…a serious knee injury in 2007, she leaves the sport having won multiple world, European and Commonwealth medals alongside her Olympic success."Sport has been a way of life and I am so grateful for everything it has given me," said Philip."My true resilience showed after a serious knee injury in 2007 threatened my sport…
…Southgate, England reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 as well as the European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024 as fans rallied behind the squad.Kane is one of three players, alongside goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender John Stones, to remain in the side from 2018.The 32-year-old, whose two strikes again…
…were "very confident" Bellamy would see out his contract - which runs until the end of Euro 2028 - despite early interest from Burnley.Figure caption, Bellamy believes two campaigns is the limit for any national coachBellamy - who was recently linked with the Celtic role - was assistant to Kompany during the former Bel…
…plans - scoring seven goals in 13 appearances as they geared up for the 2023 Under-21 European Championship.But his performances on loan at Reims from Arsenal during a prolific 2022-23 campaign - which earned him a £35m move to Monaco - had US officials circling. There was also a huge swell of public support for him to…
…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 of Dutch football, it was hardly a surprise for Bos to top the rankings. For everyone else, it was an introduction to the qualities of one of t…
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…
…Goalkeeper of the Year award-winner Earps played a crucial role in England's victory at Euro 2022 and their route to the 2023 World Cup final.She spent five years at Manchester United, making more than 100 appearances, and helped them win their first major trophy in 2024 as they lifted the Women's FA Cup.The goalkeeper…
…better day in, day out.This is a midfielder who has attracted interest from clubs across Europe for a reason following his fearless performances in the middle of the park.So his "rise to prominence is nothing new", in the words of another Lille insider.The manner in which Bouaddi impressed on the big stage did not come…
…policy matters in recent months, including pledging not to use dynamic ticket pricing at Euro 2028."When a game is watched by diehard fans of both sides, they don't want a break after 25 minutes," Peeters adds."For Uefa and the Premier League this idea is less of a concern because they are in very mature markets compar…
…dates, wherever possible".A joint-record nine Premier League teams have qualified for European competition next season.Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool will play in the Champions League.Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace will feature in the Europa League, with Brighton qual…
…the tournament so far. He plays for Lille, but soon he's going to be playing for one of Europe's elite clubs and they'll be paying plenty for him. Current price tag: £61m.Bouaddi has technique and vision. He made his Conference League debut at 16 - the youngest player to have featured in a Uefa club competition. He's a…
…or CADE, loosen Apple's rules in yet another market, following similar revisions in the EU and Japan. The move marks another crack in Apple's long-held control over the iOS app ecosystem, which has been forced to open up by regulators and, in some cases, via legal battles. In the U.S., for example, Apple now permits de…
…connection is still theirs to create." Hopefully this message reaches dating entrepreneurs like Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, who suggested that dating app users could have personal bots that date other users' bots. It's pretty normal nowadays to say you met your partner online, but "his bot asked my bot out, and…
…are so many regulations, such as ensuring proper translations when selling into the EU, or ensuring a beauty product's labeling complies with each country's labeling requirements. Complir hopes to make this easier by creating AI agents that help businesses manage and monitor compliance, risk, and regulatory changes, an…
…that one of the Dutch chipmaker's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines - the EUV systems that are the only tools on Earth capable of printing the most advanced semiconductor patterns - may have ended up in China. That would be a major breach of export controls that have barred ASML from selling EUV to China since t…
…it work. A former AWS executive with an engineering PhD, Carlsten most recently led the European compute company DCAI before she began yesterday as Smartbird's CEO. "We're going to be recruiting a brand-new team for the AI business, and we're going to be getting an office," Carlsten told TechCrunch from Amsterdam. "The…
…development finance institutions, global investors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and social innovators in a shared commitment to shaping Africa's sustainable future. The successful press conference marks an important milestone in the journey to ASIS 2026, as momentum builds toward the July conve…
…and quality to the club's defensive options as they aim to challenge for domestic and European honours next season. His arrival also signals the club's commitment to refreshing its backline with experienced, elite-level talent. On the other hand, Konaté's departure from Liverpool marks the end of an important chapter.…
…ground running after strengthening their squads during the summer. Meanwhile, clubs with European commitments will also be keeping a close eye on how domestic fixtures align with their continental campaigns, knowing that squad depth could prove decisive over the coming months. With 38 rounds of action set to unfold, th…
…turnaround.Alonso arrives at Stamford Bridge with a growing reputation as one of Europe's brightest young coaches, and supporters will be eager to see how quickly he can reshape a talented but inconsistent squad. The early run of fixtures could prove crucial as Chelsea look to build confidence and establish momentum un…
…heavyweight clashes against fellow title contenders. Balancing domestic commitments with European football will also be crucial as Arsenal aim to retain their status as England's best team. The road to a successful title defence will be anything but straightforward, and consistency will once again be the key. With expe…
…at international shows and festivals. Maintained a strong presence across North America, Europe and Africa through headline appearances. Was one of the performers for the opening celebrations of the Obama Presidential Center alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend. What she is scheduled to do Perform at the 2026 BET Aw…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted expired pharmaceutical products worth over ?12.7 billion and a large consignment of Cannabis Sativa (Indian hemp) weighing about 1.8 tonnes, in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Lagos. The Command said the illegal goods were stopped…
…Ports Authority, NPA, has disclosed that 24 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos State. According to the authority, the vessels are offloading various consignments, including bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, fresh fi…
…has directed officers to intensify efforts to trace the parents and ensure their safe reunification. NSCDC takes custody of two abandoned children in Adamawa