'He's always welcome': How a young Irish boxer befriended Kendrick Lamar
Image source, Team McKennaImage caption, Aaron McKenna said Kendrick Lamar is always welcome to come spar at his family's gym in MonaghanByAuryn CoxBBC News NIPublished25 June 2026, 06:30 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAn Irish boxer has said Kendrick Lamar is welcome to spar with him anytime at his home gym.Aaron McKenna struck up an unlikely friendship with the famous US rapper in 2018 while the boxer spent time training in Los Angeles.At the time McKenna was a teenager who had only a handful of professional fights under his belt.Now, he is back at his hometown of Smithborough in County Monaghan, training at the family gym for his upcoming world title fight in Dublin in August.McKenna said sparring partners from the UK and US have been flying over and added that Lamar would always be welcome "with an open invitation anytime".He and his brother Stephen, who is also a boxer, met Lamar while he wa…
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Image source, Team McKennaImage caption, Aaron McKenna said Kendrick Lamar is always welcome to come spar at his family's gym in MonaghanByAuryn CoxBBC News NIPublished25 June 2026, 06:30 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAn Irish boxer has said Kendrick Lamar is welcome to spar with him anytime at his home gym.Aaron McKenna struck up an unlikely friendship with the famous US rapper in 2018 while the boxer spent time training in Los Angeles.At the time McKenna was a teenager who had only a handful of professional fights under his belt.Now, he is back at his hometown of Smithborough in County Monaghan, training at the family gym for his upcoming world title fight in Dublin in August.McKenna said sparring partners from the UK and US have been flying over and added that Lamar would always be welcome "with an open invitation anytime".He and his brother Stephen, who is also a boxer, met Lamar while he wa…
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Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andy Burnham and Marie-France van Heel have been together since their university daysByJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterPublished24 June 2026She was described as the coolest girl in college when she first started dating Andy Burnham.More than three decades later, Marie-France van Heel could be about to walk into Downing Street alongside her husband to take on one of the most powerful unofficial roles in government - the prime minister's spouse.Considered the favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer in No 10, Burnham met Dutch-born van Heel, known as Frankie, when she started studying at Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge in 1989.He was in his second year of an English Literature degree, and Burnham's former lecturer, John Mullan, wrote in the Times that other students thought he had scooped the pools when they began dating.Van Hee…
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andy Burnham and Marie-France van Heel have been together since their university daysByJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterPublished24 June 2026She was described as the coolest girl in college when she first started dating Andy Burnham.More than three decades later, Marie-France van Heel could be about to walk into Downing Street alongside her husband to take on one of the most powerful unofficial roles in government - the prime minister's spouse.Considered the favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer in No 10, Burnham met Dutch-born van Heel, known as Frankie, when she started studying at Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge in 1989.He was in his second year of an English Literature degree, and Burnham's former lecturer, John Mullan, wrote in the Times that other students thought he had scooped the pools when they began dating.Van Hee…
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A-listers dazzle locals after being spotted around Wales for new film
Image source, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum WalesImage caption, Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue were pictured hand-in-hand outside National Museum CardiffByDanielle Herbert and Angharad Thomas, BBC WalesPublished24 June 2026Updated 3 hours agoA host of A-listers have dazzled locals in Wales in recent days after popping up in parts of the country to take part in a new film. Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue were seen hand-in-hand in Cardiff, and were also spotted in the seaside town of Porthcawl.American rapper and actor RZA was also spotted by a fan while grabbing some noodles in the Welsh capital.
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Image source, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum WalesImage caption, Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue were pictured hand-in-hand outside National Museum CardiffByDanielle Herbert and Angharad Thomas, BBC WalesPublished24 June 2026Updated 3 hours agoA host of A-listers have dazzled locals in Wales in recent days after popping up in parts of the country to take part in a new film. Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue were seen hand-in-hand in Cardiff, and were also spotted in the seaside town of Porthcawl.American rapper and actor RZA was also spotted by a fan while grabbing some noodles in the Welsh capital.
