By BOBBY MANZI, FOOTBALL REPORTER

Published: 03:04 BST, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 04:29 BST, 6 July 2026

BBC iPlayer has crashed for some viewers during England‘s World Cup round of 16 clash against Mexico. 

Fans have taken to social media complaining about delays, the coverage intermittently dropping out, connectivity problems and insufficient video quality.

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Some supporters posted on X claiming they had heard celebrations from their local pubs and their neighbours’ houses before seeing Jude Bellingham‘s goals on iPlayer. 

According to DownDetector, the volume of user reports first surged around 1:54AM BST – just six minutes before kick-off at the Azteca. 

Despite that, there was no reference to snags during the broadcast. Instead, viewers were urged to pay for their TV Licence – if they have not already – before the start of the second half.   

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Fans in pubs spoiled the goals for local residents watching on BBC iPlayer

Reports of coverage problems on iPlayer spiked after midnight

One fan on X heard shouts from the pub before seeing Jude Bellingham’s opener

This fan says iPlayer completely cut out

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There were further complaints about delays on iPlayer

 One user on X labelled the Beeb ‘absolutely useless’

iPlayer was seemingly overwhelmed by the demand

This fan received a goal notification from the Beeb before the ball hit the back of the net on their screen

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Many fans were left frustrated after the coverage of the Three Lions’ round of 32 clash against DR Congo cut out unexpectedly for several seconds.

In the 53rd minute of the match, BBC screens suddenly froze as Jude Bellingham collected the ball inside the penalty area.

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Over 15 seconds later, the screens returned to the sound of fans inside the stadium reacting loudly, but BBC viewers were left guessing over what had happened.

Replays soon showed that Bellingham had shimmied inside the penalty area and forced an important save out of Lionel Mpasi.

Meanwhile, the Beeb’s ‘work from home’ World Cup has also raised eyebrows.  

While ITV broadcast from a plush New York City studio with the stunning backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, the BBC’s coverage is coming from their Salford base.

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The BBC are expected to head out to North America at some point during the knockouts, but have yet to confirm when their pundits and hosts will jet across the Atlantic.

Amusingly, at half time during England’s match against Mexico, BBC pundit Joe Hart remarked of the impassioned scenes at the Azteca: ‘I wish I was in that stadium’. 

As Manchester United continue to look for new signings, Ederson has been seemingly waiting in the background for his move to the club to be confirmed

Ederson is still expected to join Manchester United despite recent reports claiming the transfer was off. The Atalanta midfielder has all but joined the Reds, but an official announcement has not yet been made by the club or his representatives.

A £35million plus £3.8m in add-ons deal for the Brazilian international has been agreed with his side. In addition, personal terms have also been agreed and he will sign a four-year deal once the transfer is complete.

While the focus has been paid to other midfielders, a rumour went round today claiming the deal to sign Ederson was off. Manchester Evening News can confirm this is not the case.

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The original deal is still in place and Ederson is expected to arrive at Old Trafford. The reason why an announcement has not been made is because he is still at the World Cup with Brazil.

The South American is yet to complete a medical, which is usually one of the final processes to be completed in any transfer deal. However, he cannot carry this out with United until he is back from the World Cup.

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His medical could be completed sooner rather than later after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to Norway. A brace from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland consigned the South Americans to a disappointing loss.

It’s currently unclear as to when he will do the medical. It’s possible United may give him some time to rest and recover from the World Cup, or they could look to wrap it up as quick as possible.

Between July 18 and August 1st, Michael Carrick’s side will face Wrexham in Helsinki, Finland, Rosenberg in Trondheim, Norway and Atletico Madrid in Stockholm, Sweden. It’s currently unclear as to whether Michael Carrick could call upon him for any of these fixtures.

The friendly with Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg, Sweden on August 8 may be a target he and United set when it comes to pulling on the United shirt for the first time. By the time United embark on their Scandinavian pre-season tour, Carrick will certainly be hoping Ederson isn’t the only midfielder he can call upon.

At present, Kobbie Mainoo is the only senior central midfielder in his ranks with Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarte suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Uruguay at the World Cup. United are still being linked with several midfielders.

Previous targets Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes were all deemed too expensive by the time they joined Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur respectively. Sandro Tonali is also set to join the latter in a deal believed to be worth around £100m having previously been linked with United.

Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and, most recently Andrey Santos of Chelsea have all emerged on their transfer radar.

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Taylor Swift‘s new mother-in-law has offered a hint on how the wedding of the year unfolded. 

At a ceremony where NDAs were reportedly issued to guests and the lead-up to the celebrations were shrouded in secrecy, relatively few information has come out about the nuptials. 

Now Donna Kelce, the mother of the groom, has broken her silence on her son’s epic wedding to Swift. 

