Nick Ames

Scotland to face Brazil and Morocco in World Cup group stage in repeat of France 1998 Story by Scotland come out in the draw for the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Scott Taetsch/Fifa/Getty Images Nick Ames Fri, 5 December 2025 at 7:51 pm UTC · 2 min read Sco... See more

A seriously ill Ajax fan invited to be the only supporter in attendance for the completion of their abandoned Eredivisie game against Groningen on Tuesday, was unable to realise his final wish after experiencing worsening health. The fan, named Peter, is ... See more

Terminally ill Ajax fan will be only supporter allowed in to rearranged fixture Story by Peter, who is terminally ill, will be the only fan present when Ajax and Groningen's match is replayed. Photograph: - Nick Ames Tue, December 2, 2025 at 11:48 a.m. UT... See more

The strange case of the failed drug test caused by astroturf rubber crumb The Norwegian club Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have inges... See more

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland head to Italy, Ireland go to Prague Story by Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, stands in front of a graphic showing the European playoff draw. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images Nick... See more