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Joy Online
… so raises questions for football authorities about what was known about his behaviour. ‘He took away my innocence’ Florence said she was introduced to Sullivan in 1999 at a business meeting at his home, arranged by the Sport’s editor-in-chief, Tony Livesey, now a BBC Radio 5 Live …
West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sexDaily Guide
… Football journalist Julien Laurens believes the latest success may prove even more satisfying than last year’s triumph. “Tonight PSG have made history,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live. …
PSG Make History With Successful Champions League Title DefenceJoy Online
… But they still have a way to go to break Real Madrid’s record of five European Cups in a row between 1956 and 1960. “Tonight PSG have made history,” said European football journalist Julien Laurens on BBC Radio 5 Live. …
PSG go back-to-back and join ‘greatest of all time’Joy Online
… Negotiations with Enzo Maresca are at an advanced stage, so it remains to be seen when his appointment as Guardiola’s successor will officially be confirmed. “The Man City fans just need to be patient with Enzo Maresca,” former striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live. …
The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory endedJoy Online
… It is a good finish, I can’t lie. “As a kid I have always wanted to be playing for the top teams – it took a long time to get there, but I am grateful.” Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson added on BBC Radio 5 Live: “It was just brilliant from Antoine Semenyo. …
From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with ‘incredible’ goalFourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. If found guilty of violent conduct, Bellingham risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If found guilty of violent conduct, the Real Madrid midfielder risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss. Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action for violent conduct, though the governing body may view the act as petulant rather than violent.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England ahead of their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday in Miami. Norway, competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, has beaten Ivory Coast and Brazil to reach the final eight, while England have not won the World Cup since 1966.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Referee Alireza Faghani declined to award a penalty when Kylian Mbappe went down in the box during France's match against Senegal at the World Cup, ruling that Mbappe had initiated contact. The decision drew criticism from former elite referees and broadcasters, with Darren Cann reporting that several world-class referees contacted him unable to understand the non-call. France ultimately won 3-1 with Mbappe scoring twice.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Denmark match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday but is now at home with his family and says he is "doing well." The 34-year-old midfielder, who was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, says his ICD "did exactly what it was designed to do" and his recovery has begun.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Multiple women have accused billionaire David Sullivan, West Ham co-owner, of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour spanning decades, including pressuring young models for sex in exchange for career advancement. Sullivan, 77, categorically denies the allegations and has resigned as joint chair of West Ham; he also separately admitted paying for sex in the 1990s with a girl he says he believed was 16 or 17.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, securing their second consecutive European title and becoming the first club since Real Madrid (2016–2018) to retain the trophy in the Champions League era.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, becoming only the second club to win back-to-back titles and the first since Real Madrid's three-peat from 2016 to 2018. Since the start of last season, Luis Enrique's team have won eight of the ten trophies available to them.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →