I don't fear a 7-0 - but this Man United side invite Sunday League comparisons and don't belong in Liverpool's world
It's perhaps the darkest day in a recent history littered with matches many Manchester United fans would love to forget.
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India Chess Star R Vaishali Wins World Blitz Championship Qualifier, Through To Quarters
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali showcased her skill by winning the women's qualifier to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here. Following Koneru Humpy's stellar performance, which earned her the gold medal and a prize of USD 60,000, it was Vaishali's turn to impress her fans. She triumphed in the women's section, scoring 9.5 points, with three draws on her way to a 9.5/11 performance. Russian Kateryna Lagno came closest to Vaishali, scoring 8.5 points, while the remaining six qualifiers finished with an identical 8 points. Despite meeting the points criteria, Humpy was eliminated due to the worst tiebreaker, finishing ninth.
Manchester United sent clear relegation reality as Ruben Amorim warning laid bare
Manchester United are facing the unthinkable prospect of a relegation battle under Ruben Amorim in 2025.
World Blitz Chess Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyeing A Grand Double
Having achieved the monumental feat of winning the World Rapid chess title for a second time, Indian stalwart Koneru Humpy would be eyeing a grand double when the FIDE World Blitz Championship commences on Tuesday. Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion. The Indian had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia and, on Sunday, became only the second player after China's Ju Wenjun to clinch the title a second time.
Shuttler Lakshya Sen Finishes Third At King Cup International
India's Lakshya Sen delivered a dominant performance, outplaying rising French star Alex Lanier in straight games to finish third at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open on Sunday. The 23-year-old from Almora defeated Lanier 21-17 21-11, securing a handsome prize purse of around Rs. 36 lakh. Lakshya had earlier lost in the semifinals to reigning world junior champion Hu Zhe'an of China, going down 19-21 19-21 in a closely contested match on Saturday.
What Alejandro Garnacho did as Joshua Zirkzee emerged from tunnel speaks volumes for Man United
Alejandro Garnacho's reaction after Joshua Zirkzee's early substitution during Manchester United's defeat to Newcastle has emerged.
Gary Neville wanted one thing from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United - and he can't deliver it
Ruben Amorim must be wondering what he's got himself into.
'Weak and clueless' - National media deliver brutal Man United verdict ahead of Liverpool
Manchester United will spend New Year's Day just seven points above the relegation zone after a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.