On the eve of his likely World Cup debut, Barcelona are reportedly interested in 18-year-old Socceroos defender Lucas Herrington.

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan has delivered a distinctly Australian response to critics writing off his side ahead of the FIFA World Cup, declaring: 'Ain't no c-word scoring against me today.'

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order that restored his eligibility and set aside a ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports. If Texas Tech will not do the right thing, the Big 12 should, Drummond wrote Friday in a letter to the conference. Texas Tech should be sanctioned. I also note that the injunction granted to Sorsby applies only to the NCAA. It does not impede the Big 12 from suspending Sorsby.The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Big 12 on Thursday of potential legal action from Texas Tech as the conference considers its options. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the notice came shortly before the start of the leagues executive board meeting to discuss Sorsby's situation.Drummond said claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws are meritless.By adopting and enforcing its bylaws, the Big 12 Conference is simply upholding integrity and fair play among membership," he said.A Texas district court's temporary injunction that was issued Monday prevents the NCAA from enforcing its permanent ban of Sorsby, a decision that sent shock waves across college sports.The transfer quarterback had been ruled ineligible after he acknowledged years of gambling that included more than $90,000 in wagers and at least 40 bets on his own team while he was a freshman at Indiana.NCAA rules call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.Drummond weighed in because Oklahoma State is a member of the Big 12. He suggested the conference could act under a bylaw that says a supermajority of the leagues athletic directors can sanction a member school if that school has engaged in any action or a course of conduct materially adverse to the best interests of the conference as a whole.Sadly, that fits Texas Tech to a T, Drummond wrote. Its actions in obtaining eligibility for Brendan Sorsby ... have constituted a shameful chapter in the story of college football. Texas Tech has acted in a manner adverse to the Big 12 and the integrity of college football as a whole."Texas Tech says Sorsby has completed a month-long inpatient treatment program and will have to meet stipulations laid out in the court ruling if he is going to play this fall.The school posted a 21-minute video Thursday night in which school president Lawrence Schovanec, athletic director Kirby Hocutt and coach Joey McGuire defended Texas Tech's approach with Sorsby. Hocutt said the school wasn't party to Sorsby's lawsuit against the NCAA and hasn't helped him with legal fees.Theres no reason whatsoever to question the integrity of our athletics department, or the competitive product that we put on the fields or on the courts each and every time that we go out, Hocutt said. Integrity of the game is sacred, and thats why weve gone to such great lengths to ensure the monitoring and the compliance measures are in place for Brendans return.Big 12 athletic directors in a conference call Tuesday expressed strong opposition to Sorsby playing for the Red Raiders in what will be his final college season. Some of those athletic directors suggested not playing Texas Tech if he does.The Big 12's board of directors, which is made up of presidents and chancellors from the leagues 16 schools, is set to meet Monday. Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January for a reported multimillion-dollar deal after playing the past two seasons at Cincinnati, another Big 12 school. The 22-year-old Texas native first spent two seasons with the Hoosiers. The Red Raiders, with one of college footballs most expensive rosters, won their first Big 12 title last season, set a school record with 12 wins and made the 12-team College Football Playoff. ___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.

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Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. "His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country," the Seleo's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night's match against African champion Morocco. Having conquered the globe with Pel, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil was once the nation others emulated. No more. Brazil hasnt won the title since 2002 and has moved past the quarterfinals just once since, a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 semis on home soil in Belo Horizonte. "We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top," striker Vincius Jnior said Friday through an interpreter. "We are at the same level as the other major teams." Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semis, losing 2-0 to France four years ago. The Atlas Lions won their continent's title controversially in January they lost 1-0 to Senegal but were awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory because the Lions of Teranga left the field for 15 minutes during stoppage time in protest of a penalty kick awarded to their opponent. Brazil is ranked sixth in the world and Morocco seventh. "In modern football, there is no how we say? small-time team," Ancelotti said through an interpreter. "They are definitely up to the task." In their one World Cup meeting, Brazil won 3-0 in the 1998 group stage behind goals from Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Bebeto. "We all respect Brazil. Some people say its not the Brazil of before. Well, its still Brazil," Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi said through an interpreter. "They're passionate. They love football. They have great qualities. They really want to win this World Cup." En route to the title during the 1994 World Cup in U.S., Brazil became famous for the baby-rocking goal celebration by Bebeto, joined by teammates Romrio and Mazinho. Ancelotti wouldn't mind more prancing. "It's not banned to dance in the new regulations of FIFA. This is not forbidden," he said. "They want to optimize the time of play, but you can still celebrate and dance." Brazil Faces Great Expectations Back Home Brazilian fans don't anticipate a title. Some expect one and others demand it. "We have a possibility to compete to win," Ancelotti said, switching to English. "We have a good feeling." Ancelotti, the first non-Brazilian to coach the team at a World Cup, took over in May 2025 from Dorival Jnior. He has win a record five Champions League titles leading AC Milan and Real Madrid, and he is the only coach to win championships in all five major European leagues. "I respect him very much. Ive read all his books," Hakimi said playfully. "Maybe Ill have an advantage over him. I know all his secrets." Hot Weather Expected In New York Area A temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 Celsius) is forecast for kickoff at MetLife Stadium, site of the final on July 19. "We are used to the heat. Were Africans," Hakimi said. Morocco And Brazil Captains Are Friends But Not For The Next 5 Weeks Hakimi and Brazil captain Marquinhos are Paris Saint-Germain teammates and on May 30 they helped their club win a second straight Champions League title. Hakimi said he took two days off before starting World Cup preparations. "When we play together at PSG we have a good laugh and we said on the (World Cup) pitch were not teammates," Hakimi said. "We will talk, of course, but we each want to win and may the best win." Neymar Is Still Sidelined With A Calf Injury Picked for his fourth World Cup at age 34, Neymar is still recovering from a torn right calf and Ancelotti said the nation's career leader with 79 goals won't be ready to play Saturday. "We hope that he can be back in full training next week," Ancelotti said. "When we called up Neymar we didnt only call him up for his footballing qualities, which are undoubted, but also for his experience, because he can be an example for the young players that we have in the squad." Reporting by the Associated Press.

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Infantino takes a swipe at Italy: maybe they'd qualify with 64 teamsGianni Infantino, FIFA president, continues to stir controversy with his statements about the World Cup and the number of countries participating in this first historic edition.On this occasion, the head of world football was asked about his idea of increasing the number of teams in the World Cup, which had already been raised at the FIFA Council, and he surprised many by mentioning Italys absence."For now, we are enjoying this first historic World Cup with 48 teams.Maybe Italy would qualify with 64 teams. I could expand it to 228 and see if they qualify," he said to CazeTV before the opening in Mexico.As expected, his words were not well received in the boot-shaped country and were seen as a sign of disrespect. This year, Italy suffered its third consecutive elimination in the World Cup qualifiers. It has not appeared at footballs biggest stage since Brazil 2014.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.