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Klopp leads the race to replace Nagelsmann as Germany manager after World Cup exit
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany manager following a shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup. Jurgen Klopp is the early favourite to succeed him, with Pep Guardiola and several other high-profile names also in contention.
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Real Madrid categorically deny interest in signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Real Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite reports linking the £107m Argentina international with a transfer to the Spanish capital.
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Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's elimination by Switzerland
Algeria was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, losing 2-0 to Switzerland. Riyad Mahrez, 35, announced his international retirement immediately after the final whistle, ending twelve years with the Fennecs.
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Former Met chief warns police 'gearing up' for 5am World Cup pub extensions
Andy Trotter, former deputy assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, has cautioned that late-notice licensing extensions allowing pubs to stay open until 5am for England's next World Cup match will force last-minute shift changes and stretch officers across the country.
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FIFA approves roadblocks for England hotel as Mexico fans plot sleepless night before Azteca clash
FIFA has granted England's request for roadblocks around their Mexico City hotel ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca, after thousands of fans disrupted Ecuador's sleep with fireworks and noise before Mexico's 2-0 round-of-32 win.
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Real Madrid deny any interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez
Real Madrid have issued a formal statement categorically denying reports linking them with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting the club has made no direct or indirect effort to sign him.
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Townsend backs 'Test match animal' Jordan to fill Russell's fly-half role against Argentina
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Tom Jordan at fly-half for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba, with Finn Russell sidelined by a calf injury. Townsend praised the Bristol back as a 'Test match animal' ahead of his 18th cap.
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Kasanganay backs PFL's middleweights as world's best ahead of interim title clash with Eblen
Impa Kasanganay has declared the PFL's middleweight division the strongest in MMA as he prepares to face former champion Johnny Eblen for the interim title at PFL Austin on July 18 — the first interim championship bout in PFL history.
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Garcia issues statement after 'African teams' remark sparks backlash following Belgium's comeback win
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has clarified his post-match comments after suggesting teams like Senegal lose tactical shape when protecting a lead, remarks widely perceived as disrespectful to African nations. The controversy follows Belgium's 3-2 extra-time comeback win over Senegal at the World Cup.
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England face 23% oxygen drop at Azteca as physiologist warns of altitude toll
Professor Mike Tipton of Portsmouth University's Extreme Environments Laboratory warns that England will experience roughly 23% fewer oxygen molecules per breath at the Estadio Azteca, reducing aerobic performance by around 10% and increasing fatigue by 15%.
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Matanovic admits hair contact as VAR technology ends Croatia's World Cup equaliser
Igor Matanovic has conceded he made 'slight contact' with the ball in the build-up to Josko Gvardiol's disallowed goal, as FIFA's Connected Ball Technology confirmed the offside call that sealed Croatia's 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
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Maresca set to bring six new backroom staff to City as Guardiola era ends
Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year deal as Manchester City head coach and is expected to confirm six new backroom appointments before pre-season begins on 20 July, with former Chelsea and Leicester allies among those set to follow him to the Etihad.
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Ronaldo's Sister Announces His International Retirement After Round of 16 Win vs Croatia
After Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, Katia Aveiro declared that this sixth World Cup would be the last international competition for her brother Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Garry vows to surpass McGregor as face of Irish MMA by dethroning Makhachev at UFC 330
Ian Garry says beating Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia would make him the most victorious Irishman in UFC history, surpassing his idol Conor McGregor's legacy.
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Arsenal's £444m summer wishlist: six transfer targets rated as Gunners weigh attacking overhaul
Arsenal are targeting up to six players worth a combined £444m this summer, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers the primary focus as Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta look to strengthen the left flank, midfield, and right back positions.
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Most Wetherspoon and Greene King pubs to stay shut despite 5am World Cup licence
The UK government has extended pub opening hours to 5am for England's round-of-16 clash with Mexico, but Wetherspoon says only five of its 800 venues will open, with staffing pressures and residential locations keeping most pubs closed.
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Modric blasts VAR after Croatia's controversial World Cup exit against Portugal
Luka Modric accused VAR of being applied selectively and incorrectly after Croatia were eliminated from the World Cup in a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, a match decided by two contentious video review decisions in the second half.
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Cormier warns Garry's late-stoppage prediction could backfire against Makhachev at UFC 330
Daniel Cormier has cautioned Ian Garry that his desire to call his shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia is a dangerous mindset — insisting the only thing that matters is winning, regardless of how.
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Savea backs debutant Love to deliver as All Blacks face full-strength France scepticism
New All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has endorsed Ruben Love ahead of the 25-year-old's first Test start at fly-half, while dismissing talk of a weakened France side as 'rubbish' on the eve of New Zealand's Nations Championship opener.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Sucic after VAR denies Croatia in dramatic World Cup exit
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 qualifier, with Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic left in tears after a 103rd-minute Gvardiol equaliser was ruled out by VAR. Ronaldo sought out Sucic at full-time to offer words of encouragement.
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