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Manchester City fans revived a 1980s tradition with inflatable bananas at Anfield, facing intense hostility from Liverpool supporters following financial rule breach findings.

Hull City and Everton face off in a Premier League fixture at the MKM Stadium as David Moyes navigates mounting off-field turmoil and severe squad imbalances.

Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished third to retake the MotoGP world championship lead.

Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position at the Marina Bay street circuit by edging out the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following his sudden exit from the national team training camp.

Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo all start for Chelsea against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, with Palmer recently signing a new long-term contract.

Cole Palmer has committed his long-term future to Chelsea by signing a contract extension that runs until 2034.

Arsenal and Leeds United return to Premier League action at the Emirates Stadium with confirmed lineups featuring a surprise start for Kai Havertz.

Max Verstappen navigated treacherous, variable track conditions to win a chaotic Singapore Sprint that saw a record nine drivers retire.

New Zealand strike bowler Will O'Rourke will miss the upcoming home series against India to recover from hamstring and calf injuries, with his sights set on a December return against Australia.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated his conscience is clear over Manchester City's financial rule breaches, while declining to answer further questions.

Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and coach of the 1985 Chicago Bears championship team, has died at the age of 86.

Max Verstappen secured provisional pole position for the Marina Bay Sprint race ahead of George Russell, navigating a session marked by red flags and FIA errors.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca insists the club will overturn its guilty verdict for financial breaches as they prepare to face Liverpool.

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has escaped an immediate touchline ban after receiving a six-week suspended suspension and a £28,000 fine from the FA regarding the Spygate scandal.

Jon Rahm is set to leave LIV Golf after rejecting the circuit's restructured LIV 2.0 terms during bankruptcy proceedings.

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has avoided dismissal after receiving a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 fine from the FA over a Spygate scandal.

Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a new contract that keeps him at the club until June 2030.

Laurence Stewart is leaving his role as Chelsea co-sporting director by mutual consent, triggering a major leadership restructure under the club's ownership.

Lionel Messi brought his 21-year international career to a close, scoring once and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.