England
‘That is why I don’t sleep most nights’: Ambition, the EPL and the paradox of Wrexham AFC
The Premier League awaits. But how can a club built on authenticity, accessibility and community reach the game’s most elite and corporatised level without sacrificing its soul?
- Vince Rugari
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- Tragedy
What the death of two soccer stars says about how – and who – we grieve
These are very different stories: Diogo Jota was a player on the world stage, while Muhannad Fadl Al-Lili lived in a war zone. But actually, that’s the point.
- Waleed Aly
The sheikh who conquered soccer – and coddles warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City soccer club. Behind the scenes, he is called the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.
- Declan Walsh and Tariq Panja
Ex-military father of three charged over Liverpool parade crash
Paul Doyle is accused of seven offences after he allegedly drove a family car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win.
- Neil Johnston, Patrick Sawer and Fiona Parker
How heart attack in the crowd led to ‘pure terror’ in Liverpool
The 300-metre rampage left 65 people injured, including four children, one of whom was seriously hurt.
- Hayley Dixon, Patrick Sawer, Will Bolton and Neil Johnston
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- UK
Car ploughs into crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s title win
A car ploughed into a crowd of fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool’s Premier League soccer title. Police arrested a man shortly afterwards.
- Phil Noble
Matildas star as Arsenal stuns Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League
Arsenal, which boasts a trio of Matildas, upset defending champion Barcelona 1-0 to win the Women’s Champions League for a second time on Saturday.
- Opinion
- Europa League
Is it OK to want your team to lose? A Manchester United fan hopes for a Spurs victory
In football circles, it is the ultimate betrayal, but as Manchester United prepare to take on Tottenham in the Europa League final, I don’t mind if my team lose.
- Thomas Mitchell
- Opinion
- Opinion
Gary Lineker has no one to blame but himself for exiting BBC in disgrace
Britain’s highest-profile television presenter considered himself bulletproof. That level of hubris is ultimately what caused his demise.
- Oliver Brown
‘We could not be more excited’: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds bringing Wrexham to Sydney
The Welsh club co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will launch their first bid for promotion to the Premier League after a pre-season tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington.
- Vince Rugari
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