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'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
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Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the highest strike-rate (220.48) of any batter to score more than 500 T20 runs since the beginning of 2025ByTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport JournalistPublished2 hours agoThey can ignore him no longer. After smashing so many records since breaking through as a 13-year-old, India are likely to hand a debut to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Friday's first T20 international against Ireland in Belfast.He will be 15 years and 91 days, younger even than India's most famous teenage prodigy, Sachin Tendulkar, who played a one-day international against Pakistan in 1989, aged 16 years and 205 days.Given his age, Sooryavanshi will have to change in separate changing rooms from his team-mates for safeguarding reasons.His imminent debut comes off the back of a stellar season in the Indian Premier League where he was the highest run-scorer with 776 i…
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the highest strike-rate (220.48) of any batter to score more than 500 T20 runs since the beginning of 2025ByTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport JournalistPublished2 hours agoThey can ignore him no longer. After smashing so many records since breaking through as a 13-year-old, India are likely to hand a debut to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Friday's first T20 international against Ireland in Belfast.He will be 15 years and 91 days, younger even than India's most famous teenage prodigy, Sachin Tendulkar, who played a one-day international against Pakistan in 1989, aged 16 years and 205 days.Given his age, Sooryavanshi will have to change in separate changing rooms from his team-mates for safeguarding reasons.His imminent debut comes off the back of a stellar season in the Indian Premier League where he was the highest run-scorer with 776 i…
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'Research' key to slowing down Sooryavanshi & India
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Humphreys says it "will be cool" if he can be the first to take the international wicket of India's teenager star Vaibhav SooryavanshiByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI journalistPublished52 minutes agoA huge couple of days for Irish cricket beckon as India arrive at Stormont for two T20 internationals on Friday and Sunday [both 13:30 BST].The world champions will face an Ireland side hit by injuries as Josh Little, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy and Jordan Neill miss out.Matthew Hollard and Jai Moondra have received their first Ireland call-ups and Reuben Wilson is included in the T20I squad for the first time after making his debut in the recent Test match against New Zealand.However, it's the likelihood of an Indian debutant which is capturing the imagination, as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks set to make his internat…
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Humphreys says it "will be cool" if he can be the first to take the international wicket of India's teenager star Vaibhav SooryavanshiByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI journalistPublished52 minutes agoA huge couple of days for Irish cricket beckon as India arrive at Stormont for two T20 internationals on Friday and Sunday [both 13:30 BST].The world champions will face an Ireland side hit by injuries as Josh Little, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy and Jordan Neill miss out.Matthew Hollard and Jai Moondra have received their first Ireland call-ups and Reuben Wilson is included in the T20I squad for the first time after making his debut in the recent Test match against New Zealand.However, it's the likelihood of an Indian debutant which is capturing the imagination, as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks set to make his internat…
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What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?
Figure caption, Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against BrazilByAdam MillingtonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 hours agoReaching the last 32 of the World Cup is out of Scotland's hands after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in their final group-stage game.Scotland fans will now be clinging on to hopes of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed sides.It means they may need to wait until Sunday to find out whether they will reach the knockouts for the first time.With a potentially agonising few days on the way, BBC Sport guides you through what to look out for and how Scotland could still make it. Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down...
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Figure caption, Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against BrazilByAdam MillingtonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 hours agoReaching the last 32 of the World Cup is out of Scotland's hands after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in their final group-stage game.Scotland fans will now be clinging on to hopes of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed sides.It means they may need to wait until Sunday to find out whether they will reach the knockouts for the first time.With a potentially agonising few days on the way, BBC Sport guides you through what to look out for and how Scotland could still make it. Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down...
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The Gakpo conundrum facing Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cody Gakpo has scored five World Cup goals in seven games for the NetherlandsByAadam PatelLiverpool reporterPublished50 minutes agoIn the aftermath o f scoring twice for the Netherlands against Sweden, Cody Gakpo was asked about his role for his country compared with how he is deployed at Liverpool."A good question. Obviously it's a little bit different," Gakpo responded.
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cody Gakpo has scored five World Cup goals in seven games for the NetherlandsByAadam PatelLiverpool reporterPublished50 minutes agoIn the aftermath o f scoring twice for the Netherlands against Sweden, Cody Gakpo was asked about his role for his country compared with how he is deployed at Liverpool."A good question. Obviously it's a little bit different," Gakpo responded.
