<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Soccer - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Soccer news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:32:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts']]></title><description><![CDATA[England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-expose-englands-flaws-in-heavy-defeat-that-hurts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-expose-englands-flaws-in-heavy-defeat-that-hurts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa clarifies water bottle stadium rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-clarifies-water-bottle-stadium-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-clarifies-water-bottle-stadium-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-england-can-still-qualify-for-the-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-england-can-still-qualify-for-the-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany forward Karl ruled out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-forward-karl-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-forward-karl-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/republic-of-ireland-have-nothing-to-lose-against-france-barrett/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/republic-of-ireland-have-nothing-to-lose-against-france-barrett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/advantage-scotland-as-they-await-cuthbert-injury-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/advantage-scotland-as-they-await-cuthbert-injury-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-madness-callaghan-fumes-at-call-to-not-give-turkey-red-card/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-madness-callaghan-fumes-at-call-to-not-give-turkey-red-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-weir-hat-trick-as-scotland-thump-israel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-weir-hat-trick-as-scotland-thump-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-transfers-be-a-distraction-for-england-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-transfers-be-a-distraction-for-england-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are lining up a &pound;130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being sacked by Liverpool, Newcastle United are close to making their first summer signing, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-plan-olise-bid-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-plan-olise-bid-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-will-not-let-tampa-pitch-affect-selection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-will-not-let-tampa-pitch-affect-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro - Wilkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-not-good-enough-in-montenegro-wilkinson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-not-good-enough-in-montenegro-wilkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mowbray-returns-as-blackburn-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mowbray-returns-as-blackburn-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-wales-held-to-draw-in-montenegro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-wales-held-to-draw-in-montenegro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayern-munich-interested-in-liverpool-winger-ngumoha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayern-munich-interested-in-liverpool-winger-ngumoha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group says ex-Spurs boss Levy has sold 24.99% Enic stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham executive chairman Daniel Levy reportedly sells 24.99% stake in the club's parent company Enic, reducing his stake to 4.89%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/group-says-ex-spurs-boss-levy-has-sold-2499-enic-stake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/group-says-ex-spurs-boss-levy-has-sold-2499-enic-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss McNulty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stockport-county-appoint-rochdale-boss-mcnulty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stockport-county-appoint-rochdale-boss-mcnulty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager after leading the side to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-set-to-stay-on-as-celtic-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-set-to-stay-on-as-celtic-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill set to continue as Celtic boss - but other issues still to be resolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager after leading the side to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-set-to-continue-as-celtic-boss-but-other-issues-still-to-be-resolved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-set-to-continue-as-celtic-boss-but-other-issues-still-to-be-resolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellamy-urges-wales-to-dominate-romania/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellamy-urges-wales-to-dominate-romania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why clubs are being given a share of $355m by Fifa for having players involved in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-is-fifa-giving-clubs-355m-during-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-is-fifa-giving-clubs-355m-during-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellamy's Hagi pain as Wales boss eyes improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy recalls the impact Romania icon Gheorghe Hagi had on his beloved Wales when he was a schoolboy as he bids to improve his side's miserable record in away friendlies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellamys-hagi-pain-as-wales-boss-eyes-improvement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellamys-hagi-pain-as-wales-boss-eyes-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How thunderstorms and lightning could impact games at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With several host cities in peak thunderstorm season there is a high chance that some World Cup games could be disrupted. Here is how and why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-thunderstorms-and-lightning-could-impact-games-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-thunderstorms-and-lightning-could-impact-games-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's youngest manager on Arteta and leaving Arsenal for Parma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Cuesta discusses his time as assistant manager at Arsenal and becoming Europe's youngest manager at Parma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/europes-youngest-manager-on-arteta-and-leaving-arsenal-for-parma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/europes-youngest-manager-on-arteta-and-leaving-arsenal-for-parma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the World Cup's record holders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-world-cups-record-holders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-world-cups-record-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Spurs boss Frank will not rush return to management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says it "does not feel like the right time" to go back into management yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-spurs-boss-frank-will-not-rush-return-to-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-spurs-boss-frank-will-not-rush-return-to-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-story-of-norways-viking-world-cup-photoshoot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-story-of-norways-viking-world-cup-photoshoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All done deals in June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-in-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-in-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Robertson after Liverpool exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-robertson-after-liverpool-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-robertson-after-liverpool-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Mirren appoint 'outstanding candidate' McLeish on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McLeish believes his background with St Mirren's academy makes him the best choice as manager after agreeing a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/st-mirren-appoint-outstanding-candidate-mcleish-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/st-mirren-appoint-outstanding-candidate-mcleish-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potter's Zlatan texts, overcoming failure &amp; finding joy in Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Potter talks about his joy and pride in taking Sweden to the World Cup after hurt of Chelsea and West Ham dismissals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/potters-zlatan-texts-overcoming-failure-amp-finding-joy-in-sweden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/potters-zlatan-texts-overcoming-failure-amp-finding-joy-in-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us your stories of Scotland's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your footage and you could be included in a BBC programme telling the story of Scotland's World Cup campaign from the fans' perspective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tell-us-your-stories-of-scotlands-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tell-us-your-stories-of-scotlands-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge flags and pyrotechnics with World Cup anthems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new "unique, immersive experience" pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-flags-and-pyrotechnics-with-world-cup-anthems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-flags-and-pyrotechnics-with-world-cup-anthems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perez promises biggest deal in Real Madrid's history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florentino Perez promises to make a club-record offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/perez-promises-biggest-deal-in-real-madrids-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/perez-promises-biggest-deal-in-real-madrids-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-and-hasegawa-on-pfa-womens-award-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-and-hasegawa-on-pfa-womens-award-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football regulator faces 'defining test' over potential Derby investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-regulator-faces-defining-test-over-potential-derby-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-regulator-faces-defining-test-over-potential-derby-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa demands fans pay after ticketing error offered free World Cup tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-demands-fans-pay-after-ticketing-error-offered-free-world-cup-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-demands-fans-pay-after-ticketing-error-offered-free-world-cup-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal trio &amp; 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/diana-ross-amp-goat-ronaldo-richards-watches-world-cup-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the deadlines for World Cup squads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-deadlines-for-world-cup-squads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-deadlines-for-world-cup-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo - watch the trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rivals-messi-v-ronaldo-watch-the-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rivals-messi-v-ronaldo-watch-the-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: All 48 squads confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 48 confirmed squads for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-all-48-squads-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-all-48-squads-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool will be enormous step for Iraola - Sutton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Monday Night Club discuss Arne Slot's sacking from Liverpool and whether Andoni Iraola is the right replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-will-be-enormous-step-for-iraola-sutton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-will-be-enormous-step-for-iraola-sutton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download your World Cup 2026 wallchart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get your essential piece of kit now by downloading the Fifa World Cup 2026 wallchart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/download-your-world-cup-2026-wallchart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/download-your-world-cup-2026-wallchart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-how-to-follow-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-how-to-follow-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel tackles questions from team of under-11s]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Thomas Tuchel fields questions from under-11 players before his team head to the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-tackles-questions-from-team-of-under-11s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-tackles-questions-from-team-of-under-11s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-cornish-miners-brought-football-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-cornish-miners-brought-football-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbreakable: The Making of James Milner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at James Milner's 24 year Premier League career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unbreakable-the-making-of-james-milner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unbreakable-the-making-of-james-milner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as Celtic beat Rangers in Women's Scottish Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as a Morgan Cross goal is enough to give Celtic victory over Rangers in the Women's Scottish Cup final despite a red card for Emma Lawton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-as-celtic-beat-rangers-in-womens-scottish-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-as-celtic-beat-rangers-in-womens-scottish-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Toone is navigating grief through football]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-toone-is-navigating-grief-through-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-toone-is-navigating-grief-through-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-much-prize-money-have-premier-league-teams-earned-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-much-prize-money-have-premier-league-teams-earned-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch 24 Hours with Ella Toone on BBC iPlayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding, while still coming to terms with the loss of her father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-24-hours-with-ella-toone-on-bbc-iplayer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-24-hours-with-ella-toone-on-bbc-iplayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-club-received-most-red-cards-in-a-premier-league-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-club-received-most-red-cards-in-a-premier-league-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won the Premier League golden boot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-won-the-premier-league-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-won-the-premier-league-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girona relegated a year after Champions League campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girona have been relegated from La Liga just a season after playing in the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/girona-relegated-a-year-after-champions-league-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/girona-relegated-a-year-after-champions-league-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I trust them' - departing Guardiola on Man City's financial charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departing manager Pep Guardiola says he trusts how Manchester City behaved as the club continue to await rulings on 115 charges for allegedly breaching Premier League financial rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-trust-them-departing-guardiola-on-man-citys-financial-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:35:00 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flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/next-stop-vegas-jubilant-hull-back-in-the-big-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/next-stop-vegas-jubilant-hull-back-in-the-big-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City striker Oli McBurnie sends a message to Scotland boss Steve Clarke with his Championship play-off final winner after being omitted from the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hulls-wembley-hero-mcburnie-a-striker-scotland-can-do-without/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hulls-wembley-hero-mcburnie-a-striker-scotland-can-do-without/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreak for Boro after missing three chances to go up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough make unwanted history by becoming the first club to miss three chances at Premier League promotion in the same season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/heartbreak-for-boro-after-missing-three-chances-to-go-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/heartbreak-for-boro-after-missing-three-chances-to-go-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The big question after Celtic win double - will O'Neill stay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill was only supposed to be in charge of Celtic for a few weeks in the autumn, but has now won a double. So what happens next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-big-question-after-celtic-win-double-will-oneill-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-big-question-after-celtic-win-double-will-oneill-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Champions League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona secure their fourth Champions League title in six seasons as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each score twice to thrash Lyon in the final in Oslo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-thrash-lyon-to-win-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-thrash-lyon-to-win-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool comes to an end, a look at his legacy with insight from Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, Steven Gerrard and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farewell-to-salah-liverpools-egyptian-king/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farewell-to-salah-liverpools-egyptian-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic see off second-tier Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 at Hampden to win the Scottish Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-see-off-second-tier-dunfermline-to-win-scottish-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-see-off-second-tier-dunfermline-to-win-scottish-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SWPL title race: Olid's glory swansong or Crichton's crown?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SWPL title race has gone to Sunday's final round of fixtures. Eva Olid could leave Hearts as a league winner while Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton is seeking a title win in her debut season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/swpl-title-race-olids-glory-swansong-or-crichtons-crown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/swpl-title-race-olids-glory-swansong-or-crichtons-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitehouse's penalty masterclass sends Charlton into WSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Whitehouse is the &lsquo;star of the show&rsquo; as Charlton Athletic reach the Women&rsquo;s Super League for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whitehouses-penalty-masterclass-sends-charlton-into-wsl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whitehouses-penalty-masterclass-sends-charlton-into-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star of the show' - Whitehouse's penalty masterclass sends Charlton to WSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Whitehouse is the &lsquo;star of the show&rsquo; as Charlton Athletic reach the Women&rsquo;s Super League for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/star-of-the-show-whitehouses-penalty-masterclass-sends-charlton-to-wsl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/star-of-the-show-whitehouses-penalty-masterclass-sends-charlton-to-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was cup final fond farewell for Larssonesque Maeda?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say goodbye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-cup-final-fond-farewell-for-larssonesque-maeda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-cup-final-fond-farewell-for-larssonesque-maeda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/starmer-urges-tnt-to-make-champions-league-final-free-to-air/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/starmer-urges-tnt-to-make-champions-league-final-free-to-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlton earn WSL promotion after Whitehouse penalty heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlton Athletic beat Leicester City to earn their first promotion to the WSL courtesy of goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse's penalty shootout heroics, relegating the Foxes to WSL2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charlton-earn-wsl-promotion-after-whitehouse-penalty-heroics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charlton-earn-wsl-promotion-after-whitehouse-penalty-heroics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes named Premier League player of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandes-named-premier-league-player-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandes-named-premier-league-player-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Glad to see the back of him' - rival fans on Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Pep Guardiola prepares for his last game in charge of Manchester City, BBC Sport asks rival fans what he meant to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/glad-to-see-the-back-of-him-rival-fans-on-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/glad-to-see-the-back-of-him-rival-fans-on-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Korea's Naegohyang win final in South Korea to become Asian champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Korean team Naegohyang, who made history by crossing the border into South Korea, win the Asian Women's Champions League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-koreas-naegohyang-win-final-in-south-korea-to-become-asian-champions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-koreas-naegohyang-win-final-in-south-korea-to-become-asian-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport and Bolton aim to end second-tier exiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County aim to end their second-tier exile when they contest Sunday's League One play-off final at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stockport-and-bolton-aim-to-end-second-tier-exiles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stockport-and-bolton-aim-to-end-second-tier-exiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dr-congo-players-told-to-isolate-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dr-congo-players-told-to-isolate-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maeda set to play final Celtic game - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic forward set for farewell appearance amid possible comings and goings at Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maeda-set-to-play-final-celtic-game-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maeda-set-to-play-final-celtic-game-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Bowen for final-day fling - FPL team of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pack your team with players whose teams have something to play for on the final day of the season, writes Thomas Woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-bowen-for-final-day-fling-fpl-team-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-bowen-for-final-day-fling-fpl-team-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robertson-dalglish-and-a-special-connection-between-liverpool-and-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robertson-dalglish-and-a-special-connection-between-liverpool-and-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPFL probe Celtic games as panel disputes penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Celtic games are among five investigated by the SPFL as the SFA's KMI panel suggests the Scottish champions should not have had a penalty against Motherwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spfl-probe-celtic-games-as-panel-disputes-penalty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spfl-probe-celtic-games-as-panel-disputes-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPFL investigates Celtic games and play-off fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Celtic games are among five investigated by the SPFL as the SFA's KMI panel suggests the Scottish champions should not have had a penalty against Motherwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spfl-investigates-celtic-games-and-play-off-fixtures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spfl-investigates-celtic-games-and-play-off-fixtures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-very-unlucky-to-miss-world-cup-rooney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-very-unlucky-to-miss-world-cup-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire's England posts 'not necessary' - Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's decision to go public on social media with his "shock and disappointment" on missing out on the World Cup squad was "not necessary".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguires-england-posts-not-necessary-tuchel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguires-england-posts-not-necessary-tuchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unselfish-over-ego-what-do-leaks-say-about-tuchels-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unselfish-over-ego-what-do-leaks-say-about-tuchels-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-history-be-rewritten-guardiola-man-city-and-the-115-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-history-be-rewritten-guardiola-man-city-and-the-115-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Strong leader' Wilkinson backed to grow after new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhian Wilkinson has been backed to break more ground as Wales head coach after signing a contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/strong-leader-wilkinson-backed-to-grow-after-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/strong-leader-wilkinson-backed-to-grow-after-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero set to be in Argentina as Spurs battle to avoid drop on final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is expected to not attend the club's final Premier League match of the season against Everton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/romero-set-to-be-in-argentina-as-spurs-battle-to-avoid-drop-on-final-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/romero-set-to-be-in-argentina-as-spurs-battle-to-avoid-drop-on-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola says Man City 'need new energy' as exit confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-says-man-city-need-new-energy-as-exit-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-says-man-city-need-new-energy-as-exit-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany forward Martinez to join Spurs from West Ham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur agree to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-forward-martinez-to-join-spurs-from-west-ham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-forward-martinez-to-join-spurs-from-west-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola explains decision to leave Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola says the club needs a new manager and new energy after he announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-explains-decision-to-leave-man-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-explains-decision-to-leave-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick your England starting line-up for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad - now it's time for you to pick your Three Lions starting XI!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pick-your-england-starting-line-up-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pick-your-england-starting-line-up-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel explains England World Cup squad selections]]></title><description><![CDATA[England boss Thomas Tuchel said his job "isn't necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" as he explained his World Cup squad selections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-explains-england-world-cup-squad-selections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-explains-england-world-cup-squad-selections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why genius Guardiola is the greatest coach of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why English football is going to miss Pep Guardiola after his exit from Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-genius-guardiola-is-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-genius-guardiola-is-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-final-day-predictions-v-sam-tompkins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-final-day-predictions-v-sam-tompkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola's legacy will echo through all ages for years to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiolas-legacy-will-echo-through-all-ages-for-years-to-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiolas-legacy-will-echo-through-all-ages-for-years-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchels-gambles-and-iron-conviction-position-him-as-the-anti-southgate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchels-gambles-and-iron-conviction-position-him-as-the-anti-southgate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven players who defined Guardiola's Man City era]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at 11 players who had their careers shaped by Pep Guardiola during his 10 season as at Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eleven-players-who-defined-guardiolas-man-city-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eleven-players-who-defined-guardiolas-man-city-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-confirmed-as-man-utd-permanent-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-confirmed-as-man-utd-permanent-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stapleton and Nolan return for crucial qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan return to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Netherlands and France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stapleton-and-nolan-return-for-crucial-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stapleton-and-nolan-return-for-crucial-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Chelsea relegation to £200m game - how play-offs have evolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[From crowds of 15,000 watching on 40 years ago to the richest game in world football today, the play-offs have changed significantly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-chelsea-relegation-to-200m-game-how-play-offs-have-evolved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-chelsea-relegation-to-200m-game-how-play-offs-have-evolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot refuses to confirm Salah selected for final game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield on Sunday, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-refuses-to-confirm-salah-selected-for-final-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-refuses-to-confirm-salah-selected-for-final-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - McLean v Gemmill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-time-mclean-v-gemmill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-time-mclean-v-gemmill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-benidorm-beaches-to-barcelona-the-rise-of-lopez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-benidorm-beaches-to-barcelona-the-rise-of-lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Eras: Andy Robertson meets Kenny Dalglish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of his final game for Liverpool, Andy Robertson catches up with Sir Kenny Dalglish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-eras-andy-robertson-meets-kenny-dalglish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-eras-andy-robertson-meets-kenny-dalglish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Partick Thistle &amp; St Mirren fight out play-off draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best of the action as Partick Thistle and St Mirren fight out a draw in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-partick-thistle-amp-st-mirren-fight-out-play-off-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-partick-thistle-amp-st-mirren-fight-out-play-off-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate image for Saudi Arabia's football poster boy: Ronaldo wins title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ultimate-image-for-saudi-arabias-football-poster-boy-ronaldo-wins-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ultimate-image-for-saudi-arabias-football-poster-boy-ronaldo-wins-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's your favourite Football  Focus moment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years and here are some of our favourite moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-your-favourite-football-focus-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-your-favourite-football-focus-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-first-in-my-lifetime-arsenal-fans-rejoice-after-shedding-bottlers-tag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-first-in-my-lifetime-arsenal-fans-rejoice-after-shedding-bottlers-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough fans say they are in a dream, but the Saints are appealing the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-a-dream-boro-fans-gear-up-for-wembley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-a-dream-boro-fans-gear-up-for-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the incident embarrassed Scottish football as "nonsense".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-criticise-irresponsible-pitch-invasion-remarks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-criticise-irresponsible-pitch-invasion-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/major-minor-nations-split-in-world-cup-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/major-minor-nations-split-in-world-cup-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-at-stake-on-final-day-of-premier-league-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-at-stake-on-final-day-of-premier-league-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPL Podcast from BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave preview the season's final gameweek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-podcast-from-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-podcast-from-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been messy' &amp; 'no winners among fans' - play-off final chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having been reinstated into the Championship play-off final after Southampton's expulsion, BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury lays out Middlesbrough's 'messy' preparations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-been-messy-amp-no-winners-among-fans-play-off-final-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-been-messy-amp-no-winners-among-fans-play-off-final-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland call up young quartet for pre-World Cup training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts duo James Wilson and Liam McFarlane, Dundee defender Luke Graham and Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher will train with Scotland next week as the national team prepare for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-call-up-young-quartet-for-pre-world-cup-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-call-up-young-quartet-for-pre-world-cup-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to appoint manager Jens Berthel Askou as their new head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/toulouse-make-approach-for-motherwell-boss-askou/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/toulouse-make-approach-for-motherwell-boss-askou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Korean side wins in South to reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take them into the Asian Women's Champions League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-korean-side-wins-in-south-to-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-korean-side-wins-in-south-to-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton hit out at 'disproportionate' Spygate punishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-hit-out-at-disproportionate-spygate-punishment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-hit-out-at-disproportionate-spygate-punishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain midfielder Lopez ruled out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-midfielder-lopez-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-midfielder-lopez-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How would Aston Villa winning Europa League impact Champions League places?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what happens to England's places in the Champions League, should Aston Villa win the Europa League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-would-aston-villa-winning-europa-league-impact-champions-league-places/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-would-aston-villa-winning-europa-league-impact-champions-league-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotherham appoint McClaren to head of football role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England boss Steve McClaren takes up a newly-created role as head of football at Rotherham, recently relegated to League Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rotherham-appoint-mcclaren-to-head-of-football-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rotherham-appoint-mcclaren-to-head-of-football-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham star wants Championship play-offs restart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-star-wants-championship-play-offs-restart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-star-wants-championship-play-offs-restart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-forest-referee-not-selected-for-final-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-forest-referee-not-selected-for-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saka calls out critics as players celebrate title at Emirates at 5am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour every second of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-calls-out-critics-as-players-celebrate-title-at-emirates-at-5am/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-calls-out-critics-as-players-celebrate-title-at-emirates-at-5am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-tactics-might-alonso-use-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-tactics-might-alonso-use-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-every-nations-squad-as-they-are-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-every-nations-squad-as-they-are-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xhaka makes fourth Switzerland World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland's Granit Xhaka will take part in his fourth successive World Cup after being included in the Switzerland squad for this summer's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/xhaka-makes-fourth-switzerland-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/xhaka-makes-fourth-switzerland-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five months on from the forward giving birth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emslie-recalled-by-scotland-five-months-after-giving-birth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emslie-recalled-by-scotland-five-months-after-giving-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup player signs petition calling for protection from extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby says "everybody in football loses" if Fifa does not do more to protect players from extreme heat at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-player-signs-petition-calling-for-protection-from-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-player-signs-petition-calling-for-protection-from-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never materialise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/empty-rooms-and-fifa-cancellations-us-hotels-fear-world-cup-washout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/empty-rooms-and-fifa-cancellations-us-hotels-fear-world-cup-washout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham fan given football ban for using homophobic slurs at Chelsea match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sion Yaxley, 29, is sentenced for chants made prior to Wrexham taking on Chelsea in the FA Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-fan-given-football-ban-for-using-homophobic-slurs-at-chelsea-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-fan-given-football-ban-for-using-homophobic-slurs-at-chelsea-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Can you name every Europa League winner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Aston Villa and Freiburg prepare to meet in Wednesday's Europa League final, we ask: Can you name all the previous winners?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-can-you-name-every-europa-league-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-can-you-name-every-europa-league-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the best European trophy-winning managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European trophy winners?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-the-best-european-trophy-winning-managers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-the-best-european-trophy-winning-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City win the Women's Super League with another superb season, BBC Sport looks at where she stands among the division's greatest strikers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-firing-man-city-to-title-is-shaw-best-striker-in-wsl-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-firing-man-city-to-title-is-shaw-best-striker-in-wsl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland boss Clarke set for new deal until Euro 2028 - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is set to sign a new contract, while Hearts plan a summer move for Falkirk winger Calvin Miller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-boss-clarke-set-for-new-deal-until-euro-2028-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-boss-clarke-set-for-new-deal-until-euro-2028-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch invasions 'a bad look' - but Clarke praises Tartan Army]]></title><description><![CDATA[National head coach Steve Clarke says fans spilling on to the pitch to celebrate in domestic games is "a bad look" for Scottish football but praises the Tartan Army for avoiding such scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pitch-invasions-a-bad-look-but-clarke-praises-tartan-army/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pitch-invasions-a-bad-look-but-clarke-praises-tartan-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three league rivals this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-just-or-harsh-punishment-reaction-to-southampton-expulsion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-just-or-harsh-punishment-reaction-to-southampton-expulsion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emery eyes fifth Europa crown but denies being 'king' of competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unai Emery faces another date with destiny. A fifth Europa League title is within his grasp - and with it he would cement his legacy at Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emery-eyes-fifth-europa-crown-but-denies-being-king-of-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emery-eyes-fifth-europa-crown-but-denies-being-king-of-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['So much on the line' - Spurs struggles sets up final day relegation decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Tottenham's lack of clincal finishing saw them miss an opportunity to secure Premier League safety and analyse who will avoid relegation with Spurs and West Ham in danger of going down on the final day of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/so-much-on-the-line-spurs-struggles-sets-up-final-day-relegation-decider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/so-much-on-the-line-spurs-struggles-sets-up-final-day-relegation-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners-up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/runners-up-no-more-how-arsenals-patience-paid-off-with-arteta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/runners-up-no-more-how-arsenals-patience-paid-off-with-arteta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They've deserved it' - How brilliant Bournemouth reached Europe - analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Bournemouth's tactics and attitude as their 1-1 draw against Manchester City secures European football for the first time in their club's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/theyve-deserved-it-how-brilliant-bournemouth-reached-europe-analysis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/theyve-deserved-it-how-brilliant-bournemouth-reached-europe-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart analyse Chelsea's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/head-coach-to-manager-chelseas-key-change-puts-alonso-in-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/head-coach-to-manager-chelseas-key-change-puts-alonso-in-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going, going, gone... what happens at Man City when Guardiola departs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the Premier League title, along with strong reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/going-going-gone-what-happens-at-man-city-when-guardiola-departs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/going-going-gone-what-happens-at-man-city-when-guardiola-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-crucial-split-second-call-that-could-deny-spurs-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-crucial-split-second-call-that-could-deny-spurs-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exceptional-arsenal-celebrate-as-premier-league-title-is-secured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exceptional-arsenal-celebrate-as-premier-league-title-is-secured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can reach our target' - De Zerbi defiant after Chelsea defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he was pleased with side's performance, despite their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, a result which means their fight against relegation from the Premier League will go to the final day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-can-reach-our-target-de-zerbi-defiant-after-chelsea-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-can-reach-our-target-de-zerbi-defiant-after-chelsea-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth in Europe for first time -  but Champions League still on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth secure their place in Europe for the first time with a draw against Manchester City, but the Champions League is still within reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-in-europe-for-first-time-but-champions-league-still-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-in-europe-for-first-time-but-champions-league-still-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Title despair &amp; Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/title-despair-amp-guardiola-going-24-hours-of-pain-for-man-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/title-despair-amp-guardiola-going-24-hours-of-pain-for-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We needed to fight' - McFarlane proud as Chelsea beat Tottenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane praised his side's resilience after their FA Cup final defeat as they bounced back in the Premier League to beat Tottenham 2-1 to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for European football next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-needed-to-fight-mcfarlane-proud-as-chelsea-beat-tottenham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-needed-to-fight-mcfarlane-proud-as-chelsea-beat-tottenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/let-me-talk-to-my-chairman-guardiola-coy-on-future-after-bournemouth-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/let-me-talk-to-my-chairman-guardiola-coy-on-future-after-bournemouth-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.<br />
