UK schools, mentors team up to rescue ‘lost boys’ with football

What happened to England's 1986 World Cup squad? How Three Lions stars fared after fateful Hand of God match in Mexico City 40 years ago

What happened to England's 1986 World Cup squad? How Three Lions stars fared after fateful Hand of God match in Mexico City 40 years ago

Irish History Boys: Why the British government funded homes for WWI veterans in 1926

Irish History Boys: Why the British government funded homes for WWI veterans in 1926

How Morocco became a football powerhouse: The Welsh connection, the best youth academy in the world and how they can take the final step to greatness

How Morocco became a football powerhouse: The Welsh connection, the best youth academy in the world and how they can take the final step to greatness

Celtic sign Warren Lyall after Arsenal trial

The 16-year-old had been on Arsenal’s radar after training in north London, but Celtic have now won the race to sign him from Dundee. View this post on Instagram View Instagram Pos...

The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age

Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.

The future looks bright for Creamline’s brand-new recruits

THE Creamline Cool Smashers knew they were not getting any younger. So the first order of business for the 11-time league champion in the PVL on Tour was to embrace the youth movement. And that the proud franchise did as they broke in their brand new recruits in that impressive 25-18, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19 victory []

Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player

England midfielder’s remarkable rise started off in League Two with his £116m move to Manchester City confirmation of his relentless progressAt Bristol Rovers the players would fight over being on Elliot Anderson’s team in training five-a-sides because they knew they would be victorious. Even as a teenager, the midfielder was a cut above his more experienced peers, becoming an integral part of the club’s promotion to League One, the first step on his journey to becoming the most expensive British player after Manchester City agreed to pay £116m for his services.The Rovers loan was not the start of a rapid rise for Anderson, who returned to his boyhood club, Newcastle, to find the squad stacked with talented midfielders and struggled to cement a place. In the end, his main contribution at St James’ Park was helping the club avoid financial penalties, his homegrown status helping when he left for Nottingham Forest in 2024 in a deal that in effect valued him at £15m. It is at the City Ground where he has established himself as one of the country’s best midfielders, causing pain to Geordies. Continue reading...

Jannik Sinner savors victory after bouncing back to defend Wimbledon crown

The 24-year-old arrived at the All England Club a fortnight ago needing to answer his doubters ‌after a ‌second-round loss to unheralded Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Paris.

Eamon Dunphy column: They won't win a World Cup but this England team will win over the bigots

As a nation England is in danger of tearing itself apart. Their football team is a reminder of what is great about their country.

Scotland's Tartan Army soccer fans donate $15K to fund children's education in Massachusetts

Supporters of the Scottish national football team, known widely as the Tartan Army, made a charitable donation to school children in Massachusetts after their visit to the Boston area. The Tartan Army donated 15,000 to the Massachusetts Child, an organization operated by the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) to help students in financial need. The funds...

Two new Liverpool signings spotted as pre-season begins

Liverpool youth recruitment gathers pace with Ifeanyi Ndukwe arrivalLiverpool’s long-term planning has been on clear display again this summer, with the club continuing to strengthen its academy pip...

Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday. The post Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Young Tigers dibelasah Jepun

PETALING JAYA: Skuad hoki remaja kebangsaan terpaksa akur dengan kehebatan pasukan senior Jepun apabila tewas 5-0 dalam satu aksi persahabatan di Gifu, Jepun, hari ini. Itu merupakan aksi persahabatan pertama Young Tigers apabila mereka kini sedang melakukan persiapan bagi menghadapi Kejohanan Piala Remaja Asia 2026 yang akan diadakan di Moqi, China pada September ini. Selepas ... Read more The post Young Tigers dibelasah Jepun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Quiz: Name these obscure players from the 2018 World Cup

Only those with elite football knowledge will name them all! Let’s take a trip back in time to that brilliant beautiful hot summer of 2018, when — for the first time in a generation — a men’s England national team looked like world beaters. Gareth Southgate had the nation queuing up for MS three piece []

Cardiff trio training with U21s ahead of Championship return

Three of Cardiff City's senior players are training with the Under-21s as the players return for the start of pre-season. Roko Simic, Jesper Daland and Kion Etete have been absent from the first team as the Bluebirds prepare for life back in the Championship. Manager Brian Barry-Murphy's transfer mantra has always been quality over quantity and the Irishman has chosen to keep a relatively small squad despite their promotion from League One.

