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A close-up view of a football referee holding up a yellow card during a professional match
Soccer

Authorities investigate two World Cup players over alleged spot-fixing

Two World Cup players are facing spot-fixing investigations following reports of suspicious betting patterns surrounding deliberate yellow cards in domestic matches.

Pep Guardiola standing on the touchline gesturing during a match
Soccer

Pep Guardiola rejects Inter Miami approach to target future England role

Pep Guardiola has turned down a lucrative approach from Inter Miami and plans to take a sabbatical before pursuing a role in international football.

Woodensky Pierre playing for the Haiti national football team
Soccer

US grants Haiti star Woodensky Pierre visa for World Cup campaign

Haiti international Woodensky Pierre has been cleared to travel to the United States for the World Cup after finally securing a visa.

Soccer goal with a football near the net, golden trophy cup beside a stack of shiny gold coins on green turf.
iGaming

Wazdan Releases 9 Balls Slot With Penalty Kick Feature

Wazdan has released 9 Balls, a football-themed slot with a Penalty Kick feature and a Champion Jackpot of up to 2,500x. The game expands the provider's sports-themed portfolio.

England fast bowler Sonny Baker bowling in the nets during a training session
Other

England consider Test debut for fast bowler Sonny Baker against New Zealand

England head coach Brendon McCullum says fast bowler Sonny Baker is in strong contention to make his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella looking concerned in the Formula 1 paddock
Motorsport

McLaren admit start to 2026 Formula 1 season falls below expectations

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded the team's start to the 2026 Formula 1 season is below expectations. The reigning constructors' champions currently sit 113 points behind leaders Mercedes after five rounds.

Emma Raducanu looking disappointed on a tennis court during a match
Tennis

Emma Raducanu suffers Wimbledon seeding blow after French Open exit

Emma Raducanu faces the prospect of being unseeded at Wimbledon after her world ranking dropped following an early exit at the French Open.

The Afghan women's football team training together on a pitch
Soccer

Afghan women’s team prepare for international return in New Zealand

The Afghan women's football team is preparing to play international matches in New Zealand, marking a historic return after escaping the Taliban in 2021.