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Football

Richard Jollyat Anfield

Szoboszlai marries the sublime and the ridiculous in muddled display

Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley: The action at Anfield revolved around the midfielder who helped guide Arne Slot’s men into the FA Cup fourth round

<p>Dominik Szoboszlai swung from the sublime to the ridiculous on a night of mixed fortune</p>
<p>Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid ‘by mutual agreement’ with the club</p>
Miguel DelaneyFootball Latest

How Alonso exit sums up modern football – and Madrid’s unique issues

Real Madrid have reverted to type and abandoned all pretence of evolution as they part ways with Xabi Alonso, in a move which sums up many of the problems of football today

<p>Macclesfield goalscorers Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts celebrate </p>
FA CupFootball

Macclesfield to face Brentford in fourth round after FA Cup heroics

<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are battling to become Manchester United's interim manager</p>
Football

Man United pick lead candidate for interim manager role

<p>Marc Guehi is wanted by a number of big clubs</p>
Football

Man City prepared to overcome obstacles to sign Guehi this month

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<p>Marc Guehi is wanted by Arsenal</p>
LiveFootball

Transfer news live: Arsenal’s Guehi boost, new favourite at Man Utd

<p>Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe embrace before their meeting in February</p>
Football

Guardiola losing sleep over how to beat Newcastle in Carabao Cup semis

<p>Per Mertesacker will leave Arsenal at the end of the season</p>
Football

Academy manager Per Mertesacker explains why he wants to leave Arsenal

<p>Liverpool’s Conor Bradley (left) was carried off on a stretcher (PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool’s Bradley out for the season with knee injury

<p>Casemiro - who is out of contract at the end of the season - reacts to Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton</p>
Football

The eight players who can’t afford Man Utd to ‘waste’ another season

<p>Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior applauds the fans</p>
Football

The real Chelsea priority for Rosenior becomes clear after FA Cup win

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
Football

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

<p>Miguel Delaney: Inside Football lands in your inbox every Monday and Friday</p>
Football

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter

ACFC

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>
Football

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
Football

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
Football

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>
Football

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

Premier League

James Trafford has found opportunities limited since rejoining Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Pep Guardiola unsure if James Trafford will stay at Manchester City next season

Michael Carrick is expected to be named interim head coach of Manchester United (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach

<p>As The Independent’s chief football writer, Miguel has spent years covering transfers, managerial appointments, and speaking to sources about the behind-the-scenes workings that shape top clubs</p>
Football

Miguel Delaney answers your football questions

Cole Palmer and Reece James could return for Chelsea (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Chelsea to leave Reece James and Cole Palmer semi-final decision to last minute

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach
Football

Michael Carrick the frontrunner to take Manchester United caretaker role

Diogo Dalot reflected on Manchester United’s cup exit (Jacob King/PA)
Football

Diogo Dalot says Man Utd must pull together and put FA Cup heartache behind them

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz was restricted to seven Premier League appearances in 2025 (John Walton/PA)
Football

Fit-again Kai Havertz is ‘one more asset’ for Arsenal – Mikel Merino

Manchester City new boy Antoine Semenyo can play against Newcastle in Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg clash (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Eddie Howe rues Carabao Cup rule change as Newcastle prepare for Antoine Semenyo

Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford by Brighton (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts

<p>Leeds’ Ao Tanaka, right, celebrates with Wilfried Gnonto after scoring their side’s second goal at Derby (PA)</p>
Football

Leeds come back to beat Derby in FA Cup as West Ham earn rare win

Manchester City new boy Antoine Semenyo can play against Newcastle in Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg clash (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Eddie Howe rues Carabao Cup rule change as Newcastle prepare for Antoine Semenyo

Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford by Brighton (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts

<p>Leeds’ Ao Tanaka, right, celebrates with Wilfried Gnonto after scoring their side’s second goal at Derby (PA)</p>
Football

