Man United’s Martinez takes to social media to defend his criticism of club
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez follows up criticism of his club with social media explanation of frustration.
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Malaysia Says Considering Bringing F1 Race Back
Malaysia is considering returning as a regular host of a Formula One race, either annually or once every few years, with the government assessing the costs and economic benefits, its sports minister said on Thursday. Malaysia's Sepang circuit had hosted a leg of the Formula One championship annually between 1999 and 2017 before being dropped from the calendar amid declining ticket sales and concerns over rising hosting costs
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Ticketmaster appointed as Dubai Racing Club’s official ticketing partner
Dubai Racing Club has appointed Ticketmaster as its official ticketing partner for the 2026-27 season, enhancing the ticketing experience for events like the Dubai Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Both CEO Ali Al-Ali and Ticketmaster Middle East's managing director Andreas Muller expressed enthusiasm about making ticket purchasing simpler and improving the overall experience for fans.
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Franco Colapinto Calls Out his Fans for Social Media Attacks on F1 Rivals
Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has called on his fans to stop social media campaigns attacking other drivers and his Alpine team staff, saying they're holding back his career. Since the Argentine driver's F1 debut in 2024, fans have sent negative and sometimes abusive comments on social media targeting drivers who clashed with him on the track. Among them were champion Lando Norris and FIA race stewards who penalized Colapinto. Alpine also stepped in this year to condemn online abuse and deny claims it was trying to “sabotage” Colapinto to favor teammate Pierre Gasly.