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BBC SportIrvine stays as Pocognoli refreshes Scotland staff
Everton assistant Alan Irvine will continue as part of a refreshed Scotland coaching staff under new boss Sebastien Pocognoli.
The Guardian FootballFootball Daily | Troy Parrott enjoys a big week after taking the scenic route to success
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! There are, you suspect, quite a few folk with links to the London postcode of N17 who would be thoroughly grateful if Troy Parrott could stop popping up to score winning goals for a bit. The Republic of Ireland striker has barely unpacked his bags at Real Betis, yet he’s already ruined the afternoon of his former manager at Tottenham, pouncing to sink José Mourinho’s Real Madrid . Four days later? He made headlines again on his Bigger Cup debut at Lille . Two games, two goals, two match-winners. Not entirely shabby for a lad who was once given the classic Mourinho treatment and declared “not ready”. Mourinho, as ever, remains a central character in this particular soap opera. It was the Special One who handed a teenage Parrott his Premier League debut in December 2019, throwing him on during a 5-0 win over Burnley . It was also Mourinho who promptly decided the youngster needed a fair bit longer in the oven. Re: Ken Muir’s letter ( yesterday’s Football Daily letters ) and mention of Arbroath’s famous 36-0 victory over Bon Accord in 1885. On the same day, in the same competition and just 18 miles away, Dundee Harp defeated Aberdeen Rovers 35-0. Arbroath and Harp were rivals and after the final whistle, officials from Harp sent a telegram to Arbroath simply containing the result of their match and then retired to a pub to celebrate their world record. Later that evening, a reply was received which read ‘Arbroath 36-0 Bon Accord’. Both sides thought the other was winding them up. The results were not a surprise. Rovers and Bon Accord were both playing only their third official fixtures. Bon Accord arrived for their match with nine players and no goalkeeper, so played an outfield player in goal and two spectators made up their XI. The Aberdeen Weekly News reported that Arbroath’s keeper ‘neither touched the ball with hand or foot … but remained under the friendly shelter of an umbrella the whole time’. Arbroath also had seven goals disallowed. Unsurprisingly, the qualification rules for the Scottish Cup were changed for the following season” – Jamie Gaukroger. Call me one of those bluffers and chancers with ‘ fantastic theories and philosophies ’ if you will but, after sitting through the chaotic mess that was Real Madrid v Inter in Bigger Cup, two things spring to mind. Firstly, if Madrid has had an obvious gap of no central midfielder who can control the momentum and flow of the game for over two seasons, since Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, why ignore it yet again but spend £115m on yet another left-sided attacker ? Secondly, even if you don’t have one, never mind two of those types of players, once you go 2-0 up in the 23rd minute against a team at home, can’t you just kick the ball five-10 yards to a teammate consistently, keep possession and tire the opposition out? As the late, great Johan Cruyff used to say: ‘As long as we’ve got the ball, they’re never going to score’” – Noble Francis. OK, Mike Wilner (Monday’s letters), I’ll bite. ‘What isn’t what it is?’ Football Daily is not a humorous teatime newsletter. ‘What has a club not won what it won?’ Senegal did not win Afcon. ‘When does a team not lose what it’s lost?’ USA USA USA ... did not lose Folarin Balogun against Belgium in the GWC. Is there a plausible weeklong riff here? Oh, yes. Yes there is. There most certainly is” – Chi. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMen’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?
We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October 1) Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich) Even adjusting for the goal-drunken Bundesliga, his 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern last season undersells his all-around impact, considering his playmaking and hold-up skills. Kane was gameplanned out of England’s later games at the World Cup, but he was unstoppable through the last 16 to close out the finest year of his career to date. If not now, when? Continue reading...
Football ItaliaMancini’s Italy squad predicted: At least 30 players in the mix
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roberto Mancini will call up at least 30 players...
BBC SportIs 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd's youngest ever player?
Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel has scored two magnificent goals in two Premier League 2 appearances for Manchester United - is he ready to make his senior debut
Football ItaliaMancini determined to hand first Italy call-ups to five U23 talents, including Cissé
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy coach Roberto Mancini will mix young and experienced...
Sky Sports FootballAston Villa attack clicks in thrilling win over Club Brugge
Aston Villa produced a superb attacking display to end their scoring concerns and begin their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Club Brugge.
BBC SportWest Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave past behind?
Three wins in a row, top of the table, unity at the club - are West Ham ready to leave the past behind on and off the pitch?
BBC SportFrom shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win
Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.
BBC SportRusso and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or
England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.
Football ItaliaDonnarumma left off shortlist for 2026 Ballon d’Or goalkeeping award
The nominees for the 2026 Yashin trophy, the award given out to the best goalkeeper...
Football ItaliaEight Italy hopefuls to keep an eye on in Tuesday’s Champions League matches
Champions League football gets underway for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday evening, and ahead of...
Sky Sports FootballThe flap of a wing: How St Helens let success become stagnation
The dust has settled on the fact that St Helens have missed out on play-off rugby for the first time after their seventh-placed finish in Super League.
ESPNBelgium won't back Infantino bid, cite Balogun red
The Belgian football federation said it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way FIFA handled clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup.
BBC SportBelgian FA still wants Balogun ban answers
Belgium's FA says it still wants answers about why Folarin Balogun was allowed to play against them at the World Cup.
ESPNChelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier League
Arsenal continue to overcome every obstacle they face in the Premier League -- including London rivals and title aspirants Chelsea.
Sky Sports Premier LeagueCarrick 'convinced' by Man Utd squad following summer business
Michael Carrick says he is convinced his Manchester United squad has improved following their summer transfer business.
ESPNTransfer rumors, news Liverpool eye Sarr move in January
The transfer window may be over, but that hasn't stopped clubs from doing business. Transfer Talk has the latest.