Lionel Messi’s majesty has been undermined by Argentina’s 'pathetic' antics

Lando Norris claims he felt 'violated' by paparazzi after the British Grand Prix

JONATHAN McEVOY IN STAVELOT: Despite the close attention, the British driver insisted he has earned the 'right' to enjoy his year as Formula One world champion by going out with friends.

Harry Kane breaks his silence after England exit - and bemoans 'missing final piece of the jigsaw'

England captain Harry Kane has taken to social media to share his disappointment at England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, admitting the 2-1 defeat in Atlanta was 'hard to take'.

Four Thomas Tuchel howlers that cost England against Argentina

Porro picks perfect moment to make Spain’s right-back spot his own

Pedro Porro capped a dazzling World Cup charge by helping shackle France's attackers and scoring a thunderbolt in Tuesday's 2-0 semi-final win.

Norris to take Belgian grid penalty after battery change

Lando Norris has taken a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren announced that it was fitting his car with a new battery.

I’m a sports doctor – how World Cup 30-minute half-time show will damage players

Fifa has been accused of disregarding players' welfare, with experts warning the extended half-time could increase the chance of injuries

American World Cup fans lose their minds over third-place playoff

The winner of Saturday's game will receive a bronze medal, while there is an extra $2million in prizemoney available for the winner between England and France, too.

Lionel Messi responds to claims of FIFA favouritism towards Argentina after England defeat

Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior

Max Verstappen surprised many on Thursday by announcing that he had added 15-year-old Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck to the Verstappen Racing stable. The move is part of a long-term plan, with F1 as the ultimate goal

Thomas Tuchel has to find a way to get the best out of his top technical talent, writes Ian Ladyman

IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Can Tuchel's England end their long barren run without a trophy on home soil? Daily Mail Sport examines the big questions facing the national game.

Beckham shrugs off boos in New York ahead of World Cup final

David Beckham laughed off boos from the crowd in New York after being asked to pick a winner for Sunday's World Cup final. The former England captain, who has been a regular at the tournament and was seen supporting England with wife Victoria, found himself having to choose between Spain and Argentina after England's semi-final defeat. Speaking alongside Brazilian legend Kaka at Fanatics Fest, Beckham avoided making a prediction, having been consoled by his son Cruz following England's loss in Atlanta.

Thomas Tuchel criticises the DNA of England's players after World Cup exit as he defends his tactics

CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: Tuchel, who has vowed to stay on for the Euros, has been heavily criticised for his substitutions and tactical changes during the semi-final defeat in Atlanta.

Mbappe hits out at France manager after Spain loss

Kylian Mbappe wasted no time in sharing his feelings after France were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain on Tuesday as he appeared to criticise the way Les Bleus were set up.

Lucas Herbert misses out on Open history as McIlroy delights crowd

Aussie Lucas Herbert was one putt away from making golf history after a sensational second round at the Open at Royal Birkdale. Herbert came into Friday after shooting an even par-70 in his first round, but this time he came out of the blocks firing. All in all, the Australian carded nine birdies – eight […]

Argentina stars seen laughing after finding England goalkeeper’s cheat sheet

Lionel Messi and Argentina stormed into the World Cup final after dumping England out of the competition on Wednesday night. Messi provided both assists for two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, as the South American side came from behind to dramatically win 2-1. England were prepared to go all the way in […]

Kobbie Mainoo's momentum has been halted by Thomas Tuchel's World Cup snub, writes Jack Gaughan

England do not owe United anything, and Tuchel picked the squad he believes could win this competition, but it does halt Mainoo's positive momentum going into next season.

Tom Brady asks Messi about famous Yamal baby photo ahead of final

Tom Brady asks Lionel Messi about the now famous photo with Lamine Yamal as a baby ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

World Cup team of the semi-finals: Who is the one Englishman who made the cut?

NICKY MULHOLLAND: The World Cup semi-finals delivered two dramatic encounters as Spain, France, Argentina, and England fought for a place in the final.

Tuchel under fire but England undone by more than manager’s tactics

Thomas Tuchel was hailed as England's best chance of winning the World Cup, but the German has faced a barrage of criticism following their semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Lionel Messi sends message to Lamine Yamal and speaks out on bizarre picture of him bathing Spain star as a baby

Lionel Messi has described Lamine Yamal as one of the planet’s best young players ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. The Barcelona stars past and present will come face-to-face tomorrow evening with their performances likely to be key to the destination of sport’s most coveted prize, despite being at polar opposite ends of their careers. Lamal alre...

Argentina’s World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

Lautaro Martinez said he had 'dreamt' of scoring the goal that sent Argentina through to the final at England's expense.

Pep Guardiola 'had verbal agreement' to take over as England boss in 2024 before U-turn

Pep Guardiola reportedly had a verbal agreement to take over as England head coach in 2024, before reversing his decision to remain at Man City.

