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Live qualifying updates from 3pm UK timeRussell refuses to feel pressure amid title battleYou can email Philip | Sign up for The RecapGambling is a mug's game but betting odds can be informative. Looking at one bookies on Friday night, at 1-2, Kimi Antonelli was not yet a prohibitive favourite to win the drivers' championship but George Russell was...
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Presidential candidate Riquelme wants German as coachFormer Liverpool manager now works for Red BullJürgen Klopp's agent has dismissed talk of the former Liverpool manager filling the vacant post at Real Madrid should Enrique Riquelme become the club's next president.Marc Kosicke rejected Riquelme's statement that the German, who left Anfield for...
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Game-by-game final updates from 2pm UK timeChwalinska stuns Shnaider in historic semi-final upsetYou can email Katy | Sign up for The HotspotRoad to the final. Both players have dropped only one set so far, though with all the destruction in the draw, neither has had to face a top-10 opponent. Andreeva did, however, impressively snap the 17-match...
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Horse racing updates from Epsom Downs RacecourseHorse-by-horse guide | Email Greg with your thoughts1.30pm TATTENHAM CORNER STAKES bettingNever So Brave – 15/8Alcantor – 4/1Ten Bob Tony – 6/1Witness Stand – 17/2Poet Master – 10/1Golden Mind- 14/1Chicago Critic- 18/1Balmacara- 20/120/1 BAR. Odds supplied by OddscheckerStrike Down (5.55pm)...
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The New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, briefly stepped away from City Hall to tackle the ultimate soccer challenge: predicting the entire World Cup bracket In the Guardian's exclusive interactive game. From shocking early exits to his definitive pick for the final, see how Mamdani maps out the world's biggest tournamentBracketology: predict a...
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World Cup friendly football news from 8am UK timeYour essential guide to every player at the World CupYou can email us here | Sign up for Football DailyAs always, feel free to message in today with any thoughts, feelings and observations. You can also leave a comment below the line.Today's question is: Who will win the World Cup? Continue...
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Backroom staff denied entry visas for US, claims post on XTeam have moved training base from Arizona to MexicoIran has slammed World Cup co-hosts the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment” by not granting visas for some members of the Iranian national team's delegation to attend the tournament."Why do you not say that visas...
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Over-by-over updates from 11am UK timeSooryavanshi to face England | Email JamesHmmm, it is bright sunshine at Lord's now, the stumps are in position and the crease lines are being given a fresh lick. However, it's just been announced that the players are taking an early lunch and IF no further rain we will have play at 1pm. Why couldn't they delay...
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Teenager in squad for T20s against Ireland and EnglandSet to be youngest India debutant since TendulkarTeenage phenomenon Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been handed his maiden India call-up for their upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England.An array of outrageous knocks in the Indian Premier League led to the 15-year-old opener collecting the most...
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2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seenThe 2026 World Cup will be the biggest, longest and most expensive. It will also feature a hefty number of rule changes. New responsibilities for video assistant referees, new red card offences and a number of initiatives to speed up...
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Fans will now be allowed one sealed bottle at matchesKeir Starmer among critics of previous U-turn on policyFifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 20-ounce (590ml) bottle into stadiums.Ticket holders had previously been permitted an empty, transparent and...
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Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump's AmericaThis is the end, of our elaborate plans, the end. Of everything that stands, the end. It seems fitting that football's latest stopping point on its voyage upriver into the blank parts of the map, a mission so choice that when it's over you may...
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Brazil's 1994 World Cup winner on being good without training, his political legacy and why he loves social mediaFew people's interview list over the past year features Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Xavi Hernández and Iker Casillas. But then not many interviewers have the pulling power of Romário. Thirty-two years after the former Brazil striker...
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Uruguayans hope Marcelo Bielsa will have less of a rollercoaster of results so Federico Valverde can inspire them to reach the latter stagesThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from...
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England were outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world championsAs the game ticked into second-half stoppage time, Spain were almost showboating, Aitana Bonmatí flicking the ball around the pitch with grace, style and a swagger that sent out an emphatic message: Spain are significantly better than...
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England likely to face World Cup qualification playoffsManager calls for a reaction in final group matchSarina Wiegman said she wants to see a reaction from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain.It was a humbling evening for Wiegman and her team, who needed a win or a draw to qualify for the World Cup....
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Opener scores 57; New Zealand in trouble in chaseGay: 'I'm trying to lap it all in and enjoy it'Emilio Gay described his Test debut as "a bit of a whirlwind” and "like a dream” after his half-century on the second day against New Zealand at Lord's made him the game's top scorer and helped to put England in the driving seat. By stumps the...
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Ranked only behind France and having a teenage prodigy in Lamine Yamal alongside an in-form Nico Williams, we can expect much from La RojaThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from...
