Reading Women Deserve Better

Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesLike the men's side, Reading Women have been through the wringer in recent years. For Alex,...
SBNATION.COM 1 hour ago

Tom Brady's Blues: Birmingham's relegation proves celebrity doesn't guarantee success

US stars have flooded English soccer on the backs of the Wrexham phenomenon. But the shimmer of fame cannot overcome ineffective ownership Tom...
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Premier League and Women's FA Cup final buildup, Villa reaction: football news – live

Weekend fixtures | Latest tables | Premier League preview And feel free to email Barry with your football thoughts Europa Conference League: Ayoub...
THE GUARDIAN 2 hours ago

Has Wenger finally won the culture war over big money in football?

The Frenchman raged over the game's super rich when he was in charge of Arsenal. His hopes of a more level playing feel may comes to fruition For...
THE GUARDIAN 3 hours ago

2024-25 Home Kit on sale one week today

Get your hands on the brand new home kit a week today The countdown is on until the Royals' 2024-25 home kit is on sale both in-store and online at...
READINGFC.CO.UK 3 hours ago

Leicester January transfer target set for talks as move looks on with major update regarding his next destination

Embed from Getty Images Stefano Sensi was as close as you get to a move to Leicester. He was flied in on last transfer window deadline day to do...
FILBERT WAY 3 hours ago

Reading's 2023/24 Season Through Tactics

Tom explains how the Royals evolved tactically over the course of the 2023/24 season. It's hard to believe that our final-day win against Blackpool...
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Everton staring at administration threat with 777 takeover increasingly unlikely | Simon Goodley

Fresh doubts of deal being completed paint bleak picture and could leave troubled club unable to meet their financial obligations Everton's owner,...
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Atalanta soar into first Europa League final after seeing off Marseille

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, Matteo Ruggeri and El Bilal Touré scored to send the Italian side into their first Europa League final with a 3-0 win...
THE GUARDIAN 13 hours ago

Leverkusen reach Europa League final and stay unbeaten after late Roma draw

Josip Stanisic preserved Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable unbeaten run with a last-gasp equaliser against Roma as the Germans reached the Europa...
THE GUARDIAN 13 hours ago

‘Juggling dust': Sean Dyche warns of Everton fire sale if club not taken over

Premier League yet to sign off on 777 Partners deal to buy club ‘If you can't buy then you have to generate from inside' Sean Dyche has warned...
THE GUARDIAN 13 hours ago

El Kaabi's double crushes Aston Villa hopes of comeback at Olympiakos

There is a graffiti mural in the north stand – home to the most ardent, impassioned Olympiakos supporters – that displays a mockup of Muhammad Ali...
THE GUARDIAN 14 hours ago

Harry Kane's 'curse' – Living Nostradamus, Uri Geller and AI reveal all ahead of Euro 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Football fans think Harry Kane is cursed – Daily Star Sport turned to the Living Nostradamus, a Tarot card reading witch, spoon bender...
DAILY STAR 15 hours ago

Match wrap | Peterborough United 1 Oxford United 1

It was never going to be anything other than monumental, we’d reached a point of complete singularity. The path to progress was binary, the margins...
OXBLOGGER 15 hours ago

The full list of players predicted to stay, go and potentially making their major breakthrough next season

Embed from Getty Images The job to get a squad together that will be competitive and up for the challenge to survive in Premier League is probably...
FILBERT WAY 17 hours ago

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs record MLS deal that includes Man City move

Teenager considered future USMNT star Expected to join City at 18 in pre-arranged transfer Cavan Sullivan shrugs off words like prodigy, phenom or...
THE GUARDIAN 17 hours ago

Olympiakos v Aston Villa: Europa Conference League semi-final, second leg – live

Europa Conference League semi-final news, 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And you can mail Will Will the goalkeeper be...
THE GUARDIAN 17 hours ago

Fifa must postpone Club World Cup or face legal action, warns players union

Fifpro wants expanded tournament in 2025 to be rescheduled Letter calls for agreement on international match calendar first Fifa must postpone its...
THE GUARDIAN 17 hours ago

‘Just beautiful football': Todd Boehly praises Chelsea's upturn in form

Comments will be a boost to manager Mauricio Pochettino Co-owner says the ‘commentary has changed' on the side The Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly...
THE GUARDIAN 17 hours ago

Revealed: how ‘fun' social media accounts direct fans to betting giant

‘Boring Milner' and ‘Andy Robson' accounts work with Fanwave Digital, a firm paid by Paddy Power Betfair to post betting tips Popular social media...
THE GUARDIAN 18 hours ago

Several tricky transfer situations in doubt as Leicester possibly needs to sell Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Kasey McAteer

