Michael Olise: Origins
The origin story of France’s newest superstar begins closer to home than you might think.
Premier League pre-season – who are your club playing?
The World Cup is still going on but Premier League clubs will soon begin their pre-season friendlies – who is your club taking on and when?
Newcastle: What’s going on with Bruno Guimaraes’ future in doubt?
A vision was set out to Guimaraes when he joined a club fighting relegation. Newcastle‘s hierarchy at the time said they did not just want to go on to qualify for the Champions League – they ultimately wanted to win it. Newcastle have twice…
Porro doubles Spain's lead over France
Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain’s lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France
Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina – or it is ‘anyone but England’?
While Scottish broadcaster Andrew Neil declared his support, external for the Three Lions following Scotland’s elimination, comments made last week by SNP MP Lara Bird suggest the King was right not to expect Scots to back England. Bird, who is…
World Cup 2026: Half-time for final to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey…
World Cup 2026: France v Spain player ratings for World Cup semi-final
Mike Maignan: Guessed the right way for Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty but beaten for pace and power. Also guilty of some poor distribution. 5 Jules Kounde: Struggled at times with his passing. France have looked so solid at the back at this World Cup…
Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in Scottish League Cup groups
Dundee United’s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were stunned by third-tier Montrose. Jim Goodwin’s top-flight side, who needed a stoppage-time penalty to beat Stirling Albion on…
Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.