Football

Sandy Baltimore’s name has surprising links to Gaelic-speaking Ireland, colonial plantations and Caribbean migrations

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England's Euros-winning squad have made it to Downing Street after the former prime minister declined to offer an invite three years ago

In an exclusive interview, Gary Lineker talks to Matt Kelly about the war in Gaza, his exit from the BBC, and life as a podcasting media mogul

This summer has shown us two visions of the country. Only one deserves to win

Newport County’s new kit brings back memories of the days when Spanish civil war refugees were welcomed by the Welsh city

Gianni Infantino, the boss of FIFA, spends his time with influencers, Gulf royalty and Donald Trump. He says it’s all about the football – but really it’s all about him

The Australian football manager's name tells of his family’s history of relocating

Crystal Palace's first-ever European campaign offers fans the opportunity of a gastronomic adventure too

As in the Scottish Premiership, Spain’s Primera División is dominated by the same two clubs every season. And it’s getting boring

Fortuna Düsseldorf, in Germany's second tier, has traditionally struggled to match the passion of their neighbours. So they're giving tickets away

Football’s elite are about to feel the pinch. Teams need to crank up their matchday revenues or be left behind

The Nottingham Forest fan described himself as ‘a lifelong Mansfield Town supporter’ just five years ago

The mercurial midfielder-turned ranting conspiracy theorist has now weighed in on inheritance tax changes

La Sagrada Familia is not expected to be fully completed until 2034 and football fans are starting to grumble

In one of sport’s most picturesque locations, fuelled by Asian multimillions and celeb fans, little FC Como 1907 are suddenly big business

The GB News presenter's favourite footballer is a product of a migrant success story. No wonder he's confused

The footballer was the toast of the Viennese coffee houses, the intelligence of his play being praised in the same terms as poets

As the Portuguese superstar’s football career winds down, his Monopoly career is just taking off

His appointment as England manager has raised eyebrows in Germany, but he is a world-class coach who x-rays his opponents like no one else

The England football team’s new coach is German - and for some that outweighs his winning record and a real coup by the FA

Stockport County’s Andy Mangan was set to move to Real Madrid. But then Brexit intervened

Barça’s new manager, Hansi Flick, must understand one simple fact: he is faced with a virtually impossible task

The late Sven-Göran Eriksson faced scepticism and downright xenophobia from the British press but always remained a true gentleman of football

Domestic football returns, full of unpredictable plotlines. But there’s one thing you can count on – the fans who make the game will continue to be exploited

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‘It’s coming home’ isn’t meant to be brash, it’s about hope

When Antonín Panenka stepped up to the spot in the 1976 Euro final, history was on his mind - and at his feet

In that moment, the weight an entire nation’s hopes rests on their shoulders. So, how can players cope?

It is a story that might sound familiar today: 90 years ago a football final was played as the shadow of fascism began to creep over Europe

The Ruhrgebiet, Germany’s most densely populated region, is often seen as dirty and decrepit, but it has a rich history and an underrated charm

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