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John Shiels, CEO of Manchester United Foundation, said: “Manchester United Foundation has a presence in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, working to support young people to make more positive choices in their lives. Unfortunately, our staff witness, on a daily basis, how tough life circumstances have become for our younger generations and their families….

Before Thursday’s final batch of qualifiers, nine clubs had already confirmed their places in the league phase, which replaces the group stage in the women’s competition this season. Arsenal secured their spot by winning the European title last term, while eight more teams joined them on account of their domestic-league finishes in 2024/25. The top…

Leeds United have unveiled their new 2025/26 away kit – a sharp reimagining of one of the club’s most beloved looks from the Premier League era. Drawing inspiration from the iconic blue-and-yellow design worn during the 2001/02 and 2002/03 seasons, the kit pays homage to a time when Leeds finished fifth in the top flight…

COLLYER’S FIVE QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS What other sports did you do or play when you were younger? I did tennis. I did a bit of running as well, and swimming as well. Favourite off-pitch moment that football has given you? I’d just say in general, being able to go to loads of different places. Not one…

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has put Marcus Rashford’s return to form since joining the club on loan down to the player “smiling” and enjoying football again. Since posting a 30-goal season for Manchester United in 2022/23, Rashford had endured a prolonged period of poor form. His training application was then openly questioned by new…

GRIMSBY TEAM NEWS Town are unbeaten in their opening six fixtures of the 2025/26 season, although they were held to a 1-1 draw by Accrington Stanley at the weekend. Doug Tharme, Kieran Green and Jamie Walker were absent at the Wham Stadium due to injury, but captain Danny Rose and Jude Soonsup-Bell were included in…