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Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?
Mexico captain Cesar Montes was the third player sent off in the first game of the 2026 World Cup (Reuters) South Africa’s campaign at the World Cup 2026 got off to the worst possible start as they were beaten by co-hosts Mexico and ended the match with nine men following two straight red cards. Both came in the second half with Bafana Bafana already losing 1-0 thanks to Julian Quinones’ goal in the eight minute of the game.
Former Rugby League coach and broadcaster John Kear passes away aged 71
Former rugby league star, coach and broadcaster John Kear has died at the age of 71. The Rugby Football League (RFL) confirmed the news that Kear passed away suddenly on Sunday afternoon while travelling back north following the Challenge Cup Final. He had been working as part of the BBC’s commentary team the previous day during the match between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR at Wembley.
‘Who cares what people think?’: Declan Rice delighted with Arsenal’s Champions League progress
Declan Rice says Arsenal are unconcerned with the 'noise' building around the club (Reuters) Declan Rice was ‘delighted’ with how Arsenal reached a second Champions League semi-final in as many years despite a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium against Sporting CP.
Every horse in Harry Redknapp’s stable as former football boss goes for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory
Harry Redknapp is on the brink of achieving a sporting dream as one of his horses runs today in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Winning one of the most prestigious races of the horseracing calendar would give Redknapp closer on a journey of love, respect and enjoyment that began with his grandmother, Maggie Brown, who was a bookmaker's runner in London's East End.
Liverpool vs Manchester United live: Reds look to end losing streak in Premier League clash with old rivals
Back-to-back league defeats - to Chelsea and Crystal Palace - dropped Arne Slot’s champions to second in the table and they came into the weekend one point behind the Gunners - who beat Fulham last night to extend their advantage. The Reds will be without number one goalkeeper Alisson, who remains injured, but should otherwise have a full contingent of players to select from which could prove beneficial due to their squad depth.
‘We want to inspire young girls and boys’: Lauren James on impact of Euro 2025 and Chelsea’s relentless success
2025 has been quite a year for Lauren James. As one of Chelsea women’s star players she helped the team to a domestic treble including wins in the FA and League Cups as well as a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title. Their only blip came in a semi-final exit to Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League. On the international stage, James won Euro 2025 with England and built on the success of the Lionesses’ victory from 2022 as they defended their title in Switzerland.
El mercado marítimo en alerta tras la retención rusa de un petrolero
By Michael Jones 20 mayo (The Insurer) - Las aseguradoras marítimas siguen de cerca la evolución de la situación en el mar Báltico después de que las autoridades rusas detuvieran el domingo a un petrolero de propiedad griega, según informaron a The Insurer tres altas fuentes del mercado.
Man City vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League team news and updates as Erling Haaland excluded from matchday squad
Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League with the leaders looking to establish an 11-point lead at the top of the table. Arne Slot’s side could only manage a draw to Villa in midweek, but Arsenal’s loss against West Ham gives the Merseyside club an ideal opportunity to swell their advantage again as they look to take another significant step towards the title.
Tottenham vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as James Maddison not in squad
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Leicester in the Premier League with the result vital to both sides’ hopes at both ends of the table. Son Heung Min inspired Spurs midweek in a 3-2 win in the Europa League, with Ange Postecoglou now desperate for a result in the league to ease pressure on the Australian boss. "It's about the players,” Postecoglou said, while also praising his Korean talisman.
Is Juventus v Man City on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture
Manchester City travel to Italy for a Champions League clash with Juventus as they attempt to get themselves into the automatic qualifying spots for the knockout rounds. Pep Guardiola’s side are currently 17th in the revamped league phase table but are only two points away from a place inside the top eight and a guaranteed place in the next round.
Arsenal vs Juventus LIVE: Women’s Champions League result and reaction as Gunners reach quarter-finals
Arsenal secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventues at the Emirates Stadium. In a match low on chances and quality Lina Hurtig was the decisive factor for the Gunners coming off the bench in the second half to score a late winner that put her side clear of their opponents in Group C. Juventus had set up with a low block to nullify Arsenal’s threatening forward line and were successful for most of the game.
F1 Mexico Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz starts on pole as Lando Norris challenges championship leader Max Verstappen
The F1 weekend reaches its climax in Mexico City tonight with Lando Norris set to continue his rivalry with Max Verstappen following the highly contentious battle in Austin. Verstappen has won five of the last six races at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez and will be aiming to edge one step closer to a fourth world championship title. The two title rivals are on the front row in Mexico City.
