FIFA’s shameless rule-bending for Cristiano Ronaldo proves beyond doubt what they and their ridiculous president Gianni Infantino really want from next summer’s World Cup, writes IAN LADYMAN

[ad_1] A little more than six months out from their vainglorious, overblown and increasingly ugly World Cup, FIFA have embarrassed themselves already. Allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Portugal’s opening game of the tournament is as nakedly self-serving as it gets. Ronaldo shouldn’t be available for the first two games of next summer’s tournament in […]

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Ben Stokes issues blunt response to Aussie reporter as England skipper defends decision to opt out of pink-ball warm-up match

[ad_1] Ben Stokes has again defended his side’s decision to withold England’s top stars from a pink-ball practice match in Canberra ahead of next week’s second Test at The Gabba. In the wake of their eight-wicket defeat by Australia in Perth, the tourists faced scrutiny for not sending members of the squad to the capital […]

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GK Barry’s chaotic hosting of League Cup draw leaves clubs furious: Teams demand answers after I’m A Celeb star made crude sex jokes, put a ball back in the bag – and mocked Tottenham

[ad_1] By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 05:09 EST, 26 November 2025 | Updated: 05:11 EST, 26 November 2025 Furious clubs are considering further action against WSL Football following Tuesday night’s chaotic League Cup draw. The Subway League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draw was live-streamed on TikTok, hosted by influencer GK Barry and her footballer […]

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