Football (Soccer, Association football)

England. 1966. The World Cup. Duncan Hamilton watched England beat West Germany as an eight-year-old boy in the company of his father and grandfather. He recalls 'Wembley, spread out in the sun; the waving flags; the delirious, joy-of-all-joys moment of the final whistle; the trophy sparkling in ...

England. 1966. The World Cup. Duncan Hamilton watched England beat West Germany as an eight-year-old boy in the company of his father and grandfather. He recalls 'Wembley, spread out in the sun; the waving flags; the delirious, joy-of-all-joys moment of the final whistle; the trophy sparkling in ...

An inspirational book of life lessons for young people and parents, by England Manager Gareth Southgate. Two summers ago at the World Cup, Gareth's leadership and his 'anything is possible' mind-set helped bring the nation together, leading the England Men's team to one of their best performances...

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a Premier League footballer? As a hugely experienced top-flight campaigner - with more than 500 appearances for Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool - James Milner is perfectly placed to answer fans' footballing questions in an ent...

Life is a beautiful game - but how should you play it? For Sven-Goran Eriksson the game is almost over. As one of the world's most revered and respected football managers, he has led some of the finest sportsmen on Earth - led them to great victories as well as heartbreaking defeats. But to reach...

The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Spurs, told in his own words. Since joining the club in 2014, Mauricio Pochettino has transformed Tottenham from underachievers into genuine title contenders. In the process, he has marked himself out as one of the bes...

Be inspired by football legend Bukayo Saka! Discover more about how this London-born legend used teamwork, dedication and perseverance to become one of Arsenal's leading players and the youngest member of the England squad. Young football fans will love finding out all about the lives of their fa...

Geoff Shreeves has been Sky Sports' pitchside reporter on the biggest games of football for decades. 'Cheers Geoff!' is his funny, moving and hugely entertaining story. Packed full of hilarious stories on and off the pitch - including trying to teach Sir Michael Caine how to act, a frightening en...

The death of Diego Maradona in November 2020 shocked the football world but he left behind a unique legacy following a playing career packed with amazing moments on the pitch and controversy off it. Award-winning football journalist Harry Harris gives his personal perspective on Maradona's life s...

On 30th November 1872, England took on Scotland at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, a match that is regarded as the first international fixture. More than 5000 fans watched the two sides play out a 0-0 draw. It was the first of more than a thousand games played by the side, and the beginning of a na...