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“"It's very special to be here - we have quite a history here. It's nice to be back in 2026,"”
“in a pop-up event space on Union Square in New York—French chefs in the kitchen, artists’ limited-edition collaborations on the walls and a France-Senegal World Cup watch-along on a big screen”
“all 104 matches of the tournament are available free-to-air, thanks to local broadcaster Bangladesh Television (BTV) and the Toffee app.”
“The Three Lions booked their place in the last 32 as group winners”
“who has won five singles and six doubles titles at the All England Club”
“The Bangladeshi government acquired the broadcasting rights from FIFA for just $3.85 million”
“Sorry Gary, I’m one ahead of you now.”
“Djokovic goes once again for a standalone record 25th major title, having remained tied with Australia's Margaret Court since the 2023 US Open”
“Forty years is a long time I am kind of bored of it.”
“missed a golden opportunity to add to her tally of four major titles”
“I have built a good relationship with Harry over the last four or five years, especially after Qatar, playing so close together.”
“Three Britons reach Wimbledon through qualifying”
“Kane’s goal, his third of the tournament so far, created a little bit of personal history given it was his 11th overall on the biggest stage and moved him one ahead of Lineker, much to the delight of his The Rest Is Football co-host Micah …”
“Djokovic, meanwhile, is only a week younger than 39-year-old Murray yet is still chasing that elusive record 25th Grand Slam title.”
“Lineker who scored 10 World Cup goals for his country at the 1986 and 1990 tournaments.”
“It said this would equate to almost double the average for the past four World Cups”
“With three goals during the group stage, Kane will be eyeing a tilt at winning the Golden Boot for a record second time as he remains in a contest with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr.”
“Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer's World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.”
“Kane’s goal, his third of the tournament so far, created a little bit of personal history given it was his 11th overall on the biggest stage and moved him one ahead of Lineker”
“BBC Verify and BBC Sport have been tracking a private jet - linked to Fifa and Infantino - which has taken 27 flights during the tournament to cities where the Fifa boss has been pictured attending matches.”
“Lineker who scored 10 World Cup goals for his country at the 1986 and 1990 tournaments”
“Scotland have six Nations League games between September and November.”
“The Three Lions advanced to the knockout round as winners of Group L following what ultimately turned out to be a routine 2–0 win against Panama”
“Clarke came again with a strong bid to reach the 2022 World Cup, winning six competitive matches in a row for the first time since 1930.”
“England, who made five changes to their starting XI, were frustrated in the first-half by opponents who were ranked 58th in the world”
“Ireland beat West Indies on Saturday to finally claim a T20 World Cup win at the 22nd attempt”
“With three goals during the group stage, Kane will be eyeing a tilt at winning the Golden Boot for a record second time”
“Saturday's six-wicket win in Bristol ended Ireland's run of 21 consecutive defeats across five tournaments.”
“Forty years is a long time I am kind of bored of it. I couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s Harry Kane”
“Hunter also praised the contribution of captain Gaby Lewis, who became the first woman to lead Ireland to a World Cup win.”
“Thomas Tuchel resisted the temptation to make changes at the break and his faith was rewarded just past the hour mark when Bukayo Saka’s corner was hooked home by Jude Bellingham”
“Lionel Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup for Argentina”
“The Real Madrid superstar turned provider five minutes later when he twisted away from a defender and delivered the perfect cross for Harry Kane who headed home from close range. Kane’s goal, his third of the tournament so far”
“After 72 matches across three countries, 48 teams who qualified for the 2026 World Cup have been whittled down to 32.”
“Troy Deeney launched a scathing attack on England’s wingers after they laboured to a 2-0 World Cup win over Panama.”
“they've made it three wins from three for the first time since they won the World Cup in 1998.”
“Have a look at the possessions lost, 14 for Saka, 20 for Rashford and 7 for Madueke," Deeny told CBS Sports.”
“Didier Deschamps seeks a third successive World Cup final.”
“Troy Deeney slams two Arsenal stars who were 'arrogant and ignorant' vs Panama”
“Lionel Messi is grabbing the headlines and rightly so with his six goals from three games so far at this World Cup”
“Having progressed as group winners, Tuchel’s men will now face DR Congo in the round of the last 32, before a potential quarter-final against co-hosts Mexico.”
“All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals”
“Murphy did, however, have a word of warning for Tuchel and his squad having watched firsthand how DR Congo frustrated Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in the competition, securing a 1-1 draw.”
“Astonishing really to have six goals by this point. And with the draw opening up for Argentina he must have an eye on one of football's most famous and long-lasting records; Just Fontaine's 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.”
“Our most successful National Team Head Coach has called time on his seven years in charge following our participation at the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
“Six goals in three World Cup games”
“From starting as a pot four team in 2019 to topping our World Cup qualifying group, he has more than delivered on the remit to take Scotland back to a major tournament.”
“Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the tournament for Mexico”
“While we are all disappointed to have exited the World Cup at the group stage, we must not lose sight of the undeniable progress made during Steve’s seven years in charge.”
“Not bad for DR Congo's first game at a World Cup for 52 years.”
“Croatia’s 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday night confirmed that the Scots are still looking to qualify out of the group stages at a major finals for the first time, a statement on the national team’s official Twitter account read: ‘Scotland …”
“Ibrahim Mbaye, aged 18 years and 143 days, became the fourth youngest goalscorer in World Cup history when he scored for Senegal against France, but watching Switzerland's Johan Manzambi, 20, play - and score - has been a delight.”
