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Did Geoff Hurst's goal in the 1966 World Cup final cross the line?

MailOnline spoke to scientists about 'the most controversial goal in football history' - Geoff Hurst's second goal at Wembley Stadium in July 1966.

Fans go wild over Jude Bellingham's 'cold' penalty in England's shootout victory against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

The midfielder had the chance to put his side 2-0 ahead and did exactly that as he stuttered his run-up before sending Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer the wrong way.

England are a tough watch and play like a lion in a cage which reacts when you poke them... but Gareth Southgate managed it well, writes GRAEME SOUNESS

GRAEME SOUNESS: It was functional, attritional, hard to watch but you have to say England took fabulous penalties. Those left in the tournament will know England won't be easy.

Emma Raducanu has matured and is playing top 10 tennis... she is back in a big way and can go all the way to the Wimbledon final, writes JOHN LLOYD

JOHN LLOYD: Emma Raducanu can win Wimbledon. There is no reason why she can't go all the way. But even if she does lose on Sunday, she's back and in a big way.

Daniela Hantuchova: Musician, model and tennis star

Serena Williams shares heartfelt video tribute to Andy Murray amid the British tennis star's Wimbledon farewell

Murray, 37, suffered defeat in the men's doubles with brother Jamie Thursday and he bid a tearful farewell to SW19 in his last Wimbledon before retirement at the Olympics.

IndyCar Mid-Ohio: O’Ward fastest from Rahal, Herta in FP2

Five different teams in top five spots, as teams get a full-dry session to get to grips with new IndyCar hybrid engines

Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand call for extra-time to be SCRAPPED - as BBC pundits warn players could 'reach breaking point' if the football schedule gets even busier

The BBC pundits voiced their concerns after neither France nor Portugal were able to find a winning goal during 120 minutes of football on Friday night.

TV REVIEW: Just like Gareth Southgate's England side, the BBC raised their level for quarter-final coverage - Gary Lineker and Co were brilliant as the Three Lions marched on at Euro 2024

TV REVIEW BY ROGER ALTON: It was perfect Saturday evening TV drama - two hours of gripping narrative with several plot lines that left you guessing how it would all end.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survives a HUGE scare at Wimbledon as he narrowly edges five-set, four-hour epic on Centre Court against Frances Tiafoe

With Tiafoe in full flight this was an agonising experience for Alcaraz, champion in the men's singles here a year ago, and so for the Spaniard to come through 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 spoke volumes.

Football legend’s wife dies after falling ill on flight

Alex de Minaur feels 'lucky' over armchair Wimbledon ride after opponent pulls out just minutes before match

Aussie Alex de Minaur has declared he's a lucky man following his comfy armchair ride into the second week of Wimbledon.

Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously catches out cameraman at Euro 2024 with shock free-kick decision during Portugal's quarter-final clash with France

Ronaldo had been slammed by fans during Portugal's last-16 match for his dominance in taking their free kicks, despite rarely troubling the goal, but made a surprising decision against France.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France... as ex-Man United star insists his side 'deserved MORE'

There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star's last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, but it seems he may have some unfinished business.

Top seed Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Putintseva

Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon hopes went up in flames as the world number one disintegrated under huge pressure from fiery Kazakh Yulia Putintseva who battled back superbly to win their third-round...

British men's Wimbledon hopes end as Cam Norrie is knocked out by fourth seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets after a mammoth third-set tiebreak

The No 4 seed powered into the second week at the All England Club in two hours and 30 minutes, eliminating the last remaining British man in the draw.

Novak Djokovic is given a major scare on Centre Court by British wildcard - and world No 277 - Jacob Fearnley to reach Wimbledon's third round

Novak Djokovic was given a real scare on Centre Court by plucky Brit Arthur Fearnley, eventually winning 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 to reach round three.

Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1

Swiatek was on a 21-match winning streak and looked on course to cruise into the last 16 at the All England Club when she claimed the opener, but the Kazakhstan player hit back.

Germany outraged over Euro 2024 exit: 'Cheated!'

Emma Raducanu breezes past world number nine at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu has stormed to victory in her third round match at Wimbledon tonight beating Maria Sakkari 6-2 6-3.

Canada put to the sword as rampant Scotland get their summer tour off to a flier

SCOTLAND scored 11 tries in a thumping victory over Canada in Ottawa last night.

Gareth Southgate will be contemplating dropping sluggish Harry Kane. And few fans would complain, writes DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: The dilemma now for Gareth Southgate is what do with his captain and talisman for the semi-final, because I think he got a bit lucky against the Swiss.

Marquez bemoans "worst MotoGP weekend of the year" in German GP

Crashes and mechanical troubles held back Marquez as he could only recover to sixth on one of his favourite tracks

Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'

Raducanu is due to play her fourth-round match against New Zealand's Lulu Sun on Sunday, and at this stage there is no suggestion her wrist injury will rule her out of that match.

Netherlands confirmed as England's semi-final opponents as Euro 2024's final four line-up is revealed

The Three Lions needed a penalty shootout to get past Switzerland, and then had to wait to learn their next opponents as the Netherlands faced Turkey in Berlin.