The game was the Spaniard's final home match in charge, before he leaves in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-cant-ask-for-more-iraola-delighted-as-bournemouth-secure-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-cant-ask-for-more-iraola-delighted-as-bournemouth-secure-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-lose-at-chelsea-to-take-relegation-fight-to-final-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-lose-at-chelsea-to-take-relegation-fight-to-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-win-premier-league-as-man-city-held-at-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-win-premier-league-as-man-city-held-at-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The key moments that decided the Premier League title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-key-moments-that-decided-the-premier-league-title-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-key-moments-that-decided-the-premier-league-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boats-fire-and-a-tiktok-song-inside-arsenals-title-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boats-fire-and-a-tiktok-song-inside-arsenals-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea, Liverpool &amp; Man Utd want Bowen - Wednesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United interested in Jarrod Bowen, Barcelona to pursue move for Joao Pedro, Pep Guardiola endorses Enzo Maresca as his successor at Manchester City, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-liverpool-amp-man-utd-want-bowen-wednesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-liverpool-amp-man-utd-want-bowen-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/womens-coach-given-lifetime-ban-for-secret-filming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/womens-coach-given-lifetime-ban-for-secret-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The games that defined Guardiola's Premier League titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola's six Premier League titles, following reports that he is set to depart Manchester City after Sunday's final game of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-games-that-defined-guardiolas-premier-league-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-games-that-defined-guardiolas-premier-league-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No way Man City are this successful without Guardiola']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney on Pep&rsquo;s potential City exit, and is it Maresca next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-way-man-city-are-this-successful-without-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-way-man-city-are-this-successful-without-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No theatre or curveballs as loyal Clarke puts trust in chosen ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-theatre-or-curveballs-as-loyal-clarke-puts-trust-in-chosen-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-theatre-or-curveballs-as-loyal-clarke-puts-trust-in-chosen-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-oldest-players-to-feature-at-a-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-oldest-players-to-feature-at-a-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He's changed the face of English football - Rooney on Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester City will have on the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hes-changed-the-face-of-english-football-rooney-on-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hes-changed-the-face-of-english-football-rooney-on-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-midfielder-toone-returns-to-england-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-midfielder-toone-returns-to-england-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on errors can 'tarnish' goalkeepers - Hampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Hannah Hampton says media can "tarnish the reputation" of female goalkeepers by focusing on mistakes and not their positive displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/focus-on-errors-can-tarnish-goalkeepers-hampton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/focus-on-errors-can-tarnish-goalkeepers-hampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons why Best was a genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-reasons-why-best-was-a-genius/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-reasons-why-best-was-a-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football &ndash; the Corinthians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-real-life-story-of-the-original-rebel-girls-of-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-real-life-story-of-the-original-rebel-girls-of-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 26 players in Scotland&rsquo;s first men's World Cup squad since 1998]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-26-players-in-scotlandrsquos-first-mens-world-cup-squad-since-1998/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-26-players-in-scotlandrsquos-first-mens-world-cup-squad-since-1998/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has the most Premier League assists in a season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-the-most-premier-league-assists-in-a-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-the-most-premier-league-assists-in-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stories, scheduling &amp; spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stories-scheduling-amp-spectacle-five-takeaways-from-2025-26-wsl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stories-scheduling-amp-spectacle-five-takeaways-from-2025-26-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was screaming' - footballer stabbed seven times recalls mass knife attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-was-screaming-footballer-stabbed-seven-times-recalls-mass-knife-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-was-screaming-footballer-stabbed-seven-times-recalls-mass-knife-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third place secured - what challenges are ahead for Carrick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/third-place-secured-what-challenges-are-ahead-for-carrick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/third-place-secured-what-challenges-are-ahead-for-carrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Premiership climax mean for European places?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does Saturday's dramatic and chaotic climax to the Scottish Premiership top-six mean for European football next season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-premiership-climax-mean-for-european-places/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-premiership-climax-mean-for-european-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints and sinners: if Southampton are found guilty of spying they should be punished | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[There needs to be a zero-tolerance approach to stealing other clubs&rsquo; secrets &ndash; Kim Hellberg&rsquo;s emotional response shows just how deep this goesKim Hellberg was clearly upset and his press conference after Middlesbrough&rsquo;s defeat at Southampton in the Championship semi&#8209;final playoff second leg became unexpectedly moving as a result. In football, the Boro manager said, you accept that some teams have greater resources than others but where the coach of the less well-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saints-and-sinners-if-southampton-are-found-guilty-of-spying-they-should-be-punished-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saints-and-sinners-if-southampton-are-found-guilty-of-spying-they-should-be-punished-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club demand action over scenes at end of title-deciderHearts say authorities must protect &lsquo;integrity of the game&rsquo;Hearts have issued a statement castigating the &ldquo;shameful&rdquo; and &ldquo;disgraceful&rdquo; scenes which marred the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership&rsquo;s title race at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club has emphasised &ldquo;deeply disturbing&rdquo; treatment of players and staff. Celtic&rsquo;s last-day victory had secured their fifth title in succession.Cal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-contact-police-and-condemn-shameful-abuse-of-players-and-staff-after-celtic-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-contact-police-and-condemn-shameful-abuse-of-players-and-staff-after-celtic-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso agrees deal in principle to become Chelsea manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official announcement expected before Spurs matchFormer Real Madrid manager is Chelsea&rsquo;s first choiceChelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract after reaching an agreement in principle with the Spaniard to become their new manager. Alonso, who has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in January, is their preferred candidate.Talks have accelerated this week and an announcement could be made before Chelsea host Tottenham in the Premier League on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/xabi-alonso-agrees-deal-in-principle-to-become-chelsea-manager/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/xabi-alonso-agrees-deal-in-principle-to-become-chelsea-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City’s FA Cup glory: where final against Chelsea was won and lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo&rsquo;s Kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as Guardiola&rsquo;s forwards stepped up to end the challenge of McFarlane&rsquo;s stubborn BluesIt was not quite at the level of not playing Fernandinho or Rodri against Chelsea in the Champions League final in 2021, but Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s decision to start Omar Marmoush over Rayan Cherki was certainly an unexpected call. Pushed high and told to operate alongside Erling Haaland, Marmoush struggled to make an imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-citys-fa-cup-glory-where-final-against-chelsea-was-won-and-lost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-citys-fa-cup-glory-where-final-against-chelsea-was-won-and-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Cup final player ratings: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo produced a sublime back-heeled winner, but Mois&eacute;s Caicedo and Reece James were anonymousRobert S&aacute;nchez Point-blank save from Haaland near break showed the goalkeeper&rsquo;s concentration. Helpless to repel Semenyo&rsquo;s wrong-footing finish for the winner. 6 Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-final-player-ratings-chelsea-0-1-manchester-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-final-player-ratings-chelsea-0-1-manchester-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European football: Kane uncorks title party with hat-trick; Lewandowski to leave Barça]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Pauli and Heidenheim relegated from BundesligaLewandowski, 37, scored 119 goals for Catalan clubArbeloa gives blessing to Mourinho at Real MadridHarry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th title on a gripping final day of the Bundesliga season with a 5-1 win over Cologne.Kane, the England captain, scored an elegant volley and a direct free-kick in the first half before rounding off his fourth hat-trick of the season, ending as the league&rsquo;s top scorer with 36 goa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/european-football-kane-uncorks-title-party-with-hat-trick-lewandowski-to-leave-bara/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/european-football-kane-uncorks-title-party-with-hat-trick-lewandowski-to-leave-bara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City win FA Cup final as Semenyo’s moment of magic floors Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[If this really was to have been Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s 24th and final Wembley appearance as the Manchester City manager, then he went out in trademark fashion &ndash; as a winner, as an overseer of magic moments. There was actually only one of the latter here, but it will stand the test of time, Antoine Semenyo lighting up an FA Cup final that had previously been heavy on perspiration rather than inspiration.The Wembley clock showed 72 minutes and, at that point, it was a Chelsea team desperate t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-win-fa-cup-final-as-semenyos-moment-of-magic-floors-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-win-fa-cup-final-as-semenyos-moment-of-magic-floors-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah criticises ‘crumbling’ Liverpool and demands return to ‘heavy metal’ football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salah posted on social media after 4-2 loss at Aston VillaEgyptian forward&rsquo;s comments appear aimed at Arne SlotMohamed Salah has launched another withering critique on Liverpool, the club he is set to depart after next weekend.In Friday&rsquo;s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa, Salah came on as a late substitute, as the result cast into doubt fifth-placed Liverpool&rsquo;s participation in next season&rsquo;s Champions League. Arne Slot, the Liverpool manager with whom Salah has had a mixed relat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mohamed-salah-criticises-crumbling-liverpool-and-demands-return-to-heavy-metal-football/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mohamed-salah-criticises-crumbling-liverpool-and-demands-return-to-heavy-metal-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts were broken again, but a season of such magnitude should be relished | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Failure to wrench the title from the Glasgow giants is no cause for remorse given that Celtic and Rangers have been shaken from their lethargyAnother final-day showdown, another final-day heartbreak. The pain has been spread over 61 years, but that won&rsquo;t make it any easier to bear for Hearts who, having been top for 250 days of the Scottish Premiership season, missed out on the title again.There was, of course, a Celtic penalty for handball and a critical video assistant referee decision t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-were-broken-again-but-a-season-of-such-magnitude-should-be-relished-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-were-broken-again-but-a-season-of-such-magnitude-should-be-relished-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City mark WSL title by thrashing West Ham as Shaw doubles up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khadija Shaw set the agenda again in what could be her penultimate game in sky blue, as Manchester City secured a comfortable win over West Ham before they lifted the WSL trophy for the first time in 10 years.What will City look like without the Jamaican forward who scored her 20th and 21st goals in 22 WSL games this season to brush West Ham aside? City fans will be hoping they do not have to find out, but with offers from other clubs on the table the striker appears to be leaving unlessCity do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-mark-wsl-title-by-thrashing-west-ham-as-shaw-doubles-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-mark-wsl-title-by-thrashing-west-ham-as-shaw-doubles-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete']]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland striker Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the season when his contract expires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lewandowski-to-leave-barcelona-as-mission-is-complete/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lewandowski-to-leave-barcelona-as-mission-is-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbeloa would be happy if Mourinho returns to Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arbeloa-would-be-happy-if-mourinho-returns-to-real/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arbeloa-would-be-happy-if-mourinho-returns-to-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-reach-agreement-to-appoint-carrick-manager/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-reach-agreement-to-appoint-carrick-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United’s summer strategy: who to keep, who to sell and who to sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford and Manuel Ugarte appear prime candidates to leave while Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are among the targetsManchester United&rsquo;s return to the Champions League means they need squad members who can cope with the playing in two elite competitions a week. Casemiro&rsquo;s departure has been announced and he will not be the only one leaving. Tyrell Malacia&rsquo;s existence has often been forgotten over the past four years, the left-back having made 27 league appearances, so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-uniteds-summer-strategy-who-to-keep-who-to-sell-and-who-to-sign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-uniteds-summer-strategy-who-to-keep-who-to-sell-and-who-to-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chopping trees and country music - how Paterson will prepare for Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Paterson will be chopping trees and listing to country music as he begins preparations for Notts County's League Two play-off final at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chopping-trees-and-country-music-how-paterson-will-prepare-for-wembley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chopping-trees-and-country-music-how-paterson-will-prepare-for-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fée: ‘I’m a magician. Yes, really! I can do tricks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&eacute;gis Le Bris&rsquo;s tricky midfielder on the joy he finds in playmaking and the Black Cats&rsquo; push for European footballEnzo Le F&eacute;e has been chatting for 25 minutes when it becomes clear that his ability to extract rabbits from hats is not confined to the pitch.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a magician,&rdquo; says Sunderland&rsquo;s French playmaker as the conversation drifts to life off the field. &ldquo;Yes, really! I can do some magic, tricks with the cards, that sort of thing. I used]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderlands-enzo-le-fe-im-a-magician-yes-really-i-can-do-tricks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderlands-enzo-le-fe-im-a-magician-yes-really-i-can-do-tricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea captain Son picked for fourth World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-korea-captain-son-picked-for-fourth-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-korea-captain-son-picked-for-fourth-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with championship win over Wellington]]></title><description><![CDATA[City seal domestic double with 3-1 victory over Nix at AAMI ParkMcNamara scores twice, McKenna adds screamer in grand finalTwo goals in three minutes from Matildas forward Holly McNamara and a stunning strike by Leticia McKenna have won Melbourne City a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship title, defeating Wellington Phoenix 3-1 in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.McNamara, fresh off her golden boot win for most goals scored in the regular season, sprung to life late in the first ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/melbourne-city-cement-a-league-women-dynasty-with-championship-win-over-wellington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/melbourne-city-cement-a-league-women-dynasty-with-championship-win-over-wellington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football quiz: Name this season's top 10 WSL scorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final round of Women's Super League fixtures takes place on Saturday and we're hoping for goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-this-seasons-top-10-wsl-scorers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-this-seasons-top-10-wsl-scorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football quiz: Name every Scottish champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Premiership will be decided on the final day and you can follow all the drama on the BBC Sport website and app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-every-scottish-champion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-every-scottish-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maeda reveals ambition to play in England - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic star opens up on dream move to Premier League as Rangers are linked with two teenagers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maeda-reveals-ambition-to-play-in-england-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maeda-reveals-ambition-to-play-in-england-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-engineer-missing-his-shift-at-wembley-to-play-there-instead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-engineer-missing-his-shift-at-wembley-to-play-there-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do people actually hate Arsenal? Yes, they do. The real question is: why? | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s side will be deeply unpopular champions, but this probably says more about us than it does about themThere was a minor stir a few years back when some American scientists bred a strain of &ldquo;gene-edited&rdquo; hamsters with the chemical that causes anger removed, presumably so they could achieve one of humanity&rsquo;s historic goals: the dream of a more docile hamster.Unfortunately the opposite happened. What the scientists created was a race of hyper-angry hamsters. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/do-people-actually-hate-arsenal-yes-they-do-the-real-question-is-why-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/do-people-actually-hate-arsenal-yes-they-do-the-real-question-is-why-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It defies belief’: West Ham and Tottenham fans fume amid relegation dread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, captures the discontent at both clubs after years of mismanagement as the trapdoor awaits one of themFury. Grief. Embarrassment. Horror. Resignation. The emotions run hot for supporters of West Ham and Tottenham right now as the two grand old clubs stare at potential relegation from the Premier League.With their spiritual homes demolished at the altar of progress and profit, first Upton Park in 2016 and then White Hart Lane in 2017, both clubs had visions of glory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-defies-belief-west-ham-and-tottenham-fans-fume-amid-relegation-dread/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-defies-belief-west-ham-and-tottenham-fans-fume-amid-relegation-dread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Lions - the football anthem that united a nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport speaks to Three Lions co-creator David Baddiel about the song that united a nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-lions-the-football-anthem-that-united-a-nation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-lions-the-football-anthem-that-united-a-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger's rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-doku-became-key-player-for-treble-chasing-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-doku-became-key-player-for-treble-chasing-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase - sowhat would an FA Cup win do for their season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-fa-cup-win-paper-over-the-cracks-for-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-fa-cup-win-paper-over-the-cracks-for-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two months on from being out of form and not selected for England's March international friendlies, Ollie Watkins has bounced back in style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-better-form-than-kane-why-watkins-is-no-longer-being-written-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-better-form-than-kane-why-watkins-is-no-longer-being-written-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-crumbled-another-loss-another-unwanted-record-for-leaky-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-crumbled-another-loss-another-unwanted-record-for-leaky-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa defeat 'frustrating' for everyone - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges his side's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa is frustrating for himself, the players and the fans as they now need to win against Brentford on the final day of the season to guarantee Champions League qualification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-defeat-frustrating-for-everyone-slot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-defeat-frustrating-for-everyone-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic achievement to reach Champions League - Emery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side can now play the Europa League final without the added pressure of needing to secure Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool ensures they will finish in the top five of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fantastic-achievement-to-reach-champions-league-emery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fantastic-achievement-to-reach-champions-league-emery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle hold out on Gordon - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle hold on Anthony Gordon valuation, Liverpool consider four players and Brentford's Michael Kayode resists Juventus interest, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-hold-out-on-gordon-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-hold-out-on-gordon-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa secure Champions League spot with win over Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa move above Liverpool into fourth in the Premier League and seal qualification for next season's Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-secure-champions-league-spot-with-win-over-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-secure-champions-league-spot-with-win-over-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-insists-he-has-one-more-year-on-man-city-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-insists-he-has-one-more-year-on-man-city-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the goals as Partick Thistle reach play-off final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where they will face St Mirren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-goals-as-partick-thistle-reach-play-off-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-goals-as-partick-thistle-reach-play-off-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic &amp; Hearts set for titanic title duel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-amp-hearts-set-for-titanic-title-duel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-amp-hearts-set-for-titanic-title-duel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa back in Champions League as Ollie Watkins double sinks Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[It almost felt like Aston Villa were trolling Liverpool as someone inside this throbbing stadium pressed play and the operatic Champions League anthem blared over the speakers. Villa had just qualified in style, a stirring victory superbly spearheaded by Ollie Watkins that exposed the kind of blind spots that have undermined Arne Slot&rsquo;s meek title defence. For Villa, this was the perfect tonic before Wednesday&rsquo;s Europa League final in Istanbul and for Unai Emery, arguably his greates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-back-in-champions-league-as-ollie-watkins-double-sinks-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-back-in-champions-league-as-ollie-watkins-double-sinks-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of a recent penalty controversy, with police confirming a man had been arrested in connection with a data leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-charged-after-referee-beaton-and-family-put-under-police-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-charged-after-referee-beaton-and-family-put-under-police-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Haiti name their 26-man squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isidor-and-bellegarde-in-haiti-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isidor-and-bellegarde-in-haiti-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirteen years in the making: Madrid’s search for a saviour set to end in Mourinho return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea that one day Mourinho might return to the Bernab&eacute;u had hung in the air, if not really as a serious possibility. Now the impossible is probableThe last time Jos&eacute; Mourinho was at the Santiago Bernab&eacute;u, he parked up in the bus. That night in late February the Benfica manager was suspended, a red card from the first leg of the Champions League playoff meaning he wasn&rsquo;t allowed on the touchline he had prowled 13 years and a lifetime ago, so Real Madrid prepared a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thirteen-years-in-the-making-madrids-search-for-a-saviour-set-to-end-in-mourinho-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thirteen-years-in-the-making-madrids-search-for-a-saviour-set-to-end-in-mourinho-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamouchi leaves Sassi out of Tunisia World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi leaves midfielder Ferjani Sassi - who has 101 caps - out of the country's squad for the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lamouchi-leaves-sassi-out-of-tunisia-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lamouchi-leaves-sassi-out-of-tunisia-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club owner accused of taking more than £28,000 from players’ parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims being reviewed by police and FAJamie Austin runs girls&rsquo; club Red Star LionessesParents have accused the owner of the girls&rsquo; football club Red Star Lionesses of taking more than &pound;28,000 in payments for tournaments that did not happen, kits that did not arrive and sessions with Women&rsquo;s Super League players that did not take place.James (also known as Jamie or Jay) Austin, who has two fraud convictions, one of which resulted in a two-year jail term, faces allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-club-owner-accused-of-taking-more-than-28000-from-players-parents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-club-owner-accused-of-taking-more-than-28000-from-players-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/zaha-omitted-from-ivory-coast-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/zaha-omitted-from-ivory-coast-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough demand Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbrough-want-southampton-kicked-out-of-play-offs-over-spygate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbrough-want-southampton-kicked-out-of-play-offs-over-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough demand Southampton are expelled from playoffs over spying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boro say move is &lsquo;only appropriate response&rsquo; to scandalAustralian Hull fan angry over possible postponementMiddlesbrough have demanded that the English Football League expel Southampton from the Championship playoff final against Hull and are furious at being denied a chance to argue their case at an independent disciplinary hearing.Southampton, who beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in the semi-final, are facing EFL misconduct charges after Boro said they had been the victims of training-ground]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbrough-demand-southampton-are-expelled-from-playoffs-over-spying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbrough-demand-southampton-are-expelled-from-playoffs-over-spying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA golf, a Six Nations decider and Premier League drama – follow with us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s how to follow along with our coverage &ndash; the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-pga-golf-a-six-nations-decider-and-premier-league-drama-follow-with-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-pga-golf-a-six-nations-decider-and-premier-league-drama-follow-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-a-passionate-lad-and-i-love-it-at-everton-pickford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-a-passionate-lad-and-i-love-it-at-everton-pickford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd's De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-de-ligt-to-miss-world-cup-after-back-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-de-ligt-to-miss-world-cup-after-back-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farke says Leeds must match his ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds head coach Daniel Farke says he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-says-leeds-must-match-his-ambition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-says-leeds-must-match-his-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship clubs back new squad spending rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/championship-clubs-back-new-squad-spending-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/championship-clubs-back-new-squad-spending-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Manchester City’s page-turning narrative in a tale of two cup finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While the rest of the known world is humming along to videos of former Bilbo near-hitmaker Colin Chisholm belting out the Hearts song, down south there&rsquo;s an FA Cup final to be played. The romance of the Cup? About that: private equity Chelsea underdogs versus nation-state owned Manchester City? Be still our beating heart. Sure, there&rsquo;s narrative to be found. Calum McFarlane getting measured for his Wembley suit when less than 12 mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-manchester-citys-page-turning-narrative-in-a-tale-of-two-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-manchester-citys-page-turning-narrative-in-a-tale-of-two-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departures of Kerr, Mead and Shaw mark end of an era in the Women’s Super League | Tom Garry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transfer window could include merry-go-round of forwards as division&rsquo;s top three clubs bid farewell to iconsSaturday&rsquo;s finale to the Women&rsquo;s Super League season marks the end of an era, and not only because it is the final time the division will operate with 12 teams before the expansion to 14. A multitude of players synonymous with their clubs in recent years are making end-of-contract departures and the forward lines, in particular, of many of the top sides will not look the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/departures-of-kerr-mead-and-shaw-mark-end-of-an-era-in-the-womens-super-league-tom-garry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/departures-of-kerr-mead-and-shaw-mark-end-of-an-era-in-the-womens-super-league-tom-garry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Out of shape' Lukaku in Belgium World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romelu Lukaku has been named in Belgium's World Cup squad, despite manager Rudi Garcia saying he is "out of shape".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/out-of-shape-lukaku-in-belgium-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/out-of-shape-lukaku-in-belgium-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United close to confirming Michael Carrick as permanent head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrick has secured Champions League footballTwo-year deal and option of further 12 monthsMichael Carrick is close to being appointed Manchester United&rsquo;s head coach on a permanent basis after being offered a two-year contract.The deal, which includes the option of a further 12 months, could be concluded before United face Nottingham Forest on Sunday lunchtime, providing the clarity the club desire going into a busy summer. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-close-to-confirming-michael-carrick-as-permanent-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-close-to-confirming-michael-carrick-as-permanent-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool's Bonner and Evans to exit club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool confirm defenders Gemma Bonner and Gemma Evans will leave the club at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpools-bonner-and-evans-to-exit-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpools-bonner-and-evans-to-exit-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham pursuing Aston Villa forward Hanson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are pursuing Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson in the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-pursuing-aston-villa-forward-hanson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-pursuing-aston-villa-forward-hanson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season but further members of that side look set to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-newcastles-history-makers-are-breaking-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-newcastles-history-makers-are-breaking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohl defends omitting Tavernier from line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Rohl stands by his decision to deny departing Rangers captain James Tavernier a final start at Ibrox, stressing that his job is always based on what is best for his team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-defends-omitting-tavernier-from-line-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-defends-omitting-tavernier-from-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Chelsea &amp; Kerr as striker exits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Kerr's arrival at Chelsea in 2020 was the biggest transfer in Women's Super League history - but what next for the club as Australia striker exits?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-next-for-chelsea-amp-kerr-as-striker-exits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-next-for-chelsea-amp-kerr-as-striker-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coleman-to-end-17-year-everton-playing-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coleman-to-end-17-year-everton-playing-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The making of the £60K bargain who became an Everton legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Seamus Coleman announces he will leave Everton this summer, BBC Sport looks at the rise of the &pound;60,000 signing who became a club legend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-making-of-the-60k-bargain-who-became-an-everton-legend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-making-of-the-60k-bargain-who-became-an-everton-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senesi to leave Bournemouth at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina defender Marcos Senesi will leave Bournemouth when his contract expires in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senesi-to-leave-bournemouth-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senesi-to-leave-bournemouth-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three more VAR errors take mistake tally to 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three more video assistant referee errors are confirmed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total number this season to 23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-more-var-errors-take-mistake-tally-to-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-more-var-errors-take-mistake-tally-to-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham scores and Mbappe whistled in Real win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores as Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga, while star striker Kylian Mbappe receives a hostile reception from supporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-and-mbappe-whistled-in-real-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-and-mbappe-whistled-in-real-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heskey winner as Man City beat Man Utd in FA Youth Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Manchester City's Reigan Heskey score late as Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/heskey-winner-as-man-city-beat-man-utd-in-fa-youth-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/heskey-winner-as-man-city-beat-man-utd-in-fa-youth-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Tottenham build on successful WSL season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham have had their most successful season in the Women's Super League - but how do they ensure it's not a one-off?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-will-tottenham-build-on-successful-wsl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-will-tottenham-build-on-successful-wsl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who should win the Premier League player of the year award?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, David Raya and Rayan Cherki are the leading contendersBy WhoScoredThere is a version of this season in which Bruno Fernandes left Manchester United in the summer. &ldquo;The club wanted me to leave,&rdquo; he said in December. Thankfully for United fans, he stayed, navigated the tactical ambiguity of playing for Ruben Amorim and led the team back into the Champions League. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-should-win-the-premier-league-player-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-should-win-the-premier-league-player-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handle with care: why the iconic FA Cup is more than just a silver trophy  | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wreathed with more than 150 years of hopes, dreams and drama, the FA Cup reflects sporting heritage and mystiqueFootballing physiques have changed a great deal over the decades, but when Chelsea meet Manchester City on Saturday there&rsquo;s one outline we&rsquo;ll all recognise. While the average shape has got leaner and more toned, this body has stayed comfortable in its old-school proportions. A modest waist gives on to surprisingly wide hips. Arms that have never lifted weights remain a litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/handle-with-care-why-the-iconic-fa-cup-is-more-than-just-a-silver-trophy-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/handle-with-care-why-the-iconic-fa-cup-is-more-than-just-a-silver-trophy-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parlour? Villa? Gerrard? Ranking best FA Cup final goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Ricky Villa to Steven Gerrard, Ray Parlour to Roberto di Matteo - here are 10 of the best FA Cup final goals of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/parlour-villa-gerrard-ranking-best-fa-cup-final-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/parlour-villa-gerrard-ranking-best-fa-cup-final-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v Blossoms &amp; Songer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on indie band Blossoms and rapper Songer plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-blossoms-amp-songer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-blossoms-amp-songer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw leads WSL player of the season shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women's Super League Football Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-leads-wsl-player-of-the-season-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-leads-wsl-player-of-the-season-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG are deserved Ligue 1 champions but Lens put up an admirable fight | Raphaël Jucobin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pierre Sage has done a great job at Lens and the Coupe de France final next Friday offers them another shot at gloryBy Get French Football NewsBy the time Paris Saint-Germain finally travelled to Lens on Wednesday evening, they had all but wrapped up their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title. Their six-point advantage, bolstered by a clear lead in goal difference, was already insurmountable with two matches remaining.The match at the Stade Bollaert was billed as a top-of-the-table clash but the deci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-are-deserved-ligue-1-champions-but-lens-put-up-an-admirable-fight-raphal-jucobin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-are-deserved-ligue-1-champions-but-lens-put-up-an-admirable-fight-raphal-jucobin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is financial gap between Old Firm and rest of Scottish Premiership?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at the financial gap between the Old Firm and the rest of Scottish top-flight football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-financial-gap-between-old-firm-and-rest-of-scottish-premiership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-financial-gap-between-old-firm-and-rest-of-scottish-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foden sparkles for City and Scottish title race goes to the wire | Football Weekly – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Will Unwin and Ewan Murray to discuss the title races in England and ScotlandSubscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly &#9658; https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1On today&rsquo;s podcast: Manchester City did what they had to do, beating Crystal Palace, and are now two points behind Arsenal with two games to play. Palace started brightly, but a couple of glorious assists, one from Phil Foden and one fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/foden-sparkles-for-city-and-scottish-title-race-goes-to-the-wire-football-weekly-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/foden-sparkles-for-city-and-scottish-title-race-goes-to-the-wire-football-weekly-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have a clear vision’: Eintracht move closer to bringing glory days back to Frankfurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the knowledgeable guidance of Babett Peter, the Frauen-Bundesliga club have their country&rsquo;s big two, and the Champions League, in their sightsFrankfurt remains one of the most prominent and historic names in women&rsquo;s football in Germany. The old 1. FFC Frankfurt ruled the nation for almost a decade, winning the Frauen-Bundesliga seven times between 1999 and 2008, including five in six seasons, and secured four European titles between 2002 and 2015.The best of Germany, and someti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-have-a-clear-vision-eintracht-move-closer-to-bringing-glory-days-back-to-frankfurt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-have-a-clear-vision-eintracht-move-closer-to-bringing-glory-days-back-to-frankfurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick has earned the right to bring equilibrium to Manchester United | Daniel Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would be foolish of the club to undo a winning, entertaining formula by turning elsewhere for a permanent head coachThese days, we have a strong desire to complicate football, particularly in how we talk about it. Often, we are saying the same stuff we always were, just calling things by different names &ndash; styles are philosophies, contributions are actions, players earn minutes, not appearances &ndash; and the game can still be as simple as it ever was. This is something Michael Carrick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-carrick-has-earned-the-right-to-bring-equilibrium-to-manchester-united-daniel-harris/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-carrick-has-earned-the-right-to-bring-equilibrium-to-manchester-united-daniel-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic score controversial late penalty to set up epic final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the highlights as Celtic score a controversial late penalty to win at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final-day decider against Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-score-controversial-late-penalty-to-set-up-epic-final-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-score-controversial-late-penalty-to-set-up-epic-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts put three past Falkirk to move within point of title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the highlights as Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0 to set up a final-day meeting with Celtic in which they only need to avoid defeat to win the Scottish Premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-put-three-past-falkirk-to-move-within-point-of-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-put-three-past-falkirk-to-move-within-point-of-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial 99th-minute penalty boosts Celtic title hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the penalty award against Motherwell that keeps Celtic's Scottish Premiership title hopes alive going into a final-day showdown with Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/controversial-99th-minute-penalty-boosts-celtic-title-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/controversial-99th-minute-penalty-boosts-celtic-title-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City were too good for us - Glasner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Manchester City were "too good" for his side after losing 3-0 at Etihad Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-were-too-good-for-us-glasner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-were-too-good-for-us-glasner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beyond happy' - Guardiola praises Foden performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is "beyond happy" with Phil Foden's performance after the midfielder provided two assists in City's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beyond-happy-guardiola-praises-foden-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beyond-happy-guardiola-praises-foden-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City pile pressure on Arsenal with Palace win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-pile-pressure-on-arsenal-with-palace-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-pile-pressure-on-arsenal-with-palace-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans from five African World Cup countries will no longer face $15,000 bond to enter US]]></title><description><![CDATA[State department grants waiver for ticket holdersTrump administration has cracked down on immigrationThe Trump administration is suspending a requirement that would have required visitors from five World Cup-qualified countries to pay a bond of up to $15,000 in order to enter the United States for the tournament.The US state department imposed the bond requirement last year for countries that it said had high rates of people overstaying their visas and other security issues as part of a broader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-from-five-african-world-cup-countries-will-no-longer-face-15000-bond-to-enter-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-from-five-african-world-cup-countries-will-no-longer-face-15000-bond-to-enter-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the Europa League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at all you need to know before this year's Europa League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-europa-league-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-europa-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's first international football stadium given protected status]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/worlds-first-international-football-stadium-given-protected-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/worlds-first-international-football-stadium-given-protected-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carragher joins local club Marine as adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher joins National League North club Marine FC to help out in an advisory capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carragher-joins-local-club-marine-as-adviser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carragher-joins-local-club-marine-as-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leverkusen next German club to be linked with Rohl - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is again linked with German clubs as the Ibrox club and Celtic reportedly make enquiries about Huddersfield Town's Cameron Ashia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leverkusen-next-german-club-to-be-linked-with-rohl-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leverkusen-next-german-club-to-be-linked-with-rohl-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick presence inspiring for Man Utd kids, says Fletcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick will be watching on as Manchester United try to win the FA Youth Cup - and that will only inspire them, says Darren Fletcher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-presence-inspiring-for-man-utd-kids-says-fletcher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-presence-inspiring-for-man-utd-kids-says-fletcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the greatest distance between two football teams contesting a derby? | The Knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: winning two titles in the same season, trophies with family connections and an easy routes to finalsMail us with your all of your questions and answers&ldquo;Carlisle and Barrow will play each other next season in the Cumbrian derby in the National League,&rdquo; writes Peter Hutchinson. &ldquo;The clubs are located at opposite ends of Cumbria and the distance between the two grounds is some 78 miles [by car]. Does this make it the greatest distance between two teams involved in a &lsquo;d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-greatest-distance-between-two-football-teams-contesting-a-derby-the-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-greatest-distance-between-two-football-teams-contesting-a-derby-the-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: What do fans make of Scottish title race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fan perspective on the title run-in. Can Hearts and Celtic cope with the pressure?