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“The 1966 World Cup was never really on my radar, it was quite a surprise when I received a letter from the FA in December ‘65 saying I was picked for a game in February” Sir Geoff Hurst on ‘cutting it fine’ for the tournament that defined his career

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Sir Geoff Hurst will forever be at the centre of English football’s greatest-ever achievement. The former West Ham striker’s iconic hat-trick saw the Three Lions conquer the world at Wembley 60 summers ago, but just months earlier, his place at the 1966 World Cup was far from assured. It would take patience, preparation and an … Read more

Technical issue leaves officials in Chelsea game without comms

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When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, something important was missing – his communications pack. For 45 minutes as Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3, a set of Premier League officials had to work without radio sets for what may have been the first time in 20 years. The referee, … Read more

“Pressing wasn’t my game. I’d run for you all day but closing your marker and bending your run… it makes me tired just watching it” Peter Crouch on why he may have struggled under Andoni Iraola

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As Liverpool’s title defence faltered last season and the team slumped to a fifth-placed finish, many believed that a lack of intensity in their style of play was to blame. The Reds would finish 25 points behind Premier League champions Arsenal, with Arne Slot paying the price as the club moved to replace him with … Read more

Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Hints That New Summer Signing Darwin Nunez Could Play In Another Position After First Liverpool Game

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Liverpool boss jurgen Klopp hints that new summer signing Darwin Nunez could play in another position after first Liverpool game Darwin Nunez has worn a Liverpool jersey for the first time earlier today while the Reds played Premier League rivals Manchester United in a preseason friendly. The 23-year-old striker had a mixed performance as his … Read more

Jalen McMillan Returns, Explosives In The Run Game

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‘Dennis Wise was furious when I subbed him during a Chelsea game – he didn’t speak to me for two weeks. Eventually he did, and the rest was history – he was magnificent’ Ruud Gullit on his turbulent relationship with his cup-winning captain

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Ruud Gullit won one major trophy as a manager – and Dennis Wise was the captain who lifted it. After a legendary career in which he claimed two European Cups and the Ballon d’Or, Gullit joined Chelsea as a player in 1995, then was appointed as manager a year later following the departure of Glenn … Read more

Carabao Cup: Preston prevail in Goodison home game, Millwall keeper saves four penalties | Carabao Cup

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Delano Burgzorg scored the winning penalty in the shootout after Jusef Erabi equalised in stoppage time for 10-man Preston to knock Huddersfield out of the Carabao Cup. The game took place at Goodison Park, the former Everton men’s ground, due to Preston’s Deepdale pitch not being ready. Daniel Iversen saved two penalties, after a thrilling … Read more

The Football Rich List 2026 – The 50 wealthiest people in the game

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Al Nassr has made him the first person in history to become a billionaire thanks to their football career – but even his wealth isn’t enough to get him into the list of the 50 richest people in the sport. And Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds can forget about it, too – … Read more

“Beating Manchester United in the final game at the Boleyn Ground, so was scoring West Ham’s first Premier League goal at the London Stadium” Michail Antonio recalls his favourite Hammers memories

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Few players have been able to experience West Ham’s recent run of modern-day landmarks as Michail Antonio. The Hammers forward enjoyed a ten-year spell in east London during which time he was present for the emotional farewell to the Boleyn Ground and subsequent move to the London Stadium, while he was also there as the … Read more

Liberty’s Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star Game MVP award

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CHICAGO — Liberty star Jonquel Jones on Saturday night raised the All-Star MVP trophy above her head, prompting the United Center crowd to cheer even louder. Moments later, she dedicated the award to her late aunt, Marilyn Anita Knowles. “Winning the MVP of the All-Star Game means a lot,” Jones said after leading Teresa Witherspoon’s … Read more