
The Guardian - 33 min 53 sec ago
Montpellier 59-26 Ulster Dominant French side run in nine tries Ulster's dream of claiming a first trophy for 20 years were summarily dashed by a strong Montpellier side on a steamy night in Bilbao. Led by a revitalised Billy Vunipola the French side possessed too much power for their opponents and were duly rewarded with their third Challenge Cup triumph in 11 seasons. Vunipola, who last featured for England at the 2023 World Cup, was at the forefront of an increasingly dominant forward effort...

The Guardian - 1 hour 37 min ago
Defender's wife, mother, sister and brothers criticise Thomas Tuchel for excluding player from World Cup squad Five members of footballer Harry Maguire's family have now criticised the England manager, Thomas Tuchel, for omitting the Manchester United defender from his World Cup squad. Maguire has won 67 caps for the national team and was a mainstay under Tuchel's predecessor, Gareth Southgate, for the squads that reached the final of Euro 2020 and the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup...

The Healthy - 1 hour 54 min ago
Ahead of the World Cup, the former U.S. goalkeeper reflects on family, resilience, and the small acts of caregiving that carried his grandfather through cancer treatment. The post Soccer Legend Tim Howard Knows the Biggest Saves Don’t Always Happen on the Field appeared first on The Healthy .

The Independent - 2 hours 13 min ago
Agents will be fighting against the counterfeit tickets, human trafficking, drug smuggling, counterfeit products,' Markwayne Mullin said...

The Hill - 3 hours 23 min ago
The head of the White House task force for the upcoming World Cup said Friday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national soccer team must remain in isolation for 21 days if it plans to enter the U.S. amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to ESPN. Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York...

The Guardian - 3 hours 29 min ago
Tuchel unhappy at Toney's commitment in 2025 Head coach justifies not including Phil Foden Thomas Tuchel made Ivan Toney the wildcard selection of his World Cup squad after holding clear-the-air talks with him over his attitude. The England head coach also considered how Harry Kane likes to play alongside Toney before making the Al-Ahli striker the most eye-catching inclusion of his 26-man party for the tournament. Tuchel's squad announcement at Wembley was dominated as ever by the players...

The Guardian - 3 hours 29 min ago
England to be based in Kansas City near Argentina camp Governing body to try to erect protective fences The Football Association is worried England's World Cup training ground in Kansas City lacks privacy and will try to erect protective fences to guard against the team being spied on by rivals. The English game is in the grip of the spygate scandal, which has led to Southampton being expelled from Saturday's Championship playoff final for illegally surveilling the training sessions of their...

Bon Appetit - 3 hours 59 min ago
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Yard Barker - 4 hours 5 min ago
Strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins have been named to England's 26-man roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, coach Thomas Tuchel announced. Toney and Watkins impressed for their respective teams, with the former faring well with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and the latter with Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League.

Rolling Stone - 4 hours 7 min ago
From Atlanta to L.A., these Hilton hotels are near World Cup stadiums and offer plenty to do between games...

BBC - 4 hours 22 min ago
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.

Attack of the Fanboy - 4 hours 29 min ago
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Yard Barker - 4 hours 36 min ago
Due to an Ebola outbreak in their country, members of Congo's national soccer team must isolate before entering the U.S. for the World Cup. Andrew Giuliani,...

Bon Appetit - 5 hours 1 min ago
Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026 but year-round, the Midwestern city's unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.

Yard Barker - 5 hours 6 min ago
Marcus Rashford has responded after his Instagram message, posted following his England World Cup call-up, drew a backlash from Manchester United fans on Friday.

BBC - 5 hours 9 min ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's decision to go public on social media with his "shock and disappointment" on missing out on the World Cup squad was "not necessary".

BBC - 5 hours 9 min ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's decision to go public on social media with his "shock and disappointment" on missing out on the World Cup squad was "not necessary".

Sky News - 5 hours 34 min ago
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.

BBC - 5 hours 50 min ago
BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.

Yard Barker - 6 hours 11 min ago
Earlier today, Thomas Tuchel announced his England squad for the 2026 World Cup. He has made some controversial selections as such, some brilliant players have missed out.

TechRadar - 6 hours 13 min ago
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The Guardian - 6 hours 19 min ago
Tottenham's injured captain has gone back to Argentina Spurs face Everton needing a point for safety on final day Roberto De Zerbi has defended Cristian Romero's decision to miss Tottenham's decisive final game against Everton on Sunday after the Spurs captain flew to Argentina to watch his boyhood club. Romero, who has not played since injuring a knee against Sunderland last month but has a chance of playing at the World Cup, has been criticised for opting to attend Belgrano's game...

The Guardian - 6 hours 29 min ago
A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer's World Cup. There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer or Phil Foden previous stalwarts in former manager Gareth Southgate's squads. The announcement comes as the club season nears its end, with a historic week for Arsenal winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking an incredible and diverse celebration from fans. Lucy Hough speaks to sportswriter...

The Guardian - 6 hours 49 min ago
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In a ceremony carrying all the suspense of the official ribbon-cutting of a supermarket that has been open to shoppers for three months, journalists dutifully convened at Wembley on Friday to confirm that the England Geopolitics World Cup squad leaked into the public domain on Thursday was definitely the same as the one that was actually picked . Having been "exclusively" revealed by various hacks, Mr 15%s, Harry Maguire and assorted members...