World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Euro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double.
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Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026
Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
DRC’s public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League
Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama.
Thursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters
In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly left behindGood morning. The men’s football season is reaching the sharp …
Arsenal fans in Botswana duped by public holiday prank after winning Premier League title
Supporters were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team’s first Premier League title win in 22 years
Congo cancel World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa amid deadly Ebola outbreak
Congo’s football team has cancelled a World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament
North Korean women win in South to reach Asian Champions League final
Naegohyang Women’s FC record a historic 2-1 win over Suwon FC Women on a rare trip to South Korea.
New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup
Hotel operators avoid a ‘very real threat’ by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.