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Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

reduce heading impact - scientists **Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading

Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?

reduce the impact of the conditions. ## What did we learn from Club World Cup? Image source, Getty Images

'Different' Clarke bids to smash Scotland's glass ceiling

Head coach Steve Clarke is leading Scotland into their first men's World Cup since 1998 **"This time, it's a different Steve Clarke."** The Scotland boss feels like

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

head of the world governing body has portrayed the first pan-continental version as the most inclusive, welcoming and unifying to date. But many others would choose different superlatives. The most politicised, for instance

The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal

impact, Blackstenius is not the perfect player. Returning to the statistics since January 2022, she has been caught offside far more than anyone else, despite not playing as many minutes as most. Then there

UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

football fans getting “World Cup ready” for this summer’s tournament in the US, which starts next month. Intense competition between supermarkets has also kept a lid on food price inflation, which fell

Friday briefing: ​As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

Football*** | Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a gruelling schedule means [a new champion could emerge](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/21/world-cup-first-time-winners-norway-haaland-portugal-ronaldo) from the pack this summer. ## The front pages ![Front page

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

reduce the potential for match-changing mistakes. But get used to them, because you will see most applied in the Premier League, English Football League and Scottish Premiership next season. There are new powers

What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026

impact is spread across the US economy, the $11bn in FIFA World Cup revenue that the international football body expects to generate this year will be ploughed back into the game, FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

head coach Jamal Sellami and represented by key players such as Mousa Al-Tamari and Ali Olwan, Jordan hope their debut can become more than just a memorable appearance. **Strengths** Jordan’s strengths are their

Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review

impact. No-one, however, expected the season to end with [Liverpool](/sport/football/teams/liverpool) fans turning on Slot. [Liverpool](/sport/football/teams/liverpool) splashed out £450m last summer to make the team worse, while few could have predicted Mohamed Salah

Gullah Geechee people set out to keep their family land. Unclear titles and surging taxes are pushing them out

reduced for heirs’ properties. Ultimately, residents and their advocates have addressed the crisis by banding together to pay off each other’s property taxes, educating one another on estate planning and tax-payment plans

Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?

reduced. Its current record level was a temporary boost to pay for Buckingham Palace repairs. There are meetings taking place, headed by the Treasury, to see how much it should be lowered. That review takes