Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says it is “not normal” for a player to make the 16-hour round trip to Kazakhstan on Thursday and then play on Sunday against Brentford.
‘They have to be favourites’ – Liverpool ‘perfect’ in Champions League
Six wins out of six and “one of the world’s best keepers” returning to the starting XI – are Liverpool favourites to win the Champions League?
Alonso ‘still dreaming’ of third world title
Fernando Alonso says 2026 will be a “time of delivering” as he prepares to link up with Adrian Newey at Aston Martin.
Scheffler matches Woods with third PGA Tour award
Scottie Scheffler wins the PGA Tour player of the year award for a third straight year – matching a record set by Tiger Woods.
Do Celtic ‘look ready for knockout football’?
Former goalkeeper Joe Hart says Celtic are “ready for knockout football” after their goalless draw at Dinamo Zagreb.
Sports Personality contender Hodgkinson’s year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Keely Hodgkinson’s year in five photos.
‘I love the competition’ – Duran sends ‘message’ with Villa stunner
Jhon Duran continues to make his case to be Aston Villa’s starting striker with a stunning strike in their 3-2 away win over RP Leipzig in the Champions League.
Home truths delivered after Toulouse loss – Soper
Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper says that Ulster have to “get up and go again” after their 61-21 hammering by holders Toulouse in their opening Champions Cup game.
Villa’s Champions League target now higher than at start – Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the club’s Champions League target is now higher than at the start of the competition after a thrilling 3-2 win in Leipzig.
Slot ‘far from pleased’ with Liverpool display
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League.