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New Africa Cup of Nations dates 'set to wreak havoc on the Premier League's Christmas period'... with tournament forced to move to accommodate FIFA's expanded Club World Cup
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The Africa Cup of Nations is set to wreak havoc on the Premier League's busy Christmas period, as tournament organisers plan to hold the competition from December 2025 to accommodate FIFA's expanded Club World Cup, reports claim. Ahead of the next staging of AFCON, which was initially scheduled for July and August 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been forced to reconsider plans as a result of FIFA's new-look 32-team tournament. Since the tournament's new format was announced, changes to the Club World Cup have been criticised by global stakeholders, players and coaches amid a feeling that the stacked calendar is becoming impossible to manage in terms of welfare. ...read
Mohamed Salah breaks Liverpool club record on his return to the starting line-up as Jurgen Klopp's Reds score FOUR in 13 minutes against Sparta Prague
14/03/24 20:42Mohamed Salah broke a Liverpool club record as the Reds scored four goals in the first 13 minutes against Sparta Prague on Thursday night.Cameroon suspends 62 players for age fraud...including '17-year-old' Wilfried Nathan Douala who was youngest member of Rigobert Song's Africa Cup of Nations squad
11/03/24 14:12The Cameroonian Federation has suspended 62 players for age fraud, including the youngest member of their squad for January's Africa Cup of Nations.Eni Aluko's online troll - who said he hoped she was 'hiding in the Gaza Strip' when abuse saw her flee the UK - says he regrets post but maintains it was 'tongue-in-cheek'
05/03/24 14:56In the BBC podcast Why do you hate me?, the troll, a married Chelsea fan in his early 60s, says he regrets targeting TV football pundit Eni Aluko, pictured left, on X, formerly Twitter.Eni Aluko claims social media firm X 'allows people to vomit their hatred unchecked' after Joey Barton's sexist attacks online... with the pundit taking legal action over 'defamatory' posts
28/02/24 09:07The TV football pundit has received a slew of sexist abuse from the former Manchester City star in recent months amid his tirade on women working in the men's game.Footage of Mo Salah running through Liverpool while filming a Pepsi advert raises hopes he could return for the weekend's trip to Nottingham Forest
27/02/24 06:07The Egyptian striker has been a long-term ambassador for Pepsi, previously reuniting with a former Liverpool teammate to film an advert for the soft drinks brand.Nottingham Forest are set to lose their top medical chief after only seven months in the job... amid groans from Nuno Espirito Santo over player absences due to injury
21/02/24 17:21Fearn joined Forest only last July as part of a backroom shake-up but Mail Sport understands he is now poised to depart the City Ground. Fearn is highly regarded within the game.THE NOTEBOOK: This is not the first time that Mason Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge... while Simon Adingra returns to the starting XI and scoresheet after AFCON victory
18/02/24 17:14AADAM PATEL AT BRAMALL LANE: It's not the first time that Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge. Holgate is the only player to get a red card in each of the last three seasons.Diogo Jota and Jurgen Klopp are named Premier League player and manager of the month for January - after Liverpool won three out of three amid a fine run of form
16/02/24 11:14The 27-year-old has stepped up impressively for Jurgen Klopp 's side in the absence of Mohamed Salah due to AFCON and injury and has been crucial in Liverpool's title push.Former £25m Premier League winger and AFCON star set to continue his career in Brazil, after the end of a short-term spell in the Championship
16/02/24 00:54A former Premier League star with 162 appearances in the English top-flight is set to move to Brazil for the next stage of his career.Sebastien Haller gets a celebratory welcome from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returns to his club after scoring Ivory Coast's winner at AFCON to cap a remarkable comeback following cancer treatment
15/02/24 21:53Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returned to training after winning AFCON with the Ivory Coast.Mohamed Salah RETURNS to Liverpool training for the first time since picking up a muscle injury while at AFCON with Egypt
13/02/24 15:14Liverpool welcomed Salah back to first team training for the first time since he sustained a posterior muscle injury in Egypt 's unsuccessful AFCON campaign.Sebastien Haller completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in footballing history by scoring Ivory Coast's winner for AFCON glory... but who else has returned to the sport following cancer treatment?
