Dembélé Beats Yamal in Guardian's 2025 Footballer Poll
Ousmane Dembélé is named The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, narrowly beating Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal by just 128 points. Explore the full results and voting breakdown.
Ousmane Dembélé is named The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, narrowly beating Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal by just 128 points. Explore the full results and voting breakdown.
Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case after judge rules surgery was 'neither reasonable nor logical', ending his career. Read the full story.
Arsenal and Everton face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League meeting. Get the latest team news, return dates, and how absences could impact the game.
Tragedy as 21-year-old Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod dies in a motorway accident returning from a match. Tributes pour in from clubs and the PFA.
Tragic news as Macclesfield Town FC confirms the death of young footballer Ethan McLeod in a motorway collision. The club pays tribute to the 'incredibly talented' player. Read the full story.
A scientific formula crowns Wayne Rooney's iconic overhead kick against Man City as the greatest Premier League strike. Discover the top 10 and how fans voted differently.
A new report shows Premier League clubs spent over £1bn on wages for injured stars in five years. Discover the clubs hit hardest and the financial impact of the injury crisis.
A 29-year-old Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of assault and affray following an incident in London's West End. The alleged victim was hospitalised. Read the latest.
The Premier League is witnessing its most congested season in memory. We analyse why money, talent distribution, and a lack of managerial brilliance have created a unique scramble.
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí cements her legendary status by becoming the first player ever to top the Guardian's 100 best female footballers list for three straight years. Discover the full rankings.
Aitana Bonmatí tops the Guardian's 2025 list of the 100 best female footballers. See the full breakdown of 104,140 votes and discover how Arsenal's Russo and Caldentey placed.
England captain Harry Kane posts AI-generated photos as James Bond, amusing fans amid real-world casting rumours. Could the striker be in the running?
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
A supercomputer forecasts Arsenal winning the Premier League, with Chelsea and Man City trailing. Get the full predicted table and analysis of the thrilling title race.
The family of Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old footballer, pay tribute after he was tragically struck by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and tributes.
Chelsea's stunning 3-0 victory over Barcelona signals their Premier League title credentials, with Arsenal now viewing them as their biggest threat. Analysis of their transformation under Maresca.
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
The Premier League is back! Get the lowdown on all the weekend's fixtures, breaking news, and 10 key things to watch. Join the conversation and share your predictions.
Premier League clubs have voted against controversial 'anchoring' but agreed a new 85% squad cost ratio. Discover the implications for football finance.
A Premier League supercomputer has forecast the final table, predicting points for Arsenal, Man City, and the tense relegation battle involving West Ham. Discover the full results.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz has revealed that playing for Manchester United would be a 'dream'. The 29-year-old also mentioned Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling and his family are safe after masked men broke into their Berkshire home. Police are investigating the third burglary attempt targeting Sterling in seven years.
Chelsea star Raheem Sterling's Berkshire home was broken into while he was home with his family. This is the third such incident in seven years. Read the full story.
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling and his family escaped unharmed after masked men attempted to break into their home. Police are investigating this second burglary targeting the England international.
Mauricio Pochettino faces mounting injury concerns ahead of Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Wolves, with several first-team players racing against time to be fit for Saturday's crucial match.
Exclusive interview with lifelong Arsenal supporter Mamdani reveals why every remaining match feels like a cup final in the Premier League title chase.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has made a stunning prediction about his former club's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, claiming the German giants won't eliminate the Gunners from Europe's elite competition.
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine gives emotional testimony about the devastating effect of footballer Joey Barton's online abuse, describing feeling 'torn down' by targeted harassment campaign.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals which Premier League rival poses the greatest danger to Arsenal's championship ambitions this season in surprising analysis.
All the latest team news, predicted lineups, and injury updates as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host Manchester United in a crucial Premier League encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.