Sports Real Madrid track Ayyoub Bouaddi as Como target Trevoh Chalobah for ambitious summer transfer window Real Madrid are reportedly increasing their scouting of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout Morocco performances at the 2026 World Cup, while Cesc Fàbregas’ Como are targeting Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah before an ambitious Champions League season. Both stories show how elite tournaments and European ambitions shape the summer transfer market Jun 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM · Sports desk
Sports England vs Croatia 4-2: ITV scores record 2026 World Cup television audience in the United Kingdom England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas gave ITV the biggest television audience of 2026 in the United Kingdom. The broadcast peaked at 15.4 million viewers and averaged 14.2 million during the match, confirming huge interest in England’s start at the 2026 World Cup Jun 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM · Sports desk
Sports Enzo Maresca nears Manchester City as Chelsea reportedly accept £17m compensation deal Manchester City have reportedly agreed compensation with Chelsea for Enzo Maresca, who is increasingly linked with a return to the Etihad after Pep Guardiola’s departure. The Italian coach knows City’s system well, and a possible £17m deal would mark a major new step in English football Jun 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports Schlotterbeck’s ankle injury at the World Cup and Germany’s defensive blow before the knockout stage Germany have reached the World Cup knockout stage, but lost Nico Schlotterbeck at a crucial point of the tournament. The DFB confirmed a left ankle ligament injury for the Borussia Dortmund defender, with Antonio Rüdiger now expected to take on a bigger role in Julian Nagelsmann’s back line after the win over Ivory Coast Jun 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Steve Borthwick takes England squad into 2026 Nations Championship with Jamie George and five debutants Steve Borthwick has named England’s squad for the 2026 Nations Championship, with Jamie George as captain and five uncapped players included. Noah Caluori, Greg Fisilau, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, George Kloska and Vilikesa Sela enter the group before fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina Jun 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM · Sports desk
Sports Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to first World Cup win after comeback victory over New Zealand in Vancouver Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver to claim the country’s first World Cup victory. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted in a second-half comeback, while goals from Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet gave Hossam Hassan’s team four points in Group G and a realistic path toward the knockout stage of the tournament Jun 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM · Sports desk
Sports Jannik Sinner targets Wimbledon 2026 reset in London after Roland-Garros collapse and unexpected grass break Jannik Sinner arrives in London as Wimbledon champion and leading favourite, but his Roland-Garros collapse against Juan Manuel Cerundolo shifts the focus to recovery, grass-court rhythm and the first rounds at the All England Club. The unexpected break could turn Paris disappointment into a timely reset Jun 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM · Sports desk
Sports Jaylen Brown and Boston Celtics at center of NBA trade rumors over possible Giannis Antetokounmpo deal Jaylen Brown is again a major NBA market storyline as the Boston Celtics assess the long-term cost of building around him and Jayson Tatum under the new salary-cap pressure. Recent reports link Brown to a possible package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but no official trade has been confirmed Jun 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester United secures land for new 100,000-seat stadium next to Old Trafford Manchester United has moved closer to building a new 100,000-seat stadium after securing most of the land around Old Trafford. The project could reshape the club’s future, expand matchday capacity and drive a major regeneration plan in Manchester, with further design work and consultations still to follow Jun 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM · Sports desk
Sports Henry Pollock and Fin Smith back Tuchel’s England at the World Cup before major Springboks test Henry Pollock and Fin Smith have backed Thomas Tuchel’s England football team at the World Cup while preparing for a demanding Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg. The Northampton Saints pair connect two major English sporting ambitions in a packed summer of football and rugby Jun 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson return to England squad after ECB inquiry before decisive New Zealand Test Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have returned to England's Test squad after the ECB closed its disciplinary process over a London nightclub incident. Both players received written warnings, but were not sanctioned for violence and are available for the decisive match against New Zealand in Nottingham Jun 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Sports desk
Sports Markéta Vondroušová banned four years for refusing out-of-competition anti-doping test in ITIA ruling Markéta Vondroušová, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, has been banned for four years after an independent ITIA tribunal found she refused to provide a sample during an out-of-competition doping control at her home on 3 December 2025. The Czech player argued fear and acute stress drove the incident, while an appeal to CAS remains possible Jun 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Sports desk