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Bortoleto claims Audi has a top-three chassis but power unit is costing them dearly

Gabriel Bortoleto insists Audi's chassis is among the three best on the grid, arguing the team would have fought for a top-three qualifying position at the Austrian Grand Prix had it not been for a significant straight-line speed deficit.

Formula 1 Jun 28

Vasseur warns yellow flag ruling sets dangerous precedent after Russell snatches Austrian GP pole

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says he is "surprised" race control deployed only single yellow flags after Max Verstappen's qualifying crash in Austria, warning the decision will encourage drivers to keep pushing in future incidents. George Russell secured pole despite passing through the yellow zone.

Formula 1 Jun 28

Jorgensen backs Wallabies to end six-year drought against Ireland in Sydney

Australia host Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney next Saturday, looking to snap a five-Test losing streak against the world No.3 side. Utility back Max Jorgensen says the Wallabies need no special plan — just their own game.

Rugby Jun 28

Tuchel praises New Jersey pitch as France and Brazil criticism forces FIFA statement

England head coach Thomas Tuchel said he had "no complaints" about the surface at New York/New Jersey Stadium after a 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L, contradicting criticism from the France and Brazil camps that prompted a FIFA response.

Football Jun 28

Tuchel declares his heart beats for England despite Germany also reaching World Cup last-32

Thomas Tuchel addressed questions about his national loyalties after England beat Panama 2-0 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring and assisting Harry Kane to send the Three Lions through as Group L winners.

Football Jun 28

Keane says Tuchel 'doesn't have a clue' as Kane breaks England World Cup scoring record

Roy Keane questioned Thomas Tuchel's grip on his best England XI after a laboured 2-0 win over Panama at the 2026 World Cup, while Harry Kane's goal made him England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11, surpassing Gary Lineker.

Football Jun 28

Tuchel fears deepening right-back crisis as Quansah and James both doubt for England's last-32 tie

Jarell Quansah is in pain with an ankle injury sustained during England's 2-0 win over Panama, leaving Thomas Tuchel with a mounting right-back problem ahead of the World Cup last-32 tie in Atlanta on 1 July.

Football Jun 28

Wright urges Tuchel to unleash Toney as England stall at 0-0 against Panama

Ian Wright and Gary Neville have called on Thomas Tuchel to introduce Ivan Toney at half-time as England enter the break goalless against Panama, having failed to score in 135 minutes of World Cup football.

Football Jun 27

Keane likens Tuchel's England to Scotland after toothless Panama stalemate

Roy Keane tore into England's first-half display against FIFA-ranked 34th Panama, saying the Three Lions lacked intensity and were being dragged down to their opponents' level. Marcus Rashford was the sole bright spark as England went in goalless at the break.

Football Jun 27

Keane likens England's toothless first half against Panama to 'watching Scotland'

Roy Keane and Gary Neville were scathing about England's opening 45 minutes against Panama in New Jersey, with Keane branding the display from Thomas Tuchel's star-studded side as lacking intensity and quality despite dominating possession.

Football Jun 27

Norris and Piastri qualify sixth and seventh as Chadwick warns McLaren pace gap will take time to close

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could only manage sixth and seventh on the grid for the Austrian Grand Prix, with analyst Jamie Chadwick cautioning that McLaren's return to front-running form will not happen overnight despite the team remaining in podium contention.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Rice benched against Panama as Tuchel manages England midfielder's fitness concern

Declan Rice was left out of England's starting XI for their final Group L match against Panama at the 2026 World Cup, after the Arsenal midfielder was seen limping following the 0-0 draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel insisted Rice had recovered sufficiently but opted to rest him regardless.

Football Jun 27

Neville warns Tuchel's right-back crisis could haunt England in World Cup knockouts

Gary Neville has raised concerns over Thomas Tuchel's decision to start Jarell Quansah at right back against Panama, warning the Liverpool defender is not a viable option once England reach the knockout rounds.

Football Jun 27

Gullit warns Amorim's rigid system could undermine Pulisic at AC Milan

AC Milan legend Ruud Gullit has praised Christian Pulisic's impact at the club but cautioned that incoming coach Ruben Amorim's insistence on a fixed 3-4-3 system risks damaging the USMNT star's confidence and form.

Football Jun 27

Tandy hails 'brilliant hit-out' as Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 and North bids farewell with two tries

Wales head coach Steve Tandy praised a hard-fought 33-31 win over the Barbarians as ideal preparation for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji, while George North marked an emotional final appearance with two second-half tries.

Rugby Jun 27

Verstappen questions single yellow flag shown after his high-speed Red Bull Ring crash

Max Verstappen called it 'crazy' that only a single yellow flag was initially shown after his heavy crash at Turn 9 during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The FIA responded that standard procedure was followed, with double yellows displayed 15-20 seconds after the incident.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Russell reveals how Wolff's quiet radio message unlocked his pole-position lap in Austria

George Russell has explained that Toto Wolff's cryptic 'just drive' radio message during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying was a personal confidence boost — one that helped the Mercedes driver recover from a difficult Q1 and Q2 to claim pole position.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Antonelli aborts Austrian GP lap after misreading yellow flag, costing him front-row start

Kimi Antonelli mistook a single yellow flag for a double yellow in Q3 at the Red Bull Ring, abandoning a lap that could have placed him on the front row. Team-mate George Russell correctly read the warning to claim pole, with Antonelli left to start fourth.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Scaloni rests Messi for Argentina's final group game against Jordan at World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi, who has scored all five of Argentina's goals at the tournament, will begin their final Group Stage match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni confirming the 39-year-old will enter as a second-half substitute.

Football Jun 27

Ronaldo at 45? Mills says Portugal star faces coaching role over starting spot at 2030 World Cup

Former England defender Danny Mills believes Cristiano Ronaldo, currently 41 and competing at the 2026 World Cup, is unlikely to feature as an outfield starter in 2030 — and may instead transition into a player-coach role for Portugal.

Football Jun 27