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Spain 4-0 EnglandGuijarro 19, Putellas 37 55, Pina 78Only a minor miracle will save European champions England from having to come through World Cup qualifying playoffs after they suffered an utterly humiliating 4-0 defeat to the World Cup holders Spain in Mallorca.A loss by only a one-goal deficit would have been enough to keep their hopes of...
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Head coach says Bayern Munich striker is in 'top shape'England face New Zealand in warm-up on SaturdayThomas Tuchel has said that Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England to glory at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker has been short of fitness at previous major tournaments but he has enjoyed a brilliant season in Germany and has...
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Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team's roll call of championsAs the streets of Monaco echo to the roar of engines, history too will resonate long and loud in Monte Carlo this weekend. Allegiance be damned, it would take a heart of stone not to recognise McLaren's achievement...
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For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsoldAs far back as he can remember, football has long been a part of Lawrence Yee's life. Growing up in a Canadian town where hockey was the dominant sport, he found community and passion in the game. The sport –...
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First Test, D2: England 140 & 226; New Zealand 113 & 36-3Tourists toiling in pursuit of 254 victory targetSixteen wickets on the first day were followed by 17 more on the second, though like the bounce on this mischievous wicket nothing about it felt at all predictable. The day ended in glorious evening sunshine, shadows stretching as...
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️ Crucial qualifier kicks off at 8pm BST in Mallorca️ Tom Garry's preview | Sign up for Moving the GoalpostsOn the ground: What an atmosphere inside this stadium, with almost every single Spain fan waving their national flag in their air as the anthems are played. They respectfully applauded after 'God save the King' and then really upped their...
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Test debutant opener enjoyed a few breaks but showed he could handle himself when the odds were against him to offer hope for a longer stay in roleEmilio Gay lived three lives on Friday. The first ended in the 14th over, when he was on 20 and he leaned forward towards a ball from Matt Henry that zipped off the pitch, caught the edge of his bat and...
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Brilliant defensive skills and craft have propelled world No 114 from qualifying into Roland Garros final but Mirra Andreeva has the game to matchThe summer of 2022 took Maja Chwalinska to the familiar surroundings of the Bank of England Sports Club in Roehampton. A world away from the real thing, the then world No 170 worked her way through three...
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Second seed wins semi-final 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3Cobolli through after Arnaldi withdraws due to virusAlexander Zverev moved to within one match of a long-awaited first grand slam title as he defeated Jakub Mensik, the Czech 26th seed, 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the French Open final for the second time.Zverev, the second seed and world No 3, will...
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O'Neill agrees one-year deal after successful returnKeane had a managerial spell with Maccabi Tel AvivCeltic are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin O'Neill as their permanent manager after the 74-year-old agreed a one-year contract to remain in Glasgow. O'Neill led Celtic to the domestic double during the second of two interim spells he...
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Pochettino 'not happy' with Palace's injury assessmentRichards missed Conference League finalPredict your World Cup bracket | Complete player guideChris Richards will not take part in the United States' final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday's pre-match press conference.While Pochettino...
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Social media protection service offered by FifaEnglish FA yet to confirm whether it will use serviceFifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media.World football's governing body introduced a social media protection service after the 2022 World Cup in...
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Farrell to remain as Ireland's head coach until 2031Feyi-Waboso faces fitness race for England summer tourAndy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland's head coach until 2031, removing any chance of England luring him back to Twickenham after next year's Rugby World Cup. Instead, Farrell has opted to stay put in Dublin and will now...
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Ferrari last won race at Mexican GP in 2024Scuderia's car should suit narrow streets of Monte CarloLewis Hamilton was circumspect about Ferrari's chances in the buildup to the Monaco Grand Prix but, on paper at least, this weekend is perhaps his best shot at a first victory for the Scuderia to end their drought that stretches back to the...
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A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the moodAbbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director, made a film called Life, and Nothing More …, set during the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The film tells the story of a father and son who, during the tournament, travel to an earthquake-stricken village...
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Arnaldi withdraws from semi-final due to illness Mail Katy | Andreeva routs Kostyuk to reach finalFirst set: Mensik* 2-2 Zverev (*denotes next server)Pacy and punchy from Zverev on his backhand – which is one of the very best in the business – and it's 30-0. Make that 40-0, with a textbook one-two attack. Now it's his forehand that does the...
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Ancient Egypt finally carries owner's hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the SalesMany great gambles have been landed in the Derby down the years, from John Bowes' bet on his horse, West Australian, in 1853 that won the equivalent of more than £5m today, to Raymond Guest's £500 each-way on Sir Ivor at 100-1, a few months...
