Mixed fortunes as Nigerian boys suffer consecutive loss, girls win
Nigeria’s boys at the 2022 World School Basketball Championships
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Alpine’s search for Fernando Alonso’s replacement ‘down to six drivers’
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi claims that the team is now considering six drivers to race for them in 2023.
Esteban Ocon: It's 'strange' some don't give me credit for performances v Fernando Alonso
Esteban Ocon believes that only Lewis Hamilton has performed better than him in the role of Fernando Alonso’s team-mate in Formula 1.
Southgate accepts future will hinge on England's performance at World Cup 2022 in Qatar
Under-fire Gareth Southgate knows his future will be dictated by England's World Cup performance rather than previous successes or the fact his contract runs until 2024. Few could have predicted how the team's fortunes would improve under the 57-cap former defender, who was initially brought in as interim boss following Sam Allardyce's shock exit in September 2016. Southgate led England on an unforgettable run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago and within a penalty shootout of European Championship glory last summer. The 52-year-old was subsequently rewarded with a new deal until 2024 but things have gone awry of late, with embarrassing defeats home and away to Hungary compounded in Italy on Friday. The 1-0 loss led to relegation from the top tier of the Nations League and boos being aimed at Southgate, whose future is under scrutiny with the side winless in five games ahead of the World Cup. "I am not foolish," the England boss said ahead of Monday's game against Germany. "My sole focus at the moment is to get the team right for (Monday) night. "We're focused on a good performance, a good result, then you're looking towards the World Cup. And I know ultimately I will be judged on what happens at that World Cup. "Contracts are irrelevant in football because managers can have three, four, five-year contracts and if results aren't good enough then you accept that's time to part ways. "Why would I be any different? I'm not arrogant enough to think that having a contract should protect me in any way from results."
Once a King (of WTCR) almost a King (of ETCR) for Michelisz
Norbert Michelisz, the 2019 WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup title winner, completed the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup season with a Race DE King of the Weekend podium for Hyundai Motorsport N. It was the Hyundai Veloster N ETCR-driving Hungarian’s best result of the season and was in contrast to team-mate Mikel Azcona’s Sachsenring weekend, which was beset by issues from the outset and culminated in the Spaniard losing out of his top three finish in the final title standings. Ad “It was a very solid race weekend – probably my best of the season, and it’s always nice to finish the year like this,” Michelisz said.
Germany boss Hansi Flick defends under-pressure Gareth Southgate ahead of England showdown
Germany boss Hansi Flick has played down England’s recent struggles and defended Gareth Southgate, while he expects a very tough game at Wembley on Monday night.
Germany agree €400,000 bonus for lifting the World Cup
Germany players will each receive €400,000 euros ($390,000) if they lift the World Cup, the country's football association announced on Sunday after thrashing out an agreement with the squad.
Gareth Southgate 'not hiding' from criticism as England look to end miserable run
Gareth Southgate insists he is “not hiding” from criticism as England look to end a miserable run of form that has seen them go five matches without a win.