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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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Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money

Clubs who did not play are to get solidarity payments No formula determined for dividing the money Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for £185m of solidarity payments promised by Fifa on the back of last summer’s Club World Cup. Clubs that did not participate in the tournament were promised a

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Saka rejects talk of Arsenal wilting but scars of title near-misses run deep

Late Wolves leveller means seven dropped points from winning positions in 2026 – and Manchester City are lurking It was left to Bukayo Saka to sum up the mood in Arsenal’s dressing room. “Very flat,” admitted the England forward after watching his side surrender a 2-0 lead at Wolves on Wednesday night. A couple of

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