Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Briatore blasts Colapinto's 'very poor move' after Baku crash wipes out both Alpine drivers
Alpine executive Flavio Briatore has condemned Franco Colapinto's lap-36 restart collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which eliminated both Colapinto and team-mate Pierre Gasly — and also collected Lando Norris — costing Alpine a likely double points finish.
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Briatore blasts Colapinto for 'very poor move' that gifted Alpine a Baku double DNF
Alpine executive Flavio Briatore has publicly criticised Franco Colapinto after the Argentinian locked up under braking on a lap 36 restart in Baku, slamming into team-mate Pierre Gasly and collecting Lando Norris to end all three drivers' races.
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Manchester City chairman insists club will prove innocence as guilty verdict on 114 charges looms
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has written an open letter to Manchester City supporters maintaining the club's innocence after reports emerged that an independent commission is expected to find them guilty of 114 out of 115 Premier League financial rules charges.
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Republic of Ireland to fulfil controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after squad vote
The Republic of Ireland will play their UEFA Nations League matches against Israel after a majority of players voted to proceed, the Football Association of Ireland confirmed on Saturday. The opening fixture is scheduled for Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary.
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Norris demands race ban for Colapinto after Baku crash ends McLaren's Azerbaijan GP
Lando Norris called for the FIA to hand Franco Colapinto at least a one-race ban after the Alpine driver locked up on cold tyres at the lap 36 restart in Baku, spearing into Pierre Gasly and collecting Norris to end both their races.
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Guardiola's decade of defiance: every key statement on Man City's 114 charges
Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges on Friday. Here is every significant public statement Pep Guardiola made on the matter across his decade at the club, from angry denials to a promise to stay even if City were relegated.
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Bazunu boycotts Ireland vs Israel as teammates hold emergency meeting over Nations League fixture
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has told Republic of Ireland bosses he will not play Sunday's UEFA Nations League match against Israel in Hungary, with teammates now holding an emergency meeting that could see further withdrawals.
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Ireland's press conference and training delayed amid player unrest before Israel clash
Republic of Ireland's scheduled Saturday media duties and training session were both pushed back ahead of their Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, with UEFA officials unable to explain the cause of the disruption.
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Zidane's debut as France manager draws 6.8 million viewers, five-year record
France's 1-0 victory over Turkey in Zinédine Zidane's first match as head coach attracted an average of 6.8 million viewers on TF1, marking a five-year audience record for a Nations League match.
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UEFA rules force Ngumoha out of England's 23-man squad to face Spain at Wembley
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has been cut from England's matchday squad to face Spain at Wembley after UEFA regulations restricted Thomas Tuchel to 23 named players, despite the 18-year-old training with the full group.
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Klopp calls up Wirtz ahead of schedule after Musiala and Havertz injuries hit Germany
Jurgen Klopp has been forced to fast-track Florian Wirtz into his Germany squad after Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz both picked up injuries during the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Klopp's first game as national team manager.
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Robertson insists Man City players blameless as 114-breach verdict shakes Premier League
Andy Robertson has spoken out after an independent panel found Manchester City breached Premier League financial rules 114 times across nine years. The Tottenham left-back, who lost two title races to City during his Liverpool career, says the club's players should not be held responsible.
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Arteta stood firm on Man City charges as guilty verdict ends eight-year saga
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges spanning 2009 to 2018. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who served as Pep Guardiola's assistant at City from 2016 to 2019, repeatedly declined to comment and denied any awareness of wrongdoing.
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Norris vows to 'go for it or die trying' as Antonelli stretches 106-point lead
Lando Norris accepted a qualifying lock-up in Baku as the cost of chasing pole at all costs, with the reigning champion now 106 points behind runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli and just nine races remaining.
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Morgan Rogers defends Cole Palmer's England absence as Tuchel voices frustration
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has backed close friend Cole Palmer's decision to skip England's current international camp for load management, even as manager Thomas Tuchel said Palmer 'misses way too many camps with injuries'.
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Kane emerges as strong favourite for Ballon d'Or after best season
On the eve of England's Nations League clash with Spain, Harry Kane acknowledged holding his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or, backed by 61 goals in 51 matches and three titles with Bayern Munich last season.
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Barcelos vows to finish unbeaten Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121: 'He's never fought someone like me'
Raoni Barcelos, 39, arrives at UFC Vegas 121 on a five-fight winning streak and with former UFC champion Glover Teixeira in his corner, insisting Raul Rosas Jr. has never faced a wrestler and jiu-jitsu specialist capable of disrupting his game.
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Piastri qualifies third in Baku but concedes Mercedes gap makes race win unrealistic
Oscar Piastri secured third on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite a troubled build-up, but the McLaren driver was candid about his chances of challenging pole-sitter George Russell, who outqualified him by 0.838 seconds.
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Norway pull Haaland from press conference after Man City found guilty of 114 charges
Norway have replaced Erling Haaland with Benfica duo Andreas Schjelderup and Fredrik Aursnes for their pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League clash with Portugal, following Friday's news that Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges.
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Rodri defends Man City legacy after guilty verdict reports: 'They cannot take it from us'
Rodri has insisted Manchester City's success was fully earned and that he still believes in the club's innocence, after reports emerged Friday that City had been found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges.
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