12/02/24 19:00Inspired by the recent journey of Sebastian Haller, who battled cancer, reclaimed his place on the pitch and scored in the AFCON final, this feature shines a spotlight on those who have faced similar.Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller's incredible finish late-on gives the Elephants their dream home AFCON win despite sacking their manager in the group stages
11/02/24 22:09Sebastian Haller's brilliantly improvised finish was enough to complete a dream AFCON final win for Ivory Coast as they came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1.Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast - AFCON Final RECAP: score, team news and updates as the hosts are crowned champions of Africa
11/02/24 18:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nigeria and the Ivory Coast come head to head to battle for Africa's most prestigious football trophy, the AFCON.Ange Postecoglou reveals Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma could return against Brighton as he enjoys his 'healthiest squad for a while', but refuses to accept Spurs may have a problem with conceding late goals
09/02/24 13:42Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma are back from international duty and ready to play, as he enjoys his 'healthiest' Tottenham squad 'for a while'.Fans love Conor Gallagher's 'priceless' reaction to Enzo Fernandez's stunning free-kick during Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa - as gobsmacked midfielder is wowed by Argentine's wondergoal
08/02/24 12:11Fernandez curled a stunning free-kick into the top left corner from about 25 yards out in Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup fourth round replay clash with Aston Villa, sparking rapturous scenes on Wednesday.Ivory Coast seal spot in the AFCON final after Sebastien Haller nets unusual volley to set up hosts' meeting with Nigeria... less than two years after the Borussia Dortmund star was diagnosed with cancer
08/02/24 00:53Les Elephants had assumed that after finishing third in their group thanks to lacklustre defeats against Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, they were destined to crash out two weeks ago.Kelechi Iheanacho leads wild celebrations after scoring the winning penalty for Nigeria in dramatic AFCON semi-final win over South Africa
07/02/24 22:12In a game marred with controversy, Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa , with the Leicester forward scoring the decisive spot kick to send his side to Sunday's final.Chaos at AFCON after Victor Osimhen scores late second for Nigeria against South Africa in their semi-final... but VAR rules goal out and awards a PENALTY at the other end instead to force extra-time!
07/02/24 19:26The tie went to extra time, but seemed to be all-but-done in the 90th minute of normal time when Nigeria thought they had scored a second goal to go 2-0 up, but VAR intervened to over-rule the goal.Harvey Elliott reveals text message from 'great human being' Mo Salah after Liverpool's FA Cup win over Arsenal - despite the Egyptian being at AFCON - as he opens up on the forward's mentorship role
07/02/24 12:52The midfielder has become a Liverpool regular over the last couple of seasons after joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2019. He credits Salah, who 'wants the best for everyone', as a mentor.Brahim Diaz is good enough to start for Real Madrid, Barcelona's 'El Tigrinho' Vitor Roque needs to be a bit less tigerish and Sevilla hit a bum note... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
07/02/24 11:02PETE JENSON: Brahim Diaz shone for Real Madrid but they could only draw, Barcelona got a lift from a young Brazilian and a Sevilla player was touched up taking a throw!Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a scare ahead of Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after 'abdominal discomfort' sees Napoli striker miss team flight
06/02/24 07:15The Super Eagles are set to take on South Africa in Bouaké, Ivory Coast on Wednesday as they bid to reach their first AFCON final since 2013.Cameroon Football Federation REJECT Samuel Eto'o's resignation as president after disappointing AFCON last-16 exit... with the former striker overseeing several controversial moments during his tenure
06/02/24 01:29After a hugely impressive career for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, the former forward took on the presidency of Fecafoot in December 2021.MATT BARLOW: Ademola Lookman was right to leave England behind after etching his name into Nigerian football folklore at AFCON... he is an inspiration for anyone looking to squeeze the most from a short career
04/02/24 21:00MATT BARLOW: Little more than four years ago, when we met at RB Leipzig's training complex, Ademola Lookman spoke sensibly about the big decision looming over his international future.Hilarious AFCON commentary sees broadcaster go viral AGAIN, as Mohamed Barakat sings World Cup classic 'Waka Waka' in shootout... after rising to fame during Everton's defeat by Fulham earlier this season
04/02/24 11:20South Africa progressed to the semi-finals of the tournament after winning in dramatic fashion, defeating their opponents in a penalty shootout after the game had finished 0-0 in 120 minutes.Ex-Man Utd flop Bebe misses penalty as Cape Verde suffer shootout heartbreak at AFCON, with South Africa keeper making 'save of the tournament' late on and stopping FOUR from the spot to set up Nigeria semi-final
