​A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Monday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semi-final against England has been accompanied by repeated

   ​The 154th Open Championship is being held at Royal Birkdale, in Merseyside.Since first hosting the golf championship began in 1954, Royal Birkdale has become the competition’s most regular venue, outside of St Andrews.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow 72 years later, hundreds of thousands of spectators will arrive in Southport

   ​England striker Harry Kane has weighed in on Thomas Tuchel criticizing the team and Jude Bellingham’s reaction to it after their QF win over Norway.England are in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the second time in three editions, as they prepare to face reigning

   ​St. Louis Cardinals’ All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker just made franchise history and MLB history. In today’s Home Run Derby competition, Walker became the first Cardinal to win the event and also the youngest player ever. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWalker came out in the first round free and easy, with

   ​England have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with Declan Rice expected to recover in time to start Wednesday’s blockbuster clash in Atlanta.According to The Times, the Arsenal midfielder has made significant progress after battling a stomach illness

   ​Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has received an encouraging development after fresh reports suggest the Argentine forward is not considering a move back to the Premier League this summer.According to journalist Pedro Morata, interest from England is unlikely to change Alvarez’s plans.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNotably, Arsenal have been

   ​For 11 seasons, Samir Handanović was almost always the first name on Inter’s teamsheet, thanks to his character and deep-rooted determination. From the summer of 2012 onwards, Inter became Samir’s home, a bond that he strengthened with consistently outstanding performances. One of the finest goalkeepers

   ​Real Madrid’s young academy stars have been central in the ongoing summer transfer window, forming a major revenue stream through transfer fees for the club.While Los Blancos have indeed profited well through windfalls earned on second-order transfers of former academy graduates, several of the academy’s current proteges

   ​Your daily dose of Everton news and rumoursJack Grealish has ‘unfinished business’ with Everton ahead of his Manchester City return. Everton captain Megan Finnigan has signed a one-year contract extension with the Women’s Super League club. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEverton’s new away kit for the 2026/27 season appears to

   ​Pau Cubarsi has backed Barcelona’s proposed move for Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi amid talk that the forward will arrive at the Camp Nou this week in a deal worth up to €29 million.The Barcelona defender has faced Adeyemi in the Champions League with Barcelona