Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision Turkey’s NATO membership does not protect its servicemen in Syria — Israeli expert Two die after Ukraine’s attack on minibus in DPR Witkoff, Kushner do not confirm visit to Kiev — agency 'I'm very sad and disappointed' - Sinner withdraws from US Open Ukrainian drone attack in Zaporozhye Region claims life of ambulance paramedic World Triathlon allows Russian athletes to fully compete Ministry to showcase exhibition marking anniversary of Carl Faberge at forum in Moscow ‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision Turkey’s NATO membership does not protect its servicemen in Syria — Israeli expert Two die after Ukraine’s attack on minibus in DPR Witkoff, Kushner do not confirm visit to Kiev — agency 'I'm very sad and disappointed' - Sinner withdraws from US Open Ukrainian drone attack in Zaporozhye Region claims life of ambulance paramedic World Triathlon allows Russian athletes to fully compete Ministry to showcase exhibition marking anniversary of Carl Faberge at forum in Moscow

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Ramsey ready for challenge as new Oxford head coach

New Oxford United boss Aaron Ramsey says he is ready for his first permanent head coach role at the League One club.

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Leeds agree contract with Fulham forward Wilson

Leeds agree a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to join on a free transfer.

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Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on him.

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Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams

BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.

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Who has been eliminated from the World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far

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Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew.

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Swansea great and ex-Wales player Williams dies

Swansea City great and former Wales international Herbie Williams dies aged 85.

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Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case

Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy.

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World Cup quiz: Name Scotland and Brazil's teams in 1998

Test your knowledge of the Scotland and Brazil sides that faced each other at the 1998 World Cup

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England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands

Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.

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Five breakout World Cup stars who could prosper in the Premier League | David Pleat

Alex Freeman has impressed from right-back while Eli Just is catching the eye with his body swerves and goal threatIt is not difficult to see why this old head on young shoulders …

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Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge

The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.

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What to look out for on EFL fixture release day

All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.

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Tartan Army making their mark in Miami

Scotland's supporters revel in the Miami heat ahead of Wednesday's World Cup group match against Brazil.

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Football Daily

England are held by Ghana, Ronaldo serves up humble pie, and Scotland gear up for Brazil.

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Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country? | The Knowledge

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionismMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Sweden’s Yasin Ayari ha…

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Listen: Miami meltdown or miracle against Brazil?

Scotland face Brazil in Miami heat - can they stay alive at the World Cup?

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World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

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'Rangers close to re-signing McCrorie' - gossip

Rangers are reportedly close to signing Bristol City's Ross McCrorie as Celtic are said to have increased their offer for Sandefjord's Zinedin Smajlovic while Heart of Midlothian'…

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What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?

With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.

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Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 17

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil

The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.

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Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo

Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.