Neighbours India and Pakistan only meet in international tournaments because of political tensions and in recent matches the players have refused to shake hands.

Max Verstappen warned on Thursday that high tyre wear may hamper his bid to convert Red Bull's late-season surge into a first win of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match.

The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since become the envy of world football.

Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first two goals for South Africa as they cruised to a 5-0 victory over Eritrea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.