The cost of policing football matches has risen for three seasons in a row since the pandemic, costing tens of millions of pounds in public money every season in London alone.
Last season the Metropolitan Police paid over £21m towards match-day policing. Despite the huge profits of top-flight football clubs, the Met has covered a vast majority of costs.
The 196th Manchester derby between United and City ended in a 0–0 draw at Old Trafford on Premier League’s Super Sunday, leaving fans frustrated after a match that promised much but delivered little.
While Manchester City were in pursuit of league leaders Arsenal and aiming to revive an underwhelming season, both teams failed to display the intensity typically associated with one of football’s most heated rivalries.
Harry Kane and Miles Lewis-Skelly were at the top of their game as they helped England’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, secure a 2-0 win against Albania on Friday.
Lauren James was the hero as Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday with a 1-0 quarter-final win over Crystal Palace.
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest played out a frustrating match for the Premier League title chasers at the City Ground.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy is a 50-over cricket tournament held every four years, featuring eight teams from around the world.
England won 16 to 15 against Scotland to take home the Calcutta Cup in a nail-biting match on 22 February.
Supporters reflect on the progress of women’s football and the work that still lies ahead to bring equality to the game. Supporter Charlie Morgan said:
Paul Dixon has been honoured after a quarter century of commitment to ice hockey, as his team take his jersey number out of circulation.
In a nerve-wracking Six Nations test match at Twickenham on Saturday 8 February, England pulled off an impressive last-minute win against France, securing a 26-25 victory.
