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Rooney accuses 'selfish' United players of acting 'like babies' after 4-1 Como humiliation

Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United's players following their 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como, singling out Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez for deflecting blame rather than taking responsibility.

Football Oct 22

Sainz warns it is 'premature' to guarantee F1's 2026 Middle East finale will go ahead

Williams driver Carlos Sainz, speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, says regional conflict and the looming US midterm elections make it 'very difficult' to be convinced that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi season-closing rounds can proceed as planned.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Jim Beam reports sales uplift as Cadillac F1 partnership pays off in year one

Kentucky bourbon brand Jim Beam says its founding partnership with Cadillac F1 has driven measurable sales growth and improved brand health in markets where it has invested since the team joined the grid in 2026.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Tsarukyan assured of UFC lightweight title shot at start of 2027 despite Gaethje uncertainty

Arman Tsarukyan says UFC officials have confirmed he will fight for the lightweight title at the beginning of 2027, ending speculation that a potential Gaethje–Topuria rematch could push him aside.

MMA Oct 22

McLaren sells five heritage F1 cars including two Senna title-winners and Brad Pitt's film machine

McLaren is parting with five cars from its heritage collection, among them two 1991 MP4/6As tested by Ayrton Senna and the 2023 MCL37A driven by Brad Pitt during filming of the F1 movie. The cars are being offered individually through specialist dealer Tom Hartley Jnr, with a combined estimated value of £25m to $50m.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Rennes snatches precious draw against Juventus in Europa League (2-2)

Stade Rennais held their own against Juventus in Turin on Thursday in the Europa League, securing a 2-2 draw in a match full of dramatic twists and turns.

Football Oct 22

Ballon d'Or 2026: Lamine Yamal charters private jet to London as Barcelona mobilizes

Four days before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Lamine Yamal has booked a private jet to travel with his family and close circle, according to Spanish radio Cope. FC Barcelona has also chartered a second aircraft for a club delegation.

Football Oct 22

Martin Brundle and daughter Charlie unveil 860hp Porsche 911 restomod limited to five cars

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has collaborated with his daughter Charlie and Californian firm Gunther Werks on the Brundle Edition Turbo — an 860hp, air-cooled Porsche 911 restomod of which only five will ever be built.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Fernandes' home burgled during Man Utd's 4-1 Champions League loss to Como

Bruno Fernandes returned from Italy to find his home had been broken into while he was playing in Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday. His family were not present during the incident and police attended promptly.

Football Oct 22

Fernandes escapes punishment but United privately disappointed by Carrick attack after 4-1 Como rout

Manchester United will not discipline Bruno Fernandes over his post-match criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, though the club has expressed internal disappointment at the captain's public remarks.

Football Oct 22

Ocon insists he deserves an F1 seat as Haas confirms Camara for 2027

Esteban Ocon has backed Ferrari junior Rafael Camara's promotion to Formula 1 while making clear he believes his own career should not be ending at 30. The Frenchman, who has no realistic seat options for 2027, says his Haas exit was not performance-related.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Conte opens talks with Manchester United as Carrick's position grows untenable

Antonio Conte has held preliminary discussions with Manchester United over replacing Michael Carrick, according to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, with the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss demanding full control over transfers and squad-building as conditions for taking the role.

Football Oct 22

Chase Carey reveals New York was F1's third US city target before Miami and Las Vegas

Former Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has disclosed that New York was one of only three US cities considered for a grand prix after Liberty Media's takeover, alongside Miami and Las Vegas — but was quickly ruled out as impractical.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Conte's come-and-get-me plea to United revives the same concerns that blocked him in 2021

Antonio Conte has publicly hinted he wants a return to management at a club with a faded history, with Manchester United widely seen as the target — yet the leadership deficiencies that put United off in 2021 were on full display in their 4-1 loss to Como.

Football Oct 22

Pogba announces imminent return after months without a club

Released by AS Monaco this summer after just 115 minutes of play, Paul Pogba posted a cryptic "Tic Tac" on Instagram from Monaco's training grounds, signaling an imminent signing. The MLS and Saudi Arabia are among the leading options.

Football Oct 22

Megnan-Pavé extends at Montpellier until 2029 and escapes PSG

Courted by Paris Saint-Germain over the summer, Montpellier prospect Laciné Megnan-Pavé (16) has signed a contract extension with MHSC until 2029, ending speculation over his future.

Football Oct 22

Conte demands transfer control and backroom autonomy to take Manchester United job

Antonio Conte has given Manchester United the green light to pursue him as manager but is insisting on full control over transfers and the right to appoint his own backroom staff, according to reports in Italy.

Football Oct 22

Bruno Fernandes' Cheshire home robbed by masked gang during Man United's 4-1 loss to Como

Three masked intruders broke into Bruno Fernandes' £4 million Cheshire home on Wednesday evening while the Manchester United captain was in Italy for the club's Champions League defeat to Como. Police confirmed a burglary at the Nether Alderley address, with several items stolen.

Football Oct 22

Horner breaks silence on 'abrupt and brutal' Red Bull exit after 20 years

Christian Horner has opened up about his removal as Red Bull Racing team principal in July 2025, describing the timing as 'pretty abrupt and quite brutal' while linking the shift to a broader power restructure following founder Dietrich Mateschitz's death in 2022.

Formula 1 Oct 22

Celtic host Celta Vigo in Europa League clash both sides desperately need to win

Celtic welcome Celta Vigo to Celtic Park in the Europa League league phase, with both clubs yet to register a point after two defeats apiece. The Bhoys have lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros and 4-1 to Benfica, while Celta fell to late goals against Omonoia and Juventus.

Football Oct 22