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Glentoran owner Ali Pour said that he was "quite disappointed" that the club missed out on the Irish Premiership title but was "relieved" they made it into Europe.The Glens finished third in the table, six points behind champions Larne, but made it through to the first round of Uefa Conference League qualifying by virtue of league runners-up Coleraine winning the Irish Cup.It marks a return to the European stage for the first time since 2024 for the club, but Pour is still fr

Fatima Haidari was sat at home in Italy when she received a video call from Fifa chief Gianni Infantino. On the screen alongside the captain of the Afghan women’s football team, spread across time zones and continents, were the faces of her teammates, women exiled from their home country for playing the sport they loved. It was Infantino who made the surprise announcement, informing the players that Fifa would be formally recognising them as a national team in exile, eligible to play in internat

Johnny Cardoso has become a regular under Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesUnited States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has suffered what the club deemed a “high grade” sprain in his right ankle, his club Atlético Madrid said on Thursday. The injury casts the midfielder’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in serious doubt, with just five weeks to go until the tournament starts and less than three weeks to go until US head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his squa

[SNS]John McGlynn insists there's "no pressure" on Falkirk as they bid to pip Hibs to fifth place and possible Conference League football.The sixth-place Bairns, currently two points behind, can leapfrog David Gray's side with victory at the Falkirk Stadium on Saturday.Fifth place will bring entry to the second qualifying round of the Conference League if Celtic defeat Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final."It's great to be part of this, we've got a chance to jump

Hurzeler became the youngest ever full-time boss of a Premier League team when he took over at Brighton [Getty Images]Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is an "honour" to sign a new three-year deal with the club. The 33-year-old German, who took over at the Seagulls in June 2024, still had 12 months to run on his previous contract.Brighton are eighth in the Premier League, on 50 points with three matches remaining, as they seek European football for only the second time in the

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg says that Hayden Hackney is "progressing" but he will not be ready to start Saturday's play-off semi-final with Southampton (12:30 BST).Named Championship player of the season at last month's EFL Awards, Hackney has not played since injuring his calf against Bristol City on 14 March.Since the 23-year-old midfielder last played, Boro slipped from second place to finish fifth, leading to their play-off meeting with Saints.But Riley McGree wil

[Getty Images]Fabian Hurzeler says to receive a long-term commitment from Brighton is an "honour" after his new deal was confirmed.The 33-year-old joined the Seagulls from St Pauli in the summer of 2024, having led the Hamburg club to promotion to the Bundesliga in his first full season as head coach, and had 12 months to run on his current deal with the south coast club.Brighton are eighth in the Premier League, on 50 points with three matches remaining, as they seek European football

🚨 BREAKING: Impressive Premier League boss signs new long-term dealBrighton and Hove Albion have announced that Fabian Hürzeler has committed to the club with a new contract.The German has put pen to paper on an extension which now ties him to the club until the summer of 2029.“I absolutely love working for this club and living in the city and I am delighted to have agreed a new contract," the 33-year-old stated."To have this long-term commitment from the club is an honour, and one whi

[Getty Images]On Sunday, Chelsea will face a Manchester City side that is fresh from being crowned Women's Super League champions, but how much impact will that have?The two sides will battle for a place in the Women's FA Cup final as both clubs hope to end the season with a domestic double.While City's players recovered from celebrations they had on Wednesday night, Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor was confident as she spoke to the media to preview the tie."I hope they will party t

The first World Cup sticker book was published in 1970 [Getty Images]Panini will no longer provide its World Cup sticker albums after the 2030 tournament, ending a partnership of 60 years with Fifa.The publisher has produced the books and stickers since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.Football's world governing body has signed a new deal with Fanatics, owned by collectibles brand Topps, which will produce the stickers and trading cards for Fifa tournaments and events from 2031 onwards.The same

Milan fans prepare Furlani protest, but Cardinale satisfied with record profitMilan fans are planning a vocal protest against CEO Giorgio Furlani this weekend, but owner Gerry Cardinale is said to be pleased with his work boosting profits.The anger in the fanbase has been bubbling up in recent weeks and exploded after the 2-0 defeat to Sassuolo left even Champions League qualification at risk.Furlani blamed for Milan woesPARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Giorgio Furlani, CEO of AC Milan, looks on prio

