After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham’s World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup.

Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup – but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane’s tackle.

Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women’s doubles.

Ghana’s government files for a review of Canada’s refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to be heard by a Canadian court.

Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men’s World Cup.

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.

Barcelona decided not to trigger the option that would have allowed them to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m, so what does the future hold for the England World Cup star?

Arsenal are set-piece masters, with prominent figures in England’s World Cup squad, so it is understandable that Thomas Tuchel will look to play to the Premier League champions’ strengths.