Fenerbahce and Gornik Zabrze—potential opponents for Hearts—both finished second last season in Turkey and Poland, respectively, with Jagiellonia Bialystok trailing the latter only on goal difference. Champions League third-round qualifiers are slated for 4/5 and 11/12 August, with Europa League and Conference League matches on 6 and 13 August. Exact dates and the home-and-away order...

Halftime interviews have emerged as a new element of World Cup broadcasts, with participation encouraged but not compulsory. Access varies by team—some make the manager or substitutes available—and the tone of these exchanges differs from nation to nation. Reflecting on the first half against Croatia, Barry described it as messy and uncertain, with early nerves...

In his lone season in Azerbaijan, he featured 45 times and tallied 25 goal involvements (15 goals, 10 assists), but even that wasn’t enough for record holders Qarabag to keep the league crown. Their European run earned plaudits, yet the expectation of a fifth straight title lingered. They ended up runners-up, nine points behind Sabah....

Available for more than a year England have reached the World Cup semi-finals — and Argentina are up next. Rick Edwards teams up with John Murray to break down England’s quarter-final win over Norway, the display that secured their semi-final spot, and why Rick preferred a clash with Argentina over Switzerland. Lloyd Griffith checks in...

A hectic six-day stretch settled the 2026 World Cup last-32 matchups. How closely were you following? There are 10 questions to tackle. Good luck! Want more quizzes? Visit our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages, and turn on notifications to get the latest quizzes delivered straight to your device.

Arsenal have completed the free transfer of Spain international Ona Batlle following her departure from Barcelona. The 27-year-old full-back has signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional season. Widely considered one of the best in her position, Batlle leaves Barcelona after helping the club lift the Champions League in May. During three...

This past May marked 21 years since Rafael Benitez’s Liverpool pulled off one of football’s greatest fightbacks, overturning a three-goal deficit to beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final. Time flies. He arrived on Merseyside after a glittering spell with Valencia, where he won two La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup. Though...

This summer’s World Cup has been marked by several controversies linked to the United States, which is staging 78 of the tournament’s 104 matches. In April, rights organizations advised fans, players, journalists and other visitors to exercise caution when traveling to the US. More than 120 groups jointly issued a travel advisory, citing what they...

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has had encouraging discussions about extending his contract. The 47-year-old guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League last season, clinching the Championship title. His current deal expires at the end of next season, and his success has raised his profile and attracted interest from elsewhere, including Fulham. Negotiations with...

Everton have completed the free transfer of Australia striker Holly McNamara after her contract with Melbourne City expired. The 23-year-old is a two-time Golden Boot winner in Australia’s A-League. Everton say they beat off interest from “a wide range of top clubs across Europe and the United States” to secure her signature. She is the...