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Statement from the RC Strasbourg Supporters' Federation (FSRCS) on Liam Rosenior's move to fellow BlueCo-owned club, Chelsea.
![The transfer of Liam Rosenior marks another humiliating step in Racing's subservience to Chelsea. For the past two and a half years, we, along with others, have tried to raise awareness about this issue. The problem goes far beyond the mid-season sporting impact and the ambitions of a young coach. It is structural; the future of French club football is at stake. Every additional move by [club president] Marc Keller, every extra minute spent at the helm of the club, is an insult to the tremendous work done before 2023. What was seen by many as an outrageous act last September increasingly looks like sound advice: he must leave. Now. The FSRCS will coordinate closely with the three other associations actively fighting against multiclub ownership, as well as all people of goodwill, to define the next steps. Go Racing!
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January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Statement from the RC Strasbourg Supporters' Federation (FSRCS) on Liam Rosenior's move to fellow BlueCo-owned club, Chelsea.
Your portal to a time when Ruben Amorim was still Manchester United manager: www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
Chelsea dagger for Guardiola as Arsenal move six points clear – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Seb Hutchinson to discuss a weekend of Premier League drama
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January 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Your portal to a time when Ruben Amorim was still Manchester United manager: www.theguardian.com/football/aud...
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On Fifa peace prize: “It shouldn’t be a political organisation but now you’re doing this, it’s shameful … It shows that the way is lost. At least that’s how everything has been presented with this ridiculous piece of work. And I’m sorry for that. Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.”
And from this month in Zagreb with Zvonimir Boban, who didn't hold back on anything – Infantino, Fifa, Uefa and why a lifelong love brought him home. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
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January 3, 2026 at 8:23 AM
On Fifa peace prize: “It shouldn’t be a political organisation but now you’re doing this, it’s shameful … It shows that the way is lost. At least that’s how everything has been presented with this ridiculous piece of work. And I’m sorry for that. Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.”
On Fifa peace prize: “It shouldn’t be a political organisation but now you’re doing this, it’s shameful … It shows that the way is lost. At least that’s how everything has been presented with this ridiculous piece of work. And I’m sorry for that. Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.”
And from this month in Zagreb with Zvonimir Boban, who didn't hold back on anything – Infantino, Fifa, Uefa and why a lifelong love brought him home. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
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January 3, 2026 at 8:23 AM
On Fifa peace prize: “It shouldn’t be a political organisation but now you’re doing this, it’s shameful … It shows that the way is lost. At least that’s how everything has been presented with this ridiculous piece of work. And I’m sorry for that. Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.”
Was also a huge joy to be involved in our comprehensive Women's Euros coverage. Huge men's World Cup coming up soon. Thanks for reading all our work at @sport.theguardian.com in 2025 and happy new year!
December 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Was also a huge joy to be involved in our comprehensive Women's Euros coverage. Huge men's World Cup coming up soon. Thanks for reading all our work at @sport.theguardian.com in 2025 and happy new year!
