‘He loves to talk to the referee’: Thomas Tuchel tells Jude Bellingham to control his emotions

Thomas Tuchel has told Jude Bellingham that controlling his emotions and the urge to be everywhere on pitch will make him a better player for England. Bellingham saved England at Euro 2024 with his last-gasp bicycle kick against Slovakia – shouting “who else?” when he celebrated – and his determination to lift the team during the tournament meant he appeared in all areas of the pitch. Bellingham was again England’s main man as Tuchel began his reign with a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Alban

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL opener

Virat Kohli scored 59 not out off 36 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets Saturday in the opening game of the Indian Premier League. The star batter hit four fours and three sixes as Bengaluru chased down the defending champions’ 174-8 with 22 balls to spare. Phil Salt scored 56 off 31 balls, adding 95 off 51 balls with Kohli in a whirlwind opening stand that powered Bengaluru’s total of 177-3 in 16.2 overs.