Barcelona return to their iconic Camp Nou for the first time in more than two years as they prepare to host Athletic Bilbao in a highly anticipated La Liga showdown on Saturday. With only 45,401 spectators allowed due to ongoing renovations, the Catalan giants hope that their homecoming will push them back to the top

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Former Olympic athletics coach Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, widely known as Vicente Modahl, has appeared at Manchester Crown Court denying 19 charges of rape and sexual assault involving a child. The 65-year-old, previously married to former Olympic middle-distance runner Diane Modahl, pleaded not guilty to all charges during the hearing. Charges and Court Proceedings Modahl faces:

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Belgium began their Davis Cup Finals 2025 campaign in spectacular fashion with a stunning upset over France in Bologna, as tournament organizers confirmed that discussions are underway regarding potential changes to the event’s format amid the absence of several top-ranked players. The first match saw 86th-ranked Belgian Raphael Collignon overcome French world number 35 Corentin

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Great Britain’s Joe Salisbury, a six-time Grand Slam doubles champion and former world number one in doubles, has announced he will be taking a break from professional tennis due to anxiety and mental health challenges. The 33-year-old from Liverpool will step away from the sport until at least April 2026 after a year in which

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As the Quilter Nations Series reaches its climax, Ireland prepare to face reigning Rugby World Cup champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, 22 November, with a 17:40 GMT kick-off. The encounter promises to be a pivotal test for Andy Farrell’s squad, providing a clear measure of the team’s progress ahead

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The world of motorsport is taking a significant step forward in supporting female talent as all Formula 1 (F1) teams have agreed to extend their commitment to the all-female F1 Academy series beyond the current season. Originally set to conclude this year, the F1 Academy has now secured a multi-year partnership that will ensure all

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Tanya Oxtoby, the current manager of Northern Ireland Women’s national team, is in advanced discussions to take over as head coach at Newcastle United Women in WSL 2. Oxtoby, 43, signed a four-year contract with Northern Ireland in 2023, following a diverse managerial and coaching career across club and international women’s football. Her appointment at

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Chelsea Women produced a thrilling performance against European giants Barcelona Women at Stamford Bridge, with both sides maintaining their unbeaten records in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. The match ended 1-1, leaving Chelsea with a sense of both pride and frustration after an intense contest. Carpenter’s Rocket Opens the Scoring Chelsea took the

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off draw has been confirmed, setting up high-stakes clashes in Europe as teams compete for a place in the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Northern Ireland face a daunting trip to Italy in the semi-finals of the European play-offs. The winners of

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Carlos Sainz, Williams driver and director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), has called for an “urgent” meeting with the FIA regarding the interpretation of racing guidelines and the consistency of penalties in Formula 1. Sainz’s call comes after the controversial 10-second penalty handed to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri during the Brazilian Grand Prix. The

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