Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours for his MND fundraising, while six England women's footballers receive MBEs. Other honorees include Luke Donald, Shaun Murphy, and Emily Scarratt.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied access to Canada and will not be available for the team's opening match at the World Cup, according to reports.
Scotland supporter Kenny Smith is racing to reach Boston after his US visa was approved on the eve of the World Cup. He missed a connecting flight in Dublin but is due to arrive hours before kick-off against Haiti.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke is known for his calm, measured demeanor and dry wit. After qualifying for the World Cup, his emotional speech to players showcased his leadership. Colleagues and players describe a man of few words who commands respect and inspires loyalty.
Ousmane Dembele has defended Kylian Mbappe against intense criticism, calling it unfair and excessive. The France teammates are set to start in the World Cup opener against Senegal.
FC Barcelona has filed a conciliation request prior to a criminal complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez for slander. The club demands a retraction of statements made on May 12 and in a subsequent interview, which Barcelona claims are false and damaging to its reputation.
A fan's England flag gained widespread attention during Euro 2024, becoming a viral symbol of national pride. The flag's design and the story behind it captured the imagination of supporters across social media platforms.
RB Leipzig are set to appoint Martin Demichelis as new head coach, replacing Ole Werner. The deal is activated via a release clause, as reported by Marca.
AS Roma have confirmed Tony d'Amico as their new director on a contract until June 2028 with an option for an additional year. His top priorities include new contracts for Gianluca Mancini and Paulo Dybala.
Ousmane Dembélé says Zinedine Zidane is a legend and a reference, and hopes he becomes the new France head coach one day.