[Getty Images]The clock ticked down, a ball dropped from the sky and Dominik Szoboszlai nonchalantly trapped it in front of The Kop on Liverpool's opening night of the season.The Hungary international was in the right place, allowing Mohamed Salah to cross a ball that would allow Federico Chiesa to finish and help Liverpool past an impressive Bournemouth at the death.In their next fixture, again at the death, Szoboszlai stepped over a ball in the Newcastle penalty area, his dummy affording R

Dan Happe has spent his entire career with Leyton Orient and has been offered a new contract by the club [Shutterstock]Leyton Orient have released Tom James and Jack Simpson while offering Dan Happe a new contract.The O's narrowly avoided relegation this season having reached the League One play-off final in 2024-25.Defender Happe, 27, has spent his whole career with the club, making 252 league appearances since his debut in 2017.James, 30, moved to Brisbane Road in 2021 and has played 191 t

Michael Carrick has ‘very good chance’ of landing Man United job claims former starFormer Man United Star Shares his Thoughts on Michael Carrick’s FutureManchester United’s season was stuck in limbo after the departure of Ruben Amorim back in January. The club turned to former midfielder Michael Carrick as an interim option until the end of the season, and not many expected what has happened since.Carrick has guided the Red Devils up to third in the Premier League table and has already secured C

Ipswich Town announce 10-player released listIpswich Town have announced the news that 10 first team players will be leaving the club at the end of their contracts this summer.The Tractor Girls published their released list via a post on their official club website this afternoon.It has been revealed that Sophie Baigent, Rianna Dean, Ruby Doe, Charlotte Fleming, Shauna Guyatt, Summer Hughes, Nina Meollo, Kyra Robertson, Ruby Seaby and Natasha Thomas are all moving on this summer.Forward Thomas i

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are both in the hunt for the Europa League trophy, and one of them is reaching the final, as the final four teams remain.MORE — UEFA Champions League knockout round scheduleVitor Pereira's Forest beat Porto in the quarters while Unai Emery is the master in this competition and Aston Villa breezed past Bologna to reach the semifinals where the Midlands rivals are trading blows. Forest lead 1-0 after the first leg at home and head to Villa Park for what promis

Harry Beautyman played in 42 games for Woking this season [Getty Images]Woking captain Harry Beautyman is among six players who have been offered new contracts to stay at the club following the end of the 2025-26 season.Roy Syla, Jake Forster-Caskey, Aaron Drewe, Timi Odusina and Tunji Akinola have also been offered new contracts to stay.Midfielders Jamie Andrews, Jack Turner and Dale Gorman are however among six who are leaving Woking.Andrews played in all but two of Woking's National Leagu

Ipswich Town announce departure of long-serving forward ThomasIpswich Town have confirmed the news that long-serving forward Natasha Thomas is leaving the club this summer.The Tractor Girls revealed the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 30-year-old has spent more than a decade with Ipswich Town, making 260 appearances for the club in all competitions in which she has scored 175 goals. In her time at Portman Road, Thomas has helped guide Ipswich Town up the FA Wome

Bayern Munich interested in Manchester City’s John Stones – Juventus & AC Milan ‘seriously considering’ swoopBayern, Juventus, AC Milan & Everton are interested in signing John Stones this summerEngland international will leave Man City as a free agent when his contract expires in JuneStones confirmed his departure in an emotional farewell video in AprilJohn Stones is attracting interest from Bayern Munich amongst several European clubs as he nears the end of his time at Manchester City,

Real Madrid crisis: inside the Valverde-Tchouaméni bust-upReal Madrid’s stability has been blown apart after an extremely serious clash between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni. What began as lingering tension after a previous argument escalated into a physical altercation that forced their teammates to step in and separate them at the training ground.Details of the clashThe spark ignited when the Uruguayan directly accused Tchouaméni of leaking details to the press about an argument that h