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FootballThe Times Sport

FIFA indulged Messi, Ronaldo and Trump. Is it any wonder there’s no trust?

It may not be fair that the USA’s ‘easy’ World Cup draw has invited suspicion, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino and co have brought this all on themselves with previous self-serving acts

Martin Samuel

GolfThe Times Sport

Crowd favourite got to live out his dream

Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, who has died age 74, thought himself a ‘damn good player but not a great one’. He was a big driver with a cute short game.

FootballFootball

Why the writing was on the wall for Ange Postecoglou

The Australian head coach’s 39-day tenure ended with a 39-word brutal sacking by Nottingham Forest following a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea. Without enough time, his appointment was not going to work.

Charlotte Duncker

CommentaryThe Times Sport

The Rugby Championship is box office gold

A resurgent Wallabies has helped the Rugby Championship deliver classic game after classic game, casting the Women’s World Cup in the shade.

Stuart Barnes

CYCLING CHAOSThe Times Sport

La Vuelta urges Israeli team to withdraw as protests cut short stage

The technical director of La Vuelta says the behaviour of protesters in Bilbao was not only dangerous, but deprived Basque cycling fans of ‘the stage finish they deserved’.

Sean Russell

Vale Bob SimpsonThe Times Sport

Taskmaster who shaped ruthless winning dynasty

Bob Simpson, the former Test player and national head coach who has died aged 89, even knocked Shane Warne into shape having taken charge of a team in the mid-1980s doldrums

SIMON WILDE

Lions tourThe Times Sport

Australia turn to Lynagh – but this time it’s a gamble with young Tom

It’s a huge call to select Tom, son of former flyhalf Michael, at No.10 for Saturday’s first Test against the Lions – and it doesn’t reflect well on Wallabies

Owen Slot

AnalysisThe Times

Hubristic Christian Horner caused Red Bull to rot. No tears for the man who had it coming

The Red Bull team principal’s days were numbered once the poison created by his hubris started to affect the bottom line – results.

Owen Slot

COMMENTARYThe Times Sport

Ange lived on the edge – failure to listen pushed him over it

History is likely to be kind to Ange Postecoglou, who stood true to his beliefs – but reality quickly highlighted the flaws in his approach.

Tom Allnutt

English Premier LeagueThe Times Sport

Why half of all transfers end in tears

The curious thing about transfers is that despite the enormous amount of money spent on them, many simply just don’t work out.

Hamzah Khalique-Loonat

cricketThe Times Sport

Indian cricketers’ wives face tour ban after thrashing in Australia

The BCCI has continued its finger-pointing following India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia, with wives, girlfriends and children set to be prohibited from future tours because they are a distraction to its Test stars.

Amrit Dhillon

CommentaryThe Times

Showy Konstas is taking risks because he’s a limited player

The teenage sensation makes even Bazball look conservative, but batting like that won’t last at Test level.

Steve James

Countdown to LionsThe Times Sport

Why Schmidt is now the most important man in rugby

Coach must accelerate Australia’s revival to give fans the Lions series they crave – and the autumn tour gives us real hope of a good fight in 2025

Owen Slot

Cricket

Why cricket at the LA Games will be played all the way in New York

Appearing at the Olympics for the first time since 1900, cricket is expected to be played 4000 kilometres away from the host city at the LA Games.

Elizabeth Ammon

Rafa retirementThe Times Sport

True warrior Nadal found greatness in dark at Wimbledon

It’s an impossible job to stitch together a highlights reel of one of the most epic of careers. Too great, too vast, too long-lasting, too significant. The best solution is to rewind to July 7, 2008.

Owen Slot

Bazball bonanzaThe Times Sport

Records tumble as England smash 823 against Pakistan

Harry Brook and Joe Root rewrote cricket’s history books as England reached the fourth-highest score in Test history.

Mike Atherton

SAN MARINOThe Times Sport

‘We’re believers, not losers’: meet the fans of the world’s worst team

San Marino’s 12th man came from far and wide to watch first win in 20 years. Now, they want more.

Tom Allnutt

CommentaryThe Times Sport

Rugby in Australia hurtling towards oblivion

As rugby league soars over the horizon with its dizzying running lines, precise passing and sheer athletic excellence, union fades further from the forefront of Australian sporting minds.

Stuart Barnes

CommentThe Times Sport

Middle-class fans like me loathe celebrity cult, but rugby needs it

There is a battle for the soul of rugby union. There’s the conservative, middle-aged core and then there’s the 15 to 30 age bracket.

Stuart Barnes

CommentaryThe Times Sport

Who considered Khelif’s life beyond boxing?

Barely a thought appears to have been given to Paris gold medallist’s existence outside of the Olympic ring and least of all the competitor’s life going forward.

Martin Samuel

‘lofty ambitions’The Times Sport

Spurs reach Europe — but don’t expect Ange to smile just yet

Ange Postecoglou has survived a rollercoaster first season in the Premier League: ‘Contrary to my general demeanour, I’ve loved it’.

Hamzah Khalique-Loonat

The Times Sport

Lyon embodies off spin’s revival

Nathan Lyon’s 500th Test wicket is a milestone for the man – and the art of spin.

Mike Atherton

WORLD CUPSport

Someone should bottle their secret and send it to Lord’s

Historically the game’s finest tournament team and the big-match temperament of Australia told in the end against South Africa.

Mike Atherton

Rugby UnionThe Times Sport

Springbok Bongi Mbonambi denies race claim

Bongi Mbonambi has hit out at England for being ‘unprofessional’ and denied he racially abused Tom Curry at the Rugby World Cup.

Elgan Alderman

TennisThe Times Sport

Saudi Masters planned one week before Australian Open

The ATP Tour is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to stage a new curtain-raising Masters tournament that would finish only one week before the Australian Open.

Stuart Fraser

Premier leagueThe Times Sport

How Ange’s opposite approach can attract Spurs to silverware

Ange Postecoglou’s positivity — the opposite of Antonio Conte’s scowl — is turning the club around.

MARTIN SAMUEL

Rugby UnionThe Times Sport

Confusion on cards makes messier, not safer

In both of rugby’s showpiece occasions, the best players in the world have been unable to abide by the laws.

Owen Slot

Rugby UnionThe Times Sport

Gatland backs Ireland coach Farrell to lead the Lions to Australia

Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of coaching the British & Irish Lions in 2025, backing Andy Farrell to take the side to Australia instead.

Elgan Alderman

FootballThe Times Sport

Saudi sportswashers pull off ultimate coup to host World Cup

Securing the FIFA World Cup or Olympics has been a goal for Saudi Arabia, but the speed with which it has been achieved is remarkable.

Martyn Ziegler

CommentThe Times Sport

Why I voted for Messi one last time

This may be the last time to celebrate Lionel Messi as the greatest player at work in the world, but there’s no nostalgia involved.

Henry Winter

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