Verstappen’s victory in Sepang should serve as a warning to Red Bull’s rivals | Giles Richards
Improvements to the car are paying off as the team look to lay the groundwork for renewed success next seasonThe importance for Max Verstappen of emerging triumphant from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was writ large in the Dutchman’s pleasure at…
‘This is only the beginning,’ vows Mikel Arteta after signing £80m-plus Arsenal deal
Four-year-contract secures Spaniard’s futureTitle winner is Premier League’s best-paid managerMikel Arteta has promised “this is only the beginning” of what he can achieve as Arsenal manager after signing a new long-term contract that would take his…
‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans
In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next moveIt was on the Portman Road pitch, bathed in bright early May light while immersed in the…
Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup
Back end of 2027-28 season likely to be ‘challenging’Fixture contestion a growing area of concernThe Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to the Club World Cup, with Arsenal and Chelsea likely to be absent from domestic…
England v Czechia: Nations League football – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail ScottSome slapstick shenanigans on ITV as the Wembley water sprinklers turn on Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Mark Pougatch as Wright is mid-soliloquy in…
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises
Forward says he will be available after punishmentRonaldo insists coach ‘had broken his word to me’Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission…
Fifa reportedly allowed DR Congo into World Cup despite ineligible player in qualifying
Nigeria filed complaint over ineligible players in playoffFifa investigators aware of situation before tournamentFifa allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo to compete at this summer’s World Cup despite reports suggesting an internal investigation…
Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?
Renée Slegers’ team have the technical ability, but doubts remain over the nastiness needed to rival Manchester City and ChelseaArsenal, 10 points adrift of the Women’s Super League leaders, are poised to undertake a “big review” of their season during…
South Africa in running to stage Africa’s first Olympics as 2036 race hots up
Qatar frontrunners of bidders, with India and HungaryTurkey, Germany and Korea to present to IOC next monthSouth Africa is in the hunt to stage Africa’s first Olympics after it was named as one of seven countries that will formally present its case to…
F1 drivers face ‘unhealthy’ Singapore air as ‘super’ El Niño fuels wildfire haze
F1 circus greeted by smoky skies before this Sunday’s GPPollution affects reaction times like ‘alcoholic beverage’Singapore’s Formula One night race is an annual opportunity for the city-state to showcase its dazzling, illuminated skyline.…