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An old football sticker book turns pub night into a nostalgia fest
An old football sticker book turns pub night into a nostalgia fest
if you want to maintain friendships or create new connections, take a trip down memory lane
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here's how
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here's how
Premier League clubs strike new shirt sponsor deals with gambling firms despite looming ban
Premier League clubs strike new shirt sponsor deals with gambling firms despite looming ban
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: 'It's one of the best things you can do'
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: 'It's one of the best things you can do'
Football has a racism problem. But England wouldn't be in the Euro final without women of colour
Football has a racism problem. But England wouldn't be in the Euro final without women of colour
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
From the utterly profane to the thoroughly sacred: How football chants became the folk music of today
From the utterly profane to the thoroughly sacred: How football chants became the folk music of today
Ex-England star Alex Scott: 'I went from playing football on my council estate to World Cups'
Ex-England star Alex Scott: 'I went from playing football on my council estate to World Cups'
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: 'I've got to do something'
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: 'I've got to do something'
Big Issue coming to Cardiff for next Big Community Roadshow
Big Issue coming to Cardiff for next Big Community Roadshow
We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood
We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood
Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems
Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems
The middle class sucked the fun out of owning a dog and football. What's next?
The middle class sucked the fun out of owning a dog and football. What's next?
Football legend David James: 'I had difficult moments at every club, not just Liverpool'
Football legend David James: 'I had difficult moments at every club, not just Liverpool'
Letters: Voter loyalties are no longer for life – unlike football allegiances
Letters: Voter loyalties are no longer for life – unlike football allegiances
I'm gay and a West Ham fan – this is how football has changed for people like me
I'm gay and a West Ham fan – this is how football has changed for people like me
Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football
Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football
Sam Kerr's arrest highlights the white supremacy, racism and misogyny of British policing
Sam Kerr's arrest highlights the white supremacy, racism and misogyny of British policing
Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'
Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'
Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'
Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'
'Shameful' Saudi Arabia to be 2034 World Cup hosts. It's a 'moment of great danger' for human rights
'Shameful' Saudi Arabia to be 2034 World Cup hosts. It's a 'moment of great danger' for human rights
We run free football sessions for kids – but the impact of our work goes well beyond the pitch
We run free football sessions for kids – but the impact of our work goes well beyond the pitch
How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'
How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'
Newcastle is debasing itself to NUFC's Saudi owners. Here's how we're fighting empty promises