03/02/24 23:03South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams starred in a dramatic penalty shootout against Cape Verde in the AFCON quarter-finals to send his side through to face Nigeria in the semi-finals.Ivory Coast icon Didier Drogba celebrates his country's dramatic AFCON quarter-final win over Mali with joyous rendition of the national anthem on Instagram
03/02/24 20:39Didier Drogba enjoyed his nation's 2-1 victory over Mali in the AFCON quarter-finals, after the former Chelsea star was seen singing the national anthem.African football chiefs vow to clamp down on 'unprofessional' behaviour from journalists in the press box at AFCON with reporters caught FIGHTING, shouting abuse at players and near-naked dancing
03/02/24 20:27After consultations with the local police in the Ivory Coast, the governing body has now taken the drastic step of issuing new guidelines and restricting media access at the tournament.Ivory Coast STUN Mali with last-minute winner from backheel flick to send host nation into AFCON semi-finals with TWO red cards in the closing minutes as wild scenes erupt at full time
03/02/24 19:51Ivory Coast secured a last-minute win with an incredible late goal to send them through to the semi-finals as they beat Mali 2-1 on Saturday.Mali and Tottenham star Yves Bissouma has 'been playing with malaria' at AFCON as Mali coach confirms it has been affecting the midfielder all tournament
03/02/24 19:34Yves Bissouma tested positive for malaria during his time at the AFCON tournament, it has been confirmed by Mali's head coach Eric Chelle.Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana saves Adama Traore's penalty for Mali in AFCON quarter-final and runs off celebrating... before 10-man hosts snatch dramatic victory with 122nd-minute winner
03/02/24 17:28Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahi Fofana denied Adama Traore the opener with a penalty save in their clash with Mali in the AFCON quarter-final.Ademola Lookman's dad gives heart-warming interview about his son's rise with Nigeria at AFCON... with soaring Super Eagles now awaiting semi-final showdown with South Africa
03/02/24 00:22Ademola Lookman's dad has spoken about his pride towards his son during Nigeria's fine Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Ghana 'approach Man United starlet Kobbie Mainoo over switching international allegiance from England' in stunning move amid 18-year-old's brilliant run of form
02/02/24 16:08The Manchester United starlet has erupted on the scene recently with a number of performances for Erik ten Hag's team that bely his youth, understandably drawing a number of eyes.Mauricio Pochettino claims Chelsea have 'enough' attacking options despite failing to sign a stiker during the January window... and letting Armando Broja go on loan to Fulham
02/02/24 13:16The academy graduate booked a late move across west London as the January window closed at 11pm last night, with Chelsea failing to recruit a replacement.Favourites Senegal and Morocco are out, Mohamed Salah's record-winners Egypt are gone and former champions Algeria and Tunisia didn't make it past the groups... as we near the last-eight, is this the most open AFCON EVER?
31/01/24 19:00The pre-tournament favourites? Gone. The reigning champions? Already out. The record-winners? Knocked out on penalties. Highest-ranked team on the continent? Fallen in the last round.Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's game against Liverpool after his flight was DELAYED... with Senegal's players ordered to return to their homeland after AFCON exit
31/01/24 15:51Head coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed Chelsea were looking into getting striker Jackson back in time following Senegal's AFCON last-16 exit on Monday against the Ivory Coast.Man United keeper Andre Onana returns to Carrington after a HECTIC 17 days that saw him travel 6,000 miles, only to be dropped after one game at AFCON and exit without making a single save!
31/01/24 14:14Onana's participation at the Africa Cup of Nations caught the headlines after it emerged he would only be joining up with his side at the last minute after playing in United's clash with Tottenham.Nicolas Jackson could return for Chelsea TONIGHT for the Blues' game against Liverpool after Senegal's AFCON exit... as Mauricio Pochettino suggests the forward can 'arrive and score the winning goal'
31/01/24 08:43Chelsea were yesterday exploring the logistics involved with getting the striker back following Senegal's last-16 exit on Monday, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to involve him if possible.Man United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is 'sent off TWICE' as tournament favourites Morocco crash out of AFCON after shock loss to South Africa - as Old Trafford flop was given second yellow card and then called back for straight red
31/01/24 00:03Morroco were one of the pre-tournament favourites, given their historic run at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, South Arica's Makgopa scored a brilliant opening goal.Sadio Mane is on DOUBLE what his former Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah earns while Riyad Mahrez is paid eye-watering sums of money - but who is the highest paid African footballer at AFCON 2024?
