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Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.Last week, the world governing body appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with multiple Argentina players and backroom staff involved in altercations with Spain players following their 1-0 loss in July.On the recommendation of the prosecutor, Fifa will investigate Argentina players Nahuel Molina (two counts) and Leandro Paredes (three counts), and Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala (one count) for alleged assault under article 14…
Infrequency is one of the great appeals of the World Cup. The fact that the tournament happens every four years makes it incredibly precious for players. For fans, the rarity lends it a prestige because World Cups provide bookmarks for your life. A lot happens in football and in life between tournaments. You might have moved house, had a(nother) child, lost someone dear or else your professional life might have transformed since the last one. They can really highlight the consistency of the absolutely elite players too. Kylian Mbappe is 27 and he has won a World Cup, scored a…
Thursday sees three teams from Ireland’s Premier Division take on European teams in the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Second Leg. Shelbourne FC, Derry City and Bohemian FC all kick off on Thursday evening, each hoping to progress to the next stage of the competition. Nõmme Kalju v Shelbourne Thursday 30th July | 6:30pm Irish Time Shelbourne hold a commanding advantage into Tallinn test Nõmme Kalju FC – 21/10 Our prediction: Shelbourne win 2-1 Shelbourne pulled off a convincing 5-2 win in their home leg against the Estonian side leaving them with a 3-goal cushion going into this away fixture at…
Rumors circulating on X claim Keyshawn Davis turned down a guaranteed $3 million to fight Devin Haney before negotiations ended and the WBO ordered a purse bid. The figure remains unconfirmed, yet it has already sparked one question. Has Davis reached the point where promoters should value him as a $3 million fighter? If the rumor proves accurate, the financial math becomes difficult to ignore. Under the WBO’s 75-25 purse split, Davis would need a winning bid of roughly $12 million just to receive a $3 million payday. A higher bid would increase his earnings, but it would also require…
The ultimate achievement would be to now emulate her old Solheim Cup skipper Catriona Matthew, who won the Women’s Open here at Lytham in 2009, just 11 weeks after giving birth to daughter Sophie.The Scot plays down this remarkable achievement, saying it was easier than it would have been after the arrival of a first child.”I spoke to her and I said, ‘I really don’t know how you did it,'” said Hall.”You couldn’t dream of doing that. I couldn’t. She said, ‘Oh, it’s a lot easier with the second.'”Hall asked for advice from Matthew, who told the Dorset star to…
(Most Valuable Promotions) Caroline Dubois, who will now be trained in America by Manny Robles, has explained her shock decision to leave long-time coach, Shane McGuigan. London, England’s Dubois, promoted by MVP, is set to take on Amelia Moore in Birmingham, England, on August 29 when she defends her WBC and WBO lightweight titles. The 13-0-1 (5 KOs) southpaw joined forces with McGuigan in 2021, the year before she turned professional. The pair enjoyed great success together, most recently beating Terri Harper in April. The 25-year-old, who moves purely to further her education, will now train alongside Andy Ruiz Jnr,…
Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints.The Formula One chief executive also confirmed that this season’s finale would be staged in Europe if the last two grands prix, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, are called off due to the Middle East war.Lando Norris, the defending world champion, hit out at F1 in Hungary last week for putting profit before the sport to attract engine manufacturers with the new regulations. The focus on electrical energy management has been…
Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee has launched an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee’s decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to its competitions.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in 2023 in response to the war in Ukraine but lifted the ban on 7 July 2026, stating it was “no longer applicable”, external.That decision opens the door for Russian athletes to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games and is the latest step in the country’s reinstatement to international competition, with the IOC previously recommending in December 2025 that…
Celtic captain Callum McGregor wants to win the Scottish Premiership “in a bit more style” in the 2026-27 season. The Bhoys won their 56th Scottish top-flight title, the most of any team, on the final day of the last campaign with a 3-1 win over title hopefuls Hearts. Celtic have won the Premiership in 14 of the last 15 seasons, with the exception being 2020-21, when Rangers won it, but last term’s victory was achieved the hard way. Martin O’Neill twice took charge as interim boss, first after Brendan Rodgers’ departure and then following Wilfried Nancy’s sacking, though he guided…
Former captain Tavernier was often the fall guy among the support for Rangers’ failings, despite arguably being the club’s best player over the past decade.Criticism often felt unfair, but Shankland acknowledges that scrutiny comes with wearing the armband of such a demanding club.Supporters of the Ibrox side have long called for the signing of the striker for his goalscoring ability, but his experience in Scottish football and status as a boyhood fan will also tick boxes in their eyes.Rangers now have a manager in the dugout and a captain on the pitch who the fans feel ‘get it’, and Shankland…