Football
‘I feel extremely conflicted’: England fans on whether they’re watching the World Cup
‘I feel extremely conflicted’: England fans on whether they’re watching the World Cup
The Qatar World Cup might be England’s best shot at glory since 1966. But, for fans, the choice of host country is a problem
Qatar World Cup: Experts share how to spot the warning signs of gambling addiction
Qatar World Cup: Experts share how to spot the warning signs of gambling addiction
With the Qatar World Cup taking place during the cost of living crisis, experts share the early signs that someone may be struggling with their gambling
How Qatar’s only LGBTQ+ fan group is raising awareness during World Cup games
How Qatar’s only LGBTQ+ fan group is raising awareness during World Cup games
The Proud Maroons group was set up by Dr Nas Mohamed to allow fans around the world to speak out about Qatar’s homophobia
I’m an NHS psychiatrist – this is my advice to football fans who gamble during the World Cup
I’m an NHS psychiatrist – this is my advice to football fans who gamble during the World Cup
Why England World Cup stars are saying it’s not coming home
Why England World Cup stars are saying it’s not coming home
David Beckham: Will the feel-good factor of Save Our Squad survive his Qatar connections?
David Beckham: Will the feel-good factor of Save Our Squad survive his Qatar connections?
Fans unveil statue of Jack Leslie – the pioneering Black footballer you’ve never heard of
Fans unveil statue of Jack Leslie – the pioneering Black footballer you’ve never heard of
Meet the former gambling addicts fighting to get betting ads kicked out of football
Meet the former gambling addicts fighting to get betting ads kicked out of football
All the amazing things Sadio Mané has done for charity
All the amazing things Sadio Mané has done for charity
Premier League clubs donate food from cancelled games to charity
Premier League clubs donate food from cancelled games to charity
Food banks fear ‘a tragedy’ as weekend football cancelled following Queen’s death
Food banks fear ‘a tragedy’ as weekend football cancelled following Queen’s death
Street Soccer Nations Cup: The football tournament that changes lives
Street Soccer Nations Cup: The football tournament that changes lives
Street soccer brings home the redemptive power of football
Street soccer brings home the redemptive power of football
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How fan-owned football clubs are putting the power in the hands of the supporters
How fan-owned football clubs are putting the power in the hands of the supporters
West Ham open doors of London Stadium to people experiencing homelessness
West Ham open doors of London Stadium to people experiencing homelessness
Labour would allow communities to crack down on holiday lets and buy failed football clubs
Labour would allow communities to crack down on holiday lets and buy failed football clubs
Scotland v Ukraine means so much more than just football
Scotland v Ukraine means so much more than just football
Troy Deeney: ‘What about learning what other countries were like before Britain colonised them?’
Troy Deeney: ‘What about learning what other countries were like before Britain colonised them?’
Maybe Liverpool fans wouldn’t boo the national anthem if there was a level playing field
Maybe Liverpool fans wouldn’t boo the national anthem if there was a level playing field
Want an Airbnb for the World Cup? That’ll be £239,923, please
Want an Airbnb for the World Cup? That’ll be £239,923, please
‘Football has played an important part in my life. I’m not particularly proud of that’
‘Football has played an important part in my life. I’m not particularly proud of that’
Kurt Zouma has the country facing an uncomfortable question: Do Britons think cats’ lives matter more than Black lives?
Kurt Zouma has the country facing an uncomfortable question: Do Britons think cats’ lives matter more than Black lives?
Jonathan Van-Tam is stepping down – so here are his best Covid analogies
