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Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner in 2003, dies at 56 - ESPN

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday at age 56.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti signs new deal until 2026

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new two and a half year contract tying him to the La Liga club until the summer of 2026.

Carlo Ancelotti Snubs Brazil, Commits To Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach. "Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached agreement on the extension of his contract till June 30, 2026," Real said in a statement. It had been reported in July this year that 64-year-old Ancelotti would become the first foreigner to coach Brazil in almost 60 years once he saw out his present Real contract next year. The Brazil Football Confederation had named Fernando Diniz as the temporary manager before they anticipated Ancelotti taking control for the 2024 Copa America. Ednaldo Rodriguez, the then president of the CBF, held months of negotiations with Ancelotti, who had previously stated the Real job would be his last in football.

Britain, Spain make winning starts at United Cup as new season begins

PERTH :Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter handed Britain a 2-0 win over hosts Australia on the opening day of the United Cup mixed team tournament on Friday, as the new tennis season began after a short break with the focus on next month's Australian Open.

Ancelotti extends Real Madrid contract until 2026

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday (Dec 29) which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach.