July 7th, 2026
‘It was pretty shocking’ – Norris, McLaren detail scale of gap to rivals
Lando Norris says McLaren have “a hell of a lot to improve” after “pretty shocking” pace in the British Grand Prix despite finishing a solid fourth.
‘Overturn this’ – Belgium mock Trump and FIFA after USA World Cup exit
Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump and FIFA after eliminating co-hosts USA from the World Cup.
Why Ronaldo and Portugal must find new paths
Cristiano Ronaldo’s contribution to the game cannot be questioned. One of the greatest ever to do it on the pitch.
Balogun reprieve ends in anti-climax as Belgium dump USA out
Folarin Balogun’s red card reprieve appeared to hinder rather than help his country as an out-of-sorts USA side were thrashed 4-1 by Belgium to end the co-hosts’ World Cup dreams.
The superstar double act that became England’s Wonderwall
With 10 of England’s 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
‘Overturn this’ – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium’s Nicolas Raskin says Fifa’s decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and “foundation-laying figure” Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
A shambolic end for the American dream – did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels “disappointed with too many people” who brought “politics and manipulation” into the game as the US exit World Cup.
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations’ hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.