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Uefa has reopened the bidding for stadiums to host the 2027 Champions League final, after the match was stripped from Milan. The San Siro was to be the venue for the showcase final but, after Milan officials failed to assure Uefa that planned redevelopment work would not hamper the event, European football’s governing body opted to take it away from them. AC Milan and Inter Milan are considering building a new stadium in the San Siro area. The new host stadium for the 2027 final is expected to be announced in May or June 2025. The decision was taken at…

Part of the reason revenues are soaring in the WSL is because of the money and resources men’s football provides to its women’s clubs, allowing them to grow quicker. Philippou uses Arsenal as an example. The women’s team regularly plays home matches at Emirates Stadium and has access to the same marketing resources as it’s men’s team. “Their income has massively increased and a huge part of that is their matchday income, which is having games at the Emirates – you can’t do [that] if you’re not affiliated [to a men’s club],” she added. But progress can come at a…

AFC Wimbledon’s League Two match against Accrington Stanley has been postponed as the Dons have been unable to find an alternative ground to host the fixture after their Plough Lane home was damaged in flooding. The pitch was damaged and buildings and concourse left underwater after heavy rainfall on Sunday night and Monday morning led the nearby River Wandle to burst its banks. Wimbledon had already postponed Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United, which will now be played at St James’ Park a week later on Tuesday, 1 October. This resulted in the Dons’ league game against Crewe…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says any changes regarding football’s increasing fixture demands must be led by the players. City’s Spain midfielder Rodri, 28, said on Tuesday that footballers are close to going on strike in protest at the number of games in the calendar. “If something is going to change, it must come from the players. They are the only ones who can change something,” Guardiola said. “The business can be without managers, sporting directors, media, owners but without players you cannot play. They alone have the power to do it.” In July, Fifpro said it would take legal…

“I’m humiliated,” Wotton told BBC Radio Devon after the match. “It’s embarrassing, we were second best. I don’t even think we were second best, there’s absolutely zero credit to be had today. “Bishops Cleeve should have won by more, I’m at a loss really. “I can’t accept that performance for Torquay United. We didn’t win a header, we didn’t win a tackle. “Our physicality was non-existent, our forward play was non-existent. I can suffer a lack of quality in a football game, I’ve got no problem with that, but I’m embarrassed with that team today.” .

Following in the success of CR7 Bellingham is also developing his brand, starting by revelaving what Ancelotti said to Jude Bellingham after the massive transfer to Real Madrid. The Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has revealed, in a new documentary on his YouTube channel, that manager Carlo Ancelotti once jokingly threatened to replace him with his younger brother Jobe. The comment came after the younger Bellingham sibling scored a brace for his new club Sunderland last August in a 2-1 win against Rotherham. What Ancelotti said to Jude Bellingham “I’ll never forget, as we’re coming out, Ancelotti goes to me,…

Ask Jefferson Louis how many clubs he has played for and he takes a pause before declaring: “I lost count years ago.” Taking a glance down his list of former clubs, it is not hard to understand why he cannot remember. Thame United (three spells), Lewes, Weymouth (two spells), Gainsborough Trinity, Darlington, Brackley Town (two spells), Whitehawk, Lowestoft Town, Staines, Oxford United, Oxford City, St Albans City…the list goes on and on. Louis is football’s ultimate journeyman, having changed clubs a remarkable 51 times since making his debut for Buckinghamshire club Risborough Rangers 28 years ago. And at the age…

Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s European squad In a shocking development Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s European squad for the Conference League. Instead younger midfielders Cesare Casadei and Carney Chukwuemeka, and striker Marc Guiu have been selected in their place as the Blues look to spread minutes around fringe players in a competition they are strong favourites to win. Left-back Chilwell has also been dropped and continues to be on the fringes at Stamford Bridge. Manager Enzo Maresca has told the England defender he has no future at Chelsea and Chilwell has been offered…

