Limitless Pedri emerges as Spain’s natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta

The 23-year-old has already proved to be a fitting heir to Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning three La Liga titles.

Swiss coach rues missed chances after Qatar snatch late World Cup draw

Switzerland dominated much of an energetic World Cup opener but were punished late after failing to close out the match in extreme heat.

Casemiro move to Inter Miami facing delay - with MLS rivals demanding £750,000 due to unusual rule

The former Manchester United midfielder has an agreement in place to link up with Lionel Messi's club once his participation in the World Cup with Brazil is over.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka provides injury update ahead of England’s World Cup opener with Croatia

Bukayo Saka has attempted to play down concerns over his fitness ahead of England’s World Cup opener with Croatia, reassuring fans he is ‘ready to go’ and ‘feeling better than he has in months’. The 24-year-old winger has been managing an Achilles problem which he sustained with Arsenal back in March, meaning he has not been able to train on consec...

'I've said enough already!' Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk hits out at World Cup hydration breaks

FIFA confirmed last year that hydration breaks would be part of the furniture at the tournament as they look to ensure 'the best possible conditions for players' - but they are proving very divisive.

Troy Deeney lays into outgoing Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after star's £52m exit

Cucurella had spoken up last season on decisions made at Chelsea which he did not agree with, such as the New Year's Day departure of head coach, Enzo Maresca.

West Brom sign highly rated Liverpool centre-back without paying a transfer fee

SIMON JONES: Liverpool are allowing the promising 19-year-old to leave without a transfer fee but the deal will be structured with appearance-based add-ons and a sell-on clause.

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s presence on the pitch is highly anticipated worldwide due to his global influence and impact.

Sweden’s coach Potter hails attacking chemistry after 5-1 win over Tunisia

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres scored a goal each and created a host of other chances as the Swedes cruised to the Group F win.

New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973

Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades. View on euronews

Man United land record fee for Amazon Prime show following stars behind the scenes next season

United will follow Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham by being featured in the All or Nothing documentary, and it is understood they have brokered a fee in excess of £10m.

Don't bet what you can't afford: World Cup betting fuels loan shark trap

Loan shark and online gambling syndicates are believed to be operated by the same criminal groups and the World Cup season is making things worse. MCA Youth deputy chief Mike Chong Yew Chuan warned that gamblers who lose money during major sporting events are frequently targeted by loan sharks offering quick loans to cover their debts. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Qatar claims first-ever World Cup point with dramatic stoppage-time equaliser

Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. View on euronews

World Cup teams blast UEFA chief over 'uninteresting' matches remark

A group of 13 teams criticised Aleksander Čeferin’s comments, saying there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match.

Qatar’s keeper Abunada enjoys most beautiful moment at World Cup after setbacks

Mahmoud Abunada, who made his international debut last year, made six saves as Qatar grabbed a dramatic 1-1 late equaliser against Switzerland to earn their first-ever World Cup point.

Real Madrid: Cucurella transfer fee reaches astronomical levels

Real Madrid have secured their new signing for the left flank. After several weeks of...

Jurgen Klopp says 'football is being held hostage' at World Cup

Jurgen Klopp has warned that football is becoming ‘background music to an advertising show’ as he questioned the motivation for hydration breaks at the World Cup. Players at this summer’s World Cup are having a break 22 minutes into each half to take on fluids, with some games in the tournament being played in extremely […]

The Samurai Blue are done being dark horses

The label no longer fits. Japan’s draw with the Netherlands underlined how far they have travelled from giant-killers to genuine World Cup contenders.

Sweden, Germany cruise to big wins and other World Cup matches

In the 2026 World Cup on Sunday (June 14), Germany crushed debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston, while Sweden swept past Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey. Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador with Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner in Philadelphia and in Arlington, Japan snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands through Daichi Kamada's late header. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Real Madrid expect £80m star Mateus Fernandes to snub Jose Mourinho for Man Utd transfer move

Real Madrid’s hierarchy are reportedly resigned to defeat in this summer’s transfer race for Mateus Fernandes and expect the West Ham midfielder to join Manchester United. Fernandes further established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in English football last season, despite West Ham suffering relegation from the Premier Leagu...

Inside the final hours of tragic NFL star Aldon Smith: How friends desperately tried to revive him

Smith, who played 75 games in the NFL between 2011 and 2020, died on arrival at the Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California, but until now very few details were known about the tragedy.

The six biggest shocks in World Cup history - after minnows Cape Verde hold favourites Spain

Cape Verde's players wrote their nation into World Cup folklore after holding favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. But where does it rank among the greatest World Cup shocks?

Ex-Olympic runner, 54, admits throwing pillow at his GP wife but denies using it to suffocate her

Curtis Robb today denied suffocating his wife Sarah during a family holiday in the Lake District in 2023, telling a court: 'There's no way I would want to harm the mother of my children.'

Marc Cucurella becomes second most costly defender in football history

Marc Cucurella has completed his move to Real Madrid and has become the second most expensive defender of all-time, in terms of cumulative transfer fees. The 27-year-old is at the World Cup with Spain, hoping to add another big trophy to his CV after winning the European Championship two years ago. But while he is training with his international te...

