‘We are more successful than they wanted us to be’: Chloe Kelly on team squabbles, scoring that penalty and surviving sport’s gender wars

A mass shooting occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. This tragic event has cast a shadow over the resumption of the Ashes series in Adelaide, where England faces a crucial Test match against Australia. The match will be marked by mourning, with flags at half-mast and players wearing black armbands to honor the victims.

Brian Barry-Murphy, the manager of Cardiff City, is set to face his former mentor Enzo Maresca in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Chelsea. This match comes as Barry-Murphy reflects on his time developing players like Cole Palmer at Manchester City, who notably scored a hat-trick in a youth match shortly after debuting for the senior team. Palmer, however, will not be playing against Cardiff due to injury.

Harry Brook, England's vice-captain and a key figure in the Bazball approach, is under pressure to deliver a significant performance in the ongoing Ashes series against Australia, particularly after a series of disappointing innings. His recent comments reflect a need for self-restraint in his batting style, acknowledging past mistakes that have hindered his contributions to the team.

Khadija Shaw made history by becoming the first woman to score 100 goals for Manchester City, achieving this milestone during a match where City secured a 6-1 victory over Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Arsenal's Leah Williamson returned to competitive action after a lengthy injury layoff, contributing to Arsenal's 3-1 win against Everton.

Real Madrid secured a vital 2-1 victory against Alavés in La Liga, with Rodrygo scoring the decisive goal after Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring. This win ended a streak of two consecutive defeats for Real Madrid, allowing them to remain within four points of league leaders Barcelona.

Manchester City secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, marking their fifth consecutive win in the Premier League. Head coach Pep Guardiola praised the team's resilience and highlighted the leadership of Ruben Dias in defense, as they continue to apply pressure on league leaders Arsenal.

Khadija Shaw scored four goals in Manchester City's 6-1 victory over Aston Villa, marking her 120th appearance for the club and bringing her total to 103 goals in all competitions. This performance solidifies her position as one of the top scorers in Women's Super League history, moving her into third place on the all-time list.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back in the Ashes series, despite trailing 2-0 against Australia. He has backed an unchanged top seven for the crucial third Test in Adelaide, dismissing speculation about potential changes to the lineup. McCullum emphasized that knee-jerk reactions are not part of their approach as they prepare for a pivotal match.