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Rooney named pundit of the year after £400k BBC deal ends management nightmare

Wayne Rooney has been named pundit of the year at the Broadcast Sport Awards, vindicating his decision to step away from management following a disastrous spell at Plymouth Argyle. The 41-year-old has since secured a permanent Match of the Day contract and fronted BBC coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

Football Nov 6

Euro 2028 Draw: France Seeded but Threatened by Strong Pot 3

The Euro 2028 qualifying draw will take place on December 6 in Belfast. Although France will be among the 12 seeded teams, they could still face tough opponents from pot 3, which includes seven participants from Euro 2024.

Football Nov 5

Euro 2028: France seeded but threatened by strong Pot 3 at draw

The Euro 2028 qualifying draw will take place on December 6 in Belfast. While France will be among the 12 seeded teams, they could still face formidable opponents from Pot 3, including seven Euro 2024 participants.

Football Nov 2

Toney's EURO 2028 hopes ended as assault trial date clashes with tournament

Ivan Toney will be unavailable for England's home European Championship after his trial for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was set for June 12, 2028 — the heart of the group stage. The Al-Ahli striker pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.

Football Oct 30

England demolish Croatia 7-0 to send a statement to Europe under Tuchel

England produced their most emphatic performance of the Thomas Tuchel era, thrashing Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. Jude Bellingham scored and assisted three, while Harry Kane moved to 89 international goals.

Football Oct 4

Euro 2028 seedings: France almost assured of top spot, but draw remains treacherous

Thanks to three positive results under Zinédine Zidane in the Nations League, France has a 99.9% chance of being seeded in the Euro 2028 qualifying draw, scheduled for December 6 in Belfast. However, pot 2 remains formidable.

Football Oct 4

Overlooked by Deschamps despite City form, Laporte explains his choice to play for Spain

Called up three times by France without ever taking the field, Aymeric Laporte reveals that Didier Deschamps "did not count on me at all," which pushed him to opt for Spain in 2021, with whom he has since won the UEFA Nations League and Euro.

Football Sep 30

Lamine Yamal steals the ball from Guéhi and opens the scoring in the 2nd minute against England

Starting for Spain in the first matchday of the Nations League, Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute by dispossessing Marc Guéhi before beating James Trafford with his left foot.

Football Sep 26

Dormant for 14 years, Darlington Arena shortlisted as Euro 2028 team base

The 25,500-seat Darlington Arena, unused for professional football since the Quakers left in 2012, has been included in UEFA's Euro 2028 team facilities catalogue as a potential training base for competing nations.

Football Sep 26

Ethan Mbappé makes U21 debut as France draws in Iceland

France's U21 side drew 1-1 with Iceland on Friday in Euro U21 qualifying, missing the chance to consolidate top spot in their group. Ethan Mbappé, 19, made his debut for the Espoirs, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute.

Football Sep 25

Ngumoha calls up to England senior squad and sets sights on Euro 2028 glory at home

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, 18, has been called into England's senior squad by Thomas Tuchel and says he is determined to prove himself — not just make up the numbers — with Euro 2028 on home soil in his sights.

Football Sep 24

Teenager pleads not guilty to sending racist message to Lionesses defender Jess Carter

Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with sending a racially offensive message to England's Jess Carter on the day she helped the Lionesses beat Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarter-final. A trial has been set for October 2026.

Football Sep 23

Yamal puts himself on Mbappé's level and rules out Dembélé from Ballon d'Or race

In an interview with Movistar Plus, Lamine Yamal claims that Kylian Mbappé and he are the two best players in the world, citing his 24 goals, 18 assists and his titles in La Liga and Euro 2024 to stake his claim for the Ballon d'Or.

Football Sep 14

Van Dijk hints at Netherlands future but demands respect before committing to Xavi era

Virgil van Dijk says he will meet new Netherlands manager Xavi before deciding whether to continue his international career. The 35-year-old Liverpool defender, four caps short of a century, insists he needs to feel valued and appreciated to carry on.

Football Aug 31

Anthony Gordon reveals Rooney and Gerrard inspired him to choose England over Scotland

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, eligible for Scotland and Republic of Ireland through heritage, says representing England was his only ambition since childhood, citing Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard as the local heroes who shaped that dream.

Football Jul 15

France-Spain: Deschamps and Rodri unite to criticize Ivan Barton's refereeing

After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of referee Ivan Barton. Spanish captain Rodri himself mentioned "10 or 15 fouls not called" against Lamine Yamal.

Football Jul 15

Lip reader reveals Tuchel's furious half-time rant as England survive Norway scare

Thomas Tuchel berated his England players during a hydration break, demanding they 'work harder' and 'listen to staff', according to a lip reader. Despite the touchline blast, Norway took the lead before Jude Bellingham's brace sealed a 2-1 extra-time win.

Football Jul 12

German FA offices raided by police in Euro 2024 ticket corruption probe

Investigators searched the Deutscher Fussball Bund's offices on Wednesday as part of a nationwide probe into suspected ticket and hospitality violations at Euro 2024, with thousands of tickets allegedly allocated illegally to preferred guests.

Football Jul 1

German FA headquarters raided by 150 investigators over Euro 2024 bribery allegations

Around 150 investigators searched the DFB's Frankfurt headquarters on Wednesday as part of a bribery probe linked to Euro 2024, focusing on two individuals suspected of illegally distributing hotel invitations and thousands of tickets.

Football Jul 1

Merino reveals why his Euro 2024 winner in Stuttgart was the highlight of his career

Mikel Merino's extra-time header against Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-final carried a deeply personal weight: his father scored one of his most important career goals in the same Stuttgart stadium 33 years earlier, and Merino celebrated in exactly the same way.

Football Jun 28