AC Milan vs Liverpool LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Arne Slot’s men complete comeback win
Arne Slot celebrated a first European victory as Liverpool head coach as his team defeated AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro to kick off their Champions League campaign with a win. Things started horribly for the Reds though as Kostas Tsimikas was caught out of position allowing Christian Pulisic to nip into the vacant space and slot home a superb finish with barely two minutes on the clock. Liverpool responded brilliantly though.
Young Boys vs Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as dominant Villa triumph in Bern
Aston Villa made a glorious return to the European flight with a wonderful 3-0 victory against Young Boys in Switzerland. Playing at the Stadion Wankdorf on an artificial pitch there were come concerns that Villa wouldn’t adapt to the conditions and for the opening 20 minutes the hosts were the better side. Unai Emery’s team did click though and took the lead from a fine set piece. John McGinn received a short corner and swung a cross over to Youri Tielemans.
England v Finland LIVE: Nations League result as Harry Kane scores twice on 100th appearance
England continued their winning streak under interim manager Lee Carsley as they backed up their victory over the Republic of Ireland with a 2-0 win against Finland at Wembley. The Three Lions impressed in the first half in Dublin with a free-flowing and agressive style of play but here they were frustrated trying to break through a low block though Anthony Gordon was a bright spark on the left side especially when combining with Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis.
Jack Draper v Alex de Minaur LIVE: Latest US Open tennis result and score as British No 1 surges into semi-final
Jack Draper book his place in a first grand slam semi-final after a dominant win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur at the US Open. The British No.1 had never reached this stage of a major before but showed no nerves at Flushing Meadows, continuing to progress without dropping a set in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.
England v Switzerland LIVE: Result and reaction, Alexander-Arnold settles penalty shootout as Three Lions reach Euro 2024 semi-finals
July 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM England advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a gripping tie with Switzerland in Dusseldorf. Gareth Southgate’s side squeezed past a defiant Slovakia team last week but were forced to dig deep here after Breel Embolo put the Swiss ahead. But Bukayo Saka’s curler dragged the Three Lions level in a thrilling match as both sides pushed for a winner before settling for extra-time.
Austria v Turkey LIVE: Result and final score after miraculous late save seals Euro 2024 shock
Michael Gregoritsch sparks hope of Euro 2024 comeback (Reuters) Turkey beat Austria 2-1 in a thrilling last-16 encounter to advance to a Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands. Merih Demiral opened the scoring after less than a minute and netted again in the second half. Michael Gregoritsch was left free at the back post for Austria’s response after another corner in the 66th but neither team could add any more despite a flurry of chances in the rain.
Germany v Denmark LIVE: Final score and result after sublime Jamal Musiala strikes for Euro 2024 hosts
Germany advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after an enthralling and fascinating contest against Denmark in Dortmund. The hosts started as the more aggressive side and thought they had the opener when Nico Schlotterbeck headed home in the fourth minute. That goal was ruled out for an infringement in the box and Denmark had a reprieve. They strengthened in the first half and were in the ascendancy when a rare thunderstorm called proceedings to a halt due to dangerous lightning.
Poland v Austria LIVE: Result and reaction as Marko Arnautovic scores penalty to seal key victory
Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Poland in their Euro 2024 Group D match to renew hopes of a top-two finish and a spot in the knockout stage while leaving their opponents in last place with no points and only a slim chance of advancing. In a furious start, the Austrians, now on three points from two matches - as many as France and Netherlands who meet later on Friday - applied early pressure and it paid off in the ninth minute with Gernot Trauner’s powerful header at the near post.
French Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic withdraws as Sinner thrashes Dimitrov - latest tennis scores and results
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open due to a knee injury. The 37-year-old limped through a five-set thriller against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday and was due to face Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals tomorrow. Djokovic underwent a MRI scan which revealed a “torn medial meniscus in his right knee”. The injury makes him a major doubt for Wimbledon, which begins on 1 July, and propels Jannik Sinner to the top of the rankings as the men’s new world No 1.
England vs France LIVE: Euro 2025 qualifier result and reaction as Katoto goal gives visitors crucial win
(REUTERS) England suffered defeat in their Euro 2025 qualifier against France leaving them in a precarious position in Group A3. Coming into the match second in the table, the Lionesses would have ended the night top had they been victorious. Sarina Wiegman’s side managed to shake off a lethargic start to open the scoring with Lauren Hemp darting into the left side of the penalty area and picking out Beth Mead.
