F1 contracts: How long is each driver signed up for?

F1 drivers could face bans, points deductions in new FIA misconduct rules

The FIA has introduced new guidelines which could see F1 drivers receive points deductions or a possible ban for misconduct violations, including swearing. Max Verstappen was ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” at the end of 2024 after using an expletive during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Grand Prix…

Real Madrid

Champions League round-up: Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo score twice as Real Madrid cruise past Salzburg

Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr both scored twice as Real Madrid crushed Salzburg 5-1 to ease any lingering fears of Champions League elimination. The defending champions had lost three of their first six games in the revamped competition and started the night in 22nd spot. But they flexed their muscles in emphatic fashion with two first-half…

Pep admits 'this is the reality' after Man City slump in Paris

Pep admits 'this is the reality' after Man City slump in Paris

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City being eliminated from the Champions League is now a “reality” following the 4-2 defeat to Paris-Saint Germain away from home. City dropped to 25th in the standings, which sees them fall out of the knockout places across the new format, after squandering a two-goal lead at the Parc des Princes….

Real Madrid 5-1 RB Salzburg: Player ratings as Champions League holders cruise to big win

Real Madrid 5-1 RB Salzburg: Player ratings as Champions League holders cruise to big win

Real Madrid guaranteed their place in the Champions League knockout playoff round with a thumping 5-1 win over RB Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 15-time winners and current holders had surprisingly lost three of their opening six matches to sit surprisingly close to the league phase’s dreaded bottom eight. But a determined, energised Madrid…

PSG 4-2 Man City: Match report & 3 talking points from Champions League epic

PSG 4-2 Man City: Match report & 3 talking points from Champions League epic

Manchester City let another lead slip as they succumbed to a devastating 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. PSG were outstanding on home soil but found themselves two goals behind at the start of the second half. An immediate response got the Parc des Princes back onside, and they eventually roared past their…

Kai Havertz

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Gunners cruise against Croatians

Arsenal all but secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a routine win over Dinamo Zagreb. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard were sufficient against a Dinamo side that carried little attacking threat. Rice fired the Gunners in front after two minutes but Arsenal had to wait until…

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Match report & 3 talking points from cruise control win

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Match report & 3 talking points from cruise control win

Arsenal eased to a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, with a place in the knockout rounds now assured barring a final matchday disaster against Girona. The Gunners hit the front early on thanks to Declan Rice and were in complete control for the remainder of the night at Emirates Stadium. Kai…

Bradley Barcola

Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Manchester City: Dazzling Dembele inspires incredible comeback

Manchester City’s Champions League hopes were hanging by a thread tonight after they succumbed to an incredible comeback from Paris Saint-Germain. Having conceded goals to Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland at the start of the second half, the situation appeared bleak for a PSG side that started the evening outside the playoff spots in the…

PSG 4-2 Man City: Player ratings as Cityzens collapse to defeat in Paris

PSG 4-2 Man City: Player ratings as Cityzens collapse to defeat in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain staged a remarkable comeback to down Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. This was billed as the showcase event of Matchday 7 despite both sides’ struggles in Europe, with the stakes only enhancing the occasion. PSG’s start was bright with 19-year-old Desire Doue testing Ederson’s palms early, while City…

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player ratings as Gunners close on knockout rounds

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player ratings as Gunners close on knockout rounds

Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard earned Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, putting Mikel Arteta’s side on the brink of automatically qualifying for the knockout rounds. Rice, a former Conference League winner with West Ham United, had not scored in his previous 15 appearances in…

Celtic's Adam Idah (R) celebrates their late winner

Celtic secure Champions League play-off with dramatic win against Young Boys

Celtic secured Champions League progression with a Young Boys own goal on a night of disallowed goals, missed penalties and red card drama at Parkhead. The Hoops knew a win against the side bottom of the table would all but guarantee a play-off place and Kyogo thought he had given them the dream start only…

Celtic's Adam Idah (R) celebrates their late winner

Celtic secure Champions League play-off with dramatic win against Young Boys

Celtic secured Champions League progression with a Young Boys own goal on a night of disallowed goals, missed penalties and red card drama at Parkhead. The Hoops knew a win against the side bottom of the table would all but guarantee a play-off place and Kyogo thought he had given them the dream start only…

PSG, la remontada !

PSG, la remontada !

Ce mercredi soir, le Paris Saint-Germain accueillait Manchester City à l’occasion de la septième journée de la Ligue des champions. Luis Enrique réservait une énorme surprise dans son onze de départ, en laissant Dembélé sur le banc de touche. Après un assez long ring d’observation, le club de la capitale se procurait la première occasion…

Papers

Papers: Chelsea make bid to take Luiz on loan From Juventus

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… EVENING STANDARD Chelsea have made an offer to take Douglas Luiz on loan for the rest of the season. According to reports in Italy, Juventus have made Luiz available just six months after his £42m arrival. DAILY MIRROR Chelsea have been handed a boost in their…

Bourg-en-Bresse frappe fort

Bourg-en-Bresse frappe fort

Ce mercredi soir, dans le cadre de la seizième journée de l’Eurocoupe, Bourg-en-Bresse s’est offert une victoire précieuse contre Cedevita Olimpija (87-82). En Ligue des champions, après sa victoire contre Oostende (76-71), Nanterre 92 a validé son ticket pour le top 16. Bourg-en-Bresse enchaîne. Ce mercredi soir, dans le cadre de la seizième journée de…

West Ham 2-1 Tottenham: Player ratings as Hammers clinch spot in League Cup semi-finals

West Ham 2-1 Tottenham: Player ratings as Hammers clinch spot in League Cup semi-finals

FROM BRISBANE ROAD – Tottenham Hotspur were left picking up the pieces on Monday night as West Ham’s 2-1 victory saw them knocked out of this year’s League Cup. The Hammers will now come up against Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders Chelsea in the semi-final stage of the tournament on 5 February. Striker Martha Thomas’…

Kulusevski's dream teammate: Spurs ramp up bid to sign England international

Kulusevski's dream teammate: Spurs ramp up bid to sign England international

We’re only in January, and Tottenham Hotspur’s season already depends on the cup competitions. Ange Postecoglou’s side has been absolutely devastated by injuries this year, and while the Australian can certainly end the campaign with a trophy, that feels very unlikely indeed. However, while there has not been much for Spurs fans to cheer about,…