30/01/24 19:22As we now enter into the knockout stages, there has been high drama with heavy favourites Senegal getting knocked out last night by hosts Ivory Coast.Ivory Coast's crazy AFCON: Hosts were staring at humiliating exit after four-goal thrashing and SACKED their coach before miracle reprieve... now shock win over Senegal has whole nation dreaming of glory
30/01/24 18:00'The Elephants', as the Ivory Coast national team is nicknamed, look a bit slow and wobbly, but they're marching on at their own Africa Cup of Nations.MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Andre Onana could quit international football AGAIN after dismal AFCON, Kobbie Mainoo is making an impression among first-team stars and £60m Mason Mount's injury woes continue
30/01/24 15:30Andre Onana is considering his future in international football after returning from Cameroon's failed Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Confidential can reveal.Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will be fit to face Liverpool in major injury boost for Chelsea... and Mauricio Pochettino could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson after Senegal's AFCON exit
30/01/24 14:20Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will return to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and they could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson from AFCON dutySenegal star claims AFCON is 'CORRUPT' after defending champions are knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast - and calls out VAR decision for 'killing the competition'
30/01/24 12:09The Lions of Teranga began the shoot-out well but faltered when the third taker Moussa Niakhate hit the post with his effort, sending the home side through to the quarter-finals.Devastated Senegal star Lamine Camara is carried off the pitch in TEARS by team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate after his side are knocked out of AFCON on penalties by Ivory Coast
30/01/24 10:50The clash went all the way to penalties, with Kessie netting the decisive spot kick after Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate struck the post as the tournament hosts won 5-4.Ivory Coast fan becomes instant meme material as he's caught on camera chatting to a terrified-looking young woman during AFCON hosts' victory over defending champions Senegal
30/01/24 09:55The host nation's fate in the competition looked calamitous as they teetered on the edge of elimination and made the decision to sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset.VAR to the rescue! AFCON referee misses 'STONEWALL' penalty and books Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe for DIVING against Senegal... before technology spares his blushes as hosts equalise late on from the spot and beat holders in shootout
29/01/24 22:32VAR came to the referee and Ivory Coast's rescue during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Senegal after the man in the middle originally failed to award the hosts a ' stonewall ' penalty.Arsenal send scouts to AFCON to watch 20-year-old wonderkid from Ivory Coast... with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his squad ahead of Premier League title pursuit
29/01/24 10:08Arsenal have sent scouts to the Africa Cup of Nations to watch their potential next recruit in action.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea 'enter race for £25m Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton', PSG 'believe they can sign Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes', and 'SEVEN clubs send scouts to AFCON to watch promising Ivory Coast centre-back'
29/01/24 06:58It has been a startlingly quiet period, even by January standards, but the frantic whispers in the room seem to be gathering volume as clubs cotton on to the fact they have to do something before.Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal smashes sudden death penalty into the crossbar against DR Congo as AFCON favourites crash out of the competition during Mohamed Salah's absence
28/01/24 23:23Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his vital penalty in Sunday's AFCON round of 16 clash against DR Congo as Egypt crashed out of the competition.Mohamed Salah's AFCON dreams are OVER as Egypt lose to DR Congo on penalties... with Liverpool star watching on from home while undergoing rehab session as he plotted a return for the final
28/01/24 23:19Mohamed Salah 's hope for AFCON glory are over as Egypt have been knocked out of the tournament after losing to DR Congo on penalties on Sunday evening.Chaos at AFCON as Guinea's Mohammed Bayo scores dramatic last-gasp winner to send his country into the last eight of the tournament after Equatorial Guinea are given a straight red card
28/01/24 20:28The African Cup of Nations provided yet another chaos-fuelled game as Guinea score late-on to beat Equitorial Guinea and go throught to the last eightAngola goalkeeper Neblu is sent off after just 17 minutes during AFCON clash after handling the ball outside his area with Namibia later having Lubeni Haukongo dismissed
27/01/24 17:53Neblu was left distraught after he was dismissed for handling the ball outside of his penalty area. Just before half time Namibia were also reduced to ten men.Zinedine Zidane 'rejects managerial offer from an AFCON giant' after the country's shock exit from the tournament... despite being 'flattered' by the approach
26/01/24 19:56Despite being flattered by the offer, the ex-France star turned it down. Zidane was approached after the nation suffered an early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.Mohamed Salah is mocked for needing to do 'dirty and rigid' exercises which are 'difficult to do except in Liverpool' by ex-Premier League star Mido... after the Egypt skipper left AFCON to begin rehabilitation from a hamstring injury
26/01/24 10:57Former Tottenham striker Mido aimed a sarcastic dig at Mohamed Salah for returning to Liverpool to recover from the injury he sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations.The brilliant and bizarre moments at AFCON so far after the end of a chaotic group stage: Iconic celebrations, SIX managers leaving, nearly 100 goals - and a player injured attempting a back-flip!
