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England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, is under investigation by Uefa for a gesture he made after scoring a late equalizer against Slovakia on Sunday in their Euro 2024 last-16 match. Bellingham is under investigation for what the European Football Association (EFA) described as a “potential violation” of “the basic rules of decent conduct”. Bellingham was seen making a crotch-grabbing gesture towards the Slovakian bench after scoring an overhead kick in stoppage time. Spain will win EURO 2024, Mamardashvili predicts The Real Madrid player claimed on social media that it was an inside joke meant for a few close friends rather than…

Witnesses saw the robot erratically circling before its fall, sparking speculation about the cause

A Spanish court has opened an official investigation into former Barcelona and Manchester United defender Gerard Pique for his alleged involvement in a deal that saw the Spanish Super Cup relocated to Saudi Arabia. In exchange for brokering the deal, Pique’s company Kosmos signed agreements with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) worth 40 million euros (£34 million), while the RFEF would receive 400 million euros (£340 million). According to Judge Delia Rodrigo, the agreements contained “possible illegalities with criminal implications”. The 37-year-old former international player for Spain, Pique, is now officially part of the group of individuals being looked into…

Napoli have no intention of selling Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, to Paris St-Germain, with Antonio Conte set to become their new head coach Real Madrid’s Brazil forward Rodrygo, 23, has cast doubts over his future at the club, raising the possibility of a move to Liverpool. Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta are in advanced talks over a new long-term contract at the club. Xavi’s desire to sell 35-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski this summer was a key reason behind the Spaniard’s sacking by Barcelona this month Tottenham will look to sell 23-year-old English right-back Djed Spence and Spain winger Bryan Gil, 23, this summer. (Football…

Eto’o furiously booted out a ministry official who wanted to attend the meeting, followed by a heated confrontation with Brys, who departed immediately

On a historic night in Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk emerged as the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history, defeating Tyson Fury via split decision. Briton Fury had a strong start on a monumental stage on a night that would define his legacy, but after a Usyk onslaught in round nine, he was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell. The scorecards gave 115-112 and 114-113 decisions in favour of the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury. As a result, Fury, 35, suffered his first defeat in his 16-year professional career. With…

Goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich took Bayer Leverkusen a big step closer to securing a UEFA Europa League final spot as Xabi Alonso’s men took a brilliant win in Rome. Despite dominating possession early on, Leverkusen found themselves under pressure in the opening stages. Roma took pleasure in giving up field position for rare opportunities on the break. Daniele De Rossi’s side almost scored in the 21st minute, with the cross bar repelling Romelu Lukaku’s powerful header as he latched onto a Leandro Paredes cross. Die Werkself eventually began to purr, and the breakthrough came before the half-hour…

Three of Harry Kane’s children were involved in a terrifying car accident and were taken to hospital while the Bayern striker travelled to London. According to Bild, while Kane was travelling to London to play in Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League, three of his children were involved in a car accident in Munich. His children, Louis, Vivienne and Ivy were travelling in a black van – seemingly with a nanny – and were involved in an accident with a Renault. The siblings suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital in an ambulance. Kane sets new…

Victor Boniface and Jonas Hofmann scored after coming off the bench as Bayer Leverkusen left it late to beat West Ham 2-0 at home on Thursday in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Needing stoppage time winners from Patrick Schick to win both legs of their last 16 tie with Qarabag, Leverkusen were dominant but had failed to break through against the dogged Hammers. Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso brought on Hofmann and Boniface with 14 minutes remaining, and the move did the trick, the Nigerian linking with the Germany winger for the opener in the 83rd minute. Boniface then…

Tottenham Hotspur wasted an opportunity to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Tuesday, with Brennan Johnson’s early goal cancelled out by Kurt Zouma. Spurs are now in fifth place with 57 points, two points and one slot below Aston Villa, who have also played 30 games and will travel to Manchester City on Wednesday. West Ham remains in seventh place in the rankings, with 45 points from 31 games. “I thought for the most part we controlled the game pretty well,” Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou told reporters, with…