England handed double fitness boost before Argentina semi-final

F1’s 2028 cars could be 4 seconds faster - and the reason is hidden in the engine rules

Formula 1’s planned 2027 and 2028 engine rule changes could significantly alter how the new-generation cars perform on track. Team simulation data suggests the adjustments may make the cars several seconds faster by 2028, mainly by improving how they use fuel flow, battery deployment, and energy recovery. That matters because the original 2026 rules raised concerns about awkward lifting, reduced flat-out running, and strange speed profiles at certain circuits. The revised approach appears designed to make the cars feel more natural while still keeping the hybrid-focused direction of the regulations. What makes the story compelling is that F1’s next rule change may not just fine-tune the new era, but rescue it from one of its most obvious early flaws.

Antonio Conte names Arsenal target among his three breakout stars of World Cup

Antonio Conte has heaped praise on Arsenal transfer target Ayyoub Bouaddi and selected him among his three breakout World Cup stars. The Morocco international impressed during his side’s run to the quarter-finals before they were eventually eliminated by France. Even before starring for his nation, the teenager had been earmarked for a move to the ...

Inside Erling Haaland's $10K Texas shopping spree

Haaland flew home after Norway's 2-1 loss against England but not before cementing his status as a superstar in the US - and splashing out on keepsakes from his travels around America.

Patrick Vieira slams three France stars after Spain semi-final defeat

Mbappe hits out at France manager after Spain loss

Kylian Mbappe wasted no time in sharing his feelings after France were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain on Tuesday as he appeared to criticise the way Les Bleus were set up.

Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final

Declan Rice is ready to start England's World Cup semi-final after recovering from an illness that forced him off at half-time in the quarter-final win over Norway.

“I was a whole piece up” - then she somehow got checkmated

Anna Cramling enters round five of the European Women’s Blitz Championship against 16-year-old Ukrainian Woman International Master Bozhena Piddubna, expecting a tough game but not the chaos that follows. The opening looks almost perfect: Anna wins a piece, has an extra minute on the clock, and thinks she may already be winning against a very strong player. Then one “safe” decision changes the mood, her king becomes unsafe, and the position flips in just a few moves. By the end, Anna is down to 20 seconds, misses tactics, gets checkmated, and walks away furious enough to call it the start of her revenge arc.

Vanessa Bell: I grew up in Oxford but here's why I'll be supporting Argentina

VANESSA BELL: When Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentine team line up to sing their national anthem tonight, I will be singing my heart out alongside them

Jude Bellingham lookalike competition pulls in huge crowd with winner crowned

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Why Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden are not playing for England at the World Cup

England play Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night with a place in the final awaiting the winners. Thomas Tuchel’s side are just two games away from glory and boast an embarrassment of riches in their squad. But England have also left plenty of talent back at home, with Tuchel having had the unenviable task of whittling down his...

The line went tight... then a monster from the deep took control

Off the coast of Louisiana, an ordinary day on the water turns into an unforgettable battle when an enormous tuna takes the bait. Every minute becomes a test of strength, endurance, and teamwork as the fish refuses to surrender. The crew must stay focused while the giant drags the boat across open water in a relentless fight. One mistake could cost them the catch of a lifetime. It's a rare look at the power of one of the ocean's most incredible predators.

How Falklands war and Maradona forged football’s fiercest rivalry

Few rivalries in world sport carry as much weight off the pitch as Argentina vs England.

Norway experts reject FIFA’s 'hopeless' England Spidercam goal explanation

Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England clash

Alexis Mac Allister said Diego Maradona represents so much for the country and the team hopes to achieve something similar to what they did in 1986.

Scaloni relies on tournament experience ahead of England showdown

Scaloni, who has led Argentina since 2018, guided the team to the Copa America semifinals in 2019 before winning the continental title in 2021 and 2024, in addition to Argentina's World Cup triumph four years ago.