Harry Kane is 'England's Cristiano Ronaldo', claims Jamie O'Hara - as he calls the Three Lions captain 'LAZY' and says 'he doesn't look fit'

Jamie O'Hara has described Harry Kane as England's version of Cristiano Ronaldo, as he slammed the Three Lions captain.

Switzerland spotted using a bizarre secret weapon worth hundreds of pounds during training ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-final tie against England

Curious snaps of goalkeepers Yann Sommer and Gregor Kobel being put through their paces during their latest training session on Friday have been released.

Stony-faced after Spain pain! German WAGs look dejected after Euro 2024 quarter-final knockout with Julian Nagelsmann's teary girlfriend consoled in the stands

The hosts were eliminated in a pulsating showdown in Stuttgart with Mikel Merino breaking their hearts after guiding home a header in the 119th minute.

Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024

Les Blues knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in a dramatic penalty shootout last night after Joao Felix saw his effort, the only miss, hit the woodwork.

Chelsea fans begin to get excited after £28m signing Estevao Willian scores incredible goal for Palmeiras as they ask 'what have we signed?!'

Chelsea supporters believe they have signed the next big thing after seeing new signing Willian Estevao Willian net an outrageous goal for Palmeiras on Thursday night.

Prince William embodies nation watching nail-biting England win

Prince William encapsulated the emotions of all of England as he watched the Three Lions come from behind and scrape to victory on penalties against Switzerland at the Euros.

England fans slam Gareth Southgate's 'criminal' decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold, as they question why two other England stars have been left out for Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland

England fans have been left baffled by Gareth Southgate 's decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold for today's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

Roberto Martinez delivers update on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future in wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 knockout - after superstar dropped retirement hint

Ronaldo had admitted this European Championship is likely to be his last and question marks remain over whether he will be involved in Martinez's future plans.

Who are Gareth Southgate's Monument Men? Assessing the five players who've been a constant in the England manager's squad since Euro 2016

Gareth Southgate will become only the third England manager to reach a Century of games on Saturday, with five key players proving the bedrock of his reign.

Revealed: Why Germany were not awarded an extra-time penalty despite Jamal Musiala's shot hitting Marc Cucurella's hand... before the hosts were dumped out of Euro 2024

Cucurella's hand was by his side but blocked Musiala's goalbound effort, immediately sparking appeals from German players for penalty in extra time.

Warriors v Bulldogs: Burton breaks brave Warriors' hearts in Sydney stunner

Matt Burton's golden point field goal saw his side home in what will go down as one of the best games of the year.

F1 British GP: Norris completes Friday clean sweep as rain scuppers late FP2 runs

McLaren's Lando Norris set a 1m26.549s in FP2 as rain curtailed final long-run plans

Novak Djokovic breaks Wimbledon 'Golden Rule' but clarifies he was given the 'thumbs up' to stray away from strict policy

Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to tennis this week at Wimbledon. However the seven-time champion broke Wimbledon's golden rule in his opening round game.

Nick Kyrgios delights fans with a practice session with former rival Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios and former rival Novak Djokovic have stepped out for a light-hearted practice session at Wimbledon, with the Aussie targeting a return to action soon.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is stopped from announcing two new arrivals during first press conference since taking charge at Anfield

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had to step in to prevent Arne Slot from revealing the names of two new arrivals during his first press conference.

Pro cyclist André Drege, 25, tragically passes away in Tour of Austria

Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court in a re-run of their 2021 US Open semi-final to reach fourth round

The pair's only meeting before their Centre Court appointment saw Sakkari the biggest beast of the casualties she racked up as she blazed her path to that miraculous US Open final in 2021.

Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England - just when he was about to receive a serve!

The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after being sent to a shoot-out, following a goalless 120 minutes of football in Dusseldorf.

Olivia Dunne jokes about Olympics 'snub' in hilarious TikTok video after Simone Biles and co were confirmed to be heading to Paris

Dunne posted a 14-second montage of her lowlights to sarcastically mourn the snub. The failed dismounts and falls were accompanied by a bass-boosted version of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Rio Ferdinand names the one England player that MUST start against Switzerland at Euro 2024 and jokes he will 'walk home' if Gareth Southgate doesn't play them

Boss Southgate is widely expected to make changes for the quarter-final showdown this weekend but Ferdinand is adamant one star must play.

Portugal defender Nuno Mendes leaves fans saluting one of the 'best penalties EVER' after he scored during tense shootout defeat by France in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co crashed out of the tournament after losing on spot-kicks, having been taken the distance in a tense showdown in Hamburg.

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: British GP

Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's British Grand Prix.

Fans claim it's the 'same old story with English referees' after Toni Kroos' crunching tackle on Pedri - which rules him out of Euro 2024 - went unpunished by Anthony Taylor during Spain and Germany's quarter-final

Taylor's performance came into the spotlight early in the match after opting against booking Toni Kroos for a foul on Pedri in the fifth minute, before later harshly booking Spain's Robin Le Normand.

All Blacks great Sir Bryan ‘Beegee’ Williams fights to stop Ponsonby Rugby Club being booted out of Western Springs

Ponsonby has produced 48 All Blacks – more than any other club.

Sports stars in Wimbledon Royal Box won't see Murray and Raducanu

Andy Murray has been denied a final Wimbledon match after Emma Raducanu pulled out of their mixed doubles clash in South West London this evening, citing stiffness in her right wrist.