Verstappen: 'Leave my family alone'
Max Verstappen has told the world of Formula One not to go after his family, describing social media abuse following last weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix as "unacceptable" and "disgusting".
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Verstappen blames media for making him look bad, slams abuse
Double Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said he and his family had suffered online threats and abuse after he ignored team orders in Brazil last weekend, and blamed the media for making him look bad.
Hamilton targets future on return to scene of rancorous ‘injustice’
ABU DHABI: Lewis Hamilton returns to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend 11 months on from one of the most rancorous days in Formula One history insisting he has put the past behind him.
Messi and Argentina light up the Abu Dhabi night in 5-0 win over UAE
ABU DHABI: The player the crowd had come to see hardly needed emphasizing. And Lionel Messi — with more than a little help from Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Angel Di Maria — duly delivered. He lit up the Abu Dhabi night with some scintillating football, especially during the first half, as Argentina defeated the UAE 5-0 in their final friendly before heading to Qatar for the World Cup.
Newcastle United partners with Saudia ahead of Riyadh-based warm-weather training camp
RIYADH: Newcastle United has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia as the club prepares for a warm-weather training camp in Riyadh next month.
Lewandowski issued three-match ban after ‘disrespect’ toward ref
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been given three-match ban in La Liga for showing “disrespect” toward a referee, which he will serve when Spanish domestic football resumes after the World Cup. The Polish striker was sent off for two bookings against Osasuna on November 8 and made a gesture, touching his nose as he left the pitch, which was considered disrespectful to referee Jesus Gil Manzano.
England’s World Cup injuries ease as Maddison, Walker train
DOHA: England’s injury concerns are easing ahead of the World Cup, with Kyle Walker and James Maddison overcoming their previous fitness issues to take part in the team’s first training session in Qatar on Wednesday. Walker has been recovering from groin surgery needed after getting injured during Manchester City’s 6-3 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Oct. 2.
Red Bull driver rift adds spice to Abu Dhabi finale
ABU DHABI : Formula One champion Max Verstappen heads into Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix facing questions about his character and behaviour after he refused to help team mate Sergio Perez at the last race in Brazil.