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Marco Silva explains why he left Premier League side Fulham in his press conference as new Benfica head coach. He spoke the decision behind his exit from Fulham, explained reason for a move to Benfica move and was also spoken about rumours he could take Fulham players with him. Silva spent five years with the Cottagers, managing 229 games, won 104, drew 42 and lost 83, also the 2021/22 Championship champions with 106 points, and made Fulham a strong mid-table side in the Premier League despite having a very low budget. On rumours of Harry Wilson, if he’s already suggested…

Speaking after the training session, players appeared to be conscious of trying to play down the impact of the theft that saw equipment stolen on Friday.It emerged on Friday night that items had been stolen from a vehicle that was carrying equipment from England’s pre-tournament camp in Florida to Kansas City.On Saturday night, Kansas City police confirmed that two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, had been charged in connection with the incident that saw $18,000 worth of property sold.The Football Association, however, has been clear that no elite performance equipment had gone missing and that the majority of what…

France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener that carries immediate qualifying weight. France enter as the clear favorites at -210, while Senegal, whose best World Cup result remains a quarter-final appearance in 2002, are priced at +675 to cause a major upset. France are the shortest-priced team in Group I and among the tournament favorites at +475 to lift the trophy. Their qualifying record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and no defeats across six matches, with 16 goals scored and only 4 conceded, underlines why they…

John Fury believes boxing is on the verge of a major shake-up, and he thinks Dana White could be the man leading it. While discussing a range of topics following Tommy Fury’s victory in Manchester on Saturday night, the Fury family patriarch threw his support behind White’s growing involvement in the sport. White has become an increasingly prominent figure in boxing after launching Zuffa Boxing alongside Turki Alalshikh, with plans for a new promotion aimed at changing the traditional structure of the sport. Asked for his thoughts on White’s venture, John Fury suggested established promoters should embrace the competition rather…

Scotland’s John McGinn says his “scuffed” goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener left him “beaming with pride” – and he hopes kids around the country wake up feeling exactly the same way.The Aston Villa midfielder’s deflected effort in the first half gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990 at their first finals since 1998.They sit top of Group C as they aim to reach the knockout stages for the first time ever, despite a nervy second half during which Haiti threatened to equalise.”It wasn’t my best of goals but who cares? It’s been a long…

Brazil are as iconic as football itself. The yellow and green shirts of the Seleção are simply unmistakable. Whether it’s for the national team or their club sides, the South American powerhouse has produced some of the most beloved and entertaining footballers of all time as they search for a sixth World Cup crown. Below are the greatest Brazilian footballers ever ranked by stats, trophies and impact at club and international level. Rank Player Career span 20 Daniel Alves 2001–2023 19 Tostão 1962–1973 18 Nilton Santos 1948–1964 17 Rivelino 1965–1981 16 Falcão 1972–1986 15 Didi 1947–1966 14 Cafu 1988–2008 13…

Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, who most notably defeated Lennox Lewis in 2001, has given a damning verdict on Tyson Fury’s future in the sport. ‘The Rock’ scored a stunning fourth-round finish over Lewis for the WBC and IBF titles, only to lose their immediate rematch via an eighth-round stoppage. At the age of 53, Rahman is now gearing up for a comeback fight on July 14, though an opponent is yet to be announced for his six-rounder at New York’s ESL Ballpark. His last professional outing saw him lose to little-known opponent Anthony Nansen in 2014, yet Rahman seemingly…

Defending champions London Pulse progressed to the grand final of Netball Super League with a 60-56 win over Loughborough Lightning.Liv Tchine scored 30 goals as Pulse set up a rematch with AO Manchester Thunder, to whom they lost by the same scoreline in last week’s major semi-final.Pulse, who finished second behind Thunder in the regular season, triumphed over their opponents in the knockout stages for the second successive year, having beaten them in last year’s grand final.After the first quarter finished 16-16, Pulse took a 30-29 lead into the half-time break and closed out at a 47-45 lead after 45…

India and Pakistan will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns at Edgbaston on June 14, with history firmly favouring the Women in Blue.India has won 13 of the 16 T20Is between the two sides, including six of their eight meetings at the T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s most recent victory came in the 2022 Asia Cup, while its last win over India at a T20 World Cup dates back to 2016.The sides last met at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai, where India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory. Pakistan, after opting to bat, managed only 105/8, with Nida…

Granit Xhaka has urged Switzerland to “get back down to earth and face reality” after a poor start to their 2026 World Cup. Switzerland were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar on Saturday after conceding a 94th-minute equaliser in Santa Clara, denying them top spot in Group B. However, it was Switzerland’s wastefulness in attack which cost them, scoring just once – a Breel Embolo penalty – from their 26 shots against Qatar. Switzerland’s 26 shots are their most in a World Cup match on record (since 1966), and the most for a side not to win a game at the…