‘I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man! Magical,’ Donna, 73, told Macy’s during their 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City. 

After months of teases, rumors and conflicting reports, the couple finally married in front of 1,000 of their closest friends – and the world’s biggest stars – in a colossal blowout at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

They kept fans guessing until the very end, refusing to confirm when exactly they would say ‘I Do’, or indeed, if they already had.

The couple wed in extravagant fashion on Friday at Madison Square Garden

But at exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’, in a romantic nod to their shared initials.

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist later announced.

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor’s brother Austin acted as her ‘man of honor’, and Travis’s brother Jason was the best man.

The couple’s Love Story began three years ago this week, when Kelce first laid eyes on the songstress at her Kansas City Eras Tour concert on July 8, 2023.

The Chiefs tight end tried to meet Swift that evening, bringing along a friendship bracelet that contained his phone number. However, his attempt at handing her the jewelry was unsuccessful.

At the same time, Swift was at her own professional peak, traveling the world for her sold-out stadium shows, with Kelce flying in to support her.

Despite their hectic schedules and intense public interest in their romance, Kelce claimed that he felt calmed by both his girlfriend’s presence and down-to-earth nature.

‘Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people.… When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love,’ he told GQ.

Kelce popped the question to Swift last year in an engagement that caused the Internet to explode in celebration 

The couple’s ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler

Taylor’s new mother in law told Macy’s of the nuptials: ‘It was magical, man! Magical’

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When the couple announced their engagement in August of last year, social media exploded in celebration, with fans immediately speculating about their wedding.

Details of the nuptials were shrouded in secrecy since that day, with scant details leaking to the press.

In a statement confirming the marriage, Swift’s publicist said in a statement obtained by People: ‘The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. 

‘They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry

‘Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.’

Officers attended the scene

Police were called with reports of teenagers on the roof of a Cambridgeshire city supermarket. Cambridgeshire Police responded to a report of a group of teenagers on the roof of Tesco in Broadway, Peterborough.

The incident happened on Tuesday, June 30. Officers attended the scene on Tuesday and spoke with the teenagers. In response, the youngsters were given “words of advice” about the dangers of going on a roof.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Responded to a report of a group of teenagers on the roof of Tesco in Broadway. They were given words of advice about the dangers of going on the roof.”

Two-year-old Carson Lees from Marfleet has Congenital Pseudarthrosis (CPT), a rare bone condition causing weak bones prone to fractures

A two year old boy from Marfleet is recuperating following surgery after spending a year living with a broken leg. Carson Lees has Congenital Pseudarthrosis (CPT), a condition that causes weakened bones which are highly susceptible to fractures.

Shortly after he was born, Carson developed an unstable “false joint”, meaning a break was ultimately inevitable. Initially, medical professionals believed Carson had a positional birth defect that could be corrected through movement and physiotherapy.

However, in June 2025, his parents, Carter and Courtney, were woken by agonising screams coming from their son’s bedroom. His leg had fractured and, following numerous tests and hospital appointments, he received a diagnosis of CPT.

Courtney said: “He would’ve been about 14 months old and we woke up and he was absolutely screaming in pain, so we ran into his bedroom. You could clearly see his leg was visibly broken. We rushed him to AandE and they didn’t really know how to deal with it. The Dr in AandE said we’ll put a cast on it. We got home and thought everything was fine, it would heal within 6 weeks. The consultant who had been seeing Carson phoned and said they’d heard Carson has been in AandE, and they think it’s what they call an impending fracture. It basically confirms that it was CPT.”

However, surgery couldn’t proceed until Carson reached two years old, and he spent the previous 12 months in a clamshell cast which required replacement as he developed. The complex limb reconstruction operation lasted more than five hours and, despite the procedure, there’s no certainty Carson’s leg will properly heal, reports Hull Live.

His mother describes him as a cheerful wee lad who manages to find ways of moving about, though he occasionally gets frustrated watching what his nursery pals can do.

Courtney said: “He had to wait for the surgery when he turned two. He had a broken leg for a year on the day of his surgery. But he is literally not bothered, he finds his little ways to get around, he bum shuffles and walks on his knees. He’s really resilient. I think he gets bored and fed up when he sees what other kids do in nursery.

“He’s had it since he was born and it’s all he’s ever known. It was a waiting game for a year and he had to get his clamshell updated whenever he grew out of it. Now it’s just a waiting game. It may break again, and we could try surgery again, but with that comes more risks. It could pose more risk to the leg. If we don’t choose to get the surgery again we are possibly looking at amputation. Fingers crossed it heals.”

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Carson is currently recuperating from his operation and delighting in enjoyable pursuits, such as bowling, alongside his family. He continues using a wheelchair while his leg mends.

