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The transfer window: Who has made the best signings so far?

In partnership with Media City

With just a few weeks left before the window shuts, Football Now takes a look at some of the biggest moves this summer and whether can we expect more big-money moves.

03/08/2023

Football Now

How do footballers keep busy during retirement?

In partnership with Media City

The natural progression may be to move into coaching, but for many footballers, retirement can be daunting, so what are the alternatives?

29/06/2023

Sport

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new Chelsea manager

The 51-year-old Argentine had been widely expected to take the Chelsea job, which is considered one of the most high-profile positions in European football.

29/05/2023

Culture news

From Mbappe to Muhammad Ali, when sports stars get political

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has brought renewed attention to the social role of sports stars, following his boycott of fast food and gambling marketing campaigns. But he is not the first and probably won't be the last.

20/09/2022

Football Now

Why are footballers playing for longer?

In partnership with Media City

The average age of a professional footballer is increasing but what are the reasons behind their longevity?

09/06/2022

Sport

West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma pleads guilty abusing his pet cat

Zouma was filmed kicking his Bengal cat across his kitchen, before throwing a pair of shoes at it and slapping its head in February.

24/05/2022

Football Now

Football and contracts: Does it pay to have a long-term deal?

In partnership with Media City

With the contracts of some of football’s biggest names coming to an end this summer, are players now less inclined to put pen to paper on a new deal?

24/03/2022

Football Now

Can Newcastle United become the best football team in the world?

In partnership with Media City

With new investment, new hope and new ambition the dark days under Mike Ashley are in the past. So how far can the club go?

17/03/2022

Culture news

Ukraine tributes: From Saturday Night Live to the Premier League

SNL opened with a song from the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, while the Everton and Manchester City match also paid tribute.

27/02/2022

Football Now

Playing the number 9 role: How important is it in modern football?

In partnership with Media City

Manchester City and Liverpool both play without traditional strikers but in Germany it's a different story. How important is the number 9 in football?

24/02/2022

United Kingdom

West Ham's Kurt Zouma criticised, apologises for cat abuse video

Although the club condemned Zouma for his behaviour and pledged to deal with the incident internally, manager David Moyes still selected him for the Tuesday night match against Watford.

08/02/2022

Football Now

VAR: Has it improved football or has it made it worse?

In partnership with Media City

VAR is no longer a new concept but four years after its introduction into European football, is it actually serving its purpose?

03/02/2022

Sport

Christian Eriksen signs for Brentford, seven months after heart attack

He collapsed during Denmark's match against Finland last June.

31/01/2022

United Kingdom

Third Premier League Boxing Day fixture postponed amid COVID outbreak

A coronavirus outbreak means Everton’s match at Burnley joins two other Boxing Day fixtures to be postponed.

24/12/2021

United Kingdom

Five Premier League games postponed as UK COVID cases hit new record

Sweeping new measures have been announced in England and Scotland to contain a potential 'tsunami' of infections during the festive season.

16/12/2021

Sport

German Ralf Rangnick confirmed as Manchester United's interim manager

Ralf Rangnick, who previouly managed 1899 Hoffenheim, Schalke 04 and RB Leipzeig, will stay on as manager until the end of the season.

29/11/2021

Football Now

Climate crisis: How can football make a difference?

In partnership with Media City

Ahead of COP26, we look at the relationship between football and the climate crisis, asking the question, is the sport doing enough to help the cause?

28/10/2021

United Kingdom

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

07/10/2021

World News

Football: Summer transfer window ends with another shock deal

This transfer window saw some eye-watering deals such as Jack Grealish signing with Manchester City for €117 million

01/09/2021

United Kingdom

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape

The French left-back has been suspended by Manchester City “pending an investigation”.

26/08/2021