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Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home Not all of Fifa’s innovations at this men’s World Cup have been an instant hit with fans. But amid the clutter of the opening day one success did seem to emerge – the new and improved refcam view. As part of their matchday equipment a small, high-definition “stabilised” ca…

Last triumph was in 2002 but Italian head coach, without Neymar against Morocco, brings ‘joy and enthusiasm’ It is Marcio Santos who best sums up the predicament Brazil’s players found themselves in before the 1994 World Cup. “We hadn’t won in 24 years. That’s way too long for the Brazilian people,” remembers the former defender in the new Netflix documentary USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory. Hav…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! There’s an elemental force to football that can never be bottled and sold off. For reasons only known to Gianni Infantino and attendant pen pushers, the Azteca has been renamed the Mexico City Stadium for the Geopolitics World Cup. You can change a name for admin purposes, make punters pay through the nose for tickets, and charge 280 pesos ($17)…

Royal Ascot-bound stayer will sport them in parade ring and down to start next week owing to eye condition Trawlerman, last year’s winner of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, will wear an equine version of “ski goggles” in the paddock and on the way to post before defending the stayers’ crown next Thursday, John Gosden, the gelding’s trainer, revealed on Friday. Speaking on the Nick Luck Daily podcast…

Representatives says increase is ‘signal of intent’ Tennis stars had boycotted media at French Open Wimbledon will avoid the threat of player protests at this year’s tournament after representatives of the world’s leading tennis stars revealed they recognise the significant prize money increase offered by the All England Club. “Leading players from the ATP and WTA Tours welcome Wimbledon’s 2026 p…

Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycotted FAI agree to move contest away from Aviva Stadium The Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nations League game against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors following protests by players and fans over the death toll of Palestinian civilians during the war in Gaza. Ireland had been set to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium on 4 …

Forward signs three-year deal with WSL champions ‘The way City plays suits me really well’ says 31-year-old Beth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”. The 31-year-old forward, who has scored 40 times in 81 appearances for England, has become City’s first signing of th…

The Prem’s top points scorer has been rejuvenated this year as the Chiefs look to overturn their fancied hosts Bath in Saturday’s semi-final It is early afternoon in Exeter and Henry Slade is reflecting on his day so far. As a type 1 diabetic he has already injected himself “four or five times” and a training schedule change has left him playing catchup with his insulin levels. “I had a bit of a …

Frenchman was demoted to seventh for pitlane speeding F1 said it had made a mistake with its measurements Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding after recognising a timekeeping error following an appeal by his Alpine team. The Frenchman had finished third on the track but dropped to seventh when the…

Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword In Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers. Thomas is a great communicator, he’s demanding and he articulates himself really well. I admire the way he transfers…

‘I’ve given it my all in every match,’ says Black Caps legend Captained World Test Championship winners in 2021 Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate effect. Williamson brings an end to a 16-year career marked by numerous accolades and by captaining his side to the title …

Updates from the latest round of Championship matches Mail Tanya or comment BTL | Sign up for the Spin After a torrid spring with Kent , and losing his England place, Crawley has stepped away from CC cricket for the next two matches, despite the temptations of the Blackpool pitch A Kent statement read: “This period will allow him to recharge so he can fully commit and give his all for the remaind…

Midfielder’s meteoric climb could enter different stratosphere if he inspires World Cup glory and seals record move The numbers around Elliot Anderson are rising fast – to extraordinary levels. A little like the player himself. At the beginning of last week, when he flew to Florida with the England squad for their pre-World Cup camp, he was the Nottingham Forest midfielder who had finished a grue…

Less than a decade ago, the British GP was on the brink of disappearing but this July it will break the record for the biggest ever with 570,000 through the gates The scale of change at the British Grand Prix in recent years will be writ large come July when the meeting is poised to become the biggest in Formula One history. This year’s race is expected to sell out its new capacity of 570,000 ove…