Oscar Piastri shuts down McLaren rumours as Verstappen stays silent on Red Bull future

Oscar Piastri has again declared he expects to remain at McLaren next season, firmly rejecting speculation that four-time world champion Max Verstappen could replace him

Alexis Mac Allister takes dig at England after World Cup loss

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is pleased the World Cup final will be contested between two nations that ‘truly play good football’. England’s bid to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years came up short as Thomas Tuchel’s side were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina. The Three Lions went ahead in the second half when Antho...

We all owe Gareth Southgate an apology

Yamal’s old neighbourhood awaits Messi showdown

Lamine Yamal, who was born in Spain to a Moroccan father and mother from Equatorial Guinea, has never forgotten his roots.

Graeme Souness brands England's Declan Rice 'limited' and unable to 'hurt people'

Graeme Souness did not hold back in criticising Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours that followed England's heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Jude Bellingham could be bigger than Sir David Beckham

Jude Bellingham's blockbuster World Cup has put him on course to eclipse Sir David Beckham as English football's next billionaire.

Badminton star Letshanaa left frustrated after Japan Open loss

Malaysian shuttler Letshanaa faces tough lessons in Tokyo after a quick exit against Korea's Kim Ga-eun.

Jude Bellingham’s game ruined in one simple moment, claims former Man Utd striker

Jude Bellingham never recovered mentally from an early moment in England’s World Cup semi-final with Argentina, believes former Manchester United and Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi. Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final against Spain thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over old rivals England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon put the Thr...

Cristian Romero spotted mocking Jordan Pickford after goal that crushed England

How the 2026 World Cup is boosting Malaysia’s economy

The 2026 World Cup is quietly injecting up to billions into Malaysia's F&B sector, stress-testing our digital banks, and giving local businesses a massive shot in the arm.

Jude Bellingham reveals what Lionel Messi said to him during heated clash in England’s World Cup defeat

Jude Bellingham has played down his heated confrontation with Lionel Messi during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, insisting he was simply ‘discussing a foul’ with the iconic forward. Messi once again played an instrumental role to help steer Argentina into this year’s final, assisting both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez as th...

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s bodyguard dies in motorbike crash

England rugby team forced to move hotels in Buenos Aires

England's rugby team have been forced to switch hotels in Buenos Aires because of the chaos caused by Argentina's World Cup victory.

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Japan Open heartbreak: Malaysian men’s doubles pairs suffer tough defeats

Malaysian men's doubles pairs suffer early exits at the Japan Open as new combinations face tough opening-round defeats.

Sze Fei-Izzuddin beat top Danes to enter Japan Open quarters

The Malaysians beat Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-18, 21-19 in 40 minutes in their last 16 match.

Wayne Rooney says England should turn to Guardiola

Wayne Rooney has urged the FA to not sack Thomas Tuchel as England boss – unless Pep Guardiola is up for the job. After spells in charge of some of Europe’s elite clubs, Tuchel took the reins as England boss following Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down after Euro 2024. Under Southgate, England reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the qu...

MLS team responds to JJ Watt after NFL great accused them of disrespecting his wife in outburst

The couple - a former defensive end and soccer star, respectively - attended Real Salt Lake's friendly against English side Burnley at America First Field on Wednesday.

Nicky Butt tells Tuchel to play 16-year-old Max Dowman 'in every England game'

DeChambeau appears to take dig at golf icon Faldo in interview at The Open after answering critics

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: After three missed cuts in three majors, the enigmatic American's first-round 67 in the last-chance saloon of 2026 was impressive.

England fans claim Argentina's winning goal shouldn't have stood

England fans have taken to social media to stress that Argentina's winning goal should not have stood due to a perceived foul in the build-up.

England vs Argentina player ratings as 'rusty' Rice and James score 5/10

F1 champion Lando Norris takes grid penalty on the chin as McLaren know they must go for broke

Lando Norris's spluttering world championship defence was hit by a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Donald Trump slams Thomas Tuchel's 'unusual' tactics and decision to play Harry Kane 'in defence'

Trump has taken centre stage on more than one occasion this World Cup, none more famously than when he intervened to have Folarin Balogun's red card suspended via a chat with Gianni Infantino.

Ibrahima Konate brands third-place play-off against England 'the game no one wants to play'

The two nations will go head-to-head at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium at 8pm tomorrow after losing their respective semi-finals.

My England XI for Euro 2028 – and the four players who won’t make it

Messi’s only visit to Malaysia ended without him playing — he apologised, but never came back

Lionel Messi's only visit to Malaysia in 2013 ended without him playing due to injury, and 13 years later — with Argentina one win away from a back-to-back World Cup title — he still hasn't been back.