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-what-do-fans-make-of-scottish-title-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-what-do-fans-make-of-scottish-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti: ‘Neymar’s call-up depends only on him and what he shows on the pitch’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview the Brazil coach talks about being in charge of &lsquo;the most important national team&rsquo;, how to get the best out of Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior and what he learned at MadridIs Carlo Ancelotti an ambitious man? The Italian leans back and smiles. &ldquo;Me? I&rsquo;m not ambitious. Why? Why are you asking that?&rdquo; The reason for the question is simple: the 66-year-old is one of the most successful managers ever, with five Champions League wins and league titl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carlo-ancelotti-neymars-call-up-depends-only-on-him-and-what-he-shows-on-the-pitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carlo-ancelotti-neymars-call-up-depends-only-on-him-and-what-he-shows-on-the-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Hollywood story - what are Wrexham really building?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men's team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beyond-the-hollywood-story-what-are-wrexham-really-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beyond-the-hollywood-story-what-are-wrexham-really-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Boro-Saints play-off have deciding third act?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a 2-1 win for Southampton, allegations of spying means the outcome of their play-off with Middlesbrough is still not decided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-boro-saints-play-off-have-deciding-third-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-boro-saints-play-off-have-deciding-third-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Premiership title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts and Celtic head into the final two games in the Scottish Premiership separated by just a single point after an epic season. Here is your guide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-premiership-title-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-premiership-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every club Mourinho has managed]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Special One" has managed 10 clubs across a 25-year career. Can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-club-mourinho-has-managed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-club-mourinho-has-managed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-owners-face-dilemma-stick-or-twist-with-slot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-owners-face-dilemma-stick-or-twist-with-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic &amp; weight of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/immortality-beckons-but-hearts-must-overcome-celtic-amp-weight-of-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/immortality-beckons-but-hearts-must-overcome-celtic-amp-weight-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs']]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-gerrard-went-from-best-night-to-head-like-a-box-of-frogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-gerrard-went-from-best-night-to-head-like-a-box-of-frogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-is-a-flip-of-a-coin-says-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-is-a-flip-of-a-coin-says-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (&pound;18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-remains-top-mls-earner-with-salary-of-185m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-remains-top-mls-earner-with-salary-of-185m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ted-lasso-actor-fernandez-signs-for-us-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ted-lasso-actor-fernandez-signs-for-us-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddison says referees are petrified of decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddison-says-referees-are-petrified-of-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddison-says-referees-are-petrified-of-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for elections in bizarre rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club president launches scathing attack on media No mention of turmoil, fights or Jos&eacute; Mourinho&ldquo;Good afternoon, I regret to inform you that I&rsquo;m not going to resign.&rdquo; In a hot, packed press room at Valdebebas before an audience hurriedly summoned to witness a news conference so bizarre that they could barely believe what they were seeing, Florentino P&eacute;rez sat at a desk with a phone that he kept looking at and some papers that he didn&rsquo;t, and announced that he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-president-florentino-prez-calls-for-elections-in-bizarre-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-president-florentino-prez-calls-for-elections-in-bizarre-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd consider Valverde move - Wednesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United considering Federico Valverde move, are also interested in Ederson and Mateus Fernandes, and Paris St-Germain targeting Julian Alvarez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-consider-valverde-move-wednesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-consider-valverde-move-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch goals as Dunfermline &amp; Thistle draw play-off semi first leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the goals as Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle draw the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-goals-as-dunfermline-amp-thistle-draw-play-off-semi-first-leg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-goals-as-dunfermline-amp-thistle-draw-play-off-semi-first-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClaren considers Rotherham technical director job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England boss Steve McClaren is considering becoming Rotherham United's new technical director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcclaren-considers-rotherham-technical-director-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcclaren-considers-rotherham-technical-director-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not going anywhere' - furious Real president Perez calls for elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid president Florentino Perez stages a tense press conference in which he argues with journalists and calls for elections off the back of a trophyless season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-going-anywhere-furious-real-president-perez-calls-for-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-going-anywhere-furious-real-president-perez-calls-for-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation after disallowed West Ham goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/refs-chief-webb-confirms-grappling-consultation-after-disallowed-west-ham-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/refs-chief-webb-confirms-grappling-consultation-after-disallowed-west-ham-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bale more 'complete' than Ronaldo - Casemiro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played with - but that Gareth Bale is the "most complete".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bale-more-complete-than-ronaldo-casemiro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bale-more-complete-than-ronaldo-casemiro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slavia-prague-punished-for-pitch-invasion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slavia-prague-punished-for-pitch-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-and-oneill-keeping-cool-as-premiership-title-race-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-and-oneill-keeping-cool-as-premiership-title-race-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gutted but proud' - Millwall's season of progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall's Championship season ends in play-off semi-final defeat against Hull City but the Lions have made progress, former striker Steve Morison says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gutted-but-proud-millwalls-season-of-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gutted-but-proud-millwalls-season-of-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-submits-55-man-provisional-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-submits-55-man-provisional-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isak and Gyokeres named in Sweden World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak are named in Sweden's World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-and-gyokeres-named-in-sweden-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-and-gyokeres-named-in-sweden-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White out for season and set to miss World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-out-for-season-and-set-to-miss-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-out-for-season-and-set-to-miss-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors in Hungary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-to-play-israel-behind-closed-doors-in-hungary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-to-play-israel-behind-closed-doors-in-hungary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-chelsea-rebuild-for-next-seasons-wsl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-chelsea-rebuild-for-next-seasons-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Flick agrees new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Hansi Flick agrees a contract extension after leading the Spanish giants to a 29th La Liga title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-manager-flick-agrees-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-manager-flick-agrees-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill turns down Blackburn job to remain with NI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael O'Neill will not be taking the Blackburn Rovers job on a permanent basis and will remain in his role as Northern Ireland manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-turns-down-blackburn-job-to-remain-with-ni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-turns-down-blackburn-job-to-remain-with-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slavia Prague fined £357,000 after derby abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slavia Prague have been fined 10m Czech crowns (&pound;357,000), ordered to play four games behind closed doors and had their match against Sparta Prague forfeited after the derby had to be abandoned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slavia-prague-fined-357000-after-derby-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slavia-prague-fined-357000-after-derby-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mourinho-in-final-negotiations-to-become-real-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mourinho-in-final-negotiations-to-become-real-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-west-ham-or-spurs-how-relegation-fight-is-shaping-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-west-ham-or-spurs-how-relegation-fight-is-shaping-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I wrote a book about the last 40 years of US men’s soccer. Here is what I learned | Leander Schaerlaeckens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US men&rsquo;s national team have high expectations at the 2026 World Cup. To me, that signals miraculous progressThe mere notion that the United States men&rsquo;s national team will enter this World Cup with a plausible chance of going on a deep run represents something of a sporting miracle.Consider that after the USMNT placed third at the 1930 World Cup &ndash; as one of just 13 countries to turn up, mind you &ndash; they were almost totally absent from the global stage for six decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-wrote-a-book-about-the-last-40-years-of-us-mens-soccer-here-is-what-i-learned-leander-schaerlaeckens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-wrote-a-book-about-the-last-40-years-of-us-mens-soccer-here-is-what-i-learned-leander-schaerlaeckens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Rohl says he has been assured of his position as Rangers head coach by the Ibrox board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-question-mark-over-rohls-rangers-future-after-board-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-question-mark-over-rohls-rangers-future-after-board-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Women part company with boss Davies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest Women part company with head coach Carly Davies after finishing seventh in WSL 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-women-part-company-with-boss-davies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-women-part-company-with-boss-davies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History makers Brighton are shaking up old order and not hiding ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seagulls are in their first Women&rsquo;s FA Cup final but their coach, Dario Vidosic, is determined to keep aiming higherAs Brighton&rsquo;s old song goes, &ldquo;Hark to the merry bugles&rdquo;, because there is something in the air in Sussex by the sea. A purpose-built women&rsquo;s team stadium is in the offing, a second consecutive top-half Women&rsquo;s Super League finish is on the cards and the women&rsquo;s side are heading to Wembley for the first time. The fans have never had it this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/history-makers-brighton-are-shaking-up-old-order-and-not-hiding-ambition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/history-makers-brighton-are-shaking-up-old-order-and-not-hiding-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton ask for more time over spying claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-ask-for-more-time-over-spying-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-ask-for-more-time-over-spying-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … Arsenal, West Ham and a Royal Rumble for the ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist on the Premier League title potentially being decided by a lengthy VAR check after grapplingBuy this cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-arsenal-west-ham-and-a-royal-rumble-for-the-ages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-arsenal-west-ham-and-a-royal-rumble-for-the-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This time - Griffiths v Gemmill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-time-griffiths-v-gemmill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-time-griffiths-v-gemmill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forty-years-of-the-efl-play-offs-choose-your-favourite-memories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forty-years-of-the-efl-play-offs-choose-your-favourite-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/superhuman-managers-shouldnt-have-to-ask-for-help-beards-family-on-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/superhuman-managers-shouldnt-have-to-ask-for-help-beards-family-on-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham players good enough to stay up - De Zerbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-players-good-enough-to-stay-up-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-players-good-enough-to-stay-up-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farke proud of 'resilient' Leeds after Spurs draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds boss Daniel Farke is pleased with the "mentality" and "resilience" shown by his side as they earned a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 74th-minute penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-proud-of-resilient-leeds-after-spurs-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-proud-of-resilient-leeds-after-spurs-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calvert-lewin-penalty-earns-leeds-draw-at-tottenham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calvert-lewin-penalty-earns-leeds-draw-at-tottenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocaat, 78, set for World Cup record after Curacao return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dick Advocaat makes a surprise return as Curacao's head coach after his successor Fred Rutten resigned just a month out from their World Cup debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/advocaat-78-set-for-world-cup-record-after-curacao-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/advocaat-78-set-for-world-cup-record-after-curacao-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does future hold for Barcelona forward Rashford?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-future-hold-for-barcelona-forward-rashford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-future-hold-for-barcelona-forward-rashford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It breaks my heart' - legend Mead to leave Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mead says it "breaks her heart" to leave Arsenal after it is announced the forward will depart the club at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-breaks-my-heart-legend-mead-to-leave-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-breaks-my-heart-legend-mead-to-leave-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-mead-marks-50th-arsenal-goal-with-stunning-double/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-mead-marks-50th-arsenal-goal-with-stunning-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-fifas-rules-on-switching-nationalities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-fifas-rules-on-switching-nationalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashford goal helps Barca beat Real Madrid to lift title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to secure back-to-back La Liga titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashford-goal-helps-barca-beat-real-madrid-to-lift-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashford-goal-helps-barca-beat-real-madrid-to-lift-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: 'Genius' overhead kick from Celtic's Maeda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daizen Maeda conjures up a moment of magic to seal Celtic's 3-1 win over Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-genius-overhead-kick-from-celtics-maeda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-genius-overhead-kick-from-celtics-maeda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles - this is how the German coach did it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-flicks-reshaped-barca-dominated-la-liga-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-flicks-reshaped-barca-dominated-la-liga-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the 2006 World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-story-of-how-englands-golden-generation-unravelled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-story-of-how-englands-golden-generation-unravelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The summer a golden generation lost its shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-summer-a-golden-generation-lost-its-shine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-summer-a-golden-generation-lost-its-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR's biggest ever decision? - analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOTD pundits Shay Given and Danny Murphy, and former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann, analyse the controversial decision to rule out West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/vars-biggest-ever-decision-analysis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/vars-biggest-ever-decision-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal edge closer to title after late West Ham drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal is enough to give Premier League leaders Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win, as West Ham United are denied a stoppage-time equaliser by VAR at the London Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-edge-closer-to-title-after-late-west-ham-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-edge-closer-to-title-after-late-west-ham-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley end losing streak with draw against Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnley end a run of five-straight Premier League defeats as they draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-end-losing-streak-with-draw-against-villa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-end-losing-streak-with-draw-against-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson scores late equaliser as Forest move closer to safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson scores against his former club to earn Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United and a seven-point cushion from the Premier League relegation zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anderson-scores-late-equaliser-as-forest-move-closer-to-safety/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anderson-scores-late-equaliser-as-forest-move-closer-to-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Brighton's first Women's FA Cup final felt like it was coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton reach their first Women's FA Cup final - and within one victory of a first piece of major silverware in the club's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-brightons-first-womens-fa-cup-final-felt-like-it-was-coming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-brightons-first-womens-fa-cup-final-felt-like-it-was-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contracts and transfers - Wrexham's summer in-tray]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the key issues Championship side Wrexham need to resolve this summer in a bid to be even stronger in 2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/contracts-and-transfers-wrexhams-summer-in-tray/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/contracts-and-transfers-wrexhams-summer-in-tray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bologna target Verona's Bowie' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bologna reportedly target Hellas Verona striker Kieron Bowie as Liam Scales says he had no interest in leaving Celtic despite interest from other clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bologna-target-veronas-bowie-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bologna-target-veronas-bowie-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Kieran Trippier?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has an open mind about his next move as he focuses on finishing his St James' Park stay on a high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-next-for-kieran-trippier/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-next-for-kieran-trippier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name all the clubs who have won La Liga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine clubs have won Spain's La Liga since the competition began in 1929. Can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-all-the-clubs-who-have-won-la-liga/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-all-the-clubs-who-have-won-la-liga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-could-extreme-weather-affect-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-could-extreme-weather-affect-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd need 'swift clarity' on Carrick to attract new signings - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says the club need to decide quickly whether to appoint Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, as the uncertainty could lead to difficulty when trying to sign transfer targets ahead of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-need-swift-clarity-on-carrick-to-attract-new-signings-rooney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-need-swift-clarity-on-carrick-to-attract-new-signings-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gomes close to Atletico deal - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gomes-close-to-atletico-deal-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gomes-close-to-atletico-deal-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Doku show' - Why Man City's winger is crucial for title hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney says Jeremy Doku has been 'incredible' for Manchester City and his recent goal-scoring form has helped transform the winger into a "world-class" player who can help Manchester City win the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-doku-show-why-man-citys-winger-is-crucial-for-title-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-doku-show-why-man-citys-winger-is-crucial-for-title-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayan stars for Bournemouth as Europe edges closer - Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams analyses the role Rayan plays, alongside Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi, in helping Bournemouth create numerous chances in the Premier League, as their 1-0 win at Fulham moves them closer to qualifying for European football next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rayan-stars-for-bournemouth-as-europe-edges-closer-analysis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rayan-stars-for-bournemouth-as-europe-edges-closer-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans 'losing patience' with Slot as Liverpool 'lack identity' - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says Liverpool have "no identity" and "the players look disinterested", adding the club's supporters are "losing patience" with manager Arne Slot following their 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-losing-patience-with-slot-as-liverpool-lack-identity-rooney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-losing-patience-with-slot-as-liverpool-lack-identity-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts fans drunk on drama as intoxicating title race takes twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts' mentality monsters dig deep for a point in a frenetic game at Motherwell that sums up this Scottish Premiership title race for the ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-fans-drunk-on-drama-as-intoxicating-title-race-takes-twist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-fans-drunk-on-drama-as-intoxicating-title-race-takes-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Udinese want action after Davis claims racist abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udinese call on Italian football authorities to act after English striker Keinan Davis says he was subjected to racist abuse during Saturday's 2-0 Serie A win at Cagliari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/udinese-want-action-after-davis-claims-racist-abuse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/udinese-want-action-after-davis-claims-racist-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The goals are coming' - is Doku keeping Man City in title race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-goals-are-coming-is-doku-keeping-man-city-in-title-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-goals-are-coming-is-doku-keeping-man-city-in-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Curtis keep Kilmarnock up then go to World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say you should never fall in love with a loan player, but Kilmarnock fans are head over heels with Findlay Curtis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-curtis-keep-kilmarnock-up-then-go-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-curtis-keep-kilmarnock-up-then-go-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Old Firm derby win be Rangers' 'trophy' this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers manager Danny Rohl is under pressure after their title bid wilted - so an Old Firm win against Celtic on Sunday would be a timely tonic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-old-firm-derby-win-be-rangers-trophy-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-old-firm-derby-win-be-rangers-trophy-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race for Europe: How it stands and remaining games]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, who are favourites to secure a place in Europe next season, and how many English teams could qualify?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/race-for-europe-how-it-stands-and-remaining-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/race-for-europe-how-it-stands-and-remaining-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth stay in European hunt with win over Fulham in fiery contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayan scores the only goal in a game where both sides are shown a straight red card, as Bournemouth beat Fulham to stay sixth in the Premier League table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-stay-in-european-hunt-with-win-over-fulham-in-fiery-contest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-stay-in-european-hunt-with-win-over-fulham-in-fiery-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford showed 'nothing but bravery' in defeat - Andrews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Andrews says he feels "nothing but pride" when he looks at his Brentford players, despite watching his side lose 3-0 at Manchester City in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-showed-nothing-but-bravery-in-defeat-andrews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-showed-nothing-but-bravery-in-defeat-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City beat stubborn Brentford to keep title race alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush help Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to secure a vital win in the Premier League title race, as City move two points behind leaders Arsenal with three games remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-beat-stubborn-brentford-to-keep-title-race-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-beat-stubborn-brentford-to-keep-title-race-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scoring goals isn't about being a genius' - Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praised the impact of substitutes Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush, saying "scoring goals isn't about being a genius, it's bringing balls close to Erling Haaland" after his side beat Brentford 3-0, with all the goals coming in the second half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scoring-goals-isnt-about-being-a-genius-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scoring-goals-isnt-about-being-a-genius-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland and Man Utd play out goalless draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland are denied by visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens and have a possible penalty for handball waved away as the hosts play out a goalless draw with Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-and-man-utd-play-out-goalless-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-and-man-utd-play-out-goalless-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea end losing run with draw away at Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez cancels out Ryan Gravenberch's strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-end-losing-run-with-draw-away-at-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-end-losing-run-with-draw-away-at-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton keep European hopes alive with comfortable win over Wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton produce a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom of the table Wolves at the AMEX Stadium, to move up to seventh in the Premier League table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-keep-european-hopes-alive-with-comfortable-win-over-wolves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-keep-european-hopes-alive-with-comfortable-win-over-wolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iran-demands-guarantees-for-world-cup-participation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iran-demands-guarantees-for-world-cup-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lacking depth, little threat - Man Utd will not find replacing Casemiro easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lacking-depth-little-threat-man-utd-will-not-find-replacing-casemiro-easy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lacking-depth-little-threat-man-utd-will-not-find-replacing-casemiro-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bournemouth are on brink of Europe despite losing stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth have brushed off being raided for their star players and are now on the brink of a European spot for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-bournemouth-are-on-brink-of-europe-despite-losing-stars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-bournemouth-are-on-brink-of-europe-despite-losing-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry &amp; Buble among performers at three World Cup opening ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are among the artists who will perform at three World Cup opening ceremonies this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/perry-amp-buble-among-performers-at-three-world-cup-opening-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/perry-amp-buble-among-performers-at-three-world-cup-opening-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal secure Champions League spot with Russo-inspired win over Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alessia Russo stars as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the WSL at Villa Park to confirm their place in next season's Women's Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-secure-champions-league-spot-with-russo-inspired-win-over-villa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-secure-champions-league-spot-with-russo-inspired-win-over-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans have right to be angry after 'despicable' start - Edwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards says fans have a right to be angry after a "despicable" opening few minutes in his side's 3-0 defeat to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-have-right-to-be-angry-after-despicable-start-edwards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-have-right-to-be-angry-after-despicable-start-edwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silva unhappy with Andersen red card decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Silva believes his side were hard done by, including the decision by VAR to show Joachim Andersen a straight red card for a challenge on Adrien Truffert, as Fulham suffer a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Craven Cottage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silva-unhappy-with-andersen-red-card-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silva-unhappy-with-andersen-red-card-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boos, no intensity and no identity - who are Slot's Liverpool?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boos-no-intensity-and-no-identity-who-are-slots-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boos-no-intensity-and-no-identity-who-are-slots-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every team should be angry' - Boro boss condemns Saints over 'spygate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg describes Southampton's alleged spying on a training session as an attempt to cheat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/every-team-should-be-angry-boro-boss-condemns-saints-over-spygate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/every-team-should-be-angry-boro-boss-condemns-saints-over-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirited Chelsea stop rot with FA Cup final blueprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea were facing the prospect of becoming the first team in English football history to lose seven consecutive league matches heading into an FA Cup final when they fell 1-0 behind at Anfield, but they found a way out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spirited-chelsea-stop-rot-with-fa-cup-final-blueprint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spirited-chelsea-stop-rot-with-fa-cup-final-blueprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hard to accept' recent results - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side have to "keep fighting" to secure qualification for next season's Champions League, as his side play out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hard-to-accept-recent-results-slot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hard-to-accept-recent-results-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunch Clasico as Barca look to pounce on Real unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona host Real Madrid in the second Clasico of the season, bidding to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. They face a team in crisis, in a rivalry where there is no mercy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crunch-clasico-as-barca-look-to-pounce-on-real-unrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crunch-clasico-as-barca-look-to-pounce-on-real-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writers on their World Cup Panini collecting days: ‘We all remember the playground twerp’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much-loved football sticker album is to be discontinued after 2030. Guardian writers recall their thrills and frustrationsWith this summer&rsquo;s World Cup already mired in controversy over politicisation, potential travel bans and rows over ticket prices, fans were dealt another piece of sad news this week: the tournament&rsquo;s much-loved Panini sticker album will be discontinued after 2030.Guardian writers recall their Panini memories from years gone by. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/writers-on-their-world-cup-panini-collecting-days-we-all-remember-the-playground-twerp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/writers-on-their-world-cup-panini-collecting-days-we-all-remember-the-playground-twerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two wins from glory - what would Women's FA Cup success do for Liverpool?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's season has not gone to plan, but the Women's Super League side are now just two wins away from lifting a trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/two-wins-from-glory-what-would-womens-fa-cup-success-do-for-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/two-wins-from-glory-what-would-womens-fa-cup-success-do-for-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Le Mans rose from sixth tier to cusp of top-flight return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le Mans is most commonly known for its 24-hour race, but the city's football club is backed by big-name sportsmen and on a rapid rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-le-mans-rose-from-sixth-tier-to-cusp-of-top-flight-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-le-mans-rose-from-sixth-tier-to-cusp-of-top-flight-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into the Ronaldo-verse: sludge of content is eating up sport and the adults are to blame | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footballer has 664 million followers but his boring presence is a reminder of how reel-life destroys what it touchesBuy the backpack airlines hate. Fawn strangely at a child athlete. This TV presenter drank olive oil for a month and absolutely nothing happened. The streets (no actual streets involved) won&rsquo;t forget (robots can&rsquo;t forget) Paul Pogba (or equivalent coding).Nineties dance hits. Ruben Amorim loyalists. Argue with fake fans over a fake photo of fake empty seats. Buy a backp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/into-the-ronaldo-verse-sludge-of-content-is-eating-up-sport-and-the-adults-are-to-blame-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/into-the-ronaldo-verse-sludge-of-content-is-eating-up-sport-and-the-adults-are-to-blame-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his future]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandes-the-trophies-the-assist-record-and-his-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandes-the-trophies-the-assist-record-and-his-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw named Football Writers' Women's Player of Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw is crowned the Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-named-football-writers-womens-player-of-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-named-football-writers-womens-player-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Context key to player moves - NI boss McArdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle says "individual context" is key when weighing up whether players are better served playing regularly domestically or moving to a higher level elsewhere and not getting consistent game time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/context-key-to-player-moves-ni-boss-mcardle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/context-key-to-player-moves-ni-boss-mcardle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newbies Boreham Wood &amp; old-timers Rochdale seek EFL place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood and Rochdale prepare to face off in the National League promotion final at Wembley on Sunday for a place in the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newbies-boreham-wood-amp-old-timers-rochdale-seek-efl-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newbies-boreham-wood-amp-old-timers-rochdale-seek-efl-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonuses, players on the beach &amp; the phoney war - Pulis' end-of-season insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Pulis on why motivating players who have nothing to play for is just one of the challenges facing a manager at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bonuses-players-on-the-beach-amp-the-phoney-war-pulis-end-of-season-insights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bonuses-players-on-the-beach-amp-the-phoney-war-pulis-end-of-season-insights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Villa could get sixth into the Champions League]]></title><description><![CDATA[A host of Premier League clubs will be backing Aston Villa to win the Europa League - as it could secure Champions League qualification for whoever finishes sixth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-villa-could-get-sixth-into-the-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-villa-could-get-sixth-into-the-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v boxing world champion Fabio Wardley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on world champion boxer Fabio Wardley plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-world-champion-fabio-wardley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-world-champion-fabio-wardley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon: Alex Batty vanished at 11 - now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:23:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartley exits as Livingston manager after relegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvin Bartley resigns as head coach of relegated Livingston, with Scott Arfield heading an interim management team for the remaining three matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bartley-exits-as-livingston-manager-after-relegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bartley-exits-as-livingston-manager-after-relegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody can question Hearts' mentality - McInnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes believes anyone still questioning whether his Heart of Midlothian side have the courage to handle the heat of the Scottish Premiership title race has not been paying attention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-can-question-hearts-mentality-mcinnes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-can-question-hearts-mentality-mcinnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeglertz's pride at creating Man City's 'winning culture']]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says the club have created a "winning feeling" that they hope can lead to sustained success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jeglertzs-pride-at-creating-man-citys-winning-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jeglertzs-pride-at-creating-man-citys-winning-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Champions League win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/paris-disturbances-and-127-arrests-mar-psgs-champions-league-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/paris-disturbances-and-127-arrests-mar-psgs-champions-league-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking the coach who led Man City to WSL title glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is the Swedish mastermind who has guided Manchester City to a first Women's Super League title for a decade?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unmasking-the-coach-who-led-man-city-to-wsl-title-glory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unmasking-the-coach-who-led-man-city-to-wsl-title-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beard inquest delayed over Burnley 'bullying' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquest into the death of former Women's Super League football manager Matt Beard is delayed over concerns raised by his family about alleged "bullying".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beard-inquest-delayed-over-burnley-bullying-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beard-inquest-delayed-over-burnley-bullying-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stryjek 'never had doubt' about return from heart surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kilmarnock goalkeeper Max Stryjek reveals how he has been living with a ticking time bomb of heart trouble for a decade but never had any doubts he would recover from last year's surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stryjek-never-had-doubt-about-return-from-heart-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stryjek-never-had-doubt-about-return-from-heart-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilmarnock's Stryjek 'never had doubt' about return from heart surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kilmarnock goalkeeper Max Stryjek reveals how he has been living with a ticking time bomb of heart trouble for a decade but never had any doubts he would recover from last year's surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kilmarnocks-stryjek-never-had-doubt-about-return-from-heart-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kilmarnocks-stryjek-never-had-doubt-about-return-from-heart-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw likely to leave WSL champions Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khadija Shaw is likely to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-likely-to-leave-wsl-champions-man-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shaw-likely-to-leave-wsl-champions-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea favourites to sign Shaw as Man City exit nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are favourites to sign striker Khadija Shaw on a free contract as an exit from Manchester City nears this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-favourites-to-sign-shaw-as-man-city-exit-nears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-favourites-to-sign-shaw-as-man-city-exit-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From wild card to underdog - who will win Championship play-offs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City can still win promotion to the Premier League - but who will prevail?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-wild-card-to-underdog-who-will-win-championship-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-wild-card-to-underdog-who-will-win-championship-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elgin suspend manager Hale amid investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elgin City suspend manager Allan Hale "with immediate effect, pending an ongoing investigation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/elgin-suspend-manager-hale-amid-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/elgin-suspend-manager-hale-amid-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kane goal could earn Germany extra Champions League spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane's late goal on Wednesday could not take Bayern Munich to the final - but it might earn the Bundesliga an extra Champions League place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-kane-goal-could-earn-germany-extra-champions-league-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-kane-goal-could-earn-germany-extra-champions-league-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bev Priestman: ‘You become very isolated so I’ve loved getting back on the pitch’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wellington Phoenix coach reflects on the aftermath of the Olympic spying scandal and leading her team into a first A-League Women&rsquo;s finals campaignFootball is not the kind of profession that lends itself to time off for birthdays and the like. Especially when you&rsquo;re preparing to lead Wellington Phoenix into their first A-League women&rsquo;s finals campaign, as Bev Priestman was last week. Yet, especially when contrasted with last year, when she was still in the midst of a one-ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bev-priestman-you-become-very-isolated-so-ive-loved-getting-back-on-the-pitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bev-priestman-you-become-very-isolated-so-ive-loved-getting-back-on-the-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa's Staniforth 'at ease' with decision to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa midfielder and former England international Lucy Staniforth did not hesitate when she made the decision to retire from football at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villas-staniforth-at-ease-with-decision-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villas-staniforth-at-ease-with-decision-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool reduce planned rise in ticket prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons after fan protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-reduce-planned-rise-in-ticket-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-reduce-planned-rise-in-ticket-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are European stakes for Scottish clubs in closing games?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland clings on to five European places for one more season, so who gets what at the end of this campaign?