World in Sport

⚽ Pep Guardiola will be remembered as one of the most influential managers in Premier League history.

His Manchester City teams dominated English football with control, possession and tactical innovation. But his philosophy did not appear from nowhere.

It was shaped by Johan Cruyff, La Masia, Italian football, Carlo Mazzone, Andrea Pirlo, Roberto Baggio and the great Barcelona side built around Xavi, Iniesta and Lionel Messi.

At City, Guardiola turned those ideas into a more systematic style based on positional play, structure and collective creativity.

But did that make football more beautiful, or did it make attacking play too controlled?

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🏴 Glasgow is getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games again.

The 2026 Games will run from 23 July to 2 August and will look very different from recent editions.

Instead of a huge, expensive event, Glasgow 2026 will use existing venues, a tighter schedule and a smaller sports programme.

There will be 10 sports, six integrated Para sports and around 3,000 athletes from up to 74 nations and territories.

Tickets start from £17 for adult non-medal sessions, while medal sessions start from £26.

Could this compact model shape the future of the Commonwealth Games?

Read the full guide here:
https://worldinsport.com/commonwealth-games-2026/

Commonwealth Games 2026: Dates, Sports, Venues and What Fans Need to Know Glasgow will host a smaller, lower-cost Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August 2026, using existing venues and a compact city footprint. The programme features 10 sports, six integrated Para sports and four main venue clusters. This guide covers dates, venues, ticket prices, schedule highlights...

🔥 WWE Raw had plenty to unpack after Clash in Italy.

Jacob Fatu’s Bloodline moment with Roman Reigns raised more questions than answers. Oba Femi looked dangerous again after his loss to Brock Lesnar.

IYO SKY moved forward in the Queen of the Ring tournament, while Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker in a main event that may only be the start of the next chapter.

Turin also deserves huge credit. The crowd made Raw feel like a major event from start to finish.

Read our full WWE Raw takeaways here:
https://worldinsport.com/wwe-raw-takeaways-bloodline-repetition-rollins-ties-breakker/

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🇺🇸 USA 3-2 Senegal: Pulisic ends drought as World Cup momentum builds

The United States earned a big World Cup warm-up win with a 3-2 victory over Senegal.

Christian Pulisic produced the kind of performance USMNT fans wanted to see, scoring and assisting as he ended his international goal drought.

Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun also scored, while Sadio Mané hit back twice for Senegal in a lively contest.

Plenty of positives for the USA, but still a few defensive questions before the World Cup begins.

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USA 3-2 Senegal: Pulisic Ends Drought as World Cup Momentum Builds The United States earned a morale-boosting 3-2 win over Senegal in their penultimate World Cup warm-up, with Christian Pulisic ending his scoring drought and Gio Reyna, Tyler Adams, Sergiño Dest and Ricardo Pepi also impressing. Mauricio Pochettino’s 3-4-3 showed attacking promise, though defensi...

🇮🇹 WWE Clash in Italy Takeaways: Controversial Cody-GUNTHER finish and more

Cody Rhodes left Turin with the title still in his hands, but the way he beat GUNTHER has become the biggest talking point of the night.

With GUNTHER’s foot appearing to be under the rope during the final pin, fans are asking whether the referee missed it — or whether WWE has just set up the next chapter.

From title drama to major storyline fallout, Clash in Italy gave fans plenty to argue about.

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https://worldinsport.com/wwe-clash-in-italy-takeaways-controversial-cody-gunther-finish-and-more/

WWE Clash in Italy Takeaways: Controversial Cody-Gunther Finish and More WWE’s first-ever Premium Live Event in Italy delivered major moments, from Roman Reigns’ Tribal Combat win and a controversial Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther finish to Jade Cargill’s best WWE performance against Rhea Ripley. Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi had a wild sprint, while Sol Ruca shined in a brea...

🏎️ Detroit Grand Prix Race Report: Palou survives chaos to claim victory

Alex Palou came through a chaotic Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix to take another major IndyCar win on the streets of the Motor City.

With contact, cautions, and tyre strategy shaping the race, Palou kept his cool to beat Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal.

It was another reminder of why he remains the driver to beat this season.

Read the full race report on World In Sport:
https://worldinsport.com/detroit-grand-prix-race-report-palou-survives-chaos-to-claim-victory/

Detroit Grand Prix Race Report: Palou Survives Chaos to Claim Victory Alex Palou survived a chaotic Detroit street race to claim another win in a season already full of standout results. The Spaniard controlled multiple restarts, overcame several cautions and strategy shifts, and held off late pressure from Kyle Kirkwood. Graham Rahal finished third, while crashes, p....

🏉 AFL 2026: Eleven in a row for red-hot Freo

Fremantle are on fire.

The Dockers extended their winning streak to 11 matches with a strong victory over Brisbane, continuing one of the standout runs of the AFL season.

With their confidence growing and their form holding firm, Freo are starting to look like one of the teams nobody wants to face.

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https://worldinsport.com/afl-2026-eleven-in-a-row-for-red-hot-freo/

AFL 2026: Eleven in a Row for Red-Hot Freo Fremantle’s club-record 11th straight win headlined a huge AFL Round 12, with Carlton edging Geelong, Sydney thrashing Richmond, Hawthorn beating St Kilda, and West Coast overcoming Essendon. Patrick Cripps, Luke Jackson and Jack Gunston starred, while Scott Pendlebury reached 11,000 disposals. Th...

🏈 College Football Playoff expansion and NIL are changing the game

The future of college football is being shaped by two huge issues: playoff expansion and NIL.

A larger CFP could give more teams a path to the national title. But it could also add more pressure, more games, and more power to the biggest conferences.

At the same time, NIL has changed recruitment, player movement, and the way programmes build winning squads.

Is college football becoming more open — or more controlled by money?

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https://worldinsport.com/college-football-playoff-expansion-and-nil/

College Football Playoff Expansion and NIL A passionate take on the state of college football argues that NIL has turned the sport into semi-pro pay-to-play, making bowl games irrelevant and playoff expansion inevitable. The piece proposes a 20-team playoff format, eliminating conference title games, rewarding conference champions with top.....

🏎️ Palou continues qualifying streak with Detroit pole

Alex Palou is making qualifying look routine.

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver claimed pole on the streets of Detroit, extending his run to three straight poles this season.

With Will Power starting alongside him, the front row is set for a strong IndyCar fight in the Motor City.

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Palou Continues Qualifying Streak with Detroit Pole Alex Palou continued his dominant 2026 IndyCar season by taking pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with a 1:01.9017 lap in the Firestone Fast Six. Will Power joined him on the front row, while David Malukas and Mick Schumacher crashed out in qualifying and will start deep in the field.

🥊 10 great British boxing fight comebacks

Some boxing wins are about skill. Others are about survival.

This feature looks back at 10 great British boxing fight comebacks, where fighters had to dig deep, recover from danger, and find a way to win when the fight looked lost.

From canvas climbs to late stoppages, these are the moments fans never forget.

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10 Great British Boxing Fight Comebacks A look at 10 unforgettable comeback wins by British boxers, from Carl Froch’s late stoppage over Jermaine Taylor and Tyson Fury’s dramatic rise against Deontay Wilder to Anthony Joshua’s breakthrough victory over Wladimir Klitschko. These fights showcase resilience, grit, and stunning reversal...