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1911 BST It truly is one of the great sporting arenas of the world, and it would have been great to see FIFA have stage the Final there too 1858 BST Another sarcastic remark from the face for radio Mark Pougatch, and yes, you guessed it, another ad break for ITV. They have been on air for 35 minutes, and 9 of those minutes have been advertising. 1854 BST Here comes Shakira, no need for a narrator for her! Just in case you didn't know, there will be three Opening Ceremonies fo

Gary Lineker's GOALHANGER podcast will stream every day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Netflix Content is King, and something else just as important is Perception. On Wednesday ITV presented their first show from their New York studio, and wow it was magnificent. The backdrop is possibly the greatest of any sports studio outside of Augusta National or the Old Course in St Andrews. The Manhattan Skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River and the Statue of Liberty all there to

The tragic, horrendous and horrific attack on Monday night in Belfast has rightly been condemned by all, and there is no doubt that the perpetrator must be brought to justice and face the full force of the law. An attack of that nature does sow fear that others may happen in your local area, but the scenes we saw on Tuesday night in Belfast were absolutely unacceptable under any circumstances, and there can be no doubt whatsoever that in 2026 we are in the midst of a new raci

BBC and ITV set mark six decades of co-presenting UK coverage of the FIFA World Cup The wait is almost over. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to begin - bigger, bolder and more iconic than ever before. With 48 teams competing across a record breaking 104 matches, this is the largest World Cup in history and a tournament set to redefine the global game before a ball has even been kicked. The BBC is broadcasting 54 matches live on TV, but audiences can follow all 104 matches ac

Boardmasters Open Upgrades Qualifying Series to 4,000 Points YETI Comes Onboard As Presenting Sponsor for Boardmasters Open 2026 Lukas Skinner during the 2025 Boardmasters Open at Fistral Beach, Newquay / Image World Surf League FISTRAL BEACH, Newquay, England (Friday, June 5, 2026) - The World Surf League (WSL) Europe is excited to announce the iconic Boardmasters Open at Fistral Beach, Cornwall received a major upgrade to host a Qualifying Series (QS) 4,000. YETI has come o

Plans will bring Glasgow 2026 to audiences across the United Kingdom Exclusive English-language free-to-air partner 5 will offer extensive daily highlights from the Games Every medal broadcast exclusively live available at no extra cost to HBO Max subscribers, starting from £4.99 (HBO Max Basic with Ads plan) in the UK In an extension of its plans to deliver world-class coverage of Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, TNT Sports* has today announced a new partnership with public

We are now just one week away from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and one of the most controversial and anticipated football events ever staged. GRNDSTND will have comprehensive and unique coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with long-form written content, match updates and more, all beginning today and running through to 19 July. Original feature articles throughout the event, including: This is Scotland's time - the Tartan Army can compete in North America USA v Aus

Coverage of the final countdown to the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final, and updates from the match, with comment at half and full time By Matt Hooper Matt Hooper is an Associate Member of the Sports Journalists Association 2010 BST PARIS SAINT GERMAIN ARE THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS GABRIEL MISSES THE FIFTH PENALTY AND PARIS SAINT GERMAIN WIN 4-3 ON PENALTIES, Eze also missed. A devastating loss in the UEFA Champions League Final for a second time, the wait goes on and

Dubai, UAE, 29 May 2026 – Emirates has revealed a celebratory A380 livery dedicated to Arsenal FC, following the club’s triumphant Premier League winning season. Unveiled as part of the airline’s longstanding partnership with Arsenal, the bespoke livery reflects Emirates’ continued commitment to connecting fans with the world’s biggest sporting moments. Applied in-house by Emirates Engineering, the decal stretches from the iconic tail fin flag to the middle of the fuselage an

TNT Sports, and before them, BT Sport have held the UK rights to the UEFA Champions League since 2016, and in every season they have made the final available free-to-air on their YouTube Channel or their channel on Sky and Discovery+. That is, until 2026. Last autumn it was confirmed that following the conclusion of the 2026-2027 season the UEFA Club competitions the rights will transfer to Paramount (UEFA Champions League) and Sky Sports (UEFA Europa League/Conference League

Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain to contest 71st UEFA Champions League Final at the Puskas Arena on Saturday 30 May This is it. The biggest game in club football. The first for 20 years for my beloved Arsenal, and the second in succession for Paris Saint Germain. The 2025-26 season has been one to remember for both Arsenal and PSG, claiming their fourteenth domestic league championships and dominating in Europe. On Saturday they both have the opportunity to turn a great season

The prestigious award ceremony will take place on 26 October in London The Ballon d’Or®, the most prestigious and distinguished award in the world of football, created by France Football in 1956, will celebrate its 70th anniversary by holding this year’s ceremony in London, England, on 26 October for the very first time. Presented annually by France Football (owned by L'Équipe Group), the award has been co-organised with UEFA since 2024, and this symbolic choice of venue pays

FIFA+ content has now been transferred to the global streaming platform DAZN, and the FIFA+ app has been discontinued What this means FIFA+ content is now available on DAZN You can now access the service using your existing FIFA ID The content will remain free on DAZN The service will be accessible by smart TVs, phones, tablets, and game consoles Following DAZN and FIFA's landmark partnership to broadcast every match from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup the two partners announce

CFL Saturday Night Football action comes exclusively to DAZN Canada with prime‑time games (7 p.m. ET) weekly throughout the season. Canadian football goes global on DAZN in 2027, with every CFL game streaming internationally outside of the U.S., including the Grey Cup. A fresh way to watch, combining modern production with fan‑first features designed to enhance the live experience. TORONTO, 28 May 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, has acquired me

Pittar Completes Stunning Giant-Slaying Run to Claim First CT Victory Peterson Claims Seventh CT Victory With Second Margaret River Win Brazilian Duo Gabriel Medina and Luana Silva Place Runners-Up Medina Joins Gabriela Bryan as World No. 1 and GWM Aussie Treble Leader More Available at WorldSurfLeague.com Pictured: The finalists of the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, (left to right) Gabriel Medina (BRA), Lakey Peterson (USA), George Pittar (AUS) and Luana Silva (BRA).

BBC announced on Thursday that "Following extensive consideration, BBC Sport has decided to say goodbye to Football Focus at the end of this season. First broadcast in 1974, Football Focus is a testament to the brilliant teams who have worked on it over the years and, of course, the audience. The programme has been a staple of the BBC’s football coverage for decades, providing fans with interviews, analysis and stories from across the game ahead of the weekend’s fixtures. But

48 creators. 48 nations. One FIFA World Cup™. LONDON, 24 April 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, today announced the launch of DAZN48, a new global initiative designed to put football fans around the world at the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2026™*. For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup™ will feature 48 nations. DAZN is matching that global scale with an ambitious idea of building a worldwide squad of 48 creators – one representing eac

ESPN on Disney+ Launches Today Across 53 Countries and Territories in Europe and Asia-Pacific Subscribers Have Access to Live Events, Original Content and Studio Shows London, UK (April 7, 2026) Expanding its commitment to serving sports fans, ESPN and Disney+ announced the launch of ESPN on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets today, making the offering available in 53 countries and territories across the regions. With this expansion, ESPN now reaches fans throu

Switzerland - February 25, 2026: Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer reveals the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x Formula 1, a titanium powerhouse designed to race with the thrill of every Grand PrixTM. Fuelled with speed, style, and digital innovation, this special edition puts the excitement of the Formula 1® season on the wrist, keeping fans in the heart of the action from the first turn to the checkered flag. Timing the Legends Since its earliest days, TAG Heuer has b

DAZN and Matchroom Boxing extend long‑standing partnership for another five years in the U.S. and the U.K., reinforcing DAZN’s position as the global home of boxing. The renewed deal guarantees a strengthened, year‑round schedule of world‑class boxing of more than 30 shows globally per year, combining premium Matchroom Boxing live events with original content. Matchroom Boxing also signs new partnership with DAZN’s Foxtel Group in Australia, bringing seven major events to Aus