David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life

Joint-chair and director of relegated club to tackle ‘false allegations’ ‘I am absolutely not the person the media has decided to paint me as’ David Sullivan has announced his resignation as a joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect in a statement. Sullivan and his legal representatives published his intention to stand down on the club’s website on Saturday “for the benefit of transparency”. It read: “I have recently become aware that factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life are due to be broadcast and published. Continu

Jürgen Klopp’s agent shoots down ‘annoying’ talk of Real Madrid move

Presidential candidate Riquelme wants German as coach Former Liverpool manager now works for Red Bull Jürgen Klopp’s agent has dismissed talk of the former Liverpool manager filling the vacant post at Real Madrid should Enrique Riquelme become the club’s next president. Marc Kosicke rejected Riquelme’s statement that the German, who left Anfield for a job as Red Bull’s head of global football , would become head coach after releasing a statement confirming him as first choice if elected on Sunday. Continue reading...

Zohran Mamdani plays the Guardian's Bracketology to predict World Cup winner – video

The New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani , briefly stepped away from City Hall to tackle the ultimate soccer challenge: predicting the entire World Cup bracket In the Guardian's exclusive interactive game. From shocking early exits to his definitive pick for the final, see how Mamdani maps out the world’s biggest tournament Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory Continue reading...

Monaco GP: Ferrari look to continue flying form in final practice LIVE!

Ogbene earns Republic of Ireland draw with Canada

Chiedozie Ogbene's equaliser ensured the Republic of Ireland continued their good run of results as they drew 1-1 with World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.

Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas for two hours

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

Knicks capitalise on Wembanyama error to take 2-0 lead over Spurs

The New York Knicks secured a 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs to go two up after Game 2 in the NBA Finals as they look to end a multi-generation wait for the championship.

England on top vs New Zealand ahead of day three of Lord's Test LIVE!

World Cup 2026 buildup as England and Scotland gear up for friendlies – matchday live

World Cup friendly football news from 8am UK time Your essential guide to every player at the World Cup You can email us here | Sign up for Football Daily Some stats/facts for you on last night’s game: It was England’s heaviest defeat in 17 years. They had not lost by a four-goal margin since the Euro 2009 final – a 6-2 loss to Germany. It was the first time the Lionesses had conceded four goals in a World Cup qualifier. Prior to the match, England had not lost a qualifier since November 2002. Continue reading...

Republic of Ireland rescue draw against Canada

Chiedozie Ogbene scores a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.

Ferrari boss Vasseur hospitalised after medical checks

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has been hospitalised and will miss Qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Relentless rise of VAR, new red card offences and more: those new World Cup rules in full

2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest, longest and most expensive. It will also feature a hefty number of rule changes. New responsibilities for video assistant referees, new red card offences and a number of initiatives to speed up the game will be put into effect. Here are the rule changes for the US, Canada and Mexico and why they have been implemented. Continue reading...