Economist Joachim Klement failed to predict the men's World Cup winner for the first time in four tournaments after backing the Netherlands. His previous calls had correctly picked Germany, France and Argentina in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Germany had an extra-time goal by Jonathan Tah ruled out after VAR identified a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The decision became the defining flashpoint of the knockout tie.
The Guardian reports that US senator Markwayne Mullin said he was “so happy” Iran were out of the World Cup after three group-stage draws. The football consequence is clear: Iran’s campaign ended without a knockout-place breakthrough.
BBC Scotland has examined Ross Grant’s set-piece impact at Hearts and what that expertise could bring to Celtic. The key question is not whether a specialist coach sounds useful, but how much marginal gain Celtic can extract from dead-ball situations.
Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley and Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon second round, but the broader British first-round picture was harsh with 13 players out. The home contingent remains alive, but the field has narrowed quickly.
Celtic have lured set-piece coach Ross Grant from Hearts, according to BBC Scotland’s analysis of his impact. The move points to a specialist marginal-gains play rather than a headline player signing.
