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Piastri's journey to the McLaren seat was less than ideal, with the public shocked by each new detail - like his tweet stating he wouldn't drive for Alpine in 2023. But, F1 is a ruthless sport, and Australians could see Daniel Ricciardo wasn't delivering beyond highlights like his Monza win...

Australians are right behind Oscar Piastri ahead of his home debut at Albert Park. A lot of people became fans when they tuned into his title-winning campaigns in F3 and F2 during our extended pandemic lockdowns and followed his momentum into F1. His Q3 appearance in Saudi Arabia was big...

McLaren's Oscar Piastri heads into his first home race at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend in Melbourne under the expectation by many to not just be Australia's, but Formula 1's next big thing. The Melbourne-born rookie will hope to build on his Q3 appearance in Saudi Arabia, which saw...

You feel if Wales can get an early goal in the first 20 minutes that will settle the nerves and get the crowd energised. A second goal before half-time would be a perfect script, but as mentioned earlier football doesn't always follow a written-down plan. Should Wales capitalise on their result...

Page said: "It's a quick turnaround so there's been a lot of emphasis on recovery, taking on as much information as we can in the meetings, press higher, sustain that pressure in their half. This is what we're going to try to achieve on Tuesday. "Latvia will be very disciplined, defending in a...

Once again Page has to manage his team as several players aren't getting regular time on the pitch with their clubs. Hence the substitution of Kieffer Moore for example on Saturday night. Moore is a source of goals for Wales, his record Internationally is good and with no Bale, his knack for a...

Following Gareth Bale as captain of your country is a hard act to pull off, however early signs are that Aaron Ramsey is doing the job his way. To be lucky is a great asset to have and Wales will admit to some luck in getting a point against Croatia, but you do often make your own luck. Wales...

They'd planned or perhaps hoped for a draw at best especially as they had to manage game time for several players who haven't had as much time playing at their clubs as they'd like. "We've got to be sensible as the plan was four points," he said. "With six, we'd have won the lottery. "The...

Wales will look to capitalise on their fine draw in Croatia by beating Latvia in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday; Nathan Broadhead's goal deep into stoppage time handed the team a massive boost ahead of taking on Latvia, 133rd in the FIFA world rankings and 105 places below Wales Wales...

SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic overshadowed by angry scenes at end of the match at Broadwood Stadium; Police Scotland are investigating; Rangers looking into the incident; Celtic say "this is a hugely concerning incident, falling well below any acceptable standard" Rangers coach Craig...

When Tottenham announced Antonio Conte's protracted exit from the North London club had been been completed on Sunday night, there was a surprise in their statement. It was not that there was no mention of any thanks directed in the Italian's direction, but instead the fact Cristian Stellini -...

Tottenham have made contact with Julian Nagelsmann over their managerial vacancy, according to Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern Munich, is taking time over a decision about his future with reports also linking him to Real Madrid. Conte is now in Turin with his family and would like his...

Euro 2020 runners-up England are expected to record another six-point haul when they face Malta and North Macedonia in June, but Southgate will not allow complacency to seep in. "I would expect everyone would want to be here and want to be a part of it," the England boss said of the Group C...

Thibaut Courtois was given permission to miss Belgium's friendly against Germany due to Real Madrid's busy upcoming schedule, although reports in Spain claim the goalkeeper could now be sidelined for a month with an adductor injury. All eyes will be on whether Erling Haaland is fit to line up...

Southgate is certainly not alone in having to adapt to key withdrawals this international break. Wales boss Rob Page has spoken of his anger that Brennan Johnson was able to play for Nottingham Forest, but two days later went on to be unavailable for Wales because of fitness concerns. "We were...

"A lot of supporters think [it's a problem that Marcus Rashford is on holiday] and the media have made a lot of it but Southgate hasn't. "Let me try and explain the background to this because there was some apparent criticism for Rashford from the England manager in the build-up to the Italy...

There is no suggestion that Rashford has deliberately refused an England call up - in fact, he has always spoken about how much he enjoys being part of Southgate's squads. It's important to point out that no player or club is allowed to simply refuse an international call up. Were they to do...

Southgate hinted at his frustration last Thursday. "Well the feeling was he was playing really well, but we haven't often had him," the England boss confessed. "So, in terms of a loss, when you haven't had him that often then it's different to being a loss. "But without a doubt he was in good...

Marcus Rashford missed England's European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine this week after picking up an injury in Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham; he returned to light training with United on Monday Gareth Southgate - and the bosses of several top...

Riakporhe became studious (he now has a degree in marketing communications and advertising) and found boxing. After the gym, he was too tired to get into mischief. "I went to uni and explained the norms of where I grew up. It was like a movie to other people! "I analysed my life and wanted to...