Don't forget! Sensational attacker is coming to Liverpool

It's important to remind everyone that Liverpool have a special winger heading to the club very soon. This year has marked a significant acceleration of the club's plans to pivot into the youth market...

Meet Jude and Jobe Bellingham’s Parents, Denise and Mark Bellingham

Jude and Jobe Bellingham, who are both professional soccer players, were raised by their mother and father, Denise and Mark Bellingham, in Stourbridge, England

FIFA World Cup 2026: David Beckham visits England training camp ahead of quarterfinal clash against Norway

Florida [US], July 11 (ANI): England football legend David Beckham joined the Three Lions squad at their training session in Miami, receiving a warm welcome from the team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.The official England football team handle shared a picture of Beckham alongside skipper Harry Kane and wrote on X, 'England legend Sir David Beckham joins us at training this afternoon in Miami. Good

Every dad on this team has lost a child

It’s a club no dad ever wants to join. Forget Me Knot FC brings bereaved fathers together twice a month in the north of England to play football, talk openly about grief and support one another through child loss. What began as a local support group has resonated far beyond the UK, with messages arriving from fathers as far away as the US and Australia. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane reports. #cnn #news

ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!

ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!

England quick turns down big-money Yorkshire move

Plus: Two more out in Leicestershire's overhaul, Warwickshire youngsters attracting attention and a former England spinner looking around for game time

Bemused Beckham, Scottish-bashing Mumfords spotted cheering on England in Foxborough

Alexandra Daddario and Kit Harington were also spotted among the World Cup crowd. The post Bemused Beckham, Scottish-bashing Mumfords spotted cheering on England in Foxborough appeared first on Boston.com.

England trio ready for Norway WC clash

MIAMI (United States) — England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training. James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury, causing coach Thomas Tuchel a headache at right-back given his lack of [] The post England trio ready for Norway WC clash appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Liverpool & Man United battling to sign £43m star from Euro giants this summer - report

Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in revamping their midfields during the summer transfer window as both Premier League rivals look to add greater depth and quality having worked with very limited options last season. Italian source Tutto Sport has reported that the English giants are both keen on signing Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, who [] The post Liverpool Man United battling to sign £43m star from Euro giants this summer - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

Anthony Patrick tasked to elevate Spanish Town Police FC

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The revolving door for local football coaches continues as veteran Anthony Patrick was appointed head coach of Spanish Town Police FC just days after being sacked by Racing United.Patrick had been at the helm of Racing United since 2017 and guided them from the St Catherine Division Two to the highest league in the country – the Jamaica Premier League.After just two years in top-flight football, Patrick had led Racing United to a top-six spot and into the playoffs, where they were eliminated by eventual champion Portmore United.Despite his relative success, Patrick and the new owners never saw eye to eye, and he was sacked.However, Patrick, who was courted by Spanish Town Police for the last few years, finally said yes and is now tasked with returning them to the Jamaica Premier League after they were relegated in their first season of top-flight football.Meanwhile, the same management team that sacked Patrick from Racing did likewise at St Catherine High School, a team he won two Walker Cup titles and reached the Manning Cup final in 2024.

Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper

Arsenal have beaten Liverpool in securing a highly-rated goalkeeper to enhance their impressive talent pool at Hale End. The Gunners have reached a final agreement with Larne to acquire 16-year-old Phoenix Blayney, as confirmed by the player’s father. The Northern Irish Premier League club will receive a nominal fee as compensation for his training and [] Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper

Everton ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40m in Premier League relegation legal case

Burnley relegated in 2022 after Everton breached PSREverton ‘angered’ by verdict and have appealedBurnley have won a landmark legal case against Everton for breaching Premier League financial rules, with the Merseysiders ordered to pay nearly £40m in compensation. It is the largest financial penalty ever imposed on a Premier League club.The verdict by a Premier League independent disciplinary commission – comprising the same three-man panel that deducted Everton 10 points over the same £19.5m breach in November 2023 – has widespread ramifications for the competition and increases the likelihood of more clubs taking legal action against members who have broken league rules. Continue reading...

Transfer rumour ranking: Arsenal, Chelsea not serious over Newcastle, Sunderland skippers

The London elite are taking the p*ss out of the North East clubs, while there’s good and bad news for Liverpool