Embed from Getty Images Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is the major sales object among Leicester players. His value is set to £30million by other clubs that...
FILBERT WAY 18 hours ago

Playing for Emma Hayes' Chelsea pushed me to be stronger for life after football | Karen Caney

The outgoing manager deserves another WSL title but her replacement will inherit a lot of quality young players Many will look at Emma Hayes's 12...
THE GUARDIAN 19 hours ago

Underdogs no more: Central Coast Mariners' resurgence close to remarkable conclusion | Martin Pegan

After a disastrous start to the A-League Men season, Mark Jackson's side are now just three games away from an unlikely treble Central Coast...
THE GUARDIAN 19 hours ago

League One play-off final confirmed after Oxford United win

Oxford United and Bolton Wanderers are to do battle at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 18 for the right to play Championship football next season....
THE READING CHRONICLE 20 hours ago

Manchester City spent big on Josko Gvardiol. He's been worth every penny

Some players need a season to acclimatise to Pep Guardiola's style and the Premier League's intensity. Not Gvardiol By Ben McAleer for...
THE GUARDIAN 20 hours ago

Real Madrid's unshakeable faith feels like a dark art for defeated Bayern | Sid Lowe

Late Champions League semi-final comeback was merely the latest escape act for the Spanish giants led by Carlo Ancelotti At some moment somewhere...
THE GUARDIAN 20 hours ago

Harry Kane's hunt goes on after getting the full Madrid treatment

Considering he's spent the best part of a decade carrying Tottenham Hotspur and, more recently, Bayern Munich, it's small wonder Harry Kane's back...
THE GUARDIAN 21 hours ago

Reading FC fans to discover EFL fixtures next month

The English Football League have confirmed that fixture release day for 2024/25 is on Wednesday, June 26. Always a key date in the calendar for...
THE READING CHRONICLE 21 hours ago

Jorginho signs Arsenal contract extension after rejecting Serie A return

Mikel Arteta thrilled with ‘unique' player's short-term contract Midfielder, 32, had been linked to a return to Italy Arsenal have announced that...
THE GUARDIAN 22 hours ago

Champions League team of the week: Joselu and Hummels steal the show

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund booked their spots in the final at Wembley thanks to a pair of unlikely match winners Two second legs that both...
THE GUARDIAN 23 hours ago

Royals Bid Farewell to Six Loanees

Today, Reading FC Women bids a fond farewell to six remarkable players who have returned to their parent clubs after making significant...
READINGFC.CO.UK 23 hours ago

ITV blames knock-on effects of Hollywood strikes for revenue hit

Strikes dented performance of ITV Studios but advertising starting to recover, broadcaster says ITV has blamed the knock-on effects of the US...
THE GUARDIAN 23 hours ago

Real Madrid do it again in Champions League: Football Weekly Extra - podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe as Real Madrid again find a way to win when it matters in...
THE GUARDIAN 23 hours ago

Tyler Bindon Is Your TTE Reading 2023/24 Rookie Of The Season

The young centre-back came out top of a crowded, highly contested field... Congratulations to Tyler Bindon! He's won the TTE 2023/24 award for...
SBNATION.COM 24 hours ago

‘It's for real': Tottenham's exhilarating journey to Women's FA Cup final

Spurs manager Robert Vilahamn talks about his hopes of ending the season in north London with silverware “It doesn't end if we don't win,” says...
THE GUARDIAN 24 hours ago

‘Wembley 2.0 dream is over': German media react to Bayern's dramatic defeat

Bild reflects on ‘bitter defeat' caused by late ‘double shock' Tuchel's selection questioned and comparison drawn to 1999 Germany mourned dashed...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

Former Sheffield Wednesday, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea man becomes free agent after Reading release

Former Sheffield Wednesday stalwart Sam Hutchinson has been released by League One outfit Reading.
YORKSHIRE POST May 9

Sydney council's ‘ridiculous' same-sex parents book ban could be overturned as backlash grows

NSW premier condemns western Sydney council's ban on Holly Duhig's children's book as motion to rescind it lodged Get our morning and afternoon...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

What Can Reading Expect To Achieve Next Season?

