Sports England vs Croatia at World Cup 2026: England’s edge, Croatia’s experience and tactical keys in Dallas England enters the World Cup 2026 match against Croatia with a slight edge, a deeper squad and a flawless qualifying run without conceding a goal. Croatia relies on major tournament experience, Zlatko Dalić’s continuity, Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol, plus the ability to slow England through possession Jun 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Brighton bids £30 million for Luka Vušković as Tottenham weighs young Croatian defender’s future this summer Brighton have made a £30 million bid for Luka Vušković, the Tottenham defender under contract until 2030. After scoring six goals on loan at Hamburg and raising his profile in the Bundesliga, the young Croatian centre-back reportedly sees Brighton as a clearer route to regular minutes, while Spurs decide whether to keep him for the first team or consider a major sale Jun 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM · Sports desk
Sports Mbappé’s clear message to Deschamps before France farewell and rumours about the Italy job after World Cup 2026 Kylian Mbappé has publicly urged Didier Deschamps not to take charge of Italy or another national team after leaving France. The France captain wants his coach to bow out with another major World Cup result, while speculation around the Azzurri continues after another painful qualifying failure Jun 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester City weighs Elliot Anderson transfer after Nottingham Forest rejects major new offer Manchester City could step back from the race for Elliot Anderson after Nottingham Forest rejected another major offer for the England midfielder. City want midfield reinforcements, Forest are holding firm on their valuation, and Anderson is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with England Jun 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM · Sports desk
Sports Moïse Bombito remains in Canada World Cup squad despite leg injury and Jesse Marsch’s cautious recovery plan Moïse Bombito remains in Canada’s squad for the 2026 World Cup despite still recovering from a broken leg. Jesse Marsch believes the Nice defender can help Canada during the group stage against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland, making his fitness crucial for the defence Jun 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM · Sports desk
Sports Robin Montgomery beats Greet Minnen at WTA Libéma Open to reach Rosmalen quarterfinals Robin Montgomery reached the WTA Libéma Open quarterfinals in Rosmalen with a 6-4, 7-6(4) win over Greet Minnen. The American controlled the key moments, took the opening set with one break and stayed composed in the second-set tiebreak to continue her strong grass-court run Jun 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Krejcikova beats Vandewinkel in straight sets to reach WTA Libéma Open quarterfinals on Rosmalen grass Barbora Krejcikova confirmed her favorite status at the WTA Libéma Open in Rosmalen with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Hanne Vandewinkel. The Czech player controlled the rhythm on grass, reached the quarterfinals without dropping a set and continued building form before a meeting with Elena-Gabriela Ruse Jun 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Elena-Gabriela Ruse knocks out Elise Mertens at WTA Libéma Open and reaches grass quarterfinal in Rosmalen Elena-Gabriela Ruse delivered a major result at the WTA Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, defeating defending champion Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3. The Romanian reversed last year's final storyline, confirmed her strong grass-court rhythm and reached the quarterfinals in Rosmalen with a composed second-round win Jun 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko miss Queen’s Club doubles quarterfinal after Mboko knee injury setback Serena Williams’ comeback at The Queen’s Club ended after just one completed match as Victoria Mboko withdrew from the women’s doubles quarterfinal with a left knee injury. Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund advanced without play, leaving the London WTA 500 event without its most watched doubles team Jun 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kamil Majchrzak routs James McCabe at ATP Libéma Open to reach quarterfinals in the Netherlands Kamil Majchrzak defeated James McCabe 6-0, 6-3 in the second round of the ATP Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch. The Polish player dominated on grass, took the opening set without dropping a game and secured a quarterfinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime Jun 12, 2026 at 7:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Karolina Pliskova reaches Queen’s quarterfinals after Victoria Mboko injury and retirement on London grass Karolina Pliskova advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA The HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club after Victoria Mboko retired at 6-2, 4-3 with a left knee injury. The London grass-court match was shaped by Pliskova’s strong serving, Mboko’s painful fall and questions over the young Canadian’s fitness before Wimbledon Jun 12, 2026 at 7:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Anisimova beats Siegemund to reach Queen's Club quarterfinals with dominant serve at WTA HSBC Championships Amanda Anisimova defeated Laura Siegemund 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA HSBC Championships at London's Queen's Club. With a strong serve, fast tempo and four breaks, the American reached the quarterfinals against Iva Jovic and confirmed her grass-court form before the next stage of the season Jun 12, 2026 at 7:49 AM · Sports desk