USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly
Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutesUS midfield and defensive lapses exposed by SpainYohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls shortIn less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the top…
Carrick ‘massively disappointed’ after United drop points against 10-man Spurs
Six points from six games is worst start since 1986De Zerbi praises Spurs’ character after late equaliserMichael Carrick was left “massively disappointed” by Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford and admitted they need more points…
Why we’re stuck with a Premier League in the clutches of the global mega-rich | Jonathan Wilson
There’s little prospect of the model changing in a country that welcomes wealthy international owners with open armsFootball, the world’s most popular sport, played by laws drawn up in London in 1863. The Premier League is the UK’s greatest soft power…
Henderson and João Pedro lead Chelsea charge against Bournemouth
Watch and learn, kids. The day began with one for the youth audience, Cole Palmer appearing on a live stream to explain the thinking behind his latest contract extension. It finished with the oldest player to join Chelsea during the BlueCo era stealing…
Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
Palmer pulled out of England squad due to injuryAttacker available for Chelsea’s game with BournemouthXabi Alonso has said Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England and revealed Chelsea’s No 10 missed this international break with a problem related…
West Ham’s penalty pain costs them top spot in Championship after QPR draw
The QPR goalkeeper Pierce Charles made a stunning double save from a Jarrod Bowen penalty in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at West Ham. The 21-year-old, who kept four clean sheets and saved a penalty for Northern Ireland over the international…
The Premier League is back: welcome to the new era of post-verdict unreality | Barney Ronay
As the top flight returns, armed with the knowledge its serial champions have been the authors of a 10-year sham supremacy, the first question is simple: how is it going to feel?The internet: an apology. It turns out you were right. It was actually a…
Lionesses take control of World Cup playoff tie but unfancied Greece still in fight
World Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 EnglandStanway, Le Tissier and Russo on targetSarina Wiegman said she wanted to see a bit more from her side after their fairly underwhelming performance against a hugely unfancied Greek side, despite securing a…
The Premier League so far: draws, underperforming xG and other data pointers
Goal averages are crumbling as players take fewer touches in the box and forwards underperform against xGGoals are on the up in the Premier League. The average of 2.70 non-penalty goals per game in 2026-27 is higher than last season and two of the four…
Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick
After a scratchy start in the league, injuries and an underwhelming Rashford, Spurs’s visit to Old Trafford is already crucial for the hostsThe noise in the Premier League was focused elsewhere for the last two weeks of the international break, allowing…