After missing England’s semi-final victory against Denmark in favour of donating his bone marrow to save a life, football fan Sam Astley has been offered exactly what he deserves
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Gareth Southgate’s England Side Can Inspire a Generation
England’s progress to the semi finals of Euro 2020 has captured the imaginations of a generation, and they have done so while staying true to their beliefs in one key gesture: taking the knee
Christian Eriksen: Denmark’s Euro 2020 Fairy Tale
Denmark completed an unlikely turnaround to qualify for the knockout stages just nine days after fans’ favourite Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch
How Leicester City’s FA Cup Victory Was a Win for Football
Leicester City won their first ever FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, overcoming Chelsea to win 1-0 at Wembley: The club’s owners have built strong foundations that have established them as top four challengers, and have added more silverware to their trophy cabinet
For Once, the Money Did Not Ruin our Game
A second analysis of the failed European Super League, viewed through the eyes of Constantinos Kyriakou
Football Fans Rejoice Failed Super League
The footballing world drew a collective sigh of relief as a proposed breakaway league, which threatened the game as we know it, came tumbling down
How Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Overcame Family Trauma to Rediscover His Form
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed two games for Arsenal earlier this season due to his mother falling ill, and has since returned to the fray and rediscovered his form
‘The Magic of the Cup’: Youngsters, Adele and Mourinho’s Chair
An intriguing weekend of fixtures proves that the ‘magic of the cup’ is alive and well – Joey Millington picks out the key moments of a gripping Third Round
I’m Not Crying, You Are: Hasenhuttl in Tears After Victory over Liverpool
‘Only real ballers bawl’ – Ralph Hasenhuttl was brought to tears after a victory this Monday, encouraging others to show all of the sport’s emotions
Arsenal Joins UN’s Climate Change Initiative
Arsenal has reinforced its commitment to combat climate change by becoming the first Premier League club to sign up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Frappart First Female Referee in Men’s Champions League
36-year-old Stephanie Frappart created history in December, becoming the first female referee to officiate a men’s Champions League game
More Than Just a Kit: Stonewall FC Collaborate with Adidas on New Jerseys
Regardless of age, race, gender or religion, Stonewall FC have created a safe space for everyone with a passion for footy
‘The Gang Buys a Non-League Football Club’
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become the new owners of the Welsh football club, Wrexham AFC
‘By the Fans, For the Fans’: Phoenix Club Bury AFC Win First Game
Joey Millington speaks with James Bentley, author of ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ and ‘The Forgotten Fifteen’, regarding the future of Bury AFC
Hashtag United’s FA Cup Triumph Provides Hope for the Future of Non-league Football
In a difficult period for many lower-league clubs, Hashtag United have already provided a contender for the FA Cup’s feel-good story of the season
Héctor Bellerín Joins the Forest ‘Green Revolution’
Arsenal’s Héctor Bellerín has taken his devotion to environmental sustainability a step further by investing in the world’s first carbon-neutral sports club
Alphonso Davies: From Life in a Refugee Camp to Champions League Winner
Aged just 19, Alphonso Davies has experienced an incredible journey en route to winning the Champions League