And from this month in Zagreb with Zvonimir Boban, who didn't hold back on anything – Infantino, Fifa, Uefa and why a lifelong love brought him home. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
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December 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
And from this month in Zagreb with Zvonimir Boban, who didn't hold back on anything – Infantino, Fifa, Uefa and why a lifelong love brought him home. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In Udine with Gerard Deulofeu – his bid to make history and return to the top after three years of injury agony: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘Maybe it’s the most difficult recovery in history’: Gerard Deulofeu’s battle to play football again
Almost three years after his last game the former Barcelona and Everton player is in Udinese’s gym each weekday morning and tells Nick Ames he is refusing to give up
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December 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In Udine with Gerard Deulofeu – his bid to make history and return to the top after three years of injury agony: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Another from Ukraine – the cup final that offered a glimpse of how things were, and can yet be: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘Like a piece of a past life’: Shakhtar’s cup final win offers Ukraine hope
The final against Dynamo Kyiv had edge, flares and burning Russian flags but some of the enmity has gone; as one fan says: ‘Aggression must stay in the war zone’
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December 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Another from Ukraine – the cup final that offered a glimpse of how things were, and can yet be: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Always important to tell the most relevant sports stories from Ukraine. This was a weekend in Kyiv behind the scenes of the amputee tournament that nourishes the will to live: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Kyiv’s League of the Mighty: how amputee football supports Ukraine’s survivors
Veterans are using sport as a form of rehabilitation from severe injuries and, as one organiser explains: ‘It’s about emotional gain, helping them rediscover this will to live’
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December 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Always important to tell the most relevant sports stories from Ukraine. This was a weekend in Kyiv behind the scenes of the amputee tournament that nourishes the will to live: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Not sure anyone still does this but here are five pieces I particularly enjoyed working on in 2025. First, with Bodø/Glimt exploring the traditions that underpin an astonishing tale: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘One big dream’: Bodø/Glimt’s modern miracle built on history and humility
Family club, known as a symbol of northern Norwegian self-esteem, prepare to face Tottenham in Europa League semis
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December 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Not sure anyone still does this but here are five pieces I particularly enjoyed working on in 2025. First, with Bodø/Glimt exploring the traditions that underpin an astonishing tale: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Thanks for reading!
December 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Win for Parma against Fiorentina this lunchtime has made it three in five for them & Cuesta. A very young, reshaped squad is clawing its way from the relegation zone. Their manager’s story below, if you missed it.
Interview in Italy with Carlos Cuesta, the 30 y/o Parma head coach & Arteta confidant. He has a fascinating story. On percolating ambitions in mum's coffee shop, climbing the ladder via social media, the empathy in young managers & toughest decision of his life: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Parma coach Carlos Cuesta: ‘Leaving Arsenal was maybe the most difficult decision of my life’
Spaniard, who at 30 has been coaching for half his life, discusses Arteta, tactics and how to win players’ trust
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December 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Win for Parma against Fiorentina this lunchtime has made it three in five for them & Cuesta. A very young, reshaped squad is clawing its way from the relegation zone. Their manager’s story below, if you missed it.
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Interview in Italy with Carlos Cuesta, the 30 y/o Parma head coach & Arteta confidant. He has a fascinating story. On percolating ambitions in mum's coffee shop, climbing the ladder via social media, the empathy in young managers & toughest decision of his life: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Parma coach Carlos Cuesta: ‘Leaving Arsenal was maybe the most difficult decision of my life’
Spaniard, who at 30 has been coaching for half his life, discusses Arteta, tactics and how to win players’ trust
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Interview in Italy with Carlos Cuesta, the 30 y/o Parma head coach & Arteta confidant. He has a fascinating story. On percolating ambitions in mum's coffee shop, climbing the ladder via social media, the empathy in young managers & toughest decision of his life: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Lovely spending time with Cuesta for his first major interview. Massive flashbacks to sitting with similarly-aged Arteta talking about managerial hopes – very easy to see why the two hit it off, and why Arteta feels to so invested in Cuesta's progress. Difficult job at Parma but encouraging signs.
December 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Lovely spending time with Cuesta for his first major interview. Massive flashbacks to sitting with similarly-aged Arteta talking about managerial hopes – very easy to see why the two hit it off, and why Arteta feels to so invested in Cuesta's progress. Difficult job at Parma but encouraging signs.
