Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme launches his campaign by promising to develop the club's training ground into a hub for fans including swimming pools, padel courts and a basketball arena.

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino hits back at criticism over the way he told players whether or not they had made his 26-man squad for the World Cup.

A late try from James Tedesco, converted by Nathan Cleary, completes New South Wales' comeback from 20-0 down to beat 12-man Queensland.

A competing offer from Blackburn was rejected.

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel in two Nations League fixtures later this year

The Prince of Wales said he thinks the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace “looks like a good night out,” Luke Littler said.

Fans are facing spiraling travel costs ahead of this summer’s World Cup

Manchester United are looking to bolster their midfield, with Casemiro set to leave the club next month

Florentino Perez is set to put his presidency on the line in an election against Enrique Riquelme

The face of the Saudi Pro League scored twice in the final game of the season to secure the title with Al-NassrCristiano Ronaldo will report for World Cup duty fresh from winning his first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022, after Al-Nassr became Saudi Pro League champions last Thursday. That’s the good news for Portugal’s coach, Roberto …

After two decades, long-suffering Gunners fans from across the diaspora have been rewarded with a Premier League win. So why has this sometimes beleaguered team earned such adulation?Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. As the resident Arsenal fan, I’m stepping in for Nesrine the week after my …

Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series openerNathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minuteNew South Wales have conjured one of the greatest State of Origin comebacks, fighting back from 20-0 down to snatch a 22-20 victory with a minute on the clock. Nathan Cleary was the hero for the home side, scoring a crucial try and kicking …

Former Italy stars criticised over presence in MoscowThey defend visit as being for sport and childrenThe presence of the Italian World Cup winners Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi in Russia for a sports event has sparked outrage. The former players signed autographs and posed for selfies with Kremlin supporters on the day Moscow launched one of its most …

The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttingsIn the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket. I was near the start of a PhD on the history of women’s cricket and I wanted source material: this, surely, …

Manchester United and Atalanta are in the final stages over a deal for midfielder Ederson.

Tottenham's under-fire CEO Vinai Venkatesham has claimed the club's training facilities more closely resembled a five-star hotel than an elite performance environment when he joined last June.

The Premier League giants had been without a partner for a season but have now shaken hands on a multi-year deal which is thought to be the most lucrative training kit-only sponsorship in football.

Jorgensen, who is 24 years old and keen to become a regular starter at a club, will now be clear to explore his options.

England kick off their World Cup campaign in less than a month.

The 115 charges were originally levelled against Manchester City in 2023.

Gucci is entering Formula 1 to replace a name that has become very familiar in the paddock.

Manchester City will prioritise signing Elliot Anderson this summer and have no intention of pursuing a move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with the Blues putting a £100m price tag on the midfielder.