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It’s been a dozen years since Celtic defied expectation and won a Champions League game of this magnitude. ‘Watt’s the story, Celtic’s glory’ and all of that. That win against Barcelona in Glasgow, secured by a young Tony Watt, was a footballing miracle built on four attempts on goal to Barca’s 18 and on 16% possession to Barca’s 86%, but …

Now, Larne’s European dreams are set to become a reality. It will be a tough test as they balance a first European campaign with a stacked domestic schedule, with their league defence and cup ties also on the cards. First up, it’s a trip to Molde on 3 October. The Norwegians, who lost to Glenavon in 2018, are third in …

Southampton boss Russell Martin says he was “hurt by the lack of spirit and fight” his side showed in their 3-1 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth. The result leaves the struggling Saints winless after six games back in the top flight and 19th in the table with just a solitary point – their joint worst start to a campaign since …

Justin James (Leicester City): I don’t remember him having much to do defensively, with all the troubles coming down Arsenal’s right. He then popped in the second half with a decent header for his first goal, while the volley he hit to equalise was unbelievable. So much could’ve gone wrong with that but the technique was excellent. Micky van de …

Renault will end its Formula 1 engine programme after the 2025 season, the French car company has announced. The decision means Renault’s Alpine team will have to buy engines from another manufacturer, which is expected to be Mercedes, from 2026. Renault’s F1 engine facility at Viry-Chatillon in Paris will instead be devoted to development of electric motor and battery technologies, …

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022. “Dikembe Mutombo …

Germany captain Alexandra Popp has announced she will retire from international football next month. The 33-year-old Wolfsburg striker made her Germany debut in 2010 and has scored 67 goals for her country. The German Football Association said she will win her 145th and final cap against Australia in Duisburg on 28 October – three days after they play England at …

Griezmann started for France in a 3-1 Nations League defeat by Italy in September before his last appearance came as a substitute in a 2-0 win against Belgium three days later. He has revealed his decision prior to the next international break in October when France play Israel and Belgium in the Nations League. Griezmann has been a key member …

Erik ten Hag says the leadership team are ‘all together’ when asked if a different manager would do better after losing 3-0 at home to Tottenham.

Coverage of the WXV 1 match between New Zealand and Ireland.