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‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack
Celeste Amarilla called striker a ‘colonised Cameroonian’French Football Federation to file criminal chargesThe France striker Kylian Mbappé has hit back at a Paraguayan senator, …
‘Best host in the world’: Mexico keep spirits up after England heartbreak
Despite ‘a setback that will hurt for eternity’, co-hosts exit with heads held high after bringing pride, passion and soulusic pulsated from some of the bars on Monday morning on …
Taylor Fritz aces Bublik to evoke memories of Sampras’ golden era
Fritz eases past 10th seed in straight-sets victoryDe Minaur in ‘gut-wrenching’ defeat to CobolliIt is 26 years since an American man last won Wimbledon, when Pete Sampras picked…
Arthur Fery outlasts Grigor Dimitrov in thriller to extend Wimbledon fairytale
Briton beats fellow wildcard 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7)Fery will play No 9 seed Flavio Cobolli in quarter-finalsNearly four hours into the most significant occasion of his career…
Rising star Alexandra Eala wins hearts and minds but falls to Jasmine Paolini
Eala loses her first grand slam last-16 match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3Paolini inspired by seeing ‘idol’ Federer in Royal BoxAlexandra Eala left Centre Court with her hands shaped into a hear…
Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic | Paul MacInnes
Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces – and none more so than the talismanic strikerErling Haaland saves his best content for Snapchat. Norway’s No 9, fres…
‘Everyone’s pumped up’: John Stones on the mentality helping England chase World Cup dream
The long-serving centre-back came off the bench to help 10-man England preserve their lead against Mexico and feels the entire squad is laser-focused on reaching the finalJohn Sto…
Tuchel claims World Cup refereeing ‘not good enough’ but says England have belief to go all the way
Tuchel critical of ‘unreliable’ officiating against MexicoVictory at the Azteca ‘fuels our belief we are here to stay’Thomas Tuchel called the standard of refereeing at the World …
Big-hitting Linda Noskova sees off Madison Keys to reach last eight
No 9 seed beats American 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Court OneMarta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens also in quarter-finalsThe ninth seed, Linda Noskova, produced a composed display under pressure t…
Pogacar rises above wildfire restrictions to take yellow jersey in deserted Les Angles
Fans were banned from stage three finish due to fire riskTour organisers insist stage four goes ahead in 40C heatTour de France organisers have insisted that Tuesday’s fourth stag…
Portugal v Spain: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 2pm local, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email ScottThis is Spain’s story so far. Cape Verde stunned everyone – not for…
Kempton’s future uncertain with new rules bringing wrecking ball closer
MPs are to discuss the potential impact of the government’s relaxation of planning regulations with one of racing’s most historic venues in peril The “future of British horse raci…
‘These guys are losers’: Brazil berated back home after defeat by Norway
Carlo Ancelotti and his players have been lambasted for their ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’ World Cup exit The wait for the hexa – the record-extending sixth World Cup – continues…
Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes
European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sportPerhaps the only globally renowned figure who has been more conspicuous by his abs…
The stutter-step penalty is widely reviled but it’s here to stay | Tom Dart
Brazil’s exit revived debate over the stutter-step penalty, a Brazilian innovation that remains one of football’s most daring and divisive techniquesPopularised by Pelé, botched b…
Belgium are looking for a new beginning at the World Cup against USA | Jonathan Wilson
Parts of 2018’s Golden Generation still remain, but there are more than enough good players in this Belgian side to give the US headaches• Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Dow…
Burn’s blocks, Pickford’s punches: the data behind England’s defensive heroics
While England conceded twice to Mexico and survived a siege at Azteca, numbers show a performance of true gritWas this England’s best performance since 1966? On the surface, Engla…
Jordan Henderson out of World Cup with broken wrist sustained in post-match celebrations
Unused substitute fell over advertising boardMidfielder given oxygen and taken to hospitalA historic night for England as they beat Mexico 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 tie was s…
Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible
The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in BrisbaneHeading into the 2026 State of Origin decider at Suncorp…
Arsenal sign prolific Hoffenheim forward Selina Cerci; Kaneryd leaves Chelsea for Lyonnes
Slegers says Germany forward will be ‘great addition’OL Lyonnes confirm signing of Chelsea’s KanerydThe Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, has hailed Selina Cerci as a “great addi…
Silverstone anticlimax threatens to send F1 back to the drawing board on rules | Giles Richards
Fans were denied thrilling finale as Charles Leclerc won behind safety car but there are no easy solutions The British Grand Prix ending under the safety car and denying a potenti…
Football Daily | England’s altitude era defies World Cup history and encourages ‘another shot’
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!For Mexico City 1986, Saint-Étienne 1998 and Gelsenkirchen 2006, do not read Mexico City 2026. History told us England simply do…
Sandro Tonali seals £92.5m move to Tottenham on back of ‘magic’ sales pitch
Club record signing wowed by Roberto De Zerbi’s plansWages could rise to £275,000-a-week over six-year dealSandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking transfer to Tottenham from…
Tour de France 2026: stage three goes ahead without fans amid wildfire threat – live
♂️ Official stage start time: 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET♂️ Granollers to Les Angles (195.5km) | Stage two report♂️ You can follow us on TikTok. And also email AndyI fear Isaac del…
The Hotspot | Why willows put the rest in the shade when cricket goes planting trees
In today’s newsletter: a tree that has provided for the game over hundreds of years is now protecting it for the futureIn those dog days of late June, when it was too hot to do an…
Wimbledon 2026: De Minaur, Fery and Keys in action on day eight – live
Updates from Monday’s play at the All England Club Osaka stuns Sabalenka | Sinner through | Mail DanielWotcha and welcome to Wimbledon 2026 – day eight!It’s Manic Monday no more b…
Oliver Glasner aims for ‘next level’ at Nottingham Forest as head coach role confirmed
Austrian left Crystal Palace at the end of last seasonHe is Forest’s fifth head coach in less than a yearOliver Glasner has outlined his desire to take Nottingham Forest to “the n…
Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his wayThe story of Garrincha’s red ca…
World Cup 2026: England set up Norway quarter-final after Mexico thriller; Trump lobbied for Balogun red-card reversal – live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as last 16 continues⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | Email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a …
Brazil’s World Cup exit raises a question: are they more a brand than a team?
A decidedly unremarkable Brazilian team had looked tentative at this tournament. A sixth World Cup title looks a long way offBrazil were 1-0 down. At first, a few yellow jerseys w…