6 h. ago Meet the island nation smaller than Taunton who could be heading to the World Cup after stunning European heavyweights

Could you and your mates from down the road hold your own at the World Cup? That's practically the question facing the men of these islands after they stunned Czechia.

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3 d. ago Arsenal stars give Thomas Tuchel a welcome World Cup headache after Bukayo Saka stunner

Tuchel has selection dilemma as Saka battles Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke for England starting spot

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4 d. ago Gianni Infantino keeping ‘open mind’ about moving World Cups from summer

Fifa president says Europe too hot for July competitionExpansion of Club World Cup also being exploredGianni Infantino has opened the door to further winter World Cups and Club World Cups, saying football needs to “keep an open mind” about moving major tournaments away from the summer.Discussions are under way about the calendar for the period after 2030, which is a particular point of tension given the increased squeeze being applied by expanded competitions. Fifa has set up a working group to examine the issue, and the global governing body has given itself a headache by awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. That tournament will almost certainly be staged in winter, as Qatar 2022 was. Infantino suggested the sport should get used to untying itself from the European summer. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Steve Clarke wants Scotland to blow Celtic and Rangers off the back pages and take centre stage

The build-up to the crucia World Cup double-header has been overshadowed by ongoing situations at both Old Firm clubs

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5 d. ago Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or 'chance', World Cup admission and cheat meal change

Bayern Munich goal machine Harry Kane continues to eye his own glorious treble - title, Ballon D'Or and World Cup - ahead of England's double header with Wales and Latvia

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5 d. ago Only 1% can solve this 'impossible' brainteaser and choose the right cup

A tricky brainteaser has left people scratching their heads as they try to work out which cup will get full first - but only 1% of people will be able to get it right

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9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel calls for World Cup schedule change that would cause chaos in UK pubs

England will face stifling temperatures in USA, Canada and Mexico should they qualify for next summer's World Cup and head coach Thomas Tuchel has urged organisers to shift kick-off times to help players cope with the heat

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1 week ago Tyrell Hatton tells European supporters not to sink to level of US fans at Bethpage

Ryder Cup will be staged at Adare Manor in 2027‘I don’t really think insults are the way forward’Tyrrell Hatton has urged European supporters not to lower themselves to the level of US golf fans when the Ryder Cup heads to Adare Manor in 2027.Europe’s players were boorishly abused, with Rory McIlroy and his American wife, Erica, targeted for particularly vile treatment, as Bethpage turned ugly. Hatton, who secured the half in the Sunday singles that guaranteed victory for Europe, has told home fans not to seek retribution in Ireland in two years’ time. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Inside Europe's Ryder Cup party bus and the song getting in US heads

Tommy Fleetwood opens up on the best journey in golf and hopes ‘tricky’ situation can be overcome in 2027

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1 week ago Steve Clarke reveals Andy Robertson Liverpool heart to heart as Scotland boss talks up 'plus side' over skipper

The national team boss also spoke about youngster Ben Gannon-Doak as he announced his World Cup double-header squad

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1 week ago Lawrence Shankland Scotland snub won't knock Hearts swagger as Derek McInnes makes his feelings clear

The 30-year-old was not included for the Greece and Belarus Hampden World Cup qualifying double-header

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1 week ago Team Europe hero tackles 2027 Ryder Cup ban head on with final LIV verdict close

Tyrell Hatton and team-mate Jon Rahm could be kept out of the next Ryder Cup

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2 w. ago India celebrate with imaginary trophy after acrimonious Asia Cup win over Pakistan

Watch as India hoists an imaginary trophy above their heads following an acrimonious win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

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2 w. ago World Rugby chief hails Women’s World Cup as ‘the greatest of all

Gilpin says men’s tournament can learn from event‘It was a huge privilege historic, special, incredible’The 2025 Rugby World Cup was “the greatest of all-time”, according to the head of World Rugby, Alan Gilpin, who said the men’s tournament could learn a lot from the way the women “showcased the best of our sport”. England became world champions on Saturday after beating Canada 33-13 in front of 81,885 spectators at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, while overall 444,465 tickets were sold during the tournament.“What a truly amazing and special occasion we had at the Allianz Stadium here on Saturday,” Gilpin said. “It was the generational sporting moment we believed and hoped we could deliver. It was a huge privilege to be here and watch one of the best rugby occasions of all-time. Historic, special, incredible and many other words to describe an incredible tournament. “In my view and I have been involved in a few of these, we have been involved in the greatest Rugby World Cup of all-ti...

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2 w. ago Shane Lowry bursts into tears after ‘hardest couple of hours of my life’ as Europe WIN Ryder Cup

SHANE LOWRY could not control his emotions following his crucial putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Team Europe. Europe had headed into the final day's action with a seven-point lead over their opponents following Viktor Hovland's withdrawal through injury. The US put up a spirited fightback that saw them stun European stars such as...

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2 w. ago Mike Tindall congratulates England's Women's Rugby World Cup champions as he shares photo with wife Zara at the game and admits 'there will be some sore heads in the morning'

Mike Tindall was among those congratulating the England women's Red Roses team after they beat Canada to win the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday evening.

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2 w. ago Scottie Scheffler vs Rory McIlroy clash headlines Ryder Cup singles action as Team Europe aim to seal win

Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick also up early with Luke Donald’s ruthless side needing just three more points for victory

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy meets poisonous Ryder Cup abuse head on as he shows true colours with incredible response

The Northern Irish superstar was subjected to some outrageous taunting at Bethpage Black

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2 w. ago Keegan Bradley forced into Ryder Cup reverse as buggy blunder almost sees US captain lose his head

The American skipper had to slam on the breaks as he went tearing down the first fairway at Bethpage Black

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy shows true colours with gesture to Patrick Cantlay's caddie at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay went head-to-head in the Ryder Cup foursomes on Saturday, with the Northern Irishman showing a different side to his personality

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