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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.

Sports · European soccer

Gates open after bad weather affects France-Iraq tie

Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".

Sports · European soccer

Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.

Sports · European soccer

Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.

Sports · European soccer

All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.

Sports · European soccer

All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.

Sports · MLS

The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Midterm Report Card

Just over halfway through the 2026 World Cup group stage, we grade how the tournament has gone so far, and pick a handful of superlatives including best goal, best performance, an…

Sports · European soccer

'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.

Sports · European soccer

'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.

Sports · European soccer

Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child

Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?

Sports · European soccer

How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player

BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.

Sports · European soccer

How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player

BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.

Sports · European soccer

'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record

Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.

Sports · European soccer

'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record

Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.

Sports · European soccer

Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?

Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?

Sports · European soccer

Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?

Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?

Sports · European soccer

'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.

Sports · European soccer

'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.

Sports · European soccer

Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup

The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.

Sports · European soccer

Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup

The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.

Sports · European soccer

Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal

England goalkeeper Khiara Keating turns down an offer of a new deal at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.