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Sebastián Beccacece has established a miserly defence and Moisés Caicedo’s ability in midfield could help team take the next step This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament ki…

It’s real and physical, it scars and heals: sport is a visceral high – and the Gunners have reminded fans just what it means It’s going to take some time to shake this feeling. Frankly, I don’t want to shake it. I don’t want the flare smell, akin to a thousand party poppers going off at once, to leave my skin, I don’t want the stream of content to subside and I don’t want this joy to leave. When …

World No 1 wins 7-5, 6-3 to reach quarter-finals ‘Really important they put match as night session’ Three years after the Roland Garros organisers last declared a women’s match worthy of being called the best of the day in Paris, the total collapse of one half of the men’s draw and a fourth round between two of the three most successful active women’s players not named Williams finally allowed wo…

Club slashed women’s team budget despite near-promotion Head coach resigned after decision players called ‘cold and impersonal’ Plymouth Argyle have said they “did not take lightly” their decision to significantly reduce their women’s team’s budget and tell the squad via email that their contracts were not being renewed. The Guardian reported on Sunday evening that the vast majority of the squad …

Interns were pressured into recording other clubs Head coach says he did not know actions broke rules Southampton’s head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated the practice of spying on opponents, according to new documents which also show that an intern tasked with recording rival training sessions was assured the “manager loved it”. Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoffs last month af…

Addresses media for first time since losing friends in car accident Former world champion to return to ring in tune-up for Tyson Fury bout Anthony Joshua has stressed that rather than coming to terms with his own grief after the car accident in which two of his closest friends died last December, his primary focus has been on helping their parents. As he prepares to resume his career next month, …

Slot says connection to Liverpool ‘goes beyond football’ Diogo Jota’s death ‘one of club’s most difficult moments’ Arne Slot has claimed Liverpool have the foundations to compete at the highest level for years to come and has thanked supporters for a connection that “goes beyond football”. Slot was sacked by Liverpool on Saturday 13 months after winning the Premier League title in his debut seaso…

Series against New Zealand will be a litmus test to see if the leadership team’s failed approach has really changed There’s a quote from Legacy, James Kerr’s book about the All Blacks, that I have always liked: “Our values decide our character, our character decides our value.” As England’s Test side sets about its great post-Ashes reset, I think it is applicable. Culture is a work in progress an…

Two-time Defensive Player of the Year lands in LA Reported swap sends LB Jared Verse to Cleveland The Cleveland Browns are set to trade star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and other draft compensation, multiple outlets reported Monday. NFL Network and ESPN reported the details of the trade. Continue reading...

West Ham’s record Premier League goalscorer on the club’s decline, the benefits of therapy and always being asked about his car crash “I never thought I needed therapy,” says Michail Antonio during a long conversation about the darker side of football, trauma and where it went wrong for West Ham. “I was always a happy person. But I had so many demons.” This is not just about the moment that almos…

19-year-old beats Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 João Fonseca beats Casper Ruud in four sets This year’s French Open has been defined in many ways by the weather, an unprecedented week of searing heat wreaking havoc on and off the court. That trend came to an end in an instant on Sunday morning as the cool, damp conditions took over in Paris. Rain or shine, the rise of Rafael Jódar e…

No 3 seed goes down 7-5, 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Pole becomes latest big-name Roland Garros casualty For such a large proportion of Iga Swiatek’s career, Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros has been her fortress. No matter the résumé of the opponent in front of her, the significance of the occasion or even how badly she might have been feeling on court, she always found a way through. By …

Left-back signs deal to 2029 with option for further year Ireland international grew up as a Chelsea fan Chelsea have announced the signing of the left-back Katie McCabe, whose Arsenal contract expires on 1 July. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain last month announced her Arsenal exit after 11 years and has signed a three-year deal with their London rivals, with the option for an additio…

Spain star’s Manchester City contract expires next year France fear William Saliba could miss entire World Cup The Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The Ballon d’Or winning midfielder is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium in 2027, and has indicated he would like to return …

‘The heat is a challenge but we are prepared already’ Head coach believes team can go far at tournament Heat and humidity will be obstacles to overcome but England have full belief in their ability and can go far at the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel has said. The head coach has received help from Team GB, drawing on their Olympic experiences, and other specialists to find solutions for the weather con…