1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (224+ words) FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030. Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026, the…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (344+ words) Formula 1 champion Lando Norris put Mc Laren top of the practice timesheets at "the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday, with George Russell looking strong for Mercedes after two races without scoring. Russell was fastest in a "hot and sunny first…...

8+ hour, 38+ min ago  (236+ words) The 35-year-old former skipper announced his exit ahead of the second Test against England at The Oval next week. He played in the Black Caps' defeat in the first Test at Lord's, making 0 and 18. "I've thought about it for a…...

3+ min ago  (675+ words) Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi and star man Achraf Hakimi spoke to the press on the eve of the match with Brazil, showing optimism not only for the match but also for the entire tournament. "We are very happy to be…...

4+ min ago  (117+ words) Canadian teenager "Victoria Mboko will miss Wimbledon after injuring "her knee at this "week's Queen's Club "Championships. The 19-year-old world number "nine slipped awkwardly while "facing Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, forcing "her to retire. After scans "on "her left knee,…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (201+ words) The Netherlands were given a major boost when goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen rejoined group training on Friday. Verbruggen suffered a hip injury in the nation's last friendly before the World Cup, landing awkwardly on his hip during the match against Uzbekistan....

6+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1136+ words) The world of MMA on the old continent currently boasts several champions across different divisions and organisations. However, very few can claim to be champions in two weight classes. That's exactly the case for Irish fighter Will Fleury, who holds…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (149+ words) Former Arsenal and current Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada ahead of their opening game due to rape charges in the UK. The 32-year-old was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago  (277+ words) Formula 1 champion Lando Norris put Mc Laren "top of the practice timesheets at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday, with George Russell "looking strong for Mercedes after two races without scoring. Russell was "fastest in a hot and sunny first…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (237+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling "very positive" before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida. "We're approaching this competition with a lot of hope," said…...