Some executives fear the trend towards attrition over artistry, but that’s not the whole story

Gianni Infantino is the most powerful man in world football but in the run up to the 2026 men's World Cup, his relationship with US president Donald Trump has grown very friendly. It's led to questions whether Infantino still has football's best interests at heart. Read more of Ada and Rory's investigation here 

The rivalry between the two Basque clubs proves that hostility needn’t be the ultimate expression of authenticity

What does influencer Indykaila tell us about the growing power of digital natives and our relationship with the truth?

Ugly first-half incident overshadows Leeds’ loss over Manchester City as Pep Guardiola calls for fans to “respect religion and respect diversity”.

Two deaths a fortnight ago haven’t dimmed the high-octane appeal of motorsport. So when tragedy hits a high-risk sport like this, what keeps riders coming back?

The now traditional ‘split’ will introduce more jeopardy, and a headache for the league’s administrators

Theirs is story where enjoyment does not come with moral compromise, but for Europe’s giants humbling the great and good too often is bad for the product

Barcelona’s young superstar is outpacing even Lionel Messi, but he risks exhausting his talent too quickly

Think you have had enough of the rain? Spare a thought for the nation’s groundstaff

Thursday’s byelection has brought the media circus to town. George the butcher just sighs and poses again for the cameras

Crisis club’s famous fans in despair as drop to League One looms

Wigan midfielder Matt Smith is one of many who didn’t quite hit the heights but can boast an accomplished career in the English pyramid

Chelsea’s demanding fans need more than another comfortable Cup victory to be convinced by their new young manager

Failure may be a harsh term for the Dane’s tenure at Spurs, but Frank never sold the fans a coherent vision of what could have been

The French club’s new London venture – La Maison – aims to continue Les Parisiens off-pitch goals to permeate broader culture

Mbeumo and Fernandes on target as Spurs slump again after Romero red card

Palace did not seem to know was how to handle what came after their FA Cup win – how to maintain their altitude, or how to manage the descent

Reading the signs to divine the Spaniard’s future has become a Premier League obsession

A dominant display should quell fans’ nerves as the Gunners showcase their title credentials

The NHL’s objection to compulsory neck guards is the latest headache in the sport’s troubled run-up to the Games

Not even the most ardent conservative could argue that the competition’s final group matchday was anything less than brilliant theatre

Unless you’ve got a penchant for a goalless draw, this season’s top flight is on track to be the most stale for years