Sports Nikola Vučević closer to Boston Celtics exit after finger injury and brief NBA spell with the franchise Nikola Vučević could leave the Boston Celtics this summer after a short spell disrupted by a finger injury and limited playoff role. The veteran center enters NBA free agency as a proven shooter and rebounder who may still attract teams seeking frontcourt experience. His future is now one of Boston’s key roster questions Jun 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM · Sports desk
Sports Jurriën Timber ruled out of 2026 World Cup, Netherlands and Koeman lose key Arsenal defender before opener Jurriën Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover sufficiently from a groin injury. The Arsenal defender leaves the Netherlands camp after the Uzbekistan friendly in New York, leaving Ronald Koeman without another important defensive option before group matches against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia Jun 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM · Sports desk
Sports Olivier Giroud close to Lille stay as France record scorer nears new Ligue 1 deal for 2026/27 season Olivier Giroud is expected to remain at Lille for the 2026/27 season after contract extension talks entered their final phase. The experienced striker and France’s all-time top scorer gives Lille goals, leadership, dressing-room influence and an important option for Ligue 1 and Champions League football Jun 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Inter Milan Target Curtis Jones As Liverpool’s £35m Valuation Slows Major Summer Transfer To Serie A Inter Milan are again weighing a transfer move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as he enters the final year of his Anfield contract. A valuation of around £35 million remains the main obstacle, while questions over his minutes, midfield role and a possible new career phase in Serie A continue to grow Jun 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports Christian Eriksen after Odense collapse, defibrillator response and family recovery following interrupted Denmark match Christian Eriksen has spoken after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense, saying he is well and at home with his family. The Danish midfielder stressed that the incident differed from his 2021 cardiac arrest because his implanted defibrillator responded as intended, with further medical assessments to follow Jun 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM · Sports desk
Sports Fabio Grosso takes over Fiorentina after Sassuolo and opens a new coaching project in Florence Fabio Grosso is the new Fiorentina coach after leaving Sassuolo by mutual agreement. The former Italy international and 2006 World Cup winner has signed until 2028 and arrives in Florence after leading Sassuolo back to Serie A and securing a stable top-flight season Jun 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM · Sports desk
Sports Solbakken criticizes Clarke over canceled Norway and Scotland match before the 2026 World Cup Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken strongly criticized Steve Clarke after a closed-door Norway and Scotland warm-up match was canceled before the 2026 World Cup. Norway says the fixture had been planned for months, while Scotland argues the decision was made because of injury concerns and player protection Jun 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM · Sports desk
Sports World Cup 2026 brings new VAR rules, visible countdowns and stricter penalties for time-wasting in matches FIFA and IFAB are bringing rules to the 2026 World Cup that could change the rhythm of every match: broader VAR powers, ten seconds to leave the pitch during substitutions, visible countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks, and tougher sanctions for time-wasting and abusive conduct. The goal is faster restarts, fewer controversies and clearer decisions Jun 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM · Sports desk
Sports Real Madrid seeks UEFA sanctions against Barcelona over Negreira case and disputed football trophies in Spain Real Madrid has intensified pressure on UEFA in the Negreira case, seeking strict sporting sanctions against Barcelona. The dispute centers on long-running payments to companies linked to José María Enríquez Negreira, possible European consequences, and the question of trophies won during the contested period Jun 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tuchel’s warning to Jude Bellingham: England’s number 10 not guaranteed World Cup 2026 starting place Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Jude Bellingham, despite wearing England’s number 10 shirt and arriving as a Real Madrid star, is not assured of a World Cup 2026 starting place. Morgan Rogers is pushing for the role behind Harry Kane, with form, team balance and the Croatia opener shaping the final call Jun 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Pérez election win opens way for Mourinho return to Real Madrid bench with Benfica compensation clause Florentino Pérez has won another term as Real Madrid president and, according to available information, is preparing one of the summer’s biggest moves: José Mourinho’s return. The Portuguese coach is under contract at Benfica, so the deal could depend on a 15 million euro compensation clause and an official agreement between the clubs Jun 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM · Sports desk
Sports Christian Eriksen stable after collapse in Denmark vs Ukraine friendly as doctors plan further tests Christian Eriksen is recovering well after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense. Team doctor Morten Boesen said the Danish midfielder is stable, in good spirits and undergoing further tests after his implanted defibrillator reacted as expected, easing concern after the scenes on the pitch Jun 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM · Sports desk