How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era
It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.
More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success?
From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
Infantino’s Faustian bargain with Trump has stained football’s biggest stage
The Fifa president sought influence with the US leader. Instead, Fifa’s president has entangled football in politics and wounded the game’s credibilityEver since the United States…
America’s World Cup report card: some As for atmosphere, but F for affordability
How did the United States do in its second swing at hosting the men’s showpiece event? The stadiums were mostly received well. The accessibility, less soCome rain or smokescreen, …
Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
Ruthless All Blacks prove too strong for Ireland at Eden Park
A ruthless All Blacks display ensured they will end their home block of rugby's inaugural Nations Championship with three wins from three, after emphatically beating Ireland 40-21…
World Cup 2026 latest: buildup to France v England third-place playoff and Spain v Argentina final
⚽ World Cup latest on final weekend of tournament⚽ England’s exit was not just about Tuchel⚽ Email us | Archive: Argentina v Spain in 1966Wayne Rooney has honoured his pledge foll…
Hassan priority target for Celtic - gossip
Winger becomes key Celtic target, Aberdeen comings and goings and Motherwell agree deal to sell winger.
Best finishers, defensive kings & runners - World Cup finalists in numbers
European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions Argentina in the final. How do they compare? BBC Sport takes a look at the numbers.
Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River
Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards.
'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?
Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.
Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’
The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup finalThe night before the biggest…
Cold War Steve on … Don Quixote and Sancho Panza coming to save the World Cup
The fifth in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...
Tuchel would rather put down the English game than admit to his own cowardice | Jonathan Liew
England’s coach said ball possession is not in the team’s DNA – it’s an opinion that should disqualify him from the jobHow we talked. On late-night news shows, disembodied heads a…
Why third-place play-off against France is huge for Tuchel and England
England are in the midst of a run of three matches against the top three sides in world football. That is unprecedented.
Bint Archange features in the Super Sprint at Newbury
We have a busy day’s racing on Saturday with flat action from Doncaster, Newbury and Ripon, live on Sky Sports Racing...
Joshua vs Itauma is 'perfect story' for Nigeria fight, says promoter
A "blockbuster fight" between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma in Nigeria would create more global interest than Muhammad Ali’s 'Rumble in the Jungle', says promoter Dr Ezekiel Ada…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 41
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Tuchel defiant in face of criticism over decisions in England exit: ‘I have no regrets’
Head coach refuses to engage in ‘blame game’ after defeat by ArgentinaTrump joins critics of Tuchel’s tactics in World Cup semi-final eliminationThomas Tuchel has insisted he is n…
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
Huddersfield Giants 10-24 Wigan Warriors | Super League highlights
Highlights of the Super League match between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors
St Helens 34-18 Catalans Dragons | Super League highlights
Highlights of the Super League match between St Helens and Catalans Dragons