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Glasgow confirmed as Commonwealth Games host with events reduced to 10 sports

Glasgow confirmed as Commonwealth Games host with events reduced to 10 sports

Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed Glasgow as the official host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the ten sports from July 23 to August 2 2026. The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of its planned staging of the multi-sport event last year, citing rising costs which was projected at more than A$6 billion (£3.13 billion, USD4.09 billion). But the Scottish government said on Tuesday that...

Nations League: Croatia held in six-goal thriller, Spain cruise past Serbia

Nations League: Croatia held in six-goal thriller, Spain cruise past Serbia

In Tuesday's UEFA Nations League matches Croatia travelled to Stadion Narodowy to face Poland in a crucial fixture, with the score ending in a 3-3 draw after a six-goal thriller. Poland struck early, with Piotr Zieliński scoring in the fifth minute, but the lead was short-lived, as Croatia responded with three goals within seven minutes. Borna Sosa equalised in the 19th minute, followed by Petar Sučić...

Nations League: Ronaldo scores in Portugal win as Serbia hold Spain to goalless draw

Nations League: Ronaldo scores in Portugal win as Serbia hold Spain to goalless draw

The international break in Europe kicked off in sensational manner with the UEFA Nations League group matches winners of the inaugural edition, Portugal, claimed a 2-1 win over Croatia inside Benfica's Estadio de Luz on Thursday. Goals from Diogo Dalot and a milestone-reaching 900th goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in the 7th and 34th minutes, respectively, put the hosts in front. Although Croatia drew one back through...

Germany

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany thump 10-man Scotland in Group A opener

Euro 2024 hosts Germany began their campaign in scintillating fashion with a 5-1 Group A win over 10-man Scotland in Munich on Friday night. Die Mannschaft are considered one of the favourites to win the tournament and wasted no time in making their mark when 2023-24 Bundesliga Player of the Season and champion Florian Wirtz put them in front in the 10th minute with a well-executed...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku equals Pele’s international goal tally in Belgium win

Bellingham equals 44-year record in England win over Scotland

Jude Bellingham equalled a 44-year record for England after scoring and assisting in the Three Lions' 3-1 friendly win over rivals Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday. The fixture marked the 150th anniversary of the first clash between both countries which occurred on November 30, 1872 and is recognised by global governing body FIFA as the first-ever international match. It is also considered as the oldest...