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      Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan LIVE RESULT: Latest Champions League updates as Italians take narrow LEAD back to San Siro

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      INTER MILAN snatch an advantage against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.Following a back-and-forth first half, in which Bayern controlled general play, it would be the Italian giants who made the first break as Lautaro Martínez finished off a sweeping transition move. Substitute Thomas Müller would be picked out in the back post unmarked by Konrad Laimer to level the tie with five minutes to go, only for Inter to gallop down the other end minutes later with Carlos Augusto, who squared across to Davide Frattesi to bundle in. The defeat was Bayern’s first at home in the competition in four years. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League quarter-final updates and team news with Saka set to START – stream FREE

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      ARSENAL are hosting Real Madrid at the Emirates in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final TONIGHT!The Gunners are boosted by the return of star winger Bukayo Saka, as they aim to beat the 15-time champions of Europe.Mikel Arteta rested key players Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton, indicating all their focus is on the Champions League. Jude Bellingham and Co already have recent success in the capital, having won last season’s Champions League final at Wembley, and will be looking to repeat the trick in north London.Kick-off time: 8pmTV channel/FREE live stream: Amazon Prime VideoArsenal team: Team news to follow…Real Madrid team: Team news to follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow Arsenal’s Champions League clash below…One awayThere are a handful of players on both sides who, if cautioned, would miss the second leg in a week. For Real Madrid, these are:Vinicius JuniorLucas VazquezEndrickEduardo CamavingaAntonio RudigerLuka ModricAnd for Arsenal, they are:Declan RiceJurrien TimberGabriel MartinelliCopy linkCopiedTime to step upAs one man rose, another man fell.Bukayo Saka could not even make it back onto the pitch before Mikel Arteta was handed yet another injury dilemma against Fulham.In the first half, star defender Gabriel went down injured, and has since been ruled out for the season. With Calafiori also out, this left Jakub Kiwior as the only other recognised centre-back in Arteta’s side. Will the Polish centre-half make a name for himself, or is this just fitness for Kiwior, as he reportedly heads for the exit door at the Emirates? Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal transfer newsWhile Arsenal are gearing up for their huge clash tonight, they are also gearing up for next season.SunSport has Gunners fans covered with all the rumours ahead of a BIG 2025/26 season.Copy linkCopiedBellingham vs.. VARDespite Jude Bellingham having a HUGE clash against Arsenal tonight, it seems his real enemy is VAR.Bellingham won the competition last season, then shone for England in the summer at the Euros.However, during Real’s loss to Valencia, Bellingham was seen booting the technology.Can you blame him going after the computers, after they predicted his side to lose tonight?Copy linkCopiedWho else is on tonight?There are four games over the next two days.Tonight, alongside the clash in the capital, Bayern Munich host Inter Milan. There are two more tomorrow night, as Aston Villa travel to PSG, and Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund. Copy linkCopiedThe computer has spoken…The supercomputer has spoken ahead of tonight’s clash… and it says Arsenal are FAVOURITES. According to the device, the Gunners are set for a first semi-final in 16 years.But, can they go all the way?Copy linkCopiedArteta wants fans to bring the noiseAhead of a huge clash, Arteta has urged his sides supporters to get behind the team ahead of the game.The Gunners need the Emirates bouncing if they are to throw Real Madrid off their game.Copy linkCopiedEarly team newsMadrid Xtra on X (fka Twittter) are reporting that David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez will both START for Real tonight. The account also hinted that the starting midfield for the defending champions would be Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham. Copy linkCopiedForm guideIn their last five, the Gunners are unbeaten. In fact, their unbeaten run stretches back to February 26, their last defeat coming at the hands of West Ham at the Emirates. Real Madrid don’t have to go back so far for their last defeat, it was last Saturday, at home to Valencia. Los Blancos only have two wins in five, but everyone knows the danger of their attack once they get going. Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireCopy linkCopiedFamiliar facesFor a side like Real, the phrase “the one that got away” seems obsolete, especially with the likes of Achraf Hakimi and Theo Hernandez blowing Europe away after once being on their books.But, Martin Odegaard was famously once at Real Madrid, aged just 16. A babyfaced Odegaard failed to have much, if any of an impact for Los Blancos, but he has grown into the player that made Madrid sign him back in 2015.His disappointing spell in the Spanish capital saw him allowed to leave on loan to Arsenal in January 2021, then making it a permanent switch in August that year.He is not the only familiar face between the sides.Dani Ceballos spent two years at the Emirates between 2019 and 2021.But, unfortunately for Ceballos, he will miss his grand return to his former side with a muscle injury.