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EUROPES The European Report
European Edition Monday, 27 July 2026
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European football: Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga.

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Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England

Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finals Antoine Seme…

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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?

As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stag…

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Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum

Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World Cup Merlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’ Merlin, the pet …

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Fans told not to travel to France-Iraq tie due to bad weather

Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "incl…

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Can 'familiar face' Maresca carry on Guardiola's work at Man City?

One of Pep Guardiola's more memorable quotes from his time as Manchester City boss is "we cannot replace him." It was 2021 and a t…

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All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina'…

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'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game agai…

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Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat

Head coach wants players to use energy in the right spaces and is also getting the best out of an in-form Harry Kane It didn’t tak…

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Itauma: He's a 'perfect' fighter | Hrgovic 'not impressed' by Moses

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic were both in confident mood ahead of their much-anticipated fight in August.

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How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player

BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.

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'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record

Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.

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'Good can come from bad' - Why Clark deserves praise for 'awesome' US Open win

Code of contact is a hot topic right now in the men's game and Wyndham Clark is a good example of when boundaries are put in place…

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Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?

Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?

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Warren: No venue for Fury-AJ yet, but no danger of collapse

Tyson Fury’s heavyweight super-fight with Anthony Joshua is not in danger of collapse, insists Frank Warren.

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Box office battles, O'Brien dominance & draw bias | Royal Ascot reflections

Kevin Blake reflects on a magnificent five days of Royal Ascot, nominating his highlights and covering some of the week’s bi…

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'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see hims…

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Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup

The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious…

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What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC

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Draper wins opening match at Eastbourne under new coach Murray

Jack Draper beat lucky loser Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5) in an impressive straight sets first-round victory at the Eastbourne Open …

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Coles earns first England call-up for India T20 series

All-rounder James Coles has been called up by England for the first time after being named in the 17-man squad for the T20I series…

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Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United's plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site…

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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended from tennis for four years for refusing an anti-doping test.

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George to captain England in Nations Championship as Itoje rested

England head coach Steve Borthwick has rested captain Maro Itoje for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Jamie George set to …

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A history of World Cup red cards: high feet, lost heads and a covered mouth

Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage After a fairly…