Last Friday, news broke that the NRL’s premier ref – who has officiated in Origin for years – was investigated by the league after losing a reported $400,000 on the punt. Klein admitted he had a problem but he and the NRL stressed that he never wagered on footy, only…
World Cup Breakfast: The superstars have arrived! Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe light up remarkable day with seven goals between them – match highlights and what to look out for today
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport’s World Cup Breakfast from day six 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…
Crying Lionel Messi reveals he’s suffering mystery personal heartbreak after equalling World Cup’s goal record – with his wife watching in the stands
Which England star has 7 GCSEs? Who has lost half of his finger? Test your knowledge of Thomas Tuchel’s squad with our exclusive quiz HERE See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 08:48 BST, 17 June 2026 |…
INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Why Thomas Tuchel has snubbed Trent Alexander-Arnold returning for the World Cup after Tino Livramento’s injury
Craig Hope is inside the England camp every day as the Three Lions look to end 60 years of hurt at the World Cup this summer. Daily Mail Sport’s chief football reporter will take you behind the curtain in Kansas – at England’s training base – as well as giving…
American football star who became ‘the most hated man in Australia’ takes his most savage shot yet at the Socceroos and their fans
By MICHAEL PONTICELLO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 06:36 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 06:42 BST, 17 June 2026 Former US footballer turned pundit Mike Grella has continued taking pot shots at the Socceroos after claiming fans sent him messages of hate after he slammed the Aussie team and…
AFL star pops the question to partner after she was unwittingly sucked into Brisbane Lions hit list scandal
By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:31 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 05:33 BST, 17 June 2026 Essendon star Jaxon Prior and his partner Bronte Thompson have been congratulated by some of the biggest names in Aussie sport after announcing their engagement on Tuesday. Swim queen Ariarne Titmus,…
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina great equals goal record with dazzling hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria
It was exactly 20 years ago to this day that a long-haired, fresh-faced 18-year-old touted as the next big star of Argentinian soccer emerged from the bench in Leipzig, Germany to make his World Cup debut. And a breathtaking one at that. In just 14 minutes, La Albiceleste’s new wonderkid…
Refugee lawyer issues ultimatum to One Nation supporters who want to back the Socceroos but oppose migrants: ‘Two options’
By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:11 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 03:25 BST, 17 June 2026 One Nation supporters have once again been slammed for supporting the Socceroos at the World Cup, with a leading lawyer and refugee advocate telling them they should be silent. Sarah Dale,…
Women’s footy star Jaime Chapman lashes out after being targeted with more sexualised AI deepfake photos – as cops launch investigation
By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:56 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 17 June 2026 Furious NRLW star Jaime Chapman has revealed she and her family have been left dismayed by trolls targeting her with sexualised AI deepfake photos for a second time. The Gold Coast…
Argentina vs Algeria – World Cup Group J LIVE: All the updates as Lionel Messi’s Argentina prepare for Kansas City curtain raiser
By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER Updated: 01:33 BST, 17 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway in Group J as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium. Share or comment on this article: Argentina vs…