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Champions League review: Bodø shock again, PSG escape and Mourinho’s dismal comments

Racism allegations in Portugal overshadowed another fine result in the Arctic and the holders being pushed by their Ligue 1 rivals Nothing should divert attention away from what happened after Vinícius Júnior’s goal for Real Madrid in their 1-0 victory at Benfica on Tuesday. It would be frivolous to do so. The Brazilian scored one

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‘Freak of nature’: how James Milner closed in on Premier League record

Those who have worked with midfielder reflect on his career as he prepares to make a 654th top-flight appearance James Milner was the most dedicated and professional young player I’ve met. He also took the not inconsiderable transition from being at school to playing in the Leeds first team totally in his stride. Nothing fazed

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Irate Wolff dimisses swirl around Mercedes’ fuel problem as ‘nonsense’

Mercedes principal attacks backlash over engine loophole Vote on legality of power plant ‘a storm in a teacup’ Toto Wolff, the Mercedes principal, has snapped back at “utter bullshit” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a mid-season rule change over the team’s engine controversy. It was announced on Wednesday that

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Head of Italian broadcaster resigns after gaffe-ridden Olympics commentary

Paolo Petrecca, director of Rai Sport, prompted widespread criticism and protests from journalists at network The head of the sports division of the Italian public broadcaster Rai has resigned after his gaffe-strewn commentary of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony provoked protests among its journalists. Paolo Petrecca, appointed director of Rai Sport last year, handed in

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