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Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Los Angeles Stadium hosts eight matches, including three knockout games, at the 2026 World CupPublished1 hour agoWith 16 cities across three nations hosting the 2026 World Cup, we have been treated to some very impressive stadiums.From Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium - where the opening game took place - to New York New Jersey Stadium, which hosts the final on 19 July, players, fans and reporters have been taking in some new venues.But which ones have lived up to expectations? And have any proved underwhelming?We asked our BBC Sport
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Los Angeles Stadium hosts eight matches, including three knockout games, at the 2026 World CupPublished1 hour agoWith 16 cities across three nations hosting the 2026 World Cup, we have been treated to some very impressive stadiums.From Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium - where the opening game took place - to New York New Jersey Stadium, which hosts the final on 19 July, players, fans and reporters have been taking in some new venues.But which ones have lived up to expectations? And have any proved underwhelming?We asked our BBC Sport
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Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Neymar played 20 minutes against Scotland in MiamiByScott MullenBBC Sport Scotland in Boston StadiumPublished21 minutes ago"Neymar needs no ulterior motivation. Everyone loves him here."If Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti needed any evidence to back up his statement in a makeshift Miami press room on Wednesday, he did not need to delve too deeply.Just a few hours earlier, in the stuffy and sticky area of Miami Gardens, any sign of the nation's forgotten prodigal son was met with hysteria.
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Neymar played 20 minutes against Scotland in MiamiByScott MullenBBC Sport Scotland in Boston StadiumPublished21 minutes ago"Neymar needs no ulterior motivation. Everyone loves him here."If Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti needed any evidence to back up his statement in a makeshift Miami press room on Wednesday, he did not need to delve too deeply.Just a few hours earlier, in the stuffy and sticky area of Miami Gardens, any sign of the nation's forgotten prodigal son was met with hysteria.
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South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea
This content is not available in your location.There was an errorThapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.MATCH REPORT: South Africa 1-0 South KoreaAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsSouth AfricaFollow South Africaclose panelYou are now following South AfricaUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.South KoreaFollow South Koreaclose panelYou are now following South KoreaUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.FootballFollow Footballclose panelYou are now following FootballUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.Read description
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This content is not available in your location.There was an errorThapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.MATCH REPORT: South Africa 1-0 South KoreaAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsSouth AfricaFollow South Africaclose panelYou are now following South AfricaUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.South KoreaFollow South Koreaclose panelYou are now following South KoreaUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.FootballFollow Footballclose panelYou are now following FootballUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.Read description
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Mexico beat Czech Republic to maintain 100% winning record
This content is not available in your location.There was an errorMexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.MATCH REPORT: Czech Republic 0-3 MexicoAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsCzech RepublicFollow Czech Republicclose panelYou are now following Czech RepublicUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.MexicoFollow Mexicoclose panelYou are now following MexicoUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.FootballFollow Footballclose panelYou are now following FootballUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.Read description
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This content is not available in your location.There was an errorMexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.MATCH REPORT: Czech Republic 0-3 MexicoAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsCzech RepublicFollow Czech Republicclose panelYou are now following Czech RepublicUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.MexicoFollow Mexicoclose panelYou are now following MexicoUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.FootballFollow Footballclose panelYou are now following FootballUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.Read description
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 18
Published1 hour agoWelcome to our Who am I? Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.Three is a good score; four or five is exceptional.So take part and return for more tomorrow.Today's player and clues set by BBC Sport's Adam Millington.After more quizzes?
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Published1 hour agoWelcome to our Who am I? Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.Three is a good score; four or five is exceptional.So take part and return for more tomorrow.Today's player and clues set by BBC Sport's Adam Millington.After more quizzes?
