Biryanis, bhajis and braais: diverse culinary culture is at the heart of cricket

No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments that define the game

Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez

Arsenal have continued their rebuild of the squad by signing the Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer

World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America

World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?

The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend

Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup

Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina

Rugby’s landmark concussion case enters crucial week: the key questions answered

The outcome of this week’s hearings could determine the entire direction of the case – we explain the current state of play

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley can be the football father and coach Tasmania Devils need

The former Port Adelaide coach already sounds like a local and knows how to identify, nurture and retain young talent

Iraola determined to keep Mac Allister and Alisson at Liverpool this season

Andoni Iraola said Liverpool must strengthen a squad that will be without Hugo Ekitiké and Conor Bradley for several more months

The Hundred returns with the hits and hope that fans feel the love again

Revamped tournament begins with pyrotechnics and plenty more fireworks from Nicholas Pooran’s bat

Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn

Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, is negotiating a deal to sell a 30% stake in the club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia for £1.35bn

Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely

Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a desire by Fifa to recoup lost TV income in future deals