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Football

<p>Oliver Glasner won the FA Cup with Crystal Palace </p>
BREAKINGFootball

Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of season

Glasner has confirmed he will be not be signing a new deal the club, having decided to leave in October

<p>Fifa’s pricing of World Cup tickets has been lambasted as ‘blatant exploitation’</p>
Miguel DelaneyFootball

The peril ‘true fans’ now face after Fifa’s World Cup ticket deadline

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How United’s reset puts the spotlight on their next permanent manager

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Liverpool highlight key game for Salah’s return after Afcon

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Transfer news live: Guehi close to Crystal Palace exit, Man Utd update

<p>Andy Robertson has found himself out of the team more often than not this term</p>
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Robertson throws doubt on Liverpool future but confirms contract talks

at Stamford Bridge

Arsenal provide brutal reality check to new Chelsea boss Rosenior

<p>manager Liam Rosenior looks dejected after the match against Arsenal</p>
Football

Chelsea squad hit by virus with duo forced to stay at home

<p>Thomas Frank will be without Richarlison for the next seven weeks (John Walton/PA)</p>
Football

Tottenham suffer major injury blow ahead of London derby with West Ham

<p>Sadio Mane was once again the hero for Senegal</p>
Football

Mane sends Senegal through to Afcon final as Salah’s Egypt bow out

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
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World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

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<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>
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Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>
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Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
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Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
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Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

Premier League

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Premier League betting offer: Get 40/1 on Man Utd or Man City to win

Mikel Arteta says relations between Declan Rice and assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg are ‘all good’ (Nick Potts/PA).
Football

Arteta plays down row between Rice and Arsenal assistant coach

<p>Mikel Arteta wants Viktor Gyokeres to become more consistent at Arsenal</p>
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Arteta explains level Gyokeres must reach to succeed at Arsenal

Football

Arteta challenges ‘demanding’ Gyokeres to build on improved form

<p>Richarlison is facing a spell on the sidelines</p>
Football

Frank provides update on Spurs transfer plans after Richarlison injury

Michael Carrick faces Manchester City in his first match in charge (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

<p>Richarlison injured his hamstring against Aston Villa last weekend</p>
Sport

Thomas Frank reveals injury timeline for Richarlison

<p>Iliman Ndiaye (right) has starred for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations</p>
Sport

The Premier League stars set to light up the Afcon final

<p>John Heitinga has been added to Tottenham’s coaching staff</p>
Sport

Ex-Liverpool assistant John Heitinga joins Tottenham

<p>As The Independent’s chief football writer, Miguel has spent years covering transfers, managerial appointments, and speaking to sources about the behind-the-scenes workings that shape top clubs</p>
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Join football Q&A on manager chaos and Premier League politics

<p>Iliman Ndiaye (right) has starred for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations</p>
Sport

The Premier League stars set to light up the Afcon final

<p>John Heitinga has been added to Tottenham’s coaching staff</p>
Sport

Ex-Liverpool assistant John Heitinga joins Tottenham

<p>As The Independent’s chief football writer, Miguel has spent years covering transfers, managerial appointments, and speaking to sources about the behind-the-scenes workings that shape top clubs</p>
Football

Join football Q&A on manager chaos and Premier League politics

Women’s football

<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
<p>Stanway helped England to a second European title last summer </p>
Football

Stanway sparks WSL transfer battle with Bayern Munich decision

<p>England's Jess Carter received racist abuse online during the Women's Euros this summer</p>
Football

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent’ messages to Lionesses’ Carter

<p>Renee Slegers in the Arsenal dugout</p>
Football

Slegers signs new long-term contract as Arsenal head coach

<p>The Club World Cup trophy from the men’s edition this summer</p>
Football

Inaugural Fifa Women’s Club World Cup confirmed for January 2028

<p>The Club World Cup trophy from the men’s edition this summer</p>
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Inaugural Fifa Women’s Club World Cup confirmed for January 2028

<p>Khadija Shaw scored four in a comfortable win over Aston Villa</p>
Football

Shaw scores four as Manchester City maintain WSL advantage

<p>Williamson made her first appearance since Euro 2025 </p>
Football

Arsenal beat Everton as Williamson makes first appearance since Euros

European football

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Palace face tough route to Conference League final after play-off draw

<p>Alvaro Arbeloa suffered an embarrassing defeat in his first game since replacing Xabi Alonso</p>
Football

Real Madrid hit ‘rock bottom’ after cup defeat to second-tier side

<p>Schalke have plenty to celebrate as they top the 2. Bundesliga</p>
Football

Schalke, Germany’s fallen giants, are finally on the rise again

Transfers

<p>Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli was booked late on over the clash (PA)</p>
Football

Martinelli sorry after ‘disgraceful’ manhandling of injured Bradley

<p>Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool transfer updates including Semenyo, Guehi and more

<p>Kenan Yildiz is among the names Arsenal hold a reported interest in</p>
Football

Arsenal transfer news round-up: Yildiz, Bartesaghi and more

<p>Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half at Anfield</p>
Football

Where Salah could go next after star’s possible Liverpool farewell

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Italy in World Cup qualifying this week</p>
Football

Donnarumma’s arrival signals a shift in style for City under Guardiola

<p>Andre Onana</p>
Football

Onana considers Man United exit as discussions over loan move continue

<p>Villa sold academy graduate Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United</p>
Football

Financial rules ‘killed’ Villa’s transfer window, says Konsa

<p>Senne Lammens has played one full season for Royal Antwerp</p>
Football

Defying xG and a penalty king: Why Man United gambled on Lammens

International football

<p>Mohamed Salah has helped Egypt into the last four</p>
Football

How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match

<p>Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealed the win</p>
LiveFootball

Nigeria knock out Algeria to seal Afcon semi-final against Morocco

LiveFootball

Raphael Onyedika’s brace sends Uganda home as Nigeria top Afcon Group

Football League

Football League

Next West Brom manager odds: Carsley early favourite to replace Mason

<p>Alan Sheehan is the current favourite</p>
Football League

Next Oxford manager odds: Alan Sheehan odds-on to succeed Gary Rowett

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>
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Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

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Crystal Palace learn Conference League play-off opponents - live

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Crystal Palace learn Conference League play-off opponents - live

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<p>Antoine Semenyo’s second goal was disallowed as Erling Haaland, obscured, was ruled to be offside and impeding Malick Thiaw, left (Owen Humphreys/PA)</p>
Football

Newcastle boss Howe delivers VAR verdict after Man City controversy

<p>Palace are among the favourites to win the competition despite finishing outside of the top eight</p>
Football

When is the Conference League play-off draw? Date, time & how to watch

<p>England head coach Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make over the next few months (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Football

Tuchel says he will not pick England World Cup squad on pure talent

<p>England head coach Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make over the next few months (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Football

Tuchel says he will not pick England World Cup squad on pure talent

<p>Sadio Mane is looking for the perfect farewell in Sunday’s Afcon final</p>
Football

Senegal and ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane eyes fairytale Afcon farewell

<p>Pep Guardiola’s managerial career intersected fascinatingly with Michael Carrick’s playing one</p>
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How Pep defined Carrick’s career and Man Utd still feel the impact

Football betting

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Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (January 2026)

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