Leeds vs Norwich LIVE: Championship play-off semi-final result and reaction as hosts run rampant
Leeds United are the first team to make it to Wembley after a dominant and brilliant display to defeat Norwich City in their Championship play-off semi-final second leg. With home advantage, Leeds came out of the traps quickly, forcing Norwich to defend and pressing high up the pitch. They won a free kick just outside the box and Ilia Gruev curled it past Angus Gunn to open the scoring.
Man Utd vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as hosts clinch win in five-goal thriller
Manchester United kept their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive with an impressive performance against a determined Newcastle team at Old Trafford. The visitors started the match the more aggressive side but it was the hosts who opened the scoring. Martin Dubravka was twice called into action to deny the Red Devils but their third attempt saw Kobbie Mainoo slipped into the box for a well-placed finish. The response came after the half-time break.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSG LIVE: Champions League semi-final result and reaction as Fullkrug scores winner
Borussia Dortmund took a step closer to the Champions League final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Signal Iduna Park in their semi-final first leg. The hosts controlled the match from kick off and were made to work with Jadon Sancho in particular a fierce threat on the right hand side. It was a simple over the top pass from Nico Schlotterbeck that brought the goal. Niclas Fullkrug nipping in behind and slotting past Gianluigi Donnarumma for the opener.
Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners’ run riot after White and Havertz goals
Arsenal moved three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with a blistering 5-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s men dominated from the get-go but couldn’t make full use of a first 45 minutes of controlled play despite Leandro Trossard’s fourth minute opener. He was fed the ball by Declan Rice then smoked the ball home at the near post.
Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result and final score after six-goal thriller
Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. The holders twice led in an enthralling contest under the Bernabeu Stadium’s new roof but the quarter-final remains on a knife edge after Federico Valverde gave the hosts a deserved share of the spoils. Bernardo Silva got City off to a flying start but a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo effort sent Real in at half-time of Tuesday’s first leg 2-1 ahead.
Crystal Palace v Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Kevin De Bruyne stars in win
Manchester City struck first blood in the title race this weekend with a comprehensive 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Heading into the gameweek in third place, City could not afford to drop points and suffered a shock as Jean-Philippe Mateta slotted home a wonderful finish to send Palace ahead inside four minutes. Kevin De Bruyne, restored to City’s starting XI, decided to lead the response.
Liverpool v Brighton LIVE: Premier League score and latest updates as Andy Robertson misses out
Liverpool are hosting Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon as the Reds seek to steal a march in the title race. Only one point separates the top three and, with Arsenal and Manchester City facing off later, Liverpool have the chance to go top and gain some ground over one or both of their rivals. Liverpool still have a long list of players out injured and Jurgen Klopp was unsure if midfielder Curtis Jones would be available, while left-back Andy Robertson will take it “day by day”.
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Wales v France LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations clash as hosts wilt under second half pressure
Wales succumbed to another Six Nations defeat after a blazing show in the second half saw France power their way to a 21-point victory in Cardiff. An open first half fluctuated between the teams as both sides made repeated mistakes allowing the other to score. Wales opened the scoring with an early penalty - ably kicked by Sam Costelow - before the visitors responded with three points of their own.
Man City vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Kevin De Bruyne starts
Manchester City host Manchester United in the headline Premier League fixture on Sunday with derby bragging rights at stake. Pep Guardiola will be desperate to keep pace with Liverpool and Arsenal in what has been a furious title race so far, while Erik ten Hag is under pressure to prove his worth after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover with an ongoing power struggle at the heart of the Old Trafford club.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League score and goal updates as Gallagher cancels out Lerma’s strike
Roy Hodgson, who manages the Eagles, is under pressure from the fanbase after a series of fluctuating results which has dropped the London side into the bottom half of the table. Palace have only won three games since the end of September and are just five points above the drop zone which means they are in danger of being drawn into a relegation battle.
Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates as Nunez misses penalty after Bradley goal
The Reds have won their last three league games, scoring 10 goals and conceding twice – both in a match against Newcastle. They start this encounter with Chelsea two points ahead of Arsenal and five in front of City, though Pep Guardiola’s men have played a game fewer. Should Liverpool hope to give Klopp a triumphant farewell these are the matches they need to win as the chasing pack, City in particular, tend to finish the season strongly. Chelsea will not be the easiest of opponents.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Bees get back to winning ways
Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest in an intriguing encounter that could have ramifications on the relegation battle. Neither club has truly managed to distance themselves away from the bottom three and three points for either side today good turn out to be gold dust in the race to avoid the drop. The Bees welcome back Ivan Toney following the forward’s eight-month ban for breaking the Premier League’s gambling rules.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Bees get back to winning ways
Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest in an intriguing encounter that could have ramifications on the relegation battle. Neither club has truly managed to distance themselves away from the bottom three and three points for either side today good turn out to be gold dust in the race to avoid the drop. The Bees welcome back Ivan Toney following the forward’s eight-month ban for breaking the Premier League’s gambling rules.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Bees get back to winning ways
Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest in an intriguing encounter that could have ramifications on the relegation battle. Neither club has truly managed to distance themselves away from the bottom three and three points for either side today good turn out to be gold dust in the race to avoid the drop. The Bees welcome back Ivan Toney following the forward’s eight-month ban for breaking the Premier League’s gambling rules.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners net five at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal earned themselves a much needed win with a 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off. From the start the Gunners looked to take control but seemed nervous and tentative after their recent troubles in front of goal. The breakthrough came from a set piece, Gabriel rising highest at the back post to nod Arsenal ahead. The second goal came in a similar fashion.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners net five at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal earned themselves a much needed win with a 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off. From the start the Gunners looked to take control but seemed nervous and tentative after their recent troubles in front of goal. The breakthrough came from a set piece, Gabriel rising highest at the back post to nod Arsenal ahead. The second goal came in a similar fashion.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners net five at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal earned themselves a much needed win with a 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off. From the start the Gunners looked to take control but seemed nervous and tentative after their recent troubles in front of goal. The breakthrough came from a set piece, Gabriel rising highest at the back post to nod Arsenal ahead. The second goal came in a similar fashion.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Osimhen and Ndicka come close to scoring
The Africa Cup of Nations continues this evening with a much-anticipated battle between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The result of this match could determine which nation finishes top of Group A. The Ivory Coast currently hold first place following their 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their Afcon opener and look like a confident force under French boss Jean-Louis Gasset. Nigeria in contrast slumped to a shock 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea last time out.
Sunderland v Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Alexander Isak sends Magpies through
Newcastle advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a professional and dominant performance against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at ths Stadium of Light. Fielding a strong team after three successive defeats, the Magpies started on the front foot creating a chance for Sean Longstaff inside the opening two minutes. Anthony Pattinson kept out the shot but the visitors never looked back.
Sunderland v Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Alexander Isak sends Magpies through
Newcastle advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a professional and dominant performance against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at ths Stadium of Light. Fielding a strong team after three successive defeats, the Magpies started on the front foot creating a chance for Sean Longstaff inside the opening two minutes. Anthony Pattinson kept out the shot but the visitors never looked back.
Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news, line-ups and more tonight as Kieran Trippier absent
There’s only one New Year’s Day match in the Premier League this year as Liverpool host Newcastle in a tricky encounter as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. The Reds are currently level with second place Aston Villa but victory over Eddie Howe’s team would send them three points clear of their nearest rivals.
World Darts Championship LIVE: Latest updates as Luke Littler demolishes Raymond van Barneveld in last-16
Teenage sensation Luke Littler continued his historic World Darts Championship journey by downing hero Raymond van Barneveld to reach the quarter-finals. The 16-year-old has set the Alexandra Palace tournament alight on debut and is the youngest player ever to reach the last eight after a stunning 4-1 win. He showed maturity and talent way beyond his tender years to get past the five-time world champion, who he used to imitate in front of the television as a three-year-old.
World Darts Championship LIVE: Latest results as Raymond van Barneveld defeats Jim Williams to reach last-16
Raymond van Barneveld returned to the oche on Friday afternoon and set up a blockbuster clash with rising superstar Luke Littler in the last-16. The 56-year-old has impressed during both his outings at the PDC World Darts Championship this year following a 3-1 victory over Polish debutant Radek Szaganski in round two and a 4-1 win against Jim Williams in round three.
Court rules Fifa and Uefa acted ‘illegally’ in blocking breakaway
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Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Carabao Cup result and final score after Curtis Jones doubles up in thrashing
The Reds were much improved from their blunt display in Sunday’s stalemate with Manchester United and dominated throughout, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and a brilliant double from Curtis Jones. West Ham boss David Moyes belatedly brought on Lucas Paqueta and James Ward-Prowse with his side three goals down and Jarrod Bowen pulled one back with the visitors’ first shot on target.
Liverpool Vs West Ham LIVE: Carabao Cup Quarter-final Latest Score And Updates With Mohamed Salah On The Bench - The Independent
Liverpool host West Ham in a bid to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals at Anfield on Wednesday. On Sunday, the at the hands of rivals Manchester United, in a disjointed performance that they will want to put behind them against West Ham. The Hammers on the other hand have recovered from their earlier in the month to win two successive matches, in the Europa League and against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday.
Results and scores after Matt Campbell shocks James Wade
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