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Championship roundup: managerless Watford and Blackburn pick up points — I.guim.co.uk

Championship roundup: managerless Watford and Blackburn pick up points

Charlie Daniels praised Watford’s players after they secured a point in a goalless draw at promotion-chasing Hull just days after Javi Gracia’s abrupt exit. Daniels, the under-21s lead coach, was made caretaker alongside Adrian Mariappa and Dan Gosling and said the players understood the tactical plan, displayed energy

Guardian offers free Football Daily weekday email — I.guim.co.uk

Guardian offers free Football Daily weekday email

The Guardian offers the Football Daily newsletter, a free email that kicks off your afternoon with the paper’s take on the world of football, delivered every weekday. The newsletter promises a roundup of the football news and gossip "in our own belligerent, sometimes intelligent and – very occasionally – funny

Jewish leaders warned police Maccabi fan ban risked appearing antisemitic, documents show — I.guim.co.uk

Jewish leaders warned police Maccabi fan ban risked appearing antisemitic, documents show

Documents show Jewish community groups warned West Midlands police that banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an away match could be perceived as antisemitic. The minutes, obtained under a freedom of information request, cover a council-led safety advisory group meeting on 16 October, the day the ban was announced for

Ousmane Dembélé named the world's top male footballer for 2025 — I.guim.co.uk

Ousmane Dembélé named the world's top male footballer for 2025

Ousmane Dembélé has been named the world's top male footballer for 2025, becoming the seventh different winner of the list. Dembélé finished ahead of Lamine Yamal, who was placed second, and Vitinha, who came third. The full ranking notes a strong showing for the Premier League and is

The unmissable sporting fixtures to watch across 2026 — I.guim.co.uk

The unmissable sporting fixtures to watch across 2026

Ahead of the year, 26 major events across global sport promise headline moments, from Grand Slams and global cups to marquee one-off finals and multi-sport festivals. The Australian Open (12 Jan–1 Feb) sees Jannik Sinner bid for a historic third straight men’s title while Madison Keys defends her

Wilfried Nancy under intense scrutiny at Celtic ahead of Rangers derby — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

Wilfried Nancy under intense scrutiny at Celtic ahead of Rangers derby

Wilfried Nancy faces intense scrutiny at Celtic after losing five of his seven matches since being named permanent manager, with pressure mounting ahead of the Rangers derby. His side have been beaten by Hearts and Dundee United in the Premiership, Roma in the Europa League and St Mirren in the

Morocco's football rebound: from 2015 pariah to global host — I.guim.co.uk

Morocco's football rebound: from 2015 pariah to global host

Ten years after its abrupt withdrawal from hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations amid Ebola fears — a decision that forced the Confederation of African Football to relocate the tournament to Equatorial Guinea with less than 90 days' notice — Morocco has re-emerged as a central organiser of major African

David Squires reviews football’s defining people and moments of 2025 — I.guim.co.uk

David Squires reviews football’s defining people and moments of 2025

David Squires, the Guardian cartoonist, looks back at the notable people and big moments in football from 2025. The year-end cartoon round-up highlights his favourite cartoons of 2025 as a way of waving farewell to another year in the game. Prints and individual cartoons are available to buy, and the

Jess Carter on confronting racist abuse, team solidarity and her Euro triumph — I.guim.co.uk

Jess Carter on confronting racist abuse, team solidarity and her Euro triumph

Jess Carter has been named The Guardian’s Footballer of the Year after publicly confronting racist social-media abuse and going on to win a second European Championship with England and her first National Women’s Soccer League title. Carter says she has long wrestled with when to speak up, torn

Subscribe to The Spin, the Guardian’s free cricket newsletter — I.guim.co.uk

Subscribe to The Spin, the Guardian’s free cricket newsletter

Sign up for The Spin to get the Guardian writers’ take on the biggest cricket stories, with analysis, weekly match round-ups and wider coverage of the sport. Subscribe to start receiving The Spin in your inbox and view the latest edition on the Guardian site. The Guardian also offers other