FACTFLOW
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Updated 05:25 CST
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Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup over safety concerns
Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.
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Cricket quiz: Can you name all eight teams in The Hundred?
The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, 21 July, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge.
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Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.
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Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22
Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
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Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid
Thousands of fans take to the streets of Madrid as the Spain squad enjoy a bus parade after winning the World Cup.
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Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.
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Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.
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Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble - what happens next?
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
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What did England learn during ODI series win over India?
After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.
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Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
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Could Argentina face action after post-final trouble?
Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
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Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.
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Chelsea step up interest in Palace's Lacroix
Chelsea accelerate their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.
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Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.
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Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.