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedA first meeting since 2006Despite both sides European pedigree over the last 20 years, this is the first time they have met since the round of 16 in 2006.The two legged tie was a cagey affair between the two sides.Arsenal won at the Bernabeu, a certain Thierry Henry scoring the winner.The Gunners then held Real to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates, sending them through to the quarter-finals.Credit: CARMELO RUBIO/AFP via Getty ImagesCopy linkCopiedMbappe and Rudiger to PLAYBeating your rivals in any context is a huge deal, especially when it is on penalties in their own back yard in the Champions League.However, in the heat of the moment, UEFA decided Real went too far.Gestures made by Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe will see them miss one game, BUT, crucially, not this one.The pair were handed a suspended one-match ban, so they are both free to play the HUGE clash at the Emirates.Credit: REUTERS/Susana Vera/File PhotoCopy linkCopiedSaka’s big returnThe phrase “I’m back like I never left” can only be brandished in special situations, but Saka is truly back like he never left.His return to action has given the Gunners a huge boost ahead of tonight’s game.The winger scored less than 10 minutes into his return against Fulham in the Premier League.Having missed a long spell of the season, in which time Arsenal’s title hopes dwindled, Saka returned just in time.He will be looking for a huge impact, and to create some memories for the Emirates faithful.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal focus on the Champions LeagueIt is all or nothing for the Gunners in the Champions League, it seems.In hindsight, Arsenal should have started their key men against Everton, as the lead to Liverpool could now be single digits if they had beaten the Toffees.However, Saka, Odegaard and Timber all had to watch from the bench for a period on Sunday.Arteta’s key men on the bench, it seems all his eggs are in the Champions League basket.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGunner be a big oneWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.Martin Odegaard steps up to his former side, looking to guide Arsenal into a first Champions League semi-final in 16 years.For Madrid, they are looking for a 16 themselves, but not a first semi-final in 16 years, rather a 16th title to add to their collection.The defending champions have previous success in London, winning the final at Wembley against Dortmund last season.Mikel Arteta’s team selection last time out against Everton points towards one thing for the Gunners: it is all or nothing in the Champions League.With an 11 point gap to close on Liverpool, the Gunners only have eyes for a first Champions League title in their history.Follow along with SunSport’s comprehensive blog of ALL the action from tonight’s HUGE clash.Copy linkCopied More

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      Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Three as John Terry’s 26ers aim to score first points – updates

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      GRAB your popcorn Baller League fans as night three of this thrilling competition is FINALLY here – and it is expected to be action-packed once again!Angry Ginge’s league-leading Yanited side will be determined to continue their perfect streak and stay ahead of the pack when they take on Santan FC.Deportio managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker are also undefeated and they’ll be hoping to climb above Yanited with a victory over M7 FC.While John Terry’s 26ers battle it out with F.C. RTW, as both look to put their first three points on the board.Follow ALL updates from the Copperbox Arena with our live blog below…Results so far Matchday 1Game 1: Yanited 7-2 N5 FCGame 2: F.C RTW 4-5 MVPs UnitedGame 3: SDS FC 5-2 26ersGame 4: Trebol FC 4-6 Santan FCGame 5: M7 FC 3-2 Wembley Rangers AFCGame 6: Deportrio 6-3 VZN FCMatchday 2Game 1: MVPs United 3-2 M7 FCGame 2: Wembley Rangers AFC 2-4 VZN FCGame 3: N5 FC 3-6 DeportrioGame 4: 26ers 5-7 YanitedGame 5: Santan FC 4-3 SDS FCGame 6: F.C. RTW 1-5 Trebol FCCopy linkCopiedThis evening’s gamesMatchday 3Game 1: 26ers vs F.C. RTWGame 2: Trebol FC vs Wembley Rangers AFCGame 3: Yanited vs Santan FCGame 4: M7 FC vs DeportrioGame 5: SDS FC vs MVPs UnitedGame 6: VZN FC vs N5 FCCopy linkCopiedPre-match reading Including Karren Brady’s column and Roy Keane’s take:Copy linkCopiedRound Three Evening and welcome to the third week of Baller League! The first two weeks have been filled with goals, goals and… yes you guessed it, GOALS! as the high-energy, fast-paced professional football league redefining the game that was promised, is delivering. Yanited are the early pace-setters after the first two matchdays, while the Invincible-inspired N5 FC and John Terry-led 26ers are trialing at the foot of the table. Amin Belaïd is the man to watch with an eye-popping six goals, so far for Luís Figo’s Trebol team. We are set for another jam-packed night of action, with a 5.35 kick-off at London’s Copper Box Arena expected.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd 0 Man City 0 LIVE SCORE: Fernandes squanders chance to give United the lead in cagey derby – updates

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      MANCHESTER United hope to add a positive highlight to their poor season as they host noisy neighbours City in the Manchester Derby.City and United are both powerhouses of the Premier League, but the two sides have endured poor seasons compared to their high standards.United are lingering down in 13th place in the Premier League, with Ruben Amorim unable to steady the sinking ship at Old Trafford.City are down in fifth, but after winning four Premier League titles in a row, Pep Guardiola will be disappointed with his side’s lacklustre performance this season.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW TVMan Utd XI: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; HojlundMan City XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; MarmoushCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford below…Man Utd 0-0 Man City35. Guardiola needs to see more penetration from his side.It all looks too predictable and rigid.They haven’t had a shot on goal for twenty minutes.