Cape Verde’s first chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup slipped away after a last-minute offside ruling denied them a dramatic comeback victory over Libya.

Joe Root remains focused on team success rather than individual milestones as England prepare for the Ashes in Australia, despite criticism over his past performances on Australian soil.

Keenan Allen’s milestone of 1,000 receptions highlights his status as a consistent, intelligent, and highly respected receiver, earning admiration from coaches despite a lower public profile.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become football’s first billionaire, with career earnings, endorsements, and investments pushing his net worth beyond $1bn.

UEFA is exploring a new era of broadcasting by targeting streaming platforms like Amazon, Disney, and Netflix for its next Champions League and Europa competitions deals, potentially raising over £4bn annually.

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a slow start to secure a comeback victory in Wuhan, continuing her stellar form after winning the US Open.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and other top clubs see plenty of transfer activity and contract talks, with Bruno Fernandes reaffirming his commitment to Old Trafford.

Scotland faces Greece at Hampden Park in a World Cup qualifying clash, with fans balancing hope, caution, and the memory of past disappointments.

Josh Cavallo has become a pioneering voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion in men’s football, confronting homophobia, toxic masculinity, and systemic barriers both on and off the pitch.

England’s so-called ‘Golden Generation’ reflects on missed opportunities, internal cliques, tactical rigidity, and formidable opponents as the key reasons for their international underachievement.