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Iran are among the countries who have qualified for this summer’s World Cup but their participation in the tournament, to be hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from 11 June, remains in doubt. They are scheduled to open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand and Belgium in Los …

Aberdeen have signed former St Mirren defender Elvis Bwomono, and sold midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen to Norwegian second-tier club FK Haugesund. Bwomono, who can play at centre-back or right-back, joins to the end of the season after short trial period to help with an injury crisis in defence. Aberdeen currently …

Despite an unprecedented rise, Wrexham are continuing to look up. Improving their iconic Stok Cae Ras home is viewed as a “key enabler of both sporting and commercial success”. The Kop Stand – which will house 7,500 fans, taking the stadium’s total capacity to more than 18,000 – is due …

Argentina great Lionel Messi has had a stand named after him by his current club Inter Miami. The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, signed for the MLS club in 2023 after a trophy-laden career in Europe with Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. He has gone on …

Carney Chukwuemeka’s name was trending all over social media this week. Had the Borussia Dortmund midfielder scored a worldie? Maybe he had produced an outrageous piece of skill? It was a little bit more strange than that. The former Aston Villa and Chelsea midfielder has now made 97 senior appearances …

Using the global recognition of Real Madrid and the Bernabeu is the latest marketing strategy used by the Madrid Open to increase its visibility. Among its tactics in recent years has been changing the clay surface to an eye-catching blue, using fashion models instead of ball kids and holding the …

Officers have now made a total of 11 arrests since violent scenes marred the end of the Scottish Cup quarter final at Ibrox on 8 March. Source link

At the start of February, South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie was forced to clarify remarks from his deputy that South Africa was set to step in as Wafcon hosts, adding further fuel to talk of a potential switch from Morocco. McKenzie went on to say that “South Africa has …

Looking ahead to Scotland’s first match since World Cup qualification as we welcome Japan. Source link

England superfan Andy Milne says he is selling his house to fund a trip to watch the Three Lions at the World Cup this summer. The 62-year-old gained recognition after a photo of him wearing an England shirt while gleefully holding a replica World Cup trophy went viral during the …

England take on Uruguay in a friendly on Friday and to mark the match we’re looking back to the last time the two played each other at the 2014 World Cup. Luis Suarez starred in the Group D encounter, helping Uruguay to a 2-1 win which, after other results went …

Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams both missed from the spot as Wales were beaten 4-2 on penalties despite Bosnia missing their first spot-kick. Available …

BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester United and England’s Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton and her rise to prominence in the WSL. Watch live coverage of Manchester United v Manchester City in the WSL, on Saturday, 28 March at 13:15 …

Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0 to Italy in Bergamo, bringing their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup to an end. Source link

Available for 29 days Delyth Lloyd is at the Cardiff City stadium and it’s heartbreak for Wales as they lost 4-2 on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The deadlock couldn’t be broken after it finished 1-1 in extra time and Bosnia-Herzegovina will go on to face Italy in the play-off final on …

Substitutions did not help Wales’ cause. With the dangerous Daniel James, scorer of Wales’ spectacular long-range goal, and David Brooks taken off, their replacements Liam Cullen and Mark Harris struggled to influence the game. “I don’t think that’s fair,” Bellamy said. “No, we make changes all the time and we …

Wales manager Craig Bellamy says he’s “disappointed” his side couldn’t hold on for victory in their World Cup play-off semi final against Bosnia-Herzegovina, as they conceded an 86th minute equaliser, before going on to lose on penalties after extra time. READ MORE: Wales suffer agonising World Cup play-off shootout loss …

Northern Ireland’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are brought to an end, as they’re beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo, as the home side close in on qualifying for their first World Cup in 12 years. READ MORE: Italy end Northern Ireland’s …

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists the future is bright for his side after they lose their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy, as they’re beaten 2-0 in Bergamo. READ MORE: Italy end Northern Ireland’s World Cup hopes Available to UK users only. Source link

Graham Potter’s Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine. The Arsenal forward had not scored in 2026 qualifying before Thursday’s game in Valencia, Spain. But Gyokeres went home with the match ball after …