Fifa and Panini to end partnership after 2030 World Cup

Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.

Matt Beard ‘bullied’ by Burnley before his death, family tells pre-inquest hearing

Former manager died in September 2025 aged 47 Burnley exit was ‘catalyst for decline in mental health’ A pre-inquest hearing regarding the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has heard that his family felt he was “bullied” by Burnley before his death. Beard, who won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014 with Liverpool, was in charge at Burnley from June to August 2025 before resigning just over three weeks before he died aged 47 on 20 September 2025. Continue reading...

Donald Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay’ four figures for World Cup matches

Trump was speaking to the New York Post Tickets for US opener v Paraguay go for $1,000+ Infantino recently defended World Cup prices Donald Trump has questioned the value of four-figure World Cup tickets for matches involving the US, telling the New York Post that “I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest.” The remark came in a phone interview with the Post, with Trump claiming he “did not know that number” for the USMNT’s opening match against Paraguay. In December, Fifa established a base price for Category 3 tickets – the cheapest available to most fans, given the small swathe of Category 4

England a game away from blockbuster Six Nations title decider

Three wins from three, an average of nearly 60 points a game, a 36-game unbeaten streak and top of the Six Nations table - as Round Four approaches, the Red Roses are exactly where they want to be.

Sutton's predictions v boxing world champion Fabio Wardley

Chris Sutton takes on world champion boxer Fabio Wardley plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

Sunderland latest: Rule unclear in case of Ballard dismissal, says Le Bris

Football Daily | All aboard to Budapest! PSG purr past Bayern to set up gunfight with Arsenal

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! The state-owned football team it’s OK to like (and proof that sportswashing works), Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in Bigger Cup final courtesy of a draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Like Shaun Murphy in Monday’s night’s thrilling denouement of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, the German champions didn’t do a great deal wrong and were similarly gracious in defeat despite their obvious disappointment. “The level of both teams was very, very high,” sighed Vincent Kompany as he ruminated on his t

A chance for Millwall's class of 2026 to match 1988 heroes

The Lions' journey from relegation in 1989-90 to now has been one of relegations, promotions and tragedy.

Italian Open: British no. 3 Fearnley sent home early by Mpetshi Perricard

Highlights from Jacob Fearnley against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Italian Open.

Owen celebrates Chester winner with record-holder Roman Dragon

Michael Owen has enjoyed another famous victory at Chester with the Hugo Palmer-trained Roman Dragon, who holds the record with eight career victories at the track.

Michael Carrick admits ‘clarity is important’ on Manchester United future but wait goes on

It is expected he will be offered permanent role ‘It’s out of my hands, we’ll see what happens’ Michael Carrick says clarity on who will be in charge of Manchester United next season is important but admits the matter is out of his hands. The interim head coach secured Champions League football last Sunday but has yet to be told whether he has done enough to land the job on a permanent basis. United travel to Sunderland on Saturday in third place and Carrick is guaranteed only two matches after that. It is expected he will be offered the post beyond this season, but he has heard nothing. C

Why have Real Madrid fans started a petition to get rid of Mbappe?

Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol explains why Real Madrid fans have started a record-breaking petition to force Kylian Mbappe OUT of the club.