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In damp, greasy conditions, Britain's Russell saved his best lap for last, clocking a time of one minute 34.054 seconds to pip reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.227secs.

Later, Italy must overturn the odds to pip opponents Norway to the global footballing showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico when the top sides in Group I meet at the San Siro.

Spaniard Alcaraz had the edge over Sinner over the course of the season, winning four of their six match-ups, which all decided top-level tournaments, and pipping his rival to the year-end world number one spot.

After pipping the New York Yankees for the division title, they knocked out the Yankees in the AL division series, then rallied from 0-2 down to beat the Seattle Mariners in the AL championship series.

Tottenham made a fast start in his maiden campaign, only to crumble as Aston Villa pipped them in the race for Champions League qualification.