Very sad news and for all the Buffy and Ted Lasso talk, he’ll always be Tony from the Gold Blend ads to me. RIP you smooth, coffee-loving legend.

Not sure how Rio Ngumoha goes to Bayern Munich when he still has his A-Levels to do.

Tottenham fans may be underwhelmed by this signing. They shouldn’t be. He’ll be great on the pitch and, more significantly, he’ll be great off it. You have a star, lads. www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/1071931...

The World Cup is nearly here so allow me to plug an article I wrote three years ago in which I ranked the top-10 football adverts of the 1990s. Random I know, but I came across it this week and was a nice hit of nostalgia. Also, No 1 is World Cup-related. Enjoy! www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Iraola meeting his new squad for the first time.

Andoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract. By Andy Hunter for @sport.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Forget the slop, here comes the “fuck you, you fucking prick” @jonathanliew.bsky.social on Ollie Robinson. Not a cricketer we want right now, but most definitely a cricketer we need right now. For @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

Plot your World Cup path with @sport.theguardian.com Bracketology tool. It’s very, very cool. www.theguardian.com/football/ng-...

So here it is: @sport.theguardian.com guide to all 1,248 players competing at the World Cup. Stunning, thorough, and the source of a lot of time in lieu for those responsible. www.theguardian.com/football/ng-...

A World Cup that is in part being held in the US is getting closer, so why not mark that by reading this really great piece by @tomdaviese17.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com on being at one entirely held there. USA 94: a simpler, happier, cheaper time. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

"Pure cold rage" is the language of a demagogue whose only wish is to incite racial tension. The investigative process is anathema to Farage, because he only wants the quick political gain of exploiting the murder of a young man. He does so from the safe bubble his private donors bought for him.

If you vote Reform you are voting for racists. Simple. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Me having just seen @david-ornstein.bsky.social latest post: youtu.be/nLAWPrCUQQ0?...

Gutted it wasn’t 500 miles, tbh.

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Another great man unzipped by an intern...

Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Favouring a club not in Europe and without a recent track record of taking Championship players and getting them ready for the Champions League is an odd flex.

A few of us spoke to Anthony Joshua today as he explained how he has had to bury his emotions since the car crash which took the lives of his two close friends last December. He also spoke about his friendship with Oleksandr Usyk and his disdain for Tyson Fury www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

Superstar. And I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if he beats this. Love it.

Brave, relentless, interesting. @benfisherj.bsky.social on Andoni Iraola and why he may be exactly what Liverpool need right now, for @sport.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Arne Slot: a really good guy who had to deal with a lot. He did his best. And he won the league. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

James Milner is retiring from football. Here’s a piece @sport.theguardian.com ran when he broke the Premier League’s appearance record - teammates from each of his six clubs paying tribute to a ‘freak of nature’. Quite clearly some footballer, and some guy. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Let's talk about SIX, baby! A 2-0 win over Tottenham in Madrid on 1 June 2019 gave Liverpool FC their sixth European Cup. Mohamed Salah scored early into the game and Divock Origi made it two-nil in the final minutes. Where were you watching that game? 📸 Michał Jarliński

The best Liverpool writer to ever do it.

“Now she came to think of it, £20,000 a week for the Sainsbury’s shop was a little on the steep side” Typically searing stuff by John Crace on the most ridiculous swindle of all time. For @theguardian.com

Great to have @theliverpoolway.bsky.social writing for @sport.theguardian.com on Arne Slot’s sacking by Liverpool. It had to happen, there was no other choice, and while the new (likely) guy is not perfect, he’s definitely sound. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Will also be the first without any of the five ‘beasts’ of the PL era: Ferguson, Wenger, Mourinho, Klopp, Guardiola. Makes it an intriguingly open campaign. Arsenal should win it but if Aston Villa sign well and have some luck, they have a man in charge, plus the momentum, to maybe take advantage.

Arsenal tried to defend their way to glory. They defended very well, but they attacked too little. They had one shot on target. On Arteta and his approach in the Champions League final: www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Everyone take a breather, spend some time with your family, and go on a relaxing holiday, because we’re all going to need full energy, mental as well as emotional, for an Arsenal v José Mourinho’s Real Madrid Champions League final next season.

Knowing Arsenal's luck, UEFA will change the rules next season so that if it's a draw after extra time, the game goes to corners.

Didn’t watch the final as I’ve had stuff on. Just seen the score - fair fucks Arsenal for taking the best team in Europe to pens. And it’s still been an ace season. Have a good night @donmcrae.bsky.social and all other Gooners out in Budapest. And enjoy the parade tomorrow. Should be some occasion.

The cycling-loving likely next manager at Anfield (2024 interview)

Arne Slot won Liverpool the title and for that he should be fondly remembered by supporters. Equally, he simply had to go after last season. Yes, mitigating circumstances, and one particularly tragic one at that, but there is a baseline when you manage a club of this size and he fell way below that.

Arne Slot has left Liverpool. www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpo...

It’s a kind of magic. @barneyronay.bsky.social on Gianni Infantino’s new book. He read it so you don’t have to. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona. No, I can’t quite get my head around it either. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

This is an excellent evisceration of a show I knew nothing about and now, having read this piece and seen some clips on YouTube, am convinced is the most awful, boring and vacuous thing ever committed to screen.

Liverpool are either about to pull off the smartest summer transfer window in the club’s history or are sliding further into the bin fire caused by last summer’s business. I’m inclined to believe it’s the latter.

“You are not special. You are not immune to fake news. Every minute you spend in the hot water boils you a little more” @jonathanliew.bsky.social on the inexcusable act of still being on X. Agree with every word. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Barcelona are the richest bankrupt club the world has ever seen.

If you’re keen on crying with laughter this sunny morning, here is a clip from Adam Hills’ appearance on The Harry Hill Show that made me do just that when I saw it last night … and again an hour after that … and again an hour after that … youtube.com/shorts/140qq...

Highly recommend Adrian Chiles on his Tampa Bay Rays (!!!!!) fandom, taking his daughter to the Brewers season opener ("she was bored out of her mind") and baseball finding its way into the British vernacular

The Attorneys General of New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed Fifa over their ticketing practices, focusing specifically on games at MetLife Stadium. Letitia James said "no one should be manipulated." Jennifer Davenport referenced "fake scarcity." Much more: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

This is well worth a read by Pablo Iglesias Maurer for @theguardian.com on Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to inform players who didn’t make the USA’s World Cup squad via email. On the face of it sounds like terrible man-management, but actually, maybe it’s not. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

And @sport.theguardian.com World Cup coverage is off and running, starting with our comprehensive, superbly-presented team guides. Loads more to come.

“Thiiiiiiiiinnngggsss can only get bet-“ Oh.

Good stuff by @thecenci.bsky.social on Liverpool’s need to build again, including a reference to the greatest Liverpool book ever produced. www.theanfieldwrap.com/2026/05/live...

Pep Lijnders is leaving Manchester City after only one season and having not won the Premier League or Champions League. That’s a shame. www.mancity.com/news/mens/ba...