November 5th, 2020
‘Fuerza Diego’ – Schwartzman’s message to Maradona
Diego Schwartzman has sent a message of support to his namesake and sporting idol Diego Maradona after reaching the Paris Masters third round.
What’s gone wrong with Man Utd?
Manchester United looked to be heading upwards when they qualified for the Champions League following a strong end to the 2019/20 season. Fast-forward three months and they are 15th in the Premier League and reeling from an embarrassing defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.
Lowe, Burns, Earls added to Ireland squad
Uncapped duo James Lowe and Billy Burns, as well as experienced wing Keith Earls, have been added to Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the Autumn Nations Cup.
Goshen could head to Ascot
Goshen could be rerouted to Ascot later this month after a combination of unsuitable ground and an imperfect scope ruled him out of the Unibet Elite Hurdle at Wincanton.
South Africa to play series against Malawi
South Africa’s SPAR Proteas have announced they will be playing a three-Test series against the Malawi Queens at the end of November in Rustenburg.
Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 Man Utd: Demba Ba scores ‘comical’ goal, what now for Solskjaer?
Demba Ba’s goal in the win over Manchester United has been described as ‘comical’ and ’embarrassing’ – so what now for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the latest loss?
Wales: Gareth Bale returns to squad for November games
Gareth Bale returns to the Wales squad for a friendly against the USA and Nations League games at home to the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
Chelsea 3-0 Rennes: Frank Lampard’s new-look side making impressive progress
Chesea’s improvements are going under the radar as Frank Lampard’s side shape up at the back, writes Phil McNulty.
Barcelona v Dynamo Kyiv: Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique goals make it three wins from three for Barca
Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique score to edge Barcelona past Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League.
Euro 2020 play-off final: NI defender Jonny Evans expected to be fit for game with Slovakia
Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans is expected to be fit to face Slovakia as he is included in manager Ian Baraclough’s 26-man squad for the Euro 2020 play-off final.