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City33. This game is really not taking off at all.Luke Shaw is out warming up at the moment.Just what we need on the pitch, more defenders.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City31. Man City swing in a corner and it is flicked on by Casemiro.Onana came for it and got nowhere near it.Luckily there was somebody at the back post to clear.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City29. The Red Devils are getting into good positions.Fernandes lifts a ball over the defence for Lindelof.His attempted volley is woeful and never troubling the keeper.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City27. Some good football from the hosts once again.Hojlund runs forward and lays it off to Garnacho, who then finds Dorgu.Hitting it first time, he blazes it over the bar.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City25. Casemiro is bundled over and wins a free kick.With no way forward, the Red Devils play it all the way back to their defence.They need someone dropping into the pockets of space, asking more questions of the visitors.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City21. City seem content just knocking the ball around.United are getting players behind the ball, trying to make themselves difficult to break down.What we would give for a goal right now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City19. Dalot clips a brilliant cross into the back post.Garnacho seems to forget how his limbs work and falls to the floor.To think he was being touted for a £70m transfer, surely even Chelsea wouldn’t fall for that one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City17. Neither side has really asked questions of the opponents’ keepers so far.There seems to be no cutting edge whatsoever.Hopefully someone will streak the pitch to spice things up soon.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City15. Casemiro spreads a long ball out wide.Dorgu is chasing it down the line but cannot keep it in play.City counter and Marmoush looks to get a shot off but it is deflected behind by Maguire.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City13. Guardiola tells a couple of his subs to go through the motions.Foden seems to have an injury and may not be able to continue.Doku and Savinho are running up and down the touchline.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City9. Nunes whiips in a cross from out wide.Foden takes it under control and looks to get a shot off.He drags it wide of the near post.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City7. It is all a bit scrappy at the moment.Neither side is able to take the game by the scruff of the neck.Man Ciity wanted a corner as the ball went out but the referee did not agree.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City5. Man City seem content patiently passing the ball around.They look to control the tempo on this big Old Trafford pitch.As the ball is played into Foden, his touch is poor and gifts possession back to the hosts.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City3. You feel that is where Amorim’s side could get some joy today.They need high-tempo attacks, running at the visitors.Guardiola’s side look unsure when pushed onto the back foot.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City1. The hosts counter and Garnacho breaks through the middle.He is clipped and brought down just outside the box.Free-kick in a dangerous position for Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man Utd vs Man CityWe are underway at Old Trafford.While neither side have title races to aim for, this still matters.Man Utd get the game started.Copy linkCopiedManchester awaits rivals clashVictory for Man Utd today would give them a very rare double over their noisy neighbours this season.As you would expect, it is a packed house for this one.We all hope for plenty of goals and a feisty game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordThere have been some hugely important games between these two neighbours in recent years but this one has little riding on it. Will anyone outside of Manchester really be bothered?City need points to keep themselves in contention for a top five spot while United are just keeping themselves warm for the Europa League.This game marks the start of Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell tour after Friday’s surprise announcement that he will leave the Etihad this summer. He is part of a midfield trio with Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic which looks to be short of legs.United have won their last two meetings with City – including a dramatic late victory at the Etihad in December. Could they make it a hat-trick? No matter what the result, a sit in protest is planned by the 1958 group at the end with feelings still running high among the supporters.Copy linkCopiedBragging rights up for grabsBoth sides have had disappointing seasons by their own standards.It will have hurt Man City to lose at home against the Red Devils earlier in the season.Guardiola will be looking for payback today, wanting to crush them in front of their own fans.Copy linkCopiedThe return fixtureCity were quick to forget their earlier fixture against United earlier in the season. Josko Gvardiol had given them the lead in the first half, but it all fell apart for Guardiola and City in the dying embers. Bruno Fernandes scored a pen in the 88th minute, before Amad Diallo sent United home with three points after a superb goal in the 90th minute.Credit: Martin Rickett/PA WireCopy linkCopiedPep with eyes on fourth spotAfter Chelsea could only take a point against Brentford this afternoon, fourth spot is there for the taking.Guardiola will be wanting to take this game to United.They know three points would put them in control of their own destiny for that coveted Champions League spot.