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Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run
25 September 2026 Off

Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run

By Total Football News

The Premier League has joined three of its top European counterparts in calling for “fundamental” reform of the way that Fifa is run, claiming its president Gianni Infantino has “actively promoted exploitative ideas”.

In a joint statement with Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, and Italy’s Serie A, the English top flight says it is speaking out “because we understand how Fifa’s relentless expansionism affects everyone”.

The four leagues say the

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Bradley Barcola: The ‘grasshopper’ whose family helped him reach the top
30 August 2026 Off

Bradley Barcola: The ‘grasshopper’ whose family helped him reach the top

By Total Football News

There was a moment, not so long ago, when Bradley Barcola’s career appeared to have stalled.

Having earned rave reviews after nailing down a regular starting place in Lyon’s starting XI under Peter Bosz, the 20-year-old winger was out of favour and in the reserves by the time the Dutch coach was replaced by Laurent Blanc in October 2022.

According to L’Equipe, Barcola was close to joining Swiss

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Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News
21 July 2026 Off

Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News

By Total Football News

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England’s top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.

The 47-year-old hangs up his whistle following 831 games in the English, European and international game, with his final match the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and tournament winners Spain.

Domestically, Taylor refereed in every major domestic English cup final, officiating the 2017 and 2020 FA

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Wrexham 2-2 Middlesbrough: Boro into play-offs as Red Dragons miss out on top six
2 May 2026 Off

Wrexham 2-2 Middlesbrough: Boro into play-offs as Red Dragons miss out on top six

By Total Football News

The Stok Cae Ras was a sea of red as supporters from both clubs gave their all knowing so much was at stake.

However, the home faithful were silenced in the fourth minute as Callum Brittain’s cross was turned into the net by Conway from close range.

Only Watford have claimed more points from losing positions than Wrexham in the Championship this season, and the Red Dragons responded well to

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Championship: What Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County now need in top six race
29 April 2026 Off

Championship: What Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County now need in top six race

By Total Football News

Wrexham will finish sixth if they better Hull’s result and better or match Derby’s result.

If they match Hull’s result it will go down to goal difference, with Wrexham’s currently one better.

If goal difference is level, goals scored will be the deciding factor.

Hull will clinch sixth spot if they better Wrexham’s result against Middlesbrough and better or match Derby’s result against Sheffield United.

A win for the Tigers

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Birmingham City 2-1 Preston North End: Blues back into top half of Championship
23 April 2026 Off

Birmingham City 2-1 Preston North End: Blues back into top half of Championship

By Total Football News

Stansfield opened the scoring with his first goal for more than two months when he pounced from close range on 10 minutes.

Birmingham took the initiative thanks to Osman charging down a clearance high up the pitch. The Ghanaian drifted inside, rode a challenge, and drove a shot into the box, with Stansfield snatching the final touch to convert past Daniel Iversen.

Osman added Blues’ second soon after – his

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Southampton 1-0 Norwich City – Saints move into top six
18 March 2026 Off

Southampton 1-0 Norwich City – Saints move into top six

By Total Football News

Southampton made one change with Samuel Edozie replacing Cameron Bragg, his first start for the club in a league game since April 2024, while Norwich had Ruairi McConville back in their defence after missing two games with a knee injury.

The Canaries – with seven away victories behind them this season – looked the more confident side in the early stages and Anis Ben Slimane fired in a powerful effort

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Coventry City 3-0 Preston North End: Sky Blues eight clear at top of Championship
11 March 2026 Off

Coventry City 3-0 Preston North End: Sky Blues eight clear at top of Championship

By Total Football News

The home supporters erupted into chants of “we’re going to win the league” when news of Boro’s defeat filtered through and off the back of their performance against the Lilywhites, that looks likely.

The Sky Blues controlled the tempo and direction of the game from the moment they took the lead, although Iversen can feel hard done by with the first two goals.

First, Sakamoto’s shot wrong-footed him after hitting

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