World Cup Draw Complete as Italy Miss Out Again
World Cup draw nearly complete after final qualifiers; Italy fail to qualify again, England in Group L.
World Cup draw nearly complete after final qualifiers; Italy fail to qualify again, England in Group L.
Chelsea will face Champions League holders PSG in the last 16 after the draw was confirmed following the play-offs.
T20 World Cup starts amid Bangladesh withdrawal, Pakistan-India boycott, and diplomatic tensions in South Asia.
Alejandro Garnacho admits he did 'bad things' leading to his Manchester United exit, reversing earlier claims of no regrets.
Enzo Maresca tells exiled Chelsea duo Sterling and Disasi they don't know real hardship, comparing their training schedule to his father's life as a fisherman.
The Independent reviews top UK betting sites, naming Betfred, SpreadEx, Bet365 and Betway as leaders with generous offers and strong features.
Survey of 2,000 fans reveals top inappropriate places for secret football score checks, including weddings, cinemas, and dates. Workplace remains top spot.
Peter Wright advises Cameron Menzies to vent frustrations privately after he punched a table and split his hand following a first-round defeat at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Chris Wakelin says only he is thrilled by Ronnie O'Sullivan's Masters withdrawal, after replacing the eight-time champion and losing to Neil Robertson.
Euro 2028 tickets start at £30, cheaper than World Cup parking at $75. UEFA pledges affordable pricing for UK and Ireland tournament.
Iran's Asian Cup start marred by loss to South Korea amid diaspora protests over player treatment and regime oppression.
Paddy Pimblett's pre-fight warning backfires as Justin Gaethje dominates at UFC 324, leaving the Liverpudlian battered and defeated.
Troy Deeney predicts Manchester United will not qualify for the Champions League next season, citing concerns over squad depth and Bruno Fernandes' ability to repeat his form.
Liverpool face Premier League warning for multi-ball protocol breaches during Manchester United defeat; no fine expected.
Nikki Glaser says she would apologise to Gisele Bündchen for her jokes at Tom Brady's roast, noting the model may have been upset.
Gian van Veen beats Luke Humphries 5-1 in PDC World Championship quarter-finals; Luke Littler whitewashes Krzysztof Ratajski 5-0.
Chelsea plan to sell three players to fund a move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, with the Blues making enquiries after a rejected Newcastle bid.
Darts world champion Luke Littler passes driving test with zero faults after six theory exam failures, now prepares to defend PDC title.
Ben Foden and wife Jackie welcome baby daughter Olympia, born January 9 after a high-risk pregnancy and previous miscarriages.
Antony claims he turned down Bayern Munich on deadline day to return to Real Betis permanently for £21m, citing loyalty to the club.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is a doubt for the north London derby after a thigh injury on international duty.
Dave King steps down as Rangers chairman after South Africa orders quarantine; Douglas Park takes interim role amid coronavirus crisis.
Sports law expert Simon Leaf criticises Chelsea's £10.75m fine and suspended transfer ban as 'deal of the decade', arguing a points deduction was warranted for undisclosed payments.
Wrexham AFC secures third straight promotion, with co-owner Ryan Reynolds sharing an emotional reaction filmed by wife Blake Lively.
Harry Maguire sent a good luck message to England before their World Cup semi-final, despite being omitted from Thomas Tuchel's squad.
England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £493.6m sales boost for UK economy, with pubs, retailers and delivery services benefiting.
Former Premier League referee David Coote pleads guilty to making a category A indecent image of a child. He is bailed pending sentencing on 11 December.
Dimitar Berbatov reveals he was kidnapped by gangsters as a teenager in Bulgaria, held at a restaurant and forced to consider a club transfer.
Former Uefa president Michel Platini speaks about his decade-long fight to clear his name, the ban over a payment from Sepp Blatter, and views on Gianni Infantino.
FIFA World Cup ticket sales face technical issues and price hikes, with final tickets exceeding £8,300 and fans reporting long waits and redirect errors.