‘Island girl’ Malard aims to ‘become a legend’ in Réunion with Bompastor
Football | The Guardianby Suzanne Wrack16d ago
It is rare to see Melvine Malard without a grin and she has a mountain of reasons to keep it that way.
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top 91%Manchester City verdict: what happens next, will club appeal and could they be relegated?
Football | The Guardianby Paul MacInnes16d ago
What happens next? Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 134 disciplinary charges brought against them by the Premier League.
Manchester City guilty verdict ‘a historic decision’, says whistleblower Rui Pinto
Football | The Guardianby Miguel Dantas16d ago
Years after his leaks shook the foundations of European football, Rui Pinto is claiming vindication following Manchester City’s conviction for financial fair play breaches.
The age of asterisk: Manchester City’s glittering era of success is tainted now | Barney Ronay
Football | The Guardianby Barney Ronay16d ago
Welcome, then, to the age of asterisk. Whatever punishment Manchester City and their sovereign wealth fund owners receive at the end of this process, the fact remains, everything is tainted now.
England aim to win over Wembley and revive Wonderwall in Spain glamour fixture
Football | The Guardianby David Hytner16d ago
Thomas Tuchel has pictured the scene. It comes after the final whistle has blown on England’s Nations League opener against Spain on Saturday night, the first post-World Cup fixture for both teams...
We Manchester City fans fear relegation and losing trophies … but club are bang to rights
Football | The Guardianby Simon Hattenstone16d ago
It couldn’t have been more prophetic. In 2008, 15 years before Manchester City were charged with financial fraud, fans started singing “City’s going down with a billion in the bank” to the tune of...
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo reflects on ‘tough summer’ after collapse of Manchester City move
Football | The Guardianby Nick Ames in Amsterdam16d ago
Cody Gakpo has reflected on a “very tough” summer that ended with the collapse of a transfer to Manchester City, revealing Liverpool changed their minds about letting him join their top-flight...
Manchester City v Premier League: how the legal teams lined up
Football | The Guardianby Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent16d ago
The result is finally in from a highly anticipated Premier League match-up: the legal battle which pitted the league against Manchester City, the team that have dominated the competition in recent...
Meet the USMNT’s next generation: a cheat sheet for 12 new players in camp
Football | The Guardianby Jeff Rueter16d ago
The United States men’s national team’s stars of tomorrow will debut en masse over the coming multi-week Fifa window, with Mauricio Pochettino calling in 13 players who have yet to debut.
Manchester City timeline: trophies, transfers and more than 100 charges
Football | The Guardianby Niall McVeigh16d ago
May 2011FA Cup ends trophy drought With the addition of Edin Dzeko (£27m) in January 2011, Mancini is able to steer City to a third-place finish and a first Champions League campaign.
Will Spain bring more pain for Tuchel’s tired England?
Football | The Guardianby John Brewin16d ago
THE BLAME GAME Come Saturday, it will be 73 days since the pain and shame of Atlanta, when England, from a winning position in a World Cup semi-final, decided to do an England, and sit on their...
‘A lot of people counted me out’: Ashley Sanchez on goal records, grit and potential USWNT return
Football | The Guardianby Abigail Segel17d ago
It was a familiar sight: Ashley Sanchez running at the left post, controlling a lofted cross, deftly finding a window between defenders and taking a quick shot to the inside of the far post beyond...
David Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits
Football | The Guardianby Mark Sweney17d ago
David Beckham has taken a $51m (£39m) dividend from his business empire after a series of deals with brands for the Fifa World Cup.
Australia v Brazil: men’s international football friendly – live
Football | The Guardianby Martin Pegan17d ago
Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic continues to show he is prepared to make big selection calls with captain Maty Ryan axed from the squad for these two friendlies against Brazil.
Mauricio Pochettino regrets not being ‘more involved’ with Balogun decision
Football | The Guardianby Pablo Iglesias Maurer17d ago
US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not being “more involved” in the situation surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun at this summer’s World Cup.
De la Fuente brings insatiable Spain to England knowing World Cup is not enough
Football | The Guardianby Sid Lowe in Madrid17d ago
“I’m going to tell you a story,” Luis de la Fuente said. “As soon as the game finished on 19 July, before anyone had cooled down at all, just two or three minutes after the final, one of the...
Gakpo denies Klopp perfect start as Xavi’s Netherlands rescue draw against Germany
Football | The Guardianby Nick Ames at the Johan Cruyff Arena17d ago
Jürgen Klopp had predicted his bow as Germany manager could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team looked lively.
João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flat
Football | The Guardianby Ben Fisher at the José Alvalade Stadium17d ago
There was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the world of Cristiano Ronaldo. Where to start?
Sandro Mazzola obituary
Football | The Guardianby Richard Williams17d ago
The Italian footballer Sandro Mazzola, who has died aged 83, was a supremely gifted forward who won two European Cups and four Serie A titles during 17 years with his only club, Internazionale of...
Football Daily | Pints and points: the arguments for and against booze at football matches
Football | The Guardianby Barry Glendenning17d ago
THIRSTY WORK Considering he is a lifelong Everton fan, it’s no surprise that Andy Burnham seems to be in favour of allowing fans to drink Tin at football matches.