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Head coach looks forward to leading Sweden at World Cup after reflecting on failures with Chelsea and West HamIf management has taught Graham Potter anything it is that there is no point in trying to run away from failure. "You've got to face the bad stuff,” the 51-year‑old says as he thinks about how he recovered from bruising spells at...
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The FA's data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel's side take on New Zealand"It was hot in '94,” thundered Alexi Lalas, the former USA defender turned Fox Sports analyst, who starred for his country when they were the sole World Cup hosts that year. "And guess what? It's going to be hot again this...
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The decision to extend Clarke's contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless riskThe summit of Scottish football provides a wonderful environment for those who value long-term career stops. Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League, arrived at the then...
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Updates from the second day of the series at Lord's Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok21st over: New Zealand 70-7 ( Smith 10, Jamieson 1 ) Jamieson marches in with intent after Philips loses his off stump. Bangs into a drive, throws the combine harvester at another, but only picks up one run. Smith drives the smiling Tongue's last ball for...
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The league has been a launchpad for players such as Noah Caluori while showcasing the best English rugby has to offerThe final round of the regular Prem season is nigh, with the playoffs yet to come. Here is the Guardian's 2025-26 team of the season with players needing to have appeared in at least nine league fixtures to get the nod. Continue...
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A new book looks at how rituals, charms and curses are central to the identity of America's pastimeIt's a Chicago legend, nurtured like a hot dog with everything except ketchup. During the 1945 World Series, local bar owner William Sianis brought his pet goat, Murphy, to a game between the hometown Cubs and the Detroit Tigers. Murphy was denied...
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Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targetsRegulator decides against after licensing consultationThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport.The IFR has decided, after a second round of...
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️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action️ Get in touch: email John | And follow us on TikTokThe shortlists for the Men's and Women's PFA players' awards have been revealed. Arsenal's Premier League-winning trio of Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya all feature while Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa have both been nominated for the...
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Inside New York's notorious jail complex, nearly 2,000 incarcerated people watched Game 1 of the NBA finals, arguing calls, roasting celebrity fans and sharing in a rare citywide momentIt's nearly half past eight on Wednesday evening and approximately 30 men in tan uniforms drift into the common area of a housing unit deep inside the George R...
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Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, discrimination and workplace bullying, MPs have been told.Female coaches are routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite their qualifications, experts...
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New manager achieved much at Bournemouth with style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp's counterpressThere comes a point in most discussions when all the detail and complications fall away and the issue can be crystalised into a single straightforward question. For Liverpool that became: do they have more chance of challenging for the league title next...
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The Russian world title challenger and the controversial American have personal issues but similar ratings, and drew 4-4 with a win apiece and six drawsIan Nepomniachtchi, who won two Candidates tournaments but then lost world title matches to Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren, and Hans Niemann, whose controversial 2022 game with Carlsen is the subject...
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Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric riseThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament...
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Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the tournament, All Whites are hoping Chris Wood can help fire them to a first appearance in the knockout roundsThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running...
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Bowler takes four wickets for 10 runs in six overs'I was just on cloud nine. My legs were numb'Ollie Robinson admitted that just a few months ago he "thought I was never playing for England again” after he produced an extraordinary comeback performance on the first day of the Test summer, a return that started with a three-wicket maiden and saw...
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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!With every squad for the Geopolitics World Cup now finalised – Turkey, Jordan, Ghana and Uzbekistan were the last teams to confirm their 26-man rosters on Tuesday – we now know exactly who is making the trip to the tournament. But as a leading expert in rejection, constantly trying and failing...
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Spain will depart from Santiago de Compostela at 10am on Friday morning bound for Chattanooga, via Nashville, but seven of the eight men who made their debuts in the final preparation game before the World Cup will not be on board with them. Nor will the seleccion be flying west with a victory after they bid adios with a 1-1 draw against Iraq at...
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Leeds 24-16 St HelensRhinos recover from eight points behind at half-timeThese are certainly not the nights where the silverware is handed out, but they are the ones where you tend to learn plenty about who are the contenders, and who perhaps are not.It is hard to believe Leeds Rhinos are approaching 10 years since their last Super League title....
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While England's head coach has magic in his man-management, he may have run out of time with this teamA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, England were bowled out for 141 by New Zealand at Lord's. It was their very first Test innings under their new leadership team of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, and because the end is always there in the...
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Pole becomes first qualifier to play in Roland Garros finalChwalinska defeats No 25 seed 7-6 (4), 6-4 in last fourIn the delirious aftermath of yet another shock win, Maja Chwalinska picked herself up from the floor, walked to her chair and sobbed into her towel.That outburst of emotion was somehow still an understated response to such an...
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Fan ran on to court during NBA finals openerKnicks guard appeared upset with fansHoward Bryant: Brunson the difference in Game 1The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals.In a separate case, ESPN reports that the league is...