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-european-stakes-for-scottish-clubs-in-closing-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-european-stakes-for-scottish-clubs-in-closing-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherki your man for double gameweek 36 - FPL team of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is the final double gameweek of the FPL season, with Manchester City and Crystal Palace both playing twice, so tripling up on Pep Guardiola's side is essential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cherki-your-man-for-double-gameweek-36-fpl-team-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cherki-your-man-for-double-gameweek-36-fpl-team-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany defender Sule to retire this summer aged 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Niklas Sule chooses to retire this summer at the age of 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-defender-sule-to-retire-this-summer-aged-30/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-defender-sule-to-retire-this-summer-aged-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infantino's 'hot dog &amp; Coke' pledge over $2m ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/infantinos-hot-dog-amp-coke-pledge-over-2m-ticket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/infantinos-hot-dog-amp-coke-pledge-over-2m-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knaak’s tears, Jeglertz’s calm, Shaw’s goals: the story of Manchester City’s WSL title triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 10 years without a Women&rsquo;s Super League title, City are champions once more &ndash; here&rsquo;s how they did itThe sight of Rebecca Knaak fighting back tears on hearing the full-time whistle last Sunday summed up what this means. The Manchester City defender had sustained a painful shoulder injury during a victory over Liverpool snatched by her late header so probably had her own reasons for finding the combination of relief, soreness and joy a little overwhelming. But her emotions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/knaaks-tears-jeglertzs-calm-shaws-goals-the-story-of-manchester-citys-wsl-title-triumph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/knaaks-tears-jeglertzs-calm-shaws-goals-the-story-of-manchester-citys-wsl-title-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa's nearly men entering their defining moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa face their defining moment under Unai Emery in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villas-nearly-men-entering-their-defining-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villas-nearly-men-entering-their-defining-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorian government overturns World Cup venue ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian government has overturned a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/victorian-government-overturns-world-cup-venue-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/victorian-government-overturns-world-cup-venue-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-league to top-flight rise 'a killer' on body and mind - Vardy]]></title><description><![CDATA["A raw, caged animal, drinking, partying and fighting" is how Jamie Vardy's agent described his client's early career, with the striker explaining how refining himself from non-league football to Premier League superstar status was "a killer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/non-league-to-top-flight-rise-a-killer-on-body-and-mind-vardy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/non-league-to-top-flight-rise-a-killer-on-body-and-mind-vardy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If you asked me to go and do it all again, I wouldn’t’: Jamie Vardy on his rollercoaster career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striker reflects on the ultimate high with Leicester and the role of the self-titled &lsquo;Inbetweeners&rsquo; in his success&ldquo;I was just a little freak in the works.&rdquo; Jamie Vardy is reflecting on his career with the usual levels of self-deprecation and pondering whether anyone could possibly board the same rollercoaster. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not the common way of doing things, is it? I don&rsquo;t think it will probably happen again, but it did happen for me and it was hard work. It re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/if-you-asked-me-to-go-and-do-it-all-again-i-wouldnt-jamie-vardy-on-his-rollercoaster-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/if-you-asked-me-to-go-and-do-it-all-again-i-wouldnt-jamie-vardy-on-his-rollercoaster-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luis Enrique's expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders PSG in the Champions League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-ego-ridden-team-to-complete-package-why-psg-pose-ultimate-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-ego-ridden-team-to-complete-package-why-psg-pose-ultimate-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How aggressive attack &amp; defence fuelled Arsenal's Champions League run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Guillem Balague explain how Arsenal were able to "make life difficult" with the use of a man-to-man press high up the pitch to force Atletico Madrid to play the ball long in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-aggressive-attack-amp-defence-fuelled-arsenals-champions-league-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-aggressive-attack-amp-defence-fuelled-arsenals-champions-league-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did PSG 'get away' with handball decisions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock analyse two contentious handball decisions that weren't awarded against Paris St-Germain, including a potential red card for Nuno Mendes and a possible penalty for Bayern Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/did-psg-get-away-with-handball-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/did-psg-get-away-with-handball-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's 'almost impossible' to play against Kvaratskhelia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions League analysts Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock explain how Paris St-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhaelia "is a defender's worst nightmare" because of his physical and technical attributes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-its-almost-impossible-to-play-against-kvaratskhelia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-its-almost-impossible-to-play-against-kvaratskhelia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal draw at Brighton gives Man City WSL title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal play out a 1-1 draw away to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion - a result which gives Manchester City their first WSL title since 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-draw-at-brighton-gives-man-city-wsl-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-draw-at-brighton-gives-man-city-wsl-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time on 30 May?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-resolute-arsenal-will-believe-prolific-psg-can-be-beaten-in-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-resolute-arsenal-will-believe-prolific-psg-can-be-beaten-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico players given World Cup training ultimatum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican Football Federation threatens to drop players from the country's World Cup squad if they fail to report for a training camp this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-players-given-world-cup-training-ultimatum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-players-given-world-cup-training-ultimatum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Bayern pressure not enough as PSG return to Champions League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-bayern-pressure-not-enough-as-psg-return-to-champions-league-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-bayern-pressure-not-enough-as-psg-return-to-champions-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saka reacts fastest to give Arsenal lead against Atletico Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka reacts quickest as Leandro Trossard's shot is saved by Jan Oblak, putting in the rebound from close range to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emiates Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-reacts-fastest-to-give-arsenal-lead-against-atletico-madrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-reacts-fastest-to-give-arsenal-lead-against-atletico-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saka the hero as Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka scores the only goal of the game to send Arsenal back to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, as Mikel Arteta's side see off Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-the-hero-as-arsenal-reach-first-champions-league-final-in-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-the-hero-as-arsenal-reach-first-champions-league-final-in-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the Champions League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team tell you all you need to know about the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-champions-league-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-champions-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have won a first Women's Super League title in 10 years - but how did they achieve it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inside-man-citys-wsl-title-winning-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inside-man-citys-wsl-title-winning-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd have no plans for Rashford - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have no plans to reintegrate Marcus Rashford if he comes back to the club, Real Madrid are considering a return for former manager Jose Mourinho, Arsenal and Barcelona are interested in Enzo Fernandez, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-have-no-plans-for-rashford-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-have-no-plans-for-rashford-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why was Neves handball against Bayern not a penalty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich players, coaching staff and fans at the Allianz Arena were in disbelief after they were denied a penalty for a handball by Joao Neves in their semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-was-neves-handball-against-bayern-not-a-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-was-neves-handball-against-bayern-not-a-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch new Icons of Football - on iPlayer from Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Icons of Football is back, telling the incredible stories of how some of Scottish football's biggest stars made their names on the pitch and off it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-new-icons-of-football-on-iplayer-from-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-new-icons-of-football-on-iplayer-from-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/neymar-apologises-for-slapping-teenager-robinho-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/neymar-apologises-for-slapping-teenager-robinho-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic could win double - but is change inevitable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic could yet have another successful domestic season despite a rancorous and turbulent campaign. But is lots of change at the club inevitable even with success?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-could-win-double-but-is-change-inevitable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-could-win-double-but-is-change-inevitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Sheffield Wednesday avoid 15-point deduction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield Wednesday fans thought their team would start next season on -15 points. Now they know they will start on zero - and here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-did-sheffield-wednesday-avoid-15-point-deduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-did-sheffield-wednesday-avoid-15-point-deduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Palace fans want honey again - Glasner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had some unusual answers to questions at his news conference before their Conference League semi-final second leg with Shakhtar Donetsk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-fans-want-honey-again-glasner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-fans-want-honey-again-glasner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury row, yacht trip &amp; petition - what's going on with Mbappe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injury-row-yacht-trip-amp-petition-whats-going-on-with-mbappe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injury-row-yacht-trip-amp-petition-whats-going-on-with-mbappe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three becomes two in Premiership title race - fan views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the top three sides in the Scottish Premiership tells BBC Scotland they believe the title race is now between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic after Rangers' defeat at Tynestle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-becomes-two-in-premiership-title-race-fan-views/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-becomes-two-in-premiership-title-race-fan-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haiti's record scorer on Paisley, stunning Scotland &amp; escaping Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haiti's record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/haitis-record-scorer-on-paisley-stunning-scotland-amp-escaping-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/haitis-record-scorer-on-paisley-stunning-scotland-amp-escaping-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-owners-face-moment-of-reckoning-amid-fan-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-owners-face-moment-of-reckoning-amid-fan-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal players &amp; fans after 'incredible night']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta says Arsenal "created history together" and praises the atmosphere and energy of the Emirates Stadium crowd, as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-pays-tribute-to-arsenal-players-amp-fans-after-incredible-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-pays-tribute-to-arsenal-players-amp-fans-after-incredible-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Kane gives Dunfermline play-off advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Chris Kane's goal in Dunfermline Athletic's 1-0 Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final first-leg win against Arbroath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-kane-gives-dunfermline-play-off-advantage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-kane-gives-dunfermline-play-off-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adriano, Samba, R.Larcos - ranking the most iconic video game footballers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa, Pro Evolution Soccer and Football Manager have been among the most popular football video games - but who are the most iconic players from them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/adriano-samba-rlarcos-ranking-the-most-iconic-video-game-footballers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/adriano-samba-rlarcos-ranking-the-most-iconic-video-game-footballers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-remarkable-finale-but-will-13-chaotic-minutes-cost-man-city-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-remarkable-finale-but-will-13-chaotic-minutes-cost-man-city-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far&#8209;reaching consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-champions-league-failure-means-for-broken-club-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-champions-league-failure-means-for-broken-club-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Liverpool and Manchester United, managerial futures are the next big question | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s edition of the famous rivalry felt like the least important in years, except for the uncertain futures of both managersSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterIt&rsquo;s been a long time since a Manchester United v Liverpool game felt of less consequence. These are the two most successful sides in English league history, hailing from neighbouring cities and they have a rivalry that stretches back well over a century. Yet it felt perhaps only the seventh-most significant fix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-liverpool-and-manchester-united-managerial-futures-are-the-next-big-question-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-liverpool-and-manchester-united-managerial-futures-are-the-next-big-question-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manager Marcelino to leave Villarreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Marcelino will leave Villarreal at the end of the season after three years in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manager-marcelino-to-leave-villarreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manager-marcelino-to-leave-villarreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSL and WCL talking points: City have a Knaak and is Dumornay the world’s best?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OL Lyonnes ended Arsenal&rsquo;s Champions League hopes while Rebecca Knaak puts Man City on the brink of WSL title gloryWho is the best female player in the world right now? Melchie Dumornay continues to make a strong claim for that accolade after her starring role in OL Lyonnes&rsquo; comeback to beat Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. The fearless Haiti international won a first-half penalty and provided a superb assist for Jule Brand&rsquo;s late winner in the second leg, as well a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-and-wcl-talking-points-city-have-a-knaak-and-is-dumornay-the-worlds-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-and-wcl-talking-points-city-have-a-knaak-and-is-dumornay-the-worlds-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unacceptable season cannot be repeated - Van Dijk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his side's season has been "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unacceptable-season-cannot-be-repeated-van-dijk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unacceptable-season-cannot-be-repeated-van-dijk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says Cunha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha believes interim boss Michael Carrick is the perfect man to reconnect the club to its trophy-laden past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-has-the-ferguson-magic-says-cunha/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-has-the-ferguson-magic-says-cunha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every Man Utd goalscorer against Liverpool since 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 2010 to the present day, there have been 23 players who have scored for Manchester United against Liverpool in the Premier League. Can you name them all in our quiz?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-man-utd-goalscorer-against-liverpool-since-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-man-utd-goalscorer-against-liverpool-since-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play-off pressure piles up for St Mirren v Kilmarnock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kilmarnock's trip to visit St Mirren on Saturday could potentially decide which of the sides is consigned to a play-off to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/play-off-pressure-piles-up-for-st-mirren-v-kilmarnock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/play-off-pressure-piles-up-for-st-mirren-v-kilmarnock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: SPFL round-up as Inverness CT &amp; East Kilbride celebrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the goals from the final weekend in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 as Inverness CT and East Kilbride celebrate title victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-spfl-round-up-as-inverness-ct-amp-east-kilbride-celebrate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-spfl-round-up-as-inverness-ct-amp-east-kilbride-celebrate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renaud to seal summer move to Hearts - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts linked with young defender on loan in Northern Ireland as French midfielder moves closer to Tynecastle switch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/renaud-to-seal-summer-move-to-hearts-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/renaud-to-seal-summer-move-to-hearts-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Titanic game at Tynecastle as Hearts host Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the winner of Hearts v Rangers go on to be champions? Plus SPFL weekend debrief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-titanic-game-at-tynecastle-as-hearts-host-rangers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-titanic-game-at-tynecastle-as-hearts-host-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davide Ancelotti: My dad, my tactics and Brazil's World Cup prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil assistant manager Davide Ancelotti sits down with BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan to discuss his coaching philosophy, inspirations and ideals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/davide-ancelotti-my-dad-my-tactics-and-brazils-world-cup-prospects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/davide-ancelotti-my-dad-my-tactics-and-brazils-world-cup-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts trio pick up PFA Scotland prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claudio Braga is the is the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year, with Derek McInnes and Eva Olid making it a managerial double for the Tynecastle club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-trio-pick-up-pfa-scotland-prizes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-trio-pick-up-pfa-scotland-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to Everton's &pound;40m signing Dibling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The curious case of Tyler Dibling - BBC Sport chief football writers asks what has happened to Everton's &pound;40m youngster and what does the future hold?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-happened-to-evertons-pound40m-signing-dibling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-happened-to-evertons-pound40m-signing-dibling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-korean-side-to-make-rare-trip-to-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/north-korean-side-to-make-rare-trip-to-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Premflix' and tourist fans - future of football predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former broadcasting executive Neil Duncanson and author Alex Fynn, who made remarkably accurate predictions about football's future in 1994, discuss what the game will look like in 10 years' time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premflix-and-tourist-fans-future-of-football-predictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premflix-and-tourist-fans-future-of-football-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinicius scores twice as Madrid win to keep Barcelona waiting for title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 to keep Barcelona waiting to win the La Liga title ahead of next week's El Clasico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/vinicius-scores-twice-as-madrid-win-to-keep-barcelona-waiting-for-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/vinicius-scores-twice-as-madrid-win-to-keep-barcelona-waiting-for-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Sesko goal have been ruled out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards believe Benjamin Sesko's goal against Liverpool should not have stood after it brushed his fingers, saying under the laws of the game it should have been a handball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-sesko-goal-have-been-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-sesko-goal-have-been-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick 'deserves chance' to continue at Man Utd - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Michael Carrick "deserves a chance" as Manchester United's manager next season after securing a Champions League spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-deserves-chance-to-continue-at-man-utd-shearer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-deserves-chance-to-continue-at-man-utd-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'outstanding' Tottenham beat Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses Tottenham Hotspur's "brave" press during their win against Aston Villa in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-outstanding-tottenham-beat-villa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-outstanding-tottenham-beat-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exceptional' Mainoo is proving his worth - Richards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is "exceptional" after scoring the winning goal in their match against Liverpool in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exceptional-mainoo-is-proving-his-worth-richards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exceptional-mainoo-is-proving-his-worth-richards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A huge night for Spurs - but who are favourites to go down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham's 2-1 win at Aston Villa moved them out of the Premier League relegation zone - but who are now the favourites to go down?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-huge-night-for-spurs-but-who-are-favourites-to-go-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-huge-night-for-spurs-but-who-are-favourites-to-go-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Tottenham Hotspur's superb win at Aston Villa the moment the tide turned intheir fight against Premier League relegation, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-tide-turned-for-troubled-spurs-under-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-tide-turned-for-troubled-spurs-under-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juventus target Man City's Reijnders - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juventus target Man City's Tijjani Reijnders, Newcastle hope to retain striker Will Osula, Crystal Palace and Chelsea eye Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/juventus-target-man-citys-reijnders-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/juventus-target-man-citys-reijnders-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 'cannot be happy' despite Villa win - De Zerbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players "cannot be happy yet" after they moved out of the relegation zone after beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-cannot-be-happy-despite-villa-win-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-cannot-be-happy-despite-villa-win-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs out of relegation zone with Villa win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur propel themselves out of the relegation zone with a commanding 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-out-of-relegation-zone-with-villa-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-out-of-relegation-zone-with-villa-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Manchester United secure their spot in the Champions League next season after a 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-beat-liverpool-to-secure-champions-league-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-beat-liverpool-to-secure-champions-league-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth up to sixth with win over poor Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth move up to sixth place to boost their hopes of finishing in a European spot after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-up-to-sixth-with-win-over-poor-palace/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-up-to-sixth-with-win-over-poor-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts chase history as Rangers reach critical point]]></title><description><![CDATA["Tynecastle will be an electrifying experience," writes Tom English, previewing Rangers' visit to Scottish Premiership pacesetters Heart of Midlothian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-chase-history-as-rangers-reach-critical-point/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-chase-history-as-rangers-reach-critical-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-secures-champions-league-what-are-man-utd-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-secures-champions-league-what-are-man-utd-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted issues with his own side after the 3-2 defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slots-var-fury-but-loss-highlights-liverpool-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slots-var-fury-but-loss-highlights-liverpool-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City snatch late win over Liverpool to extend WSL title lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Manchester City's Rebecca Knaak scores a late winner against Liverpool to extend their title lead in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-snatch-late-win-over-liverpool-to-extend-wsl-title-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-city-snatch-late-win-over-liverpool-to-extend-wsl-title-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief for Celtic... now does O'Neill want Rangers to win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill recognises there is still "little margin for error" after his side beat 10-man Hibernian to draw level with Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/relief-for-celtic-now-does-oneill-want-rangers-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/relief-for-celtic-now-does-oneill-want-rangers-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The battle for sixth... and why teams might need to lose on final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Premier League's battle for European places hots up, BBC Sport assesses the situation - and some very strange potential quirks in the race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-battle-for-sixth-and-why-teams-might-need-to-lose-on-final-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-battle-for-sixth-and-why-teams-might-need-to-lose-on-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea beat Leicester City to secure Champions League place - highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Chelsea secure a spot in the Women's Champions League after beating Leicester City 3-1 in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-beat-leicester-city-to-secure-champions-league-place-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-beat-leicester-city-to-secure-champions-league-place-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead Newcastle into next season after talks with the club's Saudi Arabian leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-set-to-stay-in-charge-of-newcastle-after-summit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-set-to-stay-in-charge-of-newcastle-after-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferguson-taken-to-hospital-as-precaution-before-man-utd-v-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferguson-taken-to-hospital-as-precaution-before-man-utd-v-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Rangers beat Montrose to set up Old Firm cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders Rangers make it to their fourth consecutive Women's Scottish Cup final - where they will face rivals Celtic - after a 2-0 victory over brave Montrose at Hampden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/holders-rangers-beat-montrose-to-set-up-old-firm-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/holders-rangers-beat-montrose-to-set-up-old-firm-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sack boss Still after less than three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watford-sack-boss-still-after-less-than-three-months/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watford-sack-boss-still-after-less-than-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Spurs... relegated Barrow are kings of chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[After five managers during the season, 'Kings of chaos' Barrow have been relegated from League Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forget-spurs-relegated-barrow-are-kings-of-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forget-spurs-relegated-barrow-are-kings-of-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-would-it-cost-england-and-scotland-fans-to-go-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-would-it-cost-england-and-scotland-fans-to-go-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was season a missed opportunity for Wrexham?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After finishing seventh in the Championship, BBC Sport looks at whether or not Wrexham will see the 2025-26 season as a missed opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-season-a-missed-opportunity-for-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-season-a-missed-opportunity-for-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-it-advantage-arsenal-in-dramatic-title-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-it-advantage-arsenal-in-dramatic-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-much-maligned-gyokeres-proved-his-critics-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-much-maligned-gyokeres-proved-his-critics-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-for-hair-pulling-in-2026-is-it-time-to-change-law/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-for-hair-pulling-in-2026-is-it-time-to-change-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit for McKenna and Hull a play-off force - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Final Score Sam Parkin gives his take on the big EFL talking points as Ipswich win promotion and Hull make the play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/credit-for-mckenna-and-hull-a-play-off-force-sam-parkins-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/credit-for-mckenna-and-hull-a-play-off-force-sam-parkins-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/woodwork-woe-and-a-spurs-lifeline-west-ham-suffer-in-survival-fight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/woodwork-woe-and-a-spurs-lifeline-west-ham-suffer-in-survival-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford flying - but will sixth be good enough for Champions League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many predicted Brentford to go down. Instead they are on the cusp of securing European football next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-flying-but-will-sixth-be-good-enough-for-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-flying-but-will-sixth-be-good-enough-for-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR, fine margins &amp; 'superior' Lyon cost Arsenal Champions League final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal eliminated from the Champions League by Lyon after a 4-3 aggregrate defeat and an eventful match in France - with VAR heavily involved throughout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-fine-margins-amp-superior-lyon-cost-arsenal-champions-league-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-fine-margins-amp-superior-lyon-cost-arsenal-champions-league-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Ipswich better equipped for Premier League this time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town have won promotion from the Championship for the second time in three years - but are they better equipped for the Premier League in 2026?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-ipswich-better-equipped-for-premier-league-this-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-ipswich-better-equipped-for-premier-league-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm accountable for Man Utd results - Skinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says he is accountable for results after home draw with Brighton makes it one win in nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-accountable-for-man-utd-results-skinner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-accountable-for-man-utd-results-skinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shy-anderson-on-england-nerves-and-becoming-a-leader/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shy-anderson-on-england-nerves-and-becoming-a-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We got police escort to Vardy's party' - Leicester's 5,000-1 title win 10 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League title-winning captain Wes Morgan and former Leicester City team-mate Marc Albrighton reflect on the club's 5,000-1 triumph a decade on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-got-police-escort-to-vardys-party-leicesters-5000-1-title-win-10-years-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-got-police-escort-to-vardys-party-leicesters-5000-1-title-win-10-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-lost-myself-bright-on-retirement-abuse-and-the-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-lost-myself-bright-on-retirement-abuse-and-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Parker leaves Burnley manager’s job after relegation from Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker departs by mutual consent after talks with boardHe won promotion last season with 30 clean sheetsScott Parker has left his position as Burnley&rsquo;s manager after the club&rsquo;s relegation from the Premier League. The 45-year-old had a year left on his contract.A Burnley statement said: &ldquo;Parker and the board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude. During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scott-parker-leaves-burnley-managers-job-after-relegation-from-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scott-parker-leaves-burnley-managers-job-after-relegation-from-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney+ to broadcast live men’s Champions League games for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several European countries, including Sweden, coveredAuction outcome will be welcomed by clubs and leaguesDisney+ has secured live rights for men&rsquo;s Champions League matches for the first time, with Uefa attracting a new buyer in the auction of broadcast packages for its flagship club competition.Disney has been named as the preferred bidder in several European countries, one of which is understood to be Sweden, in the auction of 19 TV markets for the 2027-31 cycle that concluded this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disney-to-broadcast-live-mens-champions-league-games-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disney-to-broadcast-live-mens-champions-league-games-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meetA World Cup that Fifa&rsquo;s president, Gianni Infantino, billed at the draw last December as &ldquo;the greatest event that humanity has ever seen&rdquo; will certainly be the most lucrative competition in sporting history.Fifa has spent the last few years upgrading its revenue proj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-13bn-world-cup-how-the-numbers-stack-up-on-fifas-2026-balance-sheet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-13bn-world-cup-how-the-numbers-stack-up-on-fifas-2026-balance-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Shankly v Revie to the ‘ghost goal’: all-English European semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa in the Europa League, we look at seven other all-English semi-final clashes in EuropeThere can be few more enjoyable feelings for an away player than to silence Anfield. Billy Bremner did so in the first leg of this tie when he headed home unmarked to score what turned out to be the only goal across 180 minutes of action. John Toshack tried to respond but his shot was blocked on the line as Leeds&rsquo; fearsome defence defied Liverpool. &ldquo;If you mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-shankly-v-revie-to-the-ghost-goal-all-english-european-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-shankly-v-revie-to-the-ghost-goal-all-english-european-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain. Leader. Far-right sympathiser. Terry joins ranks of football’s radicalised | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Terry&rsquo;s journey into the internet pipeline is by no means an isolated case &ndash; what makes footballers so susceptible?And so we ask ourselves: how did it come to this? Did we miss the signs? Were there red flags that went unheeded, cries for help that fell on closed ears, forks in the road not taken? Or ultimately, for all our best efforts, was it always going to end like this? Is it, in fact, possible that John Terry was a far-right sympathiser all along?Yes, it&rsquo;s been a cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-leader-far-right-sympathiser-terry-joins-ranks-of-footballs-radicalised-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-leader-far-right-sympathiser-terry-joins-ranks-of-footballs-radicalised-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diego Simeone can breathe again as fortune favours Atlético Madrid at last | Sid Lowe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madrid&rsquo;s manic man in black is the personification of the club&rsquo;s longing to be back in the Champions League finalDiego Simeone had patrolled the touchline all in black, heart racing and arms waving, applying all the pressure he could, seeking to impart his justice, as Danny Makkelie went to the pitchside monitor to make the decision that could have decided this game. Now, as the referee crossed the line back on to the pitch, signalling that there would not be a second penalty for Ars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/diego-simeone-can-breathe-again-as-fortune-favours-atltico-madrid-at-last-sid-lowe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/diego-simeone-can-breathe-again-as-fortune-favours-atltico-madrid-at-last-sid-lowe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta left ‘incredibly fuming’ after VAR denies Arsenal penalty against Atlético]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;At this level, I&rsquo;m sorry but this cannot happen&rsquo;Both sides had converted penalties in 1-1 drawMikel Arteta described &shy;himself as &ldquo;incredibly fuming&rdquo; after &shy;Arsenal were denied a penalty that might have&nbsp;given them a lead to take from&nbsp;the first leg of their &shy;Champions League semi-final against &shy;Atl&eacute;tico&nbsp;Madrid.With the score at 1-1 in the 78th minute, the Dutch referee Danny&nbsp;Makkelie pointed to the spot after the Atl&eacute;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-left-incredibly-fuming-after-var-denies-arsenal-penalty-against-atltico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-left-incredibly-fuming-after-var-denies-arsenal-penalty-against-atltico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal demolish Leicester 7-0 to keep heat on Manchester City in WSL title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal condemned a broken Leicester to a bottom-place finish in the WSL and kept the pressure on Manchester City at the top with a dominant win. Two goals each from Sweden&rsquo;s Smilla Holmberg and Stina Blackstenius and one apiece from Frida Maanum, Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson, helped Arsenal reduce their goal-difference deficit with the league leaders from 13 to six.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m so happy,&rdquo; said the Arsenal head coach, Ren&eacute;e Slegers. &ldquo;We wanted to win today,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-demolish-leicester-7-0-to-keep-heat-on-manchester-city-in-wsl-title-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-demolish-leicester-7-0-to-keep-heat-on-manchester-city-in-wsl-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG and Bayern’s box-fresh talents or Premier League title tussle: you can only have one | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League isn&rsquo;t as fun and fizzy as PSG v Bayern but that&rsquo;s the price of the twice-weekly churn that rewards discipline and sacrificeIn the novel Rabbit, Run, John Updike has one of his characters, a groovy and progressive 1960s priest, calling round to talk to his fellow minister, a hard German Lutheran, about the secret doubts he harbours about his faith. Is the doctrine really necessary? Is hell just, you know, a metaphor? He likes Jesus. But maybe he also likes sinful th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayerns-box-fresh-talents-or-premier-league-title-tussle-you-can-only-have-one-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayerns-box-fresh-talents-or-premier-league-title-tussle-you-can-only-have-one-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Palace back in business under Glasner but Shakhtar no pushovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager has helped players rediscover their form and they want to repay him with a fitting farewell in EuropeIt&rsquo;s an occasion Crystal Palace supporters have waited a lifetime for. Around 6,000 are expected to make the pilgrimage to southern Poland for the first leg of their Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday evening, with many travelling in expectation of eventually adding more silverware to the FA Cup and Community Shield they have already won under Oliver G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-back-in-business-under-glasner-but-shakhtar-no-pushovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-back-in-business-under-glasner-but-shakhtar-no-pushovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Leaks hacker Rui Pinto acquitted of 241 counts in second Portuguese trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Case dismissed after court rules the charges were &lsquo;invalid&rsquo;37-year-old had been accused of illegally accessing emailsRui Pinto, the hacker behind the Football Leaks revelations that exposed dodgy dealings in world football, was acquitted on Wednesday of all charges in a second Portuguese trial, despite having previously been convicted for similar offences.The 37-year-old had been on trial since January 2025 over 241 alleged counts of illegally accessing email accounts belonging to se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-leaks-hacker-rui-pinto-acquitted-of-241-counts-in-second-portuguese-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-leaks-hacker-rui-pinto-acquitted-of-241-counts-in-second-portuguese-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk appeals to Cas against reported four-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian has not played since November 2024Cas confirms appeal by Mudryk against the FAThe Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed to the court of arbitration for sport after he received a reported four-year playing ban from the Football Association for the use of a banned substance.Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 after he failed a drug test while on international duty with Ukraine and began a provisional suspension. Under the terms of any four-year ban he wou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-forward-mykhailo-mudryk-appeals-to-cas-against-reported-four-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-forward-mykhailo-mudryk-appeals-to-cas-against-reported-four-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool expect Salah to return from injury before end of his farewell season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears that Salah had played last game for Reds have easedInjury sustained against Palace found to be minorMohamed Salah is expected to play again for Liverpool before the end of his farewell season after being diagnosed with a minor muscle injury.Salah was substituted in the 59th minute of Liverpool&rsquo;s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday with a hamstring problem. The 33-year-old&rsquo;s reaction at the time &ndash; applauding all four sides of Anfield before heading straight down the tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-expect-salah-to-return-from-injury-before-end-of-his-farewell-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-expect-salah-to-return-from-injury-before-end-of-his-farewell-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa chase destiny against resurgent Nottingham Forest in all-Midlands showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Unai Emery&rsquo;s side are hoping to right past wrongs, their opponents are a serious threat under V&iacute;tor PereiraIt is eight years since Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest played out a Championship classic, a topsy-turvy 5-5 draw at Villa Park in which Tammy Abraham got four goals. John McGinn was also in the Villa side and Matty Cash scored to earn Forest a 3-2 lead with 22 minutes on the clock, before more drama ensued. Forest were reduced to 10 men but Lewis Grabban, who played fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-chase-destiny-against-resurgent-nottingham-forest-in-all-midlands-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-chase-destiny-against-resurgent-nottingham-forest-in-all-midlands-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran goalkeeper, 70, to return to pitch for official game in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Aacute;ngel Mateos Gonz&aacute;lez due to play for CD Colunga, making him oldest player to take part in official matchAt an age when many veteran footballers might prefer to be regaling grandchildren, friends and assorted barflies with slightly embroidered tales of their former sporting prowess, 70-year-old &Aacute;ngel Mateos Gonz&aacute;lez is heading back on to the pitch.The Spaniard, who retired from competitive football 27 years ago, is due to play in goal for the Asturian team CD Colunga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/veteran-goalkeeper-70-to-return-to-pitch-for-official-game-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/veteran-goalkeeper-70-to-return-to-pitch-for-official-game-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football’s greatest games: from Messi’s magnificence to the mighty Magyars]]></title><description><![CDATA[PSG 5-4 Bayern, arguably the wildest match in Champions League history, has sparked a debate about football&rsquo;s finest dramas &ndash; here are six to savourIt&rsquo;s hard not to start with the most recent World Cup final, which for entertainment is surely the finest in the tournament&rsquo;s 96-year history. Two protagonists, each the heartbeat of their sides, stole the show: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbapp&eacute;, the former scoring twice and dictating play after he singlehandedly dragged A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/footballs-greatest-games-from-messis-magnificence-to-the-mighty-magyars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/footballs-greatest-games-from-messis-magnificence-to-the-mighty-magyars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada gets 13-game ban after punching opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentinian punched Huesca&rsquo;s Jorge Pulido in the faceIncident came after he was sent off for shoving PulidoThe Spanish football federation has banned Real Zaragoza&rsquo;s goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches after he punched a Huesca player in the face.The federation&rsquo;s disciplinary committee said the former Argentina international and his club would also be fined, after Andrada was first sent off then &ldquo;attacked&rdquo; Huesca&rsquo;s Jorge Pulido in the second-tier derby l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-zaragoza-goalkeeper-andrada-gets-13-game-ban-after-punching-opponent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-zaragoza-goalkeeper-andrada-gets-13-game-ban-after-punching-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Feeling genuinely sorry for Guardiola and others who missed PSG 5-4 Bayern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While a match-up between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain would almost certainly be most neutrals&rsquo; Bigger Cup final of choice, the major benefit of these two European heavyweights meeting in the semi-finals is that we get to watch them do it all again next week. While Football Daily has occasionally felt first-world resentment at being forced to sit through no end of turgid footballing dross masquerading as top-tier, top-flight entert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-feeling-genuinely-sorry-for-guardiola-and-others-who-missed-psg-5-4-bayern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-feeling-genuinely-sorry-for-guardiola-and-others-who-missed-psg-5-4-bayern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG and Bayern deliver a Champions League all-time classic | Football Weekly video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew to discuss Tuesday night&rsquo;s Champions League thriller and Ipswich&rsquo;s late push for automatic promotionOn today&rsquo;s pod: The panel discuss the record-breaking nine-goal Champions League semi-final between PSG and Bayern Munich. Where does it rank among the greatest games ever? Was it chaos or perfection? And how do you analyse a match in which both teams seemed entirely committed to attack? From Harry Kane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayern-deliver-a-champions-league-all-time-classic-football-weekly-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayern-deliver-a-champions-league-all-time-classic-football-weekly-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG and Bayern deliver an all-time classic – Football Weekly podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew to discuss Tuesday night&rsquo;s Champions League thriller and Ipswich&rsquo;s late push for automatic promotionRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On today&rsquo;s pod: The panel discuss the record-breaking nine-goal Champions League semi-final between PSG and Bayern Munich. Where does it rank among the greatest games ever? Was it chaos or perfection? And how do you analyse a match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayern-deliver-an-all-time-classic-football-weekly-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/psg-and-bayern-deliver-an-all-time-classic-football-weekly-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pinnacle of art and culture’: Europe’s media on nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions League semi-final first leg was described as &lsquo;pure madness&rsquo; and &lsquo;football in its finest essence&rsquo;French media were in thrall to a victory hailed as a milestone performance, calling Paris Saint-Germain&rsquo;s 100th win in the Champions League &ldquo;one of the finest&rdquo; in the club&rsquo;s history.Bayern Munich will be hoping for a repeat of their goal bonanza when they host the holders in the semi-final return leg next Wednesday, with Tuesday&rsquo;s 5-4 los]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pinnacle-of-art-and-culture-europes-media-on-nine-goal-psg-bayern-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pinnacle-of-art-and-culture-europes-media-on-nine-goal-psg-bayern-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashley Cole: ‘The players have to trust what I’m asking them to do’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back is in his first manager&rsquo;s job, with playoff-chasing Serie B side, CesenaIt has been a long journey for Ashley Cole, but also for his wife, Sharon Canu. It took seven years for Cole to get his first job as a head coach, with Cesena in Italy, having retired from playing. During that time, Sharon had to endure many dinner table tactical briefings with salt and pepper shakers. The pair met a decade ago while Cole was playing for Roma &ndash; Canu i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ashley-cole-the-players-have-to-trust-what-im-asking-them-to-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ashley-cole-the-players-have-to-trust-what-im-asking-them-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bright won eight Women&rsquo;s Super League titles at ChelseaDefender retired from England duty in 2025 with 88 capsMillie Bright has announced her immediate retirement, ending a trophy-laden career during which she won eight Women&rsquo;s Super League titles and six Women&rsquo;s FA Cups with Chelsea.The defender, who retired from international football in 2025, also helped England win the 2022 European Championship on home soil, and in 2023 &ndash; in the absence of the injured captain Leah Wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ive-given-all-i-can-chelseas-millie-bright-announces-retirement-with-immediate-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ive-given-all-i-can-chelseas-millie-bright-announces-retirement-with-immediate-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Pauli captain says decision undermines the sport as force for goodSocceroos veteran is on track for third World Cup appearanceWorld Cup-bound Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken aim at Fifa and the US over the governing body&rsquo;s awarding of a peace prize to President Donald Trump, heightening tensions ahead of a tournament already weighed down by geopolitical pressures and controversial pricing.Irvine has previously captained Australia and is on track to appear at his third Worl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australias-jackson-irvine-says-trumps-fifa-peace-prize-makes-mockery-of-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australias-jackson-irvine-says-trumps-fifa-peace-prize-makes-mockery-of-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams should now be exempt from US federal taxes Many will still have to pay US state and city taxFifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury.After months of lobbying Fifa has secured a significant breakthrough that should result in the national associations being exempt from federal taxes, although many will still have to pay state and city tax on their World Cup earnings. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-world-cup-teams-poised-for-tax-exemption-after-fifa-talks-with-us-treasury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-world-cup-teams-poised-for-tax-exemption-after-fifa-talks-with-us-treasury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Thomas, Sergio Agüero, Josh Stones: football’s latest title-winning goals | The Knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: dramatic late drops into the relegation zone, the Italia 90 XI and teams wearing away kits in finalsMail us with your all of your questions and answers&ldquo;York City won the National League, and achieved promotion to the EFL, thanks to a goal from Josh Stones in the 103rd minute of their final game,&rdquo; writes Eddie Giles. &ldquo;Which players have scored the latest title-winning goals?&rdquo;In case you&rsquo;ve been at a digital detox retreat for the past few days, York&rsquo;s Josh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-thomas-sergio-agero-josh-stones-footballs-latest-title-winning-goals-the-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-thomas-sergio-agero-josh-stones-footballs-latest-title-winning-goals-the-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I will love it. Love it’: 30 years on from Kevin Keegan’s infamous rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The then Newcastle manager&rsquo;s on-air blast at Sir Alex Ferguson remains a classic Premier League momentPremier League history is littered with red letter days and Monday 29 April 1996 will for ever rank among the most memorable. Thirty years on, recollections of the aftermath of Newcastle&rsquo;s 1-0 victory at Leeds remain vivid. Keith Gillespie&rsquo;s goal saw Kevin Keegan&rsquo;s team move three points behind the leaders, Manchester United, with two fixtures remaining.Before Newcastle&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-will-love-it-love-it-30-years-on-from-kevin-keegans-infamous-rant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-will-love-it-love-it-30-years-on-from-kevin-keegans-infamous-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Football Shirts: inside the vault home to their most valuable vintage gear – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic Football Shirts have been in business for 20 years, selling over one million shirts (so far) and keeping the most iconic match-worn pieces in their temperature-controlled vault. Michael Butler travelled to Manchester to meet the CFS founders Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/classic-football-shirts-inside-the-vault-home-to-their-most-valuable-vintage-gear-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/classic-football-shirts-inside-the-vault-home-to-their-most-valuable-vintage-gear-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … Chelsea’s Wembley trip amid more managerial chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist on BlueCo&rsquo;s &lsquo;self-reflection&rsquo; as another normal week ended with a place in the FA Cup finalBuy this cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-chelseas-wembley-trip-amid-more-managerial-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-chelseas-wembley-trip-amid-more-managerial-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We are not happy’: Chiamaka Nnadozie on Wafcon debacle, boomboxes and Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brighton and Nigeria goalkeeper is highly critical of the decision to push back Wafcon, but still has hope for the future of the women&rsquo;s game in AfricaChiamaka Nnadozie has, at the age of 25, earned her place in the pantheon of African goalkeepers alongside legends such as Cameroon&rsquo;s Thomas N&rsquo;Kono and Morocco&rsquo;s Zaki Badou.Nnadozie featured at her first World Cup finals for Nigeria at 18, then played at the 2023 tournament and is the only goalkeeper to have won the Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-are-not-happy-chiamaka-nnadozie-on-wafcon-debacle-boomboxes-and-brighton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-are-not-happy-chiamaka-nnadozie-on-wafcon-debacle-boomboxes-and-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What, Howe and why: big questions Saudi owners may ask under-fire Newcastle manager | Louise Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Run of five defeats could lead to awkward queries this week, including why &pound;124m of attacking talent is being underusedEddie Howe is braced for forensic questioning by Newcastle&rsquo;s Saudi Arabian owners at a Northumberland country house hotel in the middle of this week. Matfen Hall sells itself as a venue for rest and relaxation but Newcastle&rsquo;s struggling manager knows that, with his future at St James&rsquo; Park in the balance, a scheduled &ldquo;summit meeting&rdquo; with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-howe-and-why-big-questions-saudi-owners-may-ask-under-fire-newcastle-manager-louise-taylor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-howe-and-why-big-questions-saudi-owners-may-ask-under-fire-newcastle-manager-louise-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup group stage set for yellow card amnesty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa is set to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-group-stage-set-for-yellow-card-amnesty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-group-stage-set-for-yellow-card-amnesty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal expect Havertz to play in title run-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal expect Kai Havertz to play a part in their title run-in despite the forward suffering a muscular injury against Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-expect-havertz-to-play-in-title-run-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-expect-havertz-to-play-in-title-run-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton and Ipswich face automatic promotion showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton must beat Ipswich to take their Championship promotion push to the final day, but a win for Town would see them all but back in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-and-ipswich-face-automatic-promotion-showdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-and-ipswich-face-automatic-promotion-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-win-the-champions-league-place-your-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-win-the-champions-league-place-your-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers blink but twists still to come in colossal title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[This epic Scottish Premiership season won't be over until it's over, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-blink-but-twists-still-to-come-in-colossal-title-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-blink-but-twists-still-to-come-in-colossal-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Premier League finally has a relegation battle | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[After recent seasons with a defined bottom three, a handful of nervous clubs are aiming to beat the drop to the ChampionshipSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterIt was a good weekend for Nottingham Forest, although perhaps not as good as it looked like it might be on Friday night. That evening, when they handed Sunderland their record defeat at the Stadium of Light, winning 5-0, Forest must have been expecting to pull away from at least one of their relegation rivals. As it turned out,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-premier-league-finally-has-a-relegation-battle-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-premier-league-finally-has-a-relegation-battle-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions League at risk for Man Utd so what next for Skinner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Securing Women's Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United's hands - so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/champions-league-at-risk-for-man-utd-so-what-next-for-skinner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/champions-league-at-risk-for-man-utd-so-what-next-for-skinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pure ecstasy' - York and a Saturday that may never be beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio York broadcaster David Ward on York City's promotion, passion and a priceless piece of commentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pure-ecstasy-york-and-a-saturday-that-may-never-be-beaten/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pure-ecstasy-york-and-a-saturday-that-may-never-be-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout']]></title><description><![CDATA[Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/four-ways-to-tackle-footballs-frustrating-tactical-timeout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/four-ways-to-tackle-footballs-frustrating-tactical-timeout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real striker Mbappe a doubt for El Clasico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the El Clasico against rivals Barcelona next month because of a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-striker-mbappe-a-doubt-for-el-clasico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-striker-mbappe-a-doubt-for-el-clasico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braga, Just, Maswanhise &amp; Shankland up for PFA Scotland award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts forwards Claudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland and Motherwell attackers Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise are the four candidates for PFA Scotland's player of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/braga-just-maswanhise-amp-shankland-up-for-pfa-scotland-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/braga-just-maswanhise-amp-shankland-up-for-pfa-scotland-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braga, Just, Maswanhise &amp; Shankland up for award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts forwards Claudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland and Motherwell attackers Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise are the four candidates for PFA Scotland's player of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/braga-just-maswanhise-amp-shankland-up-for-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/braga-just-maswanhise-amp-shankland-up-for-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Newcastle get dragged into relegation fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle have lost their past five games in all competitions and are eight points clear of the Premier League bottom three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-newcastle-get-dragged-into-relegation-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-newcastle-get-dragged-into-relegation-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WCL and WSL talking points: Arsenal show super strength but Manchester pair stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bar&ccedil;a&rsquo;s need to adapt on show in Bayern draw, while Sam Kerr&rsquo;s &lsquo;perfect hat-trick&rsquo; is denied by a lack of technologyAlexia Putellas said Barcelona have to &ldquo;adapt our game&rdquo; after a 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The match, in which the scorer of Bayern&rsquo;s equaliser, Franziska Kett, was sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo&rsquo;s hair late on, was a far cry from the 7-1 victory the Spanish champ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wcl-and-wsl-talking-points-arsenal-show-super-strength-but-manchester-pair-stumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wcl-and-wsl-talking-points-arsenal-show-super-strength-but-manchester-pair-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell rediscover mojo to have say in title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts and Celtic beware as Motherwell find their mojo again to have say in Scottish Premiership title race, writes Kheredine Idessane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-rediscover-mojo-to-have-say-in-title-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-rediscover-mojo-to-have-say-in-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['King makers' Motherwell rediscover mojo to have say in title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts and Celtic beware as Motherwell find their mojo again to have say in Scottish Premiership title race, writes Kheredine Idessane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/king-makers-motherwell-rediscover-mojo-to-have-say-in-title-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/king-makers-motherwell-rediscover-mojo-to-have-say-in-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham and Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons is "heartbroken" to have injured his anterior cruciate ligament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-simons-to-miss-rest-of-season-and-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-simons-to-miss-rest-of-season-and-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Football Show pundits Gilly Flaherty and Nia Jones look at Sam Kerr's legitimate goal that wasn't given due to a lack of goalline technology in the WSL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lack-of-goalline-technology-denied-kerr-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lack-of-goalline-technology-denied-kerr-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Crystal Palace's issues last season, could a Premier League club lose their European place once again because of dual ownership issues?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-a-premier-league-club-lose-their-european-place-once-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-a-premier-league-club-lose-their-european-place-once-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Can you name every FA Cup finalist since 2010?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the underdogs to the serial winners, can you name every FA Cup finalist since 2010?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-can-you-name-every-fa-cup-finalist-since-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-can-you-name-every-fa-cup-finalist-since-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: League 1 title race heats up &amp; East Kilbride near promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-league-1-title-race-heats-up-amp-east-kilbride-near-promotion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-league-1-title-race-heats-up-amp-east-kilbride-near-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&aacute;nchez plays long game for McFarlane, Southampton can take heart, Arteta tries to gain edge and Isak will come good One moment from their FA Cup semi-final to Chelsea will haunt Leeds. When Tosin Adarabioyo stretched for a through ball and couldn&rsquo;t quite get there, quarter of an hour in, everything seemed to slow down. There was Brenden Aaronson with just Robert S&aacute;nchez to beat, with the chance to put Leeds ahead against a side that hadn&rsquo;t scored in five Premier League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-and-fa-cup-semi-finals-10-talking-points-from-the-weekends-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-and-fa-cup-semi-finals-10-talking-points-from-the-weekends-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Derby drama &amp; defeat for Rangers -&#8239;it's&#8239;the SPFL debrief.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts beat nine-man Hibs, Rangers lose to Motherwell and who is in play-off danger?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-derby-drama-amp-defeat-for-rangers-8239its8239the-spfl-debrief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-derby-drama-amp-defeat-for-rangers-8239its8239the-spfl-debrief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One weekend, two games and 7,140 sq metres of grass: a week with the Wembley ground staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[From preparation to game mode, the upkeep of Wembley&rsquo;s pitch is carried out to an astonishing level of perfectionismKarl Standley and his assistant Cameron Hutcheon have gathered in their usual spot in the south-west corner of Wembley Stadium clutching hot cups of tea. Standley is a coffee devotee but on matchdays, as a nod to his mum, who enjoys a brew whatever the temperature, he mixes things up.After every kick-off the pair gaze out at 7,140 sq metres of glistening green perfection like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-weekend-two-games-and-7140-sq-metres-of-grass-a-week-with-the-wembley-ground-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-weekend-two-games-and-7140-sq-metres-of-grass-a-week-with-the-wembley-ground-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwin expects transfer interest in Ferry - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee United boss expects interest in left-back, Rangers head coach cites penalty incident and John McGinn on Everton's radar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goodwin-expects-transfer-interest-in-ferry-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goodwin-expects-transfer-interest-in-ferry-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making history and facing Neymar - Lingard on life in Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/making-history-and-facing-neymar-lingard-on-life-in-brazil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/making-history-and-facing-neymar-lingard-on-life-in-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lingard on playing in Brazil and Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Lingard talks about moving to Corinthians, and discusses why Michael Carrick should get the Manchester United manager's job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lingard-on-playing-in-brazil-and-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lingard-on-playing-in-brazil-and-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns says she spent "four days of hell in hospital" after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/four-days-of-hell-in-hospital-kearns-on-miscarriage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/four-days-of-hell-in-hospital-kearns-on-miscarriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tactical stoppages need clamping down on - Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy believes Chelsea utilised "an obvious tactical stoppage" in their FA Cup semi-final win against Leeds United, and proposes rule changes that can prevent it from happening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tactical-stoppages-need-clamping-down-on-murphy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tactical-stoppages-need-clamping-down-on-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Complete loss of control' - keeper punches player after being sent off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido after being sent off in a heated Spanish second division game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/complete-loss-of-control-keeper-punches-player-after-being-sent-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/complete-loss-of-control-keeper-punches-player-after-being-sent-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle interested in Jackson - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle are keen on Nicolas Jackson, Nottingham Forest eye Hayden Hackney as Elliot Anderson replacement, and Chelsea consider reuniting with Antonio Conte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-interested-in-jackson-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-interested-in-jackson-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win or bust for Rangers as Tynecastle trip looms large]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defeat by Motherwell means Rangers' next game away to Hearts is win or bust for Danny Rohl's side, writes Kheredine Idessane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/win-or-bust-for-rangers-as-tynecastle-trip-looms-large/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/win-or-bust-for-rangers-as-tynecastle-trip-looms-large/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galatasaray accuse referees of having 'evil inside' them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galatasaray accuse referees in Turkey of having "evil inside" them just days after suspending relations with the Turkish Football Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/galatasaray-accuse-referees-of-having-evil-inside-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/galatasaray-accuse-referees-of-having-evil-inside-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drowning in the banter-sphere: how can the Premier League rivals handle the heat? | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current season has become a meme-war without end, an endless rolling wall of gloat and taunt in which players and managers must try to block out the noiseIn his new book, Saved, Gianluigi Buffon talks about feeling crushed by nerves even at the peak of his playing career. The day before the 2006 World Cup final Buffon and Gennaro Gattuso walked past the French squad after training and were immediately sent into a tailspin by their opponents&rsquo; intimidating size and athleticism.&ldquo;We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drowning-in-the-banter-sphere-how-can-the-premier-league-rivals-handle-the-heat-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drowning-in-the-banter-sphere-how-can-the-premier-league-rivals-handle-the-heat-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green deny fan was ejected for  bacon butty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers deny claims a supporter was ejected from their stadium on Saturday for eating a bacon sandwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-green-deny-fan-was-ejected-for-bacon-butty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-green-deny-fan-was-ejected-for-bacon-butty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-doubters-believe-in-hearts-title-chances-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-doubters-believe-in-hearts-title-chances-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-on-a-mission-is-another-special-season-on-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-on-a-mission-is-another-special-season-on-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City thrash WSL bottom side Leicester]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses come from behind to inflict a damaging 5-1 defeat on bottom of the table Leicester City in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-thrash-wsl-bottom-side-leicester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-thrash-wsl-bottom-side-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-equalling Kerr helps Chelsea dominate Everton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Kerr scores twice to join former teammate Fran Kirby in being Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, as Sonia Bompastor's side soundly defeat Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-equalling-kerr-helps-chelsea-dominate-everton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-equalling-kerr-helps-chelsea-dominate-everton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hire-fire-final-chelseas-player-power-may-be-ugly-but-it-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hire-fire-final-chelseas-player-power-may-be-ugly-but-it-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson calls for Arsenal 'intensity' in second leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be "really clinical" and "defensively secure" if they are to maintain their lead in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final away to Lyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/williamson-calls-for-arsenal-intensity-in-second-leg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/williamson-calls-for-arsenal-intensity-in-second-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-fires-chelsea-to-fa-cup-final-showdown-with-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-fires-chelsea-to-fa-cup-final-showdown-with-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three into two - battle to reach WSL goes to final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one matchday remains in the WSL 2 and Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic could all secure automatic promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-into-two-battle-to-reach-wsl-goes-to-final-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-into-two-battle-to-reach-wsl-goes-to-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on the line as WSL reaches business end?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport analyses the state of play in the Women's Super League with only a handful of games to go and the title, European qualification, relegation and promotion still to be decided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-on-the-line-as-wsl-reaches-business-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-on-the-line-as-wsl-reaches-business-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal capitalise on defensive errors  to secure first leg win over Lyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal pounce on a pair of defensive errors to come from behind to defeat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-capitalise-on-defensive-errors-to-secure-first-leg-win-over-lyon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-capitalise-on-defensive-errors-to-secure-first-leg-win-over-lyon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 10 Premier League teams can qualify for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far-fetched as it seems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-10-premier-league-teams-can-qualify-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-10-premier-league-teams-can-qualify-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd's Champions League hopes dealt a blow in stalemate with Tottenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt a heavy blow after a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur to leave the Red Devils four points behind second-placed Chelsea, with two games to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-champions-league-hopes-dealt-a-blow-in-stalemate-with-tottenham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-champions-league-hopes-dealt-a-blow-in-stalemate-with-tottenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith capitalises on defensive mix-up from Lyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[OL Lyonnes goalkeeper Christiane Endler is involved in another mix-up at the back against Arsenal as she crashes into Ingrid Syrstad Engen to allow Olivia Smith to give the Gunners the lead in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/smith-capitalises-on-defensive-mix-up-from-lyon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/smith-capitalises-on-defensive-mix-up-from-lyon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian referee chief suspends himself over allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man in charge of assigning referees in Italy's top flight suspends himself after it is alleged he is under investigation for sporting fraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italian-referee-chief-suspends-himself-over-allegations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italian-referee-chief-suspends-himself-over-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police 'aware' of video appearing to show York player punching fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during the club's dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/police-aware-of-video-appearing-to-show-york-player-punching-fan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/police-aware-of-video-appearing-to-show-york-player-punching-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford is not ready to give up on his Barcelona dream just yet, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-rashford-must-be-patient-over-barcelona-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-rashford-must-be-patient-over-barcelona-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I felt fear I did not understand’: Buffon on the panic attack that threatened his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this exclusive book extract, the former Italy goalkeeper describes a moment of crisis before a game against RegginaIf I have to identify the most important moment of this crisis, it was just before a Juventus-Reggina match in February 2004. It was an evening game. We were six points off the top of the table. There were 13 games left in the season, so anything could still happen, but there was an air of negativity, as if the season was already over. We had just had two crazy and very different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-felt-fear-i-did-not-understand-buffon-on-the-panic-attack-that-threatened-his-career/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-felt-fear-i-did-not-understand-buffon-on-the-panic-attack-that-threatened-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year &ndash; staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 &ndash; but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trophyless-to-treble-man-citys-quest-for-more-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trophyless-to-treble-man-citys-quest-for-more-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isak and Wirtz on scoresheet as Liverpool beat Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both score in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, to strengthen Arne Slot's side's chase for Champions League qualification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-and-wirtz-on-scoresheet-as-liverpool-beat-palace/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-and-wirtz-on-scoresheet-as-liverpool-beat-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three goals, eight chaotic minutes - how day of relegation drama unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a day of twists and turns, Tottenham and West Ham both picked up crucial wins in their fight to avoid relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-goals-eight-chaotic-minutes-how-day-of-relegation-drama-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-goals-eight-chaotic-minutes-how-day-of-relegation-drama-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Eze effort enough to see Arsenal beat Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early Eberechi Eze strike proves to be the difference as Arsenal hold on to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium and move back to the top of the Premier League table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/superb-eze-effort-enough-to-see-arsenal-beat-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/superb-eze-effort-enough-to-see-arsenal-beat-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sessegnon strike helps Fulham sink Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Sessegnon's first-half strike leads Fulham to a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, to strengthen Marco Silva's side's push for European football next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sessegnon-strike-helps-fulham-sink-villa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sessegnon-strike-helps-fulham-sink-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palhinha scores crucial goal to boost Spurs' survival hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joao Palhinha's late goal earns Tottenham a vital 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, to keep themselves just two points behind relegation rivals West Ham United in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palhinha-scores-crucial-goal-to-boost-spurs-survival-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palhinha-scores-crucial-goal-to-boost-spurs-survival-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City beat Southampton to reach FA Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fourth FA Cup final in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-beat-southampton-to-reach-fa-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-beat-southampton-to-reach-fa-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-gasp Wilson winner boosts West Ham's fight for survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Wilson's 92nd minute winner helps West Ham United to a 2-1 win over Everton at the London Stadium, keeping the home side two points above the Premier League relegation zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/last-gasp-wilson-winner-boosts-west-hams-fight-for-survival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/last-gasp-wilson-winner-boosts-west-hams-fight-for-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold Bayern and PSG leave Premier League elite looking more like lambs than lions | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[German and French clubs are showing in the Champions League they can make the most of the benefits of not having to play in a gruelling domestic competitionParis Saint-Germain have won 11 of the past 13 French league titles and, going into this weekend, stood four points clear of Lens at the top of Ligue 1. Bayern Munich have already wrapped up this season&rsquo;s Bundesliga title, their 13th in 14 years. According to Deloitte, Bayern are the third-richest club in the world by revenue, PSG fourt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bold-bayern-and-psg-leave-premier-league-elite-looking-more-like-lambs-than-lions-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bold-bayern-and-psg-leave-premier-league-elite-looking-more-like-lambs-than-lions-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsky's save, Palhinha's relief and - finally - a Tottenham win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham end their long wait for a Premier League win with victory at Wolves - lifting their survival hopes in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kinskys-save-palhinhas-relief-and-finally-a-tottenham-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kinskys-save-palhinhas-relief-and-finally-a-tottenham-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/their-day-until-it-wasnt-the-title-decider-that-had-it-all/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/their-day-until-it-wasnt-the-title-decider-that-had-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal’s Olivia Smith: ‘Being champions of Europe holds weight, but we believe in ourselves’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada forward broke the &pound;1m transfer barrier and now eyes Sunday&rsquo;s semi-final first leg against LyonOlivia Smith is tentatively laying down roots but remains alert to the changes that can be produced by football. The 21-year-old Arsenal forward, who has nine goals and three assists in her first season in north London, has lived a nomadic football life, driven by a desire to continuously improve and move up the ladder, rung by rung, without a pause.As the season reaches its climax, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenals-olivia-smith-being-champions-of-europe-holds-weight-but-we-believe-in-ourselves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenals-olivia-smith-being-champions-of-europe-holds-weight-but-we-believe-in-ourselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-is-kelly-not-an-automatic-starter-for-arsenal-or-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-is-kelly-not-an-automatic-starter-for-arsenal-or-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-i-stayed-at-struggling-man-utd-and-didnt-think-wed-be-third-now-fernandes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-i-stayed-at-struggling-man-utd-and-didnt-think-wed-be-third-now-fernandes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a "whirlwind", going from obscurity to an FA Cup semi&#8209;final at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-remarkable-rise-of-chelseas-little-known-interim-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-remarkable-rise-of-chelseas-little-known-interim-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant tifo as Dutch team honour retiring kit woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go Ahead Eagles reveal a huge tifo for retiring kit woman Carla Whittie who has been at the club for 28 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/giant-tifo-as-dutch-team-honour-retiring-kit-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/giant-tifo-as-dutch-team-honour-retiring-kit-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair pulling ought not to be tolerated - FA panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[An FA disciplinary panel explains why it rejected Manchester United's appeal against Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hair-pulling-ought-not-to-be-tolerated-fa-panel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hair-pulling-ought-not-to-be-tolerated-fa-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Rohl wants 'biggest goodbye' for Tavernier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Rohl hopes captain James Tavernier can bring his Rangers career to a close with a "beautiful moment" by lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-rohl-wants-biggest-goodbye-for-tavernier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-rohl-wants-biggest-goodbye-for-tavernier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brobbey should have been sent off against Spurs - panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland's Brian Brobbey should have been sent off for two yellow-card offences against Tottenham, a Premier League panel has ruled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-should-have-been-sent-off-against-spurs-panel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-should-have-been-sent-off-against-spurs-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe 'looks forward' to talks with Newcastle owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says he is looking forward to sitting down with Newcastle United's owners next week to "express things from my perspective".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-looks-forward-to-talks-with-newcastle-owners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-looks-forward-to-talks-with-newcastle-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things in the EFL: penultimate peril and jittery jeopardy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are five things to look out for across the EFL in this penultimate weekend of the regular season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-things-in-the-efl-penultimate-peril-and-jittery-jeopardy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-things-in-the-efl-penultimate-peril-and-jittery-jeopardy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup despite Trump envoy's suggestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-fifa-plans-for-iran-italy-swap-at-world-cup-despite-trump-envoys-suggestion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-fifa-plans-for-iran-italy-swap-at-world-cup-despite-trump-envoys-suggestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd hopeful of Toone return at Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone will train on Friday and could return after four months out with injury at Tottenham on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-hopeful-of-toone-return-at-spurs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-hopeful-of-toone-return-at-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lineker-and-neville-became-rival-media-moguls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lineker-and-neville-became-rival-media-moguls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - McLean v McGinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-mclean-v-mcginn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-mclean-v-mcginn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/millwall-consider-legal-action-over-badge-on-kkk-image/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/millwall-consider-legal-action-over-badge-on-kkk-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will St Johnstone celebrate title with win live on BBC TV?]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Johnstone will be presented with the Scottish Championship trophy live on BBC Scotland on Friday, but promotion-chasing Raith Rovers will be out to spoil the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-st-johnstone-celebrate-title-with-win-live-on-bbc-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-st-johnstone-celebrate-title-with-win-live-on-bbc-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-rights-groups-urge-caution-for-world-cup-visitors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-rights-groups-urge-caution-for-world-cup-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Weekend preview with massive Edinburgh derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott&nbsp;Allan&nbsp;and Andy Halliday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-weekend-preview-with-massive-edinburgh-derby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-weekend-preview-with-massive-edinburgh-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aches and strains seem worse with age but we ambling amateur footballers just can’t let go | Max Rushden]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m now at a time of life where a rib injury can feel like a ruptured spleen but playing still trumps watching, so we go again. AgainI woke up a few weeks ago with a searing pain under my left ribs. I ruled out heart attack relatively quickly &ndash; I haven&rsquo;t read about your heart sagging as you enter deep middle age, or whatever your late 40s is. Breathing was uncomfortable, but not short &ndash; there were no stabbing pains. Inhaling ached, and it turns out you inhale all the time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aches-and-strains-seem-worse-with-age-but-we-ambling-amateur-footballers-just-cant-let-go-max-rushden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aches-and-strains-seem-worse-with-age-but-we-ambling-amateur-footballers-just-cant-let-go-max-rushden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottm Forest to return with Engels offer - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League club to rekindle interest in Celtic midfielder as Dutch side eye move for Rangers defender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nottm-forest-to-return-with-engels-offer-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nottm-forest-to-return-with-engels-offer-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Wrexham's global fanbase is about more than fame and glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have famous owners and have been successful on and off the pitch, but what else is attracting football fans worldwide to Wrexham?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-wrexhams-global-fanbase-is-about-more-than-fame-and-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-wrexhams-global-fanbase-is-about-more-than-fame-and-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPL talking point: Six key players for blank gameweek 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[With six clubs falling victim to a blank Fantasy Premier League gameweek, here are some players to consider turning to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-six-key-players-for-blank-gameweek-34/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-six-key-players-for-blank-gameweek-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-win-the-title-reporters-fans-and-pundits-make-their-predictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-win-the-title-reporters-fans-and-pundits-make-their-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibbs-White's month to prove World Cup worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Gibbs-White has hit form at the right time with Nottingham Forest - but did not make Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad last month. If he is to make it to the World Cup, time is tight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gibbs-whites-month-to-prove-world-cup-worth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gibbs-whites-month-to-prove-world-cup-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season has been big learning experience - Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper James Trafford says this season has been a "big learning experience" and his move to Manchester City "hasn't been the best possible outcome".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/season-has-been-big-learning-experience-trafford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/season-has-been-big-learning-experience-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I try to stay happy' - Trafford on tricky start to life at Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford says he has not had "the best possible outcome" since joining the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-try-to-stay-happy-trafford-on-tricky-start-to-life-at-man-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-try-to-stay-happy-trafford-on-tricky-start-to-life-at-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City interested in Fernandez - Friday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa identify James Trafford as a potential Emiliano Martinez replacement and Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-interested-in-fernandez-fridays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-interested-in-fernandez-fridays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are McBurnie and Stewart not in World Cup mix?