Football
cranking up
This World Cup is threatening to become a classic of the genre
Old aristocracies faltered as where once they gorged, now they merely looked bloated relics of the past.
Wednesday
1 Jul
king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
Time to say goodbye
'Without any warning' - Vitor Pereira says he has been sacked by Nottingham Forest
Preview
As Haaland scores and Mbappe soars, will England finally take flight at World Cup?
France take knockout stages by storm as Thomas Tuchel says defeats for other big European countries can calm his side down.
Tuesday
30 Jun
Superstar
Mbappé-inspired France too good for Sweden
Bradley Barcola was also on target for Didier Deschamps’ men.
Take a Bow
Erling Haaland's late winner fires Norway into World Cup round of 16
Man United’s Amad Diallo had scored a brilliant equaliser for the Ivory Coast.
The Football Family
Late winners and terrible penos - R32 story so far
David Sneyd dials in from Atlanta to reflect on a dramatic start to the World Cup knockouts with Shane Keegan.
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Shock
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
Dramatic shootout follows 1-1 draw in Foxborough.
Monday
29 Jun
statement
'Treated unfairly and placed in an impossible position' - Ringmahon Rangers on FAI Cup withdrawal
CAS IS KING
Vulnerable but with a titanium spirit: Casemiro is the symbol of this Brazil team
For 45 minutes Japan had them just where they wanted, then Carlo Ancelotti worked his magic.
