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World Cup boycott threat and Burnham criticism - FIFA sparks fury over investor plan

A major row has broken out between football's governing bodies over FIFA's plans to seek private investment in the World Cup, with UEFA reacting angri

In-form Herbert breaks LIV Golf record with win in UK

Australia's Lucas Herbert followed an impressive showing at last week's Open at Royal Birkdale with a record-setting victory at the LIV Golf UK event

Sooryavanshi stars again as India knock England off top spot in T20I rankings

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck his second fifty in three innings as India sealed a 3-0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe to knock England off top s

England's Thomas wins gold in super-heavyweight bout

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England skittle Pakistan at Headingley on Root's return as Test captain

Joe Root's second spell as England Test captain began with his side skittling Pakistan for 171 at Headingley as Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each ba

Real Madrid in pole position to sign RB Leipzig's Diomande

Real Madrid are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Sky in Germany.

Sheeraz escapes with narrow points win as he sets his sights on Canelo

Hamzah Sheeraz escaped with a narrow points win, while Josh Kelly overcame a horror gash to his nose on the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga undercar

Several athletes 'unaccounted for' after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Several athletes are "unaccounted for" after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to Police Scotland.

England women ramp up Rugby League World Cup preparations with win in France

England women ramped up preparations for the Rugby League World Cup in their mid-season international against France on Saturday, with a dominant perf

Infantino to hold crisis meeting with senior FIFA staff

Under-pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday.

FIFA ends plan to sell off World Cup stake as UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity investors after fie

'Desperate attempt to save his job!' | Infantino scraps plan to sell-off World Cup

Sky Sports' chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol provides the latest update as FIFA scrap plans to sell off part of the World Cup to private investments

Why Arsenal, Villa and Man Utd are most impacted by World Cup

Our data team has compiled an index showing which Premier League teams may be most impacted by the World Cup.

'Fight of the year!' | Lamine Yamal holds Paredes sign during bus parade!

Lamine Yamal showed off a Paredes vs Gavi sign at Spain's open-top bus parade celebrating their World Cup win, referencing the scuffle between the two

Next darting superstar? Coates, 20, wins maiden PDC title

Henry Coates sensationally won his maiden title at Players Championship 25 at Hildesheim in Germany.

Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon fit to return for Australia Tests vs Bangladesh

Australia have been handed a huge boost to their bowling attack with the return of Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood to the squad for their

Domestic abuse reports reach record UK highs during 2026 World Cup

Domestic abuse reports reached record highs in the UK during the 2026 World Cup, figures have shown.

Pogacar closes in on fifth Tour de France title after Alpe d'Huez victory

Tadej Pogacar launched a stunning solo attack from the foot of the iconic Alpe d'Huez to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France and extend his overa

Bow Echo roars home late to seal Sussex Stakes success

Bow Echo’s dazzling turn of foot once again came to the fore as he came out on top in an epic renewal of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes.