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Ecuador suspend FIVE unnamed players for sneaking out of hotel ahead of Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina loss
13/10/17 05:40
Five Ecuadorian football players (not pictured) have been suspended from the national side for indiscipline. They have been accused of sneaking out of their team hotel ahead of a 3-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina in Quito, according to the Ecuadorian Football Federation. Tuesday's game was vital for Argentina, who needed points to have a good chance of making it to next year's tournament....read
Javier Mascherano announces plan to retire from international football... but he wants to help Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi win the World Cup first
12/10/17 10:51Barcelona and Argentina defender Javier Mascherano has revealed that he will retire from international football after next summer's World Cup. Mascherano won his 139th cap this week.
Lionel Messi hits all the high notes as his Argentina one-man band rolls into the 2018 World Cup next summer
11/10/17 21:31As a young lad growing up in Rosario, near Buenos Aires, Messi wanted to be better than his big brothers, so he would copy them. Later, at Barcelona, he would ape Ronaldhino.
Argentina finally falls in love with its No 10 as Lionel goes from pariah to Messi-ah with his miraculous hat trick to send his country to the World Cup
11/10/17 21:31PETE JENSON: His critics called him Pecho Frio: ‘cold chest’ is the literal translation but ‘pea heart’ would come closer. Lionel Messi has always come up short in the eyes of some Argentines.
Lionel Messi says it would have been 'crazy' for Argentina not to be at the World Cup after hat-trick in Ecuador seals their place at Russia 2018
11/10/17 06:27Lionel Messi said it would have been 'crazy' had Argentina not made it to the world Cup after his hat-trick in Ecuador guided them to the next year's finals in Russia.
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli says 'football owes the World Cup' to Lionel Messi after hat-trick in Ecuador seals spot at Russia 2018
11/10/17 05:39Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli said his side cannot totally rely on Lionel Messi as his team swept aside Ecuador 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup.
Ecuador 1-3 Argentina: Lionel Messi's magical hat-trick helps Jorge Sampaoli's side come from behind and secure automatic World Cup qualification
11/10/17 01:25After only 38 seconds in Quito on Tuesday, Jorge Sampaoli's side were on their knees – a goal down and with the prospect of missing football's flagship tournament for the first time since 1970 growing.
World Cup qualifiers RESULTS: Lionel Messi secures Argentina's place in Russia but Alexis Sanchez will have to watch from home
10/10/17 21:30Argentina had Lionel Messi to thank as they secured their place at the World Cup but there was heartbreak for Alexis Sanchez and Chile as their dream died.
Lionel Messi and Co leave their team hotel as Argentina travel to Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa ahead of do-or-die World Cup clash with Ecuador
10/10/17 18:23Argentina, who reached the final three years ago in Brazil, lie in sixth place in the 10-team South American group, currently outside the qualifying places for Russia.
A World Cup without Lionel Messi seems inconceivable but Argentina face huge battle against Ecuador, high altitude and a boggy pitch if they are to join party in Russia
10/10/17 09:44JOE BERNSTEIN: Defeat in Ecuador would confirm Argentina's exit in the qualifying stage, and the 9,000-feet altitude in Quito means it won't just be excitement that leaves everyone gasping.
Brazil boss Tite claims rivals Argentina 'must be having trouble sleeping' with World Cup qualification in the balance
10/10/17 06:55Lionel Messi and Co are in desperate need of a win in Quito on Tuesday night as they look to jump from sixth in South American qualifying. Three points would guarantee a play-off spot for the visitors.
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli remains upbeat about World Cup qualification chances: 'It's an uncomfortable situation, but it still depends on us'
09/10/17 15:33The two-time world champions and 2014 runners-up face missing out on the tournament for the first time since 1970 ahead of their final qualifying game in Ecuador.
Lionel Messi and Argentina arrive in Ecuador under armed police protection ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier as Jorge Sampaoli's side must win match at 9,000ft in Quito for first time in 16 years
09/10/17 07:16Argentina have arrived in Ecuador ahead of their crunch World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi and his country in real danger of missing out on qualification for Russia.
Ecuador coach Jorge Celico plots downfall of Lionel Messi and Co with Argentina's World Cup hopes on line
08/10/17 22:38Argentine coaches working in South America have done their national team a few bad turns over the past two years and Jorge Celico could deny them a place at the World Cup in Russia next year.
Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates train ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Ecuador
08/10/17 21:33Argentina have won only one World Cup qualifier high above sea level in the Ecuadorean capital but three points on Tuesday would guarantee them one of those top five spots
Argentina 20-37 Australia: Reece Hodge double ensures Pumas end Rugby Championship winless
08/10/17 00:33Michael Cheika's side looked to have wrestled the initiative early on, with tries from Markia Koroibete and Reece Hodge helping the visitors take the lead.
Lionel Messi returns to training with Argentina after Peru draw as they prepare for win-or-bust World Cup qualifier against Ecuador
06/10/17 16:18Argentina were back in training as soon as possible following another disastrous result in what has been a forgettable World Cup qualifying campaign, a 0-0 draw with Peru.
