+18 | Play Responsibly | T&C's Apply | Commercial Content | Publishing Principles | What are you prepared to lose today? Set a deposit limit.
Cardiff

Cardiff news

Aaron Ramsey Wales

Ex-Arsenal & Wales star Ramsey announces retirement from football

Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey has officially retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old playmaker, who remains one of the most decorated players in Welsh history, calls time on a glittering career that spanned nearly two decades and included three FA Cup triumphs with the Gunners.

A. RamseyArsenal
FBL-FRA-LIGUE1-NANTES-GUINGAMP

Cardiff £104m Sala claim dismissed

In the latest development of a long-running legal battle, a court in Nantes has officially thrown out Cardiff City's claim for £104 million in compensation. The Bluebirds had argued that the death of Emiliano Sala in January 2019 had a direct impact on their sporting success, specifically suggesting that his goals could have prevented their subsequent relegation from the Premier League.

E. SalaLeague One
Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

Red Bulls close in on deal for USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath

The New York Red Bulls are nearing an agreement to sign U.S. international goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City, as the club continues a major roster overhaul ahead of the new MLS season. The move would address a key vacancy in goal following Carlos Coronel’s departure and add experience to a squad entering a new era under head coach Michael Bradley.

E. HorvathRed Bull New York
Gabby Logan

Logan’s father passes away after mid-show MOTD departure

Gabby Logan was forced to vacate her Match of the Day presenting post mid-show on January 7, with it being announced that her father Terry Yorath has sadly passed away at the age of 75. Logan had fronted the latest broadcast of the BBC’s Premier League highlights package, but was replaced by Mark Chapman following a family emergency.

Premier LeagueLeeds
Vincent Kompany

Bayern linked with shock move for League One starlet

Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Cardiff City teenager Dylan Lawlor, with the Bundesliga giants alerted to the defender’s rapid rise by Wales manager Craig Bellamy. talkSPORT have reported that the German champions have taken a serious interest in the 19-year-old, whose development in League One has not gone unnoticed across Europe.

V. KompanyD. Lawlor
Burnley v Cardiff City - Carabao Cup Third Round

Chelsea reject Cardiff request ahead of cup clash

Chelsea have blocked Omari Kellyman from playing for loan club Cardiff City against them in their Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown in South Wales. The Bluebirds made a "tentative verbal request" to Chelsea, hoping to have the influential forward available for the match, but the Premier League side declined to provide the necessary written consent.

O. KellymanChelsea
Pumas UNAM v Tigres UANL - Torneo Apertura 2025 Liga MX

Ramsey reveals 'surprise' over Pumas ripping up contract

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has, after enduring a missing dog ordeal in Mexico, aired his surprise at seeing Liga MX side Pumas rip up his contract. The Wales international played just six games for the Central American outfit after stepping out of his comfort zone in Europe. He returned to the UK after seeing his beloved pet go missing in October.

A. RamseyLiga MX
Cole Palmer Enzo Maresca

Maresca makes Palmer selection call ahead of Carabao Cup clash

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made a big Cole Palmer selection call ahead of the club's upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Cardiff City in midweek. In what has been an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign for the Blues and England playmaker, Palmer opened the scoring in Maresca’s side's 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend in the Premier League.

C. PalmerChelsea
Emiliano Sala

Cardiff make passionate statement in tragic £105m Sala case

Cardiff City have released a passionate and powerful statement in relation to the passing of Emiliano Sala. The 28-year-old lost his life when travelling to Wales to complete a transfer in January 2019. A seven-year legal battle is now drawing to a close, with the Bluebirds taking aim at Nantes and Sala’s representatives for the role that they played in “a tragedy that could and should have been avoided”.

NantesE. Sala
James McClean Wrexham 2025-26

Wrexham star McClean explains why he punched fan

James McClean has explained how and why he ended up punching a Cardiff fan during a car park altercation. The veteran winger was put in an uncomfortable position as Wrexham faced fierce Welsh rivals in a Carabao Cup derby clash. With emotions running high at the Racecourse, tempers boiled over behind the scenes - leading to McClean being forced to lash out.