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First Test: England 140; New Zealand 61-6Paceman's stunning return gives England the edgeIt took two years for Ollie Robinson to force his way back into the England set-up and then about five minutes to win over their supporters. Steaming in from the Nursery End, Robinson produced a devastating triple-wicket maiden first up – and four overall –...
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Spaniard replaces Arne Slot and signs two-year dealIraola worked with Richard Hughes at BournemouthAndoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract. The 43-year-old's arrival was confirmed just six days after the sacking of Arne Slot.Liverpool moved quickly to replace Slot with the former Bournemouth head...
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CEO praises 'great leader' who knows club's valuesCaptain's mixed messages have raised doubts on futureOmar Berrada has not ruled out Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United in the summer, though the chief executive is adamant the club wants the captain to stay.The 31-year-old Fernandes was voted the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year after...
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Russian teen reaches French Open final in 6-1, 6-3 winKostyuk swerves pose with Andreeva in pre-match photoMarta Kostyuk believes her breakthrough run at the French Open and her determination to speak out about Russia's war in Ukraine successfully served as a reminder, to people who may have forgotten, about the horrors unfolding in her home...
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Matthew Smith has privileges temporarily removed Rugby pundit Alphonsi 'disappointed' with outcomeA Rugby Football Union council member has had his privileges suspended for seven months after making a discriminatory comment about the England World Cup winner and pundit Maggie Alphonsi.Matthew Smith, who represents Warwickshire, made the comment on...
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British driver 'didn't lose sleep' over Canada setbackRussell says he will not change approach in MonacoGeorge Russell remains confident in his world championship ambitions despite taking a serious blow with a mechanical failure at the last round in Canada. In Monaco the British driver insisted that he felt no pressure, with the Formula One title...
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The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father's influence and a World Cup dreamMost football fans would be able to rattle off their favourite goals if pressed. Few, though, would be able to do the same with great tackles. Nonetheless, for Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati, there is a...
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All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent timesThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is...
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England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts' threat will be amplified by the returning BonmatíThe equation sounds simple: avoid defeat on Friday and England will qualify automatically for the Women's World Cup. The reality of the task ahead is far more complicated. Facing the world champions, Spain,...
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England could face knockout ties against DR Congo, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina before facing Spain in the finalBy Opta AnalystWho will England have to beat to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966? We can't predict the future but, with the help of the Opta supercomputer, we can give a probabilistic estimate of what could happen. Let's...
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The former Seahawks quarterback won a championship with Seattle and was a 10-time Pro Bowler. That doesn't mean he's seen as an all-time greatWhen a quarterback makes 10 Pro Bowls, wins the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and leads his team to one Super Bowl win and (almost) another, you'd expect his Hall of Fame discussion would be fairly...
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Russian teenager wins 6-1, 6-3 to reach first slam final Mail Katy | Sabalenka 'wants to quit tennis' after exitFirst set: Kostyuk* 0-4 Andreeva (*denotes next server)At 30-all, an unreturned serve gives Andreeva game point. A long rally plays out … Andreeva throws in a moon ball … and Kostyuk dismissively pulls off a winning drop shot! Deuce....
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The New York Knicks are fighting history as well as the Spurs. On Wednesday night in San Antonio, they took a crucial step towards defeating bothIt is uncommon to begin counting down after the opening game of an NBA finals, but these are uncommon times in New York, and the Knicks have been counting since Richard Nixon was president, their coach,...
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Chair compares Guardiola with The Boy Who Cried Wolf'He never thought he would stay more than four years'Khaldoon al-Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola "quit 100 times” as Manchester City manager, with the chair comparing the empty threats to The Boy Who Cried Wolf, one of Aesop's Fables.Guardiola left City last month after 10 successful years...
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Opinions, the game loves them, and after Arsenal's hugely divisive final, here's my truth – feel free to yell backWhat the world needs now is one last hot take on Arsenal and the Champions League final before we are all brought together in beautiful symbiotic harmony by the World Cup.Key questions such as: was it a good game? Was this the perfect...
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Updates from the first day of the series at Lord's Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok 2nd over, first ball: England 4-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 4) It's Kyle Jamieson and he has a present for Emilio Gay: a full toss! Gay guides it away behind square and smiles like a man who wasn't expecting that.1st over: England 0-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 0) The bowler...
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Enrique Riquelme held Madrid shirt with Haaland's nameCity bid rejected for Nottingham Forest's Elliot AndersonManchester City are considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme after the Real Madrid presidential candidate held up a Madrid shirt with Erling Haaland's name on the back during a TV appearance. Riquelme claimed a clause in the...
