Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, dies at 59

West Indies knock England out of Women’s T20 World Cup to reach semis – live

Over-by-over commentary on all the action in Dubai Sign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel West Indies also make two changes, but Matthews can only recall that Taylor drops ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Sloppy England stunned by Windies to exit T20 World Cup

England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup at the group stage by West Indies after a sloppy all-round performance.

LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Bangladesh fires cricket coach for allegedly assaulting a player at World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has fired national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe for allegedly assaulting one of his players during last year’s 50-over World Cup in India

Sports - ABC News - October 15

England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Women’s T20 World Cup: England players not fit enough, claims Hartley

2017 winner says some players ‘letting the side down’ ECB’s Gould hopes more professionals will raise levels The former international Alex Hartley has criticised the fitness of some of England’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'

Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy

Sports - ABC News - October 16

'Sorry I have a German passport' - Tuchel hopes he can win over critics

Newly appointed England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to make the nation's "dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup.

Tuchel targets World Cup glory and admits it could be win or bust for him

Focus of 18-month deal will be to ‘put second star on shirt’ Tuchel refuses to confirm if Harry Kane will stay captain Thomas Tuchel made clear his target is to land the World Cup and add a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Tuchel bullish on England aim to win '26 World Cup

New England head coach Thomas Tuchel has said he will not shy away from publicly stating his aim is to win the 2026 World Cup and believes only "nuances" and "details" have stopped the side ending ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Grading Argentina, Brazil and South America's World Cup hopefuls

It's time to give each team a letter grade from A to F based on their performances so far.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa

South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Hosts England face Australia, USA & Samoa at 2025 World Cup

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.

NZ beat Windies to reach first World Cup final since 2010

The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies to join South Africa in Sunday's final.

FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.

New Zealand win their first T20 World Cup with win over SA

Watch highlights as New Zealand beat South Africa with a comprehensive 32-run victory to win their first Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

New Zealand beat SA to win first T20 World Cup

New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

Lionel Messi Is at the Club World Cup. How He Got There Is Ridiculous.

A competition that is already struggling for respectability just took another hit to its reputation, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Federica Brignone wins skiing World Cup opener as Mikeala Shiffrin flops

Brignone overtakes Shiffrin at season opener in Sölden Italian, 34, becomes oldest woman to win World Cup race Italy’s Federica Brignone won the World Cup opener at Sölden on Saturday as Mikaela ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship

Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Saudi Arabia World Cup bid report accused of ‘whitewashing’ rights abuses

Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups. A report by the Saudi arm of a global law firm on Saudi Arabia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Graham to make first Scotland start since World Cup

Darcy Graham will make his first Scotland appearance in over a year against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Live Women's U17 World Cup semi-final - Spain v England

Spain face England in the semi-final at Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Dominican Republic.

England beaten by Spain in Women's U17 World Cup semi

England suffer a 3-0 defeat against defending champions Spain in the semi-finals of the Women's Under-17s World Cup.

Scott beats Marchand to World Cup 200m free title

Great Britain's Duncan Scott beats France's Olympic star Leon Marchand to win the men's 200m freestyle at the short course World Cup.

Club World Cup: No player rest days after WCQs

Teams competing in next year's FIFA Club World Cup must arrive in the United States three to five days before their first game, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

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