Alaba on target as Madrid see off Barca in El Clasico

David Alaba scored on his El Clasico debut as Real Madrid recorded their fourth straight win over Barcelona picking up a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou. The sides were evenly matched throughout and as Barca pushed for an equaliser Lucas Vazquez stretched their advantage only for Sergio Aguero to pull one back.

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Verstappen takes scintillating pole ahead of US Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen produced a superb lap to take pole position ahead of tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix. The Dutchman will start ahead of Championship rival Lewis Hamilton and will have teammate Sergio Perez supporting him from third.

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Cardiff dismiss manager Mick McCarthy

Cardiff have sacked manager Mick McCarthy following their 2-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday – their eighth loss in as many games. The latest setback means the Bluebirds have picked up just 11 points from their 14 Championship games so far this season.

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Bottas takes five-place grid penalty for another engine change

Valtteri Bottas has taken a new engine for the United States Grand Prix and will therefore take a grid penalty for this weekend’s race at Circuit of The Americas, joining Williams’ George Russell and Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin, who have also been hit with penalties for changing Mercedes power unit components.

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‘Newcastle have competition worried’ claims Saudi minister

Saudi Arabia’s finance minister insists their association with Newcastle United can only be good for Premier League competition. Mohammed Al-Jadaan also says there will be “plenty of opportunities for sponsors” despite clubs voting to impose a temporary freeze on deals with businesses linked to their owners.

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