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Clarkson promises Alpine team a Hawkstone delivery if Gasly converts Monza pole to victory
Jeremy Clarkson has pledged a Hawkstone beer for every Alpine staff member if Pierre Gasly wins the Italian Grand Prix, after the Frenchman claimed his maiden F1 pole position at Monza on Saturday.
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Gasly snatches first career pole at Monza to upstage dominant Mercedes
Pierre Gasly claimed his maiden Formula 1 pole position at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, edging George Russell by just 0.060 seconds at Monza — a breakthrough moment for the Alpine driver in a season largely controlled by Mercedes.
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Lamine Yamal named Barcelona captain after Flick and squad vote in his favour
Lamine Yamal has been added to Barcelona's captaincy group for the 2025-26 season, with head coach Hansi Flick and the players themselves both backing his inclusion, according to Fabrizio Romano citing Mundo Deportivo.
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Cardiff's Bielik faces FA investigation after allegedly grabbing Portsmouth fan by the throat
Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik allegedly grabbed a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during Saturday's Championship clash at Fratton Park, which Pompey won 2-0. Bielik escaped immediate punishment but is likely to face an FA investigation.
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Russell loses pole to Gasly after Verstappen's braking antics disrupt Mercedes qualifying plan
George Russell narrowly missed pole at the Italian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen braked sharply on the out-lap, bunching up the train and preventing team-mate Kimi Antonelli from giving Russell a slipstream. Alpine's Pierre Gasly took pole instead.
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Mount returns to training as Carrick names injury concerns ahead of Everton trip
Mason Mount is back in training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, though Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton, and Amad all remain sidelined.
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Fernandez impresses on full City debut as Haaland header seals win over Coventry
Enzo Fernandez started ahead of schedule after Nico O'Reilly picked up a back injury in the warm-up, and the £125m signing impressed manager Enzo Maresca in Manchester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry City.
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Verstappen reveals RB22 components breaking mid-weekend as Red Bull qualify sixth at Monza
Max Verstappen has explained his 'made out of paper' radio comment at Monza, revealing that rear components on the RB22 are breaking or seizing during race weekends — a problem he says has persisted for years and is forcing him to hold back on track.
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Maresca backs £65m Ndiaye to adapt despite 'wrong direction' Man City debut
Enzo Maresca expressed confidence that Iliman Ndiaye will settle at Manchester City after the Senegalese winger struggled with positional demands on his debut in a 1-0 pre-season win over Coventry, just days after his deadline-day move from Everton.
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Gasly's surprise pole at Monza prompts Toto Wolff to strike his timing console in frustration
Alpine's Pierre Gasly snatched pole at the Italian Grand Prix by just 0.060 seconds ahead of George Russell, leaving Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff so frustrated he struck his garage timing console — a moment Mercedes later shared with a self-deprecating apology.
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Atlético Madrid collapses in Bilbao and suffers first La Liga defeat
Atlético Madrid suffered their first loss of the season after collecting seven points in three matches, falling 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés in matchday four of La Liga.
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Fernandez impresses on Man City debut as Haaland sinks newly promoted Coventry
Enzo Fernandez marked his Manchester City debut with an assured display, setting up Erling Haaland's winner in a 1-0 victory over Frank Lampard's newly promoted Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium.
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Stroll becomes first driver to reach 100 Q1 eliminations as Aston Martin struggle at Monza
Lance Stroll set an unwanted Formula 1 record at the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first driver eliminated in Q1 on 100 occasions since the three-part qualifying format was introduced in 2006. The Canadian qualified last at Monza, more than 2.6 seconds off the pace.
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Fernandez slots straight in on debut as 10-man City edge Coventry to stay perfect
Enzo Fernandez impressed on his Manchester City debut in a 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry City, stepping in at the last minute after Nico O'Reilly was injured in the warm-up. Erling Haaland's first-half header proved the difference.
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Chilwell seals Crystal Palace comeback win over Fulham on return to club
Ben Chilwell scored three minutes after coming on as a substitute to give Crystal Palace a 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage, completing a comeback that delivered new manager Pierre Sage his first win. Tyrick Mitchell scored twice for the visitors.
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Benzema ready to join Lyon for free, Saudi ambassador contract blocked everything
Free since leaving Al-Hilal, Karim Benzema was willing to return to Olympique Lyonnais without a salary this summer. His contractual commitment as Saudi Pro League ambassador until 2030 made the deal impossible.
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United players back Shaw over left-back signing but urge Carrick to find Sesko a strike partner
Manchester United's players are reportedly unconcerned by the lack of left-back cover this summer, placing their trust in Luke Shaw — but the dressing room considers a second striker alongside Benjamin Sesko the squad's most pressing unresolved need.
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Gasly snatches maiden F1 pole at Monza nine years after his first grand prix start
Pierre Gasly claimed the first pole position of his Formula 1 career at Monza on Saturday, edging George Russell by just 0.060 seconds in his Alpine. The result mirrors his only career win, also taken at the Italian circuit in 2020.
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Piastri's Italian GP front-row start under threat after stewards summons for impeding Lawson
Oscar Piastri faces losing his third-place qualifying result at the Italian Grand Prix after being summoned by FIA stewards for allegedly impeding Liam Lawson during Q2 at Monza, an incident that may cost the McLaren driver his second-row grid slot.
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Piastri faces grid penalty after stewards summons for impeding Lawson in Monza qualifying
Oscar Piastri's third place on the Italian Grand Prix grid is under threat after he and McLaren were summoned to the stewards for allegedly impeding Liam Lawson during Q2 at Monza, an incident that left the Red Bull stand-in stranded in 14th.
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