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland's two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup plans, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-mcburnie-and-stewart-not-in-world-cup-mix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-mcburnie-and-stewart-not-in-world-cup-mix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out through injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-injury-watch-key-names-racing-to-be-ready/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-injury-watch-key-names-racing-to-be-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick takes long-term view amid rise in sackings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick continues to take a long-term view of management despite the reduced longevity of head coaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-takes-long-term-view-amid-rise-in-sackings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-takes-long-term-view-amid-rise-in-sackings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Focus to end after 52 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-focus-to-end-after-52-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-focus-to-end-after-52-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-clubs-and-big-names-a-summer-of-managerial-upheaval-awaits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-clubs-and-big-names-a-summer-of-managerial-upheaval-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic still have title edge, says captain McGregor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have "the edge" in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-still-have-title-edge-says-captain-mcgregor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-still-have-title-edge-says-captain-mcgregor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City not distracted as WSL title nears - Jeglertz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are "aware" they can win the Women's Super League title next week - but "it does not affect" their preparation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-not-distracted-as-wsl-title-nears-jeglertz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-not-distracted-as-wsl-title-nears-jeglertz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v Race Across the World podcast's Alfie Watts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on Race Across the World podcast travel expert Alfie Watts plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-race-across-the-world-podcasts-alfie-watts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-race-across-the-world-podcasts-alfie-watts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this English football's greatest ever escape?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 13 straight league losses and with the club 11 points from safety, Gateshead produced a miraculous run to stay in the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-this-english-footballs-greatest-ever-escape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-this-english-footballs-greatest-ever-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray and Taylor want Hearts title win - but what do other Hibs fans think?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Andy Murray and Josh Taylor are backing Hearts' title bid but what do other Hibs supporters think as Sunday's derby at Easter Road looms?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/murray-and-taylor-want-hearts-title-win-but-what-do-other-hibs-fans-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/murray-and-taylor-want-hearts-title-win-but-what-do-other-hibs-fans-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Lamine Yamal 'expected to be fit' for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injured-lamine-yamal-expected-to-be-fit-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injured-lamine-yamal-expected-to-be-fit-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester 'face &pound;70m black hole' after disastrous football-on-credit-card gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City have enjoyed the good times, now they are going to have to endure the bad - and there are signs they have not hit rock bottom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-face-pound70m-black-hole-after-disastrous-football-on-credit-card-gamble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-face-pound70m-black-hole-after-disastrous-football-on-credit-card-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Premier League managerial changes compare to other seasons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 10 managerial changes in the Premier League in 2025-26 - but how does that compare to previous years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-premier-league-managerial-changes-compare-to-other-seasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-premier-league-managerial-changes-compare-to-other-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Arsenal have been trying to nick 1-0 wins' - do they need mindset change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal and Manchester City are locked on points and goal difference heading into the final five games of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-have-been-trying-to-nick-1-0-wins-do-they-need-mindset-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-have-been-trying-to-nick-1-0-wins-do-they-need-mindset-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Reds boss Beard inducted into WSL Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard is posthumously inducted into the Women's Super League Hall of Fame, along with Casey Stoney and Kerys Harrop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-reds-boss-beard-inducted-into-wsl-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-reds-boss-beard-inducted-into-wsl-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracey Neville’s next big step: creating ‘a future in sport’ at Stockport County]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;You can&rsquo;t build a mountain in one day,&rsquo; says former England netball coach who is embracing &lsquo;starting from scratch&rsquo; in women&rsquo;s football&ldquo;Every job I&rsquo;ve done has been about building something from scratch, starting a new franchise, turning something professional or trying to get someone up the table, where we were the underdog and we gave ourselves a big challenge and sent a statement to someone.&rdquo;Tracey Neville&rsquo;s latest role as the managi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tracey-nevilles-next-big-step-creating-a-future-in-sport-at-stockport-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tracey-nevilles-next-big-step-creating-a-future-in-sport-at-stockport-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From blank sheet to double promotion -  the best pals reviving Nuneaton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nuneaton Town, formed in 2024, won their second consecutive promotion in 2025-26 under lifelong friends Darren Acton and Russell Dodd, who spoke to BBC Sport about the friendship behind their success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-blank-sheet-to-double-promotion-the-best-pals-reviving-nuneaton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-blank-sheet-to-double-promotion-the-best-pals-reviving-nuneaton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/blackburn-legend-parkes-dies-aged-76/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/blackburn-legend-parkes-dies-aged-76/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry owner not worried by Lampard links with Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doug King tells BBC CWR about plans for next season and why Frank Lampard is happy at Coventry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-owner-not-worried-by-lampard-links-with-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-owner-not-worried-by-lampard-links-with-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow the FA Cup semi-finals on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-follow-the-fa-cup-semi-finals-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-follow-the-fa-cup-semi-finals-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich Women take big step towards safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim boss David Wright hails the improvement by Ipswich Women after they beat Sheffield United to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ipswich-women-take-big-step-towards-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ipswich-women-take-big-step-towards-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Salah one last time? FPL team of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[With six teams blanking this week, it is a time to look to an old FPL hero and put your faith in Mohamed Salah to score for a fourth-straight start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-salah-one-last-time-fpl-team-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-salah-one-last-time-fpl-team-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley &amp; Wolves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/two-down-one-to-go-who-will-join-burnley-amp-wolves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/two-down-one-to-go-who-will-join-burnley-amp-wolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraola frustrated after Leeds' equaliser was not ruled out for offside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was "offside in front of his goalkeeper".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-frustrated-after-leeds-equaliser-was-not-ruled-out-for-offside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-frustrated-after-leeds-equaliser-was-not-ruled-out-for-offside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farke delighted with hard-fought point at Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is full of praise for the "mentality" of his side as Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute goal earned his side a "hard-fought" point away at Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-delighted-with-hard-fought-point-at-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-delighted-with-hard-fought-point-at-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley must come back stronger after 'relentless' season - Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnley head coach Scott Parker says his side must "come back stronger" after their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City meant they were relegated from the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-must-come-back-stronger-after-relentless-season-parker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-must-come-back-stronger-after-relentless-season-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City focusing on winning 'all five games' in title run-in - Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side is focusing on winning "all fives games" during the title run-in, after their 1-0 win against Burnley in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-focusing-on-winning-all-five-games-in-title-run-in-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-focusing-on-winning-all-five-games-in-title-run-in-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds score late to earn draw at Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds took another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-score-late-to-earn-draw-at-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-score-late-to-earn-draw-at-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City move top with win as Burnley relegation confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City continue their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola's side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-move-top-with-win-as-burnley-relegation-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-move-top-with-win-as-burnley-relegation-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/respecting-the-ball-losing-the-players-inside-roseniors-reign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/respecting-the-ball-losing-the-players-inside-roseniors-reign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hapless-chelsea-owners-have-built-a-monument-to-chaos-and-decline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hapless-chelsea-owners-have-built-a-monument-to-chaos-and-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-defender-batlle-close-to-agreeing-arsenal-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-defender-batlle-close-to-agreeing-arsenal-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/50-days-until-world-cup-pick-your-favourite-kits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/50-days-until-world-cup-pick-your-favourite-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea say switching all their women's games to Stamford Bridge reaffirms an "ambition and intent" to become "the biggest women's sports club in the world".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-to-play-all-wsl-games-at-stamford-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-to-play-all-wsl-games-at-stamford-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic rom-com with Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor may have discovered love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the goals and celebrations as St Johnstone clinch title]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Johnstone win 2-0 at Dunfermline Athletic to wrap up the Scottish Championship title with two games to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-goals-and-celebrations-as-st-johnstone-clinch-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-goals-and-celebrations-as-st-johnstone-clinch-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenior's last post-match interview as Chelsea head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says his side's 3-0 defeat away at Brighton was "unacceptable" from everyone involved and that things need to change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/roseniors-last-post-match-interview-as-chelsea-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/roseniors-last-post-match-interview-as-chelsea-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton 'dominated' game in win over Chelsea - Hurzeler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he was impressed by the "intensity" of his side as they cruised to a dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea to boost their European hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-dominated-game-in-win-over-chelsea-hurzeler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-dominated-game-in-win-over-chelsea-hurzeler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People can say whatever stupid things they want' - Guardiola on celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can "celebrate however you want" in response to criticism from some pundits for his side's reaction to beating Arsenal on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/people-can-say-whatever-stupid-things-they-want-guardiola-on-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/people-can-say-whatever-stupid-things-they-want-guardiola-on-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton beat Chelsea in Rosenior's final match in charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton ease to a comfortable 3-0 win over Chelsea thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-beat-chelsea-in-roseniors-final-match-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-beat-chelsea-in-roseniors-final-match-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Iraola successor Rose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[German football journalist Constantin Eckner provides the background on Bournemouth's incoming head coach Marco Rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-iraola-successor-rose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-iraola-successor-rose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-premier-league-players-are-out-of-contract-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-premier-league-players-are-out-of-contract-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-qualified-for-next-seasons-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-qualified-for-next-seasons-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-lifeline-or-good-step-for-west-ham-whos-favourite-for-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-lifeline-or-good-step-for-west-ham-whos-favourite-for-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace not clinical enough in West Ham draw - Glasner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his side were "not clinical enough" in their 0-0 Premier League draw with West Ham at Selhurst Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-not-clinical-enough-in-west-ham-draw-glasner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-not-clinical-enough-in-west-ham-draw-glasner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will go all the way' - Nuno on relegation battle after draw at Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo belives the Premier League relegation battle "will go all the way" after his side's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-will-go-all-the-way-nuno-on-relegation-battle-after-draw-at-palace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-will-go-all-the-way-nuno-on-relegation-battle-after-draw-at-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon will cost Bayern Munich &pound;75m - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle will sell Anthony Gordon if Bayern Munich match their &pound;75m valuation, Manchester United keeping close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni, Yan Diomande top target to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gordon-will-cost-bayern-munich-pound75m-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gordon-will-cost-bayern-munich-pound75m-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham earn valuable point at London rivals Crystal Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham edge a point clearer of the relegation zone as they share a goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-earn-valuable-point-at-london-rivals-crystal-palace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-earn-valuable-point-at-london-rivals-crystal-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after just three wins in their first 33 games of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-wolves-relegation-had-been-coming-after-slow-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-wolves-relegation-had-been-coming-after-slow-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerrard celebrates late Liverpool win in bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former club captain was seen leaping to his feet and punching the air with joy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gerrard-celebrates-late-liverpool-win-in-bar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gerrard-celebrates-late-liverpool-win-in-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lukaku holds positive clear-the-air talks with Napoli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romelu Lukaku will continue his rehabilitation from injury in Belgium after holding clear-the-air talks with Napoli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lukaku-holds-positive-clear-the-air-talks-with-napoli/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lukaku-holds-positive-clear-the-air-talks-with-napoli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose agrees to succeed Iraola at Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Rose agrees to take over at Bournemouth when manager Andoni Iraola leaves at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rose-agrees-to-succeed-iraola-at-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rose-agrees-to-succeed-iraola-at-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tavernier confirms no offer yet of new Rangers contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers captain James Tavernier says "time will tell" whether he will be at the club next season, but he is relishing the three-way Scottish title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tavernier-confirms-no-offer-yet-of-new-rangers-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tavernier-confirms-no-offer-yet-of-new-rangers-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IFA submits planning application for National Football Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Irish FA reveals that it has formally submitted a planning application for their new National Football Centre on a 50-acre site at Galgorm, near Ballymena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ifa-submits-planning-application-for-national-football-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:30:00 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can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-all-the-clubs-who-have-won-bundesliga-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-all-the-clubs-who-have-won-bundesliga-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-did-bayern-munich-players-wear-cockatoo-t-shirts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-did-bayern-munich-players-wear-cockatoo-t-shirts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police fire rubber bullets and detain dozens as Paraguay derby abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six police officers were hurt, while dozens of fans were detained causing a Paraguay first division game to be abandoned after 29 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/police-fire-rubber-bullets-and-detain-dozens-as-paraguay-derby-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/police-fire-rubber-bullets-and-detain-dozens-as-paraguay-derby-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who can still receive a yellow card suspension in the Premier League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-can-still-receive-a-yellow-card-suspension-in-the-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-can-still-receive-a-yellow-card-suspension-in-the-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list for most assists in a single Premier League season is so full of legends it inspired us to build this quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/give-our-premier-league-top-assisters-quiz-a-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/give-our-premier-league-top-assisters-quiz-a-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights from crucial weekend games in SPFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Arbroath secure a promotion play-off spot in the Championship, Inverness Caledonian Thistle move closer to the League 1 title, while Clyde secure a promotion play-off spot in League 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-from-crucial-weekend-games-in-spfl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-from-crucial-weekend-games-in-spfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melbourne's Rawlins signs Dundee United deal' - 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now for the Treble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-breaking-bayern-win-bundesliga-now-for-the-treble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-breaking-bayern-win-bundesliga-now-for-the-treble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa score late to beat Sunderland in seven-goal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Abraham's late winner helps Aston Villa survive a late Sunderland fightback and give Unai Emery's side a crucial 4-3 victory in their quest for Champions League football next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-score-late-to-beat-sunderland-in-seven-goal-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-score-late-to-beat-sunderland-in-seven-goal-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Dijk's 100th-minute winner settles Merseyside derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scores a 100th-minute winner to secure an important victory against Everton in the first Merseyside Derby at The Hill Dickinson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/van-dijks-100th-minute-winner-settles-merseyside-derby/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/van-dijks-100th-minute-winner-settles-merseyside-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibbs-White hat-trick earns Forest win over Burnley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Gibbs-White's hat-trick helps Nottingham Forest secure a vital 4-1 comeback victory in their bid for Premier League survival, and leaves Burnley on the brink of relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gibbs-white-hat-trick-earns-forest-win-over-burnley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gibbs-white-hat-trick-earns-forest-win-over-burnley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta rues missed Arsenal chances in loss at Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side had "the best chances in the game" against Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-rues-missed-arsenal-chances-in-loss-at-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-rues-missed-arsenal-chances-in-loss-at-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're not top yet' - Guardiola cautious despite win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side are still not top of the league and their remaining fixtures are going to be "so difficult" after The Blues beat league leaders Arsenal to go three points behind with a game in hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/were-not-top-yet-guardiola-cautious-despite-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/were-not-top-yet-guardiola-cautious-despite-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs condemn 'vile' racist abuse aimed at Danso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur have reported "vile, dehumanising" abuse towards defender Kevin Danso to the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-condemn-vile-racist-abuse-aimed-at-danso/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-condemn-vile-racist-abuse-aimed-at-danso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why evergreen Forrest is Celtic's enduring influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran winger James Forrest remains Celtic's constant, the great survivor and the enduring influencer, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-evergreen-forrest-is-celtics-enduring-influencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-evergreen-forrest-is-celtics-enduring-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten days to decide second place in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four clubs are locked in a battle to secure the second promotion spot in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ten-days-to-decide-second-place-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ten-days-to-decide-second-place-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream derby result for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's 100th-minute winner at Everton moves the Reds closer to a Champions League spot - but issues still remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dream-derby-result-for-liverpool-fans-but-huge-summer-ahead-for-slot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dream-derby-result-for-liverpool-fans-but-huge-summer-ahead-for-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest hero Gibbs-White plunges summer suitors Spurs into deeper danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Gibbs-White's hat-trick for Nottingham Forest serves as another painful reminder of Tottenham's failed pursuit of the striker last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-hero-gibbs-white-plunges-summer-suitors-spurs-into-deeper-danger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/forest-hero-gibbs-white-plunges-summer-suitors-spurs-into-deeper-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby win for the fans after tough season - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side's late derby victory against Everton is "definitely a day for the fans to be happy about" after The Reds' recent quarter-final defeats in the FA Cup and Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/derby-win-for-the-fans-after-tough-season-slot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/derby-win-for-the-fans-after-tough-season-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming family favourite featuring the iconic Minions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delighting in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plot to steal the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canadian Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz scores against Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League, the first instance of a "daylight offside" situation resulting in a goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/first-daylight-offside-goal-scored-in-canadian-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/first-daylight-offside-goal-scored-in-canadian-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons to be learned as Wales chase top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales kept their qualifying campaign on track with victory in Albania, but better is required if they are to reach a first Women's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lessons-to-be-learned-as-wales-chase-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lessons-to-be-learned-as-wales-chase-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-silences-doubters-as-man-utd-close-on-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/carrick-silences-doubters-as-man-utd-close-on-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/protests-and-another-costly-loss-pressure-mounts-on-roseniors-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/protests-and-another-costly-loss-pressure-mounts-on-roseniors-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild celebrations to verge of tears -  time running out for Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wild-celebrations-to-verge-of-tears-time-running-out-for-spurs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wild-celebrations-to-verge-of-tears-time-running-out-for-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did we learn from McArdle's first two games in charge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following two impressive wins against Malta, BBC Sport NI looks at what we've learnt from Michael McArdle's first two games in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-did-we-learn-from-mcardles-first-two-games-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-did-we-learn-from-mcardles-first-two-games-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-hamptons-heroics-bailed-out-lionesses-in-win-against-iceland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-hamptons-heroics-bailed-out-lionesses-in-win-against-iceland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Leeds feel safe from relegation after back-to-back wins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United are eight points above the Premier League drop zone after back-to-back wins - so can they feel safe from relegation?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-leeds-feel-safe-from-relegation-after-back-to-back-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-leeds-feel-safe-from-relegation-after-back-to-back-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howes-biggest-newcastle-challenge-yet-as-questions-grow-on-his-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howes-biggest-newcastle-challenge-yet-as-questions-grow-on-his-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraola bowing out in style - where will he go next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-bowing-out-in-style-where-will-he-go-next/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-bowing-out-in-style-where-will-he-go-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lampards-own-revival-ended-coventrys-25-year-wait/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lampards-own-revival-ended-coventrys-25-year-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you name every Women's World Cup host?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Challenge yourself with our Women's World Cup hosts quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-you-name-every-womens-world-cup-host/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-you-name-every-womens-world-cup-host/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-coventry-earned-premier-league-return-after-25-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-coventry-earned-premier-league-return-after-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot - Andreatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a "perfect storm" in their quest to reach next year's World Cup in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-carry-no-burden-in-chase-for-world-cup-spot-andreatta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-carry-no-burden-in-chase-for-world-cup-spot-andreatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans feel 'gouged' by &pound;111 World Cup train tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Supporters' Association says fans are being "fleeced" and "gouged" by the high cost of train tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-feel-gouged-by-pound111-world-cup-train-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-feel-gouged-by-pound111-world-cup-train-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-of-arsenals-greatest-unsung-heroes-keowns-tribute-to-manninger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-of-arsenals-greatest-unsung-heroes-keowns-tribute-to-manninger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[His outspoken views on the standard of refereeing in Scotland have resulted in the SFA saying he is no longer welcome at Hampden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-is-a-game-of-opinions-so-why-did-the-sfa-ban-bbcs-michael-stewart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-is-a-game-of-opinions-so-why-did-the-sfa-ban-bbcs-michael-stewart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth close to appointing Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-close-to-appointing-rose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-close-to-appointing-rose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell &amp; Hearts dominate PFA Scotland Team of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five Motherwell players in the PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year, with four from table-topping Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-amp-hearts-dominate-pfa-scotland-team-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-amp-hearts-dominate-pfa-scotland-team-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lights a fire at their London Colney training ground to motivate players before crucial week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-lights-training-ground-fire-to-inspire-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-lights-training-ground-fire-to-inspire-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsgate cite lack of spending in Martin dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Martin is sacked as manager by non-league Ramsgate, with the club citing an underspend on player recruitment as part of the reason for his departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsgate-cite-lack-of-spending-in-martin-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsgate-cite-lack-of-spending-in-martin-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic 'not good enough' for O'Neill to dream of cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A revenge mission against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-finals could set up Martin O'Neill for a huge farewell - but the interim Celtic manager is reluctant to look that far ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-not-good-enough-for-oneill-to-dream-of-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-not-good-enough-for-oneill-to-dream-of-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set out to disrupt, but the fund has sent tremors through the world of sport in a very different way this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-the-saudi-arabia-pifs-change-in-approach-mean-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-the-saudi-arabia-pifs-change-in-approach-mean-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website part-owned by Boehly offers Chelsea FA Cup tickets for £1,705]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US-based website linked to Todd Boehly is selling Chelsea tickets at inflated prices, leaving the club's fans angry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/website-part-owned-by-boehly-offers-chelsea-fa-cup-tickets-for-1705/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/website-part-owned-by-boehly-offers-chelsea-fa-cup-tickets-for-1705/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caicedo signs new seven-year Chelsea deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moises Caicedo says his "dream is to become a Chelsea legend" after signing a lucrative new contract until 2033.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/caicedo-signs-new-seven-year-chelsea-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/caicedo-signs-new-seven-year-chelsea-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola proud to be challenging Arsenal for title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the title race is "over" with six games to play if they lose to Arsenal on Sunday but there are still "many things to do".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-proud-to-be-challenging-arsenal-for-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-proud-to-be-challenging-arsenal-for-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rollercoaster race to the Premier League - who will hold their nerve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the regular season left, Ipswich Town, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough are chasing Premier League football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-rollercoaster-race-to-the-premier-league-who-will-hold-their-nerve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-rollercoaster-race-to-the-premier-league-who-will-hold-their-nerve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silva appeal against ban and fine partially upheld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham boss Marco Silva's appeal against a one-match touchline ban and &pound;90,000 fine is partially upheld by an independent appeal board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silva-appeal-against-ban-and-fine-partially-upheld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silva-appeal-against-ban-and-fine-partially-upheld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can "learn a lot" from them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-says-he-enjoys-watching-arsenal-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-says-he-enjoys-watching-arsenal-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Lionesses win European trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/young-lionesses-win-european-trophy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/young-lionesses-win-european-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester need something special to beat drop - Rowett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City boss Gary Rowett says "belief" in increasingly dire times will be key to the Foxes' Championship survival hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-need-something-special-to-beat-drop-rowett/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-need-something-special-to-beat-drop-rowett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and Arteta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wayne Rooney Show welcomes UFC star Paddy Pimblett this week, and it's fair to say, he's not a huge fan of Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ufc-star-pimblett-rants-about-arsenal-and-arteta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ufc-star-pimblett-rants-about-arsenal-and-arteta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every team to have been promoted to the Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-one teams have been promoted into the Premier League, can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-team-to-have-been-promoted-to-the-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-team-to-have-been-promoted-to-the-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPL talking point: How to navigate a double gameweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League returns this weekend and, with a double gameweek, it is time to talk about chip strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-how-to-navigate-a-double-gameweek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-how-to-navigate-a-double-gameweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGlynn worthy of Celtic consideration - Lennon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcglynn-worthy-of-celtic-consideration-lennon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcglynn-worthy-of-celtic-consideration-lennon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcglynn-should-be-in-the-conversation-to-be-celtic-manager-lennon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcglynn-should-be-in-the-conversation-to-be-celtic-manager-lennon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He was surprise winter deadline-day signing - how is Wilson doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest surprise of January's transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-was-surprise-winter-deadline-day-signing-how-is-wilson-doing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-was-surprise-winter-deadline-day-signing-how-is-wilson-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Cup semi-final preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Halliday and Scott Allan join Charlotte Cohen to preview all the weekend&rsquo;s action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-cup-semi-final-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-cup-semi-final-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez back to face Man Utd but Chelsea's problems remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez returns for Chelsea this weekend, but questions remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-back-to-face-man-utd-but-chelseas-problems-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-back-to-face-man-utd-but-chelseas-problems-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - Gemmill v Dalglish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-gemmill-v-dalglish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-gemmill-v-dalglish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-says-who-called-first-but-arteta-and-guardiola-speak-again-balague/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-says-who-called-first-but-arteta-and-guardiola-speak-again-balague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The girl from Barry who grew up to be world class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-girl-from-barry-who-grew-up-to-be-world-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-girl-from-barry-who-grew-up-to-be-world-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spectacular-european-nights-the-new-normal-for-villa-under-emery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spectacular-european-nights-the-new-normal-for-villa-under-emery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/champions-league-in-the-championship-forests-juggling-act-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/champions-league-in-the-championship-forests-juggling-act-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 10 Premier League teams could still qualify for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-10-premier-league-teams-could-still-qualify-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-10-premier-league-teams-could-still-qualify-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashford's Barca future uncertain - Friday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford's Barcelona future is uncertain, Anthony Gordon to consider options amid Bayern Munich interest, while Manchester City in race for Eduardo Conceicao, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashfords-barca-future-uncertain-fridays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashfords-barca-future-uncertain-fridays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Silva will be remembered as a Man City legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at Bernardo Silva's glittering career at Manchester City and why fans will never forget him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-silva-will-be-remembered-as-a-man-city-legend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-silva-will-be-remembered-as-a-man-city-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all&#8209;time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italy-made-me-a-manager-when-england-discouraged-me-cole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italy-made-me-a-manager-when-england-discouraged-me-cole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann &amp; the Boo Radleys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxer-molly-mccann-amp-the-boo-radleys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxer-molly-mccann-amp-the-boo-radleys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-buys-fifth-tier-spanish-club-cornella/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-buys-fifth-tier-spanish-club-cornella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-big-topic-for-others-not-for-her-eta-on-groundbreaking-head-coach-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-big-topic-for-others-not-for-her-eta-on-groundbreaking-head-coach-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out now: History of the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue The 2026 World Cup promises to be the biggest of all time. More teams, more matches, more host countries than ever before. What began as a 13-team experiment 96 years ago is now a 48-nation extravaganza, the biggest sporting and cultural event on the planet, which literally billions of people will tune [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/out-now-history-of-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/out-now-history-of-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-keeper-manninger-dies-after-car-hit-by-train/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-keeper-manninger-dies-after-car-hit-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Wubben-Moy has stepped into Williamson's shoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy took her chance when she was handed a rare start in Tuesday's victory over Spain in Leah Williamson's absence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-wubben-moy-has-stepped-into-williamsons-shoes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-wubben-moy-has-stepped-into-williamsons-shoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal limp to semis but Arteta wanted fire - does style matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-limp-to-semis-but-arteta-wanted-fire-does-style-matter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-limp-to-semis-but-arteta-wanted-fire-does-style-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood returns for Nottingham Forest after knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood says it felt like there was "no light at the end of the tunnel" during parts of his recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wood-returns-for-nottingham-forest-after-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wood-returns-for-nottingham-forest-after-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All done deals since February, including deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-since-february-including-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-since-february-including-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayern-links-and-world-cup-hopes-a-big-summer-for-gordon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayern-links-and-world-cup-hopes-a-big-summer-for-gordon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage draw with Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-score-in-stoppage-time-to-salvage-draw-with-belgium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-score-in-stoppage-time-to-salvage-draw-with-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland aren't known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/have-hallidays-heroics-started-a-new-chapter-for-ni/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/have-hallidays-heroics-started-a-new-chapter-for-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy musical about a world where The Beatles never existed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wasn't surprised' - Slot critical of overturned Liverpool penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side's Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would "usually" have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-wasnt-surprised-slot-critical-of-overturned-liverpool-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-wasnt-surprised-slot-critical-of-overturned-liverpool-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/success-over-spain-but-how-can-england-get-best-out-of-classy-james/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/success-over-spain-but-how-can-england-get-best-out-of-classy-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-iraolas-summer-exit-speed-up-managerial-merry-go-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-iraolas-summer-exit-speed-up-managerial-merry-go-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three points off top, so why is Sutton ruling Celtic out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland dissects the former Celtic striker's reasons and examines the substance behind them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-points-off-top-so-why-is-sutton-ruling-celtic-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-points-off-top-so-why-is-sutton-ruling-celtic-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's make or break for him' - is it silverware or the sack for Arteta?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-make-or-break-for-him-is-it-silverware-or-the-sack-for-arteta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-make-or-break-for-him-is-it-silverware-or-the-sack-for-arteta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coaching-or-confidence-what-should-de-zerbi-prioritise-at-spurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coaching-or-confidence-what-should-de-zerbi-prioritise-at-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Champions League could decide &pound;100m Alvarez's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-champions-league-could-decide-pound100m-alvarezs-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-champions-league-could-decide-pound100m-alvarezs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hybrid, a leader and wrestling - get to know NI boss McArdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get to know new Northern Ireland women's manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hybrid-a-leader-and-wrestling-get-to-know-ni-boss-mcardle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hybrid-a-leader-and-wrestling-get-to-know-ni-boss-mcardle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-league lowdown &amp; can Scotland reach 2027 World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's happening in the lower leagues? Can the SWNT reach a first World Cup since 2019?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lower-league-lowdown-amp-can-scotland-reach-2027-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lower-league-lowdown-amp-can-scotland-reach-2027-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers to host meeting over refereeing concerns - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers are reportedly set to host a meeting over refereeing standards in Scotland as a Celtic legend rules his former club out of the title race despite their weekend win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-to-host-meeting-over-refereeing-concerns-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-to-host-meeting-over-refereeing-concerns-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a real issue' - who is the back-up to Lucy Bronze?