After all the controversy and commander-in-chief-led skullduggery, here came the great American fall from grace. Following the whackiest of all lead-ups to a World Cup knockout...
Day: July 7, 2026
Fifa backs referee called ‘suspect’ by Trump after Folarin Balogun ban wiped
Fifa have backed the referee branded as “suspect” by Donald Trump after the US president intervened to get Folarin Balogun’s red card suspended. Balogun was shown...
British wildcard Arthur Fery roars into Wimbledon quarter-finals as a new star is born
Even on Centre Court and the hallowed grass where silence is usually preserved, Arthur Fery refused to go down quietly. The last British hope left standing...
Cristiano Ronaldo plays down career World Cup failure: ‘Euros just as significant’
Cristiano Ronaldo has played down his failure to win a World Cup` in his career, insisting that his Euro 2016 triumph with Portugal is “just as...
World Cup injury tracker: Jordan Henderson freak arm break, Reece James recovery and more
The knockout stages of World Cup 2026 are in full swing, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest...
World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every knockout game live in the UK
The last-32 of the 2026 World Cup is delivering bucketloads of drama for fans to watch live on television. Every single game in the competition is...
John Stones on England’s World Cup clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway: ‘We know what they’ve got’
John Stones insists England have “huge respect” for Norway and Erling Haaland as Thomas Tuchel’s side look ahead to their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday....