Dutch talent steering several countries towards 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands have enjoyed plenty of World Cup success as three-time runners-up, and at next year’s finals in North America, Dutch influence could stretch well beyond their own team.
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Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Milano-Cortina winter Olympics
ROME :Italy will submit a proposal for a worldwide ceasefire to the United Nations ahead of next year's Milano-Cortina winter Olympics, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.
UK appoints Richard Monks as CEO of new Independent Football Regulator
LONDON :Britain said on Tuesday that regulatory expert Richard Monks had been appointed as chief executive of the newly established Independent Football Regulator (IFR), tasked with overseeing governance and financial sustainability in English soccer.
Cape Verde success would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago
CAPE TOWN :The Cape Verde Islands are one win away from a World Cup place that confirms the promise they have shown in recent years but would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago.
Pogacar and Vingegaard to go head-to-head in new Andorra event
Cycling titans Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard will go head to head in a new format when they take part in the inaugural Andorra Cycling Masters race this month.
Newcastle's Gordon not taking England selection for granted
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, England :England winger Anthony Gordon admits he is playing with a sense of "paranoia" as he fights to secure his place in Thomas Tuchel's squad for next year's World Cup.
Exhausted Raducanu retires from Wuhan Open after medical timeout
An exhausted Emma Raducanu had her blood pressure checked during a medical timeout before retiring while trailing 6-1 4-1 to Ann Li in the Wuhan Open first round on Tuesday, with the temperature nearing 35 degrees Celsius on a humid afternoon.
Fatherhood puts Australia's frequent flyer Ryan on a higher plane
MELBOURNE :With a new baby and a new club, Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan has landed back in the Socceroos' fold with a new lease on footballing life despite racking up an exhausting log of air miles.