Stuart Walker 
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely regarded as two of the best players to have played the game. But there have been a number of talented strikers over the years who should be included in any conversation about the best in the history of the sport. Here, we have picked out our top 10 strikers to have graced the field.
Wimbledon celebrates the career of Roger Federer today so we’re looking back at all his grand slam victories. Federer, who announced his retirement last September, will have his achievement of winning a record eight grand slam titles in SW19 recognised during a special ceremony before the action on Centre Court begins at 1.30pm. Here are all the Federer grand slam wins during the 41-year-old’s incredible career.
Former Spain, Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has brought the curtain down on his glittering career. The 36-year-old, who also represented Chelsea, Monaco and Como, won titles in the Premier League and LaLiga, plus a World Cup and two European Championships for his country.
Pat Cummins led Australia to a two-wicket victory in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The Australia captain held his nerve in a heart-pounding chase that left Ben Stokes and his England team distraught.
Barcelona hold a slender advantage going into their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg as they look to move one step closer to a domestic treble. Eder Militao’s own goal was enough to separate the sides in the first leg at the Bernabeu.
Wolves gave another glimpse of their improvement under Julen Lopetegui last time out when victory over Southampton made it two Premier League wins on the spin for the first time this season. They played more than an hour with 10 men at St Mary’s but finished strongly to come from behind for a 2-1 success.
Fourth-placed Norwich can jump above faltering Blackburn in third if they secure back-to-back wins since returning from the World Cup break. Rovers will travel to Norfolk reeling from a 4-1 defeat to Preston in the Lancashire derby at Ewood Park and without a win at Carrow Road since 1999.
As the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing enters its final weeks, we have looked at the factors that could make the difference for the remaining couples.
Brazil are the most successful side in World Cup history and will be seeking a sixth triumph in Qatar. The Selecao have not advanced beyond the quarter-finals since their 2002 victory, but Serbia have failed to progress from the group stage in the last three editions.
Portugal are competing at their sixth successive World Cup finals and start their Group H campaign as hot favourites to beat Ghana. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co had to come through the play-offs to qualify for Qatar, but have a talented enough squad to go deep into the tournament.
Costa Rica and Spain are two defensively solid sides and this clash may well prove that, especially if both teams take a more tentative approach to this World Cup opener. However, with Japan and Germany in the same group, La Roja will want to make sure of picking up three points.
These teams will be keen to make up for lost time when they arrive in Qatar, although Wales have more to make up for than USA when they clash at the World Cup. The Welsh are making only their second appearance on the biggest stage in football, and first since 1958.
Potential dark horses Denmark begin their World Cup challenge against Tunisia and the Red and Whites are rated a cut above. As Euro 2020 semi-finalists, they will be strongly tipped to get their campaign off to a winning start against well-organised but limited opponents.
A week before the 2023 schedule gets under way – with two events on two different continents – the 2022 DP World Tour season draws to a close and we’ve picked out our DP World Tour Championship predictions at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.