Reading FC patron on his role, Bobby Charlton and Mark Bowen
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Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League – live
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Football reforms will not damage Premier League, insists Culture Secretary
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Premier League And National League Come Together At The House Of Lords
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National League And Premier League Unite At The House Of Lords
The National League last night joined the Premier League at the House of Lords to celebrate our partnership ahead of the second reading of the...
National League Join The Premier League At The House Of Lords
The National League last night joined the Premier League at the House of Lords to celebrate our partnership ahead of the second reading of the...
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Kia Joorabchian ‘accosted' by debt collectors working for agent Saif Alrubie, court told
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'A disgrace': Ten Hag criticises media coverage of Manchester United's win over Coventry - video
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Inter fans celebrate after team seal historic 20th Scudetto – video
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An episode from Women's Football Weekly – Fifpro exclusive interview
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Fifpro exclusive interview and Chelsea stifle Barça - Women's Football Weekly
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Aston Villa extend Unai Emery's contract as European clubs circle
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Alexander Isak repaying Eddie Howe's faith as Newcastle target strong finish
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Ten Hag calls reaction to Manchester United's win over Coventry a ‘disgrace'
Dutchman hits out at claims that victory was ‘embarrassing'
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Preview | Curtain call for U21s against Arsenal Oakfields
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Reading FC Women defy club chaos as Jessie Stapleton keeps Royals up
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More importantly though, the...
Central Coast Mariners star Angel Torres charged with sexual assault and stood down from A-League
Football Australia imposes interim suspension after Torres arrested over alleged incident in March
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Former Leeds United Star Feels ‘Calamity’ Whites Player Spreading Nerves
Former Leeds United star Jon Newsome has conceded that Ilian Meslier's performance against Middlesbrough was nerve-wracking to watch.
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The harsh reality of ACL injuries outside elite women's football
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England and Scotland able to select 26-man squads for Euro 2024
Uefa agrees to increase squad size from initially-intended 23
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor to referee at tournament
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Brooke Hendrix Awarded Fans' Women Player of the Season
Reading FC Women's skipper, Brooke Hendrix, named Fans' Player of the Season!
As voting closed on Saturday evening, 18 different players had been...
Inter could not have imagined a more satisfying way to win 20th Scudetto | Nicky Bandini
Simone Inzaghi's thrilling tactics have seen Nerazzurri pull clear of their city rivals – and the rest of the Italian top flight
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David Squires on … FA Cup meddling, big clubs reading the room and Luton elites
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Barcelona threaten legal action over ‘phantom goal' in defeat to Real Madrid
Lamine Yamal's strike in 3-2 loss on Sunday ruled out by VAR
Barça believe ball crossed the line and could demand replay
Barcelona president Joan...
Newcastle aim to renegotiate Alexander Isak’s contract amid Arsenal interest
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 377: Whippets And Gravy
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Player of the Season announcement details
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‘Great things can happen': Soaring Odisha FC seek new heights in ISL
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It was an...
Criminals and oligarchs in EU's sights with new bill targeting football fraud
Legislation will bring seismic change to the industry and aims to stamp out money laundering
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For Sheffield United and co the Premier League brings a unique brew of misery | Jonathan Liew
For the teams at the bottom of the food chain, England's top flight has come to resemble an abusive relationship
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Harry Kewell's redemption arc nears completion in Asian Champions League | John Duerden
Memories of an underwhelming start to his managerial career are fading as the Australian targets a continental final with Yokohama
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Match Pack: Away Fixture, Championship, Southampton, #SOULEI, your exclusive preview update
Embed from Getty Images Leicester will get their quality tested when Southampton comes to visit on the 23rd of April. The Saints are of course...
‘So much at stake': Arteta backs Arsenal to dig deep before Chelsea clash
Manager says win at Wolves gave players ‘a big boost of energy'
Table toppers have chance to go four points clear of rivals City
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Summerville settles seven-goal thriller to nudge Leeds closer to promotion
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Amorim capture would be the ultimate ambition
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Internazionale seal historic 20th Serie A title with derby victory over Milan
Internazionale clinched their 20th Serie A title by beating Milan in a feisty derby at San Siro.
Francesco Acerbi headed in Benjamin Pavard's...
Erik ten Hag at Manchester United: should he stay or should he go?
Head coach has been hampered by injuries but has not established a discernible playing style – while Thomas Tuchel will be available
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Top England players missing from official Euro 2024 sticker album
Former Uefa sticker partner Panini retains aspects of rights meaning some players are not featured in official Topps album
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Milan v Internazionale: Serie A – live
Updates from the Milan derby (7.45pm BST kick-off)
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Everton being shopped to other buyers as 777 Partners' financial woes mount
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Cole Palmer a major doubt for Chelsea's trip to Arsenal due to illness
Pochettino says: ‘Today I don't believe he can be involved'
Chelsea's leading scorer missed training on Monday
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Reading FC star on his future and popularity of his 'missus'
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Nottingham Forest call on PGMOL to release audio from Everton game
Club felt three Ashley Young incidents merited penalties
FA investigating club for questioning integrity of officials
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Blackpool make Reading request as they bid to put pressure on Oxford, Lincoln and Barnsley in race for League One play-offs
Blackpool still have a chance of breaking into the top six as they prepare for a final day trip to the Royals on Saturday
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West Ham ready to call time on David Moyes and target Rúben Amorim
Heavy loss to Crystal Palace makes Scot's departure inevitable
Talks held over move for Amorim despite links with Liverpool
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Bayer Leverkusen's success is a reminder of soccer's community power
As the Premier League continues to hike ticket prices and shut out local fans, Bayer's Bundesliga title shows the value of a club rooted in its...