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With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summerThe winged elephant swoops down Deansgate towards the ship canal, its wings glowing neon orange, a feral roar rising and falling unevenly in volume. A black taxi drives the wrong way down a rain-moistened street. A menacing urchin...
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Drawing on his own family's experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging stereotypesAs a child, Antonio Rüdiger would look out of his bedroom window to see whether anyone was playing on the field it overlooked. It was not a big pitch, but it had two goals, enough room for six-a-side and was where a...
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Supporters groups condemn 'immoral' U-turnFifa says policy a safety measure to prevent injuryFifa has been accused of putting revenue ahead of fans' health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums.In a late U-turn, the governing body rowed back on its advice that empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles...
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While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women's game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is contentious. But some reaction has gone too farThe red neon lights flicker in the dark for a moment, then the room is blue, and there is Katie McCabe, a grin on her face and a Chelsea shirt on, her controversial switch across London...
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A first win at a World Cup is the floor-level target for a team that still relies heavily on the ability of Mohamed SalahThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each...
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It was another season to remember for Lamine Yamal and Barcelona, along with Getafe, Rayo and one naughty fanLamine Yamal wore the crown and flew the flag. With the last kick of the opening game of 2025-26, Barcelona's new No 10 – the teenager handed the shirt Ladislao Kubala, Luis Suárez, Diego Maradona, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi...
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New York Knicks 105–95 San Antonio SpursKnicks guard leads the way with 30 pointsThe New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year's NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednesday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as...
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Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality in De Bruyne and DokuThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from...
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Rival Enrique Riquelme promises Rodri and Haaland Madrid without major silverware in last two seasonsJosé Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm.Pérez, facing the renewable energy...
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President likens South Lawn setup to Eiffel TowerArea will stage Freedom 250 fight card on 14 JuneDonald Trump has floated the idea of permanently keeping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that is being constructed on the White House South Lawn for a series of fights later this month.In a video posted on his official TikTok account on...
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We've looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year's competitionThis year, the biggest ever World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from 32, opening up the tournament to even more upsets, shocks and surprises. The vagaries of the World Cup draw have given rise to...
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Debate over Jofra Archer's absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to enticing storylinesLord's hosts its 150th Test match this week and, like its famous lunch menu, there are plenty of enticing options as regards storylines. England are seeking redemption and refinement, apparently, following that god-awful Ashes...
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Lions seek to help extend the reach of inclusive clubs78-page document is the first of its kind in footballMillwall have published a first-of-its-kind "Pride playbook” to help football clubs form stronger partnerships with LGBTQ+ teams across the country.The move comes during Pride month as the Lions seek to build on the success of their teams,...
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France defender devasted by deaths of Jota and father'Depression is personal; it's deep inside you'Ibrahima Konaté has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tragedy in which the death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota was followed by that of his father.The France international's form was affected but it was not until...
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It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but weight of history makes the ground a true institutionThere are three Lord's in London. The first is six feet under Dorset Square next to Marylebone station, where these days a square foot of a single-bed flat will set you back a thousand pounds. The second is buried beneath the Lisson...
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Italian wins 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against fourth seedCobolli to face compatriot Matteo Arnaldi nextFlavio Cobolli became a grand slam semi-finalist for the first time as the Italian 10th seed pulled off a stellar recovery from a set and a break down to defeat the fourth seed, Félix Auger-Aliassime, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open...
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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It was only a matter of time before one of football's big clubs placed their future in the hands of AI. Happily for Liverpool, they've plumped for a man with those initials rather than a rapidly growing technology that has been expertly designed to fill billionaires' pockets. Yep, Andoni Iraola has...
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Plenty of women watch the men's tournament but are yet to translate fandom to the women's game – will that change this summer?The NWSL's 14th regular season wrapped up match week 10 of 27 over the weekend, officially commencing a month-long break to honor the terms of their collective bargaining agreement (which stipulates a week-long...
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No 1 seed loses 6-3, 5-7, 0-6 in quarter-final meltdownPlayer says roof should be closed in windy conditionsAryna Sabalenka said she wanted "to quit tennis” in an immediate outburst after one of the worst meltdowns in her career, losing 10 consecutive games en route to a shocking 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 defeat to the 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the...
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'Reboot Fifa' calls for investigation into InfantinoComplaint to be sent to ethics committee after World CupA quest to deliver the "biggest complaint Fifa has ever received” is being launched by campaigners a week before the World Cup.With fans concerned over safety and the cost of tickets at the tournament, and complaints ongoing against Fifa...
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Big crowds are expected on Saturday and the favourite, Benvenuto Cellini, may be irresistible for manyTrainer/jockey: Aidan O'Brien/Wayne Lordan, stall 11 Timeform rating: 125. Odds: 25-1 Pedigree: Frankel/Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy) Continue reading...
