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Rory McIlroy moved a huge step closer to a sensational title defence at The Masters after taking a historic six-shot lead into the weekend at Augusta National.

Being Manchester United manager has become the impossible job. Six have succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson, all succumbing to the pressure in the end. This summer a seventh will be chosen and Michael Carrick, it seems, is on course to be that man.

Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from both the club and fanbase despite pressure mounting on the Liverpool head coach.

Enzo Fernandez and his agent have apologised to Chelsea for comments he made while on international duty in Argentina.