Interview in Italy with Carlos Cuesta, the 30 y/o Parma head coach & Arteta confidant. He has a fascinating story. On percolating ambitions in mum's coffee shop, climbing the ladder via social media, the empathy in young managers & toughest decision of his life: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Parma coach Carlos Cuesta: ‘Leaving Arsenal was maybe the most difficult decision of my life’
Spaniard, who at 30 has been coaching for half his life, discusses Arteta, tactics and how to win players’ trust
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Interview in Italy with Carlos Cuesta, the 30 y/o Parma head coach & Arteta confidant. He has a fascinating story. On percolating ambitions in mum's coffee shop, climbing the ladder via social media, the empathy in young managers & toughest decision of his life: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Zvonimir Boban on Dinamo, freedom, forms & materials, Ceferin, his legacy at Fifa/Uefa – and, of course, Infantino & World Cup draw. "Disrespectful and irresponsible, I couldn’t watch it ... Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.” Interview in Zagreb: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Zvonimir Boban on Dinamo, freedom, forms & materials, Ceferin, his legacy at Fifa/Uefa – and, of course, Infantino & World Cup draw. "Disrespectful and irresponsible, I couldn’t watch it ... Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.” Interview in Zagreb: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban on Dinamo, freedom, forms & materials, Ceferin, his legacy at Fifa/Uefa – and, of course, Infantino & World Cup draw. "Disrespectful and irresponsible, I couldn’t watch it ... Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.” Interview in Zagreb: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Zvonimir Boban on Dinamo, freedom, forms & materials, Ceferin, his legacy at Fifa/Uefa – and, of course, Infantino & World Cup draw. "Disrespectful and irresponsible, I couldn’t watch it ... Sorry for Fifa, sorry for him, sorry for football.” Interview in Zagreb: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Big interview with Zvonimir Boban in Zagreb. On his stormy departure from Uefa, the shame of Infantino's peace prize and why galvanising his beloved Dinamo will be the final task of an incredible life in football: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Big interview with Zvonimir Boban in Zagreb. On his stormy departure from Uefa, the shame of Infantino's peace prize and why galvanising his beloved Dinamo will be the final task of an incredible life in football: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Fair to say though that Boban absolutely adores Dinamo, no pretence there - he’s club president now and, with help of ex Barca acad director, wants to modernise them from top to bottom. Big task in what will always be intensely political climate.
December 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Fair to say though that Boban absolutely adores Dinamo, no pretence there - he’s club president now and, with help of ex Barca acad director, wants to modernise them from top to bottom. Big task in what will always be intensely political climate.
Boban also says he won't be tempted into run at, for example, Uefa president. I think he's been lost too early to that level. Don't agree with every element of his accomplishments but ex-players with his level of knowledge & education are so rare. Fizzed with ideas during an afternoon at Maksimir.
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Boban also says he won't be tempted into run at, for example, Uefa president. I think he's been lost too early to that level. Don't agree with every element of his accomplishments but ex-players with his level of knowledge & education are so rare. Fizzed with ideas during an afternoon at Maksimir.
Boban on the prize for Trump: "Disrespectful and irresponsible ... it shows that the way is lost." Don't forget, Boban was a massively influential voice who, at Fifa and Uefa, designed significant elements of modern football's current appearance.
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Boban on the prize for Trump: "Disrespectful and irresponsible ... it shows that the way is lost." Don't forget, Boban was a massively influential voice who, at Fifa and Uefa, designed significant elements of modern football's current appearance.
Big interview with Zvonimir Boban in Zagreb. On his stormy departure from Uefa, the shame of Infantino's peace prize and why galvanising his beloved Dinamo will be the final task of an incredible life in football: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’
The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Big interview with Zvonimir Boban in Zagreb. On his stormy departure from Uefa, the shame of Infantino's peace prize and why galvanising his beloved Dinamo will be the final task of an incredible life in football: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Bits going round about Russia returning to international football through FIFA U15 event – but it's worth noting their U15s & younger age groups have actually played in numerous UEFA development tournament games since February 2022. Here's one example from September: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP77...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Bits going round about Russia returning to international football through FIFA U15 event – but it's worth noting their U15s & younger age groups have actually played in numerous UEFA development tournament games since February 2022. Here's one example from September: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP77...
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Chelsea had a great opportunity to put a foot in the knock-outs but now face the spectre of 21 games before the end of February. Report from Bergamo: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Chelsea’s top-eight hopes hit by Atalanta after De Ketelaere seals comeback win
Gianluca Scamacca was also on target in Atalanta’s 2-1 Champions League victory against Chelsea, who took a first-half lead through João Pedro
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December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Chelsea had a great opportunity to put a foot in the knock-outs but now face the spectre of 21 games before the end of February. Report from Bergamo: www.theguardian.com/football/202...