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French prosecutors tell court Real Madrid striker acted to allow blackmailers to ‘reach their aim’

Mercedes driver says winning all six remaining races will be ‘incredibly difficult’

Mourinho’s side suffer 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Bodo/Glimt in Europa Conference League

Chelsea need their understudies to rise to challenge against Norwich, after losing Lukaku and Werner to injuries

Messi to get first taste of French football’s biggest rivalry this weekend

Spanish giants, trying to rebuild, will look to earn bragging rights with victory on Sunday

Coates, Symington step down from their roles following country’s unsatisfactory performance at Tokyo Olympics

British star loses 6-4, 7-6(6) to Argentine Schwartzman in European Open second round

Reports suggest Sydney wants a slice of the action when current contract with Victorian state’s capital expires

American skiing star hoping to build on last year event’s performance ahead of Winter Olympics

Midfielder says team showed ‘big character’ after coming from behind to beat Atalanta in Champions League

President Infantino admits there have been heated discussions and contrasting opinions on the idea

Young footballer has a release clause in his new deal set at one billion euros

Red Bull driver will be vying for first win at Circuit of the Americas to extend lead

Yamaha rider within touching distance of becoming first-ever French winner

Everton striker faces long spell on sidelines as recuperation is taking longer than expected

Portuguese star scores winner in team’s 3-2 comeback victory over Atalanta

English club face a period without strikers after they brush aside Swedish minnows 4-0 in Champions League

Former France midfielder says he knew if his sex tape came out ‘things would be difficult for me’ in national team

Lyon star says she is ‘making the most of every moment’ after being sidelined for 20 months

Fully vaccinated Bayern boss sat out their Champions League win at Benfica with illness

Striker Salah scores twice as English giants claim 3-2 win to go top of the group in Champions League

British tennis star says he ‘never played a match like it’ after beating USA’s Tiafoe in European Open first round

Manager parts company with Premier League club 13 days after Saudi-led takeover

Argentine star scores twice, Frenchman nets another to help team bag 3-2 win in Champions League

FIFA chief says his plan envisages global showpiece every year, alternating between men's and women's competitions

Striker scores in 96th minute to salvage 2-2 draw for Gunners against Crystal Palace in Premier League

Winger set to start away to Benfica in Champions League after having beefed up his defensive play in recent months

Man Utd winger has struggled to justify his £73 million price tag with no goals or assists in 10 appearances

Barcelona manager says they must beat Dynamo Kiev to have any chance of reaching knockout stage

Chinese Olympic Committee vice-president Yu vows to deliver ‘a streamlined, safe and splendid Games’

Unvaccinated tennis stars unlikely to get visas to play in next year’s first Grand Slam, local official warns

FIFA's head of Global Development says managers’ input is ‘essential’ before a planned vote in December

Forward says Reds can still improve as they prepare to take on Atletico Madrid in Champions League

Club return to number one in Serie A after 1-0 win over Torino

Youngster comes to rescue club as Spanish giants beat Valencia 3-1

Son scores decisive goal as Nuno’s side beat Magpies 3-2 in Premier League

Midfielder scores one, creates two goals to help team come from behind to win 4-1 in Ligue 1

Atletico Madrid striker to face his former club in group stage match of UEFA Champions League

Northern Irish star fires six-under par 66 to win CJ Cup by one stroke over Morikawa

Spaniard needs three hours and four minutes to out-muscle two-time champion 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 7-6 (7/2)

New British number one overpowers Georgian opponent 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in final for 47th win of the season

Statement says football event’s schedule change may affect other sports

Like the Tokyo 2020 ceremony, Monday's event is a victim of coronavirus restrictions

Reigning champions lose 3-1 to Lazio; Rossoneri fightback to win 3-2

Red Devils face 4-2 defeat against Leicester; Reds score five past The Hornets

American skiing star says Covid restrictions and unpredictable weather present challenges

Spurs manager backs striker to get back on the scoresheet soon

Saudi-owned Magpies start new era with match against Spurs in Premier League

French giants come from behind to bag 2-1 win over Angers in Ligue 1