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Speedway of Nations 2022: 'Disaster once again' - Italian Daniele Tessari suffers several mishaps in semi-final

Italy’s Daniele Tessari could not have experienced a worse night at the second semi-final of the Speedway of Nations 2022. With his side already coming into the event as outsiders as well as having suffered the disappointment of losing team member Nicolas Covatti through injury, all eyes were on Tessari and team-mate Paco Castagna to put in a respectable display, even if they weren't expected to reach the final. Ad/> However, things got off the worst possible start as the 37-year-old Tessari was excluded from the Italians’ first heat following a move that caused Norway’s Lasse Fredriksen to come off his bike on the final corner of the first lap.

Motherwell’s Europa Conference League hopes over after defeat by Sligo

Motherwell’s Europa Conference League aspirations ended in embarrassment as another defeat by Sligo Rovers saw them exit the second qualifying round 3-0 on aggregate.

Sligo Rovers thrash Motherwell in Europa Conference League qualifier

Motherwell’s Europa Conference League aspirations ended in embarrassment as another defeat by Sligo Rovers saw them exit the second qualifying round 3-0 on aggregate.

Euro 2022: 'It's always nice to have his backing' - Mary Earps reveals David de Gea message after semi-final

Mary Earps has revealed that she received a congratulatory message from fellow Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea after England reached the final of Euro 2022. Earps produced a fine performance in the semi-final win over Sweden, with one early save from Sofia Jakobsson's effort drawing particularly favourable comparisons to club-mate De Gea. Ad/> Describing the Spaniard as «really supportive» of the women's game, the 29-year-old said that while the pair do not train together at Carrington, she and De Gea are regularly in touch to discuss their performances.

Speedway of Nations 2022: Hans Nielsen aiming to 'get that gold' in final act as Denmark team manager

Outgoing team manager Hans Nielsen believes his Denmark team «can do the job» and claim the Speedway of Nations title. Nielsen, who has confirmed this will be his last meeting with the team, has selected Leon Madsen, Mikkel Michelsen and Anders Thomsen for the final at the Vojens Speedway Centre for a chance at a first ever gold at the event and a first team world title since the old Speedway World Cup in 2015. Ad/> As hosts, Denmark automatically advance to the final where they will take on Australia, Finland and Poland who advanced from the first semi-final, and Sweden, Czech Republic and Great Britain who made it through semi number two.

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Speedway of Nations 2022: 'Disaster once again' - Italian Daniele Tessari suffers several mishaps in semi-final

Motherwell’s Europa Conference League hopes over after defeat by Sligo

Sligo Rovers thrash Motherwell in Europa Conference League qualifier

Euro 2022: 'It's always nice to have his backing' - Mary Earps reveals David de Gea message after semi-final

Speedway of Nations 2022: Hans Nielsen aiming to 'get that gold' in final act as Denmark team manager

Mary Earps has David De Gea’s support as England prepare for Euro 2022 final

High-profile support for Mary Earps as England prepare for showdown with Germany

England and Germany set for historic Euro 2022 final