FootballMason Crane relishes England recall and wants to be more than a highlight-reel bowler
Recalled by England, Mason Crane says he is buzzing. He wants to be valued for reading the game, not just for a few spectacular deliveries.
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Football
FootballTottenham show faith in Roberto De Zerbi after Old Trafford draw
A hard-earned draw in Manchester has lifted hopes around Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham are also using a week of collective work and fresh financial backing to build momentum.
GeneralJoan Gaspart admits he went too far in his comments about Messi
On the “Sólo Para Culés” podcast, the former club executive says he messaged Leo Messi and overstepped. He still wants the player to be able to say goodbye to Barça, whoever is president.
FootballJuventus fight back against Celta Vigo as Woltemade and Conceição reflect
After a disappointing first half, Juventus came from behind to win 2-1. Woltemade and Conceição discussed the comeback and the improvement still needed.
FootballAlphadjo Cisse’s hat-trick leads AC Milan to 4-0 win
AC Milan beat RB Salzburg 4-0 in the Europa League. Alphadjo Cisse scored a historic hat-trick, while insisting that the team’s success came before individual recognition.
FootballFlorentino Pérez’s Mourinho gamble is already showing its limits
Two months into José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid, the mission set by Florentino Pérez is under strain: control the stars and revive the team.
FootballVinícius’ decline leaves Real and Mourinho facing a dilemma
Vinícius’ current level is complicating Mourinho’s choices. Real Madrid has nevertheless given him an influence that appears greater than his performances warrant.
FootballFlick’s Barça shoots every four minutes
Averaging 21.9 attempts per match, Barça are showing a strong desire to finish their moves. Several games underline the trend.
FootballNemanja Gudelj rescues Getafe after Craiova take the lead
Getafe avoided defeat in their Conference League opener after falling behind to Universitatea Craiova. Nemanja Gudelj’s long-range strike earned the Spanish side a point.
GeneralMikel Merino recalls Dortmund bus attack: “I’m lucky to be alive”
Mikel Merino describes the explosion that struck Borussia Dortmund’s bus in 2017 and the scenes that stayed with him. Marc Bartra was injured in the attack.
FootballNico Williams rejected Barcelona over registration guarantees
Félix Tainta says uncertainty over whether his client could be registered and play outweighed the pull of a move to Barcelona.
FootballBetis beat Porto to join the Champions League leaders
A penalty secured Betis a win over Porto. Pellegrini’s side now share the lead on points with PSG, Barça and Madrid.
FootballMarco Rose praises Bournemouth after Sturm Graz victory
Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Marco Rose praised his squad’s attitude and stressed the need to build on the result.
BasketballPedro Martínez: “I’m a fan of Facu Campazzo”
After Real Madrid’s EuroLeague win over ASVEL Villeurbanne, Pedro Martínez praised Facu Campazzo’s effort and mentality, beyond the statistics.
BasketballJasikevicius jokes about his team’s EuroLeague blocks record
Fenerbahçe set a new EuroLeague record for blocks. Jasikevicius saw the mark as a sign of his team’s defensive shortcomings.
FootballGiráldez rues Celta’s defeat: “We leave empty-handed”
Beaten 2-1 by Juventus in the Europa League, Celta let a result slip away, leaving their coach frustrated. Claudio Giráldez nevertheless still believes they can qualify.
FootballOlympiacos beat Marseille to claim a fourth straight win
Olympiacos defeated Olympique de Marseille 1-0 in the Europa League, with Santiago Hezze scoring early.
FootballEvanilson, Rayan and Rodríguez seal historic European home win for Bournemouth
Goals from Evanilson and Rayan, followed by an injury-time penalty from Álvaro Rodríguez, secured Bournemouth’s Europa League win over Sturm Graz.
FootballHugo Álvarez calls Juventus’ win unfair after Celta defeat
Celta’s goalscorer Hugo Álvarez says his side did not deserve the result after Juventus completed a comeback through Kolo Muani in stoppage time.
FootballRennes come from behind to give Franck Haise his first European win
Stade Rennais beat OFI Crete 2-1 in the Europa League, earning Franck Haise his first victory in European competition.
FootballJuventus stun Celta with a stoppage-time winner
Celta held Juventus at bay for much of their Europa League clash, but Kolo Muani turned the contest in its final moments.
GeneralNordsjælland take a point away to Hearts
Nordsjælland opened their Conference League league-phase campaign with a 1-1 draw at Hearts. Ibrahim Adel started and played the full match.
GeneralHaitham Hassan assists as Celtic fall 4-1 to Benfica
Haitham Hassan came on after half-time and set up Celtic’s goal in a 4-1 defeat by Benfica on matchday two of the Europa League league phase.
FootballLiverpool threat prompts Barcelona to secure Marc Bernal’s future
Barcelona has reached an agreement with its young midfielder on a deal through 2031. Liverpool’s interest, including a planned €60 million offer, was a factor in the negotiations.
GeneralMohamed Salah inspires Trabzonspor to 4-2 win over KuPS
Trabzonspor beat KuPS 4-2 in the Conference League, with Mohamed Salah involved in both first-half goals and now on 12 contributions in 8 matches.
FootballSergio Gómez rues the draw and urges his side to be more clinical in Europe
After a performance he viewed as positive overall, Sergio Gómez said his side needed to make better use of its chances.
FootballLyon defeat Crystal Palace in the Europa League
Pierre Sage’s return to Lyon ended in a 3-2 defeat for Crystal Palace. The visitors rallied after the break but could not find an equaliser.
FootballInfantino apologises after shelving plan to open World Cup to private investors
After shelving his proposal, Gianni Infantino apologised for the way it was handled and communicated. Fifa Council members, however, said they had not received satisfactory answers.
GeneralAmina Orfi ends losing run against Nouran Gohar to reach final
The world number one defeated Nouran Gohar in four games after five previous losses to her rival. She will meet Hania El Hammamy for the title.
GeneralCissé hits a hat-trick in Milan’s emphatic win over Salzburg
Milan fielded a reshuffled side without Modric and still ran up a big win over Salzburg, led by Cissé’s hat-trick.