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Critics have called situation 'ludicrous' and 'frustrating''Jofra may not play for England if handled differently'Ben Stokes has defended England's decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League, saying a more militant approach risks a situation where "players like him might not...
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We all have a tendency to take the game far too seriously – this seven-a-side tournament provided the perfect antidote As much as it is tempting to romanticise about Bill Shankly's most famous quote, he was wrong. Football is not more serious than life and death, and over the years far too many of us seem to have taken the former Liverpool...
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The British rider and unvarnished free spirit is in a good place heading into the Tour de France next monthWhen Tom Pidcock talks about how it feels to chase down the greatest cyclist of his generation, his language is so vivid you can almost taste the salt-baked sweat on Tadej Pogacar's jersey.But as we discuss the pair's epic duel at the...
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Productive meeting held with officials on MondayBuildup to French Open dominated by discontentThe All England Club is confident that there will be no player protests at Wimbledon following meetings at the French Open.Individuals representing top tennis players, led by the former Women's Tennis Association chief executive Larry Scott, met...
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Jeremy Coney's tourists 40 years ago lacked the resources and professionalism of their opponents but got under England's skin to claim a famous series winJeremy Coney is barking with laughter recalling the story of winding up England's Phil Edmonds at Trent Bridge 40 years ago."We needed about 70-odd runs to win the match and go 1-0 up in the...
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Forward has generally thrived at the Camp Nou but Gordon's arrival plus his salary and United's transfer demands mean next move is not obviousThe next chapter of Marcus Rashford's dysfunctional relationship with Manchester United may involve a long summer waiting to discover where he plays next season.A state of limbo for a forward expected to...
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Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season's grand finale tips offHere's what New York looked like in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship – in picturesWhere to even begin? Victor Wembanyama, the brightest young star in the NBA, appears on the biggest...
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Updates from Wednesday's quarter-final matches Email Katy | Shnaider stuns Sabalenka | Kostyuk throughMake that four, although the Pole is make to work for the hold, saving a break point at 30-40. Chwalinska is giving Kalinskaya so little rhythm and the Russian is totally befuddled in the next game as Chwalinska zips 15-40 ahead. Now Kalinskaya is...
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'It has always been more than just a team to me'Driver is third in this year's standingsCharles Leclerc has signed a new multiyear deal to continue driving for Ferrari, with the 28-year-old Monégasque extending his relationship with the team which began in 2019. He will continue to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton, who also has a long-term contract...
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With Graham Potter at the helm and Viktor Gyökeres finding form, hopes are high after playoff successThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up...
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Plus: which teams had the most wins without promotion and can anyone match Jadon Sancho's hat-trick?"Matvey Safonov did not make a single save in the Champions League final, across normal time, extra time and penalties, and wound up winning it,” notes Philip Cornwall. "I realise records are limited, but has this happened before in a major...
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Campaign to make Socceroo 'Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup' New Zealand's Tim Payne reaches 4.6m passing All Blacks Forget the football pitch, Instagram is the pre-World Cup battleground for Australia, New Zealand and … social media influencers.Socceroos defender Kai Trewin has become the latest player to be caught up in an Instagram trend that...
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From our sister podcast: Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City's FA Cup triumph, England's huge qualifier against Spain and Jill Scott's epic Sport Relief challengeOn today's pod: Manchester City complete a historic domestic double after a commanding 4-0 win over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup...
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Hertl scores winner as Vegas steal Game 1 road winHurricanes squander early two-goal lead in RaleighKnights move three wins from second Stanley CupTomas Hertl scored to break a third-period deadlock and give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday in Raleigh, North...
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Some scepticism had surrounded Australian's recordTime of 19.67 officially recognised to end to doubtsWorld Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set during the 200m final at the nationals in April to formally ratify the time as the World Under 20 record.On the windy...
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The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectationsThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking...
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In the first of a new series of dispatches, fans in US, Mexico and Canada tell us that they want visitors to have a good time but are angry about ticket prices, Fifa's priorities and a lack of long-term thinking from politiciansThe 2026 World Cup features 104 matches in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the USA, from Vancouver to Mexico City and...
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Bellingham takes coveted shirt with Anderson given No 8England train for first time in Florida ahead of World CupJude Bellingham has received a boost from Thomas Tuchel after being handed the coveted No 10 shirt for England's World Cup campaign.Preparations began at a training camp in Florida on Tuesday and the midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said the...
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For Antoine Semenyo, it was not so much a case of wrapped up in cotton wool but rather enveloped in a grey Ghana tracksuit. A couple of weeks out from their World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto, Ghana are in no position to take risks and so the Manchester City forward was rested in this friendly against Wales. He was one of the last players...
