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Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?
After the highs of a run to the quarter-finals at the World Cup last year, Scotland are facing a major rebuild, writes Andy Burke.
May 8
2 min
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How the 2026 World Cup became the great rip-off
SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney
May 8
3 min
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Journo: Man Utd will only move for PL star primed for World Cup call-up if Michael Carrick stays long-term
Manchester United view Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers as two ‘leading targets’ to bolster the attack next season, according to Ben Jacobs.The two players have been heavily linked with moves away f...
May 8
2 min
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Alexander-Arnold's England omission 'mind-boggling' to Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the World Cup.
May 8
2 min
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Alexander-Arnold omission 'mind-boggling' to Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the World Cup.
May 8
3 min
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England 2006: The Golden Generation - watch trailer
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?
May 8
1 min
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World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
The men's 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to hold its opening ceremony on 11 June in Mexico City.
May 8
2 min
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Is it the end of captain SKY era? Suryakumar Yadav's IPL and T20I form could cost him India spot before 2028 T20 World Cup
India's T20 skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, is sitting on the biggest trophy in the game, yet his place in the squad for 2028 is anything but guaranteed.
May 8
2 min
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Who will be India's captain in the Ireland T20I series? Likely captaincy options listed
Despite steering India to a historic T20 World Cup title retention, Suryakumar Yadav now finds himself under a harsh spotlight as his individual contributions with the bat have raised more questions than answers.
May 8
2 min