18 h. ago US and UK World Cup bid success boosts hosts but does little for global game | Tom Garry

Tournaments in 2031 and 2035 are likely to be great events but will be hosted by those who need them the leastThere is an abundance of reasons why staging the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups in the United States and UK respectively offers cause for delight. The countries have well-established and emotionally invested fanbases, a genuine buy-in to the women’s game and huge, modern stadiums to choose from. These two summer parties will surely eclipse anything women’s sport has seen and the countries, having invested in the women’s game more than any others in modern times, have frankly earned this.Yet the news that the US and UK are bidding unopposed to host these tournaments is also sad for the women’s game from a global perspective. The US’s NWSL and England’s Women’s Super League are the two most-watched women’s leagues in the world with the largest average attendances and the most professionalised facilities for players and therefore, while many will agree that means they deserve...

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23 h. ago Today's rugby news as coach clear on Halfpenny future and surprise nation launch World Cup bid

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35 h. ago Alex Scott breaks silence as UK scores Women's World Cup 2035 bid

Football Focus host and former England player Alex Scott has hailed the UK's sole bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup tournament

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36 h. ago Spain could include Camp Nou final in bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Real Madrid’s Bernabéu also offers appeal to federationItaly expected to be Spain’s closest rival for tournamentThe 2035 Rugby World Cup final could be staged at the revamped Camp Nou in Barcelona with the Spanish rugby federation in discussions with La Liga over using celebrated football stadiums as part of its bid to host the tournament.Delegates from the Spanish federation met with World Rugby executives last weekend to demonstrate their intentions to host the tournament in 2035 and discussions are said to have piqued interest. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago UK to host Women's World Cup for first time ever in 2035 as rivals drop out to leave England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as sole bidders

The UK will host the Women's World Cup for the first time ever in 2035 after a rival bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco dropped out.

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45 h. ago UK to host World Cup as FIFA chief Gianni Infantino says 'one valid bid'

The UK is set to host the 2035 World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantino called the nation's interest in hosting the finals as the 'one valid bid'

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45 h. ago UK almost certain to host Women’s World Cup 2035 as ‘one valid bid’

Fifa president Gianni Infantino described the UK as ‘one valid bid’ for the finals, with the USA set to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup

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56 h. ago Why Glasgow Warriors are backing themselves in bid for Champions Cup first

McDowall cites URC success as evidence of big game nous

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3 d. ago Nottingham Forest v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottA pre-match palate-whetter, courtesy of friend of the site Steve Pye. “I wondered if you might be interested in a blog of mine looking back at Nottingham Forest dramatically beating Man Utd in December 1984?” Sure thing! “For the second time in two weeks, Ron Atkinson’s team threw away a two-goal lead on the road, with a couple of their players coming to blows in the dressing room after the match.”The return of the Premier League, then. It’s been a while, what with World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, FA Cup quarters, all that. So here’s a reminder of how the division looks as we head into this full round of midweek fixtures. Forest are looking to consolidate third spot, as they chase a Champions League spot and a chance to bid for European Cup number three. United’s most realistic hope of continental competition next season is to win this year’s Europa League, though barreling up...

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7 d. ago Manchester United can secure £20m transfer boost with Europa League success

Man United are still alive and kicking in this season's Europa League - and winning the competition has to be a priority for more than just one reason.

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7 d. ago Marco Silva urges Fulham to take it 'step by step' in bid for FA Cup 'dream'

Crystal Palace visit in quarter-finals will be Portuguese’s 500th game in management as he bids to book Wembley spot

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7 d. ago Livingston's Challenge Cup win was 'momentum change' in survival bid, says former hero

Callum Fordyce has fond memories of the 2015 trophy win as Livi go into final battle on Sunday

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8 d. ago The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks

And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough positionThe cover of the bid book for the 2026 World Cup submitted to Fifa by the United States, Mexico and Canada in April of 2017 has not aged well.“UNITY,” the front page bellowed in a huge font. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Craig Bellamy reveals what's at the very heart of Wales' bid for World Cup

Wales begin their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign at home to Kazakhstan on Saturday night

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2 w. ago Tour de France to start in Edinburgh in 2027 in 'tremendous honour'

Scottish capital to host global cycling extravaganza Tour de France

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3 w. ago Cheltenham Festival 2025: Inothewayurthinkin claims Gold Cup win as Galopin Des Champs denied hat

Galopin Des Champs had to settle for second in his bid for a third consecutive Gold Cup triumph

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3 w. ago Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Latest updates, tips, racecards and results from Day Four as Galopin Des Champs is BEATEN in bid for Gold Cup treble

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates, tips and results from Day Four of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival as Galopin Des Champs aims to retain coveted Gold Cup. 

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3 w. ago Red Bull ask FIA for same special permission granted to Mercedes thanks to new F1 rule

Mercedes have already taken advantage of a new rule implemented in Formula 1 last year and Red Bull hope to do the same this term to help boost their chances of success

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3 w. ago Victoria Beckham leads stars at Buckingham Palace as Queen Camilla celebrates charity she's championed for 15 years

The Queen, 77, hosted a reception for global charity Women of the World at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

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3 w. ago Scotland vs Wales LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Kinghorn scores again in rout

Scotland bid to bounce back from their Calcutta Cup heartbreak against an improving Wales

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