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Max Verstappen has told the world of Formula One not to go after his family, describing social media abuse following last weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix as “unacceptable” and “disgusting”. Verstappen was criticised in Interlagos after he refused a Red Bull…

Max Verstappen completed a practice hat-trick ahead of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The double world champion, fastest in both sessions in Jeddah on Friday, returned to the top of the time sheets in final practice. Verstappen finished…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admits the Europa League defeat to Sporting cannot be met by a similar hangover that followed their FA Cup exit. The Gunners crashed out at the last-16 stage as Gabriel Martinelli saw his spot-kick saved in…

When the opportunity arose for Marlon Pack to re-join Portsmouth back in July, he jumped at it. The midfielder was born in the city, on the club’s books by the age of six, a South Stand season ticket holder thereafter…

Italy 0-33 England England showed the ruthless streak demanded by Eddie Jones as they atoned for their loss against Scotland by hammering Italy 33-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Jones had urged his team to “light up Rome” and in response…

In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson discusses Gareth Southgate’s selections for England’s September squad and picks his starting XI for the World Cup opener against Iran. Gareth Southgate is in a real predicament, isn’t he? He’s got big…

Leeds United vs Manchester United is a clasico, in the words of Marcelo Bielsa. It is also a meeting of the Premier League’s only two sexagenarian managers, said to be among the most influential figures in football. One need only…

Marc Skinner is bemused at the lack of praise for his Manchester United side even though they head into the last Women’s Super League game of the season with an outside chance of winning the title. United head to Liverpool…

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident. The 36-year-old was on holiday after Germany’s exit from the World Cup at the group stage but…

It is the news that has rocked the football and financial world: after 17 years, Manchester United could be changing ownership. It was announced on Tuesday evening that the Glazer family are willing to listen to offers for one of…