Opinion

Opinion·30 July 2026

FA cracks down: 10-game bans for discrimination set to reshape football

New FA rules impose minimum 10-game bans for discrimination, doubling previous guidelines. How this will impact players and clubs amid rising hate incidents.

Opinion·29 July 2026

Lawrence Shankland: The Rangers captaincy dream that broke barriers

Lawrence Shankland on becoming Rangers captain: ‘Exceeds the dream of playing for my boyhood club’—how a Scottish striker defied odds to lead Ibrox. Get the

Opinion·29 July 2026

Hearts’ Champions League humiliation exposes Vrancken’s flaws

Wouter Vrancken’s Hearts suffered a heavy Champions League defeat, with former forward Ryan Stevenson delivering a scathing verdict on the manager’s early

Opinion·28 July 2026

Kick It Out records 1,744 discrimination cases in 2025/26 season

Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out reveals a 25% rise in reported discrimination cases during the 2025/26 season, marking the highest annual total on

Opinion·27 July 2026

English football trials new rule to end goalkeeper time-wasting

English football will trial a new rule this week to stop goalkeepers from faking injuries to waste time, addressing a growing fan frustration. Get the full

Opinion·26 July 2026

Carrick reunites with Solskjaer as Man Utd boss: first season blueprint

Michael Carrick’s first full season as Manchester United manager begins with a reunion with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will serve as a senior advisor. Get the

Opinion·26 July 2026

Tottenham’s transfer ultimatum: De Zerbi demands ‘proud and happy’ players leave

Roberto De Zerbi has issued a stark warning to Tottenham players: if you’re not ‘proud and happy’ to stay, you should leave. Who’s on the way out? Get the full

Opinion·25 July 2026

Austin FC academy scandal: FBI probes youth-on-youth abuse claims

Police and FBI investigate allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse within Austin FC’s academy system, raising urgent questions about safeguarding in MLS

Opinion·23 July 2026

Defoe’s Woking exit: Why England’s sharpest striker quit management so soon

Jermain Defoe has left his first managerial role at Woking after just four months, calling it an ‘impossible’ experience. What went wrong? Get the full

Opinion·22 July 2026

Paul Wade’s CTE diagnosis shatters football’s concussion denial

Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade reveals probable CTE diagnosis, exposing football’s failure to protect players from brain injuries and decades of denial.

Opinion·17 July 2026

Southampton’s Spygate fallout: Eckert reveals police threats and chaos

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert reveals the personal and professional toll of the Spygate scandal, including police protection and threats, after the club’s

Opinion·15 July 2026

Nobby Stiles’ dementia revelation: The silent cost of England’s 1966 glory

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles’ inquest confirms dementia linked to repeated heading—raising urgent questions about football’s legacy. Get the full