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Rangers

McInnes: I belong at Rangers

Derek McInnes says he "belongs" at Rangers after being unveiled as the club's new manager and laid out his intention to win the Scottish Premiership as quickly as possible.

Algeria

Why Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game

Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game in a potentially controversial finish to Group J.

England

England showed the power of their scintillating pace in the second half against Croatia last week. Creatively, they overwhelmed their European counterparts. But the same was not possible in their second game against Ghana. This was a test of patience; one that England ultimately failed.

Exclusives and features

Merson: Back to reality for England but we need to trust Tuchel

Paul Merson says England's 0-0 draw with Ghana was "back to reality" for the Three Lions but the Sky Sports pundit insists we need to have trust in Thomas Tuchel to get it right.

Football

Rampant Ronaldo & Spain's redemption: Who bounced back after tough World Cup starts?

'It's a marathon, not a sprint'. That type of rhetoric can be used frequently in tournaments such as the World Cup.

World Cup 2026

Ronaldo hits back after being 'retired' - but shuts down Messi question

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after scoring twice in Portugal's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.

Argentina

Messi at 39: The extraordinary stats (including ones you wouldn't expect)

Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Miroslav Klose's goal record, he scored twice against Austria to go two clear.

Football

Papers: Chelsea could sell Gusto to pave way for Palestra deal

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

England

England ratings: Lacklustre display as same selection problem plagues Tuchel

England were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana following a tepid and lacklustre performance from Thomas Tuchel's squad throughout.

England

Spence appears to snub Partey pre-match handshake

Djed Spence appeared to not shake hands with Thomas Partey before England's match against Ghana.

Brazil

Why Sao Paulo is one of football's biggest talent factories

What makes football in Sao Paulo special? It is a question that the city’s great football clubs have been asking themselves almost as much as the European scouts who visit. By embracing the past, the aim to ensure that they keep creating talent in the future.

Ipswich Town

O'Neil appointed new Ipswich manager

Gary O'Neil has been appointed as Ipswich's new manager.