It was 3.52am local time in Miami when Real Madrid released their Comunicado Oficial to the world, and Enzo Fernandez’s representative, Javier Pastore, is in Florida’s vibrant coastal city ahead of Argentina’s World Cup last-32 clash with Cape Verde. We can only imagine his surprise upon waking up. The 37-year-old former…
Croatians complain World Cup ball’s ‘Snicko’ tech has a major FLAW – and point to specific ‘hair’ line in FIFA’s rulebook which shows Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal should’ve been denied win
Croatians have gone on the attack against FIFA and referees after their World Cup exit to Portugal, claiming a specific rule should have kept their hopes alive. Josko Gvardiol’s 103rd-minute equaliser was ruled out because, after a VAR check, his team-mate Igor Matanovic was adjudged to have headed the ball to…
Drug testers find traces of banned bodybuilding substance in EIGHT Tunisia players’ samples at the World Cup ‘from contaminated meat’ in Mexico – where England are flying in their own chefs
By MIKE KEEGAN, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER Published: 13:16 BST, 3 July 2026 | Updated: 15:01 BST, 3 July 2026 Tunisia’s disastrous World Cup campaign was rocked after a number of players – including some who ply their trade in the UK – showed traces of a banned drug in doping…
Naomi Osaka back in her full kimono as part of her traditional Japanese dress-inspired Wimbledon walk-on look – as Grand Slam star sparks catwalk copycats on both sides of the draw
Naomi Osaka returned to wearing her full kimono on No 1 Court for her third-round clash against Daria Kasatkina on Friday, after choosing to take to court in a toned-down walk-on outfit on Wednesday. The four-time Grand Slam champion, renowned for her catwalk entrances at Grand Slams first wowed the crowd…
Judge in Tiger Woods’ DUI case issues major ruling on golf legend’s hospital records from his rollover crash
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 05:19 BST, 3 July 2026 | Updated: 12:53 BST, 3 July 2026 Tiger Woods’ hospital records are in play for Florida prosecutors, a judge has ruled in his DUI case. Martin County circuit court judge Darren Steele has approved an agreement between…
Thomas Tuchel has been carried through this World Cup by his star men. It’s time for the England boss to step up and make his mark, writes IAN LADYMAN
Once the drama of Atlanta was over and the adrenaline had ceased to flow, the most relaxed man in the corridors of that beautiful, vast, modern stadium was Thomas Tuchel. ‘Happy?’ he asked with a smile as he walked through the interview area. ‘You had better be.’ Out here in…
Thomas Tuchel’s mixed messages: John Terry says he’s worried by England boss brutally digging out Djed Spence on the touchline… while still picking him
John Terry has accused Thomas Tuchel of taking Djed Spence to the World Cup because he is easier to pick on than Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former England and Chelsea captain is ‘worried’ that Tuchel treats Spence and other less established stars in a way he wouldn’t dare deal with the…
Man United, Everton and Leeds all in for Karl Darlow, Sunderland receive £22m bid for Eliezer Mayenda… and United in talks over Crysencio Summerville: WINDOW WATCH
For all of yesterday’s developments – including Leeds increasing their offer for Southampton’s Shea Charles – click HERE How much is David Beckham set to pocket from his World Cup brand deals? Take on our quiz in our newsletter HERE See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a…
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears wearing Diogo Jota’s shirt after Portugal ‘won for him’ at the World Cup, a year on from Liverpool star’s car crash death
Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after Portugal’s World Cup win over Croatia as he paid tribute to his old team-mate Diogo Jota, a year on from his death in a car crash. At full time, Ronaldo held up and wore a Portugal shirt bearing the number 21 in memory of…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal SURVIVE at the World Cup in chaotic win over Croatia featuring first EVER knockout round goal, an injury-time winner – and VAR drama even later on!
Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored a World Cup knockout goal at the grand old age of 41 – but deputy Goncalo Ramos stole his thunder for Portugal. Boss Roberto Martinez has been hounded all tournament for his reluctance to drop or substitute veteran Ronaldo but he got his in-game moves spot…