Simone Biles has furiously hit back at trolls on Instagram who appeared to question the severity of a mystery illness that saw her ‘almost die’ in hospital. The USA Olympic gymnast has been recovering on vacation in Belize with her NFL husband Jonathan Owens after she revealed earlier this month that she…
Scotland stand on a knife-edge between real achievement and numbing World Cup disappointment – but there are reasons for hope against Brazil, writes IAN LADYMAN
There is always a point when simply being at a World Cup is no longer enough, whoever you are and whoever you play for. The thrill of qualifying was real for Scotland – they haven’t been at this party since 1998 after all – but some things never change in…
Ronaldinho returns! Brazil icon, 46, signs for third-tier Italian club 11 YEARS after retirement – but won’t be lacing up his boots as unique role with the team is revealed
By BEN WILLCOCKS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 11:03 BST, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 11:14 BST, 20 June 2026 Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football by signing for third-tier Italian club Ravenna – but the 46-year-old Brazil icon will not be lacing up his boots once again. The…
Roy Keane lays into World Cup WAGs – as Man United legend insists ‘most of them are separated a year later’ following show of support for stars
By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 20:31 BST, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 09:22 BST, 20 June 2026 Roy Keane has criticised World Cup WAGs for wearing shirts with their husbands’ names on. As is tradition, the partners and wives of England’s football team have been out in the United…
THE BRAZIL PLOT: How Samba stars considered letting Scotland win 1990 World Cup clash in bid to avoid meeting Argentina in the knockouts
There was one moment when Scotland were poised to beat Brazil. It was not the Billy Bremner miss of 1974 at 0-0 or the struggle at Hampden in 1966 which also finished in a draw. These concerned events on the pitch. Scotland’s best chance occurred in talks off it. In…
‘When I got the call, I thought it was a joke!’: GIANFRANCO ZOLA on his ‘unbelievable’ Ryder Cup assignment, the ‘very wild’ celebrations after Team Europe’s victory – and his favourite Chelsea memory
Beside a beautiful golf course in Mallorca, an Italian is explaining to an Englishman how he came to help Team Europe in America. There’s many a course that brings back happy memories for Gianfranco Zola. Now 59, he is no less skilful with a pitching wedge in hand than he…
World Cup Breakfast: Miguel Almiron becomes first player ever sent off for speaking behind his hand, Emma Hayes’ ITV blackboard is ‘upgraded’, match highlights – and what to look out for today
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport’s World Cup Breakfast from day nine at the tournament – your one-stop shop for everything you’ve missed overnight in North America. For all the latest news, viral moments and what to look out for, stay right here. OVERNIGHT ACTION This is what happened…
World Cup player sent off for covering his mouth in exchange with rival for the first time EVER
By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 05:00 BST, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 05:54 BST, 20 June 2026 Paraguay attacker Miguel Almiron became the first player at the World Cup to be shown a red card for covering his mouth, getting sent off against Turkey in a confrontation…
USMNT stars serenaded with ‘perfect’ rendition of cult classic by fans in Seattle after historic World Cup win
By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 00:39 BST, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 05:02 BST, 20 June 2026 The American soccer party is officially in full swing after the USMNT stars were serenaded by their fans following their 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday. Moments after the full-time whistle went,…
SCOTLAND 0 MOROCCO 1: Early lapse leaves Scotland with a mountain to climb as they squander chance to make history
For the past 10 days, the tartan takeover of Boston has felt like a party which will never end. Shortly before 8pm local time last night, you finally felt like the music had been turned down and the spirit of the revellers was starting to flag. After the elation of…