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“Only Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more, with 24 goals (10 in the World Cup and 14 in the European Championship).”
“The 13 competitors arrived in Athens, Greece in 1896 for the revival of the long-dormant Games.”
“Coral said a regular at one of its shops in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, walked in and placed £37,000 at odds of 11-1 on the striker. It said it was the largest wager it had taken so far for the competition that has kicked-off in South Af…”
“The pesky XI World Cup fans you’re guaranteed to encounter in the pub”
“After scraping into the round of 16, we must be realistic and accept that our chances of winning the World Cup are remote, ... Without him, we would be flying home already.”
“Philadelphia is also bracing for high heat. The city—which is hosting a World Cup match on July 4—has activated its heat emergency plan and has moved the hours for its FIFA Fan Festival to the evening.”
“Mexico has won all four of its World Cup matches to date without conceding a goal.”
“The broadcaster reportedly paid $122M (KRW190BN) for Korean rights to the tournament between 2026 and 2030”
“According to Opta, he now has 10 goals in knockout games across the World Cup and the Euros since Euro 2020.”
“Their prospects for success were dismal - but they went on to win more gold medals than any other nation in Track and Field.”
“It said it was the largest wager it had taken so far for the competition that has kicked-off in South Africa.”
“Kane now sits joint-sixth in the highest goalscorers list at World Cups (Picture: Getty)”
“Still, the match between Paraguay and France will kick off at 5 pm ET, when it’s forecast to still feel well above 100 degrees with the heat and humidity.”
“JTBC reportedly paid $122M (KRW190BN) for Korean rights to the tournament between 2026 and 2030”
“Kane now has 13 World Cup goals, one more than Pele's tally of 12. He also went past Geoff Hurst for the second-most knockout goals scored by an England player at the FIFA World Cup. Kane now has five knockout goals, while Hurst finished w…”
“for the first time n almost 30 years.”
“first World Cup group stage exit since 1958”
“Based on the past 12 months, Kane should win the Ballon d’Or. Unfortunately, he probably won’t because in a World Cup year it is bound to go to the star player of the winning nation.”
“Philadelphia is also bracing for high heat. The city—which is hosting a World Cup match on July 4—has activated its heat emergency plan and has moved the hours for its FIFA Fan Festival to the evening. The city will have cooling and tents,…”
“Kane also strengthened his record in knockout matches. According to Opta, he now has 10 goals in knockout games across the World Cup and the Euros since Euro 2020.”
“The cheerleaders will celebrate their 25th nniversary this year.”
“A football fan on Merseyside has built a 50-seater stadium in his back garden to watch the World Cup, complete with its own players' tunnel and burger van.”
“Thousands of football fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup have been caught up in one of the largest ticketing collapses in history.”
“Kane now has 13 World Cup goals, one more than Pele's tally of 12. He also went past Geoff Hurst for the second-most knockout goals scored by an England player at the FIFA World Cup. Kane now has five knockout goals, while Hurst finished w…”
“no progress has been made in finding the source of the leak to the news media”
“new sports facilities”
“One fan, Sergio Enrique Alvarado Montalvo, 45, paid $1,700 (£1,300) on StubHub to surprise his father with World Cup tickets, only to be told that the seller could not deliver them”
“Samson's struggles continued in the opening T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, where he fell cheaply after India opted to bat first. It was his third successive low score, having also endured a disappointing series against Ireland”
“at least 500 people in law enforcement knew that Jewell was a suspect”
“Celtic have set a club record selling price for midfielder Arne Engels, with Roma now linked with the Belgian.”
“Throughout this tournament, football fans have been hit by extraordinarily high prices, with fans paying £111 for a 15-minute train to one of England’s group games. On top of already paying record-high match tickets to attend games, fans w…”
“However, captain Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma rescued the innings with contrasting half-centuries, guiding India to a competitive 189 for 7 before persistent rain washed out England's chase.”
“Eurocup semifinals on Wednesday”
“Turkish clubs have submitted offers to Kelechi Iheanacho now that the option to extend his Celtic stay has expired.”
“Yesterday, ahead of England’s 2-1 triumph over D.R. Congo in the last 32, one fan explained how he had spent his £40,000 house deposit on a World Cup trip with his dad instead. Jack Goodwin told Metro: ‘I saved up for a house, and I blew m…”
“The skipper responded with a composed 68 off 47 balls to lead India's recovery... He wanted to get rid of the pressure, so he batted nicely... managing just 13 runs in two matches during the Ireland series.”
“He was also on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team that fell victim to a boycott.”
“Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.”
“Jack Goodwin told Metro: ‘I saved up for a house, and I blew my whole house deposit to take me and my dad out here.’”
“I do think the Ireland hangover was there a bit. So, India decided, 'let's not chase and bat first'.”
“He covered the Philadelphia Eagles for "The Philadelphia Inquirer" for three seasons”
“Mateus Fernandes has made 72 Premier League starts over the past two seasons”
“The enormous 87,000 capacity arena sits at an altitude of approximately 2,240 metres above sea level”
“The book follows the team through the 1992 season”
“Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali”
“‘My understanding is we cannot adapt to the altitude,’ said Kane after his latest goalscoring heroics. ‘It’s a huge advantage Mexico have. There’s not enough time. ‘We knew that before. It’s just a disadvantage with which we will have to d…”
“Argentina still has at least one more match to play in Dallas, on Saturday.”