Marc Guehi heaps pressure on Argentina ahead of World Cup showdown

England insist that there is no pressure on them to perform in the titanic World Cup semi-final with Argentina - despite the weight of history resting on their shoulders.

I’m a sport psychologist – Tuchel’s honesty gives England power to win World Cup

The manager's criticism didn't seem to go down well with Jude Bellingham, but sports psychologists say it could build the 'resilience' the team needs

Robots entered the World Cup and brought zero sportsmanship

The video shows robots competing in a World Cup-style event, turning football into a funny mix of technology, chaos, and tiny mechanical drama.

Soon Huat-Shevon advance to 2nd round of Japan Open

The husband-wife mixed doubles shuttlers beat American duo Chen Zhi Yi-Francesca Corbett in straight games at the World Tour Super 750 championships.

Thomas Tuchel’s reaction as FIFA approve Argentina 'special request' for England clash

Messi unbeaten under referee Elfath

Several online outlets noted that Lionel Messi's teams are 5-0 in matches involving Ismail Elfath in some capacity.

David Beckham defends Victoria’s viral moment during England win

Spain fans flood Madrid streets to celebrate World Cup final spot

Local Spain fans have been celebrating on the streets of Madrid after a World Cup semi-final win, against France. Spain dominated the midfield and choked off the supply line to France’s stellar forward line which had pitifully little chance to bring the team back.

Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez are the 'best worst centre-back partnership at the World Cup'

Remember those days when centre halves were the reliable ones? Solid and unspectacular, exuding calm. From Bobby Moore to Thiago Silva, diffusing danger and oozing authority.

Tuchel considering man-marking Messi but won't make Argentina match bigger than football

'I think we've found some patterns in their game.'

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Revealed: The unifying figure between Zidane & Mbappe as he closes in on taking over from Deschamps

IAN HERBERT IN DALLAS: France want to wrap up the appointment of Zinedine Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps, as the nation comes to terms with the semi-final defeat by Spain.

No, the England vs Argentina game is not being delayed

Spain made the world’s best attack unrecognisable

They dismantled the tournament favourites so completely that France no longer looked like France.

Didier Deschamps complains to FIFA after France’s World Cup exit to Spain

England’s Djed Spence open to move as talks with European giants continue

Djed Spence has earned admirers for his England performances, with a move away from Tottenham a possibility after the World Cup. The Tottenham full-back has had a mixed time stateside, shining off the bench against Croatia, Mexico and Norway, but also chastised by boss Thomas Tuchel and underwhelming in the starting XI against DR Congo. His good pe...

England fans hail 'class' Djed Spence as last-ditch tackle saves Three Lions against Argentina

Anthony Gordon had just given England the lead in Atlanta in the second-half of a tense match against the defending champions when winger Giuliano Simeone found himself running at goal.

Man United confirm £35m Youri Tielemans move as Michael Carrick lands third signing of the summer

The move comes hours after United confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who joined after a fine season at Leeds, and a day after Andrey Santos arrived from Chelsea for £48million.

F1 banned two clever car designs - and Ferrari and Mercedes were both caught in the middle

Formula 1 has moved to shut down two controversial aerodynamic ideas linked to Ferrari and Mercedes. Mercedes had to change a diffuser concept after the FIA ruled against a trick that used serrated wedges along the trailing edge to effectively increase diffuser length. Ferrari was also affected by a separate clampdown, with its exhaust wing concept formally banned from 2027 as the FIA tightened the rules around aerodynamic use of exhaust flow. Both cases show how teams exploit tiny wording gaps in the regulations to find extra downforce without appearing to break the written dimensions of the car. What makes the story compelling is that these were not obvious illegal parts, but clever grey-area designs that forced the FIA to decide where innovation ended and rule-bending began.

French police arrest 160 rioters after World Cup defeat

Most of the arrests were linked to the use of firework mortars allegedly aimed at police officers and emergency service personnel.

