Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé's crucial goal in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, citing a "definitely was a handball" and confusion over VAR's non-intervention. Refereeing analyst Juan Guzmán explained the handball was incidental and did not directly lead to the goal, thus VAR was correct not to intervene.
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé's controversial goal in their World Cup quarter-final loss to France, citing a handball that VAR did not review. Despite the controversy, Ouahbi admitted France deserved the win.
Gary O’Neil is reportedly close to becoming the new head coach of Ipswich, returning to England from French club Strasbourg. He is expected to succeed Kieran McKenna, who is leaving after guiding Ipswich to the top flight. Burnley are also pursuing Craig Bellamy as their next head coach.
Pakistan's top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, expressed optimism about US-Iran negotiations, citing 'significant progress' and gratitude for US involvement. Meanwhile, Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US compensation and proposed suspending uranium enrichment.
Bordeaux secured their second consecutive Champions Cup title by decisively defeating Leinster 35-7 in Bilbao. Despite Leinster scoring first, Bordeaux's superior attacking prowess, highlighted by Louis Bielle-Biarrey's two tries, proved too much.
Montpellier defeated Ulster 36-17 in Bilbao to win the Challenge Cup, with Billy Vunipola leading a dominant forward effort in sweltering conditions. Ulster's hopes of a first trophy in 20 years were dashed by Montpellier's superior squad depth and attacking potency.
Barcelona and Lyonnes face off in a highly anticipated Champions League final, a rematch of previous encounters. New dynamics, including Lyonnes' manager Jonatan Giráldez's past with Barcelona, add intrigue to the tactical battle.
Barcelona and Lyonnes face off in their fourth Champions League final since 2019. Despite past encounters, both teams emphasize squad evolution and tactical approaches, with new Lyonnes manager Jonatan Giráldez facing his former club.
Barcelona and Lyonnes face off in their fourth Champions League final since 2019. Despite past encounters, current form and tactical approaches under new management for Lyonnes make this a highly unpredictable match.
OL Lyonnes ended Arsenal’s Champions League hopes while Rebecca Knaak puts Man City on the brink of WSL title gloryWho is the best player in the world right now? Melchie Dumornay continues to make a strong claim for that accolade after her starring role in OL Lyonnes’ comeback to beat Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. The fearless Haiti international won a first-half penalty and provided a superb assist for Jule Brand’s late winner in the second leg, as well as being a constant thorn in Arsenal’s side with her pace, trickery and energy. The attacking midfielder, having missed the first leg through injury, helped the French side come from 2-1 down to win 4-3 on aggregate. Tom Garry Continue reading...
OL Lyonnes defeated Arsenal 1-0 in their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg at Groupama Stadium, progressing 2-1 on aggregate. The decisive moment came when Jule Brand's late winning goal survived a VAR offside check by mere centimetres. Arsenal had earlier been denied by a penalty retake after Daphne van Domselaar stepped off her line. Lyonnes, revitalised by the returns of Melchie Dumornay and Selma Bacha, were worthy winners and will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the final. Arsenal's defeat exposes ongoing set-piece vulnerabilities and leaves them facing a potential trophyless season.
Wales rugby international George North has announced he will retire at the end of the current season. The 34-year-old, who earned 121 caps for Wales and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, began his career with Scarlets before moving to Northampton Saints in 2013, where he won the Premiership. He spent five years with Ospreys before joining French side Provence. North retired from international rugby in 2024.
