Portillo's Railway Journey Uncovers Britain's Hidden Gems
Michael Portillo's latest railway journey uncovers Britain's true treasures beyond the tracks, from coastal fish and chips to grassroots football passion.
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Footballer's 5-hour ambulance wait after double leg break
An amateur footballer endured a five-hour wait for an ambulance after suffering a catastrophic double leg break during a match, raising serious questions about emergency response times.
The Bigger Cup Returns: Radical New Format Shakes EFL
The EFL's revolutionary 'Bigger Cup' competition makes its highly anticipated return with a bold new group stage format, offering lower league clubs a financial lifeline and a shot at glory against elite opposition.
Tom Brady's Flag Football Push for UK & Olympic Glory
NFL icon Tom Brady is spearheading a major push to bring American flag football to the UK, aiming to ignite grassroots participation and potentially secure Olympic glory.
Botswana's Gaborone United Ladies make CAF Champions League history
Gaborone United Ladies from Botswana create football history by qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League, becoming the first Southern African club to reach the tournament's group stages.
Kirsten's cricket revolution transforms Khayelitsha township
World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten launches groundbreaking cricket initiative in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township, using sport to tackle social inequality and build community trust.
Flutter Launches £1M Grassroots Football Rescue Fund
Flutter UKI pledges £1 million to save struggling local football clubs across Britain. The Cash4Clubs fund offers grants up to £10,000 for facility upgrades, equipment, and community programmes.
Crouch's Hilarious Fantasy Football Forfeit at Non-League Club
Former England striker Peter Crouch fulfils his fantasy football forfeit in spectacular fashion, pulling pints and serving fans at non-league Warrington Rylands after losing a bet with his own podcast team.
Andorra's Football: A Month of Tuesday Afternoons
A searing portrait of Andorra's bleak September international break, where hope is a foreign concept and football is a form of purgatory played out on a plastic pitch.
World Cup Qualifying: England Win, Scotland Lose in 99th Min
A night of high drama in World Cup 2026 qualifying saw England maintain their flawless record, while Scotland suffered a devastating last-minute defeat. Wales and Northern Ireland kept their hopes alive with crucial victories.
Teen GK suspended for year after parent attack
A teenage Manchester City academy goalkeeper has been handed a shocking one-year suspension by the Lancashire FA, despite being the victim of a vicious physical assault by an opposition parent that left him hospitalised. The baffling decision has drawn ou
Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners
UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.
FA Launches 'Connected England' to Find Hidden Football Talent
The Football Association launches a groundbreaking nationwide talent-spotting campaign, 'Connected England', to discover hidden gems in underserved communities and revolutionise youth development.
Ex-Liverpool Star Exposes Football Finance Scandal
A former Liverpool FC player reveals a deep-rooted financial scandal rocking English football, exposing hidden payments and questionable transfers in a must-watch documentary tonight.
Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music
A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.
Fan Storms Dressing Room, Confronts Players
A non-league football club is reeling after a shocking incident where an angry supporter invaded the team's dressing room and had to be physically restrained from players. The club has issued a strong statement condemning the 'absolutely disgraceful' brea
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. Injured in Purdue Defeat
Wisconsin Badgers' offensive plans are thrown into disarray as backup quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. sustains a serious leg injury during the team's crushing 38-17 loss to Purdue. Get the latest medical update and the implications for the team's season.
AFL great's father warns of local football targeting
The father of late AFL star Shane Tuck delivers a powerful warning about the targeting of ex-players in local leagues and the urgent need for mental health support in grassroots football.
Western United FC Wound Up By Court
In a devastating blow to Australian football, Western United FC has been officially liquidated after a court rejected a final rescue bid, marking the first A-League club collapse since the league's inception.
Crystal Palace Plot European Venture with Norwegian Partner
Crystal Palace FC is on the verge of a historic European venture, with plans to partner with Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK, potentially securing a new pathway into the UEFA Conference League.
Champions League's Radical Hipster Makeover Revealed
Exclusive: The Champions League undergoes a dramatic 'hipster' rebrand for the 2024-25 season, targeting a new generation with indie music, urban aesthetics, and a complete digital overhaul. Discover how Europe's elite competition is fighting for relevanc
Bellamy's Shock Move: Wales Legend to Manage in Kazakhstan
Former Liverpool and Wales star Craig Bellamy makes a stunning career move, accepting his first senior managerial role with FC Ordabasy in Kazakhstan, marking a dramatic shift to Central Asian football.
Football's Most Incredible Phone Calls: Test Your Knowledge
Test your knowledge of football's most bizarre and iconic moments that happened not on the pitch, but over the phone. From transfer sagas to managerial meltdowns, how many do you remember?
UK's Nightlife Crisis: The Closure of Local Clubs & Venues
An investigation into the silent disappearance of Britain's grassroots music venues and late-night clubs. Discover the causes and the cultural cost of this growing crisis.
Papua New Guinea's breakthrough in fighting violence against women
Exclusive report on Papua New Guinea's innovative, community-driven strategy to combat endemic violence against women, offering a potential blueprint for other nations.
5 Football Drills To Transform Your Fitness
Discover how to use simple football-inspired running drills to build elite-level cardio, agility, and explosive power. Ditch the treadmill and make your fitness routine fun again.
Football match postponed due to goose poo invasion
A grassroots football clash in the UK was hilariously abandoned after a pitch invasion of a different kind – a thick carpet of goose droppings rendered the field unplayable and hazardous.
£30m investment for cricket domes in Preston and Luton
The UK government has announced a major £30 million investment to construct state-of-the-art cricket domes in Preston and Luton, aimed at revolutionising grassroots cricket and creating year-round playing opportunities across communities.
ECB Chairman Champions Grassroots Cricket in Luton
England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Richard Thompson makes a powerful case for investing in grassroots cricket during a visit to Luton, highlighting the sport's role in community cohesion.
Football Chaos in Argentina: 20% Injured, 100+ Arrested
Shocking scenes of violence marred the Copa Sudamericana match in Argentina, resulting in a medical crisis with nearly 20% of attendees injured and a major police operation with over 100 detentions. A dark day for South American football.
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