Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progress This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48...
Which football club has had the fewest sponsor logos on their shirt? | The Knowledge
Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on corners Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Which club has had the fewest sponsor logos adorn their shirts?” asks Bob Krag. “My guess is Arsenal, who have only had...
David Squires on … the only way to mark Arsenal’s Premier League title
Our cartoonist reflects on the Gunners ending their 22-year existential crisis to become English champions again Buy a Squires cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025 And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years amid link to London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner departs at end of contract London City one of many clubs interested in midfielder Barcelona have announced the exit of their talismanic captain, Alexia Putellas, after the expiration of the two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract at the end of the season. The 32-year-old, who was born...
Jonas Vingegaard obliterates Giro d’Italia rivals with stage 16 win in Swiss Alps
Dane collects fourth stage victory of this year’s race Gall comes in second, with Hindley in third place Jonas Vingegaard underlined his dominance on uphill finishes at the Giro d’Italia, launching a solo attack on the climb to Carì to claim victory on stage 16. It was the Dane’s fourth...
PFA calls out ‘crazy calendar’ as responsible for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden burnout
‘Not the version of Phil Foden we saw two years ago’ Chief executive says game being damaged by demands Phil Foden and Cole Palmer missed out on this summer’s World Cup because they have been overworked, according to the chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association. Maheta Molango was speaking...
Rayo Vallecano take pride from the barrio into their fight for place in history
Madrid’s third club thrive on underdog mentality and still play in the daring style of former coach Andoni Iraola “Rayo Vallecano is love, humility, toil,” says Óscar Trejo, the captain who handed in the armband in solidarity with workers at the club. The striker Sergio Camello calls them “the last...
Coco Gauff says Australian Open did not apologise over racket-smash clip
Gauff was filmed letting off steam in private area French Open champion begins defence with 6-4, 6-0 win Coco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or response from the Australian Open after she was broadcast letting off steam by breaking a racket in a private area after her...
Mexico World Cup 2026 team guide
The co-hosts are likely to put pragmatism above style under Javier Aguirre in a home atmosphere that can be both an inspiration and a burden This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries...
After attending the Enhanced Games, I told its founder it will fail by 2031. This is why | Sean Ingle
While the event’s movers and shakers are rich and smart, they don’t come across as caring deeply about sport I woke up in Las Vegas on Monday to an avalanche of messages from people across elite sport asking about the Enhanced Games. Some wanted to know what it was really...