25/01/24 18:40There aren't many other competitions where you get 40-yard free-kick screamers , Hand Of God attempts and players picking up injuries trying to do a back-flip in training all rolled into one.Mo Salah breaks his silence after critics questioned his commitment to Egypt after flying back from AFCON to Liverpool to treat hamstring injury... as his agent slams 'hyperventilating influencers' for criticising him to gain 'fame, clicks and likes'
25/01/24 17:04Mohamed Salah has hit back at the critics who questioned his commitment to Egypt after he returned to England to receive treatment.Jurgen Klopp apologises to angry Egypt fans for announcing Mohamed Salah's return to England too early following AFCON injury - after former national player claimed the captain should stay with his nation 'even if he only had one leg to stand on'
25/01/24 15:58Salah suffered a posterior muscle injury in Egypt's draw to Ghana a week ago and all parties decided the best course of action was for the 31-year-old to return to Merseyside.Outcry as African journalist posts footage showing female football fans having their breasts felt by security as they are searched entering stadium
25/01/24 14:05Video shows a security guard frisking women outside a venue during the Africa Cup of Nations, currently in its busy group stages with the final scheduled for February 11.Jurgen Klopp launches passionate defence of Mo Salah as he hits back at reporter for questioning Liverpool star's loyalty to Egypt after leaving AFCON for injury treatment
25/01/24 00:46The 31-year-old was substituted during Egypt's 2-2 draw against Ghana last Thursday with a hamstring injury. Mail Sport understands that Salah could now be sidelined for four weeks.AFCON hosts Ivory Coast sneak through into knockout stages despite sacking their manager on Wednesday after Zambia were beaten by Morocco... as last-16 ties are revealed
25/01/24 00:20It was to be Zambia and Ghana, who saw striker Inaki Williams return to Athletic Bilbao with a bang against Barcelona, who were the two unlucky third placed teams not to progress.Morocco manager Walid Regragui handed four-match ban after clashing with Chancel Mbemba following 1-1 AFCON draw against DR Congo... and admits he 'regrets' heated exchange
24/01/24 22:27Ugly scenes erupted at full-time after the Atlas Lions were held to a 1-1 draw during their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Morocco on Sunday.Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi QUITS after shock AFCON exit following defeat to minnows Mauritania... as he becomes the fourth managerial casualty at the tournament in 24 hours
24/01/24 16:49Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi told his players he was quitting after they were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday, the state-run Algerie Presse Service reported.Ivory Coast SACK boss Jean-Louis Gasset after shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea - despite the tournament hosts still in with a chance of reaching the last-16 of AFCON!