J. McCleanWrexham
Wrexham v Cardiff City - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Wrexham out of Carabao Cup after goal from ex-Man Utd star

In the battle of North Wales versus South Wales, Wrexham fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, with the latter advancing to the quarter-finals. A 71st-minute strike from former Manchester United defender Will Fish made the difference in the end, after Red Dragons substitute Kieffer Moore had earlier cancelled out Yousef Salech's opener for the Bluebirds.

WrexhamWrexham vs Cardiff

Apuestas destacadas

Bayern de Múnich vs Heidenheim Pronóstico y Apuestas Bundesliga | 02/05/26
See more betting articles
Gareth Bale Cardiff

Bale still keen on club ownership after failed Cardiff takeover

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale admits he is "definitely" interested in getting into football ownership after failing with his Cardiff City takeover. The ex-Tottenham man was part of a consortium that tried to buy the League One team earlier this summer but it came to nothing. Despite that setback, the Welshman still wants to pursue that avenue in the future.

G. BaleLeague One
Sol Bamba Cardiff City

Bamba's widow shares emotional update — admits she'll 'never be OK'

Cardiff City legend Sol Bamba has been honoured with a new mural in Grangetown, unveiled less than a year after his tragic death at the age of 39. His widow, Chloe, delivered a heartfelt tribute at the ceremony, admitting she will “never be OK” with how her husband was taken but expressing gratitude for the love and support shown by the community.

S. BambaLeague One
FBL-WC-CLUB-2025-MATCH63-CHELSEA-PSG

Bale admits he would 'love' to lead Cardiff takeover

A Gareth Bale-led consortium continues to remain interested in buying Welsh giants Cardiff City from current owner Vincent Tan, who is under pressure to sell the club due to their struggles in League One. Bale and his partners saw their initial bid worth £40 million ($54m) knocked back by Tan, although the group later came back with a new and improved offer.

G. BaleLeague One
FBL-EUR-C1-LIVERPOOL-REAL MADRID

Bale-fronted consortium tables big-money offer for Cardiff City

Gareth Bale has taken a significant step toward owning the club he supported as a child by leading a consortium that has formally submitted a £40 million ($54.5m) bid to purchase Cardiff City. Despite the emotional and symbolic value of such a move, the offer is facing stiff resistance from the club’s current owner, Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan.

G. BaleReal Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Edgar Everest, an official of the Sussex Football Association, founded Brighton United in 1897. Then, in the wake of the collapse of the club in 1900, Brighton & Hove Rangers were formed, before suffering the same fate a year later. Finally, the manager of Brighton United, John Jackson, formed a club at the Seven Stars pub in Ship Street in 1901 called Brighton & Hove United, before changing its name to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Legendary English sports bettor Tony Bloom is the majority shareholder and the current chairman of Brighton. He bought the club in 2009.

Brighton & Hove Albion play all their home games at The Amex (American Express Stadium). The Seagulls have been playing their games at this venue, also known as the Falmer Stadium, since 2011.

The capacity of The Amex is 31,876 and has undergone several renovations since it opened in 2011 with an initial capacity of 22,374 seats.

Brighton have won just a solitary title throughout their history, the 1910 FA Community Shield (or Charity Shield as it was known as the time).

Brighton are yet to lift an English top flight title, and only got promoted to the first division in the Premier League era ahead of the 2016-17 season, 34 years after they last played in the top flight.

Ernie Wilson, who spent 14 years at the club between 1922 and 1936, is Brighton's record-appearance maker of all-time, featuring in 566 games.

English striker Tommy Cook, who is Brighton's first-ever player to play for England, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 123 times in 209 games. He also played county cricket for Sussex for 15 years.

Alexis Mac Allister, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Danny Welbeck, Tommy Cook, and Bobby Zamora are some of the most famous names to have donned the Brighton jersey.

Roberto De Zerbi, Sami Hyppia, Liam Brady, and Gus Poyet are among the most famous Brighton managers ever.

Brighton & Hove Albion are famously known as The Seagulls. The club is located at the south coast of UK, where there are a lot of beachfronts and seagulls, which is where the nickname originates from.

Older