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San Marino FINALLY move from bottom spot in FIFA rankings... with one nation technically below them after not playing a match for over four years

The minnows have only ever won one game in their history - a 1-0 friendly against Liechtenstein back in 2004, losing 198 of their 204 competitive fixtures.

Can Manuel Ugarte FINALLY help Man United fix their midfield problems? With the £51m man upending his new team-mates in the stats and Casemiro struggling, Erik ten Hag is ready to unleash his new star this weekend

After years of midfield struggles and opposition teams running right through them in the centre of the pitch, Erik ten Hag 's final hope hangs on the shoulders of a 6ft Uruguayan.

Lando Norris' world championship hopes suffer a blow as he finishes in 17th place in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: The Briton needs every point he can muster as he tries to overhaul defending champion Max Verstappen, whose lead stands at 62 with eight races remaining.

Lando Norris FINALLY granted No 1 status by McLaren as he bids to chase down Max Verstappen... but insists he does not want to be handed F1 title by team-mate Oscar Piastri

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAKU: Lando Norris has been granted the status of quasi-No 1 at McLaren, though he insisted on Thursday night that he doesn't want to be handed the world title.

Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk among stars named on shortlist for British Boxing Awards - supported by Mail Sport - as top fighters bid to win prizes

The blue-chip event, partnered by Mail Sport, will host some of the biggest names in British boxing and the celebrity world on November 8 in London as it celebrates achievements in the sport.

Ministers kick out £310million derelict football stadium plan

Casement Park , a Gaelic games venue, was earmarked to host matches for the Euro 2028 football tournament.

America’s Cup: Team NZ beat Alinghi Red Bull Racing in choppy sea state as task becomes clear for challengers

Tomorrow will be Team New Zealand's last day of proper racing before the Cup match.

David Nyika continues rise through cruiserweight ranks with win over Tommy Karpency

"The Nice Guy" has comfortably defeated American Tommy Karpency in Auckland.

New Zealand fullback moves on from Wellington Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix are losing an "ultimate pro" as Michaela Foster chases an opportunity overseas.

Paralympic marathon runner disqualified from medal after error just two metres from finish line

Liam Livingstone smashes stunning 87 to lead England to three-wicket win over Australia and level T20 series

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CARDIFF: Livingstone provided a soundtrack of fours and sixes, hitting 87 off just 47 balls as England set up a decider on Saturday in Manchester.

Full Time, the Warriors owner’s new Kingsland sports bar set to open - Spy

The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.

Football finance expert names how many points Man City face being deducted in their 'trial of the century' - and warns relegation looms if they are found guilty of 115 charges

The perennial champions are defending 115 separate alleged breaches of financial rules spanning nine years from 2009 and the sternest punishment if found guilty is relegation.

Ben Brereton Diaz sets an unwanted Premier League record as Southampton lose 3-0 at home to Manchester United

Southampton forward Ben Brereton Diaz has set a new Premier League record of making the most appearances in the competition without being on the winning side.

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s Ellerslie trials a success

“We’ve got through the day well, the jockeys have been happy."

Controversial Welcome to Country before AFL semi final sparks bitter backlash

The ceremonies have sparked controversy with some Australians questioning why they needed to be welcomed to their own country, but Mr Kerin said the practice had been misunderstood.

Inside the ‘culture war’ ripping through the heart of Manchester United

Inside the ‘culture war’ ripping through the heart of Manchester United - IN FOCUS: Even as United have faced turbulent times on the pitch in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, support for the manager has remained consistent at Old Trafford. The toxicity has come from elsewhere and explains why football is becoming more divided, writes Miguel Delaney

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Cristiano Ronaldo slams Erik ten Hag after abysmal Premier League start

Simone Biles sparks fears she may NOT compete at 2028 Olympics in LA

After another dominant Olympics, Simone Biles fears her days on the global stage may be over and she will not have the chance to compete when the extravaganza comes to Los Angeles in 2028.

Mitchell Wiggins dead at 64: Tributes pour in for ex-NBA player and father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew

Wiggins, who also played for the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers after being drafted in the first round by the Pacers in 1983, is the father of current Golden State Warriors star Andrew.

Anthony Joshua has his say on widespread rumours claiming next opponent Daniel Dubois knocked him out during a sparring session

Joshua (28-3) and Dubois (21-2) will face each other in a professional bout for the first time on September 21, although they have previously sparred together.

Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible' Erling Haaland after Man City striker scored a brace in comeback win over Brentford just days after the death of close friend

JOE BERNSTEIN: Pep Guardiola praised the togetherness of Manchester City's dressing-room for helping match-winner Erling Haaland play through the pain of bereavement.

Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Reds suffer first defeat under Arne Slot as Callum Hudson-Odoi nets to leave Anfield shell-shocked

Arne Slot's honeymoon period as Liverpool head coach came to an end as Nottingham Forest pulled off a shock victory at Anfield.

Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack

Since taking charge at Old Trafford in April 2022, the under-fire Ten Hag has spent over £600million on 21 new arrivals despite a large number flattering to deceive.

