Dzeko, 40, could join oldest players in World Cup history
Age is just a number - something Edin Dzeko, 40, is proving to be the case after he helped Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Wales in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.
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Wales' World Cup dream ends in pain of penalty shootout
Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.
McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy
Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.
Kylian Mbappe closes in on France’s all-time scoring record after superb chip in win over Brazil
The Real Madrid forward scored the 56th goal of his international career to move within one of Olivier Giroud’s record for Les Bleus
Michael O’Neill proud as young Northern Ireland side lose to Italy in play-off
Second-half goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean sealed the win for the four-time World Cup winners.
Sammie Szmodics ‘knocked out cold’ in horror collision during Ireland’s World Cup playoff loss
Towards the end of extra-time, Szmodics collided with Stepan Chaloupek and was knocked unconscious before being stretchered off
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Aryna Sabalenka sinks Rybakina to set up Miami Open final showdown with Gauff
World No 1 wins semi-final 6-4, 6-3 at Hard Rock StadiumAmerican beats Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to continue domination of rivalAryna Sabalenka believes she is ready for the challenge of her rival Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final as she stands one win away from winning Indian Wells and Miami in the same year for the first time.“She’s a fighter,” Sabalenka …
Arsenal star scores World Cup play-off HAT-TRICK as former Chelsea manager edges closer to leading nation to a place in United States competition
Sweden will host Poland at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Tuesday, with the winner booking a place at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
'Really tough to take' - Wales' World Cup hopes ended by Bosnia shoot-out loss
Wales suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Cardiff to end their 2026 World Cup dreams.
Bayern dismiss £170m Olise link - Friday's gossip
Bayern Munich want to keep Michael Olise, despite Liverpool interest and possible bid worth more than £170m, while Manchester United will make a formal approach for Sandro Tonali and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is another summer target.
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Penalty anguish ends Ireland’s World Cup dream as Czech Republic advance to play-off final
Czech Republic 2-2 Ireland (4-3 on penalties): Finn Azaz and Alan Browne missed in the shootout as Ireland failed to reach the World Cup
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Wales endure more penalty heartbreak as World Cup hopes crushed by Bosnia
Wales 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia win 4-2 on pens): Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams missed in the shootout after Edin Dzeko’s late equaliser in normal time
Ireland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs
A familiar tale of World Cup playoff agony awaited the Republic of Ireland in Prague, but this was no hard luck story. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team twice had the Czech Republic where they wanted them, in normal time and in a penalty shootout, and twice they let them off the hook. Dreams of a first World Cup in 24 years evaporated as a consequence.Ireland …
Wales agony as Bosnia and Herzegovina win penalty shootout to end World Cup hopes
Two years to the day since penalty shootout heartbreak against Poland, more agony from 12 yards for Wales, this time to deny them a shot at reaching this summer’s World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks after a typically absorbing night in the Welsh capital, one that went the distance, more than 133 minutes passed before Brennan …
Wales 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (PENS 2-4): Craig Bellamy's World Cup dream is shattered as hosts miss out on penalties AGAIN after letting ticket to the United States slip through their grasp
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Precisely two years since they lost to Poland by such means in a play-off for Euro 2024, they were edged by the Bosnians here.
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Czech Republic 2-2 Republic of Ireland (PENS 4-3): Visitors' 24-YEAR wait for a place at the World Cup continues after gut-wrenching play-off defeat in Prague
KIERAN GILL: It was a night of domination then devastation for the Irish, who will not get to face Denmark in Dublin this Tuesday with qualification for this summer's FIFA jamboree.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner warned of concerning situation 'we don't see often'
Carlos Alcaraz's Miami Open exit has given the other players some extra belief.
Horse racing jockey slapped with ban after going against vet's instructions
Britain's 2025 most-winning jockey, with 223 wins, has been suspended for improper riding.