
Taking wildcards, leaving out stars – the art of World Cup squad building
Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads – is one packed with stars always the best option?
MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2026, 09:21

Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads – is one packed with stars always the best option?

Goal difference has emerged as a potentially decisive factor between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in this season’s title race.

Dan Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on Thursday because of a hamstring injury.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season has entered its final third of the season and there’s a mad scramble for bragging rights as SA’s top scorer.

It’s a two-team race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history – and playing Ken and Barbie – in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

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Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss why Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is “the favourite” to be in the starting XI for England in this summer’s World Cup.

Kelly Cates, Joe Hart, Danny Murphy discuss the impact of midfielder John McGinn’s “confidence” and “creativity” for Aston Villa in his side’s 2-0 victory against West Ham.

Match of the Day’s Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Newcastle are “struggling with consistency” since competing in the Champions League.

Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how a “fragile” Tottenham “fell apart” against Nottingham Forest, and what this could mean for interim boss Igor Tudor’s position.

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Manchester United’s radar, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reservations over Barcelona switch, Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has already held talks with Manchester United, plus more.

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A 27-year-old man becomes the first person in the country to be charged with ‘tailgating’ after the EFL Cup final at Wembley.

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from an agonising near miss at the Players Championship to win the Valspar Championship,

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is knocked out of the Miami Open after a surprise 6-3 5-7 6-4 defeat to Sebastian Korda.

Highlights and analysis of all the action from the Women’s Super League.

Coach Sam Bird says London Pulse’s ability to keep their cool in tight games will serve them well for the rest of the Netball Super League season after a thrilling extra-time victory over Nottingham Forest.

Ex-Manchester City keeper Joe Hart looks at the contrasting Carabao Cup final performances of goalkeepers James Trafford and Kepa Arrizabalaga for Man City and Arsenal, respectively

Manchester City will hope their dominant Carabao Cup final win piles pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.