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Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn9:45 Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’ Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking water Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns, Fifa has said, after a last-minute change to its stadium code of conduct. The governing body had earlier permitted empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles inside stadiums … Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads? | Jonathan Liew9:12 With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summer The winged elephant swoops down Deansgate towards the ship canal, its wings glowing neon orange, a feral roar rising and falling unevenly in volume. A black taxi drives the wrong way down a rain-moistened street. A menacing urchin child with a dozen fingers stands in front of a dis… Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’9:12 Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging stereotypes As a child, Antonio Rüdiger would look out of his bedroom window to see whether anyone was playing on the field it overlooked. It was not a big pitch, but it had two goals, enough room for six-a-side and was where a young Rüdiger honed the skills that would take him … Anger at Katie McCabe’s move to Chelsea is forgivable – crossing line into abuse is not | Suzanne Wrack9:12 While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women’s game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is contentious. But some reaction has gone too far The red neon lights flicker in the dark for a moment, then the room is blue, and there is Katie McCabe, a grin on her face and a Chelsea shirt on, her controversial switch across London complete after 11 years with Arsenal. The reaction … Egypt World Cup 2026 team guide9:12 A first win at a World Cup is the floor-level target for a team that still relies heavily on the ability of Mohamed Salah 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 kicking of… La Liga 2025-26 awards: the best players, team … and smelliest shirt of the season9:12 It was another season to remember for Lamine Yamal and Barcelona, along with Getafe, Rayo and one naughty fan Lamine Yamal wore the crown and flew the flag. With the last kick of the opening game of 2025-26, Barcelona’s new No 10 – the teenager handed the shirt Ladislao Kubala, Luis Suárez, Diego Maradona, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi once wore, the kid Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, had… NBA finals: Brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 15:55 New York Knicks 105–95 San Antonio Spurs Knicks guard leads way with 30 points The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednseday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as they faced the Spurs, who had knocked out the defend… Belgium World Cup 2026 team guide2:06 Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality in De Bruyne and Doku 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 to… Pérez confirms Mourinho will return to Real Madrid if he is re-elected president0:59 Rival Enrique Riquelme promises Rodri and Haaland Madrid without major silverware in last two seasons José Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the club’s presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm. Pérez, facing the renewable energy entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme in the club’s first cont… ‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently0:25 President likens South Lawn setup to Eiffel Tower Area will stage Freedom 250 fight card on 14 June Donald Trump has floated the idea of permanently keeping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that is being constructed on the White House South Lawn for a series of fights later this month. In a video posted on his official TikTok account on Tuesday, the president likened the structure t… Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?21:36 We’ve looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year’s competition This year, the biggest ever World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from 32, opening up the tournament to even more upsets, shocks and surprises. The vagaries of the World Cup draw have given rise to classic underdog victories over the years, from an… Flavio Cobolli into first grand slam semi-final after seeing off Auger-Aliassime21:36 Italian wins 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against fourth seed Cobolli to face winner of Berrettini and Arnaldi Flavio Cobolli became a grand slam semi-finalist for the first time as the Italian 10th seed pulled off a stellar recovery from a set and a break down to defeat the fourth seed, Félix Auger-Aliassime, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals. Cobolli’s victory also means there will be … Hertl’s late winner lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes in wild Stanley Cup final opener21:36 Hertl scores winner as Vegas steal Game 1 road win Hurricanes squander early two-goal lead in Raleigh Knights move three wins from second Stanley Cup Tomas Hertl scored to break a third-period deadlock and give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shea Theodore scored once in a three-point performance for the Golden Knights in the comeback win. Brett Howden tallied once and added an assi… The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen21:36 For years the NBA has wondered what would happen if it had a giant who could do everything. The San Antonio Spurs star has given us an answer The NBA season began with serious questions about Victor Wembanyama’s ability to last the distance in the playoffs. Could this brilliant ectomorph , a blend of rare height and even rarer skill, stand up to the rigors of a deep postseason run? Would his slim… Challenge Cup crowds are dwindling but rugby league must save Wembley relationship | Aaron Bower21:36 Fewer than 60,000 saw Wigan beat Hull KR in the Challenge Cup final and the sport needs to address its attendance problem There was more Challenge Cup history under the Wembley arch on Saturday afternoon as Wigan Warriors secured a record-extending victory in rugby league’s most prestigious competition. But there was a slice of more sobering history too. The Warriors’ demolition of Hull KR was wa… |