16 h. ago The new VAR rule which could feature at the World Cup for first time

VAR could adjudicate over corner decisions at next summer’s World Cup

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62 h. ago When is the Scottish Cup fourth round draw? Date, time and TV channel as Premiership clubs enter hat

How to watch the Scottish Cup fourth round draw

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66 h. ago Manchester City look to bounce back, EFL team news and buildup – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionPremier League things | Get in touchParis Saint-Germain head to Monaco in Ligue 1 today and the hosts’ confidence has been low. The lack of confidence within Sébastien Pocognoli’s side was clear on Wednesday, when Monaco drew 2-2 with Pafos in the Champions League, twice letting the lead slip.The eight-time French champions have won only one of its past five matches across all competitions, with Pocognoli saying he is still struggling to find the right formula since replacing Adi Hütter in October.We have too many variations in character and it’s up to me to bring that under control. I’ve been working on it for a month. I’m trying to understand [the team], push it and stimulate it, it’s something that takes time.Vitinha is growing and the team also. He’s so special, so different. I’m very happy for him because he deserves that. He works so hard, shows such personality.[Pedri] will play some minutes, but [won’t be in the starting]...

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3 d. ago Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions

Wiegman has had to rejig defence and captaincy for a Wembley friendly with China that should pose new challenges for LionessesWhen England welcome China to a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the sixth meeting between two nations who have been on different trajectories in recent years. The marketing has focused on the clash of continental champions – England as the holders of the European Championship and China as the winners of the 2022 Asian Cup – but there has since been a change in fortunes between the two.The widening gap was evident the last time they met, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, when England put six past the Steel Roses to progress to the last 16. It caught the eye not only because of the score but because of a bold tactical change from Sarina Wiegman – a switch from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 – to deal with the absence of Keira Walsh. It kicked the Lionesses’ campaign into life and they made the final, while China exited, registering their worst finish ...

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3 d. ago When is the Scottish Cup fourth round draw? Live stream, TV channel and start time as Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers enter

The 12 top flight teams will find out who they face for the 141st edition of the prestigious knockout competition

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4 d. ago Wild football brawl sees 17 MEN sent off as police use tear gas to break things up

Chaotic scenes unfolded following a football match in Bolivia as a brawl broke out and 17 people were sent off at full-time as terrifying scenes of violence ruin cup game

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4 d. ago It’s that time of year again, Christmas Dinner in a Cup is back

It comes with a Bovril and brandy gravy

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5 d. ago Married headteacher 'showed video of him touching own genitals to colleague'

James Richards, former headteacher of Cadle Primary in Swansea, is accused of showing a colleague a video which appeared to show him 'caressing himself'

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6 d. ago England's route to the World Cup final is revealed as FIFA announce new format for next week's draw

FIFA confirmed the top four seeds will now be paired and placed into opposite halves of the knockout bracket for the first time in World Cup history.

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6 d. ago Scotland’s possible opponents in World Cup 2026 group stage revealed

Scotland will be in Pot 3 as they take their place at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998

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6 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, confirmed pots and who has qualified?

The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

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9 d. ago Wallabies fans are entitled to be frustrated but it’s not all grim for this tired, talented side

There were enough sparks and signs of intent in Europe to suggest Australia are a team at the beginning of something, not the endAt the end of a frenetic first half, where Angus Bell ran in one of the great tries by a Wallaby prop, where Matt Faessler powered over for a brace, where Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a solo stunner and Thomas Ramos and Nicolas Depoortère dotted down as well, Tane Edmed gathered a pass at first receiver.The young fly-half, playing in his seventh Test, was having a decent game. He’d slotted two of his three shots at goal. He was brave to the line, carrying with zip, stitching moves together as he tried to spark a backline short on fluency. But with the clock in the red, he attempted a raking kick to the corner. Either he didn’t realise the 40 minutes had elapsed, or he thought he was in his own half and a 50-22 was on. Either way, after watching the ball skid into touch to end the half, he stood still, hands on head, stunned by his own misread. Continue read...

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9 d. ago Scotland’s World Cup qualifying win reactions equivalent to small earthquake

Celebrations to McLean’s jaw-dropping goal picked up by seismic activity monitors at Glasgow Geothermal Observatory When Scotland qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in 28 years, supporters were propelled into wild celebration – and even made the earth move in the process.According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), when Kenny McLean scored from the halfway line to seal a breathtaking 4-2 win over Denmark, which are ranked 18 places higher in the world than Scotland, the reaction at Hampden Park was equivalent to a very small earthquake. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scotland retro: 41 photos taking you back to 1998, from World Cup fever to shops, schools and pub life

Scotland’s men will join the World Cup party for the first time in nearly 30 years, after sealing their place in stunning fashion.

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1 week ago Spain survive without Carlos Alcaraz to set up Davis Cup semi

Spain secured a Davis Cup semi-final berth for the first time in six years despite Alcaraz’s injury

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1 week ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, expected pots and who has qualified?

The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

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1 week ago Scotland's World Cup history in photos as country qualifies for first time in 28 years

We're heading to North America next summer.

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1 week ago "I had a feeling": Kieran Tierney lifts lid on Scotland message amid mystic prediction with Celtic teammate

The Celtic star scored a dramatic injury-time goal to send Scotland to the World Cup.

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1 week ago Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

Manager wants youth to dream of playing for ScotlandClarke uses missed chances as player to inspire teamSteve Clarke hopes Scotland’s long-awaited qualification for a men’s World Cup will inspire the country’s young footballers.Against a backdrop of euphoric scenes at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, the Scots defeated Denmark 4-2 to seal a World Cup spot for the first time since 1998. Their manager was delighted to end that long wait, especially as he believes it has harmed the nation’s football development. “This should stimulate or motivate young players to go out and become Scotland internationals in the future,” said Clarke. “Hopefully there is a legacy from this group of players to the younger generations and we don’t wait so long to go to the next tournament and the next tournament. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘It gives everyone a lift’: Scotland’s World Cup qualification unites a nation

Excitement is palpable as Tartan Army to head to football’s biggest stage for first time in 28 yearsThe prognosis from the north Glasgow primary schools squad had been bleak. “Everybody says Scotland are going to get pumped,” my eight-year told me as he left football training on Tuesday evening, with a realism born of experience even over his short life.But three hours later, Scotland fans across the nation and beyond were catapulted beyond euphoria as their team qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in more than a quarter of a century after a bum-squeaking, breathtaking 4-2 win against Denmark at Hampden. Continue reading...

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