The proof that UEFA is dead against staging domestic league games abroad is that is has just authorised (albeit "reluctantly") two of them to take place. "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength". via @tariqpanja.bsky.social

Only in modern football can you announce you’re against something by allowing it www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

On the latest @liberopodcast.bsky.social me, @tariqpanja.bsky.social and @rorysmith.bsky.social discuss what’s been going wrong at Liverpool - and the expectation from all those big signings pod.fo/e/33890a

The "green card" (which allows a coach to challenge a refereeing decision a maximum of twice a game) was used for the first time in an official competition at the U20 WC. Morocco got a penalty decision overturned and ended up winning 2-0 against Spain. foot-africa.com/en/news/new-...

This feels like it should be an important story; but so many stories feel like this these days. www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/09/29/u...

Many migrant workers who came to Qatar to build the 2022 WC infrastructure found themselves jobless after the tournament. @josimarfootball.bsky.social reveals how some of them have been recruited by the Russian army, are fighting and die on the Ukrainian front. josimarfootball.com/2025/09/25/t...

Will UEFA punish Galatasaray for the banners deployed at their ground tonight?

All you can actually do is laugh. Refereeing and VAR-ing in the PL has been something else this weekend.

Vacancy: Sports reporter at Jam Press www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #mediajobs

Football football football, questions questions questions. Recording the podcast soon so shout with any questions on the weekend's action or news from the world of women's football.

The next Trophée des Champions (the French equivalent of the English Community Shield, between PSG and Marseille) will be played in Kuwait on 8 January 2026. www.sofoot.com/breves/le-tr...

Vacancy: Freelance sports editors at The Media Bunker ⤵️ #mediajobs

South Africa "won" its home WC qualifier against Lesotho 2-0 back in March, but had fielded an uneligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in that game. Fifa has now punished SAFA with a retrospective 0-3 loss. Benin and Nigeria are the main beneficiaries of that decision. gaskiyani.info/mondial-2026...

All the best quotes from Maresca's media conference today on pressure, the fans and Mourinho. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Vacancy: Graphic designer at West Bromwich Albion FC www.wba.co.uk/club/vacanci... #mediajobs

Mourinho on whether Chelsea should be stripped of titles for the investigation into the Abramovich time. "Not Man City?" "I've no idea. I've no idea about it. I've no idea what the charges are, I will try to understand."

Years ago, while on this earthly paradise that is Rodrigues, I met the manager of a local band, Mannyok, which blended French java, South African vocal harmonies, soca, bluebeat, zydeco, Tex-Mex, all played on local and self-made instruments. Their music was just an explosion of joy.

RIP Brian Glanville, doyen of football writers. A tribute by his friend Richard Williams. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/br...

Congratulations to our FWA Student Football Writer of the Year award winners Carly Lyes, Dylan McLaren and Keane Handley footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fw...

🚨 Women’s League Cup could be scrapped in revamp of English game

Hear from Sonia Bompastor and Nick Cushing LIVE after Man City beat Chelsea in the Women's Champions League🏆🤩 It is Chelsea's first defeat of the season😲😳 Watch LIVE here🔥👇 youtube.com/live/cKMEYo0aefg

"Jen O'Neill receives FWA Life Membership from @fwaofficial.bsky.social Chair John Cross at the NE FWA awards in Durham on March 2, 2025. Jen edited She Kicks magazine for over 20 years and has been a pioneering journalist covering women's football in print and on radio". 👏 youtu.be/Ol2QbGW0q7c?...

New for @josimarfootball.bsky.social, by @samindrakunti.bsky.social and myself: what is it in populist politicians, "strongmen", autocrats and dictators that appeals so much to Fifa president Gianni Infantino? josimarfootball.com/2025/03/03/m...

Excl: The launch of the new 16-team Women's Club World Cup, previously proposed for Jan-Feb 2026, could now be delayed, according to sources. Discussions are ongoing ahead of this week's Fifa Council, where the competition still has huge support. @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

It was fun while it lasted

Looking forward to seeing Alexander Isak, Dan Burn and other award-winners at the North East FWA dinner in Durham later. footballwriters.co.uk/uncategorize...

Sad news about Paddy Barclay, met him a few times when I was working for When Saturday Comes many years ago. One of the best football writers of his generation. RIP. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Shocked and saddened that we’ve lost Paddy Barclay. An intelligent, knowledgable, entertaining and immensely generous man, it was a joy to read or listen to Paddy’s work; an honour to spend time with him and imbibe his deep love of the game. Another great man of football has left us far too soon.

Some amazing tributes here to Paddy Barclay. He was a terrific friend, a brilliant writer and a powerful ally for me as a young female in the press room, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. His support was a shield against the misogynists. I’ll miss him terribly. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/tr...

In shock hearing the awful news about Paddy Barclay. A great man and journalist and a huge pleasure to have known him.

Paddy Barclay, one of the best football journalists of his generation, has died. But beyond all of that - he was a wonderfully, kind, generous, incredibly funny and fun man. Judging by all the public comments and others in various chat groups, what a wonderful mark he’s left on so many.

Honouring my mentor and my mate Paddy Barclay. He brought joyousness, debate, heart, intellect, opinion, curiosity, hilarity and friendship to football and life. A dazzling writer, a delight to be around. Rest peacefully. X

Such awful news. Paddy Barclay has died. A superb writer, a magnificent man, a friend of thirty years. How we will miss that smile.

Beautiful tributes to our former Chairman, friend and colleague Patrick Barclay footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/tr...

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Vacancy: Sports betting writers at Major League Content ⤵️ #mediajobs

Vacancy: Brand experience manager at Fulham FC careers.fulhamfc.com/job/a57c7332... #mediajobs

Vacancy: Social media content executive at Newcastle United FC behindsport.com/NUFC-SocialM... #mediajobs

FA Cup fifth round draw in full: Man City, Man Utd, Aston Villa and MORE learn their opponents hayters.com/fa-cup-fifth...

Tel now highly likely to stay at Bayern (what a flurry that was) Arsenal only want a loan, Bayern difficult to do deal with and Arteta only wants business that fits with medium-term plans Some questions about whether he could quickly fit in for impact www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves have had their £10m bid accepted for Red Star defender Nasser Djiga. There is also a 10 percent sell-on clause. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Who is stopping Liverpool? Wrong answers only.

A reminder to aspiring football writers that our Student awards opener for entry last week: footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fw...

Seven years ago today in the Watford press box…we still miss you, Vikki Orvice 💔 @amylawrence.bsky.social @womeninfootball.co.uk @fwaofficial.bsky.social

🏆 Football v Homophobia Awards 2025 shortlists announcement - Football Media Award, sponsored by @fwaofficial.bsky.social 🌟 Emma Smith 🌟 Jack Murley 🌟 Outsports #FvH2025 #FvHAwards #FvHAwards2025 #LGBTQfootball #footballmedia

✍️⚽️🏆 The @fwaofficial.bsky.social Student Football Writer Awards includes an Unheard Voices category which encourages entries related to LGBTQ+ themes and/or from LGBTQ+ writers. There’s a £1000 prize on offer - deadline is April 8th. Check it out! @lgbtqjournalismnetwork.co.uk @intermediauk.co.uk

@David_Ornstein reports Crystal Palace have REJECTED a 'major bid' from Tottenham for Marc Guehi.❌

#AVFC are increasingly unlikely to sign Axel Disasi from Chelsea. Doubts over the conditions for Disasi, which include a loan fee. #AVFC view overall package as too expensive & prepared to wait for the CB Emery wants. Story w/Simon Johnson @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...