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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

More than 32 million pizzas have been delivered by Domino's since Spurs last scored

Domino's pokes fun at Spurs with giant pizza screen

QPR legend Jamie Mackie opened the swap

Ad Feature QPR supporters donate old football shirts to charity

Former Football Association (FA) director of communications Adrian Bevington.

Ex-HUFC non-executive director appointed new Aberdeen chief executive

Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick.

Max Merrick tipped to reach 'very top' of the game

Will Lankshear was sick ahead of the visit to QPR and almost did not start the game.

Will Lankshear battled sickness to be Boro matchwinner at QPR

Haier has announced a major four-year global partnership with UEFA Champions League, in a move set to bring the world of elite football even closer to consumers.

Ad Feature Haier lands UEFA Champions League deal

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg (left) and assistant head coach Adrian Viveash on the pitch after the Sky Bet Championship match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Middlesbrough and Burnley bosses react after Championship draw

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark.

Lee Clark issues demand from HUFC squad after three straight defeats

Hotel Football sits directly opposite Old Trafford, making it a popular base for Manchester United fans on match days.

Hotel Football review: A Man Utd fan’s dream stay

Flowers left near to the scene on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough

Football clubs pay tribute to a police officer who died in A66 crash

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Ad Feature Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for Premier League song

Football fans are frustrated with the sport's commercialisation

Football fans' top 20 biggest gripes

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance

Ad Feature RBC becomes Wrexham's new sponsor for 2026/27 season

Newton Aycliffe celebrate after scoring in their FA Vase first qualifying round win against FC Hartlepool (photo Evy's Photos)

FC Hartlepool can learn from Vase defeat at Newton Aycliffe - Loynes
FC Hartlepool’s hopes of an FA Vase run were ended by Newton Aycliffe on Friday night.
Mark Carruthers

Mark Loynes insists FC Hartlepool can cause FA Vase upset at Aycliffe

Hartlepool United fans were celebrating as their new look side claimed a 2-0 win against Barrow on the opening day of the 2026/27 National League season (photo Chris Fryatt)

78 brilliant photos as passionate Poolies celebrate Barrow win

New captain Jack Hunter.

Hunter outlines what fans can expect from ambitious Pools this season

Action from FC Hartlepool's goalless draw at Northern League Division Two rivals Darlington Town (photo Adam Cook)

Northern League: FC Hartlepool frustrated by slow start to new season

FC Hartlepool management team Terry Hill (L) and Mark Loynes (R) (Photo Martyn Tweddle)

FC Hartlepool will improve after Boldon CA defeat - vows Loynes

Action from FC Hartlepool's goalless draw at Northern League Division Two rivals Darlington Town (photo Adam Cook)

FC Hartlepool hailed as 'one of the stronger sides' in Northern League

Halton Stairlifts will be sponsoring the team for 2025/26

Ad Feature Halton Stairlifts sponsor Liverpool Schoolboys U14

Action from FC Hartlepool's goalless draw at Northern League Division Two rivals Darlington Town (photo Adam Cook)

FC Hartlepool claim battling draw at Darlington Town in season opener

The card breaking will take place on Sunday at 12:00pm on the Mania Sports eBay Live channel

Ad Feature Football cards up for grabs as £20,000 case goes to auction

Football fans have lost an average of three hours of sleep per match over the past five weeks

World Cup disrupts UK work routines

Sainsbury’s has launched BBQ savings across meat, buns, cheese and sauces as World Cup gatherings move into the garden.

Sainsbury’s launches BBQ savings for your outdoor World Cup gatherings
The supermarket’s BBQ essentials deals cover match-day favourites including sausages, steaks, chicken, burger buns, halloumi, ketchup and barbecue sauce
Gareth Butterfield

Theo Walcott and Josh Paul offer guidance to young players at Teviot Rangers JFC

Ad Feature EE launches 'mentor badge' to support boys both on and off the pitch

36 per cent of those living in London said they would cry if their country got knocked out

London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Danny Nye at the Prestige Group Stadium after joining Hartlepool United as head of performance & sports science ahead of the 2026/27 season.

HUFC make key backroom appointment as ex-Barnsley man joins

The new range of bargain sharers at Sainsbury's offers the perfect accompaniment to a World Cup party - and for only £8

Sainsbury’s £8 World Cup Taste the Difference sharers deal - full list

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Master of Malt's World Cup whisky range combines retro football nostalgia with exclusive independent bottlings

Master of Malt launches World Cup-inspired whisky collection

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 wall chart includes all 48 teams and space for predictions

The official World Cup 2026 wall chart is already on sale at Amazon

The free competition includes World Cup final tickets, flights, accommodation and spending money

Football fans can enter to win a World Cup final trip for free

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99

Brooklyn Ilunga at Victoria Park after agreeing a two-year contract with Hartlepool United until June 2028.

HUFC transfer chiefs reveal new signing was a ‘priority target’

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Chris Kamara shows his support for The Well Man Arms in Nottingham.

Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

England midfielder Jude Bellingham with Lucozade Elite, a new high-carbohydrate fuelling pouch developed exclusively for England teams

Ad Feature Lucozade and England unveil new fuel pouch ahead of the World Cup

Jordan Hugill at Victoria Park after agreeing terms to return to Hartlepool United ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

New HUFC forward Jordan Hugill reveals key factor behind signing deal

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

The foldable football goal includes a sturdy metal frame and provides plenty of space for family kickabouts and football practice in the garden.

Football goal deal could keep kids active this summer

Amazon and The Multibank launch initiative, supported by Gareth Southgate, to help young people access sport.

Amazon and The Multibank launch initiative, supported by Gareth Southgate

Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid.

Peter Reid delivers Lee Clark verdict after HUFC appointment

Hartlepool United Academy graduates Harry Conyard, Noah Gilbraith, Jacob Penprase and Charlie Thornton after signing their first professional contracts with the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Quartet of HUFC academy graduates sign first professional deals

The Intellimen Football League Finals will take place on Bank Holiday Monday

Ad Feature Intellimen Football League finals set to take place

Lee Clark at the Prestige Group Stadium following his appointment as Hartlepool United’s new First Team Head Coach.

Clark issues exciting message to Hartlepool United's younger players

Hartlepool United have announced details of a new U-21 side.

Landon Smith reacts as HUFC launch exciting new plans for U21 squad

Sign up to our new Hartlepool Mail HUFC WhatsApp group.

Mail launches new HUFC WhatsApp group for manager & transfer updates

Louis Stephenson scored his first Hartlepool United goal in the 5-1 FA Trophy win over City of Liverpool.

Exclusive Defender ready for 'a big year' as interest confirmed after Pools exit

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