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Wolff reveals Antonelli sought private meeting to shake off premature title celebrations

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has disclosed a closed-door conversation with Kimi Antonelli during the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend, in which the 20-year-old admitted he was struggling to cope with paddock figures congratulating him on a championship he had not yet won.

Formula 1 Nov 4

Ojomoh named to start for England A against Argentina XV at his home ground

Bath inside centre Max Ojomoh is among eight capped players selected to start for England A against Argentina XV at The Rec on Friday, with Bristol Bears flanker Fitz Harding captaining the side for the second time.

Rugby Nov 4

Sexist remarks about Doku: Arcom warns L'Équipe without sanctioning France Pierron

Four months after France Pierron's controversial comments about Jérémy Doku's decision to leave the Belgian national team to attend his child's birth, Arcom concluded that her remarks were "likely to convey sexist stereotypes" and wrote to L'Équipe urging vigilance, without imposing formal sanctions.

Football Nov 4

Three men arrested over murder of Kettering Town midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26

Thames Valley Police have arrested three men in connection with the death of Ezekiel Williams, a 26-year-old non-league footballer who died in hospital after being assaulted in Milton Keynes in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Football Nov 4

Arteta blocks Zubimendi and Hincapie exits as Arsenal fend off European interest

Arsenal have moved to protect their squad depth by rejecting January approaches for midfielder Martin Zubimendi and defender Piero Hincapie, with Mikel Arteta unwilling to weaken a side pushing for the Premier League title and a deep Champions League run.

Football Nov 4

UEFA clear Cunha of further ban after Man Utd forward re-entered pitch post red card

Matheus Cunha escaped additional punishment after UEFA confirmed its official reports made no mention of his return to the pitch following his second yellow card in Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League win over Roma.

Football Nov 4

Liverpool target perfect Champions League record at Fenerbahce as Nyoni eyes new deal

Liverpool travel to Istanbul on Wednesday to face Fenerbahce, looking to extend their 100% Champions League record to four wins. Teenager Trey Nyoni is set to start again amid Ryan Gravenberch's injury absence and is reportedly close to signing a new contract.

Football Nov 4

Pulisic and Balogun return as USA name 25-man squad for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals

Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie are back in the United States squad for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, with coach Mauricio Pochettino naming a 25-man roster that includes several World Cup veterans.

Football Nov 4

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono faces four-year prison term after Jesus de Miguel's death

Andorra FC goalkeeper Jesus Owono could face criminal charges under Spanish law following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision during a La Liga 2 match on Monday.

Football Nov 4

Prince William and George watch helplessly as Barcelona demolish Aston Villa 3-0 in Champions League

Prince William and Prince George were in the director's box at Barcelona on Tuesday night as Aston Villa suffered a 3-0 Champions League defeat. Villa manager Unai Emery admitted afterwards that his side is not yet ready to compete with Europe's elite.

Football Nov 4

Team-mate defends 'deeply affected' Owono after Jesus de Miguel dies from on-pitch collision

Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz has spoken out in defence of goalkeeper Jesus Owono following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision during a Spanish second-division fixture on Monday.

Football Nov 4

Dvalishvili and Moraes renew UFC rivalry on the RAF Abu Dhabi wrestling mats

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and veteran Marlon Moraes will meet for the second time when they clash in a wrestling match at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, three years after Dvalishvili knocked out Moraes at UFC 266.

MMA Nov 4

Newcastle Red Bulls sign 6ft 11in Carmichael and GB Sevens scrum-half Barreto on short-term deals

Newcastle Red Bulls have bolstered their squad with Edinburgh lock Rob Carmichael, believed to be the tallest active professional rugby player at 2.1m, and Great Britain Sevens scrum-half Kaleem Barreto, who arrives to cover the injured Raffi Quirke.

Rugby Nov 4

Fenway Sports Group emerges as potential buyer of Cadillac F1 stake as TWG faces federal probe

Liverpool FC owner Fenway Sports Group is among parties interested in acquiring a share of the Cadillac Formula 1 team, after reports that majority owner TWG Global is looking to offload part of its stake amid a US Department of Justice investigation into Mark Walter's business dealings.

Formula 1 Nov 4

Dalot says United's two-goal comeback against Roma can 'change the season'

Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League comeback victory over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday — overturning a two-goal deficit — can shift momentum for a side mired in a nine-match winless run and sitting 17th in the Premier League.

Football Nov 4

Charles Leclerc and wife Alexandra welcome daughter Bianca between Mexican and Brazilian GPs

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra announced the birth of their daughter Bianca on social media on 3 November 2026, days after Leclerc finished fourth at the Mexican Grand Prix and ahead of this weekend's Brazilian GP.

Formula 1 Nov 4

Ankle injury rules Lepaul out of France's next international break

Estéban Lepaul will miss France's upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey after suffering an ankle sprain on October 18. The Stade Rennais striker has been sidelined for four matches and has not yet returned to full training.

Football Nov 4

Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board of directors after tennis retirement

Real Madrid have appointed Rafael Nadal to their board of directors, with the move agreed at a club board meeting on Wednesday. The 22-time grand slam champion retired from tennis in 2024 and has held honorary membership of the club for years.

Football Nov 4

Prendergast clears wrist injury to start at fly-half as Ireland face Argentina

Sam Prendergast has been passed fit to start at fly-half for Ireland against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, shaking off a wrist injury that had cast doubt over his availability for the Nations Championship clash.

Rugby Nov 4

INEOS sack Lausanne-Sport manager Elsner as Ratcliffe moves to sell Swiss club

FC Lausanne-Sport have parted ways with manager Luka Elsner after just five months in charge, with the club sitting bottom of the Swiss Super League. The dismissal follows INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to put the club up for sale.

Football Nov 4