24/01/24 15:51The African country have dismissed the Frenchman two days after their shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, which left them with three points from three games in their group.Nigeria and Fulham star Calvin Bassey caught raging over Call of Duty as Ola Aina mocks his Super Eagles team-mates for their 'gaming addiction'... with the squad relaxing after booking their AFCON last-16 spot
24/01/24 14:02Calvin Bassey was mocked by Nigeria team-mate Ola Aina as the defender was recorded raging while playing Call of Duty during the squad's down time at the Africa Cup of Nations.Fans heap praise on Andre Onana's 'good mentality' after the Man United goalkeeper passionately cheers on Cameroon from the touchline... despite being dropped for their huge AFCON win over Gambia
24/01/24 10:21Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been praised for his response to being dropped by Cameroon for their must-win Africa Cup of Nations group match against Gambia.Mauritania's incredible AFCON story goes viral after the minnows rise from being ranked 206th in the world to winning their first EVER match in the competition against giants Algeria
24/01/24 09:26Mauritania's progression from one of the worst ranked international teams to earning their first Africa Cup of Nations win has been captured in a viral social media video.Algeria dumped out of AFCON at group stage after shock 1-0 defeat by minnows Mauritania as boss Djamel Belmadi's decision to drop Riyad Mahrez backfires
24/01/24 00:34Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations as Mohamed Dellahi's first-half goal proved enough to earn Mauritania a shock first-ever 1-0 win in the tournament and a ticket to the last 16.Ghana SACK manager Chris Hughton after the four-time AFCON champions suffered a shock group-stage exit from the tournament
24/01/24 00:02Ghana finished third in Group B at the tournament in the Ivory Coast after a 2-2 draw with Mozambique on Monday and any outside hope they had of a place in the last 16.Emotional Samuel Eto'o chokes back the tears as he joins Cameroon's celebrations after Indomitable Lions clinch AFCON last-16 spot with incredible comeback against Gambia
23/01/24 22:32An emotional Samuel Eto'o fought back the tears after Cameroon booked their place in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.Cameroon through to AFCON last-16 after late winner from defender Christopher Wooh amid more stoppage-time drama... after Man United keeper Andre Onana was dropped
23/01/24 19:12The African heavyweights looked to be set for a shock group stage exit when Gambia, who finished bottom of the group, thought they had equalised in the 95th minute to make it 3-3.Andre Onana DROPPED to the bench for Cameroon's crucial AFCON win over Gambia... and the Man United star will be at the tournament for a little while longer following dramatic victory
23/01/24 16:25The Manchester United goalkeeper missed his nation's opening game against Guinea after having flight problems following Manchester United's game with Tottenham on January 14.Mohammed Kudus is 'lost for words' after Ghana capitulation leaves them on the brink of AFCON exit... as speechless West Ham star reluctantly accepts his man-of-the-match award during dejected post-game interview
23/01/24 12:12Ghana conceded two injury time goals against Mozambique, and now they need a miracle to qualify for the last-16 as one of four best third-placed sides.Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders insists 'you should NEVER doubt Mohamed Salah's commitment' amid anger at the injured forward for leaving Egypt's camp during AFCON - and reveals why he returned to the club
23/01/24 11:56Reds assistant-manager Pep Lijnders clarified the player's return to his club on Wednesday for treatment was agreed by all parties after Salah was criticised by Egypy legend Ahmed Hassan.Can Senegal superstars Nicolas Jackson and Sadio Mane both score against Guinea in their AFCON clash? The pair have been BOOSTED to 16/1 to do so today
23/01/24 11:54SponsoredSenegal are favoured with Sky Bet to extend their lead atop Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea today. The Lions of Teranga are 23/20 to win, while their opponents are 11/4.Ghanaian media BLOCK the team's bus from leaving stadium and demand to speak to the players who were trying to 'sneak' away after Mozambique draw leaves them staring at AFCON elimination
23/01/24 10:53Ghana were on the verge of qualifying from their group only to concede two stoppage time goals during their 2-2 draw with Mozambique.Newly-married Sadio Mane responds to a reporter's attempt to get him to dedicate a goal to his 18-year-old wife, as ex-Liverpool star, 31, plays at Africa Cup of Nations while she sits exams
23/01/24 10:26Mane tied the knot with 18-year-old Aisha Tamba shortly before the tournament got underway, but the couple are yet to go on their honeymoon as she had to return to school to sit her examsEgypt qualify for AFCON last 16 after late drama against Cape Verde while Ghana concede TWO stoppage-time goals in chaotic game against Mozambique... as fans hail it the 'BEST group stage' they have seen
22/01/24 23:38An injured Mo Salah watched from the stands as Egypt secured a point against the Group B winners to finish second in their group - with both sides scoring a goal in stoppage time.AFCON hosts Ivory Coast on brink of shock early exit after humiliating 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea... meaning four Premier League stars could be returning home early
22/01/24 21:33Ivory Coast, two-time champions, have picked up just three points in as many games and need to be one of the best four third-placed teams - out of six - to qualify from the group stages.
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online