Lip reader reveals Patrick Mahomes' demand during World Cup match

The quarterback attended the quarter-final clash between defending champions Argentina and Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium - the home of the Kansas City Chiefs - with his wife Brittany.

Conor McGregor issues comeback vow after UFC defeat

Conor McGregor has shared a video of himself for the first time since his defeat to Max Holloway in his UFC return last Saturday. McGregor, who hadn’t fought in the octagon in over five years, lasted only 69 seconds with Holloway after his bombarding early offence caused him to injure his leg and lose by […]

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente sends warning to England and Argentina

Alan Shearer issues referee warning to England ahead of semi-final

England walking a tightrope against Argentina and World Cup conspiracy theories

Tuchel isn’t getting the best out of England yet – but that’s absolutely fine We know Thomas Tuchel is a very demanding coach, we saw it again in the aftermath of the win over Norway with his comments made after the match. But it seems to be benefiting the team. He said it after the Mexico game too, how he was disappointed that he hadn’t seen what ...

'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey!': Thomas Tuchel responds to Bellingham interview

Thomas Tuchel says he can lead England to World Cup glory despite his 'mediocre' playing career, as he declared: 'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey.'

Why Lionel Messi has never played against England

Roma manager drops hint on future of Man Utd target Manu Kone

Manchester United could be set to land another midfield target after comments from Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini hinted a deal can be done for Manu Kone. It has been a rollercoaster summer already for the Red Devils in the transfer market as they have missed out on a number of targets but also landed some surprise signings. While the likes of M...

Dan Biggar: The pressure is back on England as they head to Argentina

DAN BIGGAR: It's not the only big game between the two countries this week! But there is a hell of a lot riding on the result of England's Nations Championship clash with Argentina.

He thought he was strong - then he trained with the world’s biggest bodybuilder

It works because the transcript focuses on Jamie Christian, a 6’5”, 300+ pound IFBB pro, trying to complete a full push workout in a regular commercial gym while testing whether the machines fit him, full-stacking equipment, and creating awkward public challenges.

No perfect send-off for Deschamps

Deschamps, who managed a record 26th World Cup match to surpass Germany’s Helmut Schön, will take charge of France one final time on Saturday in the third-place play-off against either Argentina or England.

They thought -36°C was the worst part - then they saw the hole in the ice

They traveled deep into Finland’s Arctic Circle to train with elite soldiers known as the “Ghosts of the Snow.” On the coldest day of the year, they slept outside in temperatures near -36°C, fought numb hands, frostbite warnings, frozen water bottles, and total exhaustion. But after surviving the night, the soldiers revealed the real test: break through the ice, fall into freezing water with skis and a backpack, then climb out and run until the body warms up again. What started as survival training quickly turned into one of the most brutal physical challenges they had ever faced.

Madrid’s new F1 circuit has one corner everyone will talk about

Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit is still under construction, but several key details are already clear. The layout is expected to combine street-style sections with purpose-built areas, making it very different from a traditional permanent circuit. The standout feature is La Monumental, a long banked corner designed to be taken at high speed with a steep gradient and a difficult exit. That section could become the track’s signature challenge if it creates commitment, overtaking tension, or mistakes under pressure. What makes the story compelling is that Madrid’s Grand Prix future may depend on whether this bold new design feels like a genuine F1 spectacle or just another narrow modern street-style venue.

Cadillac reached F1’s midfield fight - then one weakness exposed how far it still has to go

Cadillac’s first Formula 1 season has shown signs of progress, but the team is still missing key performance foundations. The Barcelona weekend suggested Cadillac is no longer simply detached from the midfield, especially after it showed enough pace to trouble Haas, Williams, and Aston Martin in certain conditions. The main weakness is that the car still lacks downforce and loses performance heavily on longer stints, forcing the team toward shorter runs and more difficult race strategies. There are also operational issues, including deployment and brake problems, that show the team is still building the sharpness required in F1. What makes the story compelling is that Cadillac’s progress is visible, but so is the gap between joining the midfield fight and truly belonging in it.