Hosts Ivory Coast have high hopes as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
The first Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast in four decades gets underway on Saturday as the hosts, without their star forward Sebastien Haller, take on minnows Guinea-Bissau at the newly-built Ebimpe Olympic Stadium.
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It was the Patriot Way, until it wasn't
Together, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and Robert Kraft built the greatest dynasty in NFL history. Here's the inside story of why that was never quite enough.
DetailsBrazil-linked Ancelotti signs new Real Madrid deal until 2026
Carlo Ancelotti has agreed a contract extension to remain as Real Madrid head coach until June 2026, the club announced on Friday.
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Source: Manchester United's André Onana requests delay on AFCON call
Andre Onana is in talks with the Cameroon FA in an attempt to delay his release for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a source has told ESPN.
DetailsCameroon include Man United goalkeeper Onana in AFCON squad
Manchester United goalkeeper has been included in Cameroon coach Rigobert Song's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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How Novak Djokovic, Erling Haaland, Simone Biles, Jon Rahm & Tom Aspinall rocked world - Sports review of the year
Novak Djokovic became the most prolific Grand Slam men's tennis champion of all time, Lionel Messi won an eighth Ballon d'Or, Ronnie O'Sullivan an eighth UK snooker title, Iga Swiatek reaffirmed her dominance, Erling Haaland won it all with Manchester City and Simone Biles confirmed her GOAT status. Desmond Kane recounts the above and more in the 2023 Sports Review of the Year.
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European Super League: EU’s top court says FIFA and UEFA’s rules against controversial competition were unlawful
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) was considering whether FIFA and UEFA were legally permitted to block the formation of the controversial breakaway league in 2021.
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Deontay Wilder, Joseph Parker and a shocking ‘Day of Reckoning’ in Riyadh
Boxing’s union with the Saudi government represents the sport’s latest step away from a self-sustaining business model
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal to buy Manchester United minority stake
The Manchester United ownership saga has finally reached a major milestone, with the Ineos founder and chief executive officer Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing the purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club. Ratcliffe, alongside Ineos sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford, will reportedly take control of footballing matters at the club, while the Glazers retain their majority control.
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Photos: Ecstatic crowds greet AFCON winners Senegal in Dakar
Senegal’s victorious football team were treated to a hero’s welcome when they returned to the capital Dakar.
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Man United plan for Onana's January absence for AFCON - sources
Manchester United are resigned to losing André Onana to AFCON in January although the goalkeeper is yet to make a decision about whether he will play if he's called up by Cameroon, sources told ESPN.
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Belgium see off England 2-0 to claim third place
Belgium finished third in the World Cup, their best-ever performance, when they beat England 2-0 with an early Thomas Meunier goal and a breakaway finished by Eden Hazard in Saturday's playoff between the losing semi-finalists.
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Croatia become smallest nation to reach World Cup final since 1950
The World Cup in Russia has thrown up some stunning twists, turns and shocks, so it’s perhaps fitting that its final game will feature the smallest nation to appear in the last stage of the tournament since 1950.
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Pogba dedicates World Cup semi-final win to Thai boys rescued from cave
France star Paul Pogba has dedicated his team’s World Cup semi-final win over Belgium to the group of 12 Thai youngsters who were rescued from a cave after being trapped for more than two weeks.
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Steely France dispatch Belgium's golden generation to reach World Cup final
That it was a center back header off a set piece that guaranteed France a place in the World Cup final apt for a journey that has extolled toil and decisiveness over attacking fripperies. No more sailor shirts and cockerel hats.
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Football fans smashed stereotypes about Russia through social media – Putin
Football fans visiting Russia for the World Cup have changed the country's image through social networks, effectively dispelling many myths, Russian President Vladimir Putin said as he met former stars of the game at the Kremlin.
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Brazil 2-0 Mexico: Neymar plays hero & villain in last 16 victory over El Tri
A second-half Neymar strike and assist for Roberto Firmino was enough to send Mexico home and book Brazil’s place in the World Cup quarter-final with a 2-0 win over ‘El Tri’ in Samara.
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A wild night: Russia win and Moscow parties as never before
After Russia stunned Spain at the World Cup its capital was mobbed for a boozy, noisy, carefree night – and police turned a blind eye
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‘We saw shortcomings of England squad’ – Schmeichel on Three Lions’ defeat to Belgium
Peter Schmeichel says England’s defeat to Belgium in their final World Cup Group G game has exposed the difference in the depths of strength in the two squads as they move on to the knockout stages in Russia.
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Colombia advance at World Cup as Senegal go out on yellow cards
Colombia improved after the break and their mood was lifted when news arrived of Poland’s goal against Japan.
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