Sports Zlatan Ibrahimovic says World Cup was 'first and last' of his punditry Zlatan Ibrahimovic suggested his brief stint in sports broadcasting ended with the World Cup final, using the closing broadcast to bid a blunt farewell. The former Sweden striker joined an all-star Fox Sports panel for the tournament in North America, working alongside Thierry Henry, Alexi Lalas and host Rebecca Lowe.
Sports Matt Damon mistaken for Brad Pitt by World Cup Final commentator At Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final 2026, a Fox commentator said "Brad Pitt also among the fans here" as cameras panned to Matt Damon, 55, and his wife, Luciana Barroso. The sportscaster quickly amended, "Oh, it's Matt Damon. That's Matt Damon,
Sports Aliadiere: Champions League should be Arsenal's next priority Asked if Champions League glory is becoming the main focus for Arsenal, after scratching their Premier League title itch, ex-Gunners star Aliadiere — speaking in association with BetVictor Online Casino — said he believes it is. He reflected that last season was all about the Premier League and that winning it would
Sports Marc Cucurella to get tattoo of Luis de la Fuente Marc Cucurella has reaffirmed his commitment to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain's final victory over Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The Real Madrid defender, medal around his neck, posted on social media: "Any tattoo artists
Sports ‘Huge shift’ predicted after Guardiola exit as United sense chance Pep Guardiola's departure from the Etihad could bring a "huge shift" in Manchester, former United defender Gary Pallister warned, after a decade in which the Catalan coach oversaw 20 trophies including the 2022-23 Treble. United, who last won the Premier League in 2013 under Sir Alex
Sports Mbappe desperate to emulate Ronaldo at Real as Mourinho arrives Jeremie Aliadiere said Kylian Mbappe will have been left "devastated" and "fuming" by his recent trophy shortfall with Real Madrid and France. Despite becoming the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, he has yet to win the Champions League or a Ballon d'Or, and Spain
Sports 3 Hyrox beginner mistakes to avoid, according to a coach Hyrox mixes one-kilometer running intervals with functional-strength stations, and coach Ixchel Avirama says beginners often stumble on three common errors that sap performance and raise injury risk. First, treating Hyrox like a strength contest overlooks the running: the 1-kilometer segments add up to about five miles, more than half the
Sports Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with girlfriend Ines Garcia Lamine Yamal was at the heart of the celebrations as Spain claimed their second World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Ines Garcia Santos, a fashion and lifestyle influencer, shared a stadium photograph on social media and wrote: "You did
Sports JJ Gabriel becomes Premier League-eligible as United manage his development JJ Gabriel is now eligible to make his Premier League debut after turning 15. Manchester United are taking a cautious approach to his development and expect him to feature during pre-season before deciding whether he should step up to the Under-21s or move closer to the senior squad. Gabriel has
Sports Portugal's route to the World Cup final: fixtures, bracket and ticket info Portugal finished second in Group K after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan and a goalless draw with Colombia. Those results sent Roberto Martínez's side through to the knockout phase, where they will meet Group L runners-up Croatia in the Round of 32.
Sports Ivory Coast v Norway: worldwide broadcast options and VPN guide Broadcasters around the world will carry Ivory Coast v Norway, with a selected list showing one outlet per country and links to their homepages where available. The match will kick off on 30 Jun 2026 at 18:00. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, lets you establish a secure connection and
Sports Ismael Saibari seals Netherlands exit as Morocco win on penalties The Netherlands crashed out after a 1-1 draw with Morocco, losing 3-2 on penalties. Cody Gakpo put the Oranje ahead in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop’s stoppage-time header forced extra time and Ismael Saibari buried the decisive spot-kick. Morocco dominated possession for long stretches, cutting through the Dutch
Sports How to get Brazil vs Ivory Coast or Norway World Cup tickets Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the World Cup Round of 16 at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seleção reached the pre-quarterfinals after negotiating a high-stakes Round of 32 match against Japan and will meet the winner of
Sports Rodri to undergo surgery on 'mystery' injury, expected to miss season start Manchester City captain Rodri is set to undergo surgery for a so-called "mystery" injury and is expected to miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. The operation is scheduled to take place after Spain’s World Cup campaign, leaving him unavailable for the bulk of City’s
Sports Aston Villa demand £130m for Morgan Rogers Aston Villa have placed a £130 million valuation on Morgan Rogers as Premier League interest from Arsenal and Chelsea grows. The 23-year-old England international is currently away on World Cup duty and has become one of the most sought-after players after a standout season. The fee would top the British
Sports Como confirm Nico Paz will stay as Real Madrid keep buy-back option Como have secured Nico Paz for another season after reaching an agreement with Real Madrid. The 21-year-old will continue his development at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia under Cesc Fabregas, a move shaped by the player's own desire to remain in a familiar environment. Madrid have protected their long-term
Sports Germany knocked out by Paraguay after VAR cancels Tah header Germany were sensationally dumped out of the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann’s side dominated possession (75 percent) and outshot their opponents 21-7, but fell behind to Julio Enciso’s 42nd-minute opener. Kai Havertz levelled shortly after
Sports Martinelli speechless after stoppage-time winner sends Brazil through Gabriel Martinelli was left speechless after his dramatic stoppage-time strike completed a tense comeback for Brazil against Japan in Houston, Texas. The Arsenal forward kept his cool in the dying embers to ensure the Selecao avoided a monumental World Cup upset, and his goal — five minutes into stoppage time — became
Sports Arsenal told to back off as Bournemouth shut down Alex Scott approach Arsenal's pursuit of midfield reinforcements stalled when Bournemouth rejected an opening enquiry for midfielder Alex Scott, with Mikel Arteta seeking to strengthen his engine room. Despite Scott's rising reputation, the Cherries have no intention of sanctioning a deal for one of their most prized assets this
Sports Deschamps 'devastated' by mother's passing returns to France squad France head coach Didier Deschamps has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his mother’s passing during the World Cup. The legendary tactician took a brief leave of absence from the squad to be with his family before making a quick return to lead Les Bleus into the knockout
Sports Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit Naomi Osaka arrived on court to whoops and cheers in a floor-length ruffled gown inspired by Japanese ceremonial dress and, crucially, all in white. The dress was embroidered with cranes and cherry blossoms and she wore a traditional kanzashi hair ornament. The garment was created with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi
Sports NES cartridge blown and used as weapon during AEW Forbidden Door match At Forbidden Door, All Elite Wrestling’s pay-per-view, a 12-man steel cage match pitted two teams of six made up of several smaller alliances. One side included Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada and Kevin Knight; the other featured Kyle O’Reilly, Mark Briscoe and Orange Cassidy. Cassidy is known for carrying
Sports Ancelotti explains why Neymar stayed on the bench in Brazil win Carlo Ancelotti revealed why Neymar remained an unused substitute during Brazil's dramatic 2-1 comeback against Japan in Houston. The Santos superstar warmed up on the touchline as the game reached its climax but was sent back to the bench. Ancelotti said on the pitch: "We were waiting
Sports Kaishu Sano: 'Results are everything' as Japan's World Cup dream ends Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano offered a blunt assessment after Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner ended the Samurai Blue's World Cup run. "I think results are everything, and I'm really disappointed because this team shouldn't have ended like this. But to be beaten
Sports Deschamps: Kylian Mbappe is 'on a mission' and of 'exceptional breed' France head coach Didier Deschamps launched a strong defence of Kylian Mbappe, saying the Real Madrid-bound star is single-mindedly focused on leading Les Bleus as they enter the World Cup knockout rounds. Having returned from a brief leave following the funeral of his mother, Mbappe has, Deschamps insisted, not been
