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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final game between France and Morocco. Tournament favourites France take on Morocco at the Boston Stadium on Thursday in the 2026 World Cup quarter‑final, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the semi‑finals. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture: France v Morocco – Thursday, 9pm Acca Selections: France To Win & 2 Or More Goals (10/11)France should have too much quality here for Morocco, whilst goals are expected with their frontline. France To Score In Both Halves (13/8)France…
The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands.Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, said on Monday he wants the fight staged in England while also accommodating a global television audience.If the contest – mooted for October or November this year – is timed to suit prime-time viewers in the USA, the main event might have to start as late as 04:00 GMT.Sources close to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan have told BBC Sport such a proposal is “doable”,…
London City Lionesses have signed two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women’s football history.Spain midfielder Putellas, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest players, left Barcelona after 14 years in May and attracted interest from almost every top club in the world.The 32-year-old won 38 trophies with Barcelona, including 10 league titles.She was unveiled in New York City alongside London City’s US billionaire owner Michele Kang.”I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with London City Lionesses,” said Putellas.”The club’s ambition and its steadfast commitment to growing…
Celtic are finally set to get their business underway by signing Camilo Duran. The forward is on his way and will end concerns over the club’s lack of transfers and lack of goalscoring threats. That’s not to say it’s all good news, though. Duran’s arrival is crucially set to free up room for a major sale in Martin O’Neill’s squad and the Bhoys are now ready to cash in on Daizen Maeda. Football FanCast’s Verdict Credibility Maeda made it clear after Japan’s World Cup exit that he needs to step up to a new level and whilst that’s bad news…
Parker has not fought since suffering an 11th-round stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley on October 25. After the fight, a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test reportedly detected traces of cocaine, triggering an indefinite suspension while the case is reviewed. The result shocked many in boxing, particularly as Parker had been enjoying one of the best runs of his career. Before the Wardley defeat, he had recorded victories over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole to re-establish himself as a leading heavyweight contender. Now, Parker’s manager Spencer Brown says the case is still unresolved but believes there is evidence that…
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has urged patience during what he describes as a “slow” summer transfer window.The Championship club, which travels to the United States later this month for three pre-season games, is yet to make a new signing.Parkinson said there would be further departures from the Stok Cae Ras following the exit of striker Paul Mullin last month.”As ever it’s patience, making sure we can hold our nerve to get the right players in who we feel can make a difference,” Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales.Wrexham face Leeds in Tampa on Sunday, 26 July before taking on Liverpool in…
Zlatko Dalic has stepped down as Croatia’s head coach following nine years in the role, in the aftermath of their World Cup elimination. Croatia exited in the round of 32 following a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, who were then beaten 1-0 by Spain at the next stage. Their loss came in controversial circumstances, with Josko Gvardiol having a potential equaliser disallowed in the 13th minute of second-half stoppage time, due to an offside in the build-up against Mario Pasalic. It was Croatia’s worst World Cup campaign under Dalic, who oversaw their historic run to the 2018 final – a 4-2…
David Benavidez has named one potential opponent who, in his mind, would solidify him as the “best fighter in the world”. ‘The Mexican Monster’ comes off arguably the most impressive performance of 2026 thus far, stopping Gilberto Ramirez with a vicious sixth-round onslaught in May. In doing so, Benavidez became a three-division world champion in his first outing at 200lbs, where he now holds the WBO and WBA titles. Since then, the 29-year-old has become the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Noel Mikaelian, who reclaimed his title by unanimously outpointing Badou Jack in December. While not the most mouth-watering opponent,…
England batter Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old will retire after England’s upcoming Test match against India which starts on Friday, having made her debut in 2009. She has played 11 Tests, 140 one-day internationals and 109 T20s and her 12 ODI hundreds are an England women’s record.Beaumont is one of only two English women, alongside former captain Heather Knight, to score an international century in all three formats. “Playing for England for nearly 17 years has been the greatest honour,” said Beaumont.”When I fell in love with playing cricket as a young girl, I…
England opener Tammy Beaumont has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India at Lord’s Cricket Ground beginning on July 10.Beaumont has played 260 times for England across all three formats — scoring 612 Test runs, 4738 ODI runs, and 1975 T20I runs — and ends her career with the most ODI centuries for England.She was also Player of the Tournament as England lifted the Women’s World Cup on home soil in 2017, finishing as top scorer across the tournament with 410 runs.Beaumont is also one of only two English women to score a…