Even before a ball has been kicked, the tension has been clear among not only supporters but team members, too

Video shows egg tossed toward star as he entered hotelPlayers had condemned apparent attacks on Spurs fansA brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his New York hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg.A video shared online showed at least one egg tossed in the …

Artan's situation was highlighted as ITV began their coverage of the World Cup, with the visa issue among a series of controversies to have emerged ahead of the tournament.

As the festivities got underway inside the iconic 87,000-seater Mexico City Stadium - usually named the Estadio Azteca - there were more unsavory scenes taking place away from the world's glare.

Red Bull Salzburg are in talks with Rangers over a deal to land head coach Danny Röhl. 

George Russell says his misfortune "cannot last forever" and is hoping for "neutral luck" at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.

Opening ceremony wows ahead of first match of the greatest show in sport

The former referee impressed television viewers during the opening matches of Euro 2024

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

The criticisms come in the midst of wider social unrest in Mexico City

The projectile struck a street sign, prompting Wembanyama to briefly confront an individual before proceeding inside

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After Shakira lit up the Mexican opening ceremony, it will soon be the turn of co-hosts the USA and Canada

Largest comeback in NBA finals history galvanizes city and inspires morning-after chants of ‘Knicks in five!’New Yorkers woke up on Thursday morning – those who had even slept in the city that never sleeps – still jubilant after the Knicks men’s basketball team had made history the night before.The team staged the largest comeback in NBA finals …

Midfielder missed final training session before Haiti game‘Hopefully that doesn’t spread,’ said Kenny McLeanScotland are confident Scott McTominay will be fit to face Haiti on Saturday despite the midfielder sitting out training on Thursday due to a stomach complaint.McTominay, widely considered Scotland’s most influential player, was a notable …

Midfielder’s meteoric climb could enter different stratosphere if he inspires World Cup glory and seals record moveThe numbers around Elliot Anderson are rising fast – to extraordinary levels. A little like the player himself. At the beginning of last week, when he flew to Florida with the England squad for their pre-World Cup camp, he was the Nottingham …

British driver says pressure is off following bad runAntonelli 68 points ahead of Mercedes teammateGeorge Russell insists the pressure is off in the battle for the Formula One drivers’ championship. A succession of mishaps – combined with the exemplary form of his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli – has left him 68 points off the pace.Sunday’s round …

63-year-old leaves Benfica to move back to the BernabéuMarco Silva agrees deal to replace him at Portuguese clubJosé Mourinho’s blockbuster return as Real Madrid manager has been confirmed. The 63-year-old, who was in the dugout at the Bernabéu from 2010 until 2013, joins the 15-times European champions from Benfica on a three-year contract.Mourinho’s …

Manager says team must ‘live up to the trust’ on rest daysGerman suggests Bellingham may play as a ‘free role’ No 9Thomas Tuchel is confident that his England players will not abuse his trust, as he granted them time off with few strings attached at the end of their pre-World Cup training camp in Florida.The manager said he was happy for them to do …