
Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France’s 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
TUESDAY, 09 JUNE 2026, 00:54

Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France’s 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke’s side, writes Tom English.

Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.

The 25-year-old announces her exit on social media on the eve of Wales’ crucial Women’s World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff.

Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent.

Arsenal’s head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.

Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is poised to become Swansea City’s first signing of the summer.

The UFC White House event scheduled to take place on 14 June is challenged by a federal lawsuit alleging it is unlawful.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil’s Neymar is making good progress from injury.

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will “continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects” of hosting Israel in the Nations League.

Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

Former captain Steven Pienaar remains confident that South Africa can upset Mexico in their opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA has updated its world rankings on the eve of FIFA World Cup 2026 which gets under way on Thursday, 11 June.

Women’s Super League 2 side Durham warn “the club will have to cease operations at all levels” unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.

England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.

Pep Guardiola’s final two seasons in charge of Manchester City will air in a four-part behind-the-scenes series on Amazon’s Prime Video.

Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has “brought a breath of fresh air” since taking over at the helm.

Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lightning en route to Montenegro.

Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.