Jacques Villeneuve questions Charles Leclerc's title-winning ability
Racing

Legendary former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve questions Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s title-winning credentials… and claims he won’t claim the title until he stops making ‘little mistakes’ Jacques Villeneuve is not sure Leclerc has what it takes to win the title The former world champion claimed Leclerc has made several ‘little mistakes’  Leclerc’s early 46-point lead on the standings has been wiped out by Verstappen The Red Bull driver has

Sterling epitomises Guardiola's City but a sale is increasingly likely
Soccer

Raheem Sterling epitomises Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and ranks as one of the club’s greatest ever goalscorers… but the Spanish boss is losing faith in him and an exit to Chelsea or Real Madrid is looking ever more likely Raheem Sterling is Pep Guardiola’s most-used player in his managerial career Guardiola has transformed him from a raw, pacy winger to a potent goalscorer But the Spaniard has been losing faith in

Arsenal chief Edu may need urgent Mikel Arteta talks over £34m transfer approach
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We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal are still working on bringing in more recruits further up the pitch with Mikel Arteta’s defensive unit now settled, but Edu now faces a £34million decision on William Saliba

Andy Murray praises departing BBC presenter Sue Barker
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‘She has that warmth to her’: Andy Murray hails Sue Barker and says being interviewed by the TV host ‘was like chatting to my mum’ as BBC star prepares to bow out from presenting Wimbledon after 30 years Andy Murray praised presenter Sue Barker ahead of her last Wimbledon finals Barker has interviewed Murray throughout his highs and lows in SW19  Murray says he relishes playing in primetime evening matches

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil emerges as a transfer target for Sampdoria
Soccer

Tottenham outcast Bryan Gil is set to leave the club with both Marseille and Sampdoria interested in the £25m winger after the Spaniard spent a season out on loan at Valencia Bryan Gil looks set to leave Tottenham with Sampdoria interested in the winger Spurs signed Gil last summer but manager Antonio Conte is happy for him to go A deal for Djed Spence has been delayed with Middlesborough not

Mohamed Al Fayed 'gave Fulham players Viagra to make sure they scored'
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Football billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed gave Viagra to his Fulham players before matches to make sure they scored. Chris Coleman, who played for and managed the club, said the Egyptian-born owner used to dish out the sex pills to give his stars a lift before kick-off. Under Al-Fayed the west London team shot to the top of the old First Division, now the Championship, with an explosive 100 points after banging

Femi Azeez's future at Reading remains in doubt as clubs target him
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Femi Azeez’s future at Reading remains doubtful as a host of EFL clubs, Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles and Portuguese outfit FC Famalicao target winger… with his Royals’ contract set to expire in July Femi Azeez’s future at Reading is in doubt, with his contract set to run out in July  EFL clubs, Go Ahead Eagles and and FC Famalicao are interested in singing him Reading are trying to persuade

Valtteri Bottas latest F1 star in Jacques Villeneuve's firing line as stinging remark made
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We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Valtteri Bottas has become the latest F1 driver to feel the wrath of Jacques Villeneuve following his displays at the Grand Prix’s in Azerbaijan and Canada. Bottas, who joined Alfa Romeo

Wayne Rooney resigns from Derby County manager role "with immediate effect"
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For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of Derby County with immediate effect on Friday afternoon, the club have confirmed. Derby were relegated to League One last season, after a hefty points deduction due to their ongoing financial situation. And despite initially staying, Rooney has now informed the Rams of his intention to leave Pride Park. A statement said:

Carroll turned down by Champions League club due to 'insufficient medical tests'
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Andy Carroll was rejected by Champions League side Club Brugge over 'insufficient medical tests' as the Englishman looks for a new club. Carroll is trying to find a new home after leaving West Brom this summer – who he only joined in January. However, that club won't be Belgian champions Club Brugge, who had shown interest in the big man. According to Belgian outlet HLN, Brugge wanted to sign the