Alexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ Liverpool did not offer him a new contract
Football | The Guardianby Andy Hunter·8 Sept 2026
Alexis Mac Allister has said he feels “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer him a new contract and admitted he rejected the chance to leave this summer.
Man City-bound 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is MLS’s chaotic revelation
Football | The Guardianby John Muller·8 Sept 2026
There’s a video from a United States U-15 camp three years ago that will make your head spin. It’s a routine training session for the boys on the pitch except one, a head shorter and a year or two...
No major World Cup regrets, says Tony Popovic, despite shootout heartbreak
Football | The Guardianby Jack Snape·8 Sept 2026
More than two months have passed since Australia’s painful penalty shootout defeat against Egypt ended a World Cup adventure that had begun so brightly.
Emery ready to ignite Aston Villa’s season at Club Brugge after familiar slow start
Football | The Guardianby Ben Fisher in Bruges·7 Sept 2026
Unai Emery is not panicking. He may kick every ball on the touchline but, behind closed doors, Aston Villa’s players are used to him being the calmest person in the room, routinely more demanding...
Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
Football | The Guardianby Pablo Iglesias Maurer·7 Sept 2026
It’s been two months since the US men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in disappointing fashion, and their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is back at work.
Monaco kept their best players and are top of Ligue 1 – but at what cost?
Football | The Guardianby Luke Entwistle·7 Sept 2026
When a manager says that “no player is more important than the club”, it is usually because said player is agitating for a move.
Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League – live
Football | The Guardianby Rob Smyth·6 Sept 2026
Control v chaos. On the one hand, the forces of order, regimented, playing in precise patterns and, on the other, something darker, more visceral, a method that acknowledges the imperfection of the...
Armstrong spurns golden chance to win derby as Birmingham and Wolves draw
Football | The Guardianby Peter Lansley at St Andrew's·6 Sept 2026
If only Adam Armstrong, the Wolves striker presented with a golden chance three minutes from time, had finished with the same style as his teammate Jackson Tchatchoua when scoring one of the...
High-flying Hull maintain unbeaten start by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate
Football | The Guardianby Ross Heppenstall at the MKM Stadium·5 Sept 2026
It’s never dull in Hull, as the saying goes in these parts, and after just three games the Premier League is proving to be quite some ride for Hull City supporters.
European football: Nwaneri forces late own goal to cap dramatic Dortmund comeback
Football | The Guardianby Guardian sport and agencies·5 Sept 2026
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri caused a late own goal in Borussia Dortmund’s favour, as his side came from two down to win 3-2 at Hoffenheim in a topsy-turvy Bundesliga clash.
Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner but is defiant after transfer blows
Football | The Guardianby Andy Hunter·4 Sept 2026
David Moyes has not spoken to the Everton owner and chair, Dan Friedkin, in the 20 months since he returned to the club as manager.
Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win
Football | The Guardianby John Brewin at Portman Road·4 Sept 2026
A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night.
Alexia Putellas begins WSL ride as London City outclass Manchester United
Football | The Guardianby Suzanne Wrack at Copperjax Community Stadium·4 Sept 2026
There are few scenarios since Millwall Lionesses broke away from Millwall and became London City Lionesses that would have felt more surreal than the idea of Alexia Putellas captaining the side to...
Chelsea hit bullseye with Morgan Rogers as Arsenal rue what might have been
Football | The Guardianby Jacob Steinberg·4 Sept 2026
Chelsea thought they had little chance of signing Morgan Rogers at the start of the summer. Xabi Alonso and the club’s recruitment team had the England international as a priority target but a deal...
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Football | The Guardianby Guardian sport·4 Sept 2026
NEWCASTLE v BOURNEMOUTH Saturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue St James’ Park Referee Rob Jones This season G1 Y3 R0 3.00 cards/game Newcastle Subs from Jaouen, Schär, Ramsey, Willock, Shahar, Steur...
Premier League news: Carrick warns no quick fix, Emery has ‘hard’ Harwood-Bellis chat
Football | The Guardianby Guardian sport and Press Association·4 Sept 2026
1. No 'instant fix' at United, admits CarrickMichael Carrick has admitted one transfer window cannot provide an “instant fix” for Manchester United but said he was “largely happy” with the club’s...
Tough start for PSG but Luis Enrique has faith in burst of ‘new energy’ from signings
Football | The Guardianby Raphaël Jucobin·4 Sept 2026
“It’s like we’re at school,” Luis Enrique quipped as he entered the press conference room, hearing the journalists respond in unison to his hearty bonjour.
Lucas Herrington staying grounded at Hull City despite meteoric rise: ‘It’s pretty crazy’ | Joey Lynch
Football | The Guardianby Joey Lynch·4 Sept 2026
On the opening day of the Premier League season, with just over an hour gone in Hull City’s clash with Manchester United, Lucas Herrington got up off the bench.
Mike Dean claims he played secret games for a laugh while refereeing matches
Football | The Guardianby Paul MacInnes·3 Sept 2026
The former Premier League referee Mike Dean claims he used to take part in secret challenges while officiating, including trying to stay in the centre circle for as long as possible, as he...
Loan stars: Premier League youngsters to watch in the EFL
Football | The Guardianby Will Unwin·3 Sept 2026
Ollie Whatmuff, Manchester City to Stockport Goalkeepers are supposed to peak at about 30, which makes one wonder how good the 18-year-old Whatmuff will be at that point.
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