“I’ve decided to take a step back from being part of the hosting line-up this year,” she said. “I don’t want to deflect from the joy, recognition, and celebration that this event is all about. This event belongs to the players, coaches, fans and everyone who has worked tirelessly to elevate the women’s game.” Wright’s...
An independent regulator should have a role in setting football ticket prices because top-flight matches are often too expensive for working class supporters to attend, an MP has claimed. Labour’s Ian Byrne, who represents Liverpool West Derby, told fellow MPs: “The reality is that prices are far too high already, especially for younger fans.” Referring...
Chelsea are looking at a move for Morgan Rogers, Real Madrid want William Saliba as part of a defensive rebuild, while Premier League champions Liverpool have a trio of targets – including two from Bournemouth. Chelsea are interested in a summer move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, 22, as they want the England international...
The Scottish FA (SFA) has employed a similar approach, allowing transgender women to compete in their affirmed gender category on a case-by-case basis, with testosterone levels also taken into account. But under new rules, from next season, only those born biologically female will be allowed to take part in competitive matches in the women’s game...
The Scottish FA is updating its gender policy in order to ban transgender women competing in women’s football, BBC Scotland has learned. From next season, only those born biologically female will be allowed to take part in competitive matches in the women’s game. The current policy allows transgender women to compete in their affirmed gender...
Arsenal are keen on signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea who are plotting a move for Jamie Gittens, Everton want to re-sign Richarlison, Paul Pogba eyes a return with DC United, plus more. Arsenal are considering a move for out-of-favour Chelsea and France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, as Mikel Arteta looks to add more attacking options...
Highlights from the Women’s Super League, including Crystal Palace v West Ham United. Read full article at source...
Cristian Romero is a target for Atletico Madrid, Manchester City look to Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, Manchester United keen on Palace striker Mateta, plus more. Atletico Madrid have made Tottenham’s Argentine defender Cristian Romero, 27, one of their top targets this summer. (Marca – in Spanish), external Manchester City are expected to move for Italy...
Liverpool keen to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, Andre Onana linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and David Moyes wants a reunion with Tomas Soucek. Liverpool will try to tempt England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, to leave Crystal Palace in a £50m-plus deal. (Sun), external Saudi club Neom have started talks with representatives...
Arsenal want Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, Nottingham Forest consider move for James McAtee and Manchester United look at Matheus Cunha alternatives. Arsenal are lining up a £55m bid for Barcelona’s French defender Jules Kounde, 26. (Sun – subscription required), external Nottingham Forest may still move for Manchester City’s English midfielder James McAtee, 22, even if...
James Delaney BBC Scotland News Getty Images Football’s coming home – or maybe it was here all along. For centuries, those south of the border have laid claim to England being the founding place of the beautiful game. Now a football historian believes the origins of the world’s most popular sport could lie in Scotland....
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki & Julien Laurens on Euro Leagues Read full article at source...
A former BBC journalist and a director of the Women’s Sports Group, Kogan helped negotiate a rights deal for the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship last year. He was the Premier League’s media rights advisor from 1998 to 2015. He also has close links to the Labour party, having written two books about them,...
Arsenal are closing in on signing Martin Zubimendi, Manchester United could swap Rasmus Hojlund for Ademola Lookman, Roma and Napoli among clubs interested in Callum Hudson-Odoi. Arsenal are at an advanced stage in negotiations to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, who has a 60m euros (£51.2m) release clause in his contract....
Aston Villa consider a move for Kevin de Bruyne, Leeds could part company with Daniel Farke despite winning promotion to the Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester City among clubs interested in Milos Kerkez. Aston Villa have held internal discussions about a potential move for Manchester City’s 33-year-old Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who will leave...