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<p>Fifa’s pricing of World Cup tickets has been lambasted as ‘blatant exploitation’</p>
Miguel DelaneyFootball

The peril ‘true fans’ now face after Fifa’s World Cup ticket deadline

Many England fans have had to commit to World Cup tickets after Fifa’s deadline for initial applications passed on Tuesday, though how much they’ll have to pay – whether $60 or $7,000 - is still unknown

<p>Max Verstappen (centre) poses next to Red Bull's 2026 F1 livery in Detroit on Thursday</p>
kieran jacksonF1

Why Ford are ‘climbing a mountain’ to power Max Verstappen to F1 glory

<p>Jack Draper, the British No 1 and Indian Wells champion, has criticised the expansion of the tennis season </p>
Tennis

Lawsuits, burnout and rising tension: Can tennis get out of this mess?

Football

Liverpool highlight key game for Salah’s return after Afcon

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LiveFootball

Transfer news live: Guehi close to Crystal Palace exit, Man Utd update

<p>First minister of Wales Eluned Morgan (centre), Tour de France 2018 winner Geraint Thomas (right), and director of the Tour de France Christian Prudhomme during the Tour de France 2027 Grand Depart route reveal at the Senedd in Cardiff</p>
Cycling

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain

<p>Andy Robertson has found himself out of the team more often than not this term</p>
Football

Robertson throws doubt on Liverpool future but confirms contract talks

Anthony Joshua is back in the gym (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Boxing

Joshua returns to gym following car crash with new motivational slogan

<p>Roger Federer during practice on Rod Laver Arena </p>
Tennis

Federer thrills fans with trademark shot on Australian Open return

<p>Pep Guardiola’s managerial career intersected fascinatingly with Michael Carrick’s playing one</p>
Football

How Pep defined Carrick’s career and Man Utd still feel the impact

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
Football

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>
Football

Afcon 2025 fixtures, results and full schedule

In depth

<p>Dalton Smith knocked out Subriel Matias to win the WBC super-lightweight belt in New York</p>
Boxing

Smith’s odds-defying world title win has huge significance

<p>As The Independent’s chief football writer, Miguel has spent years covering transfers, managerial appointments, and speaking to sources about the behind-the-scenes workings that shape top clubs</p>
Football

Join football Q&A on manager chaos and Premier League politics

<p>Not done yet: Djokovic has opened the door to playing into his 40s </p>
Jamie BraidwoodTennis

How the end of Djokovic’s career is being shaped by unstoppable forces

ACFC

<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>
Football

Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>
Football

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
Football

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
Football

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

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Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following car crash

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Nigeria squad’s musical arrival for Morocco AFCON showdown goes viral

<p>Disaster for US bobsled team as three of them fail to board</p>
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US men’s bobsled team hit by dramatic mishap during World Cup race

<p>Macclesfield’s Sam Heathcote gets hero’s welcome at school after FA Cup win</p>
Sport

Macclesfield star gets hero’s welcome as he returns to teaching job

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Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

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Palace face tough route to Conference League final after play-off draw

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Crystal Palace learn Conference League play-off opponents - live

Football

Premier League betting offer: Get 40/1 on Man Utd or Man City to win

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Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (January 2026)

<p>Antoine Semenyo’s second goal was disallowed as Erling Haaland, obscured, was ruled to be offside and impeding Malick Thiaw, left (Owen Humphreys/PA)</p>
Football

Newcastle boss Howe delivers VAR verdict after Man City controversy

Mikel Arteta says relations between Declan Rice and assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg are ‘all good’ (Nick Potts/PA).
Football

Arteta plays down row between Rice and Arsenal assistant coach

Football

Arteta challenges ‘demanding’ Gyokeres to build on improved form

<p>Richarlison is facing a spell on the sidelines</p>
Football

Frank provides update on Spurs transfer plans after Richarlison injury

Michael Carrick faces Manchester City in his first match in charge (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

Football

Arteta challenges ‘demanding’ Gyokeres to build on improved form

<p>Richarlison is facing a spell on the sidelines</p>
Football

Frank provides update on Spurs transfer plans after Richarlison injury

Michael Carrick faces Manchester City in his first match in charge (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

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Tennis

<p>The Australian Open holds the opening grand slam of the year </p>
Tennis

Australian Open order of play and tournament schedule

<p>Sinner said last year’s Australian Open made him more ‘mature’ </p>
Tennis

Sinner returns stronger after difficult Australian Open title defence

<p>Raducanu has won her previous four first-round matches at the Australian Open</p>
Tennis

When is Raducanu playing at Australian Open?

