Fifa president Gianni Infantino has told critics to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of “spreading hate and false rumours” about his leadership, the governing body and the World Cup. In a 15-slide…
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Morocco, the hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, opened the tournament with a 4-0 thrashing of Kenya on Sunday. Morocco, the hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON,…
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Lando Norris ended the first half of the Formula 1 season with a victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix that he described as “one of my best performances”. It was a drive that had been…
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RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdrew their interest. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international was previously a target for Liverpool, who had an initial bid of £69m rejected…
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Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claimed an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships. He also equalled his personal best, which he set in winning gold at the 2024 Olympics…
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World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named…
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Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to join Chelsea on a long-term contract after the clubs reached agreement on a deal for the player. BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that both clubs had held positive talks over…
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Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after…
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Newcastle United have signed Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for a fee which could rise to £34m. The Frenchman has joined the club on a five-year deal after undergoing a medical on Tyneside on Thursday. “I was…
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Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after police twice stopped him for speeding in Sydney on the same night. The 22-year-old Australia midfielder was stopped in a BMW Coupe…
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