Sports Uruguay blames FIFA after travel chaos and plane mix-up Uruguay blamed FIFA after travel delays left the team waiting for permission to fly to its first World Cup match. The squad had been training in Cancún ahead of Monday evening's game in Miami against Saudi Arabia. The plane scheduled to take them to Florida lacked authorization to
Sports Waddle urges Tonali and Guimaraes to be honest amid transfer talk Ex-Newcastle star Waddle urged Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to address transfer speculation directly rather than letting it fester. He noted that Tonali is not involved at the World Cup and questioned who is driving the rumours: "If it's not the player, it's got to
Sports Federico Chiesa determined to stay at Liverpool after Arne Slot exit Federico Chiesa is reportedly ready to fight for his future at Liverpool following the departure of Arne Slot. Marginalised under the previous regime, the Italian international is said to be determined to make his mark under incoming coach Andoni Iraola. Chiesa finished the season with just 726 minutes of action
Sports England's approach to Jude Bellingham mirrors Gascoigne and Hoddle James once graced England squads that featured the likes of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes. Plenty of selection posers were faced back then, and nothing has changed down the years. The Three Lions famously failed to make the most of having Tottenham legend Hoddle at their disposal in
Sports Ousmane Dembele poised to extend PSG stay after standout season RMC Sport says Ousmane Dembele is close to signing a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain after a transformative spell at the Parc des Princes. The 29-year-old has become a cornerstone of a side that claimed Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Champions League, and he was named
Sports Cherki and Yamal? Leboeuf backs 'insane' Barcelona attack Frank Leboeuf has suggested Rayan Cherki could form an “insane” attacking partnership with Lamine Yamal at Camp Nou, saying the France midfielder’s creative instincts would suit Barcelona’s taste for entertainers. Cherki is currently starring for Manchester City, but a future switch to La Liga is not being ruled
Sports Ruben Amorim set to become AC Milan manager on two-year deal Ruben Amorim is set to return to the touchline after reaching agreement to become AC Milan's next manager. The Portuguese tactician, out of work since his dismissal from Manchester United in January, is expected to sign an initial two-year deal to replace Massimiliano Allegri at the San Siro.
Sports Scotland vs Morocco World Cup 2026 preview Scotland and Morocco meet on 19 June 2026 at 22:00 GMT (18:00 EST) at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) with Group C already tight after the opening round. Scotland kicked off with a 1-0 win over Haiti, while Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides aware
Sports I canceled a luxury cruise to afford World Cup final tickets Soccer has been a lifelong passion for me, and after missing out in the lottery rounds I decided I wanted to be at the final no matter the cost. I bought a category 3 ticket for $10,925 to see the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in July, even
Sports Ismael Saibari agrees €55m move to Bayern as medical planned in US Bayern Munich are close to completing a deal for Ismael Saibari after the PSV Eindhoven winger agreed to a €55 million move. The Morocco international was one of the Eredivisie's standout performers last season and is set to undergo a medical with the German club. The fee would
Sports Mexico vs South Korea: 2026 World Cup preview Mexico vs Republic of Korea will kick off on 18 June 2026 at 21:00 EST (19 June at 01:00 GMT). The Guadalajara clash carries big Group A implications after both nations opened the tournament with contrasting, confidence-boosting wins: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 and South Korea recovered to
Sports How to watch Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Australia's Group D fixtures are listed as: 13/06 v Turkey at BC Place (Vancouver), 9:00 PM; 19/06 v United States at Seattle Stadium (Seattle), 12:00 PM (Noon); and 25/06 v Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Santa Clara), 7:00 PM. In
Sports Marc Cucurella completes £52m transfer to Real Madrid Real Madrid have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in a deal worth £52 million, the first major acquisition of Jose Mourinho’s second spell at the Bernabéu. The Spain international returns to his homeland after five years in the Premier League. The deal is worth an initial
Sports Real Madrid step aside as Man Utd emerge favourites for Fernandes Real Madrid have stepped back in the race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and regard Manchester United as the clear favourites. Despite Jose Mourinho's recent return to the Santiago Bernabeu, Los Blancos are not expected to make a formal approach as United's negotiations have reached
Sports Friedel: Let De Zerbi pick three of six Spurs signings Former Spurs goalkeeper Friedel believes the former Brighton and Marseille boss can deliver a reversal in fortune and has shaken a sleeping giant from its slumber. "Nope, they’ll flip the script now," he said. He urged the club to give De Zerbi room to sign the players
Sports Pokémon Officially Commits To Being the Most Accessible Esport The 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships drew thousands to New Orleans and included a major announcement: The Pokémon Company International confirmed NAIC will move to Chicago in 2027 to accommodate continued growth. At a roundtable attended by Collider, Director of Global Esports & Events Chris Brown described Pokémon’s
Sports Declan Rice can use World Cup to stake claim as England captain After Arsenal lost to Manchester City in April, Declan Rice went viral when he slumped to his heels, sprang to his feet and shouted, "It's not done!" A few weeks later it was done: City dropped points while the Gunners won their final five games and
Sports Lamine in perfect condition; Yamal available for Spain's opener Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente delivered a boost ahead of the World Cup opener, saying Lamine Yamal is "in perfect condition" to face Cape Verde. The Barcelona winger suffered a serious injury on April 22 that threatened his tournament debut but has recovered quicker than expected
Sports Ousmane Dembele in prime position to bolster case for second Ballon d'Or Four years ago in Qatar Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory while Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick in the final earned him the tournament's Golden Boot. On the other side, Ousmane Dembele — once viewed as a talent who could one day reopen the GOAT debate — produced
Sports Socceroos swap kit bags for designer pouches as off-field style levels up Suited and booted Socceroos stepped off the bus in Vancouver before a 2-0 win over Turkey, many of them carrying designer pouches. Tete Yengi and Mo Touré appeared to have Goyard, while Burberry checks and monograms from Louis Vuitton and Dior were also spotted. The team’s suits came from
Sports Isak and Gyokeres among scorers as Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1 Sweden made a devastating statement of intent at the 2026 World Cup, dismantling Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey to top Group F. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres both scored as the Scandinavians proved too powerful for their African opponents. Isak put a difficult debut season with Liverpool behind him with a
Sports Tom Brady reunites with ex Bridget Moynahan at son Jack's graduation Nineteen years after they split, Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan came together for their son Jack’s high school graduation. The athlete posted a series of pictures from the ceremony, including one of himself and the Blue Bloods actress standing on either side of Jack. “One of the proudest days
Sports Belgium vs Egypt World Cup 2026 preview: what to expect Belgium and Egypt meet in Seattle on 15 June 2026, kick-off 20:00 GMT (16:00 EST) at Lumen Field. The Group G opener carries big stakes: Iran and New Zealand also sit in the section, so neither side can afford a slow start. The stadium’s booming atmosphere will
Sports Salgado likens Lamine Yamal's 'one-on-three' quality to Lionel Messi Former Spain defender Michel Salgado says Lamine Yamal possesses a rare technical quality that invites comparison with Lionel Messi. He highlighted the teenager’s fearlessness in one-on-one situations — and even one-on-two or one-on-three scenarios — noting that was a defining trait of the Argentine, while adding that Messi remains “a player
Sports Two suspects detained after England boots and equipment stolen Police in Kansas City, Missouri, have detained two people after equipment belonging to the England national team was taken from a vehicle en route to their World Cup base. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department said: “We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived
