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Ukraine begins football season in spite of war

KYIV: Ukraine on Tuesday launched its new football season despite Russia’s ongoing invasion, in an apparent attempt to give a morale boost to the war-ravaged nation. In the first match of the Ukrainian Premier League, Shakhtar Donetsk drew 0-0 with Metalist 1925 from Kharkiv at the Olympiysky stadium in Kyiv. In an emotional pre-match ceremony, the players of both teams and the referees entered the pitch wrapped in Ukrainian flags and unfurled a banner that read “We are of the same courage.” The Shakhtar players wore T-shirts with the inscription “Donetsk.

Ronaldo has Man Utd future despite Liverpool axe: Ten Hag

LONDON: Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo still has a future at Manchester United after the Portugal star suffered the embarrassment of being dropped for his side’s rousing 2-1 win against Liverpool. United looked far more dynamic without Ronaldo as they stunned Liverpool to end a dismal run of two successive defeats at the start of the Premier League season.

FIA’s chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem promises ‘decisive action’ for motorsport safety

DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says his stance on Formula 1 driver health and safety is a priority to safeguard the motorsport’s future, which he will back with “decisive action.”

Rizzo underlines importance of teamwork amid WTCR glory run

BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse Team Principal Gabriele Rizzo has underlined the importance of teamwork as the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup heads into its summer break. The title-winning Italian squad completed the WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst weekend earlier this month with a 57-point advantage as it bids to win the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup for Teams for the first time.

Introducing WTCR’s fastest lapper

Twelve fastest laps have been registered during the 2022 WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup and Zengő Motorsport’s Rob Huff has set the most with four achieved in his Goodyear-equipped CUPRA Leon Competición. Here’s a reminder.

Azcona ready for more success in FIA ETCR

Changing from the all-conquering CUPRA squad to the Hyundai Motorsport fold for the transition from PURE ETCR to the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup this year, Mikel Azcona is uniquely placed to give his view on the 2022 season. Azcona made history at Vallelunga in 2021 by winning the inaugural PURE ETCR event and was the first two-time ETCR King of the Weekend, finishing in third spot in the overall standings last year.

Christian Horner slams FIA approach as Belgian Grand Prix under threat

Sebastian Vettel to retire from F1 at end of season

Leclerc restarts Max chase as F1 returns... with Hamilton on the rise

The Formula 1 season restarts at one of its most iconic circuits this week, with the Belgian Grand Prix the first of nine races that will determine the outcome of 2022's world championship battles.

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Ukraine begins football season in spite of war

Ronaldo has Man Utd future despite Liverpool axe: Ten Hag

FIA’s chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem promises ‘decisive action’ for motorsport safety

Rizzo underlines importance of teamwork amid WTCR glory run

Introducing WTCR’s fastest lapper

Azcona ready for more success in FIA ETCR

Christian Horner slams FIA approach as Belgian Grand Prix under threat

Leclerc restarts Max chase as F1 returns... with Hamilton on the rise