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe run-in: City chasing the top fourSEVEN points separate Nottingham Forest in third and Newcastle in seventh.Every single point is a key one at this stage of the season, and Chelsea dropped two at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford.Aston Villa are now level on points with City in sixth, after they picked up a huge 2-1 win over Forest yesterday.City could jump above Chelsea in fourth with a win.Credit: Martin Rickett/PA WireCopy linkCopiedNico O’Reilly on the upManchester City’s last remaining hope at a trophy this season was given a helping hand by O’Reilly just after the international break.City were struggling at Bournemouth, but after Pep Guardiola subbed him on, the game changed.O’Reilly created both goals, and has started both games since.The Englishman’s ability to defend and bring the ball forward makes him an ideal cog in the Guardiola system. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNoisy neighboursUnited were the dominant side in England throughout Sir Alex Ferguson’s spell in charge.However, City have become everything United were under Pep Guardiola.The side even repeated the historic treble that United managed to win in 1999.United are now way off where they want to be, but – just for one season – so are Man City.Can the Old Trafford faithful help deliver another HUGE Manchester derby win?Credit: Andrew Yates / SportimageCopy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE RESULTS: Fulham BEAT champions-elect Liverpool, Southampton RELEGATED, Chelsea held by Brentford

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      IT was another thrilling day of Premier League action with champions-elect Liverpool BEATEN by Fulham.Goals from Sessegnon, Iwobi and Muniz helped the Cottagers pull off a shock win over the Reds.Chelsea failed to cement a top four spot after being held by rivals Brentford.While Southampton have made history by being the earliest team to get RELEGATED following a 3-1 loss to Tottenham.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Too soon to panic? Liverpool were BEATEN 3-2 by Fulham at Craven Cottage.However, they still hold a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League table. They will be comforted by the fact that Arsenal dropped points at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon.But – after being knocked out the Champions League and losing the Carabao Cup final, that is now one win in four for Arne Slot’s side. Just a bump in the road, or have Slot’s side been figured out?Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 3-1 SouthamptonA late goal by Mathys Tel secures victory for Tottenham.This was barely a contest and Southampton’s late goal really flattered them on the scoreline.Not an awe inspiring performance but Spurs got the job done.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton relegatedThe Saints are down and out with seven games to go.They still have something to play for – beating Derby County’s record of 11 points, with the Saints currently on 10.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton relegated from the Premier LeagueCopy linkCopiedFT: Fulham 3-2 LiverpoolLiverpool suffer their second defeat of the season.They only have themselves to blame with their woeful defending.A huge scalp for The Cottagers.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-1 Southampton90+6. Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel adds a third for Spurs from the spot.He ends not only the game, but surely Southampton’s stay in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mathys Tel (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaIt is a bore draw in West London.Neither side able to take one of their few chances. This will not help The Blues’ Champions League hopes.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-1 Southampton90+1. A glimmer of hope for the visitors.Fernandes takes the ball down on his chest and drills it through the legs of Vicario.Nervy end to this game for Spurs.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Matheus Fernandes (Southampton)Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-0 Southampton87. It has been a disappointing second-half.The fans are silent and they are being given nothing to get them excited.This is like a pre-season friendly.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-2 Liverpool86. With four minutes to go, Liverpool have to throw everyone forward.Chiesa and Nunez are on and they are playing five up top.This will be a bitter defeat if they cannot get something from this game.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-2 Liverpool79. Diaz scores to give The Reds hope of getting something out of this.Moments later Robertson crosses into the box and it misses everyone, coming through to Elliott.His left-footed shot looks like it is heading in the top corner but comes crashing back off the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Luis Diaz (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Chelsea70. The Bees have a big chance to break the deadlock.Schade has a sight of goal but drags it well wide of the far post.Had someone been attacking the six yard box, it would be a simple tap in.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-1 Liverpool 62. There has been no passion or hunger from The Reds.There attempts to win the ball just seem token gestures.If they can get a goal in the next ten minutes we could have a game on our hands.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Chelsea52. Jackson has come on for The Blues.In the five minutes he has been on, he has done more than Nkunku in the entire match.Chelsea are looking to get forward more now.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonThe Saints are marching down to the Championship.Half-time here and they are 2-0 already, an interminably-long VAR check away from 3-0, and looking like they have no way back.They will be the fastest team ever to be relegated in Premier League history.Ange Postecoglou meanwhile has provided some entertainment on the touchline by flicking an imaginary coin during the five-minute VAR check that ruled out Lucas Bergvall’s goal at 1-0.It was as if to say, if VAR rules this out or not, it is down to pot luck.Copy linkCopiedHT: Tottenham 2-0 SouthamptonSpurs have dominated this game.The Saints are looking out of their depth as ever this afternoon.This could be a confidence-boosting win for Postecoglou’s side.Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaIt is an even game at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford have really come into the game since the early Chelsea chance.This game needs a goal to spark it into life.Copy linkCopiedHT: Fulham 3-1 LiverpoolThis has been truly dreadful from Arne Slot’s side.After taking the lead, their defence has completely imploded.It looks a long way back for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonIT has been a subdued atmosphere here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.There was the potential for toxicity given the protest against the owners and the week – and season, really – Ange Postecoglou has had.But Brennan Johnson’s tenth Premier League goal of the campaign means there is no reason to be up in arms, right now at least.If anything, it’s the Saints fans who making the most noise, every so often piping up with self-deprecating chants of “Championship again, ole ole”.Their side will be the fastest ever to be relegated if they do not win today, with seven games left to play.It would already be all over were it not for two top saves from ex-Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, the latest one with his face.Copy linkCopiedTotteham 2-0 Southampton45. Maddison flicks it on and Johnson slots it in the bottom corner.If it wasn’t for Ramsdale it could be a lot more.The Saints are just not at the office once again today.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedGoal disallowed – Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham)Copy linkCopied More

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      F1 Japanese GP LIVE RESULT: Max Verstappen edges Lando Norris to win at Suzuka for fourth straight year – latest updates

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has won the Japanese Grand Prix to seal his first victory of the season!The Red Bull superstar edged out McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who finished second and third, respectively.Verstappen became the first driver in history to win four straight races at Suzuka.Result: 1. Max Verstappen, 2. Lando Norris, 3. Oscar PiastriBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below…McLaren keep lead at the topDespite finishing second to Max Verstappen, Lando Norris kept his spot at the top of the driver’s championship.He stays one point ahead of his Red Bull rival.The big question will be whether McLaren learn from this missed chance where they opted not to let the faster Oscar Piastri to switch places with his teammate.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTeam celebrate combined effortMany felt this Red Bull car currently is unable to match the McLaren which is looking far more capable.However, Verstappen showed that there is one thing they overlooked, a superb driver.It was a brilliant performance from the current world champion, making it four Japanese Grand Prix victories in a row.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFun and games after competitionDespite going toe to toe for the entire race, it was business as usual on the podium.It is not customary to bathe your opponents in champagne, as magnums are emptied all over each other.Verstappen will take a lot of confidence from this race and remind McLaren they willl not be dominating this season as many thought.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNorris shows class in interviewWhen speaking with Sky Sports, the first question they asked him was about the pit lane incident.The McLaren driver said that he didn’t expect to come out of their in front and Verstappen had no reason to let him through.It led to him losing the one second he gained from the rapid pit stop but it came and went in a blink of an eye.Copy linkCopiedRespect between rivalsOver recent years, when the top three drivers watch the race back, you could often cut the tension with a knife.Lando Norris and Max Verstappen seem to get on far better although this may just be a professional respect.From what we have seen so far this could be some battle this season.Copy linkCopiedRed Bull picking up pointsThe ‘Driver of the Day’ award has gone to Yuki Tsunoda.He finished in twelfth place but seemed to impress the fans who voted.It will take ssome of the disappointment away from his Red Bull debut.Copy linkCopiedBig result for Racing BullThis will be one to remember for Isack Hadjar.He secured his first five points as an F1 driver.While he finished quite some way behind Lewis Hamilton, he managed to hold off Alexander Albon and Oliver Bearman.Copy linkCopiedRivals take time to watch replay togetherMax Verstappen and Lando Norris watched the one bit of excitement when they came out of the pit lanes today.The McLaren had no space and headed over the grass, cancelling out the one second advantage they gained from their pit time.As they watched the replay, Verstappen commented “that’s quite an expensive lawnmower!”Copy linkCopiedImportant victory for Red BullYou felt the Japanese Grand Prix was a real chance for Max Verstappen to put pressure on Norris in the driver’s championship.Getting pole position was important, but not as much as the start to this race.The Red Bull driver got off quickest and then closed off the McLaren so they could not make a move on him.From that point he drove the perfect race to hold them off for all 53 laps.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMcLaren fail to show team spiritThe big advantage they have this season, aside from having the best car, is their drivers seem to be neck and neck in races.That should allow them to operate as a team, something Verstappen hasn’t been able to do for some time.However, when Piastri was constantly putting in the fastest laps and trailed Norris by 0.5 seconds, you felt they should have switched positions to take on Verstappen.