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'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Figure caption, Switzerland beat Canada but both through to World Cup last 32ByPhil CartwrightBBC Sport journalistPublished4 hours agoLosing their final group game to Switzerland on Wednesday means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.Had Canada avoided defeat to finish top of Group B, they would have stayed in Vancouver for their last-32 tie and potentially a last-16 fixture.However, a 2-1 loss at BC Place meant Canada finished second behind Switzerland and so Jesse Marsch's side will travel to Los Angeles to play South Africa on Sunday (20:00 BST).The former Leeds boss, who has guided Canada out of the group stage at a World Cup for the first time, said: "We wanted to be here in Vancouver, but we still have a massive opportunity ahead of us to find a way to push for the next match and find a way to still electrify the nation, even…
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Figure caption, Switzerland beat Canada but both through to World Cup last 32ByPhil CartwrightBBC Sport journalistPublished4 hours agoLosing their final group game to Switzerland on Wednesday means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.Had Canada avoided defeat to finish top of Group B, they would have stayed in Vancouver for their last-32 tie and potentially a last-16 fixture.However, a 2-1 loss at BC Place meant Canada finished second behind Switzerland and so Jesse Marsch's side will travel to Los Angeles to play South Africa on Sunday (20:00 BST).The former Leeds boss, who has guided Canada out of the group stage at a World Cup for the first time, said: "We wanted to be here in Vancouver, but we still have a massive opportunity ahead of us to find a way to push for the next match and find a way to still electrify the nation, even…
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Spurs sign Dubravka on free transfer amid doubts over Vicario future
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Martin Dubravka has been capped 60 times by SlovakiaByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished24 June 2026Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.The 37-year-old, who had previous spells at Newcastle United and Manchester Untied, played 35 times for the Clarets in the Premier League last season.The Slovakian is Roberto de Zerbi's fourth summer signing after defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson joined on free transfers, with the Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke arriving from Brighton for £52m.Last week, Newcastle rejected an offer worth about £80m from Spurs for midfielder Sandro Tonali.There are also doubts over the future of Italy keeper Guglielmo Vicario and uncertainty over whether he will stay at Spurs after attracting interest from Se…
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Martin Dubravka has been capped 60 times by SlovakiaByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished24 June 2026Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.The 37-year-old, who had previous spells at Newcastle United and Manchester Untied, played 35 times for the Clarets in the Premier League last season.The Slovakian is Roberto de Zerbi's fourth summer signing after defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson joined on free transfers, with the Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke arriving from Brighton for £52m.Last week, Newcastle rejected an offer worth about £80m from Spurs for midfielder Sandro Tonali.There are also doubts over the future of Italy keeper Guglielmo Vicario and uncertainty over whether he will stay at Spurs after attracting interest from Se…
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What are World Cup's red card suspension rules?
ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished12 June 2026Players receiving a red card in the 2026 World Cup will receive a one-match suspension.This applies to both straight red cards and red cards that are the result of the same player being cautioned twice.Fifa does hold the right to impose "further sanctions" if it deems it necessary.During the opening game of the tournament, three red cards were shown.It means that South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane will miss their side's match against the Czech Republic, while Mexico defender Cesar Montes will miss their meeting with South Korea.Players can also receive suspensions for an accumulation across multiple matches.Should players received two bookings, they will be handed a one-match suspension.However, yellow cards are wiped following the conclusion of the group stage.
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ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished12 June 2026Players receiving a red card in the 2026 World Cup will receive a one-match suspension.This applies to both straight red cards and red cards that are the result of the same player being cautioned twice.Fifa does hold the right to impose "further sanctions" if it deems it necessary.During the opening game of the tournament, three red cards were shown.It means that South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane will miss their side's match against the Czech Republic, while Mexico defender Cesar Montes will miss their meeting with South Korea.Players can also receive suspensions for an accumulation across multiple matches.Should players received two bookings, they will be handed a one-match suspension.However, yellow cards are wiped following the conclusion of the group stage.
