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Damon Hill says Max Verstappen move at Mexican Grand Prix ‘Dick Dastardly stuff’

Damon Hill says Max Verstappen move at Mexican Grand Prix ‘Dick Dastardly stuff’

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Verstappen’s defensive tactics are in the spotlight after he was handed a combined 20-second penalty for running Lando Norris off the track twice.
Emiliano Martinez wants silverware with Aston Villa after claiming Yashin Trophy

Emiliano Martinez wants silverware with Aston Villa after claiming Yashin Trophy

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Martinez won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris to add to the title he won in 2023.
Erik ten Hag believed another trophy would have made Man Utd season a success

Erik ten Hag believed another trophy would have made Man Utd season a success

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The Dutchman was sacked by the club on Monday.
Sporting Lisbon confirm Manchester United approach for Ruben Amorim

Sporting Lisbon confirm Manchester United approach for Ruben Amorim

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

United have quickly settled on the 39-year-old as their number one choice to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked on Monday.
Brentford through on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday

Brentford through on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Mark Flekken saved the Owls’ final effort from Liam Palmer.
Stoke cheesed off after James Bree nets late winner for Southampton

Stoke cheesed off after James Bree nets late winner for Southampton

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The defender struck with two minutes remaining.
League of Ireland contributes over €160m annually to State economy, report finds

League of Ireland contributes over €160m annually to State economy, report finds

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The league also contributed an estimated €40 million to the Exchequer through taxes.
Republic of Ireland cruise into play-off final after 3-0 victory over Georgia

Republic of Ireland cruise into play-off final after 3-0 victory over Georgia

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Captain Katie McCabe, Julie-Ann Russell, and Kyra Carusa all scored to give Ireland a 3-0 win against Georgia at Tallaght Stadium.
Pep Guardiola ‘so proud’ of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win

Pep Guardiola ‘so proud’ of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

The Spain midfielder became the first Manchester City player to win the award after a successful season with club and country.
Arne Slot believes Erik ten Hag will manage another big club again soon

Arne Slot believes Erik ten Hag will manage another big club again soon

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Ten Hag’s two-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Red Devils ended on Monday.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota out until after November international break

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota out until after November international break

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

The Portuguese star is struggling with injury while Arne Slot also gave disappointing news on Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa.
Graham Rowntree departs as Munster Rugby head coach

Graham Rowntree departs as Munster Rugby head coach

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Rowntree joined the club in 2019 and spent three years as forwards coach before being appointed head coach ahead of the 2022/23 season
Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing sacked Erik ten Hag

Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing sacked Erik ten Hag

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Reports on Monday evening suggested United were willing to pay the €10m release clause to secure the Sporting Lisbon boss.
Rodri lands Ballon d’Or but ‘disrespected’ Real Madrid boycott awards ceremony

Rodri lands Ballon d’Or but ‘disrespected’ Real Madrid boycott awards ceremony

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Aitana Bonmati claimed the award for the top women’s player.
Real Madrid named men’s club of year after snubbing Ballon d’Or ceremony

Real Madrid named men’s club of year after snubbing Ballon d’Or ceremony

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Kylian Mbappe also missed the chance to pick up the Gerd Muller trophy he won jointly with England captain Harry Kane.
Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing sacked Erik ten Hag

Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing sacked Erik ten Hag

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Reports on Monday evening suggested United were were willing to pay the €10m (£8.3m) release clause to secure the Sporting Lisbon boss
Roy Keane criticises Manchester United players after ten Hag sacking

Roy Keane criticises Manchester United players after ten Hag sacking

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has taken a not so subtle dig at the club's underperforming players after manager Erik ten Hag was sacked
Five games that counted against Erik ten Hag after Manchester United sacking

Five games that counted against Erik ten Hag after Manchester United sacking

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

United are looking for a new manager.
Bruno Fernandes remembers good times with Erik ten Hag as others say time was up

Bruno Fernandes remembers good times with Erik ten Hag as others say time was up

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

The Dutchman left Manchester United with the club 14th in the Premier League table.
It is a physical game – Virgil van Dijk brushes off early Kai Havertz flashpoint

It is a physical game – Virgil van Dijk brushes off early Kai Havertz flashpoint

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Havertz was left in a heap after Van Dijk pushed him aside with his right arm and then appeared to strike the German twice with his left leg.

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