Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan
Iran’s national football team secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday night.
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Joey Barton handed 12-week suspended prison sentence for assaulting his wife
Former footballer found guilty of offence at family home in south-west London in June 2021The former footballer Joey Barton has been handed a 12-week suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of assaulting his wife at their family home in sout…
Newcastle perform U-turn over open-top bus parade after fan outcry
Players will now take short bus tour to main partySome fans remain concerned about Town Moor eventNewcastle have moved to appease disgruntled supporters after changing their plans to celebrate the team’s Carabao Cup triumph.The club initially announced…
‘Tax exile’s half-baked scheme’: Jim Ratcliffe challenged over Man Utd plan to use public funds for £2bn stadium project
Club co-owner’s request for hundreds of millions of pounds to help regenerate local area labelled ‘outrageous’ by criticsSir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has been challenged over the proposed use of hundreds of millions of pounds o…
First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034A migrant worker has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 World Cup, the Guardian can reveal.Muhammad Arshad, from …
‘Forever a hero to our city’: Eddie Howe to be awarded freedom of Newcastle
Manager joins Shearer, Robson and Milburn with awardHowe could enjoy livestock grazing rights on Town MoorEddie Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of Newcastle after becoming the first manager of the city’s football team to win a major domestic hono…
Josh Cavallo reveals daily death threats and says football ‘toxic’ for gay players
Adelaide midfielder talks of multiple daily death threatsComing out brings ‘mountain of downsides’ for playersAustralia’s first out gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has said he receives death threats every day and would find it difficult…
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo says he receives daily death threats over sexuality
Australia’s first openly gay football player Josh Cavallo has said he receives multiple death threats every day.
‘So proud’: Newcastle fans reflect on historic cup win after 70 years of hurt
Outside St James’ Park and the Angel of the North, Magpies fans explain significance of Wembley victory“After years and years of hurt, it was just glorious,” said 67-year-old Paul Wearmouth outside St James’ Park on the morning after the night before. …
Old Trafford abuzz as Manchester United’s neighbours welcome new stadium plans
Local people are enthusiastic about regeneration, though some fans share Andy Burnham’s worries over where the money will come fromEven on a freezing, rainy day with no match scheduled, the area surrounding Old Trafford in Manchester is abuzz with foot…