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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye produces two moments of quality in front of goal soon after coming off the bench, scoring an impressive double against Iraq in their Group I battle to help fire his side into the last 32. MATCH REPORT: Senegal 5-0 Iraq Available to UK users only. Source …

Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo. Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 26, is expected to complete a move to Chelsea for about 55m euros (£47.4m) …

Many international fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of tipping servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in. England supporter Geoff Pryor said he understood tipping for good service, but he found it “weird” when buying a bottle of water …

Wright suggested that those attendance figures, plus the talent and storylines that Scottish football has to offer, should attract a more lucrative TV deal when compared with Norway. The Premiership attracted huge interest last term as a gripping title fight went down to a final-day decider between eventual champions Celtic …

Ipswich Town Women have signed forward Kit Graham on a two-year contract following a successful loan spell last season. The 30-year-old joined Town from Tottenham Hotspur in January and scored twice in 10 games, both long-range strikes in a 3-0 win over Birmingham City. “The girls worked so hard to …

So where has it all gone wrong? Part of the answer may lie beyond the coach’s control. It is striking how many of Uruguay’s players have failed to kick on at club level. Federico Valverde has yet to make an impact in the tournament, though he is now a star …

Arsenal have held exploratory talks over potential moves for Newcastle pair Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The Gunners want to add a new central midfielder to their squad this summer and are assessing numerous options, with Guimaraes and Tonali among the players the club have actively explored. As things stand, …

England’s World Cup campaign began with an impressive win over Croatia and a frustrating draw with Ghana. As the Three Lions prepare to take on Panama on Saturday (22:00 BST), we want to test your knowledge of the players who have made the most appearances for England at World Cups. …

I have heard people say that Spain are missing a really elite number nine but with Oyarzabal, we have someone who we know can score the big goals, when it matters. We appreciate him, even if he is not seen as a superstar by others. He used to play more …

Other competitions have a lower bar for VAR, and the video officials get involved more often. That creates a cloak of consistency, because people expect interventions, but it does not necessarily mean VAR is being used as originally intended, for the real howlers. Take the Champions League as a comparison. …

Brentford are in talks with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk over hosting their Champions League fixtures at the Gtech Community Stadium for the forthcoming season. Shakhtar will directly enter the league phase of the 2026-27 competition. Initially, they had qualified for the third qualifying round but were moved into the league …

Both the BBC and ITV face a hectic turnaround in deciding who gets to broadcast which matches from the World Cup’s round of 32 in the coming days. The duo are the two national broadcasters in the United Kingdom for the tournament, and get an even split over how many …

At a fan zone, we met Egyptian fans cheering on Mexico days before their team takes on Iran. For them gay pride was irrelevant. “Right now it’s about two teams trying to get to the next round,” Makarius Demian told us, adding that he supports gay rights. “Pride match or …

Brentford are in talks with Burnley over a move to sign winger Jaidon Anthony on a permanent basis. The 26-year-old is exploring options to remain in the Premier League after being relegated to the Championship with Burnley last season. Brentford have emerged as the frontrunners among several Premier League clubs, …

In this summer’s World Cup, there have been a number of controversial issues involving the US, which is hosting 78 of the 104 matches. In April, rights groups urged fans, players, journalists and other visitors to “exercise caution” if travelling to the US. More than 120 organisations collectively issued a …

Daizen Maeda’s smart finish to Japan’s team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga’s long-range strike as Sweden fight back to earn a 1-1 draw, ensuring both sides progress to the World Cup knockout stages. MATCH REPORT: Japan 1-1 Sweden – Group F Available to UK users only. Source link

Ecuador’s World Cup qualification campaign began with a three-point deduction slapped on them back in 2022 for fielding Colombia-born Byron Castillo, who Chile claimed was ineligible to play the qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar. They began the 2026 qualifiers under Felix Sanchez, who guided them to three wins …

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams. MATCH REPORT: Ecuador 2-1 Germany – Group E Available to UK users only. Source link

Reece James missed training with England on Thursday which has thrown his fitness into doubt for the Three Lions’ final Group L game against Panama. The 26-year-old right-back suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and did not train with his team-mates in England’s penultimate …

Reece James missed training with England on Thursday which has thrown his fitness into doubt for the Three Lions’ final Group L game against Panama. The 26-year-old right-back suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and did not train with his team-mates in England’s penultimate …