Fàbregas outwits Gasperini to take controversial Como a step closer to Champions League | Nicky Bandini

The club by the lake are far from universally popular but the Como manager’s clever tactics brought a key win over Roma For once the TV cameras at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia had not picked out a Hollywood A-lister in the stands but a celebrity of calcio instead. Gennaro Gattuso, the Italy manager, not to mention a World Cup and Champions League winner, had come to watch Como play Roma. A crucial game in the race for Europe, the two teams having started the weekend level in fourth place. And still a slightly surprising one for Gattuso to pick. Not because it lacked the history and traditio

Gunn, uncapped Curtis in Scotland squad for World Cup warm-up matches

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn and uncapped Findlay Curtis have been named in Scotland's squad for this month's World Cup warm-up matches.

Fan finally shaves beard after Oxford awarded first penalty in 675 days

Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.

Chelsea huddle vs Paul Tierney and what could happen next?

We take a closer look at Chelsea's team huddle that surrounded referee Paul Tierney and whether or not they could face punishment if they persist with it.

Man Utd not planning U-turn on Casemiro decision

Manchester United have no plans to revise their decision not to offer veteran midfielder Casemiro a new deal.

Chelsea fined £10.75m for breaching Premier League rules

Chelsea have been handed a £10.75m fine after breaching Premier League rules over financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development.

Chelsea fined £10.75m and given suspended transfer ban over historical rule-breaking

Club also hit with nine-month academy transfer ban Investigation covered period between 2011 and 2018 Chelsea have been fined £10.75m by the Premier League and given a one-window transfer ban, suspended for two years, over historical breaches of regulations under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. “The Premier League has concluded two separate disciplinary processes involving Chelsea Football Club, following the club voluntarily self-reporting potential historical breaches of rules,” the league said. Continue reading...

Chelsea handed big fine and suspended transfer ban over secret agent payments

Chelsea have been fined £10.75m and handed a one-year transfer ban suspended for two years.

Leverkusen hark back to Alonso era as adrenaline rush pushes Bayern to brink | Andy Brassell

Rivalry has been Bundesliga’s best in recent years and intense 1-1 draw had ‘everything football has to offer’ Even if Xabi Alonso is no longer at Bayer Leverkusen strong traces of him remain, both at the club and in the Bundesliga. Take the match-up between Die Werkself and Bayern Munich, another of his former clubs. In the last few years it is a meeting that has nudged Der Klassiker gently aside in terms of excellence and what it has meant. Like so many historical domestic faceoffs with Bayern and AN Other it is likely transient but even if Saturday’s latest edition may not have had quit

Chelsea latest: Estevao trains but James absent ahead of PSG tie

Millwall's Sturge suffers racist abuse after red card

Millwall defender Zak Sturge receives online racist abuse after being sent off against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Mixed emotions for Bompastor and City stumble: Women’s League Cup final and WSL talking points

Sonia Bompastor ‘a bit sad’ at League Cup changes while Andrée Jeglertz steels Manchester City for season’s climax Sonia Bompastor said losing the opportunity to play in the League Cup was a “bit sad,” but she understood the reason for excluding teams that qualify for the Champions League next season. With Chelsea rarely outside the European places the Blues’ 2-0 League Cup final victory over Manchester United on Sunday may well be their last foray in the competition for some time. “I think I understand the reason why the decision is made,” she said after goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beev