Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run
World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit.
Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week’s Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich.
Rising nations to watch in 2026 FIFA World Cup
The four new teams can be effectively regarded as rising nations, and this typically reflects football’s expanding global reach.
5 countries that pulled out of World Cup after qualification
The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of global football, but its history is also marked by rare moments when countries, despite qualifying or being eligible opted not to participate.
Nigerian Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in five minutes on WWE debut
Nigerian professional wrestler Oba Femi delivered a stunning performance on his WrestleMania debut, defeating 10-time champion Brock Lesnar in under five minutes at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday.
African players in Europe: Goals for Salah, Beto in Merseyside derby
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool and Guinea-Bissau striker Beto for Everton in the Merseyside derby which the Reds won 2-1 at the weekend.
