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Bellingham's brace fires England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, booking a World Cup quarter-final place. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the best night of his England career after a match delayed an hour by a storm.
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Unbeaten Garza steps in to face Basharat at UFC 329 after Ewing injury withdrawal
Farid Basharat will now face debutant John Garza in a bantamweight prelim at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, after original opponent Ethyn Ewing withdrew last week with a training injury.
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Balerdi, Greenwood, Højbjerg: OM set to lose several key players this summer
Back in training under Bruno Genesio's orders, OM players could be numerous to leave the club this summer. Balerdi and Greenwood have requested transfers, while Atalanta is interested in Højbjerg.
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Henderson suffers wrist injury in World Cup celebrations after England beat Mexico
Jordan Henderson was hospitalised overnight after tumbling over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, casting serious doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Volkanovski backs Holloway to finish McGregor in UFC 329 return after five-year absence
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has predicted Max Holloway will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, warning that McGregor's five-year layoff and fading sharpness will ultimately cost him against a more defensively refined Holloway.
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Bentley taunts Mexico fans and receives throat-slit threats during 10-man England's Azteca triumph
Former England winger David Bentley traded gestures with furious Mexico supporters at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England survived to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Bentley later celebrating through the stadium concourse.
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Coulthard urges FIA to prioritise entertainment after Silverstone safety car finish denies sprint finale
David Coulthard has called on the FIA to make entertainment a priority after the British Grand Prix ended under the safety car, robbing fans of a green-flag finish despite Charles Leclerc's historic victory for Ferrari.
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Olmo dismisses Real Madrid's criticism as envy after two trophy-less years
Dani Olmo has told RAC1 that Real Madrid's public attacks on Barcelona are a predictable response to two barren seasons for Los Blancos, during which the Blaugrana collected La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury tumbling over the advertising hoardings at the final whistle of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was hospitalised in Mexico City and is highly unlikely to feature again this summer.
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Antonelli insists title momentum intact despite Silverstone misery cutting lead to 25 points
Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 championship lead has been cut to just 25 points over George Russell and 32 over Lewis Hamilton after a broken wheel shield and a track-limits penalty left him pointless at Silverstone, following an earlier retirement in Barcelona.
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Bellingham double and Kane penalty send 10-man England past Mexico into World Cup quarter-finals
England survived a second-half red card to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty. Thomas Tuchel's side face Norway in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
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Henderson hospitalized after fall celebrating England's World Cup qualification
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Mexico, but the evening was marred by Jordan Henderson's wrist injury. The 36-year-old midfielder was hospitalized after falling during post-match celebrations.
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Real Madrid ready to offer €260M for Olise, Bayern remains inflexible
According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Real Madrid is preparing an offer of €222 million plus €38 million in bonuses to lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich — which would make it the most expensive transfer in football history.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak post-match fall leaves wrist badly injured
Jordan Henderson suffered a nasty wrist injury after slipping on an advertising board while celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. With FIFA rules preventing squad replacements after the group stage, the 36-year-old midfielder could miss the rest of the tournament.
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Bellingham's double sends England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the greatest night of his international career.
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Man City set to loan Alleyne to Championship club after defensive depth tested last season
Manchester City are weighing up loan offers from several Championship clubs for 21-year-old defender Max Alleyne, who impressed Pep Guardiola after being recalled mid-season to cover injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
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England fans desert Monday commute after Bellingham and Kane sink Mexico past 4am
Roads and railway stations across Britain fell unusually quiet on Monday morning after millions of England supporters stayed up past 4am to watch the Three Lions beat Mexico in a weather-delayed World Cup tie, with many opting to work from home, take leave, or simply not show up.
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Tottenham seal club-record £100m Tonali signing to complete midfield revamp
Tottenham have signed Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a club-record deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5m. The move takes Spurs' summer spending to £237m as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes his squad.
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Henderson stretchered off with broken wrist after freak fall in England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital after landing badly on his wrist while celebrating England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad" and suggested surgery may be required.
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UEFA accuse FIFA of crossing 'a red line' over Balogun's suspended World Cup ban
UEFA have issued a formal condemnation of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the Monaco forward to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16. The ruling, reportedly linked to discussions between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump, has drawn widespread criticism.
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