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Richard Jolly
Man Utd’s next task is clear as dramatic tweak leads to 4-4 thriller
Miguel Delaney
The FA’s move to show it’s not spineless in World Cup ticket crisis
Lawrence Ostlere
Littler returns to defend world title with a target on his back

Chelsea underwhelming at Cardiff in Carabao Cup quarter-final

The Blues are expected to make plenty of changes for this last-eight clash

<p>Fifa has responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices</p>

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Fifa starts World Cup climbdown after uproar over ticket prices

Fifa was accused of ‘betrayal’ after ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup rose to extortionate prices

<p>The 28-year-old PSG and France striker also claimed this year’s Ballon d’Or in September</p>

The Best AwardsFootball

Dembele named player of the year at Fifa awards as Wiegman wins big

Fifa crown Dembele and Bonmati as The Best after Ballon d’Or triumphs - reaction

<p>England must win in Adelaide to keep the Ashes alive</p>

England face must-win Ashes match after Bondi mass shooting tributes

<p>Fernandes is under contract at Old Trafford until 2027, with an option for anther year</p>

Fernandes claims Man Utd wanted him to move to Saudi club

In depth

<p>Mohamed Salah made his return for Liverpool against Brighton but could yet leave the club</p>

The five unanswered questions left after Salah’s Liverpool return

Why F1 will be more unpredictable than ever in 2026

<p>Fifa has been accused of a ‘monumental betrayal’, with the cheapest tickets for the World Cup final costing more than £3,000</p>

Fans need the FA to speak up and take on Fifa’s rip-off World Cup

ACFC

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

<p>Sean Dyche has experience of avoiding relegation from the Premier League</p>

Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

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Independent TV

<p>Fans broke and hurled seats from the stands and climbed onto the track surrounding the pitch</p>

Chaos erupts during Messi’s India tour as fans chuck chairs on pitch

Non-league club’s incredible reaction to drawing FA Cup trophy holders

Ana de Armas awkwardly rejects Martin Brundle’s grid walk chat

Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

Sport deals

<p>Adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save up to 50% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Mountain Warehouse discount codes December 2025 – how to save 20%

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>

Nike discount codes for December 2025 – how to get 50% off

<p>I’ve rounded up the best deals on Airpods Pro, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max to shop right now</p>

Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

Full list of winners at Fifa’s The Best Awards

Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s coach of the year (Martin Rickett/PA).

England’s Sarina Wiegman named women’s coach of the year at FIFA awards

Fifa crown Dembele and Bonmati as The Best after Ballon d’Or triumphs

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

<p>Jac Morgan will leave Ospreys at the end of the season</p>

Morgan and Lake to leave Ospreys in blow to crisis-hit Welsh rugby

<p>The Red Roses have been shortlisted for Sports Personality Team of the Year</p>

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

Toulon overpower Bath in Champions Cup thriller

<p>Bath overpowered Munster in their Investec Champions Cup opener</p>

How to watch every Investec Champions Cup match on TV this weekend

<p>Leinster were below their best but made it two wins from two</p>

Leinster scrap past injury-hit Leicester in tight Champions Cup tussle

<p>Lark Atkin-Davies was part of the England side that won the Rugby World Cup</p>

World Cup winner Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy

Athletics

<p>Tebogo won gold in the 200m in Paris as well as silver in the 4x400m relay</p>

Olympic champion claims three countries tried to buy his citizenship

<p>Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track has filed for bankruptcy</p>

Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy

Yee provides update on triathlon future after stunning marathon run

Cycling

<p>Sir Chris Hoy is a six-time Olympic champion (Stephen Pond/PA)</p>

Chris Hoy’s wife reveals children’s heartbreaking response to cancer

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident (Robert Perry/PA)

Worst crash I’ve ever had – Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in mountain bike accident

<p>Sir Chris Hoy broke his leg in the crash </p>

Hoy suffers ‘worst crash I’ve ever had’ as he battles prostate cancer

US Sport

<p>Michael Bradley is the new head coach of the New York Red Bulls</p>

Former USA captain named New York Red Bulls head coach

<p>Steve Wilks has been fired from his role as defensive coordinator for the New York Jets</p>

New York Jets make big coaching change after heavy NFL defeat

<p>Patrick Mahomes tore his left ACL on Sunday</p>

Patrick Mahomes suffers torn ACL as the Chiefs’ NFL playoff hopes end

Betting

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The best new betting sites August 2025

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The best betting apps for sport