Football

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The 2026 World Cup finals draw is set to take place on Friday, and with 48 teams involved, the procedure is far from straightforward. From pots and quadrants to confederation constraints and group position grids, there is plenty to unpack. Fortunately, FIFA will rely on computer systems to manage the complex arrangements, though past experiences, such as UEFA's...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online More than 20,000 girls and women are now registered to play football in Wales, marking a major milestone for the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Over the past three years, female participation has grown by 58%, with a particularly strong increase among players aged 14 to 17. The record, initially targeted for 2026, comes after an exciting year...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Kylian Mbappe delivered a sensational performance as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao, cutting Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to just one point. The French forward scored in each half, either side of Eduardo Camavinga’s header, ensuring Los Blancos tightened the title race after three consecutive draws and a heavy defeat against Liverpool...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona opened up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Nou Camp. Raphinha equalised after Alex Baena’s early opener, before Dani Olmo’s clever finish turned the match in Barcelona’s favour. Ferran Torres sealed the win with a late third goal. Earlier in the season, Barcelona...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are preparing for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the La Liga season as the two Spanish giants face off at Camp Nou in a high-stakes midweek encounter. With the title race tightening and momentum shifting between the league’s top contenders, both sides know the result of Tuesday night’s clash could have...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Wales have suffered a major setback ahead of the Six Nations, with captain Jac Morgan ruled out for at least the opening stages of the tournament following shoulder surgery. The influential flanker dislocated his shoulder while scoring a try in the November defeat to Argentina and has been sidelined since, missing subsequent matches against Japan and New...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Liverpool’s season took another worrying turn this week as Steven Gerrard delivered a sober warning about the team’s decline in form, urging manager Arne Slot to find a solution fast before the slide becomes even more damaging. The comments came just hours after Liverpool suffered yet another heavy defeat, this time a 4-1 collapse at home to...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A children’s football coach in Belfast has been removed from both his club and the wider grassroots league following the posting of an apparent drugs menu in a WhatsApp group chat used by coaches across Northern Ireland. The incident, which has caused shock within the local football community, has prompted swift action by both the football club...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a stunning display of skill and composure, FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Spain’s Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The result marked Chelsea’s third league-phase win, bringing them closer to the top of their group, while Barcelona suffered their second defeat in the tournament amid defensive lapses...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona will make a long-awaited return to their iconic Camp Nou stadium on Saturday when they host Athletic Bilbao in a La Liga clash, marking their first competitive match at the ground in more than two-and-a-half years. The match promises to be a memorable occasion for fans, as the stadium reopens following extensive renovations. Due to ongoing...