Leeds come back to beat Derby in FA Cup as West Ham earn rare win

Women’s football

<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
<p>Stanway helped England to a second European title last summer </p>
Football

Stanway sparks WSL transfer battle with Bayern Munich decision

<p>England's Jess Carter received racist abuse online during the Women's Euros this summer</p>
Football

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent’ messages to Lionesses’ Carter

<p>Renee Slegers in the Arsenal dugout</p>
Football

Slegers signs new long-term contract as Arsenal head coach

<p>The Club World Cup trophy from the men’s edition this summer</p>
Football

Inaugural Fifa Women’s Club World Cup confirmed for January 2028

<p>The Club World Cup trophy from the men’s edition this summer</p>
Football

Inaugural Fifa Women’s Club World Cup confirmed for January 2028

<p>Khadija Shaw scored four in a comfortable win over Aston Villa</p>
Football

Shaw scores four as Manchester City maintain WSL advantage

<p>Williamson made her first appearance since Euro 2025 </p>
Football

Arsenal beat Everton as Williamson makes first appearance since Euros

European football

<p>Xabi Alonso, head coach of Real Madrid, looks on at the Bernabeu</p>
Football

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after dramatic Supercopa defeat

<p>Rasmus Hojlund with the Supercoppa Italiana</p>
Football

Hojlund delivers verdict on Man Utd decision after Napoli triumph

<p>Thiago Silva waving goodbye at Chelsea in 2024</p>
Football

Thiago Silva, 41, signs for Porto in surprise return to Europe

Transfers

<p>Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli was booked late on over the clash (PA)</p>
Football

Martinelli sorry after ‘disgraceful’ manhandling of injured Bradley

<p>Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool transfer updates including Semenyo, Guehi and more

<p>Kenan Yildiz is among the names Arsenal hold a reported interest in</p>
Football

Arsenal transfer news round-up: Yildiz, Bartesaghi and more

<p>Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half at Anfield</p>
Football

Where Salah could go next after star’s possible Liverpool farewell

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Italy in World Cup qualifying this week</p>
Football

Donnarumma’s arrival signals a shift in style for City under Guardiola

<p>Andre Onana</p>
Football

Onana considers Man United exit as discussions over loan move continue

<p>Villa sold academy graduate Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United</p>
Football

Financial rules ‘killed’ Villa’s transfer window, says Konsa

<p>Senne Lammens has played one full season for Royal Antwerp</p>
Football

Defying xG and a penalty king: Why Man United gambled on Lammens

International football

<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>
Football

Afcon 2025 fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full

Football

How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match

LiveFootball

Raphael Onyedika’s brace sends Uganda home as Nigeria top Afcon Group

Football League

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>
Football

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Football

Championship leaders Coventry strike late to go 10 points clear

<p>Sheffield Wednesday fans revel before kick-off outside Hillsborough</p>
Football

Relegation looms for Sheffield Wednesday – and fans are excited again

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Football

Footballer who made history by coming out says old club was homophobic

Football

Footballer who made history by coming out says old club was homophobic

<p>Manchester City may well use the Carabao Cup as a springboard for their new-look squad</p>
Football

Why Man City vs Newcastle is about more than just the Carabao Cup

<p>Josh Cavallo played for Adelaide United</p>
Sport

Former top league footballer claims homophobia ‘kept me on the bench’

Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid after less than eight months in charge (John Walton/PA)
Football

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge

<p>Barnsley’s Adam Phillips capitalised on the mistake to score</p>
Football

Barnsley boss slams ‘disrespectful’ Szoboszlai over bizarre error

<p>Barnsley’s Adam Phillips capitalised on the mistake to score</p>
Football

Barnsley boss slams ‘disrespectful’ Szoboszlai over bizarre error

<p>James Trafford could well leave Man City come the end of the season</p>
Football

Guardiola reveals Trafford transfer plan

Rayan Ait-Nouri could return for Manchester City (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Rayan Ait-Nouri could make Man City return in Carabao Cup semi-final

Football betting

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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