
Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup
World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer’s tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.
SUNDAY, 08 MARCH 2026, 10:43

World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer’s tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

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Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on 17 April as part MVPW, a newly launched women’s boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

Tom Aspinall says seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing helped convince him to sign with Eddie Hearn in a bid to maximise his earnings outside of the UFC.

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Erin Cuthbert speaks about her responsibility in the Scotland camp going into their Women’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg at Hampden.

Leeds United call on supporters to show respect when players who are observing Ramadan break their fast during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Norwich City.

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Rhian Wilkinson says the impact of her “finishers” is evidence of the increased options at her disposal as Wales plot a path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is calling for clarity on what constitutes a foul at set-pieces, warning current levels of grappling and blocking are “almost crazy”.

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BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who – or what – is to blame for Spurs’ crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.