Will England love the real Jude Bellingham?
He's not the national hero you want him to be.
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Dive into the world of football with our collection of columns from Jonathan Liew and Hunter Davies, as well as longer-read features from guest writers.
England are rubbish again, but I make my own Euros entertainment
We are paying for building our players up too much. God, it is so depressing.
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Can Starmer and Southgate both triumph this summer?
Football and politics have become more entangled than ever.
By The mission for our lads at the Euros? To save the nation’s pubs
An early exit from the Euros for England and Scotland could finish off Rishi. But it’s our poor old publicans…
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The theatre and the misery of VAR
The refereeing technology has made football a better TV sport – and ruined the live game.
By A dramatic Premier League finish – plus Postecoglou, pin-ups, and a distinguished pigtail
Man City win again, but at least I can produce a shock in my end-of-season awards.
By Even now, I still fantasise about being a footballer
I’d have little chance at Man City, but Spurs? No problem. I am sure my tortoise could get a game…
By Why would Jürgen Klopp leave Liverpool? Let me count the (made up) ways
His decision to leave was so sudden, something must have tipped him over the edge.
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A requiem for Jürgen Klopp
As commanding as he was modest, the Liverpool manager brought greatness to the game. His departure is hard to bear.
By Most of football’s changes have improved the game – but not VAR
Let me count the ways in which football has reinvented itself since 1848…
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Jake Humphrey: “I would not have succeeded in TV without failure”
The podcaster and sports broadcaster on what he’s learned from high achievers and why men need mental resilience.
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Joey Barton speaks for Britain’s angry men
His rage is an increasingly common and very male affliction.
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At its midpoint, this season is shaping up to be one of football’s oddest
So far we’ve seen Dickensian midfielders, a blizzard of coaching jobs, and the return of peep-hole socks.
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If you watch football with me, you need to respect my rules
Watching a game is a private pleasure, I don’t want to listen to any banal observations – I have enough…
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Sarina Wiegman’s mystery playbook
In her book the Lionesses coach shows composure and compassion – but the art of football management remains a puzzle.
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When I met Bobby Charlton
Wearing a flat cap and ancient raincoat he was calm, quiet, unflashy – a gentleman player.
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Why it’s too late to save football from VAR
Video refeering is sucking the joy out of the game.
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Why are Tories so obsessed with Gary Lineker?
Also this week: a brawl at Lord’s and the US-Saudi golf rivalry.
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Did celebrity ruin David Beckham?
Netflix reveals a footballer betrayed by celebrity.
By A fan’s loyalty is unwavering – unlike the players they support
Life is about endless upheavals, but some – like Harry Kane in lederhosen – are hard to take.
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