The competition returned after the international break as the reigning champions put on a devastating display and Italy looked for its next saviourFamous faces in the crowd for English teams’ home matches on Wednesday. While Prince William delighted in his beloved Aston Villa’s 6-0 romp over Fenerbahce, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City homecoming was spoiled by…
Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as offUnder new rules introduced for this World Cup, nation-swapping is not only possible, it is virtually encouraged. And like the cheeseburger spring rolls at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night, it’s a culture clash that…
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Expenditure rises to £564,000 in 2025-26 seasonCost of hosting FA Council meetings also almost doublesThe Football Association spent 25% more on Wembley hospitality and freebies for FA Council members last season, the Guardian can reveal. Latest accounts show expenditure on tickets and hospitality rose from £452,300 in the 2024-25 season to £564,400 in 2025-26.While fans…
A famous name and record attendances have given FCK a platform but a difficult start in Denmark’s top-flight shows success on the pitch is not guaranteedOn an August day in 2024, 5,165 fans gathered at Vanløse Idrætspark to watch FC Copenhagen (FCK) take on B73 Slagelse in their first league match. For Denmark’s most successful…
Updates as the Kangaroos and Kiwis open the tournament in SydneyAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailTonight’s referee is Adam Gee, the man in the middle of the recent NRL grand final. He excelled quietly on that occasion and the big match rewards keep flowing his direction.The 2026 men’s RLWC features ten teams. Eight…
Former England manager last went to game in May 2025He says he got only brief enjoyment from wins by the endGareth Southgate has all but ruled out a return to Premier League management and revealed he “didn’t even enjoy the wins” for more than a couple of minutes towards the end of his time in…
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Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent after his England central contract was not renewed on Monday.