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The Swiss Super League saw a lovely tribute to 90s cult-hero Jamie Pollock this week as Luzern’s Pius Dorn did his best to re-enact Pollock’s legendary own goal for Manchester City all the way back in 1998. Another sumptuous volley sent into the wrong net.

Sheffield Wednesday fans continued their protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri as thousands boycotted their Championship game against Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening.

This week La Liga’s plans to host a competitive fixture in the US collapsed as the league u-turned on Barcelona vs Villarreal being held in Miami, Florida.

Northumberland FA and the Football Supporters Association (FSA) have announced a new partnership which aims to support non-league clubs.

West Ham United supporters delivered a strong message to the club’s executive last night as around 20,000 supporters stayed away from their top-flight home clash against Brentford. The Hammers slipped to a two-nil defeat against the Bees.

This weekend we’re in Manchester celebrating the women’s game with a social event ahead of England’s game against Brazil.

After 14 previous attempts, Japan finally beat Brazil for the first time in their history this week following a remarkable comeback at a packed Tokyo Stadium. Japan turned the game around in the second half, winning 3-2 having gone in at half-time 2-0 down. They were helped on their way by some oafish defending from Fabricio Bruno. No-one cares about international football though, eh?

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Players from two of the clubs planning overseas competitive fixtures this season have spoken out against the plans with one World Cup winner describing the idea as “absurd”.

An honorary England cap was presented to the family of Frank Soo and the Frank Soo Foundation at Wembley last week to recognise the pioneering player’s role in the English game.

The National League has called on the entire football family to support a 3UP Day of Action next month, and will change all 24 of its 3pm fixtures on Saturday 15 November to kick-off at the later time of 3.03pm.

Last week the new chair of the Independent Football Regulator addressed clubs at the National Football Museum in Manchester. Three-time FSA Writer of the Year Henry Winter (subscribe to his Substack here) was in attendance and has covered the event exclusively for the FSA…

Scotland haven’t qualified for a World Cup since 1998 but 2026 could be the year they finally return. The Scots are now second in their World Cup qualifying group with three games played and should they make it they’ll look back on Thursday’s unlikely 3-1 win over Greece at Hampden as a turning point. Greek goalie Konstantinos Tzolakis might want to move on very quickly after a late howler.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2025 tomorrow (Friday 10th October) FSA National Council member Andrew Madaras tells us why football is an important vehicle for mental health conversations as our work in the area develops…

The Football Supporters’ Association’s 2025 Awards are fast approaching, and we need your help once more in highlighting the best the game has to offer – with nominations now open. Last year saw Cole Palmer become the first Chelsea

England face Latvia next week as they continue their World Cup qualifying campaign – and as ever our Free Lions team have produced a helpful guide for those of you following the team away.

Wales visit Wembley for a friendly against England on Thursday (9th October 2025) and, while FSA Cymru haven’t produced the usual full guide for this fixture, there is still some information they’d like to share…

David Kogan has been appointed as the first chair of English football’s new independent regulator while Richard Monks has been appointed CEO.

UEFA has “reluctantly” given the green light for competitive European fixtures to be played overseas for the first time.

FIFA’s presale for World Cup 2026 tickets has revealed just how expensive the tournament could be for supporters – and now England fans are calling on the FA to lobby FIFA for fairer prices.