FIFA, world football’s governing body, has reported more than 30,000 abusive online posts this year, highlighting the growing issue of social media harassment targeting players, coaches, teams, and match officials. The report also revealed that 11 individuals were referred to law enforcement and one case was escalated to Interpol in 2025. The offenders were identified

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Two moments, at opposite ends of the pitch and the match, perfectly summed up England’s 33-19 triumph over New Zealand on Saturday: the early George Ford bomb and the late Henry Pollock grubber that sealed the victory. Both kicks caused chaos in the All Blacks’ defence, showcasing England’s evolution under head coach Steve Borthwick. The

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Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has hailed Mack Hansen for his “world-class ability” following a sensational first-half hat-trick in Ireland’s commanding 46-19 victory over Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Hansen, making his first start at full-back for Ireland, returned from a foot injury to score three tries inside the opening 30 minutes, helping

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has sent a clear message to his squad ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match: avoid any unnecessary red cards that could result in suspensions for next year’s tournament. The warning comes after Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card during Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland,

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Wales finally celebrated a home victory, ending an 833-day wait with a dramatic 24-23 win over Japan at the Principality Stadium. The triumph was secured by replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans, who calmly slotted the match-winning penalty in the dying seconds, sending the 61,000-strong crowd into euphoric celebration. While the scenes were joyous and emotional, with

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As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, Wales enter their final Group J qualifier knowing their path is now defined by fine margins, crucial permutations, and the looming safety net of the play-offs. Following a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Liechtenstein on Saturday, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown

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Luke Littler is on the verge of making darts history, standing just one victory away from claiming the world number one ranking for the very first time. The 18-year-old superstar staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Josh Rock and book his place in the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals in Wolverhampton. Littler, the defending

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Chris Eubank Jr’s unanimous-decision loss to Conor Benn in their highly anticipated rematch has sparked intense debate across the boxing world, with former champions Carl Frampton, Barry Jones, and others suggesting the 36-year-old may have reached the end of his career. The bout, staged in front of a packed crowd at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, came

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In one of the most dramatic evenings Scottish football has witnessed in years, Scotland’s World Cup dream was revived after a chaotic defeat to Greece and an astonishing, last-minute twist from Copenhagen that sent the Tartan Army into raptures. When the final whistle blew in Piraeus, the pocket of travelling Scotland supporters erupted—not simply in

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Islam Makhachev has officially entered rare territory. The former lightweight king produced another masterclass at UFC 322, dominating Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena over five rounds to claim the UFC welterweight championship and join the exclusive list of two-division titleholders. Fighting under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Makhachev showcased the suffocating wrestling and

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