Rangers appoint McInnes as Röhl replacement
Rangers have appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year-deal after his momentous season in charge of Hearts.
Rangers have appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year-deal after his momentous season in charge of Hearts.
Thomas Tuchel’s side begin their quest for glory on the world stage against Croatia in Dallas
⚽️ Kick-off: 3pm local time/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email ScottThomas Tuchel speaks to Independent Television. “This is what we have worked for … the goal of the prep camp … to be ready for the day … I don’t want to be anywhere else in the world … so let’s go … ideal conditions … to play an intensive match … that’s our aim … we stick with the team that started so well against Costa Rica … we will not start and finish this match with 11 players … we need a strong bench … we have players who can influence and change matches from the bench … that is important … it was a 50-50 call to go with Jude [instead of Morgan Rogers] … I expected Mateo Kovacic to start so we have one slight tweak … we need to adapt our press … we are prepared for that … we are at the starting line … we let the players go and take the next steps.”… so Jude Bellingham does indeed get the nod at 10 over Morgan Rogers. Anthony Gordon has been selected ahead of Marcus Rashford on the left, while Noni Madueke patrols the other flank; Bukayo Saka, not 100 percent fit, remains wrapped up safely on the bench. Ezri Konsa starts alongside John Stones in the centre of defence. Continue reading...
Eric Roy has passed away at the age of 58
Eric Roy has passed away at the age of 58
Jude Bellingham will take centre stage for England on Wednesday and fans will notice one thing in particular about his choice of kit
England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel
The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round
On Wednesday against DR Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo became the second-oldest field player in World Cup history. Ronaldo is 41 years, 4 months, and 12 days old. Only the legendary Roger Milla was...
Derek McInnes is the latest man to fill the Ibrox hotseat - here are the key issues for Rangers and their new manager.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not have his best match and ended up furious against DR Congo.The Portuguese star only shot three times in the entire match. Even so, he had one of Portugal’s clearest chances ...
Stay with us throughout the evening as we bring you live updates, key moments, goals, and reaction from Portugal's World Cup opener against DR Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2026 World Cup campaign began with disappointment as the Democratic Republic of Congo battled to a deserved 1-1 draw, claiming its first World Cup point in 52 years after a determined display. While Portugal arrived as the clear favorite, the African nation refused to be intimidated and produced one of the opening round’s biggest surprises. The match could hardly have started better for Portugal. Joao Neves opened the scoring inside the opening six minutes, meeting a perfectly delivered cross from Pedro Neto with a precise header that left goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi with little chance. The early breakthrough appeared to settle Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and the rest of the attacking unit looking ready to take control. Instead of collapsing after conceding, DR Congo responded with remarkable confidence. Yoane Wissa narrowly missed with an early effort before Cedric Bakambu also threatened as the Leopards gradually found belief against one of Europe’s strongest sides. Portugal still created opportunities through the creativity of Bruno Fernandes, whose excellent pass released Nuno Mendes, only for Mpasi to make an impressive save. Despite dominating possession, Portugal struggled to produce the cutting edge expected from a squad packed with attacking talent. Joao Neves #15 of Portugal celebrates after scoring Yoane Wissa makes history with Cristiano Ronaldo unable to leave own mark The reward for DR Congo‘s persistence arrived just before halftime. From a corner kick, Yoane Wissa escaped his marker and powered a header beyond Diogo Costa, scoring DR Congo’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal and leveling the contest at 1-1. The equalizer represented far more than a goal. It was a historic moment for a nation making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, proving that disciplined defending and clinical finishing could trouble one of the tournament’s favorites despite enjoying only a small share of possession. A moment 52 years in the making 🙌Congo DR are back at the @FIFAWorldCup 🇨🇩 pic.twitter.com/SrPO9IAAUa— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 17, 2026 Portugal attempted to increase the tempo after the break, introducing Francisco Conceiçao to provide fresh attacking energy. The substitute immediately became involved, while Joao Cancelo briefly believed he had restored Portugal’s lead before his effort was ruled out for offside. As the second half developed, Cristiano Ronaldo searched tirelessly for the decisive moment. The veteran forward finally received a dangerous pass inside the area but could not adjust his body quickly enough to steer the ball into the corner, leaving him still waiting for his first goal of a sixth FIFA World Cup appearance. Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates scoring Valuable point for both teams to build upon When the referee brought the match to an end, DR Congo celebrated a memorable 1-1 draw that felt like a victory, while Portugal was left reflecting on an opportunity missed. The result immediately improves on DR Congo’s difficult World Cup campaign more than five decades ago, when it lost all three matches without scoring. Portugal will expect to improve in its remaining Group K fixtures, particularly with Cristiano Ronaldo still leading the attack alongside an immensely talented squad. Meanwhile, Yoane Wissa’s historic equalizer will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the opening round, giving DR Congo genuine belief that qualification for the knockout stage is within reach.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates are set for action against the Democratic Republic of Congo, while heartbreaking news has come out on Lionel Messi following his heroics last night
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is unlikely to be available for Uruguay’s next two group matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cape Verde and Spain.The centre-bac...
The fixtures for the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season are released on Thursday at 12:00 BST - and you can see them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.
Later today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway. There are two matches on Thursday’s docket: Host team Mexico gets things started against South Africa, while a little later South Korea will square off with Czechia. And in short order, the other 44 teams will join the fray. Here, we are keeping track on […]
Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favorites. João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974.
In a recent interview, former scout Bryan King stated that Tottenham Hotspur could re-sign Los Angeles FC winger Heung-min Son. King said,“This is from someone who I know – Spurs were trying to ge...