As for the successors of recently retired players, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to take Neuer’s place. The 32-year-old Barcelona keeper has been given the number one jersey for the games against Hungary and the Netherlands, indicating he has finally reached his goal after a long waiting period. By contrast, there is no clear-cut successor for Kroos as the deep-lying playmaker. The most realistic choice might be Bayern’s Aleksandar Pavlovic, who withdrew from the Euros squad because of tonsillitis. The 20-year-old is seen as a blue-chip talent who could mature into the next great string-puller for Germany. But it would…

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah’s brilliant early-season form illustrates why footballers must get proper rest periods, players’ union chief Maheta Molango has said. In their first three Premier League matches of the 2024-25 campaign, Manchester City striker Haaland has scored seven times and Liverpool forward Salah has three goals and three assists. Neither player featured in post-season major tournaments and were highlighted as case studies by Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Molango as a new player workload monitoring (PWM) report of 1,500 footballers by global union Fifpro was released on Thursday. “There is a big difference between players who…

On paper, AFC Croydon Athletic’s game at Camberley Town in the Combined Counties League on 9 April seemed a pretty unremarkable affair. So unremarkable, in fact, only 43 paying spectators bothered turning up to watch the midweek match in English football’s ninth tier. Yet among those inside Krooner Park that night was Wilfried Zaha, who has become accustomed to playing in front of crowds of 50,000 since joining Turkish giants Galatasaray. As co-owner of non-league AFC Croydon Athletic, former Crystal Palace star Zaha takes his responsibilities seriously. “Wilf had a few days off so decided to fly over and watch…

Dozens of fans have gathered for the funeral of Barrow AFC life president Brian Keen. Mr Keen, who headed up a consortium of businessmen which saved the Cumbrian club from going bust in 1999, died earlier this month. About 60 fans lined the street outside the club’s grounds, and led “three cheers for Brian” as his hearse rode by, before his funeral was held at the nearby Barrow Crematorium. Chris Altree, former mayor of Barrow, said he came to pay respects to someone who had a “great and lasting influence on the club”. Mr Altree said: “Because of him, we…

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract until the summer of 2026. The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season at City on an emergency loan from the Seagulls. Startup began her career at Charlton Athletic in 2017 and joined Brighton three years later. She made her debut for the club during the 2021-22 season following short-term loans to Charlton and Liverpool. On returning to City, Startup said she was “really excited” to be back, and for longer this time. “I really enjoyed my time here and I felt really…

Former Wales captain Ashley Williams and ex-Manchester United defender Phil Jones react to the new Champions League draw with fixtures for Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa. Watch the video here

Spain international Aitana Bonmati is close to agreeing a new contract with Barcelona to extend her stay beyond 2025. The current Ballon d’Or holder has reportedly attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea. The 26-year-old midfielder has made over 150 appearances for the Catalan club after graduating from their academy. Talks have been ongoing for several months, with both parties always hopeful of agreeing a new deal which could see her become the world’s highest paid female player. Earlier this week, Bonmati was confirmed as a nominee for this year’s Ballon d’Or award…

Premier League champions Manchester City will face Inter Milan on 18 September in their first match of this season’s Champions League – in a repeat of the 2023 final in Istanbul. Liverpool travel to AC Milan – the Reds’ opponents in the 2005 and 2007 finals – on 17 September, while Arsenal kick off their campaign with a trip to Atalanta on 19 September. Aston Villa, back in the competition for the first time since 1982-83, travel to Swiss side Young Boys on 17 September. Scottish Premiership champions Celtic host Slovan Bratislava in their opener on 18 September before taking…

Judge dismisses attempted murder against Paul Pelosi’s attacker A judge on Thursday dismissed several state charges against Paul Pelosi’s attacker, who was convicted in federal court last month, based on the argument that the counts fall under double jeopardy, according to the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office. David DePape was convicted last month of assaulting a federal official’s family member and attempting to kidnap a federal official. He was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, which will run concurrently with any potential punishment to come out of the state trial. He will likely be deported back to Canada after…

