Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
-
Kane shrugs off late miss and warns England knew second-game curse was coming
Harry Kane says he flagged England's recurring second-game struggles before their 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, and insists he is not dwelling on a gilt-edged late chance he blazed over from seven yards.
Football -
Tuchel warns England not to rely on Saka to fix their World Cup struggles
Thomas Tuchel has urged England's squad to share the burden as Bukayo Saka edges closer to a starting role, cautioning that the Arsenal winger's return alone will not resolve the team's problems ahead of their final Group stage match against Panama.
Football -
Tuchel eyes Saka return and moderate rotation for England's must-win Panama clash
Thomas Tuchel is planning selective changes for England's World Cup Group L finale against Panama after Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana left their path through the tournament uncertain. Bukayo Saka, recovering from an Achilles issue, could start for the first time in the tournament.
Football -
Dana White explains why UFC skips Pride Nights: 'I don't care what you are or who you are'
UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion has no plans to host Pride Nights, arguing he prefers to stay out of all overt messaging. White added that he assumes some fighters on his roster are gay but says their identity is irrelevant to how he runs the organisation.
MMA -
Unbeaten Hokit demands Herb Dean refs his potential clash with Gane amid illegal-shots row
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit has called out Ciryl Gane and specifically requested Herb Dean as referee, joking that his durability makes Gane's illegal shots irrelevant. The quip comes as Dean faces criticism for failing to penalise Gane's back-of-the-head strikes during his interim title win over Alex Pereira.
MMA -
Unbeaten Hokit refuses to retract Michelle Obama remarks made at UFC White House event
Josh Hokit, who knocked out Derrick Lewis at the UFC White House event earlier this month, is standing firm after widespread backlash over comments he made about former first lady Michelle Obama in his post-fight interview.
MMA -
Hokit refuses to apologise for Michelle Obama slur after UFC White House backlash
Josh Hokit is standing by his bigoted comment calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man, made during his post-fight interview at UFC White House. Despite criticism from UFC CEO Dana White and widespread public backlash, Hokit says he will never backtrack.
MMA -
Oliveira demands Gaethje rematch to unify UFC and BMF lightweight titles after weigh-in injustice
Charles Oliveira has called out Justin Gaethje for a rematch following Gaethje's undisputed lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria, citing their contentious 2022 history and the controversial weigh-in that stripped Oliveira of his belt before their first fight.
MMA -
Tuchel berates Spence five times in England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel was caught on camera repeatedly shouting at Djed Spence during England's goalless stalemate with Ghana in Boston, with the full-back substituted after 65 minutes as the Three Lions failed to convert 19 shots.
Football -
Eze urges England to block out noise after Ghana stalemate leaves top spot unresolved
Eberechi Eze insists England's mentality is unchanged after a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston left Thomas Tuchel's side needing a result against Panama on Saturday to secure top spot in Group L.
Football -
Ghana boss Queiroz fumes as VAR misses Konsa penalty in England's goalless World Cup draw
Carlos Queiroz accused VAR of going 'for a coffee' after Ezri Konsa appeared to foul Prince Kwabena Adu without touching the ball in the closing stages of Ghana's 0-0 draw with England. Former England internationals Ian Wright and Gary Neville both conceded the penalty should have been given.
Football -
Tuchel rejects 'wake-up call' talk after England held goalless by Ghana at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel pushed back on suggestions England needed a jolt after they were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium on Tuesday, insisting his squad showed no overconfidence despite failing to build on their 4-2 opening win over Croatia.
Football -
Carragher says Palmer snub is haunting Tuchel after England's flat 0-0 with Ghana
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, with Jamie Carragher publicly questioning Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Cole Palmer out of the squad — a call the manager cannot now reverse.
Football -
Maguire urges England calm after Ghana stalemate as Neville singles out Gordon for axe
Harry Maguire has played down concerns after England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, drawing parallels to the 2022 World Cup. Gary Neville, meanwhile, has identified Anthony Gordon as the player most likely to lose his starting spot ahead of Saturday's Group L decider against Panama.
Football -
Bellingham admits England played with 'little bit of fear' in World Cup draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham acknowledged England were inhibited by Ghana's counter-attacking threat in their 0-0 World Cup group-stage draw in Boston, but insisted the experience against an 'exceptional' side offered valuable lessons.
Football -
Saka declared fit to start as Rice calf concern clouds England's World Cup camp
Bukayo Saka has been cleared to start for England at the World Cup after overcoming an Achilles problem, but Declan Rice was spotted limping with heavy strapping on his left calf following the goalless draw with Ghana, raising doubts over his availability against Panama.
Football -
Cole warns Scotland have 'no chance' as Brazil clash in Miami heat looms
Pundit Joe Cole has joked that Scotland were 'stitched up' by FIFA's scheduling after their crucial Group C World Cup match against Brazil was set for a 5pm kick-off in Miami, where temperatures are expected to feel like 35 degrees Celsius.
Football -
Queiroz accuses VAR of 'going for a coffee' as England escape red card and penalty in Ghana draw
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz branded England 'very lucky' after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card for a collision outside the box and Ezri Konsa escaped a penalty call for a clumsy challenge on Prince Adu in a 0-0 draw in Boston.
Football -
Bellingham in half-time bust-up with Ghana boss Queiroz as England are held to 0-0 draw
Jude Bellingham had to be pulled away by team-mate Morgan Rogers after exchanging words with Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz at half-time of England's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Boston. Queiroz said a word was used that could 'create a little bit of fire' but called it 'nothing special'.
Football -
Kane reveals how Partey's man-marking strangled England in 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Harry Kane managed just three touches in the opposition box as Ghana's disciplined defensive shape, anchored by Thomas Partey's close attention on the England captain, frustrated the Three Lions in a goalless draw at World Cup 2026.
Football