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton discuss the challenge England face in finding a back-up and eventual successor to Lucy Bronze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-a-real-issue-who-is-the-back-up-to-lucy-bronze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-a-real-issue-who-is-the-back-up-to-lucy-bronze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jeers-and-defensive-crisis-carrick-facing-first-big-man-utd-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jeers-and-defensive-crisis-carrick-facing-first-big-man-utd-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A monumental night for Leeds - what does it mean in survival scrap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-monumental-night-for-leeds-what-does-it-mean-in-survival-scrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-monumental-night-for-leeds-what-does-it-mean-in-survival-scrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farke 'proud' of 'brave' Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were "brave" as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-proud-of-brave-leeds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farke-proud-of-brave-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falkirk will 'learn lessons' after alleged Rangers fan incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falkirk condemn alleged fan incidents and sectarian chanting in Sunday's 6-3 Scottish Premiership defeat by Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/falkirk-will-learn-lessons-after-alleged-rangers-fan-incidents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/falkirk-will-learn-lessons-after-alleged-rangers-fan-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez red card 'shocking decision' - Carrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair was a "shocking decision" during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinez-red-card-shocking-decision-carrick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinez-red-card-shocking-decision-carrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/okafor-fires-leeds-to-first-league-win-at-old-trafford-since-1981/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/okafor-fires-leeds-to-first-league-win-at-old-trafford-since-1981/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-appoint-ex-man-utd-assistant-queiroz-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-appoint-ex-man-utd-assistant-queiroz-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jorginho-withdraws-criticism-of-chappell-roan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jorginho-withdraws-criticism-of-chappell-roan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal and Chelsea chase Hall - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is a target for Chelsea and Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United eye RB Leipzig defender David Raum, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen considers his future, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-and-chelsea-chase-hall-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-and-chelsea-chase-hall-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of worst decisions ever' - Martinez sent off for hair-pull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-of-worst-decisions-ever-martinez-sent-off-for-hair-pull/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-of-worst-decisions-ever-martinez-sent-off-for-hair-pull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI 'hungry' for success five years after history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Rebecca McKenna says Northern Ireland are "hungry" to make more history, five years on from their historic Euro 2022 qualification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ni-hungry-for-success-five-years-after-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ni-hungry-for-success-five-years-after-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreatta '500% sure' Scotland will reach major finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Melissa Andreatta is "500% sure" her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women's major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer's World Cup in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andreatta-500-sure-scotland-will-reach-major-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andreatta-500-sure-scotland-will-reach-major-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool can do special things against PSG - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-can-do-special-things-against-psg-slot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-can-do-special-things-against-psg-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-captain-romero-out-for-rest-of-season-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-captain-romero-out-for-rest-of-season-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilkinson challenges Wales to fill Holland void]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says it is up to other players to fill the void left by Ceri Holland in Wales' Women's World Cup qualifiers against Albania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wilkinson-challenges-wales-to-fill-holland-void/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wilkinson-challenges-wales-to-fill-holland-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester confirm 'detailed' sale talks amid Terry link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United confirm 'detailed' takeover talks are ongoing with an unnamed consortium amid reports that John Terry is involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghanaian-footballer-killed-after-armed-attackers-open-fire-at-team-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghanaian-footballer-killed-after-armed-attackers-open-fire-at-team-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How clinical Swansea striker is 'out-performing' Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zan Vipotnik is the Championship's top scorer - and statistics show he is out-performing some of Europe's best strikers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-clinical-swansea-striker-is-out-performing-kane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-clinical-swansea-striker-is-out-performing-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham in advanced talks to sign Robertson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-robertson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-robertson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Arsenal player Partey denies two new counts of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Partey, 32, pleads not guilty to two new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-arsenal-player-partey-denies-two-new-counts-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-arsenal-player-partey-denies-two-new-counts-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have complied with financial rules - West Brom]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bromwich Albion insist they have "fully complied" with EFL's profit and sustainability rules after reports they could face a points deduction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-have-complied-with-financial-rules-west-brom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-have-complied-with-financial-rules-west-brom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-the-biggest-premier-league-title-slip-ups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-the-biggest-premier-league-title-slip-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City v Arsenal - winner takes all?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-v-arsenal-winner-takes-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-v-arsenal-winner-takes-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How crucial is 99-cap Walsh to the Lionesses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-crucial-is-99-cap-walsh-to-the-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-crucial-is-99-cap-walsh-to-the-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the "ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-condemn-racist-abuse-of-brobbey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-condemn-racist-abuse-of-brobbey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weir on World Cup dreams, coaching kids in Fife &amp; Empire Biscuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid star Caroline Weir on the pull of home, working with the next generation in Fife and Scotland's bid to reach the 2027 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weir-on-world-cup-dreams-coaching-kids-in-fife-amp-empire-biscuits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weir-on-world-cup-dreams-coaching-kids-in-fife-amp-empire-biscuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Republic of Ireland stop prolific Pajor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of their crucial World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland, BBC Sport NI looks at how the Republic of Ireland can nullify the threat of prolific striker Ewa Pajor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-republic-of-ireland-stop-prolific-pajor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-do-republic-of-ireland-stop-prolific-pajor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't want an opportunity just because you're female']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton debate Fifa's new ruling that every team in international women's football tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-dont-want-an-opportunity-just-because-youre-female/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-dont-want-an-opportunity-just-because-youre-female/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford to host World Sevens as Villa &amp; Man Utd enter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa and Manchester United will compete in this year's Women's World Sevens tournament, which will be hosted in Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-to-host-world-sevens-as-villa-amp-man-utd-enter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-to-host-world-sevens-as-villa-amp-man-utd-enter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-finish-18th-in-the-premier-league-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-will-finish-18th-in-the-premier-league-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/de-zerbi-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do-with-spurs-nevin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/de-zerbi-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do-with-spurs-nevin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-relentless-manchester-city-punished-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-relentless-manchester-city-punished-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-smell-blood-why-arsenal-should-fear-title-rivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-smell-blood-why-arsenal-should-fear-title-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea need to improve their resilience - Rosenior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-need-to-improve-their-resilience-rosenior/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-need-to-improve-their-resilience-rosenior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Title race over if Man City don't beat Arsenal - Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/title-race-over-if-man-city-dont-beat-arsenal-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/title-race-over-if-man-city-dont-beat-arsenal-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-romeros-tears-become-the-enduring-image-of-tottenhams-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-romeros-tears-become-the-enduring-image-of-tottenhams-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-thrilling-scottish-title-race-be-decided-on-goal-difference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-thrilling-scottish-title-race-be-decided-on-goal-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa are 'motivated and excited' by Champions League prospect - Emery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling "motivated and excited" at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-are-motivated-and-excited-by-champions-league-prospect-emery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-are-motivated-and-excited-by-champions-league-prospect-emery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace kept believing in Newcastle win - Glasner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team's forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-kept-believing-in-newcastle-win-glasner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-kept-believing-in-newcastle-win-glasner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham players don't need a coach - De Zerbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-players-dont-need-a-coach-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-players-dont-need-a-coach-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 is a good target for Sunderland - Le Bris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Regis le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/top-10-is-a-good-target-for-sunderland-le-bris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/top-10-is-a-good-target-for-sunderland-le-bris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood's return from injury feels like a new signing - Pereira]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood's character and connection with his team-mates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six-month injury lay-off in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/woods-return-from-injury-feels-like-a-new-signing-pereira/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/woods-return-from-injury-feels-like-a-new-signing-pereira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham not down and out yet - Parkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson says his side are still in the mix to earn a Championship play-off place, despite their blunt showing in a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-not-down-and-out-yet-parkinson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-not-down-and-out-yet-parkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is going on with Garnacho?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the &pound;40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-going-on-with-garnacho/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-going-on-with-garnacho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise and fall of London's most legendary gangsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Weak, vulnerable, and very, very nervous' - Shearer on Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy look at how a "nervous" Arsenal side dropped points in the title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weak-vulnerable-and-very-very-nervous-shearer-on-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weak-vulnerable-and-very-very-nervous-shearer-on-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fortune-favours-the-brave-will-slot-start-ngumoha-against-psg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fortune-favours-the-brave-will-slot-start-ngumoha-against-psg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-punch-in-the-face-could-arsenal-really-blow-title-from-here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-punch-in-the-face-could-arsenal-really-blow-title-from-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fc-basel-postpone-fixture-after-stadium-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fc-basel-postpone-fixture-after-stadium-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike investigating issue with World Cup kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sportswear giant Nike is investigating a design issue with the shirts set to be worn by several teams - including England - at this summer's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nike-investigating-issue-with-world-cup-kits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nike-investigating-issue-with-world-cup-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales' Ingle back to best after injury nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Sophie Ingle bids to continue her impressive return season during Wales' World Cup qualifying double header against Albania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-ingle-back-to-best-after-injury-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-ingle-back-to-best-after-injury-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spalletti-signs-new-juventus-contract-amid-italy-links/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spalletti-signs-new-juventus-contract-amid-italy-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Brigade return may boost title bid - O'Neill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill thinks the return of the Green Brigade ultras group following the lifting of their suspension will be "a boost" to Celtic's title challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/green-brigade-return-may-boost-title-bid-oneill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/green-brigade-return-may-boost-title-bid-oneill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultant leads review into Old Firm cup disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne will lead the Scottish FA's investigation into the disorder that followed the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/consultant-leads-review-into-old-firm-cup-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/consultant-leads-review-into-old-firm-cup-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm not better than Frank or Tudor - Spurs boss De Zerbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is "not better" than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-better-than-frank-or-tudor-spurs-boss-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-not-better-than-frank-or-tudor-spurs-boss-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City - Rosenior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-sorry-but-will-miss-man-city-rosenior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-sorry-but-will-miss-man-city-rosenior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool to sign Germany forward Endemann in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Germany international Vivien Endemann upon the expiry of her contract at Wolfsburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-to-sign-germany-forward-endemann-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-to-sign-germany-forward-endemann-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-league chief removed from role amid investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Premier League has removed its chairman Mark Harris from his role pending an investigation into an allegation he sent an abusive email to an FC United of Manchester fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/non-league-chief-removed-from-role-amid-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/non-league-chief-removed-from-role-amid-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola would 'love' Silva to stay at Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-would-love-silva-to-stay-at-man-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-would-love-silva-to-stay-at-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League must protect teams in Europe - Pereira]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-must-protect-teams-in-europe-pereira/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-must-protect-teams-in-europe-pereira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We asked fans of Premier League clubs how they are feeling - find out the results]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Premier League returns after a three-week hiatus, we asked fans how they are feeling about their club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-asked-fans-of-premier-league-clubs-how-they-are-feeling-find-out-the-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-asked-fans-of-premier-league-clubs-how-they-are-feeling-find-out-the-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Fernandes' own goal the worst of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-fernandes-own-goal-the-worst-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-fernandes-own-goal-the-worst-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson urges togetherness in Aberdeen survival bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Robinson calls for "togetherness" in Aberdeen's relegation battle, saying the time to "scrutinise" is at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robinson-urges-togetherness-in-aberdeen-survival-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robinson-urges-togetherness-in-aberdeen-survival-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe '100% committed' to Newcastle but 'I just need support']]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "100% committed" to Newcastle United, but it is "very difficult" to look too far beyond the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-100-committed-to-newcastle-but-i-just-need-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/howe-100-committed-to-newcastle-but-i-just-need-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naderi injury serious, says Rangers boss Rohl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Naderi's muscle injury is "serious", says Rangers head coach Danny Rohl, who has had more positive news about Tuur Rommens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/naderi-injury-serious-says-rangers-boss-rohl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/naderi-injury-serious-says-rangers-boss-rohl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I feel complete backing from owners and fans - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from the club's hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-feel-complete-backing-from-owners-and-fans-slot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-feel-complete-backing-from-owners-and-fans-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lens-embraced-underdog-status-to-become-psgs-title-rivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-lens-embraced-underdog-status-to-become-psgs-title-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KSI targets Premier League for Dagenham - but not as manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTuber KSI says he intends to use his social media influence to grow the profile of Dagenham &amp; Redbridge and take them to the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ksi-targets-premier-league-for-dagenham-but-not-as-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ksi-targets-premier-league-for-dagenham-but-not-as-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in captivating Scottish Premiership title race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-in-captivating-scottish-premiership-title-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-in-captivating-scottish-premiership-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in captivating Premiership title race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-in-captivating-premiership-title-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-in-captivating-premiership-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It makes English football unique - why the Football League is important too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Pulis explains why the English Football League is so important and why he loved life in the lower divisions, as well as the lessons he learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-makes-english-football-unique-why-the-football-league-is-important-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-makes-english-football-unique-why-the-football-league-is-important-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL preview: Open-top buses booked as finish line comes into view]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promotions within grasp, relegation six-pointers - here are five things to look out for in the English Football League this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/efl-preview-open-top-buses-booked-as-finish-line-comes-into-view/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/efl-preview-open-top-buses-booked-as-finish-line-comes-into-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt goalkeeper banned for striking referee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy banned for four games for striking a referee on the head following an Egyptian Pro League match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-goalkeeper-banned-for-striking-referee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-goalkeeper-banned-for-striking-referee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - McTominay v Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-mctominay-v-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-mctominay-v-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPL talking point: Is it time to use wildcard?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League returns this weekend and with two double gameweeks on the horizon, the big question: Do you play the wildcard now or hold off until gameweek 33?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-is-it-time-to-use-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fpl-talking-point-is-it-time-to-use-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-need-to-have-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-need-to-have-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler v Rooney in nine-dart challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hungry-watkins-is-man-on-mission-but-will-tuchel-take-notice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hungry-watkins-is-man-on-mission-but-will-tuchel-take-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estevao could be Brazil's World Cup's surprise - Davide Ancelotti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has tipped Chelsea's 18-year-old winger Estevao Willian to be the surprise package at the summer's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/estevao-could-be-brazils-world-cups-surprise-davide-ancelotti/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/estevao-could-be-brazils-world-cups-surprise-davide-ancelotti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford on 'full circle' moment in England career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Returning as head coach for England Women's under-23s felt like a "full circle moment" for Lydia Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bedford-on-full-circle-moment-in-england-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bedford-on-full-circle-moment-in-england-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v boxing promoter &amp; Arsenal fan Frank Warren]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on boxing promoter Frank Warren plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-promoter-amp-arsenal-fan-frank-warren/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-promoter-amp-arsenal-fan-frank-warren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal's big summer - Arteta contract, &pound;100m for Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatever happens this season, Arsenal are facing some big decisions in the summer over Mikel Arteta's contract and their transfer moves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenals-big-summer-arteta-contract-pound100m-for-nwaneri-and-lewis-skelly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenals-big-summer-arteta-contract-pound100m-for-nwaneri-and-lewis-skelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'unique style' De Zerbi hopes will save Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan breaks down what Roberto de Zerbi will try to implement at Tottenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-unique-style-de-zerbi-hopes-will-save-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-unique-style-de-zerbi-hopes-will-save-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches - but Spurs have not done that by appointing Roberto de Zerbi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/seven-games-to-go-how-will-de-zerbi-try-to-save-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/seven-games-to-go-how-will-de-zerbi-try-to-save-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-on-his-major-lows-and-belief-he-is-still-one-of-worlds-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-on-his-major-lows-and-belief-he-is-still-one-of-worlds-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olid to leave SWPL leaders Hearts at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Eva Olid will leave SWPL leaders Hearts at the end of the season by mutual agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/olid-to-leave-swpl-leaders-hearts-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/olid-to-leave-swpl-leaders-hearts-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back Haaland and Semenyo to shine at Chelsea - FPL team of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Put your faith in trusted FPL assets such as Bruno Fernandes and Antoine Semenyo this week, with a double gameweek on the horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/back-haaland-and-semenyo-to-shine-at-chelsea-fpl-team-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/back-haaland-and-semenyo-to-shine-at-chelsea-fpl-team-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for their Champions League quarter-final first leg - but their tactics were still bested by European champions Paris St-Germain. 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&#9917; PSG v Liverpool &ndash; live | Latest scores | And mail Luke&ldquo;Diego Simeone has never won at Camp Nou,&rdquo; says Karen Carney, alongside Cole on pundit duty. And there you have it. No time like the present, that&rsquo;s what I say.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s beauty and the beast,&rdquo; says Joe Cole on TNT Sports of the contest that awaits. We know what Atl&eacute;tico are going to do tonight, they&rsquo;ll &ldquo;bank in&rdquo;, m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-v-atltico-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-v-atltico-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool: Champions League quarter-final, first leg – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9917; Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off<br />
&#9917; Barcelona v Atl&eacute;tico Madrid &ndash; live | Latest scores&ldquo;I am beset by dread,&rdquo; writes Joe Pearson, &ldquo;and not in the &lsquo;I am the law&rsquo; kind of way. Although admittedly PSG are giving off &lsquo;You&rsquo;re next, punk!&rsquo; vibes. IYKYK.&rdquo;While Arsenal were busy Arsenaling their way to a worthy but dull Bigger Cup quarter-final first leg win at Sporting on Tuesday, the players of Real Madrid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/paris-saint-germain-v-liverpool-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/paris-saint-germain-v-liverpool-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-are-the-scottish-premiership-post-split-fixtures-decided/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-are-the-scottish-premiership-post-split-fixtures-decided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calafiori channels pain of Italy World Cup misery to fuel Arsenal trophy push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win over Sporting comes after back-to-back cup defeats&lsquo;It&rsquo;s been tough but that&rsquo;s the beauty of football&rsquo;After everything Riccardo Calafiori has been through over the past couple of weeks, Tuesday night was exactly what he needed. The Italy defender was still buzzing from Kai Havertz&rsquo;s late winning goal against Sporting in the first leg of Arsenal&rsquo;s Champions League quarter-final when he reflected on a fortnight during which his club suffered successive defeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calafiori-channels-pain-of-italy-world-cup-misery-to-fuel-arsenal-trophy-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calafiori-channels-pain-of-italy-world-cup-misery-to-fuel-arsenal-trophy-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanction for financial breach has led to a relegation fightLeicester now &lsquo;fully focused&rsquo; on final five games of seasonLeicester have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. An independent commission imposed the sanction on Leicester in February, which dropped the club from 17th to 20th in the Championship.They appealed against the decision and have subsequently fallen to 22nd, a point adrift of safety with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-lose-appeal-over-six-point-deduction-in-blow-to-survival-hopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-lose-appeal-over-six-point-deduction-in-blow-to-survival-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Madrid and Bayern burn rubber in fast and furious show at Bernabéu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While Arsenal were busy Arsenaling their way to a worthy but dull Bigger Cup quarter-final first leg win at Sporting on Tuesday, the players of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich released the collective handbrake and performed many high-speed donuts, wheel spins and Rockfords as a pleasing counterpoint to the careful mirror-signal-manoeuvring on display at Lisbon&rsquo;s Est&aacute;dio Jos&eacute; Alvalade. Like a couple of stolen supercars racing ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-madrid-and-bayern-burn-rubber-in-fast-and-furious-show-at-bernabu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-madrid-and-bayern-burn-rubber-in-fast-and-furious-show-at-bernabu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal leave it late in Lisbon and Bayern win at Bernabéu | Football Weekly – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Arsenal get a late winner against Sporting and Real Madrid and Bayern Munich play out a belter at the Bernab&eacute;uOn the podcast today: a vital win for Arsenal in the Champions League. Having lost their previous two Arsenal had to find a way and in injury time Gabriel Martinelli drew the defence and Kai Havertz slotted home.Elsewhere, a much better game at the Bernab&eacute;u. Should Bayern have put it to bed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-leave-it-late-in-lisbon-and-bayern-win-at-bernabu-football-weekly-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-leave-it-late-in-lisbon-and-bayern-win-at-bernabu-football-weekly-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Absolute disgrace’: FA’s plan to restructure Women’s National League criticised]]></title><description><![CDATA[WSL academy teams would play in third tierPrevious FA expansion plan was withdrawn last yearPlans to include four Women&rsquo;s Super League academy sides in the third tier of the English women&rsquo;s football pyramid from 2027 have been criticised as an idea based around &ldquo;repackaged B&nbsp;teams&rdquo; and received a mixed reaction from club staff and supporters.The changes to the Women&rsquo;s National League, put forward by the Football Association, would also introduce a mid-season sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-disgrace-fas-plan-to-restructure-womens-national-league-criticised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-disgrace-fas-plan-to-restructure-womens-national-league-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropping Fernandez - a sign of Rosenior's authority or a big risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez has given Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior the first major internal disciplinary issue of his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge - BBC Sport analyses the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dropping-fernandez-a-sign-of-roseniors-authority-or-a-big-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dropping-fernandez-a-sign-of-roseniors-authority-or-a-big-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike’s high-tech 2026 World Cup jerseys have a shoulder problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sportswear giant says it&rsquo;s aware of the strange seam on some of the new shirts, and is looking into how to address itWhen Nike rolled out its collection of World Cup kits in late March, fans and pundits alike largely approved. The US men&rsquo;s national team got arguably their most distinctive pair of shirts in decades, while other federations &ndash; France, England, Canada and Uruguay among them &ndash; earned strong reviews.Over the last international break, when players took the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nikes-high-tech-2026-world-cup-jerseys-have-a-shoulder-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nikes-high-tech-2026-world-cup-jerseys-have-a-shoulder-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How WSL aims to bridge academy gap - and why it needs to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor raised concerns over the gap between academy football and the first team - so is it an issue in the game and how could it be solved?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-wsl-aims-to-bridge-academy-gap-and-why-it-needs-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-wsl-aims-to-bridge-academy-gap-and-why-it-needs-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Points: Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances, Balogun’s US role and can De Zerbi fix Spurs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. Today, Graham Ruthven endeavors to answer three of themThere was a time when settling on the best male soccer player in the world was easy. Between 2008 and 2023, the answer was almost exclusively Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Luka Modri&#263; and Karim Benzema disrupted the pair&rsquo;s Ballon d&rsquo;Or duopoly in 2018 and 2022, respectively, but the ballot during that period generally only had two names on it. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pitch-points-kanes-ballon-dor-chances-baloguns-us-role-and-can-de-zerbi-fix-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pitch-points-kanes-ballon-dor-chances-baloguns-us-role-and-can-de-zerbi-fix-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which team has gone furthest in Europe while being relegated in the same season? | The Knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetingsMail us with your questions and answers&ldquo;What&rsquo;s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?&rdquo; wonders Matt Reilly.This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it&rsquo;s still relevant to some of this year&rsquo;s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-team-has-gone-furthest-in-europe-while-being-relegated-in-the-same-season-the-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-team-has-gone-furthest-in-europe-while-being-relegated-in-the-same-season-the-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critically-acclaimed romantic period drama starring Saoirse Ronan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama set in the 1950s about an Irish immigrant who lands in Brooklyn and finds romance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restored David Raya makes the difference to help Arsenal shake off their angst | Jacob Steinberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta discovered that playing your best goalkeeper can be a good idea as his side recovered from cup exits with late win in LisbonThere was a temptation to fixate on the moment when Arsenal won this game with a goal that could change their season. Mikel Arteta had urged his players not to panic, not to sink away with hopes of a quadruple long gone, and Kai Havertz got the memo. Gabriel Martinelli crossed from the left and, as the ball dropped, Havertz caught the Sporting defence napping a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/restored-david-raya-makes-the-difference-to-help-arsenal-shake-off-their-angst-jacob-steinberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/restored-david-raya-makes-the-difference-to-help-arsenal-shake-off-their-angst-jacob-steinberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton leapfrog Wrexham after thrashing to climb into playoff spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton continued their Championship charge as they thrashed Wrexham 5-1 to replace the Welsh side in the playoff places.Fuelled by their stunning weekend FA Cup quarter-final triumph over Arsenal, Tonda Eckert&rsquo;s in-form side flew out of the traps at St&#333;k Cae Ras with early goals from Kuryu Matsuki and Flynn Downes, having already hit the woodwork twice. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-leapfrog-wrexham-after-thrashing-to-climb-into-playoff-spots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-leapfrog-wrexham-after-thrashing-to-climb-into-playoff-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane gives Bayern Munich edge despite Real Madrid fightback in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is why you guys come to these games,&rdquo; Vincent Kompany had said, and especially here. For the quality, the chaos and the goals, the edge, the drama and the history that invades every moment. Another wild Champions League night had this place believing in another crazy comeback, the noise level rising towards what appeared destined to be one, last thunderous crescendo as Real Madrid rose again and went for their biggest European rivals. In the end, though, Bayern Munich held on f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-gives-bayern-munich-edge-despite-real-madrid-fightback-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-gives-bayern-munich-edge-despite-real-madrid-fightback-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/legendary-manager-lucescu-dies-five-days-after-resigning-as-romania-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/legendary-manager-lucescu-dies-five-days-after-resigning-as-romania-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mircea Lucescu, former Romania football captain and coach, dies aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bucharest hospital confirms his death after heart attackCoach led team to Euro 84 and won multiple club titlesMircea Lucescu, the Romanian football great who was a serial trophy winner as a player and a coach, has died aged 80.Lucescu&rsquo;s death was confirmed by Bucharest university emergency hospital on Tuesday. He had been taken to hospital after reportedly having a heart attack on Friday morning. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mircea-lucescu-former-romania-football-captain-and-coach-dies-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mircea-lucescu-former-romania-football-captain-and-coach-dies-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | The curious case of Arne Slot’s Paris romance and Liverpool’s slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Arne Slot tries his best not to choke up when he talks of last year&rsquo;s meeting between Liverpool and PSG. &ldquo;I hope every fan around the world was hoping this game wouldn&rsquo;t stop because it was incredible,&rdquo; he blubbed in March 2025. His team had just lost on penalties to the soon-to-be Bigger Cup winners. &ldquo;It was the best game of football that I was ever involved in.&rdquo; If the Slot regime comes to its end this summe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-curious-case-of-arne-slots-paris-romance-and-liverpools-slump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-curious-case-of-arne-slots-paris-romance-and-liverpools-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Collective become majority owners of Sunderland Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multi-club ownership organisation Bay Collective has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bay-collective-become-majority-owners-of-sunderland-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bay-collective-become-majority-owners-of-sunderland-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Barton pleads not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm in golf club incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former footballer denies assault in north-west EnglandBarton to remain in custody with trial set for 1 SeptemberJoey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club in north-west England. The 43-year-old former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder appeared via video link from Liverpool prison for the plea hearing at Liverpool crown court.He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch on 8 March. Barton&rsquo;s co-defendant, Gary O&rsquo;Grady, was not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/joey-barton-pleads-not-guilty-to-causing-grievous-bodily-harm-in-golf-club-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/joey-barton-pleads-not-guilty-to-causing-grievous-bodily-harm-in-golf-club-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napoli president says he would allow Antonio Conte to leave for Italy job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conte says he should be considered to succeed GattusoMilan coach Massimiliano Allegri also linked with roleNapoli&rsquo;s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has said he would not stand in Antonio Conte&rsquo;s way if the coach asked to take the vacant Italy job, after Conte said he ought to be under consideration to succeed Gennaro Gattuso.Gattuso resigned as the Azzurri&rsquo;s coach on Friday after Italy failed to reach the World Cup for a third straight time. Conte&rsquo;s deal at Napoli runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/napoli-president-says-he-would-allow-antonio-conte-to-leave-for-italy-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/napoli-president-says-he-would-allow-antonio-conte-to-leave-for-italy-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marseille were ablaze when De Zerbi left but at least they had some spark | Luke Entwistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habib Beye was given the Marseille job as he knows the club but his style is smothering the team&rsquo;s attacking flairBy Get French Football NewsHabib Beye quoted Pape Diouf, the late former Marseille president, when he was appointed as the club&rsquo;s new manager in February, saying: &ldquo;Pape Diouf, who I considered my spiritual father, always told me: &lsquo;When the fire burns in Marseille, sometimes you have to let it burn because it will go out on its own.