Marc looks ahead to what the future may hold for the Royals. Since November 25, 2023, Reading have been the seventh-best team in League One - with...
SBNATION.COM May 9

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 379: Let Bowen Cook

Reading FC's retained list is one of many things discussed on this week's pod. Reading FC's retained list is released just minutes after Ben puts...
SBNATION.COM May 9

Jess’ Journey with the Para Talent Hub

12 million - roughly 1 in 6 people - in the UK experience some form of hearing loss. There are many different types of deafness, including...
FULHAM FC OFFICIAL SITE May 9

Carlo Ancelotti brushes aside Bayern complaints as Real Madrid make Champions League final – video

Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final after substitute Joselu struck twice late on to snatch a 2-1 victory (4-3...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

'It's against every rule': Tuchel fumes at late offside call as Bayern go down in Madrid – video

Six-times European champions Bayern Munich missed out on returning to the Champions League final for the first time since winning the competition...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

Vinícius lights up Real Madrid in spontaneous nightmare for Kimmich | Barney Ronay

Logical brilliance of attacker stood out as he played with startling sense of freedom to lead team back to another final At what point, exactly,...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Amnesty urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar migrant worker compensation

Llamas report focuses on responsibilities to workers Amnesty International calls on Fifa to reveal findings Fifa must publish an independent...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

‘Disastrous': Tuchel rues contentious offside call as Bayern cave in Madrid

Matthijs de Ligt had 103rd-minute equaliser flagged offside ‘We accept that we lost, but it should not have happened' Carlo Ancelotti shrugged and...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Michael Olise – Where next?

Given the level of some of his performances this season, it feels somewhat strange to say Crystal Palace paid less than €10 million to sign Michael...
SOCCERNEWS.COM May 8

Oxford set up League One playoff final with Bolton after holding Peterborough

Cameron Brannagan's penalty earned Oxford United a place in the League One playoff final as they drew 1-1 at Peterborough to progress to Wembley...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

West Ham flop on verge of European glory after stunning career turnaround since quitting Hammers

IT was not long ago that Gianluca Scamacca looked destined to be just another name on that very long list of failed West Ham strikers. In and out...
THE SUN May 8

Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich through late Joselu double to reach final

Just ridiculous. Just Real Madrid. The team that appears to own this competition, that has some mystical hold over it and has lifted that trophy 14...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Chelsea hope to see off competition to sign Palmeiras star Estêvão Willian

Talks continue over deal for 17-year-old winger Brazil star has been linked with move to Arsenal Chelsea are confident of winning the race to...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Why is Rodrygo wearing a ‘pray for RS’ shirt in Real Madrid’s clash against Bayern Munich

RODRYGO wore a shirt reading “pray for RS” during Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich. The Brazilian winger started the Champions League...
THE SUN May 8

Enzo Maresca needs to be as bold as Barcelona building the clubs future on academy structure and special talent

Embed from Getty Images Be as bold as Barcelona must be the formula for Leicester going forward as the talents are many in the academy at the club...
FILBERT WAY May 8

Departing Reading Star Set To Be In Demand

Reading defender Clinton Mola is in demand as his contract with the League One club runs down with interest arriving from Championship. The post...
INSIDEFUTBOL.COM May 8

Why is Vinicius Jr wearing a ‘pray for RS’ shirt in Real Madrid’s clash against Bayern Munich

VINICIUS JR wore a shirt reading “pray for RS” during Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich. The Brazilian winger started the Champions League...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 8

Aston Villa wait on fitness of Emiliano Martínez for Olympiakos second leg

Goalkeeper returned to training this week after thigh problem Unai Emery: ‘If he is available 100%, he is going to play' Unai Emery has said he...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Luis Rubiales to stand trial for World Cup kiss of footballer Jenni Hermoso

Former Spanish soccer federation chief faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for alleged actions in the aftermath The former...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Match Ratings: Borussia Dortmund Complete Smash-and-Grab to Leave Paris with Historic Win

Photo by Markus Gilliar - GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesBVB are through to the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium! During the peak of Diego...
FEARTHEWALL.COM May 8

Real Madrid v Bayern Munich: Champions League semi-final second leg – live

Champions League semi-final, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 2-2) Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And you can mail Scott Last week this...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Why Jamie Vardy looks far from joining Wrexham both having their own fairystories as Leicester eye new deal

Embed from Getty Images Jamie Vardy to Wrexham, joining Hollywood and of course it would have been the following up of that special and fantastic...
FILBERT WAY May 8

Former Reading FC star sets Crawley Town on course for final

Former Reading favourite Liam Kelly scored the first goal of the evening for new club Crawley Town in a 3-0 first-leg victory last night....
THE READING CHRONICLE May 8

Sheppey United U18s

U18 Players wanted – trials We are now looking to recruit for the 2024/25 U18 season We have one of the best facilities and stadiums to train &...
KENTYOUTHLEAGUE.CO.UK May 8

The Good, The Bad, The Expected And The Surprises Of Reading's Retained List

Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty ImagesAlex analyses the Royals' 2023/24 retained list. We've finally received news from the club...
SBNATION.COM May 8

From Perth to the Premier League: Cameron Burgess revels in success as hard work pays off

The Australian defender's path to the top flight has not been straightforward but under manager Kieran McKenna at Ipswich Town he has thrived...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

