Sports VAR, offside and Nikola Vasilj: why Canada were denied a penalty against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto The controversial incident from Canada’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto has reopened debate over VAR, offside and penalties. The key issue was the sequence of events: before Nikola Vasilj’s contact with the Canadian attacker, officials checked whether the forward had become active from an offside position Jun 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Champions League 2026/27 qualifiers: schedule, draws, rounds and every club chasing the league phase The 2026/27 Champions League qualifiers start on 7 July and decide the final seven places in the league phase across four rounds. Here is the full schedule for the qualifying rounds and play-offs, the draw dates and the club-by-club overview by city, country and entry stage, from the first round to the decisive August play-offs Jun 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM · Sports desk
Sports Scotland returns to the World Cup after 28 years, Haiti first before Brazil and Morocco in demanding Group C Scotland returns to the World Cup after 28 years with Steve Clarke’s team built around Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney. The Haiti opener in Group C is crucial to hopes of a historic knockout-stage push before tougher tests against Morocco and Brazil. A fast start could shape the whole campaign Jun 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports USA gain belief after 4-1 World Cup 2026 win, but Croatia and football giants remain title favorites The United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles has intensified the debate about the host nation’s ceiling at the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s team has pace, confidence and home support, but Croatia, France, Spain, Argentina and Germany still carry deeper knockout experience, stronger tournament pedigree and more realistic title claims Jun 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM · Sports desk
Sports Dana White announces record UFC bonuses for historic Freedom 250 spectacle on the White House lawn in Washington Dana White has confirmed a record bonus package for UFC Freedom 250, the event set for the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Fight of the Night will bring $400,000 to each winner, two Performance bonuses will pay $425,000, and the $1.65 million fund raises the stakes of a historic major UFC card Jun 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports Thomas Partey denied Canada visa as Ghana challenges ruling before Panama match at the 2026 World Cup Ghana is preparing diplomatic and legal steps after Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The experienced midfielder will miss the Panama match in Toronto, while FIFA says visa decisions remain with host nations. The case is linked to criminal charges in the United Kingdom, which Partey denies Jun 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM · Sports desk
Sports England equipment theft in Kansas City before Croatia World Cup showdown in Dallas raises new tension England’s World Cup preparations have been hit by an off-field problem after part of the team’s equipment went missing during transport to its Kansas City base. Police are investigating the incident, while Thomas Tuchel’s squad soon opens Group L against experienced Croatia in Dallas, a match that could shape the race for the top of the group Jun 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports VAR makes World Cup history as Ream’s yellow card is overturned and Almirón booked in USA win VAR made World Cup history during the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay by correcting a yellow card shown to the wrong player. Tim Ream had his booking overturned after video review, while Miguel Almirón was cautioned for simulation in Los Angeles Jun 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Robert Graf reshapes Hajduk sports system with new scouting, data department, academy and loan strategy Sporting director Robert Graf has presented the first major organizational changes at Hajduk Split. The club is merging scouting with the data department, introducing individual player development in the academy and creating a new role to monitor loaned players. The aim is to improve youth development and build a more efficient squad for the new season Jun 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM · Sports desk
Sports Bradley Barcola between PSG and Premier League interest as Arsenal and Liverpool monitor transfer situation Bradley Barcola is again at the center of transfer speculation as PSG have not made a final decision on his future. Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring the French winger, whose speed, one-on-one ability and contract until 2028 make any potential deal costly and complex for all interested clubs this summer Jun 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester United in race for Mateus Fernandes as West Ham face pressure after Premier League relegation Manchester United are currently the most active club in the pursuit of Mateus Fernandes, the young West Ham midfielder whose Premier League relegation has sharpened transfer interest. Arsenal, PSG and Real Madrid are also monitoring the situation, while West Ham try to keep the asking price high despite financial pressure Jun 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM · Sports desk
Sports Neymar’s absence from Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco and Ancelotti’s search for attacking depth Neymar will miss Brazil’s first World Cup match against Morocco because of a calf injury, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to adjust Selecao’s attack from the start. Brazil expect him back in training next week, while the group with Haiti and Scotland leaves room for caution but keeps pressure on one of the tournament favourites Jun 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM · Sports desk