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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is in a London hospital with a fractured skull after a rope swing broke in Coldblow Woods. His friends' quick actions saved his life. Read his family's story.
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 teenage boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Somerset. The community is in shock as police and agencies offer support.
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A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound caused her death. The community is in shock.
A teenage boy is in custody following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police describe the news as 'utterly dreadful'. Read the latest updates.
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating and a cordon remains in place. Read the latest updates.
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
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.
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?
John Izekor, 22, is fundraising for his brother David's funeral and a screening of his documentary 'One In Two', made while battling aggressive glioblastoma. Donate to honour his story.
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.
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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.
Adrian Chiles explores why encouraging teenage dreams matters for our cultural landscape, despite the overwhelming odds against success in creative fields.
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.
18-year-old Estêvão Willian scored a stunning solo goal as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0. The Brazilian became the third teenager to score in his first three Champions League starts. Read the full match report.
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Sheffield. Police urge witnesses to come forward with information about this terrible incident.
As Chelsea host Barcelona, teenage sensation Estêvão Willian discusses why he rejects comparisons with Lamine Yamal. Discover how these two 18-year-old prodigies are shaping football's future.
Discover the ultimate 2025 Christmas gift guide for teenagers, based on direct feedback from UK teens. Find dream presents from gaming consoles to skincare and the must-have joggers.
A teenage boy has died after being stabbed in Rouse Hill, Sydney. Police and homicide squad investigating the tragic incident that occurred near local schools.
A teenage girl has been detained on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found not breathing at a Swindon property. Police investigation ongoing.
Exclusive analysis reveals knife homicides in London have reached their lowest point since Sadiq Khan became Mayor. Discover the data behind this significant decline.