2018 sporting highs and lows
As the highs and lows of the sporting year are considered, for the first time in a generation the exploits of England at football’s World Cup can be firmly planted in the former category.
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Thatcher praised Italia 90 football squad for not diving, archives reveal
Margaret Thatcher praised England’s 1990 World Cup football squad for not diving like other teams, whose players she likened to acting out “the death scene from Richard III”, according to newly-released government files.
Kylian Mbappe’s most memorable moments of his career so far
Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe turns 20 on Thursday, leaving behind the teenage years that have seen him climb rapidly towards the top of his profession.
Love Island helps ITV channels score highest share of viewing in a decade
Love Island has been hailed a “stand-out success” by ITV as the broadcaster reported its highest share of viewing for its range of channels in more than 10 years.
How will ‘Boring’ James Milner celebrate 500 Premier League appearances?
Liverpool footballer James Milner made his 500th Premier League appearance on Saturday against Bournemouth, making the 32-year-old only the 13th ever player to join the 500 club.
World Cup hero Archie Gemmill to relive famous goal in Dundee appearance
An iconic Scotland football star is set to check himself into a Dundee hotel.
Man City to get World Cup cash boost as UEFA considers opening new FFP case
FIFA will pay Manchester City a record £3.9million as part of its World Cup profit-sharing deal with clubs, the governing body has announced.
Man City to get World Cup cash boost as UEFA considers opening new FFP case
FIFA will pay Manchester City a record £3.9million as part of its World Cup profit-sharing deal with clubs, the governing body has announced.
Best backs Farrell to succeed as Ireland coach
Rory Best has backed Andy Farrell to thrive as Ireland head coach, when he replaces Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup.
Watch Jordan Pickford sing ‘Southgate you’re the one’ at a Courteeners gig
England World Cup hero Jordan Pickford has been filmed singing in Gareth Southgate’s honour at a concert in Nottingham.
‘We’ve improved every step’ – England boss Southgate reflects on memorable year
England even surpassed Gareth Southgate’s expectations in a memorable year that ended with a stirring comeback against World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and progress to the inaugural Nations League Finals.
Kane hails ‘special’ England win as captain eyes chance to end trophy wait
Harry Kane believes England’s late win over Croatia which sealed progression to the Nations League Finals shows how far the team have progressed since the World Cup.
Russian security agency claims drone attacks thwarted at World Cup
Russia’s security service has said it thwarted attempted drone attacks at this year’s World Cup.
Chelsea pay tribute to Ken Shellito after his death at age of 78
Chelsea have paid tribute to former player and manager Ken Shellito, who has died at the age of 78.
BBC claims to have solved streaming lag for major sporting events
Streaming lag that affects major sporting events such as the World Cup could be a thing of the past, according to the BBC.
Dream comes true for local woman Lana in reaching World Cup as part of history-making Scotland team
Scotland Women’s striker Lana Clelland revealed her dream has come true after she helped the team create history by reaching the World Cup Finals for the first time in their history.
Fifa World Cup helps iPlayer score its biggest July on record
Football fans tuning in to watch England’s run to the semi-finals of the Fifa World Cup helped the BBC’s iPlayer service score its best July performance on record.
Enrique Iglesias calls his twins ‘tough to entertain’ as he shares sweet video
Enrique Iglesias jokingly called his twins “tough to entertain” as he shared a rare video of his eight-month-old children.
Local man wants his Gareth Southgate skeleton back after criminal charges dropped
A Carnoustie man who dressed up a model skeleton as Gareth Southgate after England’s elimination from the World Cup has been told he will no longer face breach of the peace charges.
Retail sales cool as warm weather boost fades
Retail sales cooled last month as buoyant spending on food and drink spurred by the warm weather failed to offset a wider slowdown in consumer expenditure.