Blackpool request new batch of tickets for Reading FC clash
Blackpool have requested a fresh batch of tickets for Saturday's trip to Reading with the play-offs in sight on the final day. The Tangerines, who...
Thank you, Metz: ‘King Georges' grateful for second chance in Ligue 1 | Eric Devin
Return of Mikautadze, last year's Ligue 2 player of the season, from Ajax has been mutually beneficial for player and club
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Bellingham ensures debut La Liga year is his alone with clásico winner | Sid Lowe
English midfielder ended ‘goal drought' with impeccable timing, in a season that could hardly have gone better
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Women's Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points
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Coventry's defeat was the most scintillating and sickening football experience of my life | Jonny Weeks
I've watched plenty of defeats down the years – enough to become desensitised to it, I thought. But then came an entirely new kind of...
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin as Coventry go so close to one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks...
Reading FC Fan Gallery: Inflatable fun despite Burton defeat
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Gallery | Relive Survival Sunday
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Fernandes says Ten Hag uncertainty is not affecting Manchester United squad
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Bayern Munich and Nottingham Forest both interested in Chelsea’s best defender who Romano says is for sale
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Reading FC Ratings: Battling Burton beat below-par Royals
Reading were below par and beaten 3-2 at the Pirelli Stadium by a Burton Albion side battling for their League One status. Take a look at our...
How do Dortmund do a Leverkusen? A summer of soul-searching awaits | Andy Brassell
A big European win and a disappointing domestic draw this week sums up Dortmund, who remain in an identity crisis
On a night like Tuesday, Borussia...
Gilbert: “Clean sheet, three points, league survival – what a Sunday!”
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Reading Women Vs. Durham Women - Sun, Apr 21st 2024, 12:00
Liam Gilbert was understandably a mixture of emotions at the full-time...
League One team of the week features Blackpool, Derby County and Reading stars
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Burton Albion Vs. Reading - Sat, Apr 20th 2024, 15:00
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Saturday's match against Burton Albion saw...
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The 82-year-old's impact on football goes far beyond his own success with the advice he gives to up-and-coming managers
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Luton Town – Centre Back Linked With Kenilworth Road Departure
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Melbourne misses out on hosting Matildas as Women's Asian Cup host states revealed
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia named as candidates
Victoria did not express interest for 2026 tournament
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Winless Olyroos slump out of Olympics contention without a single goal scored
Australia held to goalless draw by Qatar in final qualifying game
Men's team will not join Matildas at Paris Games this year
Australia's Olympic...
Bellingham settles clásico with Real Madrid's winner against Barcelona
Jude Bellingham scored a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Barcelona 3-2 in el clásico
The league opened with Jude...
Gravenberch shines to make his case for Klopp's midfield | Simon Burnton
Liverpool's young talent succeeded in demonstrating his calm approach could yet fit this team
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Alexander-Arnold calls for Liverpool to ‘throw the kitchen sink' at title race
Liverpool climb up to second after victory at Fulham
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Trent Alexander-Arnold said...
Ten Hag insists United have more to learn as Coventry manager 'really proud' despite loss – video
Mark Robins, the Coventry City manager, was full of praise for his side after they fought back from three goals down to almost knock Manchester...
Erik ten Hag bemoans Manchester United's ‘very low levels' in FA Cup scare
“There was a lack of discipline … today we got away with it”
United win on penalties after Coventry's late comeback
Erik ten Hag admitted...
Victor Torp's torment: the greatest ever FA Cup moment that wasn't
Coventry fans now young will grow old still remembering those 90 seconds of unimaginable bliss at the end of extra time
Afterwards, and in perhaps...
Man Utd 3-3 Coventry (4-2pens): FA Cup semi-final player ratings
Coventry captain Ben Sheaf excelled in midfield, as did Kobbie Mainoo, but it was a tough afternoon for Aaron Wan-Bissaka
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European football: Leverkusen still unbeaten as Stanisic foils Dortmund
Defender's dramatic equaliser denies Dortmund victory
Stuttgart's 11-match unbeaten run ends at Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic...
Real Madrid v Barcelona: La Liga – live
Clásico updates from the Bernabéu, 8pm BST kick-off
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Reading Women 1-0 Durham Women: Match Report
Photo by Alex Davidson - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesJessie Stapleton's winner, together with a Lewes defeat, secured second-tier safety for the...
Manchester Utd survive epic Coventry comeback to reach FA Cup final
This was the mother and father of all FA Cup ties and in the end Manchester United somehow scraped through 4-2 on penalties, after a beyond valiant...