28 h. ago WW3 fears escalate as Pentagon files show US 'loses every time' against China

A top-secret US government briefing has reportedly concluded that China would triumph every time in a war over Taiwan, with America's most advanced aircraft carrier frequently destroyed in simulations

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35 h. ago Madueke and Martinelli magic makes it perfect six for Arsenal at Club Brugge

This was an evening of notable milestones for Arsenal and Gabriel Martinelli, although there was no smile broader than Noni Madueke’s. The England forward was subjected to a ridiculous online petition that opposed his move across London from Chelsea in the summer. But on a rare appearance on the right flank as Bukayo Saka was given a welcome rest, Madueke scored a fantastic individual goal before adding a second after half-time to set up a comfortable victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.It means Arsenal have become only the fifth English team to win their opening six matches of a Champions League or European Cup campaign and now need only a point from their remaining two to rubber stamp their progress directly to the last 16, even if in reality it is already a formality thanks to their superior goal difference. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Revealed: Which World Cup games the BBC and ITV will show next summer as broadcasters CONFIRM match split

The BBC and ITV have unveiled their live match split for the 2026 World Cup. Both broadcasters will show the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19.

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45 h. ago Revealed: The astonishing £25,000 cost of following England at the World Cup

How much would it cost to take the trip of a lifetime and cheer on England at the World Cup? It's a question lots of us have been asking. After all, this could finally be a chance to witness them win.

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48 h. ago England scout for World Cup camps amid fears of losing preferred base to Netherlands

Initial Kansas plan for US training base thrown into doubtFA exploring alternative options on the east coast The Football Association has sent operational staff to the US this week to scout for World Cup training camps amid concerns that England may lose their preferred site to the Netherlands.Thomas Tuchel had cleared an FA plan for England to be based in Kansas after a pre-tournament training camp in Fort Lauderdale, but after last week’s draw there are concerns that the Netherlands will be allocated their chosen facility at Sporting Kansas City, a high-performance centre used by US Soccer. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago The 'next Neymar' is emerging at Manchester United after FA Youth Cup goal

Man Utd's U18s began their FA Youth Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory against Peterborough at Old Trafford

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63 h. ago England 1966 World Cup star 'leaves staggering amount of money

The former midfielder, who was unused during the tournament but still claimed a winners' medal, passed away in 2021 at the age of 87, when he was the oldest remaining player from the squad.

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3 d. ago How to find cheap World Cup 2026 flights: Experts' ultimate guide to getting best value tickets

In the lead up to next year's World Cup, many of us will be booking flights to watch the games. To help you find the best, a team of experts has dished out some handy tips.

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3 d. ago Man United handed home tie against Premier League rivals in FA Cup third round

They make up just one of four all-Premier League ties along with the standout fixture between Tottenham and Aston Villa, which will be held in north London.

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3 d. ago Spalletti splits Napoli and Højlund downs Juve: welcome to Serie A Bizarro World | Nicky Bandini

Club legends in opposing dugouts, Turin giants as underdogs against the juggernaut Partenopei it was a weird night at the MaradonaThe man with the Napoli tattoo was met with hostile whistles on his return to the Stadio Maradona. Luciano Spalletti had the club’s emblem inked on to his arm, together with a Scudetto badge, after leading the Partenopei to their third Serie A title in 2023. The design made it appear as though someone had torn into his flesh, revealing his true essence, a connection more than just skin deep.But then he accepted the manager’s job at Juventus. For many Napoli supporters this was the ultimate sin, joining the club they hate the most. From others there was a measure of understanding. Spalletti had been out of work for four months after being sacked by the Italian national team in the middle of an ailing World Cup qualifying campaign. The opportunity to succeed Igor Tudor in Turin at the end of October was a chance to get his career back on track. Continue rea...

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3 d. ago Dame Judi Dench fears she 'will lose the plot' due to deteriorating eyesight as she reflects on turning 91

The legendary star of screen and stage was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012

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3 d. ago World Cup match dedicated to Pride will feature two nations where homosexuality is ILLEGAL

MIKE KEEGAN: A dedicated Pride match at the World Cup will feature two countries in which homosexuality is illegal.

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4 d. ago Dame Judi Dench, 91, admits 'it's a crusher' as she reveals true extent of sight loss

Actress Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she's been forced to give up acting as well as driving and fears that she will 'lose the plot' as her eyesight continues to worsen

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4 d. ago 'My eyesight's getting worse, I fear I will lose the plot and maybe Harvey Weinstein deserves forgiveness', says Dame Judi Dench as she turns 91

The actress fears she 'will lose the plot' due to her deteriorating eyesight and short-term memory loss.

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4 d. ago Inside England's plans to handle the heat at the World Cup: Thomas Tuchel's side given cool start in air

Thomas Tuchel spent some of last summer checking in on Man City in Boca Raton, Florida. Looking at the facilities, sizing up the area, as England planned the best route for the World Cup.

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5 d. ago World Cup 2026 fixtures: England to kick off under roof in Dallas during UK primetime

England to play Croatia at Dallas Cowboys’ stadiumScotland’s opener against Haiti starts 2am UK timeEngland will kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas at 9pm UK time on Wednesday 17 June. They will play at the Dallas Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cowboys, which has a retractable roof and air conditioning. That will mitigate the effects of a 4pm EST kick-off (3pm local time). The roof will be closed for the opener.England learned the specifics of their group phase schedule at part two of the World Cup draw in Washington DC, on Saturday. Their second game, against Ghana, on 23 June, will be played in Foxborough, near Boston at 4pm EST. It is an open-air stadium. The average June daily temperate high there is 26C. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England kick off World Cup campaign in Dallas before facing lengthy group stage trek.. while Scotland face nightmare trip to Miami for Brazil clash

England were drawn in a challenging group of Croatia, Panama and Ghana on Friday, but were among the teams left awaiting the match schedule for next summer's tournament.

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5 d. ago England to open World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas

Thomas Tuchel’s men learned they would face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L at Friday’s draw.

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5 d. ago Britain's most expensive Christmas markets: How disgruntled shoppers are boycotting 'rip off' prices with stalls charging £11.50 for a cup of mulled wine and £18 for chocolate

Outraged Christmas shoppers and hard-up families have complained of being 'ripped-off' at festive markets with 'disgraces' including a £70 ice skating ticket and a £11.50 cup of glühwein.

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6 d. ago Crystal Palace fans are literally fighting each other. How has it come to this?

Clashes between rival factions are the culmination of a long-running feud involving claims of racismIt should have been a night for Crystal Palace supporters to savour. About 1,500 officially made the trip to Strasbourg for their second away match of the Conference League group stage last week, although plenty more had gathered in the pretty Alsatian city famous for its expansive Christmas market.Yet while most were enjoying being part of Palace’s first European campaign after May’s FA Cup win, “a tiny majority” – as the club’s statement the following day described them – had different ideas. Footage of bottles and chairs being thrown as two rival groups of supporters of the same club clashed before the game in one of the city’s squares went viral on X. “Palace fans fighting each other in Strasbourg,” read the message, not surprisingly sparking widespread confusion. Continue reading...

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