…of 3).Trump had a 40% approval rating at the end of February, before the U.S. launched strikes against Iran.June 8Trump logged a 35% approval rating and 63% disapproval rating in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll of 4,531 U.S. adults taken June 3-8 (margin of error 2).The latest results are unchanged from Trump's approval/…

…United's 7-0 FA Cup win over West Brom in January.She scored with a stunning long-range strike - which she describes as "decent" but later voted her team's goal of the season - and pointed to the sky in tribute to mark her first goal since Nick's death."Obviously every goal I score now, I dedicate to dad but that just…

…has to be even better," Mexico's second all-time leading goalscorer and former Pachuca striker Jared Borgetti says."We want the world to realise what we Mexicans are like."If there's one thing the transatlantic cousins of Cornwall and Hidalgo will have in common this summer, it's that they'll be enjoying the World Cup…

…here in the first place, why are you here?"Days later, he would keep the prolific Italy striker Gianluca Vialli off the scoresheet in a brilliant man-marking display against the hosts at the Stadio Olimpico - a performance that marked a huge turning point for football in the United States and for Armstrong himself.The…

…and I speak also with many of my team-mates, and they feel the same thing," said the striker, who counts St Mirren, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic among the 13 clubs for whom he has played."The point where we're going to really realise, I think it's going to be when the first game is going to start. Yo guys, we are…

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?Figure caption, Highlights: A six-goal thriller ends England 4-2 CroatiaByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished18 June 2026England's 4-2 win against Croatia was full of exciting attacking football but the defensive part of the game raised …

…each other - Virgil van Dijk and Jan Paul van Hecke for the Dutch against Swedish strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, for example.It is hard to call, too. Sweden made such hard work of qualifying for this World Cup, so it felt odd that they went out and battered Tunisia in their first game.The Dutch, who went…

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…the best goals from the first round of games at the 2026 World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video.Available to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished18 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…matter against Morocco. Scotland's totems need to turn up.Clarke is likely to drop a striker and bring in an extra midfielder to cope with Morocco's energy and class, to stifle while also retaining the capacity to strike out on their own. This can't be backs-to-the-wall for 90 minutes.Everything screams 'the biggest te…

…the appropriate channels."Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran strikerPublished15 JuneIran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited the Iran team in the dressing room…

…, externalRB Leipzig have made contact with Everton over 23-year-old France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry. (Times - subscription required) , externalReal Madrid are looking to continue their summer rebuild by signing a midfielder and a centre-back, with Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, being one of…

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…side - both of them hugging the touchline. Folarin Balogun stayed high up the pitch in a striker's position. Left-winger Christian Pulisic moved in-field from the wing and adopted a central position alongside midfielders Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie.For many coaches using a traditional positional system, Adams and…

…and defender John Stones, to remain in the side from 2018.The 32-year-old, whose two strikes against Croatia saw him equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals, says he is enjoying the "freshness" of Tuchel's squad."This one feels a little bit different. Our roles have changed a little bit obviously, being the m…

…represents the USA because of a quirk of his birth.And the irony is the nation's prized striker is the type of person President Donald Trump says should not be eligible for citizenship under his hardline immigration agenda.As Balogun prepares for their second group game against Australia in Seattle on Friday (20:00 BST…

…36.7 km/h during his country's 2-0 opening-game win over Turkey, with only Norway striker Erling Haaland and his Manchester City team-mate and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov getting close at 36.5 km/h.Kylian Mbappe, Son Heung-min and Pedro Neto are among the established speedsters trailing behind.For followers…

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 …

…like a straight battle between Konsa and Guehi to line up alongside him.Former England striker Chris Sutton believes Tuchel should actually pair Konsa and Guehi rather than start with Stones.He told BBC Sport: "Why is the debate Guehi for Konsa and not Stones?"I'd have Guehi and Konsa because they are the best defender…

…matter against Morocco. Scotland's totems need to turn up.Clarke is likely to drop a striker and bring in an extra midfielder to cope with Morocco's energy and class, to stifle while also retaining the capacity to strike out on their own. This can't be backs-to-the-wall for 90 minutes.Everything screams 'the biggest te…

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…of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air force, proved decisive. "The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to f…

…terrorism. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Oyedepo Rotimi, SAN, urged the court to strike out both counts but convict them on the others. According to Count 2, both women "aided and abetted the activities of Battujo, a known bandit kingpin, and passed information through telephone conversations to the said Battujo…