Sports Emma Hayes moves viewers with tribute to father during ITV analysis of Belgium and Iran match Emma Hayes paused ITV’s tactical analysis of the Belgium and Iran match to deliver an emotional Father’s Day tribute to her late father Sid. The moment resonated during the 2026 World Cup as the US women’s national team coach earned praise for clear, detailed and authoritative football analysis Jun 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports Mbappé praises Messi as the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race now brings new records and a fierce rivalry Kylian Mbappé again presented Lionel Messi as football’s benchmark just as both stars chase the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot. Messi opened Argentina’s campaign with a hat-trick against Algeria, while the French captain’s goals against Senegal kept him deep in the historic World Cup scoring race and the hunt for the top Jun 22, 2026 at 11:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Arsenal's Morgan Rogers interest and Aston Villa's £80 million valuation shape summer transfer market Arsenal are monitoring Morgan Rogers as a key attacking target, while Aston Villa could consider an offer near £80 million according to available reports. The England international's contract until 2031 gives the Birmingham club a strong negotiating position, making a possible transfer one of the notable stories of the summer window Jun 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports Liverpool and PSG race for Yan Diomandé as RB Leipzig holds firm after a rejected summer transfer bid Liverpool remain in the race for Yan Diomandé, but PSG are trying to use the winger’s long-standing admiration for the Paris club. RB Leipzig, according to reports, are standing firm after rejecting a major offer for the 19-year-old Bundesliga breakout talent. The next bid could shape one of the summer market’s key sagas Jun 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports Rade Bogdanović and controversial RTS remarks after Belgium red card against Iran Rade Bogdanović’s comments on RTS after the Belgium vs Iran match sparked strong reactions over claims about Black footballers. His remarks on Nathan Ngoy’s red card shifted the debate from match analysis to stereotypes, discrimination and the responsibility of sports broadcasters Jun 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Iran Players Thank Los Angeles After Belgium Draw and Stay Alive in World Cup Group G Before Egypt Clash After a 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium, Iran’s players left an emotional message in the Los Angeles stadium locker room. The team thanked the host city and its supporters, stayed unbeaten despite repeated travel to Tijuana, and now seeks a place in the knockout stage in the decisive Group G match against Egypt Jun 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Zlatan Ibrahimović mocks Belgium after 0-0 draw with Iran as Group G attacking crisis intensifies before finale Belgium followed its draw with Egypt by playing 0-0 against Iran, raising fresh questions about its attacking problems at the World Cup. Zlatan Ibrahimović delivered a sharp assessment of the flat performance as the team approaches a decisive New Zealand match needing a win for a safer route out of Group G and a steadier place in the knockout race Jun 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kovačević cuts Dinamo squad for Slovenia, Mmaee and Čavlina outside the main plan for the new season Mario Kovačević has taken Dinamo into the main stage of preseason preparations in Slovenia without Samy Mmaee and Nikola Čavlina, raising questions over their future at Maksimir. Their omission signals early squad shaping for the European qualifiers, the ties against Thun and the start of the domestic season Jun 22, 2026 at 10:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports Mbappé on World Cup hydration breaks as FIFA rule divides players, coaches, tactics and match rhythm Kylian Mbappé urges patience in the debate over mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA rule is designed to protect players from heat stress and dehydration, but it also changes match rhythm, creates tactical windows for coaches and divides footballers, broadcasters and fans over the future of elite football Jun 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia, Panama, Ghana and the third-place race for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage Croatia must respond to the defeat against England by beating Panama and then testing Ghana, while a draw between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar could lower the threshold for the best third-placed teams at the 2026 World Cup Jun 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM · Sports desk
Sports Luka Dončić at the center of Los Angeles Lakers plan as James, Reaves and center search shape summer Luka Dončić remains the key player in the Los Angeles Lakers’ long-term plan, but the franchise faces a summer that could define its direction. LeBron James’ future, Austin Reaves’ contract situation and the search for a top center will shape the Lakers’ pursuit of an NBA title. Every roster move now sends a clear message to the Slovenian superstar Jun 22, 2026 at 10:17 AM · Sports desk
Sports Brady Tkachuk joins Florida Panthers in blockbuster Ottawa Senators trade uniting Tkachuk brothers in NHL The Florida Panthers have acquired Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in one of the NHL’s biggest trades. The move reunites him with his brother Matthew Tkachuk, strengthens Florida’s already elite attack and gives Ottawa a rich draft package, including three first-round picks and new salary-cap flexibility Jun 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM · Sports desk