With the World Cup just one year away, the list of qualified countries is growing. In South America, Brazil and Ecuador will be taking part. Ancelotti scores his first win with his new team. 

Senegal became the first African team to ever beat England, securing a 3-1 victory in a friendly match in Nottingham. It was England’s first defeat under Thomas Tuchel since he took charge in January, casting doubt over his suitability for the role.

Manchester City have agreed a €40 million fee to sign French wonderkid Rayan Cherki from Lyon. The 21-year-old will sign a five-year contract and join his new team for the upcoming Club World Cup.

Carlos Alcaraz kept hold of his French Open trophy after a five-set victory over Jannik Sinner that needs to be made into a film. American film director Spike Lee was in the centre court audience along with veteran actor Dustin Hoffman. Just saying.

Carlos Alcaraz retained his French Open title after coming back from two sets down and saving three match points against Jannik Sinner in a 5-hour and 29-minute final, the longest in tournament history.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got some much-needed assistance from his teammates in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series against the Indiana Pacers with a 123-107 victory.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday night to tie the NBA Finals at one game apiece.

Carlos Alcaraz saved three match points as he came from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner and retain his French Open title.

Kylian Mbappé bagged a goal and an assist as France beat Germany 2-0 in the Nations League bronze-medal match in Stuttgart on Sunday.