Football
Why do prime ministers now last as long as Premier League managers? 
Why do prime ministers now last as long as Premier League managers?
Being prime minister and a top-flight football manager in England are both jobs that have become far less secure than they used to be
‘Data centres should be made to provide their own power, rather than draining the grid’
‘Data centres should be made to provide their own power, rather than draining the grid’
Big Issue readers have their say on big tech, a potential wealth tax and fair play in football
‘The UK’s national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess’
‘The UK’s national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess’
How can we have racked up debt repayments of £100 billion this year? A reader wants a new appointment to curb wasteful spending
I was tipped to play football for England until my mum got sick. Street football gave me hope again
I was tipped to play football for England until my mum got sick. Street football gave me hope again
How comedian Sapphire McIntosh went from homelessness to Ted Lasso
How comedian Sapphire McIntosh went from homelessness to Ted Lasso
‘Gay footballers are not out, but they’re at the World Cup’
‘Gay footballers are not out, but they’re at the World Cup’
‘Football is a release, it takes away all the stress you have and you just feel free with the ball’
‘Football is a release, it takes away all the stress you have and you just feel free with the ball’
Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise
Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise
Terry Butcher: ‘I feel sorry for homeless veterans’
Terry Butcher: ‘I feel sorry for homeless veterans’
How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?
How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?
The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: ‘We’d love to have Wales behind us’
The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: ‘We’d love to have Wales behind us’
How World Cup 2026 host cities are offering solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis
How World Cup 2026 host cities are offering solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
One Last Deal review: a magnification of everything we love about Danny Dyer
One Last Deal review: a magnification of everything we love about Danny Dyer
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says immigrants are ‘colonising’ the UK. Here’s the truth
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says immigrants are ‘colonising’ the UK. Here’s the truth
The Qatar World Cup sparked calls for boycotts. Where’s the uproar about the United States in 2026?
The Qatar World Cup sparked calls for boycotts. Where’s the uproar about the United States in 2026?
Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong
Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong
Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’
Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’
Karen Carney: ‘I never thought I’d be on Strictly. I don’t want the year to end’
Karen Carney: ‘I never thought I’d be on Strictly. I don’t want the year to end’
Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
West Ham star Tomáš Souček: ‘We cannot judge homeless people – we can only help’
