Football
England U17, managed by Neil Ryan, are preparing to take part in this year’s UEFA European Under-17 Championship, which will take place in Albania from 19 May to 1 June. Drawn in a competitive group alongside Belgium, Italy and the Czech Republic, the Young Lions will kick off their campaign on 20 May. A strong start will be crucial, as only the top two sides in the group progress to the semi-finals, where topping the group would offer a potentially more favourable draw against the runner-up from the opposite group, which includes heavyweights France, Portugal, Germany and hosts Albania. Read more Read More
England’s U15s, led by head coach Tom Curtis, are set to take part in an international tournament this May – a first taste of competitive international football for many of the young Lions. The squad will face Greece, Japan and Portugal between the 13th and 18th of May, with the tournament bringing together some of the most exciting young talents in English football. With pride and opportunity on the line, the players will be aiming to make a strong start and build momentum in their bid for silverware. Read more Read More
At 3pm this Monday, 22 young players will take to the hallowed turf of Villa Park for the FA Youth Cup final : the most prestigious competition in English youth football, open to under-18 teams affiliated with the FA. This year’s showdown sees Aston Villa’s academy side take on Manchester City’s rising stars, with both clubs chasing a fifth title in the tournament’s history. Villa last lifted the trophy in 2021 with a 2-1 win over Liverpool, while City are the defending champions after last year’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Leeds United. Read more Read More
At 8pm this Tuesday, Arsenal will take part in the most significant match of their recent history, and arguably one of the biggest fixtures in the club’s storied existence. The Gunners welcome Paris Saint-Germain to North London for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, and the Emirates crowd will be crucial in giving Mikel Arteta’s side the perfect platform as they look to secure a place in the final in Munich on 31 May. Read more Read More
This Easter Monday, Elland Road was treated to a performance to remember. Leeds United didn’t just sweep aside Stoke City with a resounding 6-0 victory, they also edged closer to sealing their long-awaited return to the Premier League. While Joel Piroe quite rightly grabbed headlines with a superb four-goal haul, it was the debut of 16-year-old Harry Gray that gave the afternoon a more symbolic, almost poetic, twist. The teenager became the fifth member of his famous footballing family to don the iconic white shirt, taking his first professional steps in a match that may one day be remembered as the beginning of something special. Read more Read More
