Emma Raducanu’s promising run at the Italian Open came to a swift halt on Monday as world number three Coco Gauff proved too powerful, defeating the British number two 6-1 6-2 on the clay of Rome. Despite the heavy scoreline, the match marked a positive milestone for Raducanu, who had strung together three consecutive wins on clay for the first time in her career — a surface she has historically…

In a move that has stunned the footballing world, Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the next head coach of Brazil’s national team. The appointment of the Italian master tactician marks a radical shift for a footballing nation long defined by its home-grown flair and cultural pride. Ancelotti, 65, will take charge officially on 26 May following the conclusion of his duties at Real Madrid. And with Brazil desperate to…

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the LaLiga title. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Los Blancos but Raphinha’s double and goals from Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin Lopez gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on reigning champions Madrid with three matches remaining. Hansi Flick’s side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semifinals by Inter…

In a heartwarming announcement that has drawn praise from across the women’s football community, international football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have revealed the arrival of their first child together. The couple, who have been together since 2021 and got engaged in 2023, shared the news on Instagram, posting a touching photo with their newborn son. “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr,” read the caption accompanying the photo…

Arsenal’s Champions League dream came to a crushing end in Paris as Mikel Arteta’s side were once again left grappling with the pain of “what might have been.” A 2-1 semi-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain sealed their fate, continuing a painful pattern of near-misses under the Spaniard’s tenure. Arteta had boldly declared before the second leg that Arsenal had arrived in the French capital to “make history.” Instead, they became…

David Beckham and Gary Neville have completed a full takeover of Salford City as part of a newly formed consortium, marking a significant new chapter in the club’s journey. The move sees the duo buy out the remaining members of the Class of ’92—Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville—who had co-owned the club since their 2014 acquisition of the then-eighth-tier side. While the quartet will no longer…

Real Madrid are pushing to secure the early arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup this summer, with the Spanish giants hoping to complete a deal before his Liverpool contract officially expires. The 26-year-old England international recently confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024–25 season after 18 years at the club. His current contract runs until 30 June, but the Club World…

At the inaugural meeting of the 2026 World Cup taskforce, US President Donald Trump suggested that the opportunity for Russia to participate in the tournament could act as a diplomatic lever to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national team has been banned from international football since 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine. The ban, imposed by both FIFA and UEFA, excludes Russia from all major competitions, including the…

Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Head of Global Football Development, has reignited the debate around one of the sport’s most contentious rules — offside. The former Arsenal manager has proposed a fundamental shift in how offside is judged, aiming to give attackers more freedom and revive the excitement of attacking football. Currently, a player is deemed offside if any part of their body, excluding the hands and arms, is ahead of the…

For the second time in six days, Inter Milan and Barcelona served up a European classic. On Tuesday night, the Italian champions won 4-3 to edge Barca 7-6 on aggregate. After 210 gripping minutes and 13 goals, Internazionale have reached their second UEFA Champions League final in three years, surviving three astonishing Barcelona comebacks to eliminate the LaLiga side 7-6 on aggregate. Davide Frattesi scored the winning goal in extra…

Audi has announced its second major shake‑up of Formula 1 leadership in under a year as it accelerates preparations for its factory‑backed debut in 2026. The German marque has eliminated the chief executive role for its F1 project and elevated Mattia Binotto, formerly chief operating and technical officer, to Head of the Audi F1 Project. Binotto, who joined Audi in July 2024 after a decade at Ferrari, will now oversee…

Stephen Curry rose to the occasion once again, guiding the Golden State Warriors to a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in a decisive Game 7 clash of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. With the series tied at 3-3, and the final game taking place in a hostile Houston environment, the seasoned Warriors delivered a clutch performance that reminded fans why they remain perennial playoff contenders. Curry, who scored…