England secured a crucial 94-32 win over Tonga in the Commonwealth Games, breaking their record for most goals in a single game (previously 89) and boosting their semi-final hopes.
Mo Salah led Egypt to a historic first World Cup win against New Zealand, moving closer to the national goalscoring record. Despite past near misses and recent injury concerns, Salah's performance is pivotal for Egypt's campaign, with fans hopeful for a deep run in the tournament.
The Chicago Fire has officially signed Robert Lewandowski, Poland's record goalscorer, as a designated player until the 2027-28 season, pending visa approval and transfer certificate completion.
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup all-time goalscoring record with his 17th goal, a brace that secured Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite missing a penalty, Messi's performance guaranteed Argentina a spot in the last 32.
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup all-time goalscorer record with his 17th goal, a brace in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite missing a penalty, Messi's performance secured Argentina's place in the last 32.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Neymar's return to the Brazil squad for the World Cup has ignited fervent celebrations in Brazil, where he's seen as a savior, contrasting with European views of his career. Despite recent form, his inclusion by coach Ancelotti is hailed as a path to redemption.
Vincent Kompany’s team demand more of themselves than ever before. Next up: a huge test against PSG“You’re hopelessly behind, you know there’s a big game in Paris on Tuesday. But that doesn’t matter. This game in Mainz is what counts. The coach finds the right words and the team reacts.” Bayern Munich hope that there will be games to come which define their campaign more than a straightforward win – statistically speaking – in a Bundesliga game with the title of champions already done and dusted.Yet Max Eberl was right. In terms of finding the kernel of what has already made Bayern’s season an extraordinary one, of what might yet make it an exceptional one, this really meant something. Absorbed on paper, from a distance, it could be mistaken for more grist to the mill of uncommon numbers; keeping alive the possibility of a joint best-ever Bundesliga season in terms of points, and extending the record goalscoring season in the league campaign to a barely-believable 113 from 31 matches. Continue reading...
