Marco Bianchi 
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has filed a complaint with the FIA ethics committee, alleging that the Russian Automobile Federation is operating offices in occupied Ukrainian territories, breaching FIA statutes. The complaint follows the FIA’s decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors, a move the FAU says undermines international sanctions.
Jai Arrow, a 31‑year‑old forward diagnosed with motor neurone disease, will be allowed to take the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the opening moments of their last two NRL fixtures, enabling him to hit the 100‑game milestone for the club. The league approved a one‑off rule change, and the club’s CEO Blake Solly praised the move as an inspirational gesture for fans and the wider community.
Jack Crowley, Ireland’s fly‑half, has been ruled out with a blood‑vessel problem in his leg and will not return until the new year, depriving Munster of a key player for the start of the United Rugby Championship and the second block of the Six Nations. Munster head coach Clayton McMillan stressed the priority of getting Crowley back to full fitness, while the team also copes with injuries to other out‑half options.
Swansea City have completed the signing of Canadian international midfielder Stephen Eustaquio from FC Porto on a two‑year contract with an optional third year. The transfer fee is undisclosed but reported to be around £3.4 million, marking a significant midfield acquisition for the Championship side.
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Qadsiah, prompting a wave of criticism from fans and the LGBTQ+ community due to Saudi Arabia’s laws against same‑sex relationships. The move follows her contract termination with Gotham FC and adds her to a growing list of players facing backlash for transfers to Saudi clubs.
Wrexham AFC have secured the permanent transfer of Burkina Faso international Issa Kabore from Manchester City on a three‑year contract. The deal, valued at up to £4.75 million, includes a 20% sell‑on clause for City and bolsters the Red Dragons’ left‑side options as they push for promotion to the Premier League.
Slovan Bratislava secured a place in the Champions League after a dramatic extra‑time victory over Celje. Cristian Martinez’s decisive flick over the goalkeeper clinched the win, sending the Slovak side through to the next round.
Viking FK defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-1, clinching a historic qualification for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. The win marks a major milestone for the Norwegian side as they advance to Europe’s premier club competition.
AEK Athens cruised past Levski Sofia with a dominant 4-0 victory, securing their place in the Champions League. The win highlighted AEK’s strong performance in the qualifying round.
Azerbaijani club Sabah staged a dramatic comeback, erasing a 4-2 first‑leg deficit to win 6-4 on aggregate against Israel’s Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The victory sends Sabah to the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in its history.