Haaland’s hometown hails ‘little boy who grew into a huge Viking’

The people of Bryne are proud of local hero’s rise to the top of world football as Norway prepare to face England Surrounded by red hats, No 9 shirts and Erling Haaland action toys at her fabric shop in the small Norwegian town of Bryne, Olinda Haaland – no relation but proud to share the now world-famous name – said everybody in the striker’s home town was a football fan these days. “It’s been pure joy,” she said of her namesake’s rise to the top of world football. “We all love him so much and he’s doing so much for Bryne.” Continue reading...

Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026

Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.

No FIFA explanation over Quansah suspension claims Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has claimed that England have not been offered an explanation as to why defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-game suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Argentina face Switzerland for the last World Cup semi-final spot

Huddersfield Giants 14-30 Bradford Bulls | Super League highlights

Highlights of the Super League match between Huddersfield Giants and Bradford Bulls.

Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ His side are through to semi-final after 2-1 win over Belgium Luis de la Fuente believes his Spain have what it takes to eliminate tournament favourites France, saying he has “very high expectations” for the semi-final date with Didier Deschamps’ side in Dallas on Tuesday. Speaking with the press after Spain’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium , De la Fuente called it a full-squad effort with goals coming from Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two members of his midfield rotation. Continue reading...

Tuchel fears more Haaland heroics as England seek identity against Norway

Head coach says ‘you can’t avoid focusing’ on the forward, who has form against Tuchel’s sides, before the World Cup quarter-final The way that Thomas Tuchel remembers it, he was the only choice for the award. He had led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2020-21 so when the German publication Sport Bild named its coach of the season, it had to give it to him. “Yeah, there was no way out,” the England head coach says, with a smile. “Because if Jürgen Klopp won at the same time the Charity Shield they give it to him …” The line is delivered in trademark style: deadpan, apart from the twi

Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.

Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?

ECB face no action over Stokes retirement video

No action will be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video.

Youthful Wigan step up in eventful win over Warrington

Highlights of the Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves.

Rice and Guehi give England injury boost ahead of Norway quarter-final

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James gave England a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Norway.