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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti looking serious on the touchline during a match
Soccer

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti gambles World Cup hopes on injured Neymar

Carlo Ancelotti has risked Brazil's World Cup ambitions by relying on an injured Neymar while omitting established centre-forwards for the 2026 tournament.

Mohamed Salah pointing to the crowd during his final match for Liverpool
Soccer

Mohamed Salah seeks £77m Fenerbahce transfer following Liverpool exit

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is weighing up a £77m move to Fenerbahce. The Egyptian will make a final decision on his future after the World Cup.

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Finance & Earnings

UK Gambling GGY Hits £4.5 Billion in Q4 2025

UK gross gambling yield reached £4.5 billion in Q4 2025, with remote casino and betting generating the largest share of revenue. Online participation continued to exceed in-person gambling.

Brazilian winger Savinho in action for Manchester City
Soccer

Tottenham continue talks with Manchester City over £60m Savinho deal

Tottenham Hotspur have revived their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, with negotiations ongoing over a £60m transfer to north London.

Rory McIlroy looking frustrated on the golf course ahead of the US Open
Other

Rory McIlroy criticises US Open practice pace as Thorbjorn Olesen withdraws

Rory McIlroy has voiced his frustration over slow practice rounds ahead of the US Open, while Thorbjorn Olesen has abandoned his qualification attempt.

Kai Havertz wearing an Arsenal kit pointing to the club badge on his chest.
Soccer

Kai Havertz rejects Chelsea return and confirms commitment to Arsenal

Kai Havertz has bluntly rejected a fan's suggestion to return to Chelsea. The Germany international insists his long-term future remains in north London with Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe representing Portugal and France at the World Cup
Soccer

France and Portugal emerge as favourites for 2026 World Cup glory

France and Portugal have been highlighted as early frontrunners to win the expanded 48-team Fifa World Cup in North America this summer.

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout running on an athletics track
Other

Australian sprinter Gout Gout makes senior debut at Oslo Diamond League

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout will make his senior debut in the 200m at the Oslo Diamond League. The 18-year-old faces Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, while home favourite Karsten Warholm competes in the 400m hurdles.