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Formula 1Fred Vasseur acknowledges Red Bull’s form but questions whether the team is currently the benchmark in Formula 1. Max Verstappen’s recent wins are not enough, in his view, to settle the pecking order.
FootballA free agent since leaving Monaco, the midfielder has not given up on professional football. He is reportedly considering a few possible new challenges.
FootballIn prolific Süper Lig form, Salah approaches an important European fixture with Trabzonspor after two difficult qualifying ties.
GeneralThe delegation was welcomed on its return from Tunisia after topping the overall standings and winning 55 medals.
FootballThe former Liverpool player rejects relegation but wants firm measures against Manchester City in the name of fairness in football.
FootballBefore hosting Oporto, Betis have a mixed European record against Portuguese teams on home soil. They have won just once in four games, including a victory over Vitória de Guimarães.
FootballPre-selected for the September and October camps, the Lens defender was ultimately left out. He says he has turned that disappointment into motivation as he continues to pursue a place in the France team.
FootballGirona can take the initiative but has yet to sustain its grip on matches. Its visit to Tenerife again exposed that difficulty.
GeneralBarcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are among the teams in action on a matchday featuring several major fixtures. First-round results have already added intrigue to the schedule.
GeneralAndy Carroll says well-known players told him they had been sexually abused by men. He has also spoken about the assault he says he experienced and its lasting impact.
GeneralThe journalist sharply criticised the way Joan Gaspart addressed Leo Messi, while leaving open the debate over the player’s place alongside the club.
FootballGorka Guruzeta and Maroan Sannadi are among Terzic’s forward options. Guruzeta’s minutes and recent absences offer a picture of their place in the rotation.
FootballAtalanta ended a three-match losing run with a 3-1 win over Venezia. They held on after a late sending-off, despite a spirited response from their opponents.
FootballAfter a commanding start in the Champions League, Bayern travel to Norway to face Viking Stavanger on artificial turf, with questions also hanging over their Bundesliga start.
FootballEdin Terzic kept Iñaki Williams up front for the trip to Vallecas, even with “Guru” back in the squad.
FootballTottenham’s right-back could leave the Premier League and is seriously considering a return to Spanish football. Barcelona are tracking his situation, but have made no official offer.
GeneralCuti Romero scored in the 2-1 win over Alavés, bringing Atlético defensive authority and renewed belief in its trophy ambitions.
GeneralAhead of the meeting with Villarreal, Kevin De Bruyne says playing further back could allow him to continue for two more years.
GeneralThe 35-year-old midfielder is set to face his former club, Barcelona, after playing only 11 minutes for Galatasaray this season.
FootballAfter the win over Le Mans, the pundit says the level of Paris’s bench raises legitimate expectations and questions.
FootballAfter beating Slavia Prague, RC Lens host a Sporting side that also won on the opening matchday. Kick-off is set for Tuesday, 13 October at 18:45.
FootballNamed to Manchester City’s leadership group, Marc Guéhi says guiding others begins with setting an example and staying true to yourself.
FootballThe 20-year-old midfielder, on loan at Dundee from Manchester United, faces a lengthy spell out after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
FootballThe Manchester United midfielder reflects on a period of limited playing time and the habits that helped him stay ready. Amorim had left the club by the time Mainoo returned to the side.
Formula 1McLaren plans to introduce upgrades in stages. Andrea Stella says they are intended to support the team’s immediate competitiveness and inform development of next season’s car.
FootballBayley Hester, Finlay Holcroft and Jaydon Jones are heading out on one-month loans to gain senior experience.
FootballThe French midfielder says Isaac did nothing wrong in celebrating his goal. He also reflects on his team’s missed chances after taking a two-goal lead.
FootballA former Barça president has taken aim at Lionel Messi. Joan Gaspart has also lamented that the Argentinian has yet to greet the club’s supporters.
FootballBeaten 4-1 at Coventry, Newcastle have now lost twice in three matches. Matthias Jaissle apologised to the travelling supporters, while Jamie Carragher criticised the team’s physical resilience.
FootballAfter the match, García Plaza lamented the equaliser and the deflections on the goal conceded, while praising his players.