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Friday, August 28, 2026
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Nesbeth & Como Preparing for Juventus
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Leilani Nesbeth and her Como Women teammates are preparing to face Juventus in the second round of the Serie A Women’s Cup, at the “Alessandro La Marmora - Pozzo” Stadium in Biella.
Ahead of the match, which is part of Group C of the competition, head coach Paolo Tramezzani reflected on the team’s progress, looking back at the draw against Milan in their opening game and previewing the upcoming challenge against the Bianconere.
“The result and the performance against Milan were both positive and gave us confidence in the fact that we are a team capable of competing on equal terms with a strong side like Milan. Going behind could have made things more difficult for us, but we reacted well. It was a very good game, intense and open, with both teams playing on equal terms. At this stage of our journey, being able to compete on equal terms with a team like Milan is an important and positive sign.
As I have already said, these three Serie A Women’s Cup matches are an opportunity for us to get to know our opponents better and understand where we currently stand. Another aspect I really like is this team’s great desire to work and constantly improve: this is a group that is never satisfied. The match against Milan satisfied everyone – myself, the staff and the players.
In the game against Milan, some things worked very well, while others did not, and these are precisely the indications we always look at, beyond the aspects we need to bring onto the pitch: commitment, dedication, desire, personality and confidence in our play. Our objective is to perform at our best and play the kind of football we believe in. Of course, a lot also depends on the characteristics of our opponents.
However, we made a promise to ourselves: we will not allow one bad game or a negative result to make us turn back. We know the path we have chosen, and it is very clear to us. We have to run, work hard, make sacrifices and, at times, keep our heads down and push through difficult moments, because those moments will happen. If we are able to accept and face all these challenges, I believe this team is destined to have a season in which we can make things difficult for everyone".
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Wells features as Luton bow out of Carabao Cup to Chelsea
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Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates produced a spirited defensive display at Stamford Bridge, but two second-half goals saw Jack Wilshere’s side eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Chelsea.
The Hatters showed great tactical discipline in the first half to frustrate the hosts, soaking up sustained pressure to keep the tie goalless at the interval.
Second-half breakthrough ends Hatters' resistance
Luton's stubborn rearguard was finally breached five minutes after the restart when Danny Welbeck rose highest to head home the opener for Xabi Alonso’s side.
Despite the breakthrough, the Town continued to battle gamely against their top-flight opponents and restricted further clear-cut opportunities for much of the second period.
Late own goal seals progress for Blues
Looking to inject fresh attacking impetus, Wilshere introduced Wells from the substitutes' bench with 12 minutes remaining as Luton searched for an equaliser.
However, Chelsea made sure of their place in the next round just two minutes later. With ten minutes left on the clock, Hakeem Odoffin inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to double the hosts' advantage and seal a 2-0 victory for the Blues.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Hornets & Rams Clash in Charity as BFA Unveils New Season
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) 2026-27 domestic campaign will officially get underway on Sunday, 6 September, with treble winners Dandy Town Hornets facing FA Cup holders North Village Rams in the curtain-raising Charity Cup.
The season-opening fixture sees last term’s Charity Cup, Premier Division, and Friendship Trophy winners take on the Rams with charitable pride on the line.
Dandy Town have selected Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) as their designated charity, while North Village will play on behalf of the FrayStar Cricket Institute. All proceeds generated from the encounter will be awarded directly to the winning club's chosen organisation.
Clyde Best commemorative coin for captains' toss
In an initiative launched for the upcoming campaign, Butterfield Bank has produced and donated limited-edition commemorative brass coins honouring Bermudian football trailblazer Clyde Best.
The special coins will be used by match officials for the pre-game coin toss with team captains across every domestic match throughout the 2026-27 season.
Stadium light delays force Bermuda overseas in Nations League
Alongside domestic preparations, the BFA confirmed itinerary adjustments for the senior men's national team ahead of their Concacaf Nations League campaign.
Bermuda will compete across the combined September and October international window, travelling first to St. Lucia to face Guadeloupe and the host nation.
However, the Gombey Warriors have been forced to forfeit home advantage for their October fixtures against Barbados. The scheduled replacement of the stadium lights at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field at the National Sports Centre will not be completed in time, meaning Bermuda will instead travel to Barbados to play back-to-back fixtures against the hosts.
The group stage will conclude in Guadeloupe during the November window.
Dudley Eve Cup double-header on holiday Monday
Following Sunday's Charity Cup opener, domestic action continues swiftly on Monday, 7 September, with an opening-day Dudley Eve Cup double-header at Bernard Park.
PHC Zebras face Young Men’s Social Club in the 4:00 pm kickoff, before Devonshire Colts meet parish rivals Devonshire Cougars at 6:00 pm.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Trott's Cardiff out of Cup & Fubler suffers derby defeat
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Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates were eliminated from the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, falling short despite a spirited late comeback effort under the lights at the Cardiff City Stadium.
The Bluebirds' lineup saw significant rotation, with six changes made to the starting XI that featured at the weekend. Among those introduced was young prospect Noah Anyadike, who etched his name into the history books by becoming the youngest player in the club's history at just 15 years and 98 days old.
Despite the injection of youthful energy and a determined push in the closing stages, Cardiff were unable to overturn the deficit and bowed out of the competition.
Fubler and Binfield endure tough derby outing
Elsewhere in English football, Bermudian forward CJ Fubler and his Binfield teammates endured a difficult evening on the road, falling to a 4-0 defeat against local rivals Ascot United in their Isthmian Football League clash.
Playing at The Racecourse Ground, Binfield struggled to contain a clinical Ascot side in the derby encounter, leaving the visitors empty-handed as the hosts ran out comfortable four-goal winners.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Nusum upbeat on Concacaf Nations League Draw
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Newly appointed Bermuda head coach John Barry Nusum has welcomed the challenge facing the Gombey Warriors following the confirmation of the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League schedule and centralized host venues for the opening autumn windows.
Concacaf officially rubber-stamped the match fixtures and kickoff times for the September and October international windows, placing Bermuda in a competitive group featuring top seeds Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, and Barbados.
Speaking after the schedule was finalized, Nusum expressed satisfaction with the draw while acknowledging the scale of the task ahead, particularly against group frontrunners Guadeloupe.
"Overall, I'm happy with the group that we have been placed in," said Nusum. "It’s going to be a tough group and it’s one that should be competitive all the way to the last match vs Guadeloupe.
"Guadeloupe are the favourites as the number one seed at the moment, and being involved in the last Gold Cup gives them an experience boost, but I like our chances against St. Lucia and Barbados."
While confident in the attacking quality and match-winning capabilities within the Bermudian squad, the former national team striker made clear that tactical structure and defensive solidity will dictate their fortunes across the campaign.
"If we have belief in our scheme and commit to being tough to break down, we can find success in this stage," Nusum added. "We have wonderful players and some real match-winners in this group, but we can let games get away due to not being disciplined defensively."
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