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Bayern, Celtic fined by UEFA for offensive fan banners

NYON, Switzerland: Bayern Munich and Celtic were fined by UEFA on Friday for fans showing banners judged to be offensive at Champions League games. Bayern fans spelled out an expletive on a pitch-side barrier fence to protest the 70 euros ($72) ticket price they had to pay at the stadium of Czech opponent Viktoria Plzeň on Oct.

Magnussen claims maiden pole in the rain for Haas

SAO PAULO: Kevin Magnussen took full advantage of dramatically changing wet conditions to secure a sensational maiden pole position on his 100th Formula One appearance for the Haas team in Friday’s qualifying for this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. As heavy rain descended on the Interlagos circuit, the final Q3 session ended in euphoric uproar with the popular and modest 30-year-old Dane sitting in his car celebrating while the clock ran down. He became the first Danish pole-sitter and the first to achieve the feat for the Haas tea in his 140th Grand Prix and his team’s 143rd.

Injured Dybala named in Argentina's 26-man World Cup squad

Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday (Nov 11) his 26-man squad for the Nov 20 to Dec 18 World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messi will lead the side.

Argentina taking fewer forward than Brazil to World Cup

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina are taking nine defenders, seven midfielders and seven forward to the World Cup in Qatar as coach Lionel Scaloni’s team aim to build on their Copa America success. Scaloni announced his 26-player squad — which contains two fewer forward than the roster for traditional rival Brazil — in a video on Friday. He is scheduled to speak about his choices on Monday.