McLaren part ways with James Key as part of technical restructure

Technical director James Key has left McLaren after a difficult couple of seasons and been replaced by a new design-office structure at the team. Key’s role has been split into three separate technical director positions under team principal Andrea Stella. David Sanchez joins from Ferrari to lead car concept and performance.

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Ogbene to the rescue as Ireland beat Latvia

Evan Ferguson scored his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Latvia 3-2 in a friendly at Aviva Stadium. Callum O’Dowda had given Ireland an early lead however Roberts Uldrikis pulled a goal back with a screamer and Arturs Zjuzins levelled in first-half injury time. Substitute Chiedozie Ogbene struck a winner in the second half.

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Roy Hodgson returns to Crystal Palace until the end of the season

Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been reappointed as Crystal Palace boss until the end of the season.Patrick Vieira, who replaced Hodgson at Selhurst Park in July 2021, was sacked by Palace on Friday after a 12-match winless run in all competitions.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic to face lengthy ban for confronting referee

Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced the standard punishment for his dismissal against Manchester United would be “clearly insufficient”. Mitrovic gave Fulham the lead in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford but was sent off after trying to grab referee Chris Kavanagh’s arm during a chaotic couple of minutes.

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Barcelona snatch late El Clasico victory to go 12 clear of Madrid

Franck Kessie scored a dramatic late winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to move 12 points clear in La Liga. Real went ahead in El Clasico against the run of play as Vinicius Jr’s cross was headed into his own net by Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo however the Blaugrana drew level just before the break through Sergi Roberto.

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