THE heat and humidity of Larnaca and the AEK Arena proved to be too much for FAI Cup holders Cork City as they bowed out of the Europa League here in Cyprus tonight.

JENSON BUTTON fears Jaime Alguersuari could destroy his career when he becomes the youngest driver to race in Formula One this weekend.

Jenson Button fears Jaime Alguersuari could destroy his career when he becomes the youngest driver to race in Formula One this weekend.

LEWIS HAMILTON must not become embroiled in a war of words with his Formula One title rivals if he is to be crowned world champion, according to leading psychologists.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has assured Juan Pablo Angel and Aaron Hughes they are part of his future plans despite not even making the substitutes’ bench against West Ham last weekend.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is hoping Milan Baros can be brought up to full match sharpness while on international duty with the Czech Republic over the next 10 days.

Juan Pablo Montoya could make a sensational return to Formula One this season, according to McLaren boss Ron Dennis.

Michael Schumacher claims he has no idea what attracted old adversary Juan Pablo Montoya to NASCAR.

Juan Pablo Montoya’s Formula One career is over after he was released by McLaren.

Juan Pablo Montoya has been dropped by McLaren for this weekend’s French Grand Prix.

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FERNANDO ALONSO wants to deliver another world championship to Renault as a parting gift after sealing his “dream” move to McLaren for 2007.

McLaren today stunned Formula One by announcing they have signed world champion Fernando Alonso for the 2007 season.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has challenged club record signing Juan Pablo Angel to turn back the clock and recapture his goal-scoring form of two seasons ago.

NEW world champion Fernando Alonso insisted yesterday that seven-time title winner Michael Schumacher can make a comeback next season despite his nightmare year in 2005.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis has exonerated Juan Pablo Montoya of any blame following his costly clash with backmarker Antonio Pizzonia which robbed him of second place in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps today.

Kimi Raikkonen has written off Renault’s chances of victory at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix – believing McLaren team-mate Juan Pablo Montoya is the one to watch.

FERNANDO ALONSO is starting to show the first signs of worry as the Formula One title race heads into the finishing straight.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is remaining tight-lipped on the prospect of Liverpool striker Milan Baros moving to Villa Park.

McLaren have targeted improved reliability as they look to rescue Kimi Raikkonen’s world championship dream.

FERNANDO ALONSO fears Juan Pablo Montoya could again undermine his bid to become world champion this season.

Juan Pablo Montoya is finally back to his entertaining best and ready to take the fight to world championship leader Fernando Alonso, according to McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh.

McLaren chief Ron Dennis has his sights set on victory at Silverstone after a penalty denied Kimi Raikkonen in the French Grand Prix.

Alex Wurz will drive for McLaren at this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix after Juan Pablo Montoya failed to recover from his shoulder injury.

Juan Pablo Montoya will miss this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix after injuring his shoulder, his McLaren team confirmed today.

Ron Dennis believes Juan Pablo Montoya will become a better driver at McLaren.

Aston Villa boss David O’Leary has clashed with Trevor Brooking over Luke Moore’s inclusion in the England Under-19 squad for Thursday’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Ralf Schumacher will return to a Williams cockpit this week – providing he gets the all clear from doctors tomorrow.

Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel could face knee surgery after suffering suspected ligament damage while on international duty with Colombia.

A 37-year-old Birmingham City follower has landed the football fan’s dream job – he has become England’s first Chant Laureate.

Aston Villa’s hopes of qualifying for Europe have suffered a major setback with top scorer Juan Pablo Angel facing three weeks out of action with a knee problem.

Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello has accepted that his tyre gamble did not pay off as he struggled to fourth place at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Lee Hendrie has urged Aston Villa to secure the long term future of midfielder Gareth Barry and record signing Juan Pablo Angel “if we want to get bigger as a club”.

ASTON VILLA manager David O’Leary has indicated his desire to sign four of his players – including top scorer Juan Pablo Angel – on new contracts as soon as possible.

Frank Williams wants to keep Germany’s Ralf Schumacher next year – but only if the price is right.

Aston Villa striker Peter Crouch has vowed “not to sulk” after losing his place to Juan Pablo Angel in Saturday’s Premiership clash with Leeds.

Peter Crouch is braced for a fight to hold on to his place at Aston Villa after admitting that fit again Juan Pablo Angel will still be his club’s number one striker.

David O’Leary’s faith in Juan Pablo Angel is paying dividends as Aston Villa’s record signing clinched a Carling Cup semi-final meeting with Bolton Wanderers last night.

China’s Ho-Pin Tung made history today when he became the first driver from his country to test a Formula One car.

FINLAND’S Kimi Raikkonen insists he is not concerned about the prospect of partnering Juan Pablo Montoya at McLaren.

Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen insists he is not concerned about the prospect of partnering Juan Pablo Montoya at McLaren.

RICHARD BURNS’ rally career was last night in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Juan Pablo Montoya is set to switch to the McLaren team from Williams for the 2005 Formula One season.

Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell has insisted that the best is still to come from his reignited partnership with club record signing Juan Pablo Angel.

After breaking two Formula One records in the last few months, Fernando Alonso now has his sights set on an ultimate hat-trick.

Williams-BMW are at loggerheads over whether team orders should be used to boost Juan Pablo Montoya’s bid to take the World Championship from Michael Schumacher.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA was branded a madman after his latest track fracas with Michael Schumacher in Germany yesterday.

Eddie Jordan has admitted he would be surprised if world champion Michael Schumacher stays in Formula One until the end of 2006.

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has decided to give Turkish international Alpay a second chance and blasted the player’s advisors for unsettling him.

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