Alcaraz was beaten in straight sets by the Russian Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email World number two Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a 6-3 6-4 loss to Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the second round at the Paris Masters

Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea fans to get behind the players and admits that goal-shy Nicolas Jackson ‘needs support’ – after the £32m striker reacted angrily to supporters during the Blues’ 2-0 home defeat to Brentford Chelsea suffered a demoralising 2-0 home defeat to Brentford on Saturday Pochettino side looked to have turned a corner after promising performances Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’

England’s defeat drops them down to third in their Nations League group Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email England suffered another Nations League setback as a late penalty from Belgium captain Tessa Wullaert condemned them to a 3-2 defeat in Leuven. After falling behind

Manchester United chiefs would have to pay Erik ten Hag more than £15million to sack him, according to reports. The Dutchman is facing increasing pressure following five defeats in the opening 10 Premier League matches of the season. Ten Hag had a successful first season at Old Trafford after replacing Ralf Rangnick. He ended the club’s six-year wait for silverware by winning the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle in February.

EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Hearn labels Joe Cordina the ‘best 130lbs fighter on the planet’ but claims the Welshman ‘must stay focused’ to beat Edward Vazquez in Monte Carlo Eddie Hearn has labelled Joe Cordina as the ‘best 130lbs fighter on the planet’ He will defend his IBF super featherweight title against Vazquez on Saturday Listen to Mail Sport’s new boxing podcast THE HOOK – with exclusive interviews  Eddie Hearn has labelled Joe Cordina

Footballers could PULL OUT of the 2034 Saudi World Cup due to workload issues, warns head of the PFA… with event set to be held in winter AGAIN, forcing extended domestic campaigns Over-worked footballers could drop out of the Saudi World Cup, warns the PFA Saudi Arabia now looks set to host in 2034, causing another calendar reshuffle Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking

CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle failed to follow Kevin Keegan’s ‘buy better’ mantra and the minimal impact of the four summer signings has left Eddie Howe with a hole in his squad Newcastle’s transfer business has left a hole in Eddie Howe’s strongest XI Midfielder Sandro Tonali had been displaced by Sean Longstaff before his ban Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s All Kicking Off!  Even with foresight

Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly hasn’t won over the whole of Saudi Arabia, after he hit out at rival fans singing Lionel Messi’s name. Ronaldo was not nominated for the Ballon d’Or this year for the first time since 2003, as footballing rival Messi picked up the award for an incredible eighth time at the event in Paris on Monday night. The Argentine won the award after lifting the World Cup at

Football Digest: Man Utd urged to give Ten Hag time he needs Andre Onana has reportedly decided to compete for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite making a shaky start to his Manchester United career. The goalkeeper was previously expected to skip the tournament and focus on finding his feet at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag will surely have been keen for the 27-year-old to do just

On Monday, Mike Tomlin left the door “ajar” for quarterback Kenny Pickett to play Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The second-year signal-caller swung it fully open on Tuesday. “I’m playing for sure,” Pickett told reporters when asked if he needed any clearance to play. Pickett suffered a rib injury in the first half of Pittsburgh’s Week 8 loss to Jacksonville and was replaced by Mitchell Trubisky. The short week