Carlos Sainz says his Williams career represents “my life project” as he underlined why helping them eventually return to race-winning ways was so important for him after his first podium finish for them in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Spaniard’s difficult first season of results at Williams was transformed by claiming the team’s first podium

And we also heard from the President of the Premier League of Belize, Ian Haylock, who is against players surrendering their travel documents to any executive members of a football club. In fact, Haylock frowned upon the idea, while confirming that the league is exploring all angles of the allegations as it investigates the matters.

Cardiff reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since their march towards the final 13 years ago by stunning Premier League Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor. Goals from Joel Colwill and Callum Robinson handed the third-tier side a deserved win, although they were forced to ensure a nervous finale following

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Premier League is joining forces with the Government to support the expansion of youth hubs and create “real opportunities for the next generation”. Football

Wolves shrugged off their poor Premier League form with a 2-0 win over Everton at Molineux in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Marshall Munetsi opened the scoring in the first half by slotting in the rebound after Mark Travers had parried Jhon Arias’ wicked left-footed volley. Tolu Arokodare sealed the win late in

Enzo Maresca praised his Chelsea players after they edged past League One side Lincoln with a 2-1 victory in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea came into the match under pressure, having gone three games without a win in all competitions. They were desperate to respond. The home crowd were given hope when Lincoln took a shock

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has criticised Hugo Ekitike’s “stupid” red card after the striker scored the winner in the 2-1 victory against Southampton in the Carabao Cup. Ekitike received his first yellow card of the afternoon, eight minutes after replacing Alexander Isak at the half-time interval, for punching the ball away when Thomas Bramall blew

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Federico Dimarco has been linked with Man Utd. / Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images Manchester United are chasing a deal for Inter left back Federico Dimarco, who could be sold in January as he approaches the final 18 months of his contract. The Serie A