<p>Coco Gauff is seeded third at the Australian Open behind Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, and could play Venus Williams in round two </p>
Tennis

Australian Open men’s and women’s seed list and tracker

<p>Carlos Alcaraz will be bidding to win a first Australian Open title, and complete the career grand slam aged 22</p>
Tennis

Is the Australian Open on TV? How to watch tennis grand slam

<p>Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner with the 2025 Australian Open singles trophies </p>
Tennis

Australian Open prize money: How much do players win round by round?

<p>Daniil Medvedev is a two-time Australian Open runner-up </p>
Tennis

Medvedev identifies turning point in finding form for Australian Open

<p>Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to win his first Australian Open </p>
Tennis

Alcaraz breaks silence over shock split with coach Ferrero

Rugby Union

<p>Asher Opoku-Fordjour will miss the Six Nations through injury</p>
Rugby Union

England facing prop crisis with Opoku-Fordjour out of Six Nations

<p>The Red Roses visited 10 Downing Street to celebrate their World Cup triumph</p>
Rugby Union

Red Roses set sights on Six Nations sell-out after World Cup triumph

<p>Jamie Joseph is one of the names in the frame for the All Blacks vacancy</p>
Rugby Union

Who might be the next All Blacks head coach?

Rugby Union

Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

<p>New Zealand have moved on from Scott Robertson</p>
Rugby Union

All Blacks part ways with head coach Robertson after damning review

<p>Finn Russell and Bath faced Edinburgh in the Challenge Cup last year</p>
Rugby Union

Russell expects late hits from Scotland teammates in Bath vs Edinburgh

Cricket

<p>Shoaib Bashir did not feature in the Ashes</p>
Cricket

England spinner Bashir finds new county after Ashes snub

Cricket

England spinner Bashir finds new county after Ashes snub

<p>Shoaib Bashir did not feature in the Ashes</p>
<p>File. Bangladesh players leave the field after their match against South Africa at the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup</p>
Cricket

Bangladesh doubles down on demand to move cricket matches out of India

<p>Virat Kohli fell just short of his 54th ODI hundred</p>
Cricket

Kohli steers India to victory in first ODI against New Zealand

<p>Sir Alastair Cook described Jacob Bethell as the ‘future of English cricket’ (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
Cricket

Alastair Cook outlines stance over becoming England’s next head coach

Brendon McCullum has held talks with the ECB hierarchy (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Cricket

Brendon McCullum holds talks on England future and ‘keen to carry on’

Brendon McCullum has held talks with the ECB hierarchy (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Cricket

Brendon McCullum holds talks on England future and ‘keen to carry on’

<p>Ben Stokes speaks to TNT Sports pundits Justin Langer and Graeme Swann</p>
Cricket

Ex-England players condemn Stokes and Bazball ‘cult’ after Ashes loss

<p>England captain Ben Stokes after losing the fifth Test </p>
Cricket

The change Stokes and McCullum must make to fix England

Formula 1

<p>Max Verstappen is eyeing a fifth world title this year</p>
F1

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull ‘unknown’ for 2026 F1 season

<p>Leonardo Fornaroli will be McLaren’s reserve driver this season</p>
F1

F2 champion lands wide-ranging McLaren F1 role for 2026 season

<p>Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race </p>
F1

Verstappen makes Red Bull test prediction ahead of 2026 F1 season

<p>Antonio Pizzonia was arrested in Texas over the weekend</p>
F1

Former F1 driver arrested in US after karate kick at ‘coercive adult’

<p>Jack Doohan has been released by Alpine</p>
F1

Axed F1 driver permanently released – eight months after final race

F1

New video reveals Lando Norris’s ‘chaotic’ self-doubt before F1 title

<p>The FIA have revealed images of the 2026 F1 car</p>
F1

F1 2026 launch dates: When do teams reveal new car liveries?

