Sports Scotland aim to break World Cup group-stage barrier against Haiti Scotland arrive at their long-awaited return to the World Cup hoping to escape a wider pattern of failure on football’s biggest stage. From 23 games at the finals the side have won only four, and the tournament’s expansion should help a team that now regards mere qualification as
Sports Cody Gakpo seeks Anfield exit amid transfer scramble Cody Gakpo has informed Liverpool he wants to leave Anfield this summer after a turbulent season for the squad. The campaign was marked by the tragic passing of teammate Diogo Jota in 2025, a loss that deeply affected the club’s psychological state. On the field, a drop in performances
Sports Klopp clarifies Musiala comments after suggestion sparks criticism Jurgen Klopp moved to clarify remarks he made while working as a World Cup pundit after suggesting Deniz Undav could start ahead of Jamal Musiala in an experimental lineup alongside Thomas Muller. The idea, offered as a tactical exercise, drew a sharp rebuke from Lothar Matthaus and prompted wider debate
Sports Brazil v Morocco: World Cup 2026 – live Kickoff is under way in New Jersey on a sweltering evening, about 89°F with humidity near 35%. The Brazilian support far outnumbers Morocco’s in the stadium as the sides get the tournament’s first glamour fixture under way. Early on, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz have operated on
Sports Alan Shearer on frosty Roy Keane ties and doubts over England's World Cup depth Alan Shearer said his relationship with Roy Keane has never been warm, telling a New York Q&A with Dion Dublin: "Keane and I have never had the best relationship. I don’t know him. But what I would say is two of my best pals in football,
Sports Folarin Balogun repays USMNT faith with dream World Cup debut American fans on social media helped kickstart Balogun’s USMNT career. As he broke out on loan at Reims in the spring of 2023, supporters flooded his Instagram with eagles and flags. A clue in a holiday photo led them to a bar in Orlando where the U.S. team
Sports Knicks aim to close out Finals in Game 5 — how to watch for free The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs as Game 5 of the NBA Finals is set for tonight, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Fans across New York have embraced the "
Sports Bradley Barcola wants PSG exit amid Arsenal & Liverpool interest Bradley Barcola is eager to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs tracking his situation. The 23-year-old made 21 league starts and featured 16 times in the Champions League last season; PSG value him at about £60 million and he has two years left
Sports Where to Watch Haiti vs Scotland Live Stream Free Kickoff is Saturday, June 13 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (Sunday 2 a.m. UK, 3 a.m. CET) at Gillette Stadium in Boston. In the UK the match is free on BBC iPlayer as part of the 104-match stream; in the US the official feeds
Sports Alvaro Arbeloa emerges as Fulham's leading candidate to replace Marco Silva Fulham are in advanced talks with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa, who has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Marco Silva at Craven Cottage. The 43-year-old took charge of Real Madrid on an interim basis after Xabi Alonso's departure in January but was unable to halt
Sports Endrick highlights Ronaldo-like discipline as he eyes World Cup and Mourinho era Endrick says the military-like discipline and sacrifices that have shaped his career draw a clear parallel with his idol Cristiano Ronaldo. Focused on the 2026 World Cup, the 19-year-old wants to use the tournament to strengthen his case for a long-term role at Real Madrid under new boss Jose Mourinho.
Sports How to Watch Brazil vs Morocco for Free: Live Stream the 2026 World Cup Kickoff is Saturday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey; in the UK the match is at 11:00 p.m. BST. BBC One will carry the game free on BBC iPlayer for UK residents, while in the
Sports Qatar v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 – live Kick-off in the San Francisco Bay Area took place in hot conditions as the teams walked out to Alan Parsons' "Sirius" and a number of empty seats. The early opening moments were subdued: Embolo had a shot blocked, then Edmilson was presented with a golden chance after
Sports Evo 2026 is struggling to attract as many competitors Final registration numbers for Evo 2026 show a clear decline from 2025. The tournament remains the world’s largest fighting game event and takes place each year in Las Vegas; thousands are still signed up for games such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, but returning titles saw notable
Sports Ruben Amorim emerges as AC Milan’s leading managerial candidate Ruben Amorim has moved to the top of AC Milan's managerial shortlist after a fresh round of talks with the former Manchester United boss. The Portuguese coach has emerged as the frontrunner to lead the Rossoneri's new era, leapfrogging other candidates in a rapidly evolving search
Sports Qatar vs Switzerland Live Stream: How to Watch World Cup 2026 Free Qatar and Switzerland meet at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday, June 13, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT, 8:00 PM UK). ITVX will stream the match free in the UK while FOX carries it over the air in the US; cord-cutters
Sports Man Utd poised to bid £70m for Mateus Fernandes Manchester United are preparing a £70m offer for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes after abandoning their pursuit of Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson when Manchester City emerged as the frontrunner and Anderson's asking price proved prohibitive. Carrick's recruitment team moved quickly to target Fernandes as
Sports Liverpool move to tie down Rio Ngumoha amid Bayern links Liverpool are moving quickly to secure Rio Ngumoha after links with Bayern Munich surfaced. The club plans a lucrative new contract to end speculation and will meet the 17-year-old's representatives to negotiate terms once he turns 18. Having signed his first professional deal last September, the club believes
Sports Ryan Reynolds celebrates Canada's dramatic World Cup opener in Toronto Actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds endured a gruelling multi-modal journey to witness Canada's opening Group B match of the 2026 World Cup at Toronto Stadium. Canada looked vulnerable early after conceding a first-half header to Jovo Lukic, but a dramatic late equaliser from substitute Cyle Larin—two
Sports Jose Fonte hails Cristiano Ronaldo as greatest for longevity and consistency Former Portugal defender Jose Fonte hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time, pointing to the forward's longevity and consistency at the highest level. Fonte, who won Euro 2016 alongside Ronaldo, highlighted the remarkable ability to perform over an extended period. He reflected on what he
Sports Wayne Rooney urges Man Utd to re-sign Scott McTominay Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to bring back Scott McTominay, saying he was bewildered when the club sanctioned the midfielder’s £26 million move to Napoli two years ago after McTominay’s transformation into a goalscoring threat. McTominay enjoyed a Scudetto-winning debut season in Italy and has become a
Sports Can Curacao, Cape Verde or any debutants cause a shock in 2026? Four nations will make their World Cup debuts this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. The expanded 48-team format means 32 nations will reach the knockout stages, with four points from three games almost certain to be enough and three points potentially sufficient. It has been 16 years since
Sports Leah Williamson jets to Ibiza with partner after England injury Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson has been spending time in Ibiza with American model Elle Smith after being ruled out of the latest England squad by injury. Williamson shared photos from the trip on Instagram with the caption "IBZ" as she continues her recovery following a frustrating
Sports Bellingham and Rogers defend Jordan Henderson's England role Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers have publicly defended Jordan Henderson amid debate over his place in England’s squad, saying the veteran’s influence stretches beyond the pitch and praising his leadership, humility and role in Thomas Tuchel’s camp ahead of the clash with Croatia. Bellingham, speaking on the
Sports Don't write off Florian Wirtz — Germany lynchpin can silence doubters Florian Wirtz's form became a hot topic during Liverpool's poor run last autumn. Gary Lineker suggested removing the No.10 from Arne Slot’s starting line-up to ease the spotlight, but still believed the £100 million signing would eventually prove his worth, citing his Champions League
