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Gianni Infantino’s outburst, in defence of World Cup host Qatar, comes on the eve of the tournament.

With 22 days to go until England play their first world cup game against Iran, the England football manager Gareth Southgate has named his Three lions squad. Our sports reporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan was at the press conference.

Footballer Benjamin Mendy has insisted the women he’s accused of raping all consented to having sex with him.

The victory of England’s Lionesses in the Euros this summer unleashed a wave of optimism and investment in women’s football, and now other sports are looking to get in on the act. This Saturday will see a historic night of women’s boxing at London’s O2 arena – the first ever fully-female card, with top billing…

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has given evidence in his trial for allegedly attacking his ex partner, Kate Greville and her sister.

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been accused of turning “the pursuit of women for sex into a game” – at the start of his trial on charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. 

Krishnan talks to Tom about why he is fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, his views on trans athlete participation and what it’s been like for him being a gay parent in the UK.

The Commonwealth Games have brought plenty of medals for athletes from the home nations so far.

Nearly 200 former rugby players have launched a lawsuit against the sport’s governing bodies.

There have already been reviews into abusive coaching in British cycling, swimming and canoeing. 

We spoke to Liverpool MP Ian Byrne.

France’s interior minister has defended police actions at the Champions League final saying they prevented deaths from happening.

Basketball stars in the US claim they have been told not to make a “big fuss” in public about Olympic medalist Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February. 

Chelsea have withdrawn a request for their FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough on Saturday to be played behind closed doors after a row with the government over ticket sales for the game.

Chelsea’s Premier League match at Norwich this evening is going ahead despite the sanctions against Roman Abramovich.