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Best English Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Ranking the top 10 best English soccer players of all time, from legendary icons to modern-day greats.

Sports Illustrated

Club World Cup to be broadcast live on Channel 5 in UK after Dazn deal

The Club World Cup will be televised live on Channel 5 this summer after the broadcaster reached an agreement with the global rights holder, Dazn

The Guardian - UK

‘This was my time for redemption’: Stars align for new halfpipe world champion Zoe Atkin

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Zoe Atkin is Great Britain’s newest world champion, picking up the halfpipe title in Switzerland late last month to complete her set of world medals. The 22-year-old spoke to Flo Clifford about her best-ever season - and how changing her perspective has brought her to the greatest of…

The Independent UK

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Teens steal the show in the closely-contested first bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup 2025

17-year-old American Annie Sanders snatched gold while Japan's Sorato Anraku continued his astonishing dominance in the men's competition

Advnture

England legend Ben Youngs announces retirement from rugby

Youngs is England men’s rugby’s most-capped player and will hang up his boots after finishing the season with Leicester Tigers

The Independent UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and why he is leaving Match of The Day

BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor

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Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker: ‘I think BBC wanted me to leave Match Of The Day’

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

The Independent UK

The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

Evening Standard

Sevens stars inclusion pushes Wallaroos to new levels

Adding three of Australia's top rugby sevens players has made existing Wallaroos up their game as the coach names the squad to play in World Cup lead-ins.

AAP

Chelsea: Star signing Estevao Willian will not appear for Chelsea at Club World Cup, agent confirms

Estevao will not be able to participate in the Club World Cup

Evening Standard

Why Vancouver Whitecaps FC Will Upset Inter Miami CF in the Concacaf Champions Cup

USMNT striker Brian White is among the best in MLS through the first third of the 2025 season

Sports Illustrated

Kathryn Bryce admits switching allegiance to England is ‘always an option’

Scotland missed out on a top-two finish in Women’s World Cup qualifying but Bryce was player of the tournament.

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The Beautiful Game: Pope Francis's Passion For Football

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.

FourFourTwo

‘My favourite major tournament to broadcast from? Qatar, because we were in the stadium for every game – to feel the atmosphere makes a big difference’: Gary Lineker’s 2022 World Cup admission

Gary Lineker has played and presented at World Cups across the globe over the past 40 years

AAP

Kiss method 'obvious' as Slack endorses Reds boss

Former Wallaby captain Andrew Slack, who was part of a review into the side's disastrous 2023 campaign, sees a clear heir apparent to the departing Joe Schmidt.

Sports Illustrated

Olivier Giroud Ends 8-Month MLS Goal Drought With Exquisite Free Kick for LAFC

The French World Cup champion had failed to score in his first 16 MLS matches ahead of Saturday night

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The Polynesian island that is a beach soccer powerhouse

Roonui Tinirauarii is a police officer from Tahiti, he is also the star striker for one of the top-ranked nations playing in this year's Beach Soccer World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt lined up to be next England captain by new coach Edwards

The all-rounder, who is on maternity leave after the birth of her son, has been identified as the outstanding candidate to replace Heather Knight

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Drops 2026 FIFA World Cup Bombshell

Lionel Messi was hesitant on whether he will play for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Independent UK

Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly-half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly-half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

FourFourTwo

‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate

The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Risks More Mexican Backlash by Dismissing Rivalry With Argentina

Lionel Messi made headlines in Mexico after belittling Argentina's rivalry with El Tri.

Metal Hammer

"I grew up loving watching Roy Keane!" Linkin Park on their new football-inspired remix of Numb, their upcoming Champions League final show, Lionel Messi, Roy Keane, and America's chances of winning the next World Cup

Ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Champions League final in Munich, Linkin Park talk football (or 'soccer', if you really must)

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