Manchester United have included an academy graduate in their matchday squad for every match since 1937. It was a record which caused some worry last week when Kobbie Mainoo dropped out of the squad ...

Seven-year-old boys wearing American football shoulder pads laugh as they run into inflatable obstacles and try to pass adults holding huge tackle-bags on the artificial turf. There’s music playing, ...

As rain poured down on the players and fans at Jackson Academy's football field, the Manchester Academy Mavericks stuck to their normal routine. They ran the ball relentlessly. They scored regularly.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Kidd covers the world's most popular sport – soccer (football). In December last year, Manchester United celebrated an ...