The Sepang International Circuit has dismissed speculation that Malaysia could host the opening race of the 2027 Formula One season.
This, after a report claimed that Sepang could once again step in for Bahrain for the season-opener in March next year, due to the uncertain security situation in the Middle East.
It follows Malaysia’s successful hosting of this year’s Bahrain GP…which was relocated to the SIC due to regional geopolitical tensions.
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Man United are reportedly edging closer to sacking Michael Carrick, and appointing Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.
Sources say the club has already prepared the framework for Pochettino’s appointment…and have even reached a verbal agreement with the USA head coach.
This, amid reports that United’s owners and top officials are leaning towards getting rid of Carrick, under whom the club are currently third from bottom in the Premier League standings.
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Meanwhile…
It is understood that the US National Team are eying former Man City boss Pep Guardiola as a potential replacement, if Pochettino leaves for Old Trafford.
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In other developments…
Striker Kylian Mbappe is expected to miss France’s Nations League clash against Italy tomorrow due to a hamstring strain.
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And, La Liga giants Barcelona have launched a special memorial as part of their stadium upgrade, where lifelong club supporters can pay to have their ashes kept at the ground after they pass.
