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Does England's defence put winning streak at risk?

World Cup final were unavailable against Italy in Parma. "We are going through a lot of changes and the players are still learning and growing," Mitchell said on Saturday. "I am trying to explain

Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success

Cup. He is indeed an exceptional footballer. But that is only one of the many elements that have made him a global icon and role model to people way beyond the city of Liverpool

'Dad had a gun under his pillow' to protect largest UK medieval coin hoard

World Cup, we feel we cannot be too careful. "The lowest estimate of its value is £30,000 and we shall be relieved to see the back of it." Such fears appear to have been

US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

players, coaches, and support staff who otherwise meet all requirements for entry into the US”, Namdar added. “We remain committed to strengthening US national security priorities while facilitating legitimate travel for the upcoming World Cup

'I leave as one more of you' - but how do Man City replace departing Silva?

World Cup this summer - be the answer? Anderson's work-rate has seen him cover the most distance of any Premier League player this season with 353.4km, while the 23-year-old also impressively

Davide Ancelotti: My game in my words

World Cup - where he will accompany Carlo as assistant coach of the Brazilian national team. ![Screengrab showing Umir Irfan, BBC Sport's tactics correspondent, and Davide Ancelotti, Brazil national team's assistant manager, in discussion

'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader

World Cup this summer. The 23-year-old has started six of England's past eight games, having been named in the tournament's best XI as [the Three Lions won the European Under

Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?

Cup. She came off the bench in the final against Spain, which the Lionesses lost 1-0. But there is a reason why James has been touted as a future Ballon d'Or Feminin winner

Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season

areas we are looking for. The players have different ways of solving that," added Jeglertz. "It gives the players a feeling that they have so many things they can do. They just know what

The Isak saga which damaged two clubs' seasons

area, and two stepovers later had switched the ball onto his right foot and looped a delightful dipping effort into the top corner. But this is not how Isak envisaged his first year at Anfield

Players not getting the respect they deserve - Sinner

areas such as scheduling. “It's more about respect,” Sinner said in Rome before his attempt to win a sixth consecutive Masters 1,000 title at the Italian Open. “I think we give much more

Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR Rabat: CAF Champions League final preview

Cup qualifiers. Sundowns were among four African entrants at the first edition of the world club championship in the United States last year and returned home $12.5m richer. Apart from the $9.5m participation

Five reasons why Best was a genius

area, but he's only got one thing in his mind about what to do. "He's lobbed the goalkeeper. He does it so well because it just falls underneath the bar. There's actually

Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich

World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5810626/world-cup-hotels-tourism-bookings-visitors) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia raced clear after playing a simple one-two with Fabián Ruiz in midfield, then picked out the unmarked Dembélé to sweep

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come

world-class central defender John Stones as a hybrid figure, stepping out of defence into a holding midfield role within games, as and when the situation demanded. Guardiola used Stones in a 'number eight' role

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

Area Stadium after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game [File: Frank Franklin II/AP] ## 11. Seattle Stadium **Location**: Seattle, Washington, US **Capacity**: 69,000 **Built

Friday briefing: ​As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

Cup. An expanded field and a gruelling schedule means [a new champion could emerge](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/21/world-cup-first-time-winners-norway-haaland-portugal-ronaldo) from the pack this summer. ## The front pages ![Front page of the Guardian 22 May 2026](https://i.guim.co.uk

All but back in Champions League - yet big decisions loom at Man Utd

area to strengthen. Nottingham Forest's Elliott Anderson is the number one target. But the feeling at Old Trafford is the approach this summer will differ significantly from what went on under previous regimes

US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing

areas. The new model, Fable 5, is the first to be made widely available from the company’s new Mythos class, which it says is its most advanced lineup of AI technology, unveiled in April

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

Cup in 2034. There's no doubt that MBS will try to ensure that there will be a visionary element to the designs, although some of the more ambitious concepts appear to have been reined