William Bitibiri takes a look at what England can expect from DR Congo ahead of their last 32 clash at the World Cup.

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

Spurs have been linked with interest in the England star

Germany and the Netherlands dumped out on penalties in knockout drama

Tino Livramento was forced to pull out of England’s World Cup squad shortly before their first match against Croatia

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Britain’s Cameron Norrie, Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper were all out of Wimbledon before the end of the first day of play

Ancelotti says late win was Brazil’s ‘most complete game’Hajime Moriyasu says Japan ‘have to improve’Carlo Ancelotti was characteristically calm after Brazil’s 2-1 victory against Japan on Monday, insisting he had never doubted his team would get back into the game and warning they are getting better and better.“At half-time I told the players …

Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Former Barcelona striker joins for two and a half seasons37-year-old’s 697 goals is third best total for current playersThe Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Robert Lewandowski ⁠through to the 2027-28 season. Poland’s record goalscorer will occupy a designated player slot pending the approval of his visa ⁠as well ⁠as …

All England CEO requests ‘financial information’ from playersResentment rising over stalling tactics in long-running disputeThe All England Club (AELTC) is questioning the players’ claim that they receive 22% of tournament revenues in prize money from the ATP and WTA tours as the row over their remuneration and welfare rumbles on.Sally Bolton, the …

Under pressure head coach ‘would love to continue’ in job Tuesday declared national holiday in ParaguayJulian Nagelsmann said he will not be resigning after Germany’s elimination from the World Cup last 32 at the hands of Paraguay after a penalty shootout.“I am not someone who runs away,” said the Germany head coach. “This is not the first time …

Bradford will have to contend with reigning Betfred Super League Man of Steel Jake Connor if they are to mark their return to Magic Weekend with a long-awaited top-flight away win in Liverpool next Sunday.

Oleksandr Usyk has chosen to end his world title reign, but will fight once more before his expected retirement from the sport.

Paul Merson thinks England boss Thomas Tuchel has a bit of a midfield headache after Jude Bellingham's excellent performance in a deeper role in the 2-0 win over Panama.

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard set for swift recalls in last-32 clash

Highly rated defender remains keen to leave Spurs this summer

Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker signs deal with MLS side until 2028

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. But that’s usually where the Americans make a quick exit