English football club from Horwich, founded 1874; promoted to the 2026–27 Championship.
Ken Bates, the controversial former Chelsea owner and chairman, has died at 94. He bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, steered the club back to the top flight and helped shape its stadium and ownership model before selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from professional football at 43, ending a 25-year career that featured Hearts, Sunderland, Celtic, 84 Scotland caps and multiple comebacks from serious injuries. He leaves a legacy as one of Scotland’s most trusted goalkeepers and a beloved Tynecastle icon.
Millwall beat Norwich 3-0 with Arconte scoring on his home debut; Portsmouth defeat Lincoln 3-1; Birmingham draw with Bristol City 2-2; other results include Millwall’s 2-0 win over Bristol City and several other Championship results.
France winger Barcola has joined Liverpool on a five-year deal from PSG for about £106m, with reports of a potential rise to £123m. He wears number 29 and aims to help Liverpool win the Premier League as they rebuild under Andoni Iraola, following Mohamed Salah's departure.