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England 184-4, bt India 180-5, by six wicketsVictory perfectly timed before World Cup openerEngland pulled off a statement run chase against India on Tuesday evening at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership from 76 balls between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight.This was England's...
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Pace bowler leads rout of hosts for 190 in 41-run winJosh Inglis and Cameron Green helped set 232 targetAustralia turned the tables on Pakistan, battling their way to victory on a difficult track at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to level the ODI series one-apiece with one to play. On a surface catered for spinners seamer Nathan Ellis was the star,...
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'Right now, I'm a Manchester United player' says strikerToone back in England camp after injury absencesElla Toone has said she will have to decide "what's best for me” as she weighs up her long-term future with one year remaining on her Manchester United contract.The England midfielder, speaking before Friday's crucial Women's World Cup...
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Four years to the day after England's first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord's, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same oppositionFour years to the day after England's first Test under Brendon McCullum began against New Zealand at Lord's, the start of a summer when players reached new heights and observers reached for new...
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Updates from 6.30pm BST start at the County Ground Kemp makes mark to level the T20 series | Mail Tanya3rd over: India 31-1 (Mandhana 8, Bhatia 9) Two wides and two fours from Bell's second over as she gets some punishment from Bhatia, through point and deep third.Verma is eager for more runs but cramped for room, gets an outside edge ball which...
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World No 2 wins quarter-final 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3Zverev will face Jakub Mensik in last fourFor at least a few fleeting moments, it appeared that something significant might be unfolding on Tuesday beneath the Court Philippe-Chatrier roof. Rafael Jódar had started his first grand slam quarter-final desperate to make his mark and he spent the first 40...
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Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five yearsBenfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid jobFulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach. The Portuguese is wanted by Benfica, who are poised to lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid.Silva departs having led Fulham to 11th in the Premier League for the...
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Brendon McCullum backs quick bowler to bring 'noise'Gus Atkinson could play if conditions less hot at Lord'sEngland have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for their first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord's starting on Thursday, postponing until the last minute a decision over whether to reward the "full noise” approach of...
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Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu's side can not just survive against the best but beat them tooThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries...
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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Southampton don't have an official club motto. But at the start of next season, as they try to leave behind the spying scandal that devastated their 2025-26 campaign, they could borrow a phrase from the poetry of Alexander Pope: to err is human; to forgive, divine. The club's owner Dragan Solak has...
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Andy Hunter to discuss the Champions League final and Arne Slot's Anfield departureRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today: Paris Saint-Germain win back-to-back Champions League titles after beating Arsenal on...
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Frenchman first choice now Iraola is in Liverpool talksPalace put off by compensation fee for Frank LampardCrystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasner but the former Bournemouth manager is...
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It was a season to remember for Vitinha, Pierre Sage and Florian Thauvin but one to forget for Paul Pogba and Nice By Get French Football News"I like feeling the match go through me,” said Vitinha at the end of December. It's an apt way for the 26-year-old to interpret his role at PSG, given that everything the team produces on the pitch...
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Abdullah Hayayei, 36, died in London accident in 2017Practice throwing cage fell on and killed UAE athleteUK Athletics has been fined £350,000 for the "wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed during a training session in east London.Abdullah Hayayei, 36, a father of five, was preparing to represent the United Arab Emirates at the...
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Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some playersSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterOrganizationally speaking, the 2026 World Cup began on 13 June 2018, when then-Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura sternly instructed the delegates to cast their vote in a cavernous conference hall...
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Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City's FA Cup triumph, England's huge qualifier against Spain and Jill Scott's epic Sport Relief challenge.On today's pod: Manchester City complete a historic domestic double after a commanding 4-0 win over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.The...
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'Treatment is going well,' says 75-year-old Scotland greatJohn Barnes also reveals he had his prostate removedSir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The Liverpool legend, 75, confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday having mistakenly posted about his treatment earlier in the day.Liverpool have said: "The support, best...
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Interest in joining the English top flight is strong, but how non-professional players are treated remains a key obstacleSeveral clubs including Bath have registered their interest in joining England's Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR). The expansion of the top flight has no concrete timeline, but the possibility of the league growing has thrown up...
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Iconic blue shirt was worn in 5-2 win against SwedenSotheby's auction takes place in New York in JulyPelé's iconic blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final is expected to become one of the most expensive football artefacts ever sold after being put up for auction.The Brazilian was 17 when he scored two goals in the 5-2 win over Sweden to...
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Negotiations with Spaniard have progressed quicklyAssistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper to join tooAndoni Iraola is close to being confirmed as Liverpool's new head coach after agreeing a deal in principle to succeed Arne Slot.Iraola has been in talks with Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, over replacing Slot after the Dutchman was...
