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Monday, 31 August 2026
NewsletterWritersAbout
Get the app
01Men's Football
  • Premier League
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Transfers
  • La Liga
  • Men's Champions League
  • EFL Championship
02Women's Football
  • WSL
  • WSL 2
  • WAFCON 2026
  • Women's Champions League
  • Women's World Cup Qualifiers
  • Player Interviews
03Youth Football
  • The Path
  • Next Up
  • Grassroots
  • Academy
  • Gothia Cup
  • U18 Competitions
04Tournaments
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
  • AFCON 2025
  • WAFCON 2026
  • Men's Champions League
  • Women's Champions League
  • Gothia Cup
  • FA Cup
05Mentors06StriveAid
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Rob Pratley

I'm an experienced and passionate journalist with over 20 years of following the Beautiful Game from grassroots to the top level. Expect to find me mainly writing about Chelsea FC, CFCW, women's football and the WSL.

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