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Verstappen admits he lacked pace for win but defends Hamilton incident at Spanish GP
Max Verstappen took second place behind Kimi Antonelli at the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix, conceding he lacked the pace to challenge for victory while defending his decision to leave the track to avoid contact with Lewis Hamilton on lap one.
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Gattuso backs ex-Arsenal misfit Nuno Tavares for Real Madrid move: 'He's got everything'
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso has declared that Nuno Tavares — who made just 28 appearances for Arsenal before being shipped out — is talented enough to play for Real Madrid, citing the Portuguese defender's pace and two-footedness.
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Grimaldo penalty and David's debut goal seal Atlético's 3-0 comeback at Sociedad
Atlético Madrid turned a tight, goalless contest into a convincing 3-0 away win at Real Sociedad's Anoeta on Sunday, with Alejandro Grimaldo's 81st-minute penalty opening the floodgates before Jonathan David and Giuliano Simeone struck late.
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Uncapped Arene Landon-Lane called up by Black Ferns to cover injured Ruahei Demant
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has summoned 22-year-old first-five Arene Landon-Lane ahead of Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Scotland in Edinburgh, with co-captain Ruahei Demant sidelined by a calf injury.
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England host Spain at Wembley in Nations League opener after World Cup third-place finish
England begin their UEFA Nations League campaign at Wembley on 26 September against Spain, their first meeting since the Euro 2024 final. Further home fixtures follow against Czechia on 6 October and Croatia on 12 November.
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Madring circuit to be redesigned after action-starved Spanish GP debut draws F1 criticism
Organisers of the Madrid Spanish Grand Prix have pledged to modify the Madring circuit ahead of 2027 after its debut weekend produced little on-track action. The FIA has already submitted recommendations, and world champion Lando Norris called for structural layout changes.
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Manchester City edge controversial derby as United's 10-man advantage counts for nothing
Erling Haaland's winner — later admitted by Pro Ref to have been offside — gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, leaving United with just four points from their opening four Premier League matches despite playing against 10 men for most of the game.
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Yamal singles out Mbappe as his only Ballon d'Or rival, dismissing Kane's frontrunner status
Lamine Yamal has declared that he and Kylian Mbappe are the only two contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or, citing his La Liga title with Barcelona and World Cup triumph with Spain as decisive factors over Harry Kane's record 73-goal season.
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Rooney and Murphy brand Foden 'stupid' but agree red card was too harsh in Manchester derby
Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute of Manchester City's 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday after attempting to kick United captain Bruno Fernandes. Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy both argued two yellow cards would have been the fairer outcome.
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Crystal Palace trigger WSL investigation after using four substitution windows against Everton
Crystal Palace breached Women's Super League rules by making substitutions across four separate windows during their 1-0 opening-weekend win over Everton. The incident is without precedent in English league football and has prompted an investigation involving both clubs and referee body Pro Ref.
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Arsenal to lodge VAR complaint with Pro Ref after Sunderland penalty controversy
Arsenal will contact Howard Webb and Pro Ref after a disputed penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa at Sunderland left Mikel Arteta furious. The weekend also saw Pro Ref admit VAR erred in allowing Erling Haaland's goal to stand at Old Trafford.
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Honda replaces F1 power unit chief as Aston Martin struggles deepen in 2026
Honda Racing Corporation has appointed Yoichiro Fukao as its new Formula 1 power unit project leader, replacing Tetsushi Kakuda from 1 October, as the Japanese manufacturer looks to accelerate development after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
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Late call-up Megan Davey backs Wales to shed record-low ranking with winning mindset
Scrum-half Megan Davey, drafted into Wales's WXV Global Series squad three weeks after the initial selection, insists the side carries no losing mentality despite sitting at a record-low 13th in the World Rugby rankings.
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McTominay's Napoli future in doubt as contract talks stall amid injury return
Scott McTominay could leave Napoli this summer after Italian reports revealed a significant gap between the club and the Serie A Player of the Season over contract renewal terms. The 28-year-old is also recovering from a heart procedure that has kept him sidelined since late August.
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West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64 after battle with cancer
Ludek Miklosko, the Czech goalkeeper who made 373 appearances for West Ham United between 1990 and 1997, has died aged 64 following a battle with cancer that spread to his stomach after his 2021 diagnosis.
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Rooney demands VAR scrapped after Pro Ref apology over Haaland's offside goal
Wayne Rooney has called for VAR to be abolished in the Premier League after Pro Ref admitted a costly error in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, acknowledging that Erling Haaland's decisive goal should have been disallowed.
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Foden taunts United fans after red card as 10-man City win the Manchester derby
Phil Foden was sent off for violent conduct after just 23 minutes at Old Trafford, yet still mocked home supporters on his way out as Manchester City held on to win 1-0 through Erling Haaland's second-half goal.
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Rooney and Murphy agree Foden red card should have been two yellows in Manchester derby
Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy both argued on Match of the Day that Phil Foden's first-half red card against Manchester United should have resulted in yellow cards for both Foden and Bruno Fernandes, after City won the derby 10-man.
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Mbappé, Dembélé and the Ballon d'Or: tension worrying France ahead of squad gathering
A week before France's first squad gathering under Zinedine Zidane, crossed statements from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé over the Ballon d'Or are fuelling a rivalry that could weigh on the French dressing room.
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McGregor seen on crutches after ACL surgery with 2027 UFC return in his sights
Conor McGregor has been photographed on crutches with a fresh surgical scar on his knee, weeks after ACL and meniscus damage ended his UFC 329 comeback just 69 seconds in. The former two-division champion is targeting International Fight Week 2027 for his final contracted bout.
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