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More than 200 countries endorse Infantino for fourth Fifa term despite Balogun scandal

Only a handful of FAs have not declared their supportUefa has made its opposition clear on number of issuesGianni Infantino has the formal endorsement of more than 200 countries for re-election as Fifa’s president despite the climate of unrest that has swirled since the scandal surrounding Folarin Balogun’s reprieve from suspension.The Guardian understands only a handful of Fifa’s 211 member associations are still to send letters of support for Infantino, who is on course to be voted into a four...

Rosenior breaks silence on Chelsea exit

Rosenior breaks silence on Chelsea exitImage source, Getty ImagesByNizaar KinsellaChelsea reporterPublishedJust nowLiam Rosenior has addressed his Chelsea exit for the first time since being unveiled as Paris FC manager.The 42-year-old has made a swift return to work in France, where he previously enjoyed success with Strasbourg before his spell of less than four months at Stamford Bridge last season.After his time at Chelsea ended with five consecutive defeats without a goal, Rosenior spoke abo...

Ireland must 'make our own history' in NZ - Sheehan

Ireland must 'make our own history' in NZ - SheehanImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sheehan was part of the Ireland squad that won a 2022 Test series in New ZealandByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI journalistPublished1 minute agoIreland captain Dan Sheehan says Andy Farrell's side must "make our own history" when they take on New Zealand at Eden Park in the Nations Championship on Saturday [08:10 BST].The All Blacks have not been beaten at their Auckland fortress since 1994 and while Ireland won...

Arsenal expected to make approach for No 1 target Rogers

Arsenal have made Morgan Rogers their top forward target this summer and an approach to Aston Villa is now expected.Sky Sports News understands there have been no club-to-club talks between Arsenal and Villa yet but interest in Rogers is set to intensify following England's World Cup exit and after a £34m deal for Christos Tzolis was agreed.

England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane

England missing final piece of jigsaw - KaneImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kane has scored six goals and registered one assist during the 2026 World CupByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoCommentsEngland captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following their defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.The Three Lions took the lead in Atlanta but were beaten 2-1, with t...

Shields ready to continue talks for Price super fight

Claressa Shields is ready to resume talks for a women's super fight against Lauren Price with promoter Dmitriy Salita remaining hopeful that a deal can be agreed.Shields appeared in Cardiff for a face-off with Price in April, stoking up expectation that a fight could be finalised between America's multi-weight world champion and the unified welterweight title holder from Wales.

Sheffield United manager Wilder extends contract

Sheffield United manager Wilder extends contractImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Chris Wilder has overseen five promotions as a managerByAdam LaniganBBC Sport EnglandPublished3 minutes agoSheffield United manager Chris Wilder has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2028.Wilder returned to Bramall Lane last September on a deal running until next year, but that has now been extended.The 58-year-old is in his third spell in charge of the Blades and has managed almost 450 games w...

Wallace charges up Open leaderboard with early birdie run

Matt Wallace posted three birdies in the opening six holes of his second round at The Open, briefly lifting him to tied-second and within two of the lead.

The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden

The man who built an international cricket ground in his gardenImage caption, Jimmy Perchard turned his crop of Jersey potatoes into an international cricket groundByDanny ParkinsonBBC Channel IslandsPublished25 minutes ago"It's been life changing," says Jimmy Perchard, surrounded by caps, pictures and trinkets of international sides from the USA to Vanuatu that line the walls of his clubhouse. If you say 2005 to any cricket fan it's usually memories of one of the greatest Ashes series of all ti...

McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow

Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.

'Next man up' key to Limerick success - Flanagan

'Next man up' key to Limerick success - FlanaganImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Flanagan won five All-Ireland titles as a player with LimerickByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI contributorPublished2 minutes ago'Next man up' is the Limerick philosophy and former Treaty star Seamus Flanagan feels that spread of potential match-winners will be crucial in Sunday's All-Ireland final against Galway.Flanagan was a key figure in each of Limerick's Liam MacCarthy Cup triumphs that began with a 2018 victo...

Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals Day

Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals DayImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Somerset have won two of the past three T20 Blast titlesByBen Ashton, BBC Sport England and Alex Hoad, BBC Sport EnglandPublished18 minutes agoCommentsThere is something of a familiar line-up at Edgbaston for the men's T20 Finals Day on Saturday.With 10 domestic T20 trophies between them, Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws are no strangers to 20-over cric...

How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina

How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad ArgentinaTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Nations Championship highlights: Argentina 35-21 WalesByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished16 July 2026Updated 6 minutes agoAn inspired Lionel Messi was instrumental in in defeating England and help Argentina reach back-to-back World Cup finals.The Pumas, who host England this week, have also delivered regularly at Rugby World...

The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan

Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late“Where has he been?” Gary Neville said of Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper. “We should have met him before.” Should you have, really? Met him before? Surely that would have defeated the point. The appeal of the underdog, after all, is that a month ago you wouldn’t have been able to name them. They’re supposed to come out of absolutely nowhere and they have: what with Arthur Fery...

USA v Uzbekistan match foreshadows chess battle for Olympiad top prize

Two of the top four chess nations will go head to head in Miami on 27-28 JulyUSA and Uzbekistan, along with India and China, possess the world’s current four best chess teams, so the announcement that the pair will meet at Miami on 27-28 July in an all-play-all rapid and blitz Scheveningen format is sure to create interest as a guide to what may happen when the 200-nation classical Olympiad takes place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan between 15-27 September. Full details of the forthcoming match are he...

Listen: How does Gordon rate in goalkeeping greats? Plus League Cup preview

Craig Gordon retires, League Cup preview and who's going to win the World Cup?

Dragojevic deal almost done for Rangers - gossip

Dragojevic deal almost done for Rangers - gossipImage source, Getty ImagesPublished1 minute agoSerbian midfielder close to completing Rangers switch, with Celtic defender on the way to France...Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic will arrive in Glasgow on Friday to complete the formalities of his transfer to Rangers, who will pay around £4.6m for the 20-year-old midfielder. (Daily Record, external)Partizan have accepted a £4.7m, plus add-ons, offer from Rangers for midfielder Vanja Dragojevic. (TV...

Expanded World Cup gives Global South teams launchpad to 'dream big'

Skeptical eyebrows were raised when it was announced that the 2026 World Cup would be expanded to 48 teams – up from 32 in 2022.Ten extra days of competition and a staggering 40 more matches across a three-nation tournament was an enticing prospect for some fans, but cynics pointed to enhanced money-making opportunities, and worried about a dilution of quality and excessive workload on players, especially in the North American heat.The magic of the World Cup, argued many ex-pros, lies in the bes...

World Cup stars who could move this summer

World Cup stars who could move this summerImage source, Getty Images/BBC SportImage caption, (Left to right) Bradley Barcola, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Yan Diomande and Djed SpenceByEmma SmithBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoAs the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning towards the 2026-27 club season - and who could be on the move this summer.Several major names from the World Cup have already agreed deals - Marc Cucurella, Elliot Anderson and Youri Tielemans among them.But there a...

Haaland's Unstoppable Surge: Redefining International Greatness!