Luka Modric World Cup ended in real heartbreak. Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the Round of 32, and a last-minute equaliser that could have saved them was chalked off by VAR. At 40 years old, with 202 caps to his name, Modric walked off the world’s biggest stage for what looks like the very last time. He left the…
July 2026
France have scored 13 goals in four 2026 World Cup matches, with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembele combining for 11 goals and nine assists. Didier Deschamps has changed from a cautious organiser into someone who trusts his attackers to play freely. France look like the strongest team in the tournament, but Spain’s midfield and a possible Argentina rematch…
Formula 1 is always looking for the next big star, and right now few young drivers are creating as much excitement as Kimi Antonelli. The Italian teenager has been tipped for greatness for several years, but now he is beginning to prove why so many people believe he could become one of the future faces of Formula 1. Even Lewis…
Women’s rugby is about to make history. For the first time ever, a Women’s British & Irish Lions team will tour New Zealand, bringing together the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Leading that historic team will be Jo Yapp, a former England captain who has been chosen to guide the Lions into a brand-new chapter for the…
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is under fresh scrutiny as a row over former England international Maggie Alphonsi has raised issues of sexism, diversity and leadership in rugby. What started as a social media comment quickly became one of the biggest stories in English rugby. The incident led to strong criticism from players, fans and rugby figures, while also restarting…
FIFA has a long-standing policy, rooted in the 1982 Falklands War, that stops English referees from officiating Argentina matches. Argentine officials are equally banned from taking charge of England games. At World Cup 2026, this rule could block Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor from the final if Argentina are involved. At a World Cup with 48 teams, 104 matches, and…
Michael Edwards has left his job as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of Football, ending his second spell at Liverpool on 10 July 2026. FSG had wanted to buy other clubs but never did, and that was a big reason Edwards decided to go. Sporting director Richard Hughes is also expected to leave, while new boss Andoni Iraola takes charge of…
UK celebrity relationships have a sneaky way of swallowing your whole evening, don’t they? You open your phone for one quick scroll, and somehow you’re deep into wedding rumours, a surprise split, and a couple you never even realised were a thing. Been there? Same. And honestly, this stretch has been a belter. We’ve had a sun-drenched Italian wedding, a…
Jordan Henderson broke his left forearm (not just his wrist) after slipping over an advertising hoarding during England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on 5 July 2026. His dad Brian has spoken out about how bad the injury really is. Henderson is out of the tournament, needs surgery, and may well miss the start of…
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at BC Place in Vancouver on 7 July 2026. It is their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Gregor Kobel saved the crucial penalty and Ruben Vargas scored the winner. Switzerland will now play defending champions Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday. Seventy-two years. That is how long Switzerland waited…