World Cup 2026: Spain’s ‘victory for football’ over ’embarrassing’ Argentina
BBC News Fernandez was first shown a yellow card for dissent, then a second for a spectacularly late challenge that sent Cubarsi somersaulting. After the full-time whistle, Paredes was involved in scraps with Rodri, Gavi and Borja Iglesias and team mate Nahuel Molina was seen throwing a punch at a passing Spain player too. “Embarrassing, […]
World Cup final: How Donald Trump, Justin Bieber and Shakira starred
BBC News As well as Trump’s appearance, the other big talking point in the lead up to the final was the Super Bowl-style half-time show. While the mid-game break is usually for players to recover from first-half exertion, coaches to give a team-talk and fans to buy food and drinks, this time it was extended […]
‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
BBC News It’s clear that Vasyl Krupych experienced horrors at war. He volunteered at the very start and has survived some of the grimmest battles. Krupych is proud of his service – a tattoo on his neck declares “Glory to the Ukrainian Armed Forces” – but he suffers from nightmares. When his vehicle was hit […]
Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win against Argentina
BBC News Thousands of fans watched Spain’s World Cup victory at the Plaza de Colón in central Madrid on late Sunday night. The BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe was there as people cheered, sang and celebrated after counting down the last seconds of the match against Argentina, following a tense play of extra time. #Moment #fans #Madrid […]
Tour de France 2026: Stage 15 winner Remco Evenepoel criticises “inhuman” middle-of-the night doping tests
BBC News Remco Evenepoel criticised “inhuman” middle-of-the night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage 15. The Belgian’s comments came as Jonas Vingegaard was woken at 02:00 and race leader Tadej Pogacar at 05:00 local time for tests before Sunday’s stage – in which the Dane crashed and broke his collarbone. Evenepoel […]
World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe becomes first player to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
BBC News Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament. The France forward netted 10 goals in eight games to edge out Lionel Messi in a high-quality race. Having struck eight times to finish top scorer at […]
