Thursday, 14 May 2026
SOUTH AFRICA & AFRICA MOTOR SPORT PIONEER WILLIAM LOUW HAS PASSED AWAY
It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of William Louw, a pillar of South African and African motor sport who devoted himself to rally safety across the continent.
Serving as the FIA Safety Delegate for the African Rally Championship, William worked diligently and professionally to ensure the safe and smooth running of African rally events over many years.
He will be remembered for his kindness, calmness and attentiveness in the role as well as his commitment to training, development and mentorship to support the next generation of volunteers and officials.
Our thoughts are with William’s family, friends and colleagues.
- FIA
'DISGUSTING' - HEARTS BOSS DEREK MCINNES FUMES OVER CELTIC WINNER
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| Kelechi Iheanacho scores a 99th-minute penalty to seal a 3-2 for Celtic over Motherwell |
Hearts boss Derek McInnes described the decision to award William Hill Premiership title rivals Celtic a stoppage-time penalty in their win at Motherwell as "disgusting".
While leaders Hearts were beating Falkirk 3-0 at Tynecastle, Celtic were awarded a contentious spot-kick deep in time added on at Fir Park, which Kelechi Iheanacho converted to snatch his side a 3-2 win.
McInnes' side lead Celtic by a solitary point in the table with a better goal difference and will face the Hoops in a final-day title decider in Glasgow on Saturday.
Hearts will be crowned Scottish champions for the first time in 66 years if they avoid defeat at Celtic Park, but McInnes was furious over the penalty decision.
He told Sky Sports: "Everybody was just interested in the (Celtic) score. So when you hear Celtic get a 96th-minute penalty (VAR decision), you just assume what’s happened is they get the penalty.
"And having seen it again, I think it’s disgusting, I don’t think it’s a penalty kick.
"But we’re up against it. We’re up against everybody and we’ll be ready for Saturday.
"I don’t think it’s a penalty kick. If I’m Motherwell, I’m really disappointed with that.
"I’ve seen it (the replay) before I came out to speak to you and I think it’s so poor that they’ve been given that penalty. And it looks as if they’ve been 'given’ it.
"I think they’ve been very fortunate, very fortunate on that side. And we have to realise we’re up against everything."
Two goals in five first-half minutes put Hearts in control against Falkirk, with Frankie Kent heading them into a 29th-minute lead and Cameron Devlin firing home from inside the penalty area.
Blair Spittal curled home Hearts’ third in the closing stages, soon after news of Motherwell’s late equaliser against Celtic had filtered through the stands.
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill admitted he feared his team's league hopes were "done for" before the dramatic plot twist.
"I think we knew we had to win both matches otherwise it was done for," he said.
"It's exciting to take it into the final game and I think the players have good belief that they can do it. And that's very, very important.
"We have to win the game. Hearts don't but at least we've taken it there. It's nice to take it into the final game which looked a long way off five or six weeks ago.
"I think we have got a chance, we're at home. The atmosphere will be fantastic."
When asked about the penalty decision, O'Neill said: "The lads have a little monitor. It's very small. I can't really see it. I need another pair of glasses to see it. The lads thought it was a handball, an elbow as well too."
- RTĒ
LIONEL MESSI NETS TWO AS INTER MIAMI STUNS CINCINNAATI IN 8-GOAL THRILLER
Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, Germán Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami CF rallied for a 5-3 victory over FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, extending its road winning streak to seven.
It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals.
Mateo Silvetti evened it at 3-3 in the 79th minute after coming on as a substitute.
Kévin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Evander scored for Cincinnati. It is the first time in 64 matches since Pat Noonan became coach in 2023 that it lost when it had the lead after 75 minutes.
Messi gave Miami a 1-0 lead at the 24-minute mark after he deflected a shot that went off Cincinnati's Matt Miazga near the Cincinnati goal. Denkey evened it on a penalty kick in the 41st minute.
"Speaking about Leo is truly striking, first because of the person he is, and second because of the player you see on the pitch," Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said after the game.
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| Lionel Messi has amassed 61 goals and 42 assists in 65 MLS regular-season appearances. Photo by Chris Carter/MLS via Getty Images |
After Bucha put Cincinnati on top in the 49th minute, Messi made it 2-2 six minutes later on a cutback after getting the pass from Luis Suárez.
The 38-year-old Argentina star recorded his 21st multi-goal game in MLS, extending his record for the most such games since his 2023 debut. LAFC striker Denis Bouanga follows in second place with 17.
Evander's in the 64th minute with a right footer from the center just outside the box to give Cincinnati a 3-2 lead. Miami though would rally and score the next three goals.
After Silvetti's goal, Miami took the lead off a set piece when Cincinnati's Andrei Chirila collided with goalkeeper Roman Celentano, allowing Berterame to put it into the open net.
Messi appeared to have a hat trick in the 89th minute when his shot went off the post and deflected off Celentano, but it was corrected to an own goal shortly after the match. It would have been Messi's 61st hat trick in all competitions.
"Him [Messi] Rodrigo [De Paul] and [Luis] Suárez are players who truly elevate the MLS. What they accomplished today was brilliant, simply brilliant. To perform that way on a difficult pitch, against a very tough opponent, s peaks volumes," Hoyos added.
-ESPN News Services