Family, fans and footballers have bid a final farewell to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton. About 1,000 mourners paid their respects to one of the game’s all-time greats at his funeral earlier. Crowds lined the streets as…
Bobby Charlton, Manchester United and England legend, dies aged 86
Bobby Charlton, an English football icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86. A statement from Charlton’s…
Spain beat England 1-0 to win their first ever Women’s World Cup
England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the…
Super Falcons crash out Of Women’s World Cup
The Super Falcons have crashed out of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to England on 4-2 penalty shootouts. Neither of the teams were able to hit the back of the net inside 90 minutes, forcing the match…
Stone of Destiny heads south for coronation
The Stone of Destiny has left Edinburgh Castle for the first time in more than 25 years as it heads to London for the coronation of King Charles III. The stone, an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy, was seized by…
Kane and Bukayo Saka combine against Ukraine for England’s perfect Euros star
“This game is more than just a football game for us,” the Ukraine great Andriy Shevchenko told the Wembley crowd before kick-off. “People are fighting for the right to exist.” The Ukraine team could feel their nation watching, a few…
England’s Ben Chilwell calls mental health stigma in football ‘‘silly’’
England player Ben Chilwell has experienced his share of setbacks in recent years and on Tuesday said he had benefited from being open about his mental health. Now he is urging more players to follow his lead. “I have been…
England’s most-capped rugby player Sarah Hunter announces she will retire after Six Nations opener against Scotland
England’s record cap-holder Sarah Hunter will bow out of international rugby with a ‘fairytale’ finale in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday. Hunter will make her 141st and last international appearance against Scotland in the Six Nations opener and…
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Gunners fight back to win Women’s League Cup final
Arsenal fought back to beat Chelsea in the Continental League Cup final and deservedly win their first trophy in four years. Jonas Eidevall’s side trailed within two minutes when Sam Kerr headed Chelsea in front but the Gunners responded and…
Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play
The Handmaid’s Tale actor Joseph Fiennes will star as England manager Gareth Southgate in a new play at the National Theatre. Dear England is inspired by Southgate’s journey from his missed penatly in 1996 to facing “up to the years…