Football

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

Jun 13, 2026 950 views

New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

Jun 13, 2026 343 views

Why Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.

Jun 13, 2026 858 views

USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite?

If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

Jun 13, 2026 691 views

Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Jun 12, 2026 839 views

Inside the latest Patrick Mahomes deal

Mahomes received a $54.5 million signing bonus.

Jun 12, 2026 428 views

Gerrard? McInnes? What next for Rangers if Rohl leaves?

With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next?

Jun 12, 2026 402 views

Texas Tech's clumsy P.R. effort continues

The Brendan Sorsby situation, like most high-profile controversies, has two components: the legal side, and the P.R. side.

Jun 12, 2026 355 views