George Flood

Senior Sport Editor

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George Flood is a Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard, co-running the sport desk and covering breaking news, features and live events from right across the sporting spectrum. He specialises particularly in football, boxing, rugby, NBA and the NFL, but maintains a keen interest in a range of other sports. George first joined Evening Standard in January 2019 and previously worked for MailOnline, International Business Times UK and Sports New Media after graduating from university with a full NCTJ qualification.

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George Flood is a Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard, co-running the sport desk and covering breaking news, features and live events from right across the sporting spectrum. He specialises particularly in football, boxing, rugby, NBA and the NFL, but maintains a keen interest in a range of other sports. George first joined Evening Standard in January 2019 and previously worked for MailOnline, International Business Times UK and Sports New Media after graduating from university with a full NCTJ qualification.

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Football

Belgium vs Egypt lineups: Confirmed team news and predicted XIs

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14 Jun 2026
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14 Jun 2026
Football

Spain XI vs Cape Verde: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been struggling with hamstring issues in build-up to tournament

14 Jun 2026
Football

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Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah go head to head again in Group G opener in Seattle

14 Jun 2026
Football

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14 Jun 2026
Football

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Spain left-back will swap Stamford Bridge for the Bernabeu after World Cup, despite Barcelona links

14 Jun 2026
Football

England stars take shelter at World Cup after 'deadly' tornado warning

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14 Jun 2026
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Sport

World Cup bus set on fire in New York as Knicks' NBA win sparks chaos

A 17-year-old was shot in the foot in Times Square as chaotic celebrations erupted

14 Jun 2026
Football

Arsenal handed major new Bouaddi transfer boost as fans demand signing

Gunners supporters desperate to land Lille’s teenage sensation after remarkable World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil

14 Jun 2026
LIVE

World Cup 2026 LIVE: News and updates as Scotland prepare for opener

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13 Jun 2026
Football

Former Millwall boss and Watford legend Kenny Jackett dies aged 64

An ex-Wales international, Jackett also coached the likes of Swansea, Wolves, Rotherham and Leyton Orient during a long managerial career

12 Jun 2026
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England 3-0 Costa Rica: Three Lions dominate World Cup warm-up - LIVE

Three Lions’ final pre-tournament friendly went ahead after storm forced one-hour kick-off delay in Orlando

11 Jun 2026
Football

Why Tottenham signed Senesi as squad number and start date revealed

Spurs wasting no time in summer transfer market after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation

10 Jun 2026
Football

Thunderstorms could disrupt England vs Costa Rica World Cup warm-up

Stormy weather is forecast ahead of kick-off in Orlando on Wednesday

9 Jun 2026
Football

Man Utd eye shock move for another Chelsea star after Palmer links

Old Trafford could yet be surprise alternative destination for Blues regular this summer

8 Jun 2026
Football

Man Utd star suffers new injury scare in double blow before World Cup

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8 Jun 2026
Football

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8 Jun 2026
Football

Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player, odds

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Football

Why is Arsenal trophy parade taking place on Sunday?

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