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- Oct 18
Pierre Sage given more time at Crystal Palace after 5-0 Brighton defeat
Crystal Palace are expected to keep Pierre Sage in charge for their matches against Besiktas and Newcastle, but chairman Steve Parish has made clear the 47-year-old's position is under heavy scrutiny after a run of poor results.
- Oct 16
Romeo Beckham debuts in Forty Love, a queer tennis drama, with first trailer
The first trailer for Forty Love shows Romeo Beckham as a tennis rival who unsettles Paul Kircher's character on court and off it. The French film is due in cinemas in November.
- Sep 17
Lionel Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal in 2-0 Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi headed in his milestone 100th goal for Inter Miami and assisted Casemiro in a 2-0 win over Mexican champions Cruz Azul, securing his fourth trophy with the Florida club.
- Aug 31
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 207 caps and 125 goals
The 39-year-old Argentina captain announced his retirement from international soccer on 31 August 2026, closing a national team career spanning 207 appearances and a 2022 World Cup title.
- Aug 16
Real Madrid presents José Mourinho behind closed doors on three-year contract
Real Madrid officially presented José Mourinho on Tuesday at Ciudad Real Madrid, signing the Portuguese coach through June 30, 2029, in a closed-door ceremony without media or fans.
- Aug 8
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father Jorge at private funeral near Rosario
Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father Jorge, 68, near Rosario on Sunday, after the former coach and agent died following a prolonged illness.
- Jul 22
Inter Miami signs five-time Champions League winner Casemiro as MLS investigates tampering
The Brazilian midfielder, 34, signed through 2027 with an option to 2029, but the league is examining whether Inter Miami violated discovery rights held by LA Galaxy.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 4
Morocco ousts Canada 3-0 in World Cup last 16 as Davies absence looms large
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-hosts' groundbreaking World Cup run. Canada captain Alphonso Davies missed the match with hamstring discomfort.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 3
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and NFL tight end tied the knot on July 3, with Adam Sandler officiating and a 1,000-strong guest list that included Karlie Kloss and Patrick Mahomes.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jun 22
FIFA president's private jet could emit up to 500 tonnes of CO2 during 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has already attended 10 matches in seven days, using a Qatar Airways-provided private jet. Consultancy Greenly estimates the flights may generate 300 to 500 tonnes of CO₂ by the end of the tournament, matching the annual footprint of 35 to 55 French citizens.
- Jun 13
Italian TV confuses Bill Gates for the deceased Steve Jobs during World Cup broadcast, igniting viral mockery
An Italian public broadcaster's newscast committed a viral blunder by listing the late Steve Jobs among celebrities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confusing him with Bill Gates and prompting widespread ridicule online.
- Jun 13
Star-studded opener: USA rolls past Paraguay 4-1 as Tom Cruise, Katy Perry and David Beckham light up Los Angeles
A galaxy of celebrities including Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Katy Perry gathered at SoFi Stadium as the United States began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
- Jun 12
David Beckham gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star as World Cup kicks off in LA
David Beckham unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just hours before the first 2026 World Cup match on US soil, with Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham paying tribute.
