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FootballManchester United are selling pieces of the Old Trafford pitch for £125 each, preserved in glass cubes after work on the surface. The initiative was announced on the day the club said its overall debt remained above £1bn.
GeneralWilliams has listed up to five upgrades for its FW48 in Azerbaijan this weekend, including a new floor, bodywork and diffuser. Meanwhile, no aerodynamic parts have been declared, with lighter components not changing the AMR26B’s design.
FootballSidelined by a right-thigh injury, Maite Zubieta already missed Atlético’s latest match and may not face her former club at Lezama on Sunday. The fixture will also see Víctor Martín come up against his former team.
FootballIn France, former footballer Jerome Rothen has strongly criticised the approach he attributes to Kylian Mbappé and his entourage in the race for the award. Journalist Daniel Riolo also voiced his discomfort with the campaign.
FootballAgainst Paris FC, Graham Hansen and Ewa Pajor drove Barcelona forward, illustrating the club’s resources during its period of reinvention.
RugbyAfter reaching the Premiership final last season, Exeter must target the title, according to Rob Baxter. The coach also stresses the importance of a fast start in an 18-match season.
FootballReal Madrid are going through a period of institutional tension, heightened by sporting results and questions surrounding Florentino Pérez.
GeneralAmerican player Amanda Anisimova has asked to be left alone following suggestions that she may be taking weight-loss medication. She says she has faced recurring cyberbullying over her appearance.
FootballThe former goalkeeper believes Vinicius is going through a difficult spell, amid whistles and debate over his performances.
GeneralWith the award approaching on 26 October, Daniel Riolo has accused Kylian Mbappé of placing too much emphasis on his individual merits. Jerome Rothen has also strongly challenged a campaign he considers excessive.
TennisAhead of the 2026 Laver Cup in London, Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer are continuing their joint social commitment through the Neon Legacy initiative.
FootballAhead of Saturday’s fight against Michael Pirotton in London, Johnny Fisher is looking towards a possible high-profile meeting with Dillian Whyte. Deontay Wilder has also been mentioned, although the heavyweight is more cautious about that possibility.
FootballBallon d’Or winner in 2025, Ousmane Dembélé has detailed the evolution in his mindset and his pursuit of efficiency. At 29, the Frenchman remains among the favourites, even though he would choose Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the winner.
TennisThe Laver Cup will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 at London’s O2 Arena. Host team Europe will try to reclaim the trophy from the Rest of the World after losing in San Francisco last season.
GeneralEight Spain players have won the World Cup, the Euros and the Nations League under Luis de la Fuente. With that core in place, they are setting the challenge at Wembley of taking Spain to a fourth Nations League final.
FootballAccording to the analysis presented, waiting for Takefusa Kubo is an obligation. His current time on the bench is described as an interlude rather than a sentence.
FootballJulen Guerrero has called for discussion, explanation and debate over the issue of San Mamés invitations. Raúl García shares the view that dialogue is needed, while declining to comment further because he does not know the matter in sufficient depth.
GeneralTen years after coining the line that “the best playmaker is a good press,” Jürgen Klopp begins with Germany tonight against Xavi Hernández’s new Netherlands. His approach could make Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz difficult to accommodate together.
GeneralIn “Victory and Forgiveness”, Johann Zarco revisits the sacrifices he made, his split from former mentor Laurent Fellon and the forgiveness he granted before Fellon’s death. The book, written by Michel Turco, goes on sale today.
GeneralAs Zinédine Zidane begins his career as a national-team coach in Turkey on Friday, Franz Beckenbauer remains the only Ballon d’Or winner to have won a major title in that role. The German’s career provides a benchmark for France’s new coach.
FootballXavi Hernández makes his debut today as national-team coach against Germany. It is a new challenge for the former Barcelona manager, whose role in the paths of Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal is being highlighted.
GeneralMatteo Moretto believes Sergio Camello’s performances and contract running until 2027 make him a particularly attractive player. The journalist also discussed Roberto Fernández and two young centre-backs being watched from the second division.
GeneralBarcelona plan to formally celebrate Christensen's contract renewal, signed on 1 July through to 2028. No date has yet been set for the event, with the Danish defender having just suffered another injury.
FootballBack in the Primera, Málaga have scored only three goals in their first seven matchdays. At 0.43 goals per game, the club have the third-lowest output across Europe’s five major leagues.
FootballDiego Llorente resumed collective training with Betis on Wednesday, without a protective mask. Marc Bartra trained individually, while Aitor Ruibal continues his recovery.
FootballReal Sociedad have formalised a partnership with Texas Football Academy, a recently created training organisation based in Austin. The agreement is designed to bring the Zubieta methodology to local young players.
Formula 1After Lewis Hamilton’s retirement at the Spanish Grand Prix, James Hinchcliffe believes Ferrari should stop pursuing the 2026 championship and turn its work towards 2027.
FootballMikel Oyarzabal has yet to score this season, but his starts to campaigns have often included waiting periods before he returned to his usual scoring standards. At Mestalla, his frustration after a missed chance illustrated the current spell.
FootballWith 15 players away on duty with their respective national teams, Mourinho is keeping activity going at Valdebebas. The players remaining in Madrid are following individual programmes, while the injured players report daily for rehabilitation.
FootballAt 19, Barcelona’s No. 10 has made a striking start to the season, with seven La Liga goals and an influence that extends to both chance creation and dribbling.