Player’s lawyer says his client ‘has never paid for sex’Part of inquiry into a company’s ‘all-inclusive’ nightsThe Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company that organised “all-inclusive” nights for VIP clients at clubs, Italian …

The son of two vicars, the smart-cookie Saints forward is eager to front up to South Africa after a chat with their skipperThe general view in South Africa is that England do not fully understand what they are up against. To be a Springbok is to represent the hopes and dreams of millions and feel a uniquely powerful force. Siya Kolisi must have been taken …

Partnerships with Aston Martin, Red Bull and Haas mean students have a rare chance to make it in F1 after graduationUnnoticeable amid the spectacle and heaving crowds at the British Grand Prix this weekend, the school that overlooks the circuit is a definitive success story and will continue its contribution to Formula One well into the future after the roar …

Updates from Wednesday’s action in SW19 Order of play | Joint ends Williams comeback | Mail DanielYara El-Shaboury was watching on No 2 Court, and has this quick report:Naomi Osaka cruised to a second-round 6-3, 6-2 win against the Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova. There was little worry for the four-time grand slam champion, whose serves and …

The Norway star equipped himself with a cowboy hat and traditional boots while enjoying some downtime from World Cup duty - though he appeared to fall short of a smoking pistol.

This year, instead of overpaying for the best of youthful promise in Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel, they are now paying for the best Premier League talent.

Palace have indicated that they have learnt from last summer's mistakes. Their squad was under-equipped to compete in both the Premier League and Conference League, with the latter prioritised.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England take on DR Congo in Atlanta in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Rangers have signed midfielder Dan Neil on a three-year contract.

Liverpool have completed the £60m signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.

England will be ideally prepared for the unique challenge of playing at altitude against world champions South Africa on Saturday, says coach Sir Kevin Sinfield.

A problem of the head coach’s own making has made life more difficult for his squad

Tottenham have snapped up Michael Carrick’s priority target, but there is no reason to panic at Old Trafford

Red Devils get timely boost ahead of last-32 showdown

Grand Slam rules state players must attend post-match media duties

Evans, who was controversially not awarded a singles wildcard, will play alongside Henry Searle in his final tournament before retirement

Mbappe moved level with Messi for goals scored at the top of the standings after Haaland netted to send Norway past Ivory Coast and into the last 16

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Tuchel believes England are well prepared should a shootout be required in North America

The last-32 matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV