Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Partey previously represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in QatarByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished16 June 2026Updated 17 June 2026Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly t…

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler9 June 2026Chris ClementsScotland social affairs correspondentBBCKow Mensah and Joshua Amissah were told to work non-stop without enough foodJoshua Amissah got up from his seat in the witness box and stepped away from the interpreter by his …

…multicultural makeup that it made a video with every player listing their place of birth or family heritage to showcase the benefits of immigration."Children and youth are among the most vulnerable during displacement from war, violence and persecution," said Barham Salih, high commissioner for refugees with the UN, wh…

…easy, but it's a motivating challenge."But while he is known for the pristine white shirts he wears when prowling the touchline, Renard's career prospects have not always been so bright.From cleaner to coachRenard's long and varied CV includes spells with clubs in France, England, Vietnam and Algeria, as well as six di…

…of our kits, this vision in yellow and green was very much of its time.While the shirt had a big collar and deep V-neck, what really made it stand out was the decision to put both the name of the country and the team's Leopards nickname and logo on the chest.Congolese designer Alvin Junior Mak, who has just gone viral…

…of financial constraints, is relying on herbal concoctions provided by a traditional birth attendant. This has raised further concerns about her health and that of her unborn child. There are hundreds of people like Azeez across the country whose lack of knowledge about genotype compatibility remains a major factor in…

…games."Though the Dodgers should have several high-leverage arms to fill in for Diaz, virtually all of their relief options have struggled lately."Tanner Scott has been credited with three saves but also two losses," Lee added. "Kyle Hurt's ERA has risen from 0.60 to 4.22. (Jack) Dreyer, who went 10 straight games with…

…wants to keep going, but Maya immediately says, "Later, gator." There's something so flirty about the dynamic. It's this push-and-pull and will-they-won't-they that actually breaks through. I found it refreshing because we're telling a story about loneliness, being guarded, and resistance to connection. It gets the aud…

…to her latest cut, Swift matches six other artists, and they all jointly claim the thirteenth-most rulers among solo acts in U.K. history. Swift is now sitting on the same level as George Michael, Jess Glynne, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Tinie Tempah and David Guetta.Elvis Presley Remains Far Ahead of Every Other…

Experts are calling for urgent action on financial literacy as an emerging “kids economy” reshapes the opportunities — and risks — facing Africa’s youngest generation. Children today are growing up in a world that moves at the speed of a tap. Digital transactions, online commerce, creator economies, and financial decis…

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…won something, something bad came after," she says.Nick died three days before his 60th birthday - five after Toone turned 25 - in September 2024. The following day she was back in training."I went straight back into football because I knew that's what he would have wanted," she says."I started the first game at Old Tr…

…an essential for miners at the time, with their thick crust acting as a 'handle' for dirty hands and pastry tough enough to survive being dropped down a mineshaft.The constant stream of people going between Hidalgo and Cornwall led to a bizarre shared culture thousands of miles apart, with Dr Schwartz saying it was com…

…coach in a USA kit. Kylan laughs at the retro styling: "He's there with the tucked-in shirt. He doesn't even have the moustache any more."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chris Richards is in the USA team for this year's World CupMembers of the current US team know exactly who Armstrong is, and one admiring pla…

…asking him.It looked like it too. Waving Brazilian flags and wearing yellow and green shirts and face paint, thousands of locals lined the streets and climbed the trees for a better view of their heroes including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos.With Haiti's sole men's World Cup appearance having been in 1974, fa…

'This could only exist in America': What are foreign football fans finding in the US?19 June 2026Kwasi Gyamfi AsieduWashingtonBBCAyoub Baghdad (left) is following Morocco's team at the World Cup Ayoub Baghdad has only just arrived in the US to follow his home team in the World Cup. But already he's been stunned by one …

…and really enjoyed watching Jamal Musiala - he is an outstanding footballer.Florian Wirtz played exceptionally well in the first half too and Liverpool fans are probably asking where that performance has been all season.My worry about Germany is the way they play with the full-backs so high up the pitch. They are so ke…

…Marsch was in tears. Nathan Saliba - who had replaced Kone - held up his team-mate's shirt after he scored his side's fourth. "He will be back stronger than ever and he will continue to have a great career," said Marsch of Kone."I said at the water break that he would want us to finish this game - and that is what the…

…rugby Rob Baxter triumphantly walks into the away dressing room at Bath, whips off his shirt, external and joyously joins the celebrations after his side booked their first Prem final place in five years.So how have those players who looked so sheepishly into the distance or down at their feet at Gloucester become a si…

…win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.The England captain scored twice in a 4-2 victory in Dallas to help his side make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.After the match, Kane and his team-mates celebrated in front of joyous England fans at the Dallas Sta…

…opening game.But Folarin Balogun only 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 Aus…

…Sandra. A childhood photograph of Jordan wearing Feyenoord's famous red-and-white shirt has since become popular among supporters. Years later, he is living out the dream his father once imagined, starring for the club he grew up watching from the other side of the world.Bos' next challenge comes against the United Sta…

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…

…in the tournament.Adidas has covered its store in World Cup branding, with football shirts and tournament merchandise front and centre. Across the street, Nike's focus remains, understandably, on the New York Knicks following their recent NBA title success.However, that difference does extend beyond both stores.Around…

…Mary Earps: There's something about EnglandAnalysis: Earps to challenge for number one shirtEarps' arrival will shake things up for London City Lionesses as they continue to prove their desire to sit among the WSL's elite.She will provide stiff competition for current number one Elene Lete, as well as bringing a wealth…