Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Paddy Pimblett wants UFC to create a new division that ‘freak athlete’ NFL stars would dominate Carlos Prates issues warning to Michael Morales: ‘I will knock you out really fast’ after winning U… Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school Lionel Messi’s Argentina receive harsh FIFA punishment following 2026 World Cup incidents Israel strikes suspected radicals in security zone in southern Lebanon Von der Leyen pushing EU toward war with Russia — Finnish politician Russia-China relations seeing best period in their history — Chinese ambassador Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes Paddy Pimblett wants UFC to create a new division that ‘freak athlete’ NFL stars would dominate Carlos Prates issues warning to Michael Morales: ‘I will knock you out really fast’ after winning U… Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school Lionel Messi’s Argentina receive harsh FIFA punishment following 2026 World Cup incidents Israel strikes suspected radicals in security zone in southern Lebanon Von der Leyen pushing EU toward war with Russia — Finnish politician Russia-China relations seeing best period in their history — Chinese ambassador Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

Sports

Sports · European soccer

France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts

Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with two goals in a 3-0 win over Iraq which seals' Les Bleus place in the last 32, after a two-hour storm delay.

Sports · European soccer

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".

Sports · European soccer

Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".

Sports · European soccer

All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal

Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.

Sports · European soccer

All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal

Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.

Sports · Boxing

Itauma set for sternest test to date

Moses Itauma joins Buncey to preview his fight with Filip Hrgovic

Sports · European soccer

'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq

Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.

Sports · European soccer

'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq

Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.

Sports · European soccer

From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment

Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

Sports · European soccer

From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment

Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

Sports · European soccer

Rogers keen on Arsenal move - Tuesday's gossip

Morgan Rogers keen on a move to Arsenal, Marcus Rashford prepared to take pay cut to join Tottenham and Spurs also confident of signing Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, plus more.

Sports · European soccer

Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

Sports · European soccer

Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

Sports · European soccer

TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television.

Sports · European soccer

TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television.

Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier arrested in Atlanta for public intoxication

Dustin Poirier has been enjoying himself in retirement, but he may have had a little too much fun on Sunday night. It's been almost one year since 'The Diamond' decided to bring a…

Sports · European soccer

Ghana's Partey ready to play against England

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener.

Sports · European soccer

Messi adds another goal to his collection after breaking record

After becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer earlier in the game, Lionel Messi adds an 18th goal to his collection as he puts Argentina 2-0 up against Austria.

Sports · European soccer

Messi adds another goal to his collection after breaking record

After becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer earlier in the game, Lionel Messi adds an 18th goal to his collection as he puts Argentina 2-0 up against Austria.

Sports · European soccer

McInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark

Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hear…

Sports · European soccer

McInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark

Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hear…

Sports · European soccer

Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?

As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.