Throughout his stay at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, his favourite treat was getting a babycino, or “nino” as he calls it, from the hospital café. Courtney remembers the moment he fractured his leg while merely playing in his cot, explaining she “knew instantly” something was gravely amiss.

She said: “It was just like you were in a different world, like it wasn’t real. You’re expecting to wake up and it’s a normal day. We woke up to him screaming, and immediately you think ‘what’s wrong?’. You could just tell straight away something wasn’t right. Usually we’d get him out and give him a cuddle, but he was laid flat in his cot and you could see how much he was in distress.

“The consultant told us it’s an impending break. Some children with the condition are born with it already broken. It affects people differently, sometimes it can be as they start putting weight on it. They’ve said it will do that in the future. Even if the bone graft works, he’s not going to be able to participate in active sport. It will just break again. It’s just so weak.

“We’re just trying to keep him as busy as possible. He’s not allowed to weight bear and we’ve got to keep him as still as we can. We’ve bought him all new toys that he can sit and play with, without him having to go to them. We took him bowling for the first time the other day in his wheelchair. He had his little ramp and he really enjoyed that. The hospital is so amazing, just lovely people overall who put you at ease. They try to not let you stress and worry. We wanted to do some fundraising for them.”

Courtney and Carter are eager to show their gratitude to Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where Carson underwent his operation, as well as the British Limb Reconstruction Society charity. The couple plan to participate in a series of fundraising activities throughout the summer.

Further information is available at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-carsons-congenital-pseudoarthrosis-journey.

Kick off was set to take place at 1am

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England vs Mexico has been delayed by at least an hour, it has been confirmed.

The game was originally set to kick off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 1am UK time.

However it has now been confirmed the game has been moved back to at least 2am due to weather in the area.

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A FIFA statement read: “Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT).

“The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.”

There had been speculation on Friday that the game could be moved to an earlier kick off.

This would have seen the game kick off at 7pm UK time on Sunday.

The winner of this game will play Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on Sunday evening.

Pubs across England are staying open late to allow people to watch the game, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying they can stay open until 5am.

The delay to the kick off will make a late night even later for the fans staying up to watch the match.

England fans pulling an all-nighter to watch the Three Lions play against Mexico have said it is “stupid” not to take the day off on Monday.

Speaking at a watch party in Wembley, north-west London, Lorcan Finn, from Devon, said he had already taken the day off work to stay up for the early-hours kick-off.

The 22-year-old engineer told the Press Association: “I think it’s stupid not to take the day off, unless you work from home.”

Harry Becks, 27, from Ruislip, west London, also said there’s “no chance” he will go to work on Monday, adding: “I already booked the day off.”

Matt, 27, from Richmond, south-west London, who was at the fan zone with his father Terry, 62, from Preston, is also taking annual leave on Monday.

His father Terry told PA: “I’m older, I do not work. I will wake up tomorrow at home, if I’m not dead!”

A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire

A 22 -year-old woman has tragically lost her life following a skydiving accident close to Langar Airfield.

Emergency crews rushed to the location at 12.13pm on Sunday after receiving reports of an incident involving a skydiver.

The woman was discovered in a neighbouring field and declared dead at the scene. Her family have been notified and are receiving support from specially trained officers.

No further casualties were reported and a file is now being compiled for the coroner.

Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield, of Nottinghamshire Police, confirmed officers are liaising with partner agencies to determine the complete circumstances, reports Nottinghamshire Live.

She said: “This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened.

“As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman’s family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident.”

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident 306 of July 5, 2026.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service verified that crews from Bingham Fire Station were summoned to provide assistance at approximately 12.30pm.

They said: “Bingham Fire Station were called to an incident at Langar Airfield at 12.30pm to assist police.

“We remain on scene however looks like we will be leaving shortly.”

The airfield continued to be the centre of emergency operations for several hours while enquiries progressed.

Nowadays, the village offers a more calming setting for families and visitors to enjoy

A charming Cambridgeshire village offers a serene atmosphere but it once used a unique technique to keep rowdy residents in check. Litlington lies close to the county border of Hertfordshire, but it is most definitely claimed by Cambridgeshire.

Historically, the village used a bizarre building known as the village ‘Lock Up’ or the ‘Cage’ called St. Peter’s hole, to hold criminals in the Cage before they were taken to court.

The Cage was built in the 18th-century and is believed to have been last used in 1840. Before 1839, there were no police as we know them today.

The law and the peace of the village used to be enforced by parish constables and the churchwardens. The unpaid constable had many duties – his primary responsibility was to keep the peace and take charge of the parish armour.

The constable used his staff and handcuffs to apprehend offenders and the locals causing mayhem on the streets. He also levied Fines, whipped vagrants, and assisted the churchwardens in their duty of presenting parishioners who failed to attend church regularly.