PV Sindhu's historic Olympic podium moment in Tokyo

Relive the historic moment when PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. After defeating He Bing Jiao at Tokyo 2020, Sindhu stepped onto the podium and cemented her legacy as one of India's greatest sporting icons.

Supercomputer predicts who will win the World Cup - and which footballer will claim the Golden Boot

Built by scientists at the University of Liverpool, the supercomputer ran 1,000 simulations to predict every nation's chance of winning the tournament.

The Kardashians celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s victory

Hamilton secured Ferrari's first victory with the Scuderia, in its 106th Grand Prix, and a 100% British podium in Barcelona.

Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Erling Haaland scored 16 goals as Norway powered through qualifying with a perfect record to secure their first World Cup appearance since 1998.

New Yorkers hailed as real MVPs over lone moment of beauty amid Knicks championship celebrations

Amidst the rowdy and raucous celebrations of the New York Knicks ending their 53-year title drought, a pair of Knicks fans took a different tack rather than rampage through the city.

At 49, Shakira causes a sensation in a yellow look inspired by the World Cup

Shakira celebrated another success with a look that was as vibrant as it was symbolic. The Colombian singer shared a series of football-themed photos on Instagram to mark a significant milestone: 100 million views for "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 World Cup. A striking yellow outfit, designed as a true tribute to […]

Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Romelu Lukaku shows class is permanent after making instant impact

LEWIS STEELE: Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku made his presence felt just 22 seconds after coming on to force an Egypt mistake and own goal as Belgium came from behind to draw.

Referee for England's first World Cup game revealed - and he previously clashed with Thomas Tuchel!

England players will see a familiar face when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

No boots, no glory! England dealt bizarre World Cup blow after training gear is stolen

England’s World Cup preparations have suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment destined for the team’s base in Kansas City was reportedly stolen before the squad’s arrival. Items being transported to the Three Lions’ training camp are believed to have gone missing after vehicles carrying equipment were targeted en route to the Swope Soccer Village […]

Ivory Coast boss makes Liverpool transfer claim about Yan Diomande

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says he is confident Yan Diomande remains fully ‘focussed’ on the World Cup, despite incessant rumours linking the forward with the likes of Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. Diomande enjoyed an outstanding debut season with RB Leipzig last term and has been widely touted as one of the most exciting young talents at thi...

James Trafford admits he may have to leave Man City to become England's No 1

JACK GAUGHAN: Trafford has been open about the difficulties of not playing and is looking at his options ahead of next term.

Vitinha warns Portugal: "On paper, it's worthless"

Vitinha, 26, the Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal midfielder, displayed considerable caution at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida. In comments reported by AFP, the Parisian player reminded everyone that the status of a favorite cannot be decreed before the matches. Vitinha: “We know we have a lot of quality and talent” “We know we have a lot of quality and talent, with players who play for big clubs […], but on paper, it’s worthless,”...

Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix

The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.

Germany wins 7-1 after Curaçao scores its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal

Football: Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston. View on euronews

Meet Merlin: The duck that became the World Cup's viral mascot

A duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup sensation after videos of him wearing a Mexico jersey and joining celebrations in Mexico City spread across social media. View on euronews

Cape Verde's goalkeeper gains over a million Instagram followers after heroic display against Spain

Vozinha made seven saves, with 1.46 xG prevented, as Cape Verde picked up a surprise point in their Group H opener.

Three Premier League clubs among European giants monitoring teenage Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi

SIMON JONES: Bouaddi had earlier announced himself with a stellar display against Real Madrid's star-studded midfield on his 17th birthday, pulling the strings in a shock win for Lille.

Paul Pogba makes bold Manchester United Premier League title prediction

Paul Pogba has made a bold prediction and believes Manchester United will win the Premier League title within the next three years. United looked destined for another hugely underwhelming season when Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and replaced by an interim coach in Michael Carrick. Pogba’s former teammate, however, presided over a stunning cha...

Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the match was difficult at the start, with his team showing anxiety and nerves early on.

Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context. View on euronews

Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Mourinho's Real Madrid re-appointment and Alonso at Chelsea

Cole and Cole are here to talk Cole and Co. That is Ashley Cole and Joe Cole, former team-mates for Chelsea and England and old friends turned podcast partners, and we are discussing the core group of Cole Palmer, Reece James, Moises Caicedo and more with whom Xabi Alonso will work.

Fraternal division at the World Cup: Brothers choose opposing sides

Anthony Gordon in line to get the nod for starting role against Croatia

Tuchel sees the value of both of his left wingers over 90 minutes, with Gordon offering positional discipline and intensity from the off.

Brazil held by Morocco as Ancelotti already comes under pressure

Brazil made a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup. Held to a 1-1 draw...

Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals in Australia's stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey.

Scotland may be top of the group, but they are behind the eight-ball when it comes to qualification

When the final whistle was blown on a nerve-shredding night in Foxborough, the roars of celebration could probably have been heard all the way from Boston to Bathgate.