&rsquo; This club brings you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/marseille-were-ablaze-when-de-zerbi-left-but-at-least-they-had-some-spark-luke-entwistle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/marseille-were-ablaze-when-de-zerbi-left-but-at-least-they-had-some-spark-luke-entwistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enzo Fernández may captain Chelsea again despite being dropped for Madrid comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder suspended by club for remarks on futureArgentinian remains part of leadership group at clubChelsea are open to Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez captaining the side again this season and hope to reintegrate the midfielder after his comments over his future. Fern&aacute;ndez, who is on Real Madrid&rsquo;s shortlist as they look to revamp their midfield, was dropped after whipping up a storm during last month&rsquo;s international break.The Argentina international was not particularly subtle when h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/enzo-fernndez-may-captain-chelsea-again-despite-being-dropped-for-madrid-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/enzo-fernndez-may-captain-chelsea-again-despite-being-dropped-for-madrid-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nobody should be priced out' - why Liverpool protests matter to rival fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool supporters' action against ticket price rises should be supported by rivals, according to the FSA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-should-be-priced-out-why-liverpool-protests-matter-to-rival-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-should-be-priced-out-why-liverpool-protests-matter-to-rival-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-footballer Barton denies attack at golf club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR,Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-footballer-barton-denies-attack-at-golf-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-footballer-barton-denies-attack-at-golf-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollok United named best grassroots football club in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow's Pollok United are named the best grassroots football club in Europe for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pollok-united-named-best-grassroots-football-club-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pollok-united-named-best-grassroots-football-club-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire takes pay cut to sign new Man Utd deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-takes-pay-cut-to-sign-new-man-utd-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maguire-takes-pay-cut-to-sign-new-man-utd-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … the shocks and flops from the FA Cup quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist on humiliating exits for Arsenal and Liverpool, low-hanging fruit and Hugo Ekitike&rsquo;s shirt swapBuy this cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-the-shocks-and-flops-from-the-fa-cup-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-the-shocks-and-flops-from-the-fa-cup-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts and Celtic given potential final-day title decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic to host Heart of Midlothian in potential final-day title decider as the Scottish Premiership's post-split fixtures are revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-and-celtic-given-potential-final-day-title-decider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-and-celtic-given-potential-final-day-title-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona’s Vicky López: ‘I think I bring a lot of joy, youth and playfulness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger explains her rapid ascent from shy 16-year-old Bar&ccedil;a signing to a record-breaking heroAt 19 years, eight months and 12 days Vicky L&oacute;pez is a history maker, record breaker and Barcelona hero. The Spaniard has played more than 120 matches for the club of her dreams, scoring 32 goals along the way.L&oacute;pez signed in July 2022 at 16, making her first-team debut that season under Jonatan Gir&aacute;ldez and leaving no doubt she belongs among the best. No Barcelona player, mal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelonas-vicky-lpez-i-think-i-bring-a-lot-of-joy-youth-and-playfulness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelonas-vicky-lpez-i-think-i-bring-a-lot-of-joy-youth-and-playfulness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby's Agyemang to miss World Cup with Achilles injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Agyemang is ruled out of playing in a home World Cup for the USA after suffering a "serious" Achilles tendon injury in Derby win against Stoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/derbys-agyemang-to-miss-world-cup-with-achilles-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/derbys-agyemang-to-miss-world-cup-with-achilles-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did quadruple ambition set bar too high for Arsenal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains why the quadruple was too much for Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/did-quadruple-ambition-set-bar-too-high-for-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/did-quadruple-ambition-set-bar-too-high-for-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey memories are made of this]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Wales takes a look back at some of Aaron Ramsey's career highlights as he announces his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsey-memories-are-made-of-this/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsey-memories-are-made-of-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales captain and ex-Arsenal star Ramsey retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-captain-and-ex-arsenal-star-ramsey-retires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-captain-and-ex-arsenal-star-ramsey-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry gets first England call-up as Godfrey injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay FC forward Keira Barry receives her first call-up to the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barry-gets-first-england-call-up-as-godfrey-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barry-gets-first-england-call-up-as-godfrey-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLeary replaces McAneny in Scotland squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers midfielder Jodi McLeary replaces Celtic counterpart Maria McAneny in the Scotland squad for next week's World Cup qualifying double header against Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcleary-replaces-mcaneny-in-scotland-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcleary-replaces-mcaneny-in-scotland-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Maguire takes wage cut to sign Manchester United contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender&rsquo;s deal goes to 2027 with option for extra yearSays playing for United is &lsquo;the ultimate honour&rsquo;Harry Maguire has described playing for Manchester United as &ldquo;the ultimate honour&rdquo; after signing a one-year contract extension, with the option of a further season. The centre-back struggled under Ruben Amorim, putting his future into doubt, but he has become integral to Michael Carrick as United battle for a Champions League place.The 33-year-old has agreed to a w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-maguire-takes-wage-cut-to-sign-manchester-united-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-maguire-takes-wage-cut-to-sign-manchester-united-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An incredible league' - inside WSL 2 promotion race]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a month of the season remaining, BBC Sport assesses the key contenders battling for promotion from Women's Super League 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-league-inside-wsl-2-promotion-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-league-inside-wsl-2-promotion-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Every team to reach a Women's FA Cup semi-final in 2020s]]></title><description><![CDATA[In total, 12 teams have reached the Women's FA Cup semi-finals since 2020. Can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-every-team-to-reach-a-womens-fa-cup-semi-final-in-2020s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-every-team-to-reach-a-womens-fa-cup-semi-final-in-2020s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Relegation, promotion and desperation around SPFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen&rsquo;s relegation fears and a look through the lower leagues - it's squeaky bum time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-relegation-promotion-and-desperation-around-spfl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-relegation-promotion-and-desperation-around-spfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota deny Rodriguez has rare muscle wasting condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/minnesota-deny-rodriguez-has-rare-muscle-wasting-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/minnesota-deny-rodriguez-has-rare-muscle-wasting-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Something you only see in films’: Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petr Vlachovsky&rsquo;s non-contact sexual abuse has had long-term effects and could finally be the catalyst for safeguarding policy change for women and girls in the sportKristyna Janku answered the phone to a police officer, not sure what she was going to hear. She had heard the rumours, the gossip, and was not sure what was true and what was not.The defender&rsquo;s former coach Petr Vlachovsky, who coached women and girls at FC Slovacko for almost 15 years and was once voted the best women&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/something-you-only-see-in-films-czech-case-yet-another-example-of-sexual-abuse-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/something-you-only-see-in-films-czech-case-yet-another-example-of-sexual-abuse-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Celtic assess Dundee goalkeeper McCracken' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic are being linked with a Dundee goalkeeper and Hibernian midfielder as Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou addresses speculation about his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-assess-dundee-goalkeeper-mccracken-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-assess-dundee-goalkeeper-mccracken-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Real Madrid tie could make or break Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-real-madrid-tie-could-make-or-break-kanes-ballon-dor-hopes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-real-madrid-tie-could-make-or-break-kanes-ballon-dor-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Sporting hero Gyokeres could end European run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Gyokeres' impact at Sporting will never be forgotten, but he returns on Tuesday hoping to help fire Arsenal into the Champions League semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-sporting-hero-gyokeres-could-end-european-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-sporting-hero-gyokeres-could-end-european-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/54-years-48-leagues-2000-grounds-the-ultimate-football-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/54-years-48-leagues-2000-grounds-the-ultimate-football-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special feel to Wrexham v Southampton - Parkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson says Wrexham's Championship contest with play-off rivals Southampton has a special feel to it given the Saints' resurgence under Tonda Eckert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/special-feel-to-wrexham-v-southampton-parkinson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/special-feel-to-wrexham-v-southampton-parkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-edge-ever-closer-but-who-will-join-them-in-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-edge-ever-closer-but-who-will-join-them-in-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool target Camavinga - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool target Real Madrid midfielder, Manchester City midfielder has European suitors, Juventus chase Manchester United man, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-target-camavinga-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-target-camavinga-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlton defender Coady leaves hospital after scans]]></title><description><![CDATA[On-loan Charlton Athletic defender Conor Coady is discharged from hospital after being knocked out at Watford on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charlton-defender-coady-leaves-hospital-after-scans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charlton-defender-coady-leaves-hospital-after-scans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta calls for perspective as Arsenal look to avoid slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to channel the pain of back-to-back defeats when they take on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-calls-for-perspective-as-arsenal-look-to-avoid-slump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-calls-for-perspective-as-arsenal-look-to-avoid-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quiet and steady' - how Lincoln's promotion was 20 years in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Pakey looks back over the past 20 years from Keith Alexander to the Cowleys to Lincoln City now calling themselves a Championship club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiet-and-steady-how-lincolns-promotion-was-20-years-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiet-and-steady-how-lincolns-promotion-was-20-years-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/seven-eritrean-players-fail-to-return-home-after-international-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/seven-eritrean-players-fail-to-return-home-after-international-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cheeky childhood favourite brought to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unexpected bequest transforms the lives of Peter Rabbit and his siblings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof]]></title><description><![CDATA[From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend&rsquo;s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League breakSign up for our World Cup newsletterLive in a World Cup host city? Tell us your storiesThe soccer calendar has been particularly quirky this year. There&rsquo;s always an international break in March, but because this year&rsquo;s edition involved World Cup qualifying playoffs, most games were scheduled for the Thursday and the Tuesday, which meant there was very lit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-fa-cup-still-has-an-important-place-this-weekend-was-proof/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-fa-cup-still-has-an-important-place-this-weekend-was-proof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rangers could bypass qualifiers and reach Champions League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers could benefit in next season's Champions League - if they win the Scottish Premiership - should Olympiakos fail to win the Greek title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-rangers-could-bypass-qualifiers-and-reach-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-rangers-could-bypass-qualifiers-and-reach-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg manufacture ‘the wildest plastico of all time’ | Andy Brassell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two &lsquo;factory&rsquo; teams of German football proved that there is plenty at stake in the Bundesliga after a 6-3 win for LeverkusenThey said nobody cared enough for the stakes to be this high. If discussion over the destination of the title (and second place for that matter) has been and gone, there is plenty more in the Bundesliga tank and for Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg, two clubs who will never hold universal approval despite producing teams to thrill us and break the Bayern monopoly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayer-leverkusen-and-wolfsburg-manufacture-the-wildest-plastico-of-all-time-andy-brassell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bayer-leverkusen-and-wolfsburg-manufacture-the-wildest-plastico-of-all-time-andy-brassell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why promoted Falkirk's superb season has created problem for league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falkirk have upset the Scottish Premiership apple cart - and given the league's organisers a fixtures headache.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-promoted-falkirks-superb-season-has-created-problem-for-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-promoted-falkirks-superb-season-has-created-problem-for-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS weekend wrap: Revel in the joy and agony of absurd long-range goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the era of VAR where most goals get picked apart, strikes from distance offered a much-needed immediate emotional hitIn an era where the sport&rsquo;s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper. They also hatch a comfortingly familiar point of debate: was there anything that could&rsquo;ve been done to save it?We ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mls-weekend-wrap-revel-in-the-joy-and-agony-of-absurd-long-range-goals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mls-weekend-wrap-revel-in-the-joy-and-agony-of-absurd-long-range-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish school emerges again as the superior model for Champions League success | Philipp Lahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy have been left behind with man-marking approach, and if Germany go down this path it could happen to them tooIn Germany, coaches used to say: &ldquo;Follow your opponent right into the loo!&rdquo; That was the call to man-mark. So defenders weren&rsquo;t meant to think too deeply. This retro tactical approach has been making an unexpected comeback since Atalanta won the Europa League in 2024 using this method.Against a team with a significantly superior individual quality, you naturally do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spanish-school-emerges-again-as-the-superior-model-for-champions-league-success-philipp-lahm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spanish-school-emerges-again-as-the-superior-model-for-champions-league-success-philipp-lahm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lijnders on replacing 'unique' Silva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders discusses captain Bernardo Silva's future at the club, saying "every good story comes to an end".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lijnders-on-replacing-unique-silva/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lijnders-on-replacing-unique-silva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking football's greatest one-club men]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-footballs-greatest-one-club-men/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ranking-footballs-greatest-one-club-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The award-winning story of a code-busting hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lijnders hints at Man City departure for Silva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders hints that midfielder Bernardo Silva could be leaving in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lijnders-hints-at-man-city-departure-for-silva/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lijnders-hints-at-man-city-departure-for-silva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struijk sends Leeds to first FA Cup semi-final since 1987]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Pascal Struijk score the winning penalty in Leeds United's shootout win against West Ham to send the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/struijk-sends-leeds-to-first-fa-cup-semi-final-since-1987/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/struijk-sends-leeds-to-first-fa-cup-semi-final-since-1987/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Leeds have been awarded a penalty for this late challenge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham United survive a penalty scare against Leeds United after Max Kilman collides with Anton Stach after the German midfielder had already got his shot away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-leeds-have-been-awarded-a-penalty-for-this-late-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-leeds-have-been-awarded-a-penalty-for-this-late-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill hails Celtic spirit as they stay in title hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill hails his team's spirit after they battle to a crucial victory in the Scottish Premiership at Dundee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-hails-celtic-spirit-as-they-stay-in-title-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-hails-celtic-spirit-as-they-stay-in-title-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herrick's dramatic debut and Struijk's winner - full penalty shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all the penalties from West Ham's penalty shootout against Leeds United in their FA Cup quarter-final at London Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/herricks-dramatic-debut-and-struijks-winner-full-penalty-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/herricks-dramatic-debut-and-struijks-winner-full-penalty-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fancy footwork' - Tanaka puts Leeds ahead against West Ham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United's Ao Tanaka starts and finishes a well-worked move to give his side the lead against West Ham in their FA Cup quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fancy-footwork-tanaka-puts-leeds-ahead-against-west-ham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fancy-footwork-tanaka-puts-leeds-ahead-against-west-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disasi draws West Ham level with 96th-minute equaliser]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham's Axel Disasi athletically prods an equaliser six minutes into stoppage time against Leeds United, forcing extra time in the FA Cup quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disasi-draws-west-ham-level-with-96th-minute-equaliser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disasi-draws-west-ham-level-with-96th-minute-equaliser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United survive West Ham's fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-beat-west-ham-on-penalties-in-thriller-to-reach-fa-cup-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-beat-west-ham-on-penalties-in-thriller-to-reach-fa-cup-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds never do it the easy way - Farke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says his side "never do it the easy way" after letting go of a two-goal lead against West Ham before beating the London side on penalties to reach their first FA Cup final since 1987.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-never-do-it-the-easy-way-farke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-never-do-it-the-easy-way-farke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham 'must react' after 'tough' loss to Leeds - Nuno]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Leeds on penalties is "sad" but his side "must react" as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers in a crucial relegation clash in their next league game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-must-react-after-tough-loss-to-leeds-nuno/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-must-react-after-tough-loss-to-leeds-nuno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-the-championship-heading-for-financial-catastrophe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-the-championship-heading-for-financial-catastrophe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashford strikes as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[England forward Marcus Rashford scores an impressive goal in Barcelona's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashford-strikes-as-barcelona-beat-atletico-madrid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rashford-strikes-as-barcelona-beat-atletico-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walcott &amp; Richards criticise Arsenal over FA Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport pundits Theo Walcott and Micah Richards analyse Arsenal's performance in the loss to Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/walcott-amp-richards-criticise-arsenal-over-fa-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/walcott-amp-richards-criticise-arsenal-over-fa-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton shock Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are stung by a late goal from Southampton's Shea Charles, as the Premier League leaders fall to defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-shock-arsenal-to-reach-fa-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southampton-shock-arsenal-to-reach-fa-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-time scenes as Southampton beat Arsenal in FA Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Mary's Stadium erupts into celebration as Southampton beat Arsenal to book a place in the FA Cup semi finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/full-time-scenes-as-southampton-beat-arsenal-in-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/full-time-scenes-as-southampton-beat-arsenal-in-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles scores late winner as Southampton beat Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton secure a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals thanks to Shea Charles' winner in the 85th minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charles-scores-late-winner-as-southampton-beat-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/charles-scores-late-winner-as-southampton-beat-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland hits hat-trick as Manchester City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Erling Haaland swept the ball home for a first Manchester City hat-trick since August 2024 it sent swathes of Liverpool fans for the exits. Only 57 minutes were gone yet City were cruising at 4-0 and Arne Slot&rsquo;s men were being schooled.Haaland&rsquo;s third, when J&eacute;r&eacute;my Doku and Nico O&rsquo;Reilly walked the ball through Liverpool before the No 9 hooked in off the bar, epitomised the patheticalness that set in with the striker&rsquo;s 39th-minute penalty opener. Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/erling-haaland-hits-hat-trick-as-manchester-city-thrash-liverpool-to-reach-fa-cup-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/erling-haaland-hits-hat-trick-as-manchester-city-thrash-liverpool-to-reach-fa-cup-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t wait four more years’: World Cup co-hosts Canada offer Italy fans free shirt swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Soccer holding jersey exchange in TorontoItaly failed to qualify for finals after playoff defeatItalian football fans are being encouraged to put their national team&rsquo;s World Cup 2026 qualification failure behind them &ndash; by backing co-hosts Canada instead.Canada Soccer, the national governing body for the sport, is offering a jersey swap on Saturday for fans in Toronto&rsquo;s Little Italy district. &ldquo;Dear Italian soccer fans, Don&rsquo;t wait four more years. Swap your jer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dont-wait-four-more-years-world-cup-co-hosts-canada-offer-italy-fans-free-shirt-swap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dont-wait-four-more-years-world-cup-co-hosts-canada-offer-italy-fans-free-shirt-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Emotional’ Trippier to leave Newcastle this summer when contract ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carabao Cup-winning defender signed in 2022 for &pound;12mHowe&rsquo;s underperforming squad set for summer overhaulKieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle when his contract ends this summer, heightening the sense of an era ending at the Saudi-owned club.Trippier&rsquo;s arrival, for &pound;12m, from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 proved a landmark moment in the team&rsquo;s transformation after the Saudi Arabian-led takeover in October 2021. He has made more than 150 appearances for Newcastle, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emotional-trippier-to-leave-newcastle-this-summer-when-contract-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/emotional-trippier-to-leave-newcastle-this-summer-when-contract-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead and dozens injured at Peru football stadium during pre-match event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initial reports suggested parts of arena&rsquo;s wall had collapsed, but Alianza Lima says there were no structural failuresOne person has been killed and dozens more injured at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, according to the football club Alianza Lima.Hundreds of fans were attending a &ldquo;flag-waving event&rdquo; on Friday around the stadium, a day before a derby match between the home team Alianza Lima and local rivals Universitario de Deportes. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-dead-and-dozens-injured-at-peru-football-stadium-during-pre-match-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-dead-and-dozens-injured-at-peru-football-stadium-during-pre-match-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survival or glory? Farke weighs up options as Leeds’ season nears climax]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first FA Cup semi-final since 1987 is within reach but manager says Premier League is &lsquo;our bread and butter&rsquo;As Leeds travel to West Ham for an FA Cup quarter-final both teams could arguably do without, one thing is not in doubt: Daniel Farke knows how to read a balance sheet. As the holder of an MA in economics and a diploma in sporting directorship, the Leeds manager needs no reminders that, financially, avoiding relegation is infinitely more important than trying to win the FA Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/survival-or-glory-farke-weighs-up-options-as-leeds-season-nears-climax/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/survival-or-glory-farke-weighs-up-options-as-leeds-season-nears-climax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-former-liverpool-prospect-found-love-for-football-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-former-liverpool-prospect-found-love-for-football-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals: tie-by-tie analysis of the weekend games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal meet Brighton with their sights set on reaching a second semi-final while Tottenham could be facing Chelsea at just the right timeRiding high after their Champions League quarter-final win over Chelsea, Arsenal are ready to push on in the FA Cup. The WSL title may be almost certainly out of sight following Manchester City&rsquo;s impressive victory over Manchester United, but the chance to go for a European and domestic cup double is very much there. Brighton stand in the way of securing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/womens-fa-cup-quarter-finals-tie-by-tie-analysis-of-the-weekend-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/womens-fa-cup-quarter-finals-tie-by-tie-analysis-of-the-weekend-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton’s Daniel Peretz: ‘We have a lot of respect for Arsenal, but we are not afraid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper on representing Israel, learning from Manuel Neuer at Bayern and targeting an FA Cup upsetA few days after returning from international duty, there is only one place to start with Daniel Peretz: his pride at representing Israel during the unsettling and tense backdrop of war and geopolitical conflict. His excitement at facing Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals can wait. Almost all of his family are in Tel Aviv, where wailing air raid sirens have become a staple of the mood music. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southamptons-daniel-peretz-we-have-a-lot-of-respect-for-arsenal-but-we-are-not-afraid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/southamptons-daniel-peretz-we-have-a-lot-of-respect-for-arsenal-but-we-are-not-afraid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal in the blood: how Max Dowman is related to Gunners legend George Male]]></title><description><![CDATA[A distant relative found a family link to the football prodigy, as they are both related to George Male, the first player to win six English top-flight titlesDave Male could have had no idea that his decision to attend a match while he was on holiday in Spain two years ago would uncover a remarkable family link to one of English football&rsquo;s brightest young prospects. The retired teacher was staying just down the road from the Pinatar Arena in Murcia and went along to watch England Under-16s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-in-the-blood-how-max-dowman-is-related-to-gunners-legend-george-male/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-in-the-blood-how-max-dowman-is-related-to-gunners-legend-george-male/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After more than 14 years at Atletico Madrid, what next for Simeone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-more-than-14-years-at-atletico-madrid-what-next-for-simeone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-more-than-14-years-at-atletico-madrid-what-next-for-simeone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot has no regrets over treatment of Salah and insists forward solely decided Liverpool exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salah critical of head coach in December after being left outSlot: &lsquo;The only one who can talk about it is Mo himself&rsquo;Arne Slot has no regrets over his treatment of Mohamed Salah and claimed it was entirely the forward&rsquo;s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.The Liverpool head coach declined to divulge why or when Salah decided to leave the club as he faced the media on Friday for the first time since the Egypt international&rsquo;s announcement. Slot believes it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-has-no-regrets-over-treatment-of-salah-and-insists-forward-solely-decided-liverpool-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-has-no-regrets-over-treatment-of-salah-and-insists-forward-solely-decided-liverpool-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola will not stand in Rodri’s way if he wants to join Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City midfielder can leave if &lsquo;not happy&rsquo;&lsquo;My wish is that Rodri could stay as long as possible&rsquo;Pep Guardiola will not stand in Rodri&rsquo;s way if the midfielder wishes to leave Manchester City for Real Madrid, though the manager believes he will stay at the club beyond this summer.During the international break Rodri, whose contract expires in June 2027, was asked about reports that Real&rsquo;s president, Florentino P&eacute;rez, wished to sign him. When answ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pep-guardiola-will-not-stand-in-rodris-way-if-he-wants-to-join-real-madrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pep-guardiola-will-not-stand-in-rodris-way-if-he-wants-to-join-real-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like a ball of poison’: Mikel Arteta admits to pain from Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arteta claims defeat will haunt him for &lsquo;next 30 years&rsquo;Hincapi&eacute; and Madueke to miss FA Cup sixth roundMikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal&rsquo;s defeat by title rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final last month left him feeling like he had a &ldquo;ball of poison&rdquo; in his stomach but has vowed to use that painful experience to ensure his team ends the season with silverware.Arsenal were totally outplayed in the second half at Wembley a fortnight ago as two go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/like-a-ball-of-poison-mikel-arteta-admits-to-pain-from-arsenals-carabao-cup-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/like-a-ball-of-poison-mikel-arteta-admits-to-pain-from-arsenals-carabao-cup-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-wants-rodri-to-stay-but-says-unhappy-stars-can-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-wants-rodri-to-stay-but-says-unhappy-stars-can-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea axe Enzo Fernández for two games after ‘crossing a line’ with Madrid comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosenior: &lsquo;It&rsquo;s disappointing for Enzo to speak that way&rsquo;&lsquo;You have to protect this club and culture&rsquo;Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez has been dropped for Chelsea&rsquo;s next two games, with Liam Rosenior suggesting the club&rsquo;s vice-captain had &ldquo;crossed a line&rdquo; in recent comments over his future.Following what he described as the worst 10 days of his career, Rosenior insisted he had to punish Fern&aacute;ndez, who first questioned whether he would remain at St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-axe-enzo-fernndez-for-two-games-after-crossing-a-line-with-madrid-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-axe-enzo-fernndez-for-two-games-after-crossing-a-line-with-madrid-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-rivals-to-battle-for-anderson-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-rivals-to-battle-for-anderson-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane, England’s Ballon d’Or hopeful, is finally getting the love he deserves | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sublime stint at Bayern Munich has made home audiences appreciate a man who isn&rsquo;t flash or twinkly but is his country&rsquo;s best footballer Everyone has their favourite mental comfort food, the stuff that makes you feel good in troubled times. Maybe you like baking bread and listening to history podcasts about Nazi atrocities. Maybe it&rsquo;s watching Notting Hill in a Hugh Grant mask.Perhaps you love to unwind by sitting in your walnut-panelled library and reading Catullus, naked, cove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-englands-ballon-dor-hopeful-is-finally-getting-the-love-he-deserves-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-englands-ballon-dor-hopeful-is-finally-getting-the-love-he-deserves-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five matches, 16 days, a season to save: Slot’s Liverpool vision faces a defining moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting at Manchester City in the FA Cup, Arne Slot must show doubters his plan for a team in transition can succeedThere were more important reasons for J&uuml;rgen Klopp&rsquo;s return to Liverpool last Saturday, but it was apposite his presence reminded Anfield of the unshakable bond and belief they once shared, the joy his football brought. Those pillars of Klopp&rsquo;s reign are weakening under Arne Slot and April may determine whether they are left standing at all.Two cup quarter-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-matches-16-days-a-season-to-save-slots-liverpool-vision-faces-a-defining-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-matches-16-days-a-season-to-save-slots-liverpool-vision-faces-a-defining-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson rolls back years on Bristol City return with victory at Charlton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Championship match of Roy Hodgson&rsquo;s half-century-long coaching career was not an easy one to watch but, at the end of it, the Bristol City interim head coach was shrugging his shoulders and smiling. A seesaw second half at Charlton, stuffed full of late chances for both teams, was enough to make even the youngest coach&rsquo;s heart race.&ldquo;There were a few five-minute periods where I thought: &lsquo;This is fantastic.&rsquo; And there were a few periods where I was saying: &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/roy-hodgson-rolls-back-years-on-bristol-city-return-with-victory-at-charlton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/roy-hodgson-rolls-back-years-on-bristol-city-return-with-victory-at-charlton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham back in top six as Parkinson to send dossier to head of referees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson says he will send a compilation of incidents to referees in a bid to clear up his frustrations over some recent decisions involving his Wrexham side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-back-in-top-six-as-parkinson-to-send-dossier-to-head-of-referees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-back-in-top-six-as-parkinson-to-send-dossier-to-head-of-referees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton intend to return to New Douglas Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troubled Scottish League 1 club Hamilton Academical intend to return to their New Douglas Park home from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hamilton-intend-to-return-to-new-douglas-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hamilton-intend-to-return-to-new-douglas-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rak-Sakyi strike helps Stoke ease past brave Owls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals in either half from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Lamine Cisse help Stoke City to victory over Sheffield Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rak-sakyi-strike-helps-stoke-ease-past-brave-owls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rak-sakyi-strike-helps-stoke-ease-past-brave-owls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burslem Globetrotters: Port Vale’s travelling stars plot Chelsea shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian manager Jon Brady and New Zealand striker Ben Waine have guided League One strugglers to quarter-finalsThe Port Vale manager, Jon Brady, left Australia as a 17-year-old to chase his dream of playing in the United Kingdom. Spells at Brentford, Swansea and Wycombe did not make a first-team debut a reality. The sacrifice would not be wasted as determination to make a career in England grew stronger, becoming a non-league stalwart, but always with an eye on what came next.Like Saturday&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burslem-globetrotters-port-vales-travelling-stars-plot-chelsea-shock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burslem-globetrotters-port-vales-travelling-stars-plot-chelsea-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Aberdeen be relegated for first time ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With seven games of the Scottish Premiership to go, Aberdeen are in serious danger of finishing in the relegation play-off spot. Do they have what it takes to stay up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-aberdeen-be-relegated-for-first-time-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-aberdeen-be-relegated-for-first-time-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes focused on wins not psychology in title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts manager Derek McInnes sees no psychological advantage in any team playing before their Scottish Premiership title rivals as Rangers have a chance to knock the leaders off top spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-focused-on-wins-not-psychology-in-title-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-focused-on-wins-not-psychology-in-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill wary of dropped points as games run out for Celtic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership "a difficult comeback" but "not impossible".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-wary-of-dropped-points-as-games-run-out-for-celtic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-wary-of-dropped-points-as-games-run-out-for-celtic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropped points would make title difficult for Celtic - O'Neill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership "a difficult comeback" but "not impossible".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dropped-points-would-make-title-difficult-for-celtic-oneill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dropped-points-would-make-title-difficult-for-celtic-oneill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-defends-arsenals-international-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arteta-defends-arsenals-international-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwall leapfrog Middlesbrough in Championship promotion race after Coburn double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Hellberg believes his aptitude for mathematics helps him solve complex tactical problems but the Middlesbrough manager&rsquo;s on-field equations refused to balance here as two goals from Josh Coburn took Millwall second.Alex Neil&rsquo;s resilient team are now one point and one position above Boro in a Championship topped by Coventry. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/millwall-leapfrog-middlesbrough-in-championship-promotion-race-after-coburn-double/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/millwall-leapfrog-middlesbrough-in-championship-promotion-race-after-coburn-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez sanctioned to protect culture - Rosenior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says "the door is not closed" for Enzo Fernandez, despite dropping him for the next two games and saying that he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-sanctioned-to-protect-culture-rosenior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-sanctioned-to-protect-culture-rosenior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gattuso-leaves-italy-role-who-could-replace-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gattuso-leaves-italy-role-who-could-replace-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isak could make injury return against Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after missing more than three months through injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-could-make-injury-return-against-man-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/isak-could-make-injury-return-against-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohl demands Rangers remain hunters in title chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of "hunters" in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even if his side go top this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-demands-rangers-remain-hunters-in-title-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-demands-rangers-remain-hunters-in-title-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohl demands 'hunters' mindset as Rangers eye top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of "hunters" in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even if his side go top this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-demands-hunters-mindset-as-rangers-eye-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rohl-demands-hunters-mindset-as-rangers-eye-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-fernandez-dropped-after-crossing-a-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-fernandez-dropped-after-crossing-a-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncapped Chambers named in McArdle's first NI squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle's first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uncapped-chambers-named-in-mcardles-first-ni-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uncapped-chambers-named-in-mcardles-first-ni-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - Tierney v Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-tierney-v-jordan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-scotlands-most-iconic-goal-this-week-tierney-v-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Swiss Leicester' closing on their first title]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade after Leicester unexpectedly won the Premier League, FC Thun of Switzerland are closing on one of football's greatest underdog triumphs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-swiss-leicester-closing-on-their-first-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-swiss-leicester-closing-on-their-first-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A maverick untamed? Why Cherki splits opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayan Cherki caused a social media stir at the Carabao Cup final - and the Manchester City midfielder will hope to steal the show again in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-maverick-untamed-why-cherki-splits-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-maverick-untamed-why-cherki-splits-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USMNT World Cup squad predictions: how we see the 26 for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino faces several tough decisions to name a squad for the 2026 World Cup hostsA full 24 matches into the Mauricio Pochettino era, we have arrived at the moment of truth. The US men&rsquo;s national team&rsquo;s 2026 World Cup roster will be named on 26 May, and the team&rsquo;s two recent friendlies (a 5-2 loss to Belgium and a 2-0 loss to Portgual) have given Pochettino plenty to think about as he makes his selection.We here at the Guardian have made our picks as well &ndash; ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usmnt-world-cup-squad-predictions-how-we-see-the-26-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usmnt-world-cup-squad-predictions-how-we-see-the-26-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favourite time with England was under Hodgson - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney says his favourite period playing for England was under former boss Roy Hodgson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/favourite-time-with-england-was-under-hodgson-rooney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/favourite-time-with-england-was-under-hodgson-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd's Lacey, 18, knocking at first-team door]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's 18-year-old forward Shea Lacey is tipped for big things as he pushes for a first-team spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-lacey-18-knocking-at-first-team-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-lacey-18-knocking-at-first-team-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurtling towards relegation - but can Port Vale shock Chelsea in FA Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six thousand Port Vale fans will travel to Chelsea on Saturday to cheer on the struggling League One side in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hurtling-towards-relegation-but-can-port-vale-shock-chelsea-in-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hurtling-towards-relegation-but-can-port-vale-shock-chelsea-in-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football quiz: Name every club in the Premier League and EFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you tackle our mega-quiz and name all 92 teams in England's top four divisions? There is no time limit. Good luck!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-every-club-in-the-premier-league-and-efl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-quiz-name-every-club-in-the-premier-league-and-efl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Pulis explores why Tottenham are in such a mess and what their new manager Roberto de Zerbi might do to change things as they seek to stay in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-de-zerbi-needs-to-do-to-turn-tottenham-around/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-de-zerbi-needs-to-do-to-turn-tottenham-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hodgson on rocky Ronaldo relationship, and is Guehi up there with Terry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson: Managing Ronaldo, Liverpool &amp; England Pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hodgson-on-rocky-ronaldo-relationship-and-is-guehi-up-there-with-terry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hodgson-on-rocky-ronaldo-relationship-and-is-guehi-up-there-with-terry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Cup quarter-finals: things to look out for this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea dare not lose, West Ham and Leeds play out a survival dress rehearsal, while Phil Foden urgently needs to make an impactPhil Foden made two starts for England over the international break as Thomas Tuchel experimented with how the Manchester City attacking midfielder could be used at the World Cup. He played in a couple of positions but was ineffective in two collectively subpar performances from the Three Lions. It means he has one assist and no goals in his past 22 appearances for club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-quarter-finals-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-quarter-finals-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona run riot against Madrid to reach Champions League semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona cruise into the Women's Champions League semi-finals, beating Real Madrid 6-0 at the Nou Camp and 12-2 on aggregate, setting up a tie against Bayern Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-run-riot-against-madrid-to-reach-champions-league-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barcelona-run-riot-against-madrid-to-reach-champions-league-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's FA Cup predictions v boxer Richard Riakporhe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on boxer Richard Riakporhe plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-fa-cup-predictions-v-boxer-richard-riakporhe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-fa-cup-predictions-v-boxer-richard-riakporhe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From shame to pride - inside Europe's most exciting league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland's top flight has become Europe's most exciting league. Guillem Balague looks at how they have achieved it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-shame-to-pride-inside-europes-most-exciting-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-shame-to-pride-inside-europes-most-exciting-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA warns player strain could damage England's trophy hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixture congestion and its impact on player welfare could hinder England's hopes in future World Cups and devalue competitions like the FA Cup, says the Football Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-warns-player-strain-could-damage-englands-trophy-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-warns-player-strain-could-damage-englands-trophy-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi apologises to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/de-zerbi-apologises-to-fans-for-greenwood-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/de-zerbi-apologises-to-fans-for-greenwood-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Cup quarter-finals and trouble brewing at Chelsea | Football Weekly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to preview the weekend&rsquo;s action.Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly &#9658; https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:00:00 - Chapters<br />
00:56 - FA Cup quarter-final preview<br />
01:12 - Where do Slot&rsquo;s priorities lie?<br />
05:16 - Have Manchester City had a good season?<br />
06:49 - Southampton v Arsenal<br />
10:35 - Would defeat rattle Arsenal?<br />
16:03 - Marc Cucurella comments21:52 - West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-quarter-finals-and-trouble-brewing-at-chelsea-football-weekly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fa-cup-quarter-finals-and-trouble-brewing-at-chelsea-football-weekly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship chaos resumes with Millwall, Mr Roy and much more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The Championship &ndash; a league so chaotic it makes a piano falling down some stairs resemble a Zen garden &ndash; resumes with an old-fashioned Easter weekend double header. Automatic promotion, playoff places and the drop into the abyss all remain up for grabs, with only beleaguered Sheffield Wednesday&rsquo;s relegation rubber-stamped as the contenders jockey for position on entering the home straight. Not a Stone Island jacket will go unwo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/championship-chaos-resumes-with-millwall-mr-roy-and-much-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/championship-chaos-resumes-with-millwall-mr-roy-and-much-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Scottish Premiership title race set for fresh twist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a two-week break from the carnage, what's next in one of the most gripping title fights in Europe?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-scottish-premiership-title-race-set-for-fresh-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-scottish-premiership-title-race-set-for-fresh-twist/</guid></item></channel></rss>