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedRed Bull gives you winsMax Verstappen has had a fantastic weekend in Suzuka.This is his fourth consecutive win in the Japanese Grand Prix.Currently, McLaren may well have the best car but Red Bull certainly seem to have the best driver.Credit: @F1Copy linkCopiedJapanese Grand Prix resultsHere are how the drivers finished:Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Lando Norris (McLaren)Oscar Piastri (McLaren)Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)George Russell (Mercedes)Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)Alexander Albon (Williams)Oliver Bearman (Haas)Copy linkCopiedMax Verstappen wins Japanese Grand PrixCopy linkCopiedLap 51/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondVerstappen is putting his foot down more now.He is lapping quicker than Norris and looking to protect his lead.The McLaren would have to do something special from here to win.Copy linkCopiedLap 49/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondAntonelli has clocked the fastest lap of the race.The critical point in this finish will be Verstappen’s tyres.Norris is chipping away with each lap but he may not have enough of them left here.Copy linkCopiedLap 47/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondPiastri is in DRS range now.Norris is hunting down the Red Bull in first position.You have to wonder whether the McLaren driver left this a little too late.Copy linkCopiedLap 45/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondVerstappen leads by 1.3 seconds with 8 laps remaining.Norris is lapping faster than the Red Bull and looking to put the pressure on.This will be a big test for the reigning world champion.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLap 43/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondThere has been no news from the McLaren team.Norris would not be happy to hear they want him drop back.It would mean him no longer leading the driver’s championship.Copy linkCopiedLap 41/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondIt will be interesting to see the team tactics for McLaren here.Piastri is lapping much quicker of Norris and has closed the gap on his teammate to 0.5 seconds.If he is currently going faster consistently than the Brit, it may make sense to switch the pair.Copy linkCopiedLap 39/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondThere were high hopes for Tsunoda this weekend.He really hasn’t produced at all in this race and is back thirteenth position, not a debut to remember.There is only 1.3 seconds between Verstappen and Norris, this could be some finish.Copy linkCopiedLap 37/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondThis is a good drive from Antonelli today.He became the youngest driver to lead a Grand Prix in the process.Now he is lapping quicker than Hamilton and opening the gap.Copy linkCopiedLap 35/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondSurely the tactics for most in Japan will be a one-pit race.With 18 laps remaining, those on the hards should have no issue with tyres needing to be protected at all.Piastri puts in the quickest lap and closes the gap on teammate Norris.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLap 33/53 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondHamilton heads into the pits and comes back out in seventh.Antonelli is driving well, despite being on mediums he stayed out longer than Hamilton on hards.An unfortunate lock-up from the Ferrari was not what the Brit needed before heading into the pits.Antonelli finally heads into the pits.Copy linkCopiedLap 31/53 – Antonelli leads, Hamilton secondVerstappen has Hamilton in his sights now.He is trying to utilise the grip on those new tyres.The gap is so minimal, Hamilton will slide down the grid pitting, which will be on his mind.Copy linkCopiedLap 29/53 – Antonelli leads, Hamilton secondIt seems the front two are trying to build a lead now.Whether they can make enough of one to pit without losing any places is a big ask.Norris records the fastest lap to close the gap on Verstappen.Copy linkCopied More

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      F1 Japanese Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Max Verstappen on POLE for huge race ahead of Lando Norris – updates

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      FORMULA ONE travels to Japan in the third race of the 2025 season. Lando Norris currently leads the World Drivers’ Championship after two races, after winning in Australia and getting second in China. Lewis Hamilton will be looking for a boost in Japan, as he currently sits ninth in the Drivers’ Championship after two races. Max Verstappen will also be looking to improve on two second place finishes, as he aims to chase down Lando Norris at the top of the WDC.Start time: 6am BSTTV channel: Sky Sports F1BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below…Bear the fruitsOllie Bearman has revealed the stunning tactic he used to score a surprise top-ten qualifying result at the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.The Haas rookie, 19, made a shock Q3 appearance after only running at best 15th fastest across the three practice sessions.But the Brit, racing at the circuit for the first time in his F1 career, turned his form around on Saturday to place P10 – his team’s best qualifying result at Suzuka since 2019.Speaking about his lap, Bearman revealed how using a tactic from “iRacing”, online motorsport races played through video games, had helped him gain vital time at the end of his lap.He said: “I had a snap in the chicane. I was taking more and more kerb every single lap, and the last lap was a little bit too much.“Every time I was doing it, I was gaining more and lap time, so I thought, why not take a little more?“I was going as tight as I could to the wall. I don’t know why not everyone is doing that.”Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedHow we start today1 Max Verstappen, Red Bull2 Lando Norris, McLaren3 Oscar Piastri, McLaren4 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari5 George Russell, Mercedes6 Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes7 Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls8 Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari9 Alex Albon, Williams10 Oliver Bearman, HaasCopy linkCopiedRest of the gridCharles Leclerc will start from fourth, and Mercedes pair George Russell and Kimi Antonelli fifth and sixth.Brit Lewis Hamilton trailed Isack Hadjar in eighth after qualifying and rising star Oliver Bearman pushed his Haas car to the limit with a 10th placed finish.After a controversial week at Red Bull, Liam Lawson managed to advance to Q2 for the first time this season and even finished one place ahead of replacement Yuki Tsunoda.Copy linkCopiedMore on the qualifying controversyWilliams chief James Vowles hit out at the FIA to fix the issues ahead of qualifying – after attempts to water and trim it on Friday proved ineffective.Vowles said: “I think it’s hampered all of us really.“It’s just when you get into the flow, you need a couple of laps on the softs to get it right. And we just didn’t get that nor did anyone else for that matter.”So definitely, we spoke to the FIA at the end of that one [FP3],” he added. “No one wants these, and it’s the same for everyone. That’s the best way I can put it.“So it’s down to us to make sure that we don’t get caught out by it.”Copy linkCopiedQualifying chaosQualifying for the Japan Grand Prix was clouded by smoke from trackside fires causing red flag chaos throughout the session.Suzuka Circuit looked more like a wildfire than a race track as grass fires broke out throughout qualification and practice.Saturday morning’s practice was hit by two red flag delays from the wildfires, while the qualifying itself saw another two fires cause chaos.Sparks flying from the cars were blowing in the air and landing on dry grass and causing it to set alight.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to the Japanese Grand PrixHello and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix!Max Verstappen put together a blistering final lap out of nowhere to take pole for Sunday’s race for the fourth time in a row – setting a new track lap record of 1.26.983.While McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were right behind in second and third.Verstappen said: “Yeah, I am [surprised]. Each session we kept making little improvements. Then the last lap was just flat out.”In a Formula 1 car around here is insane. This is a proper highlight for us to be back on pole here.”Meanwhile Charles Leclerc was behind in fourth, and Mercedes pair George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took fifth and sixth.Brit Lewis Hamilton trailed Isack Hadjar in eighth and rising star Oliver Bearman pushed his Haas car to the limit with a 10th placed finish.Copy linkCopied More

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      Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic LIVE RESULTS: Juggernaut in BLOODY clash as career HANGS IN BALANCE after yet another defeat

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      JOE JOYCE is now facing HUGE questions over his future after a crushing defeat to Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.The Juggernaut, 39, suffered a fourth loss in his last five fights with Hrgovic taking a unanimous decision.Late replacement Hrgovic looked good as he tries to get back into world title contention – but Joyce will now hear calls to retire given his age and recent record.On a stacked bill at the Co-Op Arena, David Adeleye won the British heavyweight title after a hugely controversial win over Jeamie TKV – with the ref seemingly grabbing TKV’s hand before Adeleye got the finish.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Co-Op Live Arena with our live blog below…Joyce not talking retirementJoe Joyce batted away the questions whether he will now call it a day after suffering his fourth loss in his last five fights.Asked if he would retire, Joyce said: “Are you not entertained? It was a good fight and it was tough.“He’s a great fighter, he’s been doing it a long time.”Credit: PACopy linkCopiedHow the fight endedHrgovic looked deflated And defeated by the start of round eight, after hitting Joyce with his best shots and not making a dent.Joyce was battered at the end of round eight but his freakishly tough skull helped him survive again.And the West Londoner was peppered again in the ninth, after his woeful coach insisted he “stop overthinking things”.The Englishman was smacked and slapped again in the final session, when it had already become hard to watch and only the visitor celebrated at the final bell.Copy linkCopiedRingside reportJoe Joyce is finished as a top-tier heavyweight after another punishing defeat to Filip Hrgovic, writes Wally Downes Jr.The 39-year-old Putney man is too tough and decent and brave to keep taking these beatings and is showing signs of decline which people around him must now address before it is too late.The judges called it: 97-93, 96-95 and 98-92, confirming the fourth loss in five bouts for Joyce, who needs firm but fair advice.Joyce was slow and hittable from the opening Manchester bell, getting tagged from the off.Hrgovic, 32, couldn’t miss with almost every punch he threw but it was the Croatian bookies’ favourite who was cut over his left eye.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoyce refuses to retireAsked if he will call it a day, Joyce says with a grin: “Are you not entertained? It was a good fight and it was tough. “He’s a great fighter, he’s been doing it a long time.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedHrgovic wants Dubois rematchHe roars: “This guy beat Dubois and i beat him so I want a rematch with Daniel Dubois. “I did really bad in my last fight but congrats to him and he did a great job in his last fight. Of course I want to rematch him one day.” Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHrgovic wins!He says: “Thanks to Joe for this opportunity he took the fight on Short notice and thanks to him.”Thanks to my team, Abel Sanchez, Keith Connolly to Queensberry Promotions to DAZN.”I’m really happy to be back and looking forward to big fights in the future.” Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs HrgovicJudges score the bout 97-93, 96-95 and 98-92 to your winner by unanimous decision… Filip Hrgovic!His accurate right hands were enough to see him take the decision over ten tough rounds. Copy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R10 Crisp counter left hook lands for Hrgovic as he backs into the ropes – Joyce walked into that one. Hrgovic lands with two as Joyce lands the one – tired work but they’re giving it all they’ve got. The two trade blow for blow for the final 30 seconds – leaving it all in the ring to mark 10 punishing rounds as we go to the judges scorecards. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R9Clubbing left body shot sinks into Hrgovic’s midriff. Hrgovic lets his hands go and has Joyce retreating backwards and he follows it up with another load of heavy shots. Another huge right rocks Joyce and his knees buckle – but the brave Brit rides it out and makes it to the corner. Tenth and final round coming up.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R8 Joyce plugging away coming forward, but Hrgovic is still landing right hands and fast combinations. The left hook has been Joyce’s big weapon the last few rounds and he lands it a couple of times as Hrgovic retreats. Fitness does seem to favour Joyce for the moment but Hrgovic ends the round with a big left hook.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R7 Lovely jabs from Joyce to the body, looks to be slowing Hrgovic down. Left hook shakes Joyce but he recovers well after looking unsteady on his legs. Hrgovic by far the more accurate puncher of the two – ending the round with a string of sharp right hands. Boxing – Joe Joyce v Filip Hrgovic – Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, Britain – April 5, 2025 Filip Hrgovic in action during his fight against Joe Joyce Action Images via Reuters/Ed SykesCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R6 Slugfest with the two trading blow for blow. Hrgovic really accurate with the right hand but he’s taking his foot off the gas as he tires. Joyce has consistently walked forward but he’s shipping punishment doing so. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R5 Right hand from Hrgovic rocks Joyce’s head back but the Croatian is forced back onto the ropes. Two chopping right hands stop Joyce in his tracks after a period of being on the front foot.Hrgovic forced back to the ropes again as Joyce pins him back with the right hand. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R4 Hrgovic scores with a couple of right hands but Joyce responds by coming forward. Two massive left hooks rocket off Joyce’s chin – huge shot by Hrgovic. Joyce pins Hrgovic in the corner to end the round and they swing it out – it’s carnage! Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R3 Joyce comes forward, clubbing right hands into Hrgovic’s guard. But Hrgovic fires back with a right of his own although he’s looking the more tired of the pair. Right hand followed by a left hook to the body for Hrgovic – now Joyce comes forward swinging but nothing finding the target. Massive right over the top wobbles Hrgovic and the two swing it out in the corner. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R2 Hrgovic chases Joyce down the ring landing right hands – but it spurs Joyce to fire back.Blood seeps down the face of Hrgovic, who is trading right hands in the centre with Joyce – not the most textbook of boxing. Lazy looking right hook misses by a mile from Hrgovic – scrappy stuff but entertaining nonetheless. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoyce vs Hrgovic – R1 Hrgovic finds home with some right hands over the top. But a clash of heads leaves the Croatian cut above the left eye, early drama! Joyce on the back foot from the start and he’s taken some big right hands already – fast start from Hrgovic. Copy linkCopiedHere comes the Juggernaut! Joyce comes out in his trademark juggernaut hat! He MUST win tonight – or it could be his final fight. All the play for in Manchester. Copy linkCopiedActually, not quite Firstly, Fabio Wardley is facing off with Jarrell Miller ahead of their June 7 WBA ‘interim’ heavyweight title fight. It marks a dream bout for Ipswich super-fan Wardley – staged at Portman Road. Miller deservedly gets booed by the British fans – amid his scandalous past of failed drug tests. Copy linkCopiedMain event up NEXT Joe Joyce puts his career on the line against Filip Hrgovic and it’s coming up next. Stay with us here for all the updates. Copy linkCopiedAdeleye vs TKVAsked if he will appeal the decision, TKV says: “We’ll see. We’ll keep working always.”And Adeleye says: “I don’t want Jeamie getting no hate from my fans.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAdeleye vs TKVTKV’s team arguing that the referee should have intervened before Adeleye’s left hook that first dropped him. Ben Davison & Co are fuming. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAdeleye vs TKVDrama as Adeleye first dropped TKV after they came together and clinched – shock – but he landed a quick and smart left hook.TKV beat the count but was on the end of a barrage of shots from Adeleye and he hit the canvas again. Massive protests from TKV’s corner. Copy linkCopiedAdeleye vs TKV – R6 DOWN GOES TKV! Early in round, a short left hook after a coming together sees Adeleye land a big left hook.Here comes Adeleye with a barrage of shots and down goes TKV again! The fight is over!Copy linkCopiedAdeleye vs TKV – R5 Adeleye gets on the front foot and lands a decent right hand as TKV leans back on the ropes. More of the same as the two cannot stop clashing and coming together. TKV has found a home for his unorthodox jab. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More