Kane: It Was a Crazy Game
epa13090291 Harry Kane (L) and Jude Bellingham (C) of England celebrate a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England, in Mexico City, Mexico, 05 July 2026. EPA/ALEX CRUZ

Kane: It Was a Crazy Game

England captain Harry Kane has praised the players for digging deep to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico in the Last 16 of the World Cup.

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WAFCON: Road To Brazil
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the CAF WAFCON Qualifier 2026 South Africa training at the Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto on the 27 October 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

WAFCON: Road To Brazil

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will finally be played in Morocco as Banyana Banyana look to regain the trophy and book a place at the Women's World Cup, writes Nick Said.

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Title Trends
epa13006840 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal lifts the English Premier League trophy as he and teammates ride an open-top bus during Arsenal Champions Parade in north London, Britain, 31 May 2026. Arsenal will parade the English Premier League trophy through a roughly 5-mile (8-kilometer) route in Islington, north London using four open-top buses after winning the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Title Trends

The new European club season is almost upon us and while much can still change between now and kick-off, what do history and the statistics say about potential winners in 2026-27? By Nick Said.

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‘It’s a Gift from God’ – Haaland on His Incredible Goalscoring Touch
epa13089891 Erling Haaland of Norway reacts after missing a chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Brazil against Norway, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 05 July 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

‘It’s a Gift from God’ – Haaland on His Incredible Goalscoring Touch

Erling Haaland has described his extraordinary finishing ability as a "gift from God", with the Norway striker admitting he is still amazed by how often his shots find the perfect spot.

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Official: Real Madrid Sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan
epa13065357 Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Tunisia against Netherlands, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 25 June 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS

Official: Real Madrid Sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in a deal worth around £17.3m.

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Kane: England Must Keep Grinding Out Results
epa13078550 Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the 2-1 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match England against Democratic Republic of Congo, in Atlanta, USA, 01 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Kane: England Must Keep Grinding Out Results

England captain Harry Kane admitted there is still room for improvement but stressed that results are all that matter at this stage of the World Cup.

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De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort
Springbok Women during the Springbok Women Training session at St Johns College in Johannesburg on 30 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort

Swys de Bruin rated the Springbok Women’s first half performance against the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park as the best 40 minutes of rugby since he was appointed as head coach, but admitted that their second half effort fell short of the same standard in a match they won 34-21.

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Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan
epa13076289 Erling Haaland of Norway smiles after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. Norway won 2-1. EPA/ALBERT PENA

Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is no such thing as an "anti-Haaland plan" ahead of their clash against Norway in their World Cup Last 16 encounter.

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Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammates during 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that the memories of a former defeat at Ellis Park helped power his side to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory over England in an inaugural Nations Championship match at the same venue on Saturday.

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Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory
epa13087632 Juan Jose Caceres of Paraguay (L) in action against Kylian Mbappe of France (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory

France captain Kylian Mbappe says they showed they are equally capable of winning the tough, gritty contests as they are of producing moments of attacking brilliance.

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