GeneralChivu admits Inter felt the pressure after Shakhtar win
Inter’s coach explained his team’s tactical choices and said the players showed a willingness to suffer that had been missing before.
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Formula 1Jorge Martín hopes for battles at the Australian Grand Prix
Ahead of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix, Jorge Martín says he is ready to return to Phillip Island despite facing a first test there on the Aprilia.
FootballAlexis scored Barcelona’s first goal at Da Luz
On 2 October 2012, Alexis scored Barcelona’s first goal at Da Luz in a 0-2 Champions League win over Benfica. Carles Puyol’s injury, however, overshadowed the result.
FootballCarrick apologises after Manchester United’s heavy defeat by Como
Beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, Manchester United prompted a sharp bout of self-criticism from their manager, who apologised to the supporters.
Formula 1Norris can still avoid finishing the season outside the top five
Sixth on 201 points with six races to go, the reigning champion remains within reach of those ahead, but a finish outside the top five would carry historical significance.
FootballBarkley and Buendía score as Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1
Aston Villa made it three wins from three in the Champions League. Ross Barkley and Emiliano Buendía scored before Henrik Heggheim’s own goal and a late Peter Christiansen volley.
FootballOnly Real Madrid reached 20 European wins faster than Emery’s Aston Villa
Aston Villa reached the 20-win mark in the Champions League after beating Viking, with only one club having got there faster.
FootballNico Paz inspires Como to a 4-1 win over Manchester United
Nico Paz scored twice and set up another goal as Como beat Manchester United. The result marks a major moment for the Italian club.
FootballLevante beat Athletic 3-1 after Laporte’s red card left visitors down to ten
Levante took all three points in their rearranged match against Athletic. Laporte was sent off as his side searched for a way back into the game.
FootballBernardo Silva opens his Real Madrid account against Leipzig
The Portuguese midfielder scored his first goal for Madrid in the Champions League, putting his side ahead in the 43rd minute after a difficult first half.
FootballDavies features against Arsenal from his new position
A video puts Davies in focus against Arsenal from a new position, as the London club had taken the lead through Eze.
FootballThibaut Courtois removed from Belgium’s WhatsApp group
After saying he wanted to step back from the national team, the Real Madrid goalkeeper was removed from Belgium’s WhatsApp group. He had, however, changed his mind about retiring internationally after the World Cup.
Formula 1Mercedes unveils special blue livery for the United States Grand Prix
The team will replace its W17’s usual silver with blue at the United States Grand Prix, extending the MANUFAKTUR theme across several parts of its set-up.
FootballBarcelona leads Real Madrid in search figures ahead of the Clasico
As the season’s first Clasico approaches, September’s figures put Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid in online interest. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal also rank above Kylian Mbappé among the most-searched players.
GeneralMaria Herrera wants to bring the women’s world championship to MotoGP
The two-time world champion sees room for growth in the women’s championship and hopes to stage one of its races in MotoGP.
FootballMilan backs supporters’ boycott over away-ticket prices
Milan is backing its supporters’ planned boycott of the trip to Udinese and is urging the Italian League to address away-ticket costs.
FootballComo and Manchester United squad values add to scrutiny of Carrick
Transfermarkt values Manchester United’s squad at €928.80m, against €568.15m for Como. Ahead of their Champions League meeting, Michael Carrick’s future is also shaping the exchanges between the managers.
Formula 1Hockenheim is talking to F1, but a return remains theoretical
The German circuit wants the world championship to become its flagship event. Joern Teske says the chances of securing public funding are “virtually zero”.
FootballBaskonia says Galbiati wanted to join Barça and move on three emblematic players
At Velimir Perasovic’s presentation, Félix Fernández set out the club’s version of Paolo Galbiati’s departure. The sporting director says the former coach wanted to join Barça and part with three important players.
FootballCourtois says he was removed from Belgium players’ WhatsApp group
The goalkeeper says he is no longer in the chat used to share practical information with players. His removal comes after he made a possible return to the national team conditional on a particular circumstance.
GeneralPETA urges Crystal Palace to retire its eagle mascot
The animal rights organisation wants the club to stop bringing its bald eagle to match events. Caris Bennett has criticised Phoenix’s role as entertainment for football supporters.
FootballKimmich bereaved before Bayern Munich’s match against Arsenal
Bayern Munich will be without Joshua Kimmich against Arsenal after the death of his father, Berthold, German media report.
FootballAustralia collapse for 99 as South Africa fight back
Australia were bowled out for 99 by South Africa, whose remarkable fightback continued. A first-innings total of 425 has left Australia under mounting pressure.
Formula 1Fernando Alonso to get an official biography in March 2027
The book, titled “Alonso” and written by Andrew Benson, is due as the next season begins a fresh title battle. It also promises to look beyond the public milestones of the driver’s career.
Formula 1Piastri sees no miracle fix for McLaren’s problems this season
With six races remaining, Oscar Piastri believes McLaren has reached the car’s short-term limits. The team heads into the United States Grand Prix just seven points ahead of Red Bull.
FootballFabregas returns to Old Trafford with memories of the “pizza scandal”
The incident after Arsenal-Manchester United in October 2004 fuelled speculation for years. Fabregas later described how he threw the piece of pizza.
FootballPhil Brown says Danish players were key to Bolton’s rise
Phil Brown, who worked as assistant manager and first-team coach alongside Allardyce, sees Bolton’s Danish contingent as central to the club’s progress from the Second Division to the Premier League.
Formula 1Mercedes to run upgrades on both Antonelli and Russell cars in Austin
Mercedes has confirmed Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will both use its latest car upgrades at the United States Grand Prix, after splitting the specifications in Singapore.
FootballJoan Garcia keeps Barça in the contest despite conceding four goals
Against PSG, Barça’s goalkeeper made save after save and was named his team’s best player, with one exception: Xavi Espart.
FootballAraujo says Liverpool move brought the change he needed
On loan from Barcelona, Ronald Araujo says he is happy at Liverpool and keen to keep improving. His performances are fuelling the possibility of a purchase option being exercised.