Kovacic, 32, has played for City since 2023, but now finds the club engulfed in a war with the Premier League that has seen them found guilty of the vast majority of their financial charges.

The match was halted for 10 minutes after a frightening incident was caught on live TV.

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's match against Israel in Serbia ended abruptly after a tense exchange with Israeli media.

Caballo De Mar brought an end to Scandinavia’s eight-race winning run when repeating his win in the Qatar Prix du Cadran from 12 months ago in a thrilling finish at ParisLongchamp.

Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break

Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.

Domenicali confirms schedule for final racesBahrain and Saudi Arabia races were scrappedThe final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite the conflict in the Middle East, the sport’s chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, said on Saturday.“Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for [us to …

Cristiano Ronaldo has added fuel to the fire of his international fallout by liking a post criticising his estranged Portugal team-mates. The 41-year-old stormed out of camp on Wednesday.

Manchester City could be stripped of their Premier League medals if their appeal falls flat.

Fairy Glen came from last to first in the Qatar Prix de Royallieu to floor odds-on favourite Sunly and land a Group One prize for Newmarket training duo Simon and Ed Crisford.

Elena Rybakina suffered a stunning defeat to world No 118 Alina Charaeva in her first match since becoming world No 1.

Ella Toone reflects on a "difficult week" and looks back on a narrow win against Liverpool in the Women's Super League.

Manchester United celebrate their 250th game in the club's history with a narrow victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League.

Ireland secure a comprehensive 43-19 win over Japan in their international Test at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Great Britain's Sonay Kartal reaches last-32 at the China Open as Alexander Zverev sets up a quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic in Beijing.

The perfect response from the Brazilian after a frustrating start to the season

Julia Zigiotti Olme’s sixth-minute lob proved enough to earn the Manchester United coach, Eva Olid, a second Women’s Super League victory of the season with a 1-0 home win over Liverpool.Zigiotti Olme capitalised on a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper, Khiara Keating, and, despite some late pressure by Gareth Taylor’s side, United held on to make it …

Ireland manager Hallgrímsson calls for ‘cool heads’Accusations of racism dismissed as ‘completely untrue’The Republic of Ireland’s press conference on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as the head coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson, fielded questions from Israeli journalists.Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in …

Max Verstappen will start on pole in Malaysia with Lewis Hamilton on the front row with him.

England will make changes to their starting XI for tonight's Nations League game against Croatia.