Zlatan Ibrahimovic slams Spain players’ reaction to Argentina dust-up

World Cup: PSG hits the jackpot thanks to its international players

Paris Saint-Germain is among the biggest financial winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thanks...

How Spain built a football identity that conquered the world

Spanish football has reached a level of its own. Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of collective talent. The men’s team is also the current European champion, the Olympic gold medalist and has reached the Nations League final twice — winning it once....

FIFA World Cup winner predicted by EA Sports FC for fifth time in a row

EA has correctly predicted the winner of the FIFA World Cup once again, continuing its long-running winning streak.

Michael Owen: How I was proved badly wrong about Kevin Keegan - the warmest, kindest man in football

MICHAEL OWEN: There are some people in football you respect because of what they achieved. There are others you admire because of who they are. Kevin Keegan was both.

Thomas Tuchel explains why Bukayo Saka was left on the bench for England defeat to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel admits Bukayo Saka was fit to play in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina but says he preferred to play Morgan Rogers instead. England ended their World Cup campaign with a bronze medal following a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in Miami on Saturday. Saka was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick but after go...

'Sad to see' – Rooney slams Messi for trying to get Spanish player sent off

Lionel Messi was slammed by Wayne Rooney for trying to get Marc Cucurella sent off during the World Cup final. There was a brief moment of confusion towards the end of normal time when Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off for taking down Pau Cubarsi. This led to a melee between both sets of players, and Cucurella was spotted saying something […]

An estimated two million fans fill Madrid’s streets to welcome world champions

Spain's national team marks a historic day of World Cup celebrations on Monday. The champions will tour Madrid in an open-top bus before the final celebration. View on euronews

PBA: TNT braces for coming games still with banged-up roster

MANILA, Philippines—Coach Chot Reyes was hardly in a celebratory mood despite a depleted TNT side winning its opening assignment in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday. TNT’s 106-103 victory over guest team Macau was more like a big sigh of relief for Reyes, knowing the Tropang 5G will have to continue to make do without several of their key cogs at least for the next three games. “Calvin (Oftana) and Brandon (Ganuelas-Rosser) will be gone for...

Undermanned TNT escapes Macau’s wrath

MANILA, Philippines – TNT, missing five players, launched its title-redemption bid with a hard-earned 106-103 win over Macau in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday. The Tropang 5G withstood the Giant Pandas’ uprising inside the final three minutes despite missing five players, including three injured starters in Calvin Oftana, Poy Erram and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Also absent were Jayson Castro and Kelly...

England football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Losing World Cup finalists Argentina hold open-top bus parade in front of huge crowds

Argentina's World Cup team held an open-top bus parade in front of a massive crowd in Buenos Aires, despite losing to Spain in the final.

PSG: Luis Enrique personally called Ferran Torres to speed up the deal

Paris Saint-Germain are stepping up their pursuit of Ferran Torres. Highly impressed by the Spanish...

Opinion | "This World Cup final was horrible to watch, but not because of Spain"

"This final was horrible to watch, but not because of Spain," says The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey. "They met an opponent that was so determined to kill the game that they became the ultimate parody of what they purport to represent."

Alex Eala slips to No. 29 in WTA rankings heading to North American swing

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala on Monday slipped one spot to No. 29 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings heading to her North American hardcourt swing campaign. Eala's 1,666 total ranking points stayed intact but dropped a notch after Barbora Krejcikova leaped from No. 32 to No. 26 following her 250 Athens Open conquest in Greece. Krejcikova, who defeated Eala in her Wimbledon debut last year, topped home...

Paul Scholes suggests England star Kobbie Mainoo will be 'fuming' with Thomas Tuchel after World Cup

Paul Scholes has suggested Kobbie Mainoo and several other players will be ‘fuming’ with Thomas Tuchel in the wake of England’s World Cup campaign. England had looked to be heading for only a second World Cup final appearance after Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions in front after 55 minutes against Argentina. But Tuchel’s men adopted an ultra-de...

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with 45 points and 10 assists

INDIANAPOLIS— Caitlin Clark seemed “bouncy” to Indiana coach Stephanie White before the Fever faced the Seattle Storm on Friday night. The sharpshooting star not too far removed from a back injury bounced right into the record books — her own, her team’s and the WNBA’s. READ: Caitlin Clark debate reignites questions over physical play Clark had the first 40-point game of her three-year career while helping rally the Fever to a 110-107 victory,...

Ipswich's £10m bid for Maeda accepted by Celtic and Nicolas Jackson is keen on Villa: Window watch

It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.

Lionel Messi bursts into tears as World Cup career ends in heartbreak

The Argentina captain - who spent most of his career playing in Barcelona - was ineffectual in the New Jersey showdown as his team failed to find the net in 120 minutes.

Death of a legend: The 1972 day that revealed effortless brilliance of troubled genius Garry Sobers

Revealing new biography of cricket's finest all-rounder details the village event he appeared in to make ends meet

SB19 to throw ceremonial first pitch for White Sox

SB19 will be making history again—this time, in Major League Baseball! The boy group announced on Instagram that they will make the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees game on July 29 at Rate Field in Chicago. "The calendar is set. The climb continues. One nation behind us. The world before us," the group captioned ...

Eala leaves town to begin US Open build-up

MANILA, Philippines — It’s go time for Alex Eala after a short break at home, revving up for her transition to the hardcourt swing with the US Open as the highlight next month. The 21-year-old Filipina pride left the country Monday following a homecoming marked by a series of fan meet events to prepare for her first US build-up in the Mubadala DC Open in Washington on July 27 to August 2. Eala will play in both the singles and doubles of the...