Argentina Q+A: With Lionel Messi leading the line, the 2014 World Cup finalists should be flying... so where has it all gone wrong in qualifying?
06/10/17 14:34RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: A boring argument used to go along the lines that Pep Guardiola wasn't so great at Barcelona; that the junior grounds staff could have won titles if they had Lionel Messi.
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli keeps the faith despite goalless draw with Peru that throws their World Cup 2018 hopes into jeopardy
06/10/17 06:25Jorge Sampaoli has admitted Argentina are in an uncomfortable position after a 0-0 draw against Peru left them dangerously close to failing to qualifying for the World Cup.
Argentina 0-0 Peru: Lionel Messi and Co drop out of World Cup 2018 qualification places after failing to score on a frustrating night in Buenos Aires
06/10/17 01:26Argentina and Lionel Messi are on the verge of missing the World Cup for the first time since 1970, stumbling to a 0-0 draw against Peru before a capacity crowd in Buenos Aires.
Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay make joint bid to host 2030 World Cup with China set to provide opposition
04/10/17 18:55Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay plan to make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The presidents of the three football federations held a joint press conference in Buenos Aires.
Argentina face must-win World Cup 2018 qualifier against Peru amid intriguing sub-plots over choice of La Bombonera, historical omens and the fear of tainted mineral water
04/10/17 10:32It must have been scripted that Argentina would meet Peru at such a critical juncture of qualifying for next year's World Cup. We've been here before and there are plenty of intriguing sub-plots.
Peru are put through their paces ahead of crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina as manager Ricardo Gareca insists his side are unlikely to man-mark Lionel Messi
03/10/17 23:41Peru's squad trained in Lima on Tuesday ahead of their potentially decisive World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina as manager Ricardo Gareca revealed he is unlikely to man-mark Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi and Argentina team-mates train ahead of World Cup qualifier against Peru as rival coach says he is not planning to man-mark the Barcelona forward
03/10/17 16:18The Barcelona forward could be seen listening to instructions from coach Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina look for a win which will keep their automatic qualification hopes alive.
Argentina stars train ahead of crunch matches against Peru and Ecuador with World Cup qualification hopes hanging in the balance
02/10/17 22:57Jorge Sampaoli's side sit precariously in fifth position in the South American qualifying group as they enter the last round of fixtures.
Former Real Madrid man Fernando Gago recalled to Argentina squad at 31 amid search for ideal attacking partner for Lionel Messi
02/10/17 11:04Argentina coach Jorge Sampaolia's search for an attacking partner for Lionel Messi has earned Fernando Gago a recall as they seek victory in crucial World Cup qualifier against Peru.
Argentina 1-1 Venezuela: World Cup hopes remain in the balance for Lionel Messi and Co after drawing with rock-bottom team in South America qualifying
06/09/17 01:27Argentina came from behind to draw but their inability to take what should have been an easy three points means they are a long way from guaranteeing their place in Russia next year.
Lionel Messi and Co appear in high spirits in Buenos Aires as Argentina put in the hard yards ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela
03/09/17 23:01Jorge Sampaoli's squad, who came away from Friday night's clash against Uruguay with only a draw, were full of smiles as they trained at their Buenos Aires base.
Lionel Messi and Argentina squad train ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Venezuela as their Russia 2018 hopes hang by a thread
02/09/17 23:56Argentine Lionel Messi is hailed by many as the best player in the history of the game ahead of Pele and Maradona. But to put an end to the discussion he needs to win the World Cup.
Uruguay 0-0 Argentina: Luis Suarez goes unpunished for horror tackle before limping off injured in Montevideo stalemate as Lionel Messi and Co's World Cup hopes are dented
01/09/17 01:02The Barcelona forward hobbled off with less than 10 minutes remaining of the clash in Montevideo, after sustaining a knock while lunging in on Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Holland and Argentina both face the possibility of missing out on the World Cup... so where has it gone wrong and what do they need to qualify?
31/08/17 10:40This week sees the return of 2018 World Cup qualifiers but two of the most prestigious names in global football face an anxious few months with qualification hopes from Russia on the line.
Lionel Messi makes a young fan's day after he was dragged away by security trying to meet the Barcelona forward ahead Argentina's clash with Uruguay
30/08/17 23:25As Messi arrived at the team's hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay, the boy attempted to meet his idol, only to be dragged away by security as he came within a few metres of the forward.
Lionel Messi in reflective mood as he joins Argentina team-mates in preparing to rescue World Cup hopes, starting with Uruguay clash
29/08/17 15:50Lionel Messi looked pensive as he prepared for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with his Argentina team-mates. The striker knows his side desperately need to rack up wins.
Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Co train as Argentina bid to rescue their World Cup qualifying campaign
28/08/17 22:44Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates were put through their paces in Buenos Aires on Monday as they trained ahead of a crucial pair of World Cup 2018 qualification matches.
Tottenham close in on Argentina U20 centre back Juan Foyth as they near £8m agreement with Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron
12/07/17 17:45Tottenham are closing on a deal for Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth. Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron is heading to London for talks in the next 48 hours for talks over a transfer.
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala humbