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Quiñones and Jiménez end Mexico's 40-year knockout curse with 2-0 win over Ecuador
Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez struck within nine minutes of each other in the first half as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16 — their first knockout-stage victory since hosting the 1986 tournament.
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Gerrard texted Kroos to join Liverpool in 2014 — and Kroos let him down gently
Steven Gerrard has revealed he was asked by Brendan Rodgers to personally recruit Toni Kroos to Liverpool in 2014, only for the German midfielder to politely decline before signing for Real Madrid instead.
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Hincapie sent off for covering his mouth as Ecuador fall to Mexico in World Cup last 32
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was shown a red card in stoppage time after covering his mouth during a conversation with Santiago Giménez — only the second player dismissed under the World Cup's new rule. Mexico won 2-0 to reach the last 16 for the first time in 40 years.
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Tonali agrees personal terms with Spurs as £90m Newcastle exit edges closer
Sandro Tonali has reportedly agreed a contract with Tottenham Hotspur worth £10.3m per year until 2032, with Spurs expected to submit a second bid exceeding £86m to Newcastle United for the Italy midfielder.
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Arsenal release eight academy players as Arteta completes £34.5m Hincapie signing
Arsenal have parted ways with eight academy players as contracts expired on Tuesday, while Mikel Arteta has confirmed Piero Hincapie's permanent signing from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m after the defender's title-winning loan spell.
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Arsenal's Hincapie sent off for covering his mouth as Ecuador crash out of World Cup
Piero Hincapie was shown a red card for covering his mouth while confronting Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, becoming the second player dismissed for the offence at the tournament. Ecuador were eliminated in the round of 32.
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Gilberto Mora becomes second-youngest starter in World Cup knockout history as Mexico down Ecuador
Seventeen-year-old Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora made history as Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup player and the second-youngest to start a knockout game, shining in a 2-0 round-of-32 win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium.
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Barcola not for sale at PSG as Liverpool's £112m Diomande target admits he expects to leave Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain have made clear that Bradley Barcola is not available despite Liverpool's interest, while RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has publicly confirmed he expects to depart the German club this summer.
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Bisping fires back at Hearn after UFC fighter pay attack over Aspinall
Michael Bisping has hit back at boxing promoter Eddie Hearn after Hearn accused the former UFC champion of lacking the backbone to speak up about Tom Aspinall's pay, calling Hearn's comments "absolute horse s**t" and offering a face-to-face debate in London.
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Foden close to new deal but Rodri and Ake futures cloud Man City's summer rebuild
Manchester City face a series of contract decisions this summer with five first-team players entering the final year of their deals. Phil Foden has broadly agreed terms on an extension, while Rodri's Real Madrid links and Nathan Ake's search for regular football add uncertainty.
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Fernandes, Martinez, Shaw and Bayindir enter final year of their Manchester United contracts
Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Altay Bayindir have all entered the last 12 months of their Manchester United deals, with Shaw at particular risk of leaving on a free transfer next summer.
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Rashford and United agree loan return is last resort as Carrick eyes budget signings
Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United under Michael Carrick, but both parties reportedly prefer an alternative solution. Meanwhile, United are rethinking their transfer strategy after Premier League asking prices soared past £80m.
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Tom Wright hails Declan Meredith's swagger as uncapped Brumby earns Wallabies call-up
ACT Brumbies fullback Tom Wright says fly-half Declan Meredith's confidence has soared this season, with the 26-year-old rewarded by a place in Australia's 37-man squad for the July Nations Championship after starting 14 of 15 Super Rugby games.
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Chiefs confirm Samipeni Finau's departure as All Black heads to Japan
Blindside flanker Samipeni Finau is leaving the Chiefs after 75 appearances and 11 tries, signing with Yokohama. The 27-year-old All Black departs one of Super Rugby's most formidable loose forward units.
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Arsenal's £45m Guimaraes bid rejected as Newcastle hold extension clause over Gunners
Arsenal have had an intermediary offer of £45m for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes turned down, with Newcastle also holding a 12-month contract extension option that could keep the Brazilian at St James' Park until 2029.
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FIFA defend disallowed Tah header as Nagelsmann calls Germany's World Cup exit a scandal
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has backed the VAR decision to rule out Jonathan Tah's late header against Paraguay, after Germany were knocked out on penalties in the round of 32 and coach Julian Nagelsmann branded the call a 'complete scandal'.
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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco in July transfer
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco once he turns 18 on July 13, completing a deal agreed with Fortaleza CEIF last year. The teenager made four senior appearances in Colombia's top flight last season.
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Gyokeres salutes 'incredible' Mbappe after France end Sweden's World Cup run
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eliminated Sweden in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, ending Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres' tournament. Gyokeres praised Mbappe's masterclass but admitted Sweden could not sustain their defensive effort for 90 minutes.
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FIFA defends tightened goalkeeper-protection rules after disallowed goal ends Germany's World Cup
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has explained the stricter obstruction guidelines that led to Jonathan Tah's extra-time header being ruled out against Paraguay, a decision that ultimately sent Germany out of the World Cup on penalties.
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Super Rugby Pacific scraps lucky-loser system and adds two extra games for 2027
Super Rugby Pacific has overhauled its 2027 season format, eliminating the widely criticised lucky-loser playoff rule and expanding each team's schedule from 14 to 16 games across a 17-week competition window.
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