“Clarke led Scotland to three out of the last four major tournaments and it was the national team’s first appearance in the World Cup finals since 1998.”
“I've seen all of their group games and they've made it three wins from three for the first time since they won the World Cup in 1998.”
“Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA chief executive, thanked Clarke for his ‘record-breaking contribution’. He said: ‘While we are all disappointed to have exited the World Cup at the group stage, we must not lose sight of the undeniable progress mad…”
“The evergreen 39-year-old remains a joy to watch with his skill, awareness and intelligence and he keeps producing on the biggest stage.”
“The Scots mustered three points from nine in Group C to end up behind Brazil and Morocco, with a minus three goal difference but it was not enough to secure a place among the eight best third-placed teams who move through to the last-32 of…”
“And with the draw opening up for Argentina he must have an eye on one of football's most famous and long-lasting records; Just Fontaine's 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.”
“In a lengthy open letter to supporters on the Scottish FA’s website, the 62-year-old said...”
“They have hit the ground running at this World Cup and look like they will take some stopping. Often a collection of brilliant individuals, this Argentina side looks more like an array of brilliant individuals who are playing as a team, an…”
“South Africa have made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.”
“Broos guided Bafana Bafana to a third-placed finish at Afcon 2023 before securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup ahead of Nigeria.”
“This is the first time Bafana Bafana have progressed beyond the World Cup group stage, having also suffered early exits in 1998 and 2002.”
“England-capped defender Ben Godfrey, 28, has passed a medical and is set to join Rangers on loan from Atalanta, with an option to buy.”
“Celtic face transfer competition for £6m-rated Borussia Dortmund winger Cole Campbell, with newly-promoted Bundesliga side Elversberg interested in the 20-year-old.”
“Celtic have set a club record selling price for midfielder Arne Engels, with Roma the latest club linked with the Belgian.”
“Midfielder Mark O'Hara, 30 has rejected a one-year contract at St Mirren and agreed a two-year switch to former club Kilmarnock.”
“St Mirren are weighing up a return for midfielder Dylan Reid, 21, who left the Paisley club for Crystal Palace in 2023.”
“Tha co-dhùnadh Clarke a' tighinn as dèidh iomairt a bha na bhriseadh dùil aig Cupa na Cruinne – a chiad turas a tha sgioba nam fear air a bhith an sàs san fharpais bho 1998”
“to mark the 60th anniversary of the country's only World Cup win”
“Footballers who make up England's over-75s side are gearing up for a match against Germany to mark the 60th anniversary of the country's only World Cup win.”
“The team, known as the Silver Lions, have worked alongside 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst as part of preparations for the game on 30 July at Boundary Park, Oldham.”
“The win improved Whittaker's record to 12 wins and a draw from his 13 professional fights”
“while Rivera suffered the third defeat of his 30 fight career”
“But Zayas succumbed to a seventh-round stoppage, with the referee ending the contest after the Puerto Rican boxer had been knocked down for a third time in the fight”
“It was the first defeat Zayas had suffered in his 24-fight career”
“while unbeaten American Ennis has 36 wins from as many fights”
“It finished 1-1, meaning Iran would have to wait to discover if they would progress to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time.”
“Iran missed out on a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on goal difference.”
“This September, to mark Joshua's birthday they are planning to carry the equivalent of his body weight to the top of three mountains - Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen Y Fan - in 24 hours”
“Referee Jack Taylor famously awarded two penalties in the game between hosts West Germany and Holland in Berlin.”
“Best's medal was sold for £305,200 by auctioneers Bonhams in London after it had been offered by a private collector.”
“Best scored in the 1968 final as Manchester United beat Benfica 4-1 after extra-time at Wembley.”
“Manchester United won its first European Cup in 1968”
“The Red Devils' victory came 10 years after the Munich Air Disaster in which eight members of Matt Busby's team, known as the Busby Babes, were among the 23 killed.”
“West Germany won 2-1 to win the World Cup and beat the celebrated 'total football' played by the Netherlands team of that era.”
“England World Cup winner's medal sells for £200k”
“a run of 12 matches unbeaten”
“Vinicius Jr scored four goals”
“all 16 games in the first knockout round covered across BBC Sport.”
“The BBC and ITV will broadcast eight last-32 matches each.”
“Clarke signs a new four-year deal, saying it was important to "plan for the future" and give "certainty ahead of the World Cup", while laying "foundations for the long term".”
“Just 15 months beforehand, he said there was a "75% chance" he "will not renew his contract after the World Cup"”
“Thirty‑one days can whisk by in a flash. Just ask Steve Clarke. That is the time that passed between his signing of a new four‑year deal and his abrupt resignation as Scotland head coach.”
“Following Wednesday's defeat by Brazil in Miami, Scotland's World Cup exit appeared to drag on just as much as their 28‑year wait to return to the biggest stage of them all.”
“For just over 30 minutes, attention officially then turned to the future - what would come next for Scotland after another abject major tournament showing.”
“Just 15 months beforehand, he said there was a '75% chance' he 'will not renew his contract after the World Cup'”
“30 May - Scotland beat 10-man Curacao in a tournament tune‑up.”
“19‑year‑old Findlay Curtis scored”
“Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 with Clarke saying, "for once I got everything I asked for"”
