Gemmill leaves Scotland U21 role after 13 years

Scot Gemmill will depart from the role of Scotland Under-21 head coach after 13 years, the Scottish FA have announced.

Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal

Donald Trump spoke to Fifa president before ban lifted Human rights body FairSquare sent complaint to IOC Gianni Infantino is poised to escape without sanction after complaints he breached rules on political neutrality in his dealings with Donald Trump over the Folarin Balogun affair. The International Olympic Committee this week received a formal complaint from the human rights organisation FairSquare regarding Infantino’s conduct after Trump revealed he had called the Fifa president asking him to review Balogun’s ban from the USA’s last-16 tie against Belgium . The ban was subsequently s

Hart, Rooney and Richards on rowing the Hudson and if Tuchel should keep his job

Pundits set out on the New York river to fulfil forfeit after Wayne’s errant prediction about Norway at the World Cup The BBC punditry trio Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart are fresh off a boat on New York’s Hudson River after an attempt to honour Rooney’s declaration that he would “row the River Mersey” if Norway reached the World Cup quarter-final. They did, prompting Erling Haaland to tease Rooney, saying: “I’m looking forward to seeing you, Wayney boy.” How was it? Continue reading...

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White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final

White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speech The White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory against England. In a fractious match in Atlanta on Wednesday, some players held up a banner after Argentina’s 2-1 win that said: “ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ” – using the country’s term for the South Atlantic islands. Continue reading...

World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after visa denial

Former Spain international Joan Capdevila asks US President Donald Trump for help after he was denied a visa to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.

Life after Kane - are England facing a false nine future?

Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?

Enzo Fernández shows real quality for Argentina but Chelsea future is up in the air

Brash midfielder has admirers in Madrid, though his World Cup displays illustrate what he can offer Xabi Alonso’s Blues Enzo Fernández was an unstoppable mix of style and spite during Argentina’s win over England . The midfielder’s first contribution during Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta was to plough into Elliot Anderson and clobber Manchester City’s new £116m signing round the head. He escaped without a booking, though, and made the most of some generous refereeing by showing the other side to his game when Argentina took control after going 1-0 down early in the second half. Much has al

The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit

During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.

How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era

It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.

More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success?

From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.