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F1: Proposal to reintroduce V10 engines set to be rejected

A proposal to reintroduce V10 engines into Formula 1 is set to be rejected by the engine manufacturers in the coming week, Afrosport reports. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been backing a plan to bring back the engines once revered for its loud noise, even as F1 is set to move to using sustainable fuels from next season when new engine regulations will come in...

F1: Tsunoda in confident mood after challenging Verstappen in Japanese GP practice

Yuki Tsunoda is in confident mood after he he challenged Max Verstappen in his first outing for Red Bull Racing during Friday practice for his home race at the Japanese Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old was brought from sister team Racing Bulls to replace the struggling Liam Lawson, and delighted the home crowed at Suzuka as he finished sixth-fastest during the first practice session, just...

Leverkusen boss Alonso eyes ‘early return’ for midfielder Florian Wirtz

Leverkusen boss Alonso eyes ‘early return’ for midfielder Florian Wirtz

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso on Friday confirmed that midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, will return ‘earlier than expected', Afrosport reports. Wirtz sustained the ankle injury in a 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen in early March and was not expected to return until late April. Alonso, however, told reporters at his pre-match conference that the 21-year-old was set to return...

Postecoglou unfazed by boos from Tottenham fans after defeat to Chelsea

Everton condemn death threats targeted at James Tarkowski

Everton have condemned death threats that have been targeted at centre-back James Tarkowski and his family after his dangerous tackle in Wednesday's 1-0 Merseyside derby defeat at Anfield, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old Englishman lunged into Alexis Mac Allister and was only given a yellow card rather a red card which would have sent him off, an admission made by Premier League refereeing body PGMOL. Tarkowski has...

De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at the end of the season

De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at the end of the season

Kevin de Bruyne has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract at the Etihad Stadium expires, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old Belgian joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has scored 106 goals and provided 174 assists in 413 competitive outings, winning 16 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. The latter part of De...