FootballLyon beat Crystal Palace to make it two Europa League wins in a row
Lyon edged Crystal Palace 3-2 to claim a second straight Europa League win and move provisionally into third place in the league phase.
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Football
GeneralMilan beat Salzburg 4-0 to revive their Europa League campaign
After losing at home to Benfica in the opening round, Milan claimed their first points by beating Salzburg. The Italian side moved up to eleventh place.
FootballReis sees Mohamed Salah as the player who can lead Trabzonspor to the title
Reis praised Mohamed Salah’s ability and believes his mentality can take Trabzonspor to the Conference title. The Egyptian also influenced the match with a goal and an assist.
GeneralMuhannad Sandouqa aims to open up football to amputees in Jordan
Cancer ended his ambitions as a player, but not his commitment to football. Muhannad Sandouqa wants to develop an amputee team and is also pursuing a club for people with disabilities.
GeneralFàbregas praises Hadj Moussa after Feyenoord beat Como
After Feyenoord’s 3-2 Champions League win, Fàbregas acknowledged the Algerian winger’s impact and praised his qualities.
FootballSerbian tennis player handed 24-year ban for match-fixing
Stefan Milicevic faces a lengthy ban and a fine, with the ITIA outlining allegations of match-fixing and recruitment.
GeneralInter defend top spot with trip to Bologna
Inter Milan, top of the table on 16 points, travel to Bologna on Saturday aiming to stay in first place in the Italian championship. The seventh round also features several meetings among the leading sides.
GeneralConceição calls Salah a “legend” and addresses Juventus’ struggles
Compared with Mohamed Salah by Luciano Spalletti, Francisco Conceição praised the Egyptian and said he wants to keep learning. He also spoke about Juventus’ high expectations and the improvements the team needs to make.
GeneralFormer English league star now drives for Uber
After retiring from football, a former English league star became an Uber driver. An unexpected encounter brought his new job to light.
Formula 1Haas chose Rafael Camara for his speed, says Ayao Komatsu
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says Rafael Camara earned his 2027 seat on performance, not Ferrari ties. His Portimao test helped make the case.
FootballJavier Aguirre ends a 103-year tradition at Mestalla
The Valencia coach is moving the home dugout, which will switch sides this weekend against Athletic.
GeneralVitinha wants Ronaldo back in Portugal’s national team
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder hopes tensions within the national team will be overcome and Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Portugal’s squad.
Formula 1Bernie Collins praises Verstappen’s intelligence after Singapore radio failure
Bernie Collins believes Max Verstappen showed his racing qualities by managing the Singapore Grand Prix with a faulty radio link.
FootballAntony describes home burglary after Betis victory
After Betis won in the Champions, Antony reported a burglary at his home and described a night that turned from joy to anger.
FootballReal Madrid still struggling to keep clean sheets
Real Madrid have kept just two clean sheets in ten matches. Thibaut Courtois produced a key save in Rome, but the team’s defensive problems remain.
FootballCatalá praises a close-knit group and urges focus on Sunday
The Sabadell defender highlights the dressing-room atmosphere and says the team must concentrate on its next match.
FootballJuan Iglesias: “The key is that we all pull in the same direction”
In an interview, Juan Iglesias highlights the group’s unity and reflects on the draw with Levante, Isaac’s dismissal and the reasons behind the team’s positive start.
TennisRafa Nadal Academy expands its network with a centre in Bahrain
The Rafa Nadal Academy is opening a new sports centre on Amwaj Islands in partnership with HARVE. It is scheduled to open in the final quarter of 2027.
Formula 1Kimi Antonelli could become F1’s youngest champion in Austin
A title in Austin would erase Vettel’s age record and give Kimi Antonelli a place in Italian racing history.
FootballCologne expect to keep Said El Mala despite transfer interest
Thomas Kessler says Cologne plan to keep Said El Mala for the rest of the season. The sporting director has left open the possibility of discussing a move if a top club makes contact.
GeneralWill Zalatoris announces back surgery and a 2027 break
At 30, the golfer says he has endured “four years of hell”. He expects another operation, which he says will keep him off the tour in 2027.
GeneralAsian Cup: Salman says no immediate decision on a possible postponement
The Asian Football Confederation president says the tournament remains on schedule, while leaving open the possibility of a delay.
GeneralReal Madrid emerge as bookmakers’ leading favourite
The market has Madrid as the leading contender to finish top of the Champions League league phase. That confidence comes despite unconvincing play, fuelled by results that have swung dramatically.
FootballCristiano Ronaldo’s sister doubts he will return to Portugal duty
After his dispute with Jorge Jesus and departure from the national-team camp, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister sees a return as unlikely.
FootballCourtois embodied Real Madrid’s paradox in Rome
Despite conceding three goals in Real Madrid’s 4-3 win in Rome, Courtois was one of the team’s standout players. His involvement in possession also exposed the midfield’s limited influence.
FootballPhilippe Diallo presents a €4.1 million surplus for the federation
After Thursday morning’s executive committee meeting, the president presented the French Football Federation’s financial results, including a stronger commitment to amateur football.
FootballGeorgia-Hungary tickets are available through the federation’s official portal
Fans attending the match in Tbilisi can buy official tickets through the federation’s ticketing portal. Standard prices are listed at around 10 to 30 euros.
FootballColapinto urges fans to stop online attacks
The driver says abuse aimed at others in the sport is harming his career and future. He has called on his supporters to change their behaviour.
FootballDugarry says PSG are stronger than any team after win over City
Paris Saint-Germain impressed with a 4-2 Champions League win away to Manchester City. Christophe Dugarry praised their first half and believes they can beat any side when it matters.
FootballAtlético’s Peñas day set for 24 October amid ticket controversy
Atlético de Madrid has scheduled its annual Peñas day for Saturday 24 October, when it hosts Deportivo de la Coruña. The decision comes as the club has opted not to sell tickets to the visiting side.