In June, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people’s used clothing. Well, maybe. They’ll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It’s the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world’s largest apparel companies, to...
Arteta ready to take final step on Arsenal’s 20-year journey to redemption
Two decades of disappointment followed Parisian nightmare of Lehmann, Eto’o and all that, but now a first Champions League title is in sight They left London in their thousands, full of hope and devotion, heading for Paris in the springtime, yet romantic anticipation lasted all of 18 minutes, which was...
Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour
Former England captain will lead side in 2027 to New Zealand The 46-year-old preferred to Red Roses’ John Mitchell Jo Yapp has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour, of New Zealand in 2027. The former England captain is the head of the...
Giro d’Italia: victorious Valgren shows off son’s lucky Pokémon chip as he claims stage 17
Dane wins first Grand Tour stage after sweltering effort Jonas Vingegaard holds four-minute lead over Felix Gall Denmark’s Michael Valgren chose his moment perfectly to power towards victory on the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia, leaving himself enough room before the line to be able to pull a lucky...
Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 team guide
After finally getting his chance to manage his country, Sergej Barbarez has conjured the passion and energy that could make his team an interesting watch 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...
Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs
Imitation versions of Shakhtar and Zorya in Russia Ukrainian FA urged Uefa to take action last year Uefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs from illegally occupied parts of Ukraine into Russia’s football system despite being urged to do so by the Ukrainian Association of Football...
McCullum vows to keep ‘firm grip’ on England players after ‘mistakes’ in winter tours
Head coach ‘confident our best cricket is in front of us’ Issues with alcohol among tourists due to ‘distractions’ Brendon McCullum has promised to use “a firm grip” to eradicate issues with alcohol and attitude among the England squad, admitting that “there were some mistakes made” by his players during...
Bournemouth determined to hold on to Kroupi, Rayan and Scott this summer
Club ready to resist offers for trio amid mounting interest Bournemouth hope to agree new contract with Alex Scott Bournemouth are determined to resist any summer offers for Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Alex Scott with mounting interest in the trio. The club are confident Scott will sign a new...
Sol Campbell: ‘PSG are favourites but sometimes you need a little luck’
Former England defender on why he walked out on Arsenal, their chances in the Champions League final and Tuchel wielding the axe “They’ve got a wonderful group of players and a great manager in Mikel Arteta but having come so close three times on the bounce I felt these guys...
Jakub Mensik labels French Open heat ‘insane’ after collapsing at end of five-set win
Mensik offered wheelchair to get back to locker room Djokovic calls for more night games on hot days Jakub Mensik claimed it was “insane” for players to compete in such hot conditions at Roland Garros and after collapsing on court due to cramps and being escorted back to the locker...