PSG's hopes of European glory go up in smoke for yet another season

As metaphors for PSG's European endeavours over the past decade go, there was something bordering on poetic about the fact that, in what was almost...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Fixture release date confirmed

Buy Season Ticket Take your seat for 2024-25 BUY ONLINECALL US READING'S FIXTURE LIST FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON WILL BE RELEASED AT 9AM ON Wednesday...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 8

Reading's 2023/24 Retained List In Full

Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty ImagesThe Royals have activated one-year options on five first-team players, but let four more leave on...
SBNATION.COM May 8

Former Chelsea wonderkid who retired at 21 before shock U-turn wakes up unemployed after release from League One side

FORMER Chelsea starlet Sam Hutchinson has been released by Reading. The 34-year-old was included in the Royals’ retained and released list on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 8

Reading FC v Nottingham Forest last eight details confirmed

Reading will host Nottingham Forest on Saturday in the quarter-final of the PL2 play-offs. Noel Hunt's Under-21s finished sixth upon their return...
THE READING CHRONICLE May 8

Sky to screen 3pm Saturday kick-offs among 1,000 EFL live games in 2024-25

New Sky Sports + service can offer up to 100 events at once Broadcaster says it ‘takes seriously' match-going fans' concerns Sky Sports plans to...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Ratcliffe cites email traffic in imposing remote work ban at Manchester United

He tells staff to work at offices or ‘seek alternative employment' Ratcliffe feels it will boost productivity but some staff bemused Sir Jim...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Two Royals up for Save of the Season Award

Eve Annets and Emily Orman Nominated for Barclays Women’s Championship Save of the Season Award Reading FC Women is proud to announce that two of...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 8

Women's Awards

Three United players have been nominated for the Barclays Women's Championship end of season awards after impressive performances throughout the...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE May 8

Dortmund delight as PSG's Champions League woes return: Football Weekly - podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Lars Sivertsen as Dortmund knock PSG out in the Champions League semi-final Rate,...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Opinion: Chelsea fan mood changing on Mauricio Pochettino

What a difference three games make, hey? The opinion on Mauricio Pochettino has changed vastly since the Arsenal game, and I am here to discuss the...
TALKCHELSEA.NET May 8

Can and fellow cast-offs make Dortmund's fantasy thrillingly real

Captain hails belief and togetherness that has powered an often written-off squad to the Champions League final Emre Can is not the most obvious...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Luton Town’s January signing to link up with new teammates following end of EFL loan

Reading loan man Tom Holmes will officially link up with Luton Town following the end of the season,… The post Luton Town’s January signing to link...
THE72.CO.UK May 8

GALLERY: 20 of the best pics from Wigan Athletic's victory over Reading that sent them to the Promised Land

Wednesday marked 19 years to the day since goals from Lee McCulloch, Nathan Ellington and Jason Roberts sent Wigan Athletic to the Premiership for...
WIGAN TODAY May 8

Disappointed Mbappé urges team to 'keep working' despite Champions League loss – video

Kylian Mbappé admitted he was 'sad' and 'disappointed' after Paris Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League, having lost 2-0 on...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Five years on from the Ajax 2-3 Tottenham epic: where are they now? | Michael Butler

Spurs' fightback to book a spot in 2019 Champions League final was one for the ages. Where have the players ended up since? André OnanaOf all the...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Portsmouth target sees contract with EFL side extended by 12 months

Reading have activated their 12-month contract extension clause on Michael Craig amid links to Portsmouth, as detailed on… The post Portsmouth...
THE72.CO.UK May 8

Christian McFarlane: could England gain a US-raised star?

The English-born left back is the latest MLS academy graduate to draw interest from Europe's elite clubs Down the years, it has been common for US...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Footballers in Malaysia advised to hire bodyguards after spate of attacks

Three players attacked in different circumstances in a week One left in critical condition after being splashed with acid Malaysia's football...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Reading FC retained list confirmed

At the end of April our 2023-24 Sky Bet League One season drew to a close, and with planning well underway for the next campaign in August,...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 8

Manchester United do not want Mason Greenwood back, says Getafe president

‘If a good offer comes along, they would want to sell' Getafe keen to keep forward after loan ends in summer Getafe's president, Ángel Torres, has...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

What is the largest aggregate football scoreline over two league matches? | The Knowledge

Plus: the same losing teams in the playoffs in consecutive seasons and even bigger cumulative cup crowds Mail us your questions or tweet...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Eric Dier's renaissance at Bayern Munich silences the haters

Defender left Spurs having fallen out of favour but has become a mainstay for Tuchel and could still have England value “Are you serious? Why? Just...
THE GUARDIAN May 8
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