Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Messi was in tears following his first World Cup hat-trick against AlgeriaByElizabeth ConwaySpanish football reporterPublished18 June 2026Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the famil…
Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographersImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Tuchel and his coaching staff in the dugout had their view blocked during the anthemsByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished18 June 2026England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers…
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stokes is playing for Durham in the County Championship from FridayByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The OvalPublished18 June 2026Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test a…
'Old dog' Slipper U-turns on Australia retirementImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Slipper received a guard of honour from the All Blacks after what was intended to be his final Test in OctoberByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished19 June 2026Veteran Australia prop James Slipper has reversed h…
Usyk ref had seen enough to end fight before bellImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rico Verhoeven called for a rematch and an apology after losing the fight against Oleksandr Usyk ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished18 June 2026The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usy…
Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictionsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup Published19 June 2026Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.Iran are allowed to…
…first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossipImage gallerySkip image galleryImage source, MirrorImage caption, Mirror back page Image source, ExpressImage caption, Express back page Image source, StarImage caption, Star back page Image source, i SportImage caption, i Sport back pageImage source, TimesImage caption, Ti…
North on Barbarians bench for farewell against WalesImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against AustraliaPublished19 June 2026Updated 24 June 2026Retiring great George North will come off the Barbarians bench for his final…
Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtimeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman StadiumBySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent in Kansas City and Alex Howell, Football reporter in Kansas CityPublished19 June 2026Thomas Tuchel th…
…enjoy that and he [Kone] will be on our minds."Has football arrived in Canada?Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Canada's fans made plenty of noise in VancouverWhile Kone and his injury was very much at the forefront of Marsch and his players' thoughts, they allowed themselves a moment to celebrate their…
Can Exeter complete title-winning turnaround? Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Exeter held off a late Bath surge to win 27-26 in their semi-final last weekByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished19 June 2026Two dressing-room scenes less than 14 months apart could not tell more aptly the story of how far Exeter…
London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The London Marathon was first held in 1981, when 7,747 runners were accepted into the raceByHarry Poole, BBC Sport journalist and Katie Gornall, BBC Sport correspondentPublished19 June 2026The London Marathon will be held across two day…
Backstedt sprints to Tour de Suisse Femmes stage winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zoe Backstedt turned professional in 2022Published19 June 2026Britain's Zoe Backstedt won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes on Friday, producing a commanding finish to a bunch sprint in Bad Ragaz.The 21-year-old Welshwom…
Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appealImage source, ReutersImage caption, George Russell finished 12th in the Monaco Grand Prix after serving a drive-through penaltyByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished19 June 2026Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.The championship l…
Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-outImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Janse van Rensburg first moved to England in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London IrishByMike Henson, BBC Sport rugby union news reporter and Sara Orchard, Rugby union commentatorPublished19 June 2026…
Two-time Olympic medallist Philip retiresImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, British sprinter Asha Philip is a two-time Olympic medalistByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.The 35-year-old was part of the…
Why Pochettino's fluid USA midfield is thrivingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauricio Pochettino's USA team scored four goals against Paraguay from six shots on target with an expected goals of 1.34ByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished19 June 2026For the past couple of seasons, many teams looki…
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilersImage source, Getty ImagesPublished11 June 2026It is a dilemma plenty of people in the UK will be wrestling with over the next few weeks - stay up for the match, or catch up the morning after.But how do you find out what's happened overnight at the World Cup without any spo…
Wonderwall one of favourite England moments - KaneImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Harry Kane has scored a record 81 goals in 115 games for EnglandByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans following England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of h…
Burnley target Bellamy in managerial huntImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Craig Bellamy started his playing career at Norwich and also played for Coventry, Newcastle, Manchester City and LiverpoolByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished19 June 2026Burnley have stepped up their pursuit of Wales boss Craig Bella…
…and we're lucky to have him."Why Balogun switched allegiance from EnglandImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Balogun has scored 11 goals in 28 games for the United StatesUntil three years ago, there was no guarantee Balogun would end up playing for the United States.Having appeared for the US and England at Under-…
Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest playerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Australia defender Jordan Bos speaks to the media before the Socceroos' World Cup campaignByMohamed MoallimBBC Sport JournalistPublished19 June 2026When Fifa released the fastest sprint speeds from the opening round of World C…
Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfortImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben Stokes is playing for Durham against Northamptonshire, his third County Championship match of the seasonByMatthew Henry, BBC Sport journalist at Chester-le-Street and Adam Samuel, BBC Look North sports repo…
Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battleImage source, Reuters and Getty ImagesImage caption, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are key parts of the World Cup advertising campaigns for Nike and Adidas respectivelyBySimon CassonBBC Sport senior journalistPublished19 June 2026The World Cup is all about numbers. Which team…
London City Lionesses sign ex-England keeper EarpsImage source, London City LionessesImage caption, Mary Earps spent two seasons with Paris St-GermainByEmma SandersBBC Sport women's football news reporterPublished19 June 2026Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after…