Villarreal defeat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win Europa League

Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli scored the decisive spot-kick and saved his counterpart David de Gea’s attempt in an epic shootout as they claimed their first European title by beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final.

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Antonio Conte leaves Inter Milan by mutual consent

Antonio Conte has left his position as Inter Milan coach. The move comes three weeks after Conte led the club to

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Dan Martin wins stage 17 as Bernal cracks – Giro d’Italia

The fight for pink was reinvigorated in Stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia on the vicious climb of Sega di Ala after race leader Egan Bernal cracked on a day Dan Martin completed his grand slam of Grand Tour stage wins. Irishman Martin was the only rider from a 19-man break to survive, taking a historic win ahead of Portugal’s Joao Almeida and Britain’s Simon Yates.

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Dundalk end Shamrock Rovers’ unbeaten streak – LOI Lowdown

Dundalk produced one of the biggest shocks of the season so far by ending defending champions’ Shamrock Rovers’ historic unbeaten run at Oriel Park. That result combined with others has seen the title race heat up in the Premier Division.

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Former FIA President Max Mosley dies aged 81

Formula One’s former head Max Mosley, has died after suffering from cancer, according to his family. Fellow Formula One figurehead Bernie Ecclestone paid tribute to his friend, who had a controversial history and an antagonistic relationship with the British press in his later years.

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