Spanish fans celebrate World Cup win in Madrid

Pure jubilation erupted across Spain as fans watched their team defeat Argentina in the World Cup final. The winning goal sparked tears, cheers and wild celebrations.

Michael Owen: Why Argentina's awful World Cup final performance fills me with England regret

MICHAEL OWEN: Argentina's awful performance in the final was a frustrating reminder that it should have been England. They did not beat us in the semi-final, we beat ourselves.

World Cup final under threat after New York decimated by flash floods

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will kick off at 8pm tonight, but could be interrupted by severe thunderstorms. The stage is set for what promises to be an incredible contest between Argentina and Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, who secured their spot in the final with a comfortable 2-0 victory over France. The teams will face off at Met...

Alex Eala heads back to US for hard court training camp

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is on her way back to the United States to begin her training camp for the upcoming hard-court season. Eala departed on Sunday after spending a week in Manila, where she attended several events, including a meet-and-greet with fans and a courtesy visit to Malacañang Palace. With her commitments in the Philippines now behind her, the Filipina tennis star is shifting her full focus to the hard-court swing. Her first...

Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. READ: World Cup: England edges France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each scored seven times....

Wembanyama to make France team return

PARIS — NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national team for the first time since the 2024 Olympics, the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced on Saturday. Wembanyama has been named in the squad for the first two matches of the main qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place at the end of August against Slovenia and then Sweden. Wembanyama will also take part in two warm-up matches...

Rayan Cherki clashes with Didier Deschamps during World Cup defeat to England

Ferran Torres dons 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade

Trump was among the celebrities and dignitaries in the crowd on Sunday, with the president controversially handing over the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

Aussies lash US broadcaster over list of world's hardest sports

The broadcaster has been caught out snubbing three of Australia's biggest sports.

Football world mourns Kevin Keegan as heartbroken Alan Shearer leads tributes to his hero

Alan Shearer has led the tributes to football legend Kevin Keegan after he passed away at the age of 75 following a short battle with illness.

Can you guess the World Cup team based on their signature pass clusters? Take the test

Were you paying attention to each team's tactics during the World Cup, or were you too focused on the goals? A new test devised by scientists at Northeastern University will reveal the answer.

Basketball player JV Gallego killed in car crash

MANILA, Philippines— JV Gallego, a former San Beda Red Lion and National University Bulldog, died in a car crash along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). VP Global Management, Gallego’s talent agency, confirmed his passing on Saturday afternoon, July 18, via a Facebook post. READ: Rene Baterbonia’s mom repeats call for justice on 40th day of his death Gallego was on the way back to Manila with his wife when the road accident happened along NLEX...

England World Cup ratings: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane shine

Bettina Trump appears to embrace role as stepmom at World Cup final

Bettina, 39, took to her Instagram Stories to post a smiling selfie of her and Don Jr's daughter Chloe, 12, and son Spencer, 13, as they all sat in the stands at MetLife Stadium together during the match.

'Unforgivable' – Gary Neville makes World Cup final complaint to FIFA

'He became a superstar but never changed': Graeme Souness pays tribute to his friend Kevin Keegan

If you ever wanted an example of a man who became a superstar but never changed as a man, Kevin Keegan would be top of that list.

Nico Bolzico speaks out after receiving 'genuine hate' for supporting Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Nico Bolzico took to social media to speak out after receiving hate messages for expressing his support for his home country, Argentina, at the FIFA World Cup. On Instagram, the husband of Solenn Heussaff said he “had the privilege” of watching the World Cup final with his 83-year-old father and the rest of their family. “It was also the first World Cup that Tili truly understood,” he said. “We watched some matches together, like I did with my...

World Cup commentator Guy Mowbray mistakes Pharrell for A$AP Rocky

Shakira and Beyoncé prove they have not aged a day in 21 years

The hitmakers are two of the biggest powerhouses in the music industry, after both shooting to fame in the late nineties.

Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday. The deal, confirmed by the Hawks, also sent former Dallas guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta and three second-round draft picks to Oklahoma City. Dort, a 27-year-old Canadian, was on the 2025 NBA All-Defensive Team as he helped the Thunder win last year's NBA crown. He...

Chris Martin’s World Cup half-time show was an atrocity for the ages

Argentina media blast four players after World Cup final defeat: 'His worst game'

Argentinian TV channel TyC Sports criticised four players after the World Cup final defeat to Spain. Argentina were bidding to win back-to-back World Cups at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night but suffered a 1-0 defeat to impressive Spain. Lionel Scaloni’s side did not have a single shot on goal in normal time but produced a defiant ...

Alex Eala and Venus Williams to team up again for Washington DC Open

The dream team of Venus Williams and Alex Eala is making a comeback on the court soon.

Victoria Beckham reflects on the World Cup after viral meme moment

The fashion designer, 52, has been watching the games with her former footballer husband David, 51, over the past month.

Nocum to Mamu: 'Pasensyahan muna, kalaban muna tayo'

Slowly but surely, Rain or Shine is moving on from losing its erstwhile captain

Column: Japan-bound Phillips finally addresses hasty Knights exit

Mike Phillips' camp says it exercised opt-out clause in contract, left San Juan 'promptly and respectfully'

Kai Trump reveals diet and exercise secrets that created her new washboard abs and mom's impact

A 'strong core is the engine of a powerful golf swing,' according to Gary Player, a long-time friend of President Donald Trump. Now Kai is putting that theory to the test.

No more Messi magic as World Cup crown passes from Argentina to Spain

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé and Diego Maradona as football’s greatest player, at 39 he could not will Argentina to become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century. Spain outplayed the Albiceleste from the opening whistle at MetLife Stadium, where the overwhelming majority of 80,663 were hoping for a...