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De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.

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England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup

England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup

England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.

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Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur

Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur

Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

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French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO

French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO

KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is seeking a delay as it weighs taking a stake in the tank and weapons maker.

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Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola

Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30

'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30

A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.

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No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead

No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while Germany's Martin Kaymer also stumbled early.

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Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'

Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.

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'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".

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Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown

Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown

Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title in 66 years on Saturday.

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