
The former kitman, 102, who left his mark on the World Cup
Charlie O’Leary was the Republic of Ireland kitman, but his influence extends to football across the island.
TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:52

Charlie O’Leary was the Republic of Ireland kitman, but his influence extends to football across the island.

An advert that sought to imply that the Proteas were ‘chokers’ at the T20 World Cup has not only backfired, but now been removed in India.


Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open, saying it “should be staged in south Wales, 100%”.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given compare Liverpool’s “flat” first-half performance against Nottingham Forest with their match-winning display in the second period.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy looks at how the combination of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber down the right side tormented Tottenham’s defence in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over their north London rivals.

Match of the Day pundits Shay Given and Danny Murphy believe Tottenham “have a reason to be disappointed” with Randal Kolo Muani’s second ‘goal’ being ruled out for a foul on Arsenal defender Gabriel.

Watch the best moments from the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Zhao Xintong wins the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.

Real Madrid and Barcelona will try to tempt Rodri from Manchester City, Liverpool’s hopes of signing Zeki Celik are boosted, Arsenal and Chelsea want Julian Alvarez, plus more.

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.

For those who have followed Eberechi Eze’s career, the sight of him wheeling away to celebrate an important goal towards the end of the season will not come as a surprise. And he ‘proved something’ as he scored twice as Premier League leaders Arsenal beat Tottenham 4-1.

Relive the best moments of this year’s Winter Olympic Games with BBC Sport.
Casric Stars pulled off the biggest shock of the Nedbank Cup against Pirates and coach Bucs Mthombeni says it was no accident.
Highlights from the Scottish Premiership.

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton analyse Scotland’s winning try against Wales and whether it should have stood.

Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says his side need “to work harder than before” but is confident of avoiding relegation, despite a 4-1 defeat by Arsenal in his first game.

Eberechi Eze torments Tottenham Hotspur again as Arsenal made a title statement of intent by restoring their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with victory in the north London derby.

Alexis Mac Allister scores a 97th-minute winner as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest in a chaotic finish at the City Ground.

Raul Jimenez scores twice as Fulham end a run of three consecutive defeats, with a 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

Evann Guessand scores a late winner as Crystal Palace beat 10-man Wolves to claim their first home win since early November.