A 44-year-old man has been charged after causing a disturbance in Dundee City Centre in Scotland. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, with witnesses reporting that the man was shouting and behaving aggressively towards passersby. Police were called to the scene and quickly apprehended the man, who was found to be in possession of a weapon. Possession of a weapon in a public place He was taken into custody and has since been charged with multiple offenses, including possession of a weapon in a public place and causing a disturbance. The man is set to appear in court later this…

RMT members have announced plans to strike on services across the south-side of Glasgow on May 18-19 and the following three weekends, causing potential disruptions for commuters in the area. The strike action comes as a result of a dispute over pay and working conditions, with RMT members demanding fair compensation for their hard work and dedication to keeping the trains running smoothly. Passengers need to plan alternative modes of transportation Passengers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative modes of transportation during the strike dates, as train services are expected to be severely impacted. The RMT has apologized…

The Juray family faced a heartbreaking decision after a mass shooting took place at their Maine bowling alley last October. Despite the tragedy, they have decided to reopen the venue, giving it a complete transformation. The Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, will welcome patrons back on Friday after undergoing a significant makeover. The venue now boasts inspiring pictures at the end of each lane, bright paint on the walls, and new floors, creating a vibrant and airy atmosphere. Samantha Juray, one of the owners, shared the emotional toll of the shooting that claimed the lives of eight people…

The hospitality industry is mourning the loss of a beloved figure with the passing of Daniel Rice, the owner of The Old Inn at Crawfordsburn in Bangor. Described as a “stalwart of the industry,” Mr. Rice’s death has left a void in the hearts of many. Mr. Rice, who resided in Hampton Park in Belfast, passed away peacefully in NI Hospice, leaving behind his wife, Maureen, sons Paul and Garvan, daughter Berina, daughters-in-law Nuala and Aisling, and grandchildren Matthew, Lucy, and Orla. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Sharon. His funeral arrangements include a Requiem Mass at the Good Shepherd…

Residents in Holyhead are up in arms over plans to potentially demolish a beloved community venue to make way for new housing developments. The Senior Citizens Welfare Club, a hub for social gatherings and activities for the elderly in the area, is at risk of being torn down if a proposed housing plan is approved. The club, located in the heart of Holyhead, has been a staple in the community for years, providing a place for seniors to come together, socialize, and participate in various events and programs. Many residents have expressed their dismay at the possibility of losing such…

Plans to build a new luxury hotel near the iconic Kelpies in Falkirk have been met with excitement and support from the local community council. The proposal, which also includes the construction of over 80 houses in the area, has been praised for its potential to bring jobs and investment to the region. Approval came after the National Trust Withdrew its objection, much to the delight of the residents. National Trust Withdraws Objection The proposed hotel, which features a modern and sleek aesthetic, is set to complement the unique and eye-catching Kelpies sculptures that have become a popular tourist attraction…

The small town of Hopewell, in Hull, are mourning the loss of a beloved resident who was described as “wonderfully unique, curious, funny, and so very kind.” Who was tragically killed in a road accident. Infectious laughter to her unwavering kindness Friends and neighbours are sharing stories of the impact she had on their lives, from her infectious laughter to her unwavering kindness. She was known for her adventurous spirit and love of exploring new places, always eager to try new things and meet new people. Her presence will be deeply missed in the tight-knit community of Hopewell, where she…

In a bold display of activism, protesters in Glasgow and across the UK took to the streets to demonstrate against arms exports to Israel, specifically targeting BAE Systems, the UK’s largest weapons firm. In Glasgow, more than 100 demonstrators blockaded all five entrances to the BAE Systems site in Govan, as well as an adjacent site owned by McLaughlin and Harvey. Similar protests took place outside other BAE sites and the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade in London. BAE systems contributing to the Israeli genocide Activist Justine Rosa highlighted BAE’s involvement in projects contributing to the Israeli genocide…