F1 safety car in bizarre crash during high-speed Monza test

Incident leaves F1’s safety car in the tyre barriers after Monza test crash

Erling Haaland is labelled a 'monster' as fans react to 'ridiculous' footage of Man City striker's relentless goalscoring in training

Erling Haaland has made a breathtaking start to the Premier League season and fans could do nothing but acknowledge the Norwegian after a clip of him in training emerged.

Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Federico Chiesa, Kingsley Coman, Giorgi Mamardashvili and more

Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Federico Chiesa, Kingsley Coman, Giorgi Mamardashvili and more - Arne Slot looks to bolster his squad ahead of Friday’s deadline

Formula One: Liam Lawson decision to be announced after Singapore Grand Prix, Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko confirms

There are only two vacant seats left to fill on next year’s grid.

'America has a problem': Tennis fans furious over U.S. Open coverage

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula BREAKS quarterfinal curse with emphatic win over world No 1 Iga Swiatek

DANIEL MATTHEWS ON ARTHUR ASHE: On Wednesday night, at long last, Pegula broke through to uncharted waters. The irony? After all her struggles, she barely needed to break a sweat.

Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract he looks to emulate his father's titanic career

His father's name is one recognisable to every Premier League fan, having spent nine seasons in the English top flight during his illustrious career at Old Trafford.

WNBA commissioner slammed for Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark comments

Arne Slot receives first unwanted lesson as Liverpool fail to find familiar Klopp-era trait

Arne Slot receives first unwanted lesson as Liverpool fail to find familiar Klopp-era trait - Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Hudson-Odoi’s stunner late on seals first defeat for Reds’ new boss

Luton Town left 'extremely disappointed' after bitter row with the FA over flag following England Under-21 game at Kenilworth Road

The message refers to when the FA gave Luton a 30-point deduction in 2008 for financial infringements, which led to them being relegated to non-league football.

Paralympic athlete stripped of medal after cheating with banned device

Kyle Walker snubs Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden as England star names his greatest Man City team-mate

Kyle Walker gave a surprise answer when asked to name the best player he has played with at Manchester City.

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Piastri to pole, Norris only 17th

Leclerc claims fourth consecutive Baku pole for Ferrari while title contender Norris is set for a comeback race

Emi Martinez left in disbelief as Jhon Duran scores goal of the season contender to complete turnaround for Aston Villa against Everton

With the game tied at 2-2, Duran came off the bench and struck a superb effort from 25 yards with the laces of his left boot to find the top corner and put Villa ahead for the first time in the evening.

Charles Barkley slams media for playing race card in Tyreek Hill’s incident

Pep Guardiola reveals why Manchester City refused to move their Carabao Cup clash against Watford to London, forcing them to play twice in just 49 HOURS later this month

The Premier League champions are gearing up for the first intense stretch of the new campaign as European commitments are added to domestic cup and league matches.

Erik ten Hag bemoans 'unfair' Premier League scheduling - insisting it is 'not right' that Man United keep being given early and late fixtures

NATHAN SALT AT ST MARY'S: Erik ten Hag took a swipe at the Premier League over their scheduling, saying it is 'not right' Manchester United keep getting early and late fixtures.

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Azerbaijan GP

Baku's infamously punishing walls claimed Charles Leclerc's Ferrari during FP1, but the Monegasque rallied against FP2 set-up issues to go quickest. As ever, Friday practice offers a handful of clues towards how Sunday's race might play out - and it looks tight among the top four teams in the longer runs

Why FA should NOT be targeting Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp to be the next England manager (and it has nothing to do with them being foreign), writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: At international level, it's not about implementing a style of football and that's the reason why I read of the FA's interest in Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola with scepticism.

Harry Kane SMASHES Bundesliga record previously held by Erling Haaland as the England captain nets hat-trick in Bayern Munich's 6-1 thrashing of Holstein Kiel

Harry Kane has added yet another record to his lengthy list of individual accolades as Bayern Munich disposed of Holstein Kiel 6-1.

Man United were 'exploring a £25.3m alternative to Joshua Zirkzee right up until the moment he signed' - after Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'was left frustrated by the speed of recruitment before the FA Cup final'

INEOS chief executive Ratcliffe - who took control of sporting operations at Old Trafford after securing a minority stake in United in February - had been keen to get business done earlier in the summer.

America’s Cup: Team NZ sign off for now as first challenger eliminated from Louis Vuitton Cup

Team New Zealand's next race will be the start of the Cup match next month.

Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona

Van de Beek was a star of the Ajax side that reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019, and his performances earned a £35million move to United the following summer.

Man United announce £113.3m loss in latest financial accounts - as chief Omar Berrada explains mission for stability and issues latest message of support for Erik ten Hag

CHRIS WHEELER: Berrada assisted that the club's restructuring and improvements demonstrate the club's commitment to giving greater support to manager Ten Hag.

The astronomical prize money Jannik Sinner earned at the US Open