5 h. ago Boost for Britain’s boozers as ALL of England’s World Cup group games will be played in opening hours

WORLD Cup boozers were gearing up for a late night footy knees-up last night as Fifa revealed all of England’s group games will be played in opening hours. Football chiefs unveiled games in Dallas, Boston and New York will all be in late evening TV viewing time back home. England’s curtain raiser clash against old...

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6 h. ago Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver

Messi sparks Miami’s opening goalDe Paul scores 71st-minute winnerInter Miami 3-1 Vancouver – as it happenedAs the confetti flew, the Philip F Anschutz trophy was lifted into the air, and a player commonly thought to be the greatest ever to kick a ball celebrated the 48th title of his professional career, it was nearly impossible to believe that at several points, there were doubts. Serious doubts. Questions, large and small, about this Inter Miami squad, their manager, and nearly every player on the roster other than Lionel Messi.Consider them answered. The Herons are MLS Cup champions after a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the last game at their temporary home, Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Next year, they will open their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, as champions, and will face a high bar to clear to top a turbulent 2025 that saw them play 58 games – an all-time MLS record for games played by a team in a calendar year – for five separate trophies. Continu...

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13 h. ago Revealed: What England fans will pay for a beer at every World Cup stadium, including the venue CHEAPER than Wetherspoons

The price of a pint of beer at each of the 16 venues at next summer's World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico has been revealed. 

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15 h. ago Gary Lineker reveals his one major regret in love life admission

Former England footballer and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has revealed what the one major regret of his love life is

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16 h. ago England snubbed as Wesley Sneijder picks four favourites to win World Cup

World Cup finalist Wesley Sneijder has had his say on whom he expects to challenge for next year's crown, and it's not good news for England fans after Friday's group draw

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19 h. 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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29 h. ago Steely Glasgow Warriors put wind in Champions Cup sails with big win on the road

Visitors battle back against elements and hosts in opener

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29 h. ago Stephen Robinson provides St Mirren skipper Mark O'Hara key injury update

The Buddies ace has been out of the line-up since the cup win over Motherwell at Hampden on Saturday, November 1.

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31 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals approach for World Cup 2026 after England get 'difficult group'

England manager has called for calm as World Cup 2026 group is revealed

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31 h. ago World Cup 2026: England overwhelming favourites to win group but Thomas Tuchel must overcome added challenge

Three Lions will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia

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31 h. ago England’s potential route to 2026 World Cup final revealed after draw

England have been drawn in Group L at the tournament

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35 h. ago Bank of England and FCA reveal plans to boost 'vital' mutuals sector

City regulators have revealed a package of measures designed to boost Britain's mutuals sector including building societies and credit unions.

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36 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw TV channel, start time and how to watch as England opponents revealed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is taking place on Friday, December 5, with England and Scotland finding out their opponents for the group stage

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37 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw live: How to watch and who England can face in group stages

England are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup and Thomas Tuchel's men are set to find out their pathway through the group stage draw

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38 h. ago England's nightmare 2026 World Cup draw revealed as three teams to avoid named

England boss Thomas Tuchel has flown to Washington for the draw for this summer's tournament which takes place on Friday

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39 h. ago England's potential World Cup group revealed by supercomputer: Thomas Tuchel's men to face miracle minnows, familiar foes, and opponents given 0.2% chance of winning the tournament

Of course, we will find out the actual draw for the World Cup later today. It's set to kick-off at 5pm GMT and will be held in Washington, with Donald Trump in attendance.

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40 h. ago World Cup 2026 Odds: Who is the favourite to win the tournament? England, Scotland and Spain assessed

Who is the favourite to win the World Cup 2026? Latest odds in England, Scotland, Spain and France.

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41 h. ago Revealed: England's dream and nightmare 2026 World Cup groups as Three Lions and Thomas Tuchel await draw in Washington

England have already secured the benefit of being confirmed in pot one in the draw, alongside most of the favourites and the tournament co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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42 h. ago Who can England face in World Cup 2026 draw? Dream and nightmare groups revealed

Three Lions were perfect in qualification and are among the favourites for next summer’s tournament

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53 h. ago Arsene Wenger predicts World Cup 2026 winners with England to miss out and Argentina not defending trophy

ARSENE WENGER claims England could win the World Cup but admits the Three Lions are not as good as France. England will discover their opponents on Friday for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the draw due to start at 5pm. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global...

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