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Relaxed Raheem Sterling laughs with Channel 4 star as former England footballer, 31, is seen for first time since being arrested on suspicion of 'drug driving' and crashing Lamborghini into motorway barriers12 June 2026, 3:14 pm
Sterling, 31, allegedly crashed his Lamborghini on the M3 last month, and was pulled over by police. -
President Trump dare not brave the boo boys, but the USA have put their trust in no-nonsense boss Mauricio Pochettino as they prepare for the big kick-off in LA, writes IAN HERBERT12 June 2026, 3:11 pm
The one who has bathed in self-reflected glory for what his staff predict will be 'the largest sporting event in the history of mankind' passed up the chance to be present at the USA's opening night. -
How Andy Roxburgh's team selection shocker and a 'flying salmon' of a goalkeeper contrived to serve up World Cup humiliation for Scotland against Costa Rica in 199012 June 2026, 3:06 pm
It's the night before Scotland's opening match of Italia '90 against Costa Rica in Genoa. In the team hotel in the coastal town of Rapallo, Ally McCoist and Alan McInally are room-mates. -
USA vs Paraguay ended in a wild fight when they played seven months ago... stars on both teams want revenge tonight12 June 2026, 3:05 pm
The last time the United States and Paraguay clashed, it could only be described as a fiery fracas. When they face off on Friday night, it will be on the greatest stage soccer has to offer. -
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino urges fans to recreate Knicks-mania across America in passionate call to arms on eve of World Cup opener12 June 2026, 3:05 pm
DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: On the eve of the USMNT's opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles , the head coach was asked how his players can inspire the same hype. -
Why did violent protests erupt outside World Cup stadium? Staggering crisis explained in Mexico City12 June 2026, 3:02 pm
The opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was marred by violent protests on Thursday afternoon as riot police clashed with demonstrators outside the Mexico City Stadium. -
Meet the REAL Christian Pulisic: After a messy breakup, Sydney Sweeney dating links and tears at the last World Cup, USA's 'Captain America' is ready for the show to start12 June 2026, 3:01 pm
DANIEL MATTHEWS: Ever since he was christened 'Captain America' and became the beating heart of this team, his career has been one long countdown to 2026. -
Now England face World Cup empty seats embarrassment: Hundreds of tickets still available - with sky-high prices starting at £648 - for opening game against Croatia despite FIFA's 'unprecedented demand' boast12 June 2026, 2:33 pm
The opening night of the tournament was marred by large swathes of empty seats at South Korea's match with Czechia in Guadalajara - and this could be the case for several other games. -
Meet Matt Freese: the USMNT World Cup star who rejected Manchester United for Harvard... now, he faces the biggest test of his life12 June 2026, 2:05 pm
For most players the chance to join Man United would be too good to ponder, let alone turn down. Yet for Matt Freese, the lure of Old Trafford couldn't tempt him to betray his parents' wishes. -
Police in Peru disguise themselves as World Cup mascots for dramatic drugs raid - to avoid arousing suspicion at football fanatic dealer's house12 June 2026, 1:41 pm
Officers approaching the house of the potentially dangerous suspect dressed as Maple the Moose and Clutch the Bald Eagle. And believe it or not, their strategy worked. -
Jose Mourinho makes Bernardo Silva his first Real Madrid signing - and tasks Man City's good influence with fixing dressing room where players are fighting each other12 June 2026, 1:34 pm
Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Man City legend Bernardo Silva to kick off Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club. -
Thomas Tuchel drops big hint about his core England 'leadership group' in their official World Cup photo - after Jude Bellingham said 'things were wrong off the pitch' at the Euros12 June 2026, 1:26 pm
England have released their pre-World Cup squad photo as they aim to end 60 years of hurt in North America - and it could hold a big suggestion of who Thomas Tuchel considers his Three Lions leaders. -
Scotland aim to make it big in Boston as Steve Clarke's men eye the perfect World Cup start against Haiti... but can even this city's famed pub culture sustain the Tartan Army invasion?12 June 2026, 1:18 pm
The birthplace of the American revolution, Boston is steeped in history and heritage. -
Jermaine Jenas calls out Kate Garraway for her 'unfair questions' in car-crash 'comeback' interview about his sexting scandal that led to his BBC sacking and divorce from his wife12 June 2026, 1:14 pm
Jenas, who starred in the BBC's football coverage and fronted The One Show, was sacked by the BBC in August 2025 after sending several explicit texts to female employees at the broadcaster. -
Kenny Jackett dead at 64: Former Millwall, Watford and Portsmouth manager passes away 18 months after quitting work for medical reasons12 June 2026, 1:09 pm
Jacket achieved promotion to the Championship twice in his career.