A misplaced last minute back pass from Jesse Lingard handed Young Boys a surprise 2-1 win over Manchester United in the opening game of the 2021/22 Champions League season. Cristiano Ronaldo had put the visitors ahead but the sending off of Aaron Wan-Bissaka opened the door for a memorable comeback.
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Chelsea are investigating alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn by a member of the Stamford Bridge crowd. Scotland international McGinn, 26, played the full 90 minutes for Villa on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to Chelsea.
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Team Europe Captain Padraig Harrington has named Shane Lowry, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter as his wildcard picks for the 2021 Ryder Cup. Justin Rose misses out despite having featured in five of the last six Ryder Cups. The three picks join the nine automatic qualifiers who head to Whistling Straits later this month looking to retain their title.
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Daniel Ricciardo picked up McLaren’s first win since 2012 with teammate Lando Norris second as title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided and crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix. Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas competed the podium at Monza.
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Max Verstappen will start the Italian GP on pole despite finishing behind Valtteri Bottas in Saturday’s F1 Sprint, as Lewis Hamilton’s horror getaway cost him three places and vital title momentum at Monza. McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo finished third in the second ever sprint race and will start from second tomorrow.
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