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Saints head coach issues apology in club video messageDragan Solak wants to 'close the chapter and look ahead'Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the spying scandal that culminated in Southampton being kicked out of the Championship playoff final. Southampton, who observed training sessions of three opponents last season, were denied the...
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Goalkeeper Earps leaving PSG after two seasonsLéon has won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary Earps and the Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers, the Guardian understands, after agreements were reached for them when their contracts expire at the end of June.Earps has been keen on a return...
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Julian Nagelsmann will rely on a Bayern-based core, but individual class is in worryingly short supplyThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up...
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Second major of the year is wide open after exits of Sinner and Djokovic, paving way for a first-time finalist in ParisIn the immediate aftermath of one of the most significant wins of his career, a victory over the unheralded Zachary Svajda that sent him into his first quarter-final at Roland Garros on Monday, Flavio Cobolli was posed a...
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Wigan turned to young players to win their two finals on Saturday. England's coaches should take the same approachBy No Helmets RequiredThe new England coach, Brian McDermott, has a job on his hands. The man he replaced, Shaun Wane, must have watched the Challenge Cup final on Saturday from the padded seats at Wembley and thought he had dodged a...
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Sebastián Beccacece has established a miserly defence and Moisés Caicedo's ability in midfield could help team take the next stepThis article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three...
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World No 1 wins 7-5, 6-3 to reach quarter-finals'Really important they put match as night session'Three years after the Roland Garros organisers last declared a women's match worthy of being called the best of the day in Paris, the total collapse of one half of the men's draw and a fourth round between two of the three most successful active...
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Club slashed team budget despite near-promotionHead coach quit after decision players called 'cold'Plymouth Argyle have said they "did not take lightly” their decision to significantly reduce their women's team's budget and tell the squad via email that their contracts were not being renewed.The Guardian reported on Sunday evening that the vast...
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Interns were pressured into recording other clubsSouthampton owner does not plan to sack EckertSouthampton's head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated the practice of spying on opponents, according to new documents which also show that an intern tasked with recording rival training sessions was assured the "manager loved it”.Southampton were expelled...
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Addresses media for first time since losing friends in car accidentFormer world champion to return to ring in tune-up for Tyson Fury boutAnthony Joshua has stressed that rather than coming to terms with his own grief after the car accident in which two of his closest friends died last December, his primary focus has been on helping their parents....
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Left-back signs deal to 2029 with option for further yearIreland international grew up as a Chelsea fanChelsea have announced the signing of the left-back Katie McCabe, whose Arsenal contract expires on 1 July. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain last month announced her Arsenal exit after 11 years and has signed a three-year deal with...
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Series against New Zealand will be a litmus test to see if the leadership team's failed approach has really changedThere's a quote from Legacy, James Kerr's book about the All Blacks, that I have always liked: "Our values decide our character, our character decides our value.” As England's Test side sets about its great post-Ashes reset, I think...
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Two-time Defensive Player of the Year lands in LASwap sends LB Jared Verse, draft picks to ClevelandThe Cleveland Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for linebacker Jared Verse and three draft picks in a blockbuster deal on Monday.Garrett, 30, is a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time Pro Bowl...
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West Ham's record Premier League goalscorer on the club's decline, the benefits of therapy and always being asked about his car crash'I never thought I needed therapy,” says Michail Antonio during a long conversation about the darker side of football, trauma and where it went wrong for West Ham. "I was always a happy person. But I had so many...
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Spain star's Manchester City contract expires next yearFrance fear William Saliba could miss entire World CupThe Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium in...
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'The heat is a challenge but we are prepared already'Head coach believes team can go far at tournamentHeat and humidity will be obstacles to overcome but England have full belief in their ability and can go far at the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel has said. The head coach has received help from Team GB, drawing on their Olympic experiences, and other...
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The origin of PSG's largesse and the effect it's had on their domestic game can't be ignored, even as we appreciate the team's stunning qualitySign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterSince 1990, only one side had ever successfully defended the Champions League – Real Madrid, who won three in a row between 2016 and 2018. Paris...
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Fans and professionals alike are desperate for positivity after last year's damp squib, but there is reason for hopeOne of the major benefits of announcing a "five-year plan” is that it should buy you some time but Epsom's ambitious scheme to revive the status and popularity of the Derby, which was unveiled in December, may be an exception. There...
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Analysts trace illegal views to 3.7m IP addresses in UKChampions League final watched legally by more than 7mArsenal's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain attracted more than 16.2 million views on illegal streams in the UK after not being made free to air.Analysis conducted for the Guardian by the technology analyst Gaming...
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75-year-old says he has 'top doctor' working on his caseNewcastle send 'heartfelt support and warmest wishes'The former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. His family had said in January the former England, Liverpool and Newcastle player had been diagnosed with cancer and the 75-year-old provided an...
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