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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Former England star Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving By AFP May 30, 2026 09:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England forward Raheem Sterling.

    Former England star Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving
  3. Citizen Digital

    Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman By AFP May 30, 2026 06:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal with his teammates during th

    Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman
  4. Citizen Digital

    gle Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Ghanaian midfielder #42 Antoine Semenyo kneels on the pitch as he prays at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England

    Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
  5. Citizen Digital

    However, Stevens said there remains a considerable number of people hoping England end a 60-year wait for a second World Cup.

    'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy
  6. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The Ballon d'Or ceremony for 2026 will take place for the first time in London on October 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England's Stanley Matthews in 1956, organisers announced on Thursday.

    London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October
  7. Citizen Digital

    Tuesday saw the records for the hottest day in May broken in England and Wales, with temperatures reaching 35.1C at Kew Gardens near London.

    Safety warnings as nine die in water during UK heatwave
  8. Citizen Digital

    They fared better at the 2024 Euros, eliminating defending champions Italy in the last 16 before suffering a penalty shoot-out defeat to England.

    Canada targeting World Cup first in Group B campaign
  9. Citizen Digital

    Highest, highest level." -- England manager Thomas Tuchel, whose Chelsea team beat Guardiola's City in the 2021 Champions League final "I always say Pep is the best coach in the world and he's showed it every year in the last 10 years.

    Pep Guardiola's Man City departure: Who said what
  10. Citizen Digital

    e Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (C) celebrates with his players on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England

    Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi
  11. Citizen Digital

    Harry Kane England's captain and all-time record goalscorer enters probably his last shot at World Cup glory off the back of a stunning season for Bayern Munich.

    Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
Culture

Kenyan actor Inspekta Mwala on dwarfism journey

The News

Actor Inspekta Mwala, born Davis Mwabili in Taita Taveta county, has discussed growing up with dwarfism, facing stigmatization, and discovering his acting talents through joking with friends beginning in 1994. He recently won medals in England in competitions for people with dwarfism and describes himself as an embodiment of resilience and determination.

7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Kenyan actor Inspekta Mwala on dwarfism journey

    Actor Inspekta Mwala, born Davis Mwabili in Taita Taveta county, has discussed growing up with dwarfism, facing stigmatization, and discovering his acting talents through joking with friends beginning in 1994. He recently won medals in England in competitions for people with dwarfism and describes himself as an embodiment of resilience and determination.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi, Maradona World Cup legacies inspire Argentine football fans

    On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's 1986 "Hand of God" goal, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals. Argentine fans in Buenos Aires celebrated both players' iconic tournament moments.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. England face Ghana seeking last-32 spot in World Cup

    England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Europe faces intense heatwave with record-breaking temperatures

    France, Spain, Germany, and Britain are experiencing a severe heatwave threatening to break June temperature records, less than a month after a May heatwave. Scientists attribute recurring heatwaves to global warming from fossil fuels and warn they will become more frequent, longer, and more intense.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. African football teams reshaping World Cup expectations, earning respect

    An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Kane scores twice as England beats Croatia 4–2 in World Cup

    England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Bellingham scores twice as England defeats Croatia at World Cup

    Jude Bellingham scored twice in England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia on Wednesday, with the Real Madrid midfielder hoping his performance will address criticism surrounding him. Bellingham, starting in England's number 10 role, scored two minutes into the second half when the match was tied 2-2 at halftime.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. England beats Croatia 4-2; Ghana, Portugal draw in World Cup

    England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Kane scores twice as England beats Croatia in World Cup

    Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Messi, Haaland, Mbappe lead World Cup teams with strong starts

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway against Iraq, and Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France against Senegal in Tuesday's World Cup Group J matches, giving their teams winning starts despite recent dips in form.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya must build system to qualify for 2030 World Cup

    An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F

    Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak doubling the lead at half an hour.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sweden beats Tunisia 5-1, takes World Cup Group F control

    Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also found the net as Tunisia's defensive record crumbled.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya must focus on 2030 World Cup qualification

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. 2026 World Cup kicks off in US with low fan enthusiasm

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bellingham urges England squad to feel loved ahead of World Cup

    Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved," admitting things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024. New manager Thomas Tuchel is seeking to create a "brotherhood" in the squad as he attempts to win England's first World Cup since 1966.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Pele's 1958 World Cup medal expected to fetch £500,000

    Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 when auctioned in England later this month, as part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists BUDDS.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South American children named after World Cup football stars

    Across South America, expectant parents are naming children after popular footballers following the World Cup kickoff. In Ecuador, Neymar tops the naming trend with 3,847 namesakes, followed by Kylian Mbappe with over 2,800; Colombia's ranking reverses the order, with 836 Kylians ahead of 269 Neymars.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. 2026 World Cup kicks off with record revenue but visa and ticket challenges

    The World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, launched Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa, featuring 48 teams and projected to generate $13 billion in total revenue. The tournament has faced criticism over high ticket prices and visa issues affecting a top referee, Iranian team officials, and fans seeking entry to the United States.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 2026 World Cup kicks off with record revenue, ticket-price backlash

    The 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa; FIFA projects record $13 billion in revenue but faces criticism over ticket prices topping $30,000 and visa denials affecting referees, officials, and fans trying to enter the US.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. England legend Gascoigne urges World Cup team spirit

    Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same team spirit as the squad at the 1990 World Cup during their quest for glory at this year's tournament. The former midfielder emphasised that all players need to be fully committed and that team unity is crucial.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chinese firms boost sales with World Cup merchandise

    Chinese manufacturers are producing World Cup merchandise, including Messi plushies, betting on consumer spending on fan goods despite China failing to qualify for the tournament that begins in North America.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. FIFA chief Infantino faces scrutiny over World Cup ticket prices, immigration issues

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to hold a rare press conference in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, facing tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has barred a top African referee, fans, and team officials from entering the country.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. FIFA chief faces questions on World Cup eve

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold a rare press conference in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where he is expected to face questions about ticket prices and US immigration restrictions that have barred a top African referee, fans and team officials from entering the country.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Tuchel says England won't blame World Cup conditions

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the team will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Tampa Bay, Florida.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto heads to World Cup with France

    The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Former England midfielder James Milner retires at 40

    Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Arsenal loses Champions League final to PSG on penalties

    Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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