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The IndependentWatch: Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral takes place as David Beckham joins mourners
Watch as Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral took place, with David Beckham and Roy Hodgson amongst mourners, in his hometown in Sweden on Friday, 13 September. The former England football boss, who became the first foreign manager to lead the team, died aged 76 on 26 August surrounded by his family following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Eriksson was laid to rest at Fryksände Church in Torsby.
- The Independent
Arne Slot details path to replicating Jurgen Klopp’s special bond with Liverpool players
Slot is eager to develop a strong relationship with the Reds, replicating the close bond Jurgen Klopp held during his reign
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PSG refuse League order to pay Mbappe disputed €55 million
Paris Saint-Germain refused Thursday to pay departed striker Kylian Mbappe a disputed 55 million euros ($60.6m) despite a French league (LFP) order to do so earlier in the day.The 25-year-old striker says PSG owe him 55 million euros in wages and bonuses, but the Parisians say Mbappe agreed to waive the money in August 2023.
- The Telegraph
De Ligt delight as United quell the crisis . . . for now
Matthijs De Ligt did not last beyond half-time playing for Holland in the small matter of their clash with Germany on Tuesday, yet in football’s relentless cycle of games there is always another shot at redemption coming soon.
- The Telegraph
Everton the masters of self-destruction after throwing away another two-goal lead
In recent times Everton have cornered the market in crisis and they are now proving the masters of self-destruction.
- The Independent
F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE: Qualifying times and results as Lando Norris eliminated in disaster for McLaren
Norris eliminated in Q1 in huge blow to his championship chances ahead of Sunday’s race in Baku
- The Guardian
‘They all want us sanctioned’: Guardiola tells City critics to wait for hearing
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is ‘happy’ the Premier League case is starting, while the La Liga president says rival clubs think City should be punished
- The Independent
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and a strange Diamond League final reveal the future of athletics
The American world record holder competes in Brussels in two exhibitions, with the sport braced for seismic change in 2025 as Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track begins
- The Independent
Cobra Kai co-creator reveals why ‘unique’ Chad McQueen never appeared on the show
Screenwriter recalled spending afternoon with late ‘Karate Kid’ actor
- The Independent
Charles Leclerc hits out at Ferrari team after crash in Azerbaijan GP practice
The Scuderia driver hit the wall in first practice and was then irritated with the car in later on Friday
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton gives ‘honest’ opinion after Ferrari F1 miss out on Adrian Newey
Seven-time world champion Hamilton has never worked with designer Newey, who is joining Aston Martin
- AFP News
Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without ball being bowled
The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.The last time an entire Test match was washed out was in December 1998, when New Zealand hosted India in Dunedin.
- The Independent
Jacques Villeneuve brutally tears apart Daniel Ricciardo’s career: ‘Why is he still in F1?’
The 1997 F1 world champion did not hold back when asked about the Australian’s time in the sport
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Arsenal depleted for Tottenham trip, Ten Hag under scrutiny at Southampton
An under-strength Arsenal face a huge test of their Premier League title credentials at rivals Tottenham, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a response from his side at Southampton.Ten Hag pleads for patience Just three games into the new Premier League season, Erik ten Hag is under pressure once more after consecutive defeats for Manchester United.
- The Telegraph
The nine remarkable statistics that make Erling Haaland the most feared striker ever
Erling Haaland’s remarkable scoring spree continued on Saturday with both goals in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Brentford, taking his club tally to 99 in 103 appearances in all competitions.
- The Guardian
Tottenham v Arsenal and the silliness of football’s chippiest derby
In today’s Football Daily: St Totteringham’s Day and other north London derby b@nter
- The Telegraph
England beat Australia to level T20 series thanks to swagger of Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell
On a chilly but raucous night in Cardiff, England relocated some of what they have mislaid in their white-ball cricket: a sense of fun. Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell – the second-oldest player in the side and a thrilling protégé – combined with swagger, interspersed with calculation, to power England to a three-wicket victory.
- The Independent
Conor McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled
Michael Chandler has opted to fight Charles Oliveira in November, instead of continuing to wait for McGregor
- Deadline
Netflix Liver King Documentary Attaches ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion Director Joe Pearlman
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has turned to one of its most trusted documentary directors to tell the story of the Liver King’s steroid scandal. The streamer’s Untold franchise has enlisted Joe Pearlman to helm the Liver King film after he directed the Robbie Williams and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now documentaries. Pearlman’s other credits include HBO …
- Associated Press
Chiefs trainer defends response to eye injury sustained by Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder defended his medical staff's response to an eye injury sustained by Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy in last week's game, adding Friday that he also spoke with the Baltimore medical staff and exchanged text messages with coach John Harbaugh to “clear the air.” Van Noy hurt his right eye in the third quarter of the first NFL game last week, which Kansas City won 27-20.