On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

Sometimes forgotten in an era of heavyweight greats, Steve Bunce reflects on the career of a once feared fighter who could retire after defeat to Artem Suslenkov

Two decisions during England’s 2–1 win over Norway were just the latest in a string of contentious VAR calls at this World Cup

Sacha Baron Cohen has revived one of his iconic characters at Wimbledon, sparking rumours of a return.

Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova were crowed singles champions while the wildcard run of Arthur Fery and the return of Serena Williams were also highlights

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

Midfielder faced Villa in Europa League final in MayU-turn another summer transfer blow for NewcastleAston Villa have hijacked Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi, and are close to completing a £49m deal with Freiburg for the Switzerland midfielder.Manzambi’s arrival will boost Villa before a season in which they return to the Champions League, and …

Prime-minister-in-waiting has been a key figure in overhauls behind the scenes of the game, as well as helping to create the Hillsborough Independent PanelPicking up the country when it is in a slump of self-doubt is perhaps within Andy Burnham’s reach. And football, close to his heart, may provide the template. There have been several occasions in the …

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.

Red Devils have moved to secure one of the world’s best young talents

Cristo Fernandez played for El Paso on Saturday night

John Eric Goff, who has been studying the physics of World Cup balls for decades, says goalkeepers are always going to complain about a new ball

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Over-by-over updates from 11am (BST) start at Lord’s Day three report | Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya45th over: England 139-7 ( Ecclestone 8, Wong 0) Wong gets her first examination of the innings from Rana – prods gently forwards to every ball. A maiden.44th over: England 139-7 ( Ecclestone 8, Wong 0) A handsome drive from Ecclestone gives a little …

NICK PISA IN MIAMI: Donald Trump 's World Cup point man Andrew Giuliani said America is backing England to win the World Cup.

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Mourinho, a new three-part Netflix documentary about the Special One's life and career, is set to hit our screens on Tuesday August 11.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is targeting new signings in midfield.