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Injury-ravaged France hand Capilla debut as Dupont and Ntamack reunite against Fiji

Bayonne back-row Esteban Capilla will earn his first France cap off the bench against Fiji in Lyon on Saturday, with Fabien Galthié forced into the call by a growing injury list that includes Emmanuel Meafou, Thibaud Flament, Matthieu Jalibert and Anthony Jelonch.

Rugby Nov 5

Antonelli's maiden F1 title in Mexico nearly ended by a cracked sump four laps from glory

Kimi Antonelli clinched his first Formula 1 world championship in Mexico City, but Mercedes have revealed his W17 suffered a cracked sump in the closing laps, leaving the Italian on the brink of retirement just as the title was within reach.

Formula 1 Nov 5

Anderson and Ndiaye lead City's summer signings as Doku struggles to rediscover form

Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye have emerged as Manchester City's most influential summer arrivals under Enzo Maresca, with Anderson drawing praise from Erling Haaland after a decisive Champions League display against RB Leipzig and Ndiaye joint-topping the assist charts.

Football Nov 5

Greenwood scores to sink Liverpool as ex-United star urges him to 'come home'

Mason Greenwood netted and helped Fenerbahce beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, prompting former Manchester United defender Clayton Blackmore to publicly call for the 25-year-old's return to Old Trafford.

Football Nov 5

Keane rules out management return as Carrick faces United sack pressure

Roy Keane has cast doubt on a return to management, admitting he has 'no going back now' after years in punditry — even as Manchester United weigh whether to sack Michael Carrick following a single win in nine Premier League games.

Football Nov 5

Merino's father sets Champions League condition for Arsenal exit amid Atletico Madrid interest

Angel Miguel Merino has outlined the terms under which his son would leave Arsenal, insisting the midfielder needs Champions League football. Atletico Madrid have reportedly identified the 30-year-old as a loan target with a purchase option.

Football Nov 5

Wales unleash 33-stone centre pairing of James and Llewellyn against Japan

Wales will start Eddie James and Max Llewellyn together in midfield for the first time at Test level on Saturday, forming one of the heaviest centre partnerships in the team's history as the Nations Championship resumes in Cardiff.

Rugby Nov 5

De Bruyne and Lucca clash on pitch after Naples' heavy defeat to Porto

Defeated 4-1 by FC Porto in the Champions League, Napoli players Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca exchanged insults late in the match. The incident, captured by cameras, reveals a dressing room under significant tension.

Football Nov 5

Friend reveals girlfriend's lonely hospital vigil as footballer Jesus de Miguel dies at 30

Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife striker, died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a Segunda División match. His girlfriend Maria was left alone at the hospital before his parents arrived from their hometown in Toledo.

Football Nov 5

Lacey's two assists rescue Man United from Roma collapse as Cunha seals stunning comeback

Shea Lacey came off the bench with 15 minutes left to set up both Matheus Cunha goals, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford and ending a run of ten games without a victory.

Football Nov 5

Murder investigation launched after non-league footballer Ezekiel Williams dies aged 26

Thames Valley Police have opened a murder inquiry following the death of Hendon FC midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26, who died in hospital on Monday after a suspected assault in Milton Keynes in the early hours of Sunday morning. Three men have been arrested and remanded in custody.

Football Nov 5

Fin Smith trains fully and edges closer to England's Australia opener

England fly-half Fin Smith completed his first full training session since suffering a calf injury on October 24, leaving defence coach Richard Wigglesworth 'cautiously optimistic' he will be available for Sunday's autumn international against Australia at Allianz Stadium.

Rugby Nov 5

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died from accidental chest trauma, autopsy confirms

A preliminary forensic report has confirmed that Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in a LaLiga Hypermotion match, suffered accidental thoracic trauma. Toxicology results are still pending.

Football Nov 5

Formula 1's 1980 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80 after short illness

Alan Jones, Australia's only Formula 1 world champion, died on the Gold Coast on 5 November following a short illness. He was 80. Jones won 12 grands prix and delivered Williams their first Drivers' Championship title in 1980.

Formula 1 Nov 5

Farrell drops Gibson-Park to bench as Casey gets Ireland start against Argentina

Andy Farrell has named Craig Casey ahead of British and Irish Lion Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half for Ireland's Nations Championship clash with Argentina in Dublin on Friday, warning that complacency has no place in a squad building towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Nov 5

Malcolm Marx joins Bulls as Libbok returns to Sharks in dual Springbok homecoming from Japan

Malcolm Marx will join the Bulls from Kubota Spears on a long-term deal from July 2027, while Manie Libbok returns to the Sharks on a multi-year contract — both 2023 Rugby World Cup winners leaving Japan for South Africa on the same day.

Rugby Nov 5

Avram Glazer insists Man United's commercial power survives on-pitch collapse

Co-owner Avram Glazer has publicly claimed Manchester United's global brand remains unaffected by results, comparing the club to the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, as United sit 19th in the Premier League.

Football Nov 5

Donnarumma's near-post error at Leipzig reignites Manchester City goalkeeper debate

Gianluigi Donnarumma was caught badly out of position as RB Leipzig's Baku equalised from a tight angle in City's 3-2 Champions League win on Wednesday, with manager Enzo Maresca backing his keeper despite a shaky overall display.

Football Nov 5

Ballon d'Or winner Kane signs contract extension at Bayern Munich until 2029

Harry Kane has committed his future to Bayern Munich, signing a contract extension that keeps the England captain in Germany until 2029 — just nine days after he was awarded the Ballon d'Or.

Football Nov 5

Valverde's stoppage-time strike seals Real Madrid's twice-behind comeback at AEK Athens

Federico Valverde came off the bench to score a long-range stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat AEK Athens 3-2, completing a perfect four-from-four Champions League league phase and surpassing Mourinho's qualification points target.

Football Nov 5