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How to watch highlights of World Cup matches
ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished11 June 2026BBC Sport will have full match replays and highlights from every match at the 2026 World Cup.As well as showing a number of live matches across the tournament, the BBC will also have highlights packages of every match - including those not broadcast live on its channels.Highlights packages of all matches will be available to watch shortly after the final whistle.All matches shown live on the BBC will also be available to watch back in their entirety on BBC iPlayer for spectators wanting to view the overnight games at a more social time of the day.And this year, BBC Sport are giving you the option to catch up on overnight action spoiler-free.Highlights and full match replays will be available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.Get in touchSend us your que…
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ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished11 June 2026BBC Sport will have full match replays and highlights from every match at the 2026 World Cup.As well as showing a number of live matches across the tournament, the BBC will also have highlights packages of every match - including those not broadcast live on its channels.Highlights packages of all matches will be available to watch shortly after the final whistle.All matches shown live on the BBC will also be available to watch back in their entirety on BBC iPlayer for spectators wanting to view the overnight games at a more social time of the day.And this year, BBC Sport are giving you the option to catch up on overnight action spoiler-free.Highlights and full match replays will be available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.Get in touchSend us your que…
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Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
Published11 June 2026Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pink boots as far as the eye can see in the Mexico v South Africa opening gameThere was a time when football boots came in one colour - black.That has not been the case over the past quarter of a century or so, with all the colours of the rainbow coming to the party as the major brands have sought to stand out from the crowd.Yet at the 2026 World Cup, things appear to have come full circle, with players all back to wearing the same colour again - only this time it is pink.The key reason is because the top-selling global brands Nike, Adidas and Puma have all produced similarly-styled boots in similar hues for the showpiece event.That was evident during the opening match of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, when almost every player on the pitch appeared to be wearing bright pink boots.Here is why it…
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Published11 June 2026Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pink boots as far as the eye can see in the Mexico v South Africa opening gameThere was a time when football boots came in one colour - black.That has not been the case over the past quarter of a century or so, with all the colours of the rainbow coming to the party as the major brands have sought to stand out from the crowd.Yet at the 2026 World Cup, things appear to have come full circle, with players all back to wearing the same colour again - only this time it is pink.The key reason is because the top-selling global brands Nike, Adidas and Puma have all produced similarly-styled boots in similar hues for the showpiece event.That was evident during the opening match of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, when almost every player on the pitch appeared to be wearing bright pink boots.Here is why it…
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How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?
ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished28 May 2026Arsenal will have pocketed at least £95m in prize money from this season's Champions League, should they beat Paris St-Germain in the final.The Gunners have already guaranteed themselves a minimum of around £91.5m for reaching the final, although that may be nearer £130m depending on how much they have earned from Uefa in the form of television revenue.For winning this season's Europa League, Aston Villa have guaranteed themselves around £45.6m. That fee includes the minimum earned for qualifying for next season's Champions League.Crystal Palace won Wednesday's Conference League final, their first European trophy.
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ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished28 May 2026Arsenal will have pocketed at least £95m in prize money from this season's Champions League, should they beat Paris St-Germain in the final.The Gunners have already guaranteed themselves a minimum of around £91.5m for reaching the final, although that may be nearer £130m depending on how much they have earned from Uefa in the form of television revenue.For winning this season's Europa League, Aston Villa have guaranteed themselves around £45.6m. That fee includes the minimum earned for qualifying for next season's Champions League.Crystal Palace won Wednesday's Conference League final, their first European trophy.
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Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip
Image source, SNSPublished53 minutes agoRangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...Bologna have opened preliminary talks with Rangers over the signing of Nico Raskin, 25, while new Ibrox manager Derek McInnes would like Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson to move in the opposite direction. (TeamTalk), externalHull City have made an offer for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin in the region of £12-14m but the Ibrox club value the Belgium international at nearer £20m.
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Image source, SNSPublished53 minutes agoRangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...Bologna have opened preliminary talks with Rangers over the signing of Nico Raskin, 25, while new Ibrox manager Derek McInnes would like Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson to move in the opposite direction. (TeamTalk), externalHull City have made an offer for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin in the region of £12-14m but the Ibrox club value the Belgium international at nearer £20m.
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Scotland face anxious wait after Brazilian lesson in Miami
Episode detailsRadio Scotland,·25 Jun 2026,·69 minsSportsound : Scotland face anxious wait after Brazilian lesson in MiamiScottish Football PodcastPlayBookmarkBookmarkSubscribeSubscribeAvailable for 29 daysPost-match reaction as Scotland's errors cost them dear against Brazil leaving their last 32 fate in the balance.Programme WebsiteShow lessMore episodes
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Episode detailsRadio Scotland,·25 Jun 2026,·69 minsSportsound : Scotland face anxious wait after Brazilian lesson in MiamiScottish Football PodcastPlayBookmarkBookmarkSubscribeSubscribeAvailable for 29 daysPost-match reaction as Scotland's errors cost them dear against Brazil leaving their last 32 fate in the balance.Programme WebsiteShow lessMore episodes
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