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Negotiations over pay, conditions and league structure could have a longer-lasting impact than the 2026 tournament and high-profile signings, writes JAMES NALTON
Elliott’s situation shows how appearance-based clauses can reshape careers in unintended ways, JAMES NALTON discusses
Debutants deliver as rugby league’s new campaign recognises its roots, writes JAMES NALTON
Britain’s medal-winning curling team are back on the ice as the Winter Olympics get under way in Italy, writes JAMES NALTON
Manchester City boss speaks in Barcelona as rare senior figure in elite sport to challenge silence over Gaza, writes JAMES NALTON
Player’s proposed move to Tottenham may make sense on paper, but his value to the Reds goes far beyond minutes and money, JAMES NALTON discusses
Forward’s rise as the tournament’s leading scorer reflects a journey shaped by heritage and belief as Morocco reach the final, writes JAMES NALTON
Afcon performances suggest a team far stronger than qualifying results showed, JAMES NALTON discusses
The Congolese revolutionary’s image re-emerges through a supporter’s statuesque silent protest during DR Congo’s group-stage win, writes JAMES NALTON
Fifa’s empty promises of affordable access collapse as the 2026 World Cup becomes a showcase for profit over people, writes JAMES NALTON
While Fifa stages political theatre, the MLS Cup pits Vancouver’s collective spirit against Miami’s star-studded side, writes JAMES NALTON
As Fifa promises ‘the most inclusive World Cup ever,’ Haitian and Iranian fans are among those blocked from entering one of the host nations, writes JAMES NALTON
A demonstration lifts the lid on the UAE’s alleged support for the RSF and calls out Britain’s own arms links to the atrocities, writes JAMES NALTON
For the Gunners boss, ‘execution’ isn’t about brutality but precision — a mindset that’s driving his squad from nearly-men to genuine title contenders, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON writes on the bizarre Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv scandal
As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
As La Liga and Serie A plan overseas fixtures, loyal fans are left behind in a capitalist power grab Uefa claims to regret, but enabled anyway, writes JAMES NALTON
There are few more entertaining sports when played at this level, argues JAMES NALTON
Despite damning findings, Israel remains in World Cup contention - raising questions over football’s role in global accountability, writes JAMES NALTON
A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
The captain’s emotional performance in Argentina’s win over Venezuela had all the markings of a farewell. But if history is any guide, the legend may not be done just yet, writes JAMES NALTON
As football grapples with overloaded calendars and commercial pressure, the Mariners’ triumph reminds us why the game’s soul lives far from the spotlight, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON takes a look at the German league’s move to grow its audience in Britain, and around the future of football on TV in general
As the concept of league games being played overseas has come about once again, JAMES NALTON writes how a club is not a club without its links to location, community and fans
Vermont Green FC’s viral Bernie Sanders tifo was more than a joke. It was a sharp critique of US soccer’s top-heavy capitalism and a celebration of grassroots power, writes JAMES NALTON
Palestinian football has been decimated, its players killed, its stadiums reduced to rubble. Yet the global game has looked away silent in the face of genocide, and will remain a stain on the sport, writes JAMES NALTON
The Red’s title defence is built on clever recruitment, long-term planning, and data-led strategy. In contrast, the Magpies are falling behind — and blaming the wrong things, writes JAMES NALTON
With climate change, commercial overload and endless fixtures, footballers are being pushed to breaking point. It’s time their unions became a more powerful, unified force, writes JAMES NALTON
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON writes how at the heart of the big apple, the beautiful game exists as something more community-oriented, which could benefit hugely under mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
JAMES NALTON discusses how Fifa claims to be apolitical, but as Infantino and Juventus players stood behind Trump discussing war, gender, and global politics, the line between sport and statecraft vanished
The competition sounds good on paper, and has potential to be great, but Fifa has gone out of its way to mess it up, JAMES NALTON explains
As Liverpool lifted the title and Everton said goodbye to Goodison, Merseyside’s unity shone through in the face of tragedy, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON discusses the use of dynamic ticket pricing at the 2026 World Cup and how it amplifies a culture already set up to squeeze as much money from fans as possible
The PFA is urging Fifa action against illegal Israeli settlement clubs and incitement to genocide, writes JAMES NALTON
The powerhouse Liverpool forward secured a record-breaking 90 per cent of the vote, while Arsenal’s Alessia Russo topped a wide field to win the women’s award, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON writes on how the title win has sparked long-awaited celebrations among fans after a triumph four years — and one pandemic — in the making
JAMES NALTON hails the rise of the number of Chinese players heading to the Crucible
As the historic ground prepares for its emotional farewell, even visiting teams like Manchester City are paying tribute to one of English football’s most storied stadiums, writes JAMES NALTON
A new front in the fight for football’s soul is emerging — one rooted in trade union values and collective power