F1

Audi become first F1 team to complete laps in new-look 2026 car

Boxing

<p>Tyson Fury will return to the ring in 2026</p>
Boxing

Fury warned Dubois would wreck comeback with ‘phenomenal’ power

Boxing

Fury warned Dubois would wreck comeback with ‘phenomenal’ power

<p>Tyson Fury will return to the ring in 2026</p>
<p>Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting names in the heavyweight division (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Boxing

Itauma vs Franklin rearranged after British star suffers injury blow

<p>Agit Kabayel celebrates his victory over Zhilei Zhang in 2025</p>
Boxing

Kabayel vs Knyba start time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Tyson Fury hits back at 'chubby' accusations after return to training</p>
Boxing

Fury hits back at ‘chubby’ accusations after return to training

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) with his promoter Eddie Hearn</p>
Boxing

Hearn makes Joshua plea amid questions over boxing future

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) with his promoter Eddie Hearn</p>
Boxing

Hearn makes Joshua plea amid questions over boxing future

<p>Caroline Dubois in an open workout in Miami, Florida </p>
Boxing

Dubois dials up pressure on fellow champion in bid to unify titles

<p>Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele (right) and Sina Ghami (left), who both died in the crash, are pictured alongside Anthony Joshua</p>
Boxing

Joshua pays emotional tribute to ‘special’ friends lost in car crash

Golf

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the return of Brooks Koepka from LIV Golf (Fatima Shbair/AP)
Golf

McIlroy gives LIV Golf verdict after Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Golf

McIlroy gives LIV Golf verdict after Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the return of Brooks Koepka from LIV Golf (Fatima Shbair/AP)
<p>Rory McIlroy leads after the opening round in Dubai</p>
Golf

McIlroy gets to grips with new clubs to take first-round lead in Dubai

<p>Wyndham Clark (left) has questioned Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour</p>
Golf

Koepka’s former Ryder Cup teammate frustrated by PGA Tour return

<p>Brooks Koepka (left) has returned to the PGA Tour and Tiger Woods believes that’s a “win for everyone”</p>
Golf

Woods reacts to Koepka’s shock PGA Tour return

<p> Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf to rejoin the PGA Tour</p>
Golf

DeChambeau and Rahm respond to PGA Tour’s offer to quit LIV Golf

<p> Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf to rejoin the PGA Tour</p>
Golf

DeChambeau and Rahm respond to PGA Tour’s offer to quit LIV Golf

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Golf

Could DeChambeau and Rahm follow Koepka and leave LIV?

<p>Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour</p>
Golf

Koepka’s PGA Tour return confirmed after ‘harsh punishment’

Athletics

<p>McColgan finished eighth in last year's London Marathon</p>
Athletics

Eilish McColgan reclaims European 10km record in ‘bucket list’ race

<p>Jacob Kiplimo is back in action after winning the Chicago Marathon in October</p>
Athletics

World Cross Country Championships: Channel, time and how to watch

<p>Prescod is one of Britain’s fastest ever men over 100m </p>
Athletics

Ex-GB sprinter labelled ‘appalling’ after joining Enhanced Games

Cycling

<p>Tadej Pogacar won last year’s Tour de France</p>
Cycling

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed ahead of Grand Depart in Britain

<p>Simon Yates has brought the curtain down on his career</p>
Cycling

Simon Yates calls time on career of one of cycling’s great underdogs

Emma Finucane will be targeting a world record at next month’s European Championships (David Davies/PA)
Cycling

Emma Finucane eyes world record time at European Championships

US Sport

<p>Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 26 points and 13 rebounds.</p>
US Sport

Magic beat Grizzlies in first regular-season game in Germany

<p>Twenty people, including 15 former college basketball players, have been charged in what federal prosecutors say was a scheme to fix NCAA and CBA games.</p>
US Sport

Ex-college basketball players among 20 charged in point-shaving scheme

<p>Maddy Schaffrick hopes to compete at next month’s Winter Olympics</p>
Winter Olympics

US star who became a plumber eyes Olympics after retirement U-turn

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<p>We’ve tested out dozens of reputable UK betting apps and ranked the best ones</p>
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