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‘A surprising success’: US, Mexico and Canada fans on hosting the World Cup
The joy, love, hope and fun provided by fans outweighed the commercialism, extortionate prices and ugly politicsThis summer has been so vibrant and full of life. I had my doubts b…
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled in first Wallabies squad under coach Les Kiss
Reds lock returns after being named in Super Rugby Pacific team of yearIsaac Henry earns first Australia call-up for two-Test series against JapanLukhan Salakaia-Loto has earned a…
Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended period’ with back injury
Centre-back forced off in World Cup semi-finalArsenal say problem does not require surgeryArsenal, the Premier League champions, have been dealt a significant injury blow after th…
Liverpool primed for business: Bezos, Bhatia and the next steps at Anfield
Fenway Sports Group looks to be locked in talks with a consortium led by the son-in-law of Lakshmi Mittal while the Amazon founder has now been linked Continue reading...
Rugby players seek new lawyers for brain injury cases against governing bodies
Richard Boardman was criticised by the managing judgePlayers want ‘firm with resources and specialist expertise’ Hundreds of former rugby league and rugby union players taking leg…
Trossard, Ramos, Dumfries: 10 transfers you may have missed during the World Cup
Too engrossed with the World Cup drama to keep up with goings-on in the transfer market? We’ve got you coveredAnnounced just before England’s soul-sucking semi-final defeat agains…
A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda
With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessorsMorocco’s World Cup adventure came…
Anti-doping chiefs reject claims of Paul Seixas favouritism as Tour rivals cry foul
Home rider Seixas yet to be tested at night, unlike some rivalsAuthorities deny French doping agency plays role in who is testedAnti-doping authorities at the Tour de France have …
London Spirit’s new look, new squad and new ambition for the Hundred
Most valuable franchise in the competition begin their season with ‘renewed energy and perhaps a bit of pizzazz’ When Jamie Overton reported to Lord’s last Friday for the start of…
Glasgow Commonwealth Games organisers hope for late surge in ticket sales
Opening ceremony and several events yet to sell outProgramme reduced from last time city hosted in 2014Commonwealth Games organisers will hope for a late surge in ticket sales as …
Liverpool issue 432 life bans and seize £1.2m in ticket tout investigation
Almost 700,000 ticket registrations were analysedClub worked with local police economic crime teamMore than £1.2m in assets have been seized and 432 lifetime bans issued as part o…
Football Daily | Chelsea’s financial shrug and Liverpool leaking players – what you may have missed
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!After the eye-watering excess of the Geopolitics World Cup, we can return to the modest, measured land of the domestic game. Whi…
England cannot afford trip to amputee World Cup – and the FA will not help
With no national funding, England’s successful men’s amputee side is struggling to raise the £50,000 needed for November’s tournament in MexicoEvery time Scott Rogers walks into S…
New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup
The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future?It was less than 12 months after Gianni Infantino succeeded Sepp Blatter as …
A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup
Nationality in football has never been so complex and the influence of players from the diaspora has never been higher at a World Cup“Nationality says where you come from. And I a…
Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus?
The European champions’ squad is falling apart … because of the men’s team’s struggles with financial fair playThe joy of lifting all four trophies in 2025-26 has been shortlived …
‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract
26-year-old looking forward to working with Maresca‘To stay this long at the club is a dream really,’ he saysPhil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, s…
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged with misconduct by FA over spygate scandal
33-year-old German could be hit with one-year banSouth-coast club denied chance to win promotionTonda Eckert has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for orche…
Tour de France 2026: stage 17 updates and a big day for the breakaway – live
Route runs 174.7km from Chambéry to Voiron Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | Email Niall1) Tadej Pogacar UAE Team Emirates 56h 14m 18s 2) Remco Evenepoel Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool
Billionaire keen to be part of Amit Bhatia’s £1.35bn bidBezos has previously explored buying NFL franchisesAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium t…
The Spin | Biryanis, bhajis and braais: diverse culinary culture is at the heart of cricket
No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments that define the gameTwice a day Joseph Joffre, France’s milita…
Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez
27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six years at club‘Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world,’ she saysArsenal have continued their rebuild of the squad by signing the Spai…
Financial ‘exceptions’ made for Pep Guardiola to become next Italy head coach
Italian football federation confirm interest in GuardiolaMancini and Pirlo also linked with national team vacancyFinancial “exceptions” are in place to allow Pep Guardiola to beco…
World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts
The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking AmericaParaguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none…
World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?
The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contendThe 2026 World Cup provided many an …
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with ArgentinaThere are moments in sports…
The quirky side of World Cup 2026 – in pictures
As we say goodbye and adios to World Cup 2026, we round up some of the stranger photographs taken during the tournament, featuring animals, cake … and a dancing robot Continue rea…
Rugby’s landmark concussion case enters crucial week: the key questions answered
The outcome of this week’s hearings could determine the entire direction of the case – we explain the current state of playIt has been nearly six years since the Guardian first re…
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? | The Knowledge
Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?Mail us with your all of your questions and answers“Adding the World Cup…
Morgan Rogers ‘excited to join biggest club in London’ after signing £117m Chelsea deal
England international signs seven-year contractXabi Alonso was key factor in Chelsea’s record signingMorgan Rogers has joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for a fee of £117m, signing …