In Euro 2024 qualifying, Bellingham and Mbappe thrill on the field as war and terrorism impact games

19.10.2023 - 07:53 arabnews.com

GENEVA: Eight teams advanced to the 2024 European Championship in a week when qualifying games were disrupted by war in the Middle East and terrorism on the streets of Brussels.

Belgium and Sweden did not complete their game Monday so as to ensure the safety of visiting fans, and Israel could not play either of their scheduled games after the surprise attack by Hamas on Oct.

7 and conflict since. On the field, England and France were the standout teams with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe the most thrilling talents in Europe.

Both teams sealed their places at Euro 2024. Host Germany also werejoined by Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Turkiye.

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Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position for the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Saturday when he outpaced world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.061 seconds. It was the Briton's first Formula One pole position since he took the prime starting position for the 2021 Russian Grand Prix at Sochi. "It's a great day," he said. "Or at least a good day, but it felt like one of the worst laps I have done! So, it's a surprise, but a good surprise. My first pole in a long time so I am happy. Sergio Perez was third in the second Red Bull ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton with Yuki Tsunoda sixth for Alpha Tauri. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who qualified second behind Verstappen for Sunday's Grand Prix, was unable to improve on seventh ahead of Daniel Riccardo in the second Alpha Tauri, Carlos Sainz in the second Ferrari and Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren.

Red Bull’s Verstappen to start Brazilian Grand Prix on pole position

SAO PAULO: Formula One champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull will start this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix in pole position, with his teammate Sérgio Perez lagging in 9th position at Interlagos after Friday’s qualifying. Verstappen clocked 1 minute, 10.727 seconds in qualifying, which was cut short due to rain. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start in second position, with a lap 0.294 seconds behind Verstappen’s. Two Aston Martins will be in the second row with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, respectively. Perez, who is still fighting for the runner-up position in the drivers’ championship with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, will see his rival start from 5th place on Sunday. Qualifying at Interlagos started with a 15-minute delay due to debris on some of its main turns. No accidents took place in the lone practice session earlier.

Jude Bellingham shows Rangers support as Real Madrid superstar delivers Ryan Jack nod to continue Ibrox love affair

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Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari front-row lockout in qualifying for Mexico Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc swept to pole position for the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Carlos Sainz qualifying second in a surprise Ferrari front-row lockout.