Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-22
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Foyle Sportsound (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 21:00:00)
Derry City are off to the Tallaght Stadium to take on Shamrock Rovers. -
Ghana's Partey ready to play against England (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 19:50:09)
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener. -
Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 19:25:29)
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place". -
Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top? (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 19:08:00)
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s. -
Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 18:43:13)
Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager. -
All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 18:11:50)
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria. -
All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 18:11:50)
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria. -
'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 18:00:49)
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria. -
Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 17:59:38)
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters? -
How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 17:39:02)
BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil. -
'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 17:32:59)
Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer. -
Itauma handed everything on a plate - Hrgovic (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:56:30)
A tetchy Filip Hrgovic said British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a "plate" in a tense news conference in London. -
Cancer charity cash stolen from Wilson's home (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:46:56)
Former world champion Kyren Wilson is burgled while playing in a snooker event in Leicester -
'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:38:50)
Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout. -
The brain cancer patient targeting Commonwealth medal this summer (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:30:14)
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn targets a home medal at Glasgow 2026 with new treatment slowing the growth of his inoperable brain tumours. -
Uncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:12:53)
Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India. -
Draper beats Giron on return from injury at Eastbourne (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:08:55)
Watch how GB's Jack Draper returns from a two-month knee injury to beat USA's Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5). He will now face fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones. -
Wales duo Lewis and Jones depart Gloucester-Hartpury (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 16:01:59)
Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will leave Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, the club has confirmed. -
Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 15:59:51)
Manchester United's plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site to build it on. -
Itoje rested as Caluori among five England call-ups (BBC Sport 2026-06-22 15:58:25)
England captain Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on 4 July after being left out of the entirety of the summer's Nations Championship action.