Litlington’s criminals would be made to sit in the round-topped village Lock Up before being taken to appear at court. It was last used in the 1840s, when the occupant supposedly set fire to the hay which was provided for his own comfort.

Nowadays, the village offers a more calming setting for families and visitors to enjoy. Litlington houses more than 800 residents, according to the 2021 census.

The quaint village hosts a few of its own local amenities including a village shop with a post office, a village hall and a recreation ground. It previously housed a pub called The Crown on Church Street which has since closed down.

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However, house prices in Litlington reflect its popularity. According to Rightmove, the overall average of house prices in the village reached £556,180 over the last year.

In comparison, the average house price in South Cambridgeshire as a whole was £433,000 in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics.

He was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision at the Skerries 100 road race on Sunday, with all racing abandoned after the red flag incident

The rider who tragically lost his life following an incident at the Skerries 100 road race on Sunday has been identified as John ‘Plumb’ O’Donovan.

The Cork native was involved in a crash on the second day of the Dublin event, leading to all remaining races being called off after the red flag was raised.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Duke’s Bend, Baldongan, but the rider was declared dead at the location.

The West Cork Motorcycle Club announced on Sunday night that their member O’Donovan had been killed. Heartbreakingly, he is the second club member to die within recent days, after James Walsh passed away on Friday following his crash at the Tandragee 100.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow club member, John “Plumb” O’Donovan,” the West Cork MC stated.

“John was a much-loved character within the West Cork Motorcycle Club and someone who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was known for his incredible sense of humour and quick wit, his generosity, and his unwavering friendship. No matter where he went, John had a way of making people smile and bringing others together.

“John’s dedication to racing was second to none. He worked tirelessly to pursue the sport he loved, putting countless hours into preparing, improving, and giving everything he had on the track. His determined riding style earned him respect from fellow competitors, but it never left the circuit.

“Once the racing was over, John was always the first to share a laugh, crack a joke, and enjoy the camaraderie that made the racing community so special. That balance of fierce competitor and genuine friend is how so many of us will remember him.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with John’s wife Valerie, children Sean, Libby and Emily, family, loved ones, and all who are mourning his loss at this incredibly difficult time. Rest easy, Plumb.”

Members of the racing community were swift to honour a ‘wonderful character’ following the devastating announcement.

Fellow racer Eamon McKeown shared an extensive tribute, writing: “It’s extremely hard to believe the news that we lost John O’Donovan at Skerries. Johnny known to most as JD Plumb was a wonderful character who we’ve have known for over 10 years.

“He was like a second father to me and Kevin, anywhere we went Johnny was usually there making sure we had everything we needed , keeping us fed and watered. No favour was too big always there to help out in anyway he could. A fierce competitor when the visor came down , but was always encouraging to me and kept believing that I could go faster.

“Johnny give me the opportunity to move up to senior support over the winter months by letting my buy his trusty old R6 at an extremely good price, without Johnny I wouldn’t have the opportunity to ride Senior Support or ride the Southern 100 this year. We also took on alot of prep work on Johnny’s bike’s heading into 2026 and even had my first ever spin on a Supertwin on the Johnny’s lovely Aprilia.

“At Tandragee I Qualified right beside Johnny on the grid, 0.2 separated us after qualifying, in typical Johnny fashion he was quick to start the craic about the situation both of us giving eachother stick back and forth.

“We are devastated that we have lost another legend, my heart goes out to Johnny’s Wife and his children Sean, Emily and Libby. Until we meet again Johnny, Keep her pinned.”

Earlier on Sunday, the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, the organising body behind the races, released a statement expressing that it “regrets to announce a competitor has sadly passed away following a tragic accident that occurred during a race.”

In a statement, Gardaí formally confirmed the fatal incident had taken place.

“Gardai are investigating the death of a man following an incident at a closed racing circuit in Co Dublin on Sunday, July 5,” a garda spokesperson said.

“Shortly before 12:00pm, emergency services and gardai were alerted after participant in a motorcycle racing event in Skerries was involved in a single motorcycle collision at Duke’s Bend, Baldongan.

“The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The Coroner has been notified,” the statement said.

Forensic Collision Investigators are set to conduct a thorough examination of the scene.

The Skerries 100 is one of Ireland’s most celebrated and long-standing motorcycle road races, making its comeback this year following a four-year absence brought about by soaring insurance costs.

The devastating incident follows closely on the heels of the death of Cork rider Walsh, who lost his life after a serious crash at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle race in Co Armagh.

Mr Walsh was caught up in a grave incident during the Senior Support race at last weekend’s motorcycling event and tragically passed away on Friday.

Earlier this year, Czech rider Kamil Holan also lost his life at the North West 200 road races.

In May, English rider Daniel Ingham died in a crash at the Isle of Man TT event.

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