“I will come back to say a few words about the elimination... but I am announcing today that as long as this coaching staff is in place, I will be taking a break from the national team”
“The legendary Azteca stadium has been a graveyard for international opponents in the past with Mexico having lost only two out of 89 competitive matches at a venue that hosted the iconic World Cup finals of 1970 and 1986.”
“This is the team's inaugural season.”
“Thiaw ushered his team off the field when Morocco who were awarded a stoppage-time penalty in the Afcon final in January... However, Morocco were declared the winners of the tournament in March when the Confederation of African Football (C…”
“The Silver Bullets are the first all-female team to be recognized by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues”
“Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time... Belgium were awarded a controversial penalty in the 125th minute and Tielemans score…”
“the first to compete only against men.”
“Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time. Belgium were awarded a controversial penalty in the 125th minute and Tielemans scored …”
“Every time they make an error, they say 'I'm sorry.'”
“Mexico have won all four of their World Cup matches so far, scoring eight goals and conceding zero.”
“There are more 40-somethings in the tournament than in all previous World Cups combined.”
“Their competitive record at the Azteca is 70 wins from 89 games, with 17 draws and only two defeats. They are also unbeaten in 10 World Cup games there.”
“and Vozinha, the breakout star goalkeeper from Cape Verde. He's 40.”
“"It's the most physically demanding place I ever played football," says Nigel Reo-Coker, the former West Ham midfielder who played in the Concacaf Champions League final at the Azteca for Montreal Impact in 2015. "To come from Europe and …”
“about 4,000 unskilled jobs at the games”
“they have played 14 games at the Azteca so far in the 2020s, scoring 23 goals and conceding only four.”
“He also won two caps for Jamaica in 2021”
“made 32 appearances last season for Bradford”
“Tom Sabin, from Allesley, Coventry, won a three-mile cycle race at the Wenlock Olympics in 1877 and 1878.”
“London 2012 organisers recently unveiled cartoon animations named Wenlock and Mandeville as the mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
“Police have released CCTV images of 27 men they suspect were involved in disorder after Sheffield Wednesday's relegation last month.”
“She was the first British gold medallist in an individual event at the Winter Olympics for 30 years.”
“The 10th edition of the Women's T20 World Cup takes place between 12 June and 5 July in England.”
“Leicestershire Police said 55 people currently had banning orders and most had surrendered their passports in lead-up to the event in South Africa.”
“Southend United have signed Merthyr Town midfielder Lewys Twamley on a two-year deal, with a club option for a third year.”
“The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 46 National League North appearances last season.”
“Lewys had a remarkable season last year. For any player to have over 30 goal involvements in one season is truly incredible.”
“Callum Maycock has played 84 times for AFC Wimbledon”
“The 28-year-old made 176 appearances for Solihull Moors before joining the Dons in June 2024”
“He has had 19 goals in 41 appearances”
“The 22-year-old made 10 appearances for Blackpool last season, either side of a 26-game loan spell at Walsall, where he scored four goals.”
“It is under two months until Hull City begin their first season back in the Premier League since 2017”
“first season back in the Premier League since 2017”
“After achieving promotion via the Championship play-offs last month”
“BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White will be on hand to answer your questions later this week”
“92-mile ride”
“first of the Olympic cycle races in 1876”
“One of the 2012 Olympic mascots has been named Wenlock in the town's honour.”
“Louis Rees-Zammit has played 40 internationals for Wales”
“Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes from the side that defeated Barbarians 33-31 in an uncapped international.”
“Wales have only named three specialist second-rows in the Nations Championship squad with Beard and Ben Carter starting against Fiji.”
“Wales received a blow when Dafydd Jenkins was ruled out of the tour following shoulder surgery.”
“Beard only linked up with Wales on Sunday following his role for Montpellier in the Top 14 final defeat against Toulouse”
“Williams played his first game in nine months against Barbarians after recovering from a serious ankle injury.”
“Plumtree's previous start in the position came while playing for Wellington in the NPC in August 2022, while he also played a handful of games there for New Zealand Under-20s.”
“The 24-year-old lock or flanker will switch to Sharks from Prem runners-up Exeter this summer. It means he will fall foul of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) selection policy that requires players that represent clubs outside of Wales to have a…”
“Wales are the away side for Saturday's game with Fiji the hosts despite the match being played 10,000 miles from Suva.”
“Louis Rees-Zammit will switch back to wing from full-back for Wales for the Nations Championship opener against Fiji at the Cardiff City Stadium (14:10 BST)”
“Christ Tshiunza is currently unavailable for Wales selection with Tandy prevented from picking the Sale-bound forward because of the 25-cap rule. The 24-year-old lock or flanker will switch to Sharks from Prem runners-up Exeter this summer…”
“Talks were held between Welsh rugby's governing body and the Welsh Rugby Players' Association (WRPA) over 'employment terms' and an agreement was reached late on Wednesday afternoon to ensure the Fiji game will go ahead.”
“Captain Dewi Lake and Cardiff flanker Mann continue their record as the only players to start every Test under Tandy with this weekend representing the 10th of his reign.”
“beyond Rasmus Hojlund, whose £38m exit was confirmed in May following Napoli's qualification for next season's Champions League”
“Attracting up to 4,000 players, the competition is the world's largest amateur rugby tournament, bringing together LGBTQ+ and inclusive rugby teams from across the globe.”
