By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 16:46 BST, 10 July 2026 | Updated: 17:52 BST, 10 July 2026 New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus has given his backing to Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting he ‘will never be a problem for the national team’. Veteran coach Jesus, 71, won the Saudi Pro League…
Mark Clattenburg reveals who will likely referee the World Cup final – and why the choice is bound to ‘upset a lot of people’ amid row over FIFA bias
On the latest episode of the Daily Mail’s Whistleblowers podcast, Mark Clattenburg claims an Italian referee will likely officiate the World Cup final. The only Italian referee at the tournament is Maurizio Mariani, 44, from Rome, who took charge of Saudi Arabia’s draw with Uruguay, Colombia’s win over DR Congo…
Arthur Fery vs Alexander Zverev – Wimbledon semi-final LIVE: British wildcard on brink of defeat as second seed closes in on dominant straight sets victory on Centre Court
By GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER and MATTHEW LAMBWELL, TENNIS REPORTER and ISABELLE MARTIN Updated: 15:52 BST, 10 July 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of the Wimbledon semi-final as Arthur Fery’s fairytale continues against French Open champion Alexander Zverev. Arthur Fery (0) 3-5 (2) Alexander Zverev ‘That serve is sickeningly good’,’…
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and a host of stars join Arthur Fery’s multi-millionaire parents to cheer him on in historic Wimbledon semi-final
A host of stars including Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley joined British tennis player Arthur Fery’s proud multi-millionaire parents to cheer him on at Wimbledon’s Centre Court this afternoon. Fery faced German Alexander Zverev in a historic semi-final match at SW19 after beating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets on Wednesday. The…
Man United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing from Chelsea – but face Ederson decision despite agreeing fee with Atalanta for Brazil star
By CHRIS WHEELER, NORTHERN SPORTS WRITER Published: 13:42 BST, 10 July 2026 | Updated: 13:43 BST, 10 July 2026 Manchester United are close to signing Andrey Santos for £50million after the Chelsea midfielder completed a medical – and are still considering whether to go through with a deal for his…
England 1966 World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died from a traumatic brain injury, investigation reveals
By STEWART WHITTINGHAM, REPORTER Published: 12:10 BST, 10 July 2026 | Updated: 12:33 BST, 10 July 2026 A coroner has ordered a full inquest be held into the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles after it was found he died from a traumatic brain injury. An investigation found…
Sheer boredom! England’s stars look unimpressed at Ed Sheeran’s awkward David Brent-style private gig at their World Cup camp
By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:10 BST, 10 July 2026 | Updated: 11:28 BST, 10 July 2026 England fans have joked Three Lions’ stars appeared less than enthusiastic about Ed Sheeran’s private gig at their World Cup base after highlighting lukewarm reactions. Sheeran had visited the England camp earlier in…
How Yorkshire-born Erling Haaland could have been playing for England! Norway superstar even says ‘home’ is here – but now he’s out to make himself Public Enemy Number One
Although he will be England’s biggest obstacle in Miami on Saturday night, few opponents have a closer connection to the country than Erling Haaland. The giant Norway star will be leading the line against his country of birth, at a World Cup where he has scored seven goals and dragged…
Belgium ROCKED by club vs country row ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown against Spain
By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:34 BST, 10 July 2026 | Updated: 09:34 BST, 10 July 2026 Belgium defender Zeno Debast is at the heart of a row between the national team and his club side Sporting Lisbon ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday. Debast,…
Jurgen Klopp reveals outrageous lengths Liverpool went to during secret talks to sign Kylian Mbappe – before France superstar snubbed them for PSG
By NATHAN SALT – FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 23:51 BST, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 08:12 BST, 10 July 2026 Jurgen Klopp has revealed just how close Liverpool came to signing Kylian Mbappe while he was in charge at Anfield. In a stunning admission, Klopp, who was covering the World Cup…