With Fred Vasseur facing intense scrutiny over his future as the Ferrari team boss courtesy of the Italian press, Horner had championed the need for “stability” in an organisation, stressing Red Bull enjoyed it and it has led to 14 world championships. Just days later, Red Bull suddenly released Horner with immediate effect, the memo not received.

By sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull has made a big change to try to return to F1 winning ways. But there are other steps it must take, too

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro felt Paris St Germain briefly “lost their heads” as frustration boiled over following the Club World Cup final. The Brazilian ended up on the ground after becoming involved in an incident with PSG coach Luis Enrique after the final whistle blew in Sunday’s final in New York.