Jamie Carragher has hit out at Jose Mourinho after the Benfica manager suggested Vinicius Jr’s celebration played a role in a racism allegation during Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon, calling his comments “a bit rich.”
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Russia’s sporting ban has “just created more … hatred,” while IOC president Kirsty Coventry insists sport should remain a “neutral ground.” Critics argue neutrality during war is rarely seen as neutral.
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Thierry Henry says “enough is enough” after alleged racist abuse directed at Vinicius Junior overshadowed Real Madrid’s Champions League tie with Benfica, calling on football authorities to act decisively.
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VAR was meant to end controversy. Instead, it is fueling fresh debate across Europe, with protests, financial concerns and growing questions over how far the technology should go.
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Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their national flags at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first time Russia’s flag has appeared at the Games since 2014. The decision has sparked political criticism amid the war in Ukraine.
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Organisers of the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps are examining up to five new events, including cross-country running and cyclo-cross, in a move that could broaden the traditional definition of winter sport.
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Gianluca Prestianni posted a statement denying racist abuse after Vinicius Jr reported an alleged incident during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League.
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The race for the 2025-26 Champions League is already taking shape, and Opta’s supercomputer has delivered a fascinating early projection
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Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal worth more than £300,000 per week, BBC Sport journalist Sami Mokbel reports. The deal runs until 2031 and makes the England international the highest-paid player in the club’s history.
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The UFC’s planned 2026 event at the White House is beginning to take shape, with reports linking two championship bouts to the historic card scheduled for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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