In an interview published in today’s L’Équipe, French right-back Nordi Mukiele has reflected on his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain from Leipzig, in a move that saw him return to Ligue 1 after four years across the Rhine to become the champions’ third signing of the summer. Having played thirty games a season for four years…
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More sprints ‘against DNA of F1’, thunders Verstappen
Max Verstappen has launched a furious attack on the trend towards holding more sprint race events and qualifying sessions during the season, declaring that it could even end up driving him out of the sport. The sprint format was introduced as a way of adding extra excitement to the race weekend, with a 30-minute dash…
Lyon owner John Textor calls Marseille “a small club.”
Lyon owner John Textor has called Marseille “a small club” during the unveiling of Luis Henrique (20) at Botafogo. Henrique joins Botafogo, a club also owned by Textor, on a season-long loan from Marseille. Henrique’s loan also includes an option to buy that could become an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met. During…
Mercedes won’t fast track major upgrade package for W14
Toto Wolff says Mercedes won’t be adding any performance to its W14 ahead of the introduction of its major upgrade package scheduled for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in May. Mercedes is engaged in a significant overhaul of its 2023 car after Wolff recognized in Bahrain that the design’s zero sidepod concept was fundamentally flawed…
Cenk Özkaçar to leave Lyon without making a league appearance
According to L’Équipe, Turkish defender Cenk Özkaçar (21) is set to leave Lyon in order to join newly promoted Serie A side Cremonese. The young centre-back, who made his international debut in this summer’s Nations League fixtures, joined OL in 2020 from Turkish club Altay SK for a fee of €1.5m. Click Here: Argentina soccer…
Russell joins calls to reduce race weekend practice time
A number of drivers including Mercedes’ George Russell have come out in support of suggestions that there should be fewer practice sessions during Grand Prix race weekends. Currently the normal schedule allows for two one-hour practices on a Friday, already a reduction from the dual 90-minute sessions that used to be the norm up until…
PSG impressed by Neymar’s attitude in pre-season despite transfer links
L’Équipe report this morning that despite Paris Saint-Germain’s desire to let go of him, Neymar wants to stay at the club and intends to show that he has his place in Christophe Galtier’s squad. The Brazilian has made public his desire to remain in Paris, while Galtier has indicated that he wanted to keep the forward,…
WATCH: Scarlets back-rower Sione Kalamafoni red-carded for punching Ross Moriarty
Scarlets back-rower Sione Kalamafoni will likely receive a lengthy ban after referee Ben Whitehouse red carded him for punching Ross Moriarty in the Welsh United Rugby Championship (URC) derby against the Dragons on New Year’s Day. Tongan international Kalamafoni was given his marching orders in the 32nd minute of the URC clash after a melee broke…
Official | Gérard Prêcheur unveiled as new PSG Féminines manager
Paris Saint-Germain have this morning announced the arrival of Gérard Prêcheur as the new manager of the women’s team, replacing Didier Ollé-Nicolle, who was initially suspended in May over allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour towards a player. The 62-year-old formerly managed the Lyon team between 2014 and 2017, winning three league titles in a row and…
Ireland down Springboks in bruising battle
Ireland have come out on top in a physical battle against South Africa with a 19-16 victory that handed the top side in the global rankings a psychological boost over the world champions ahead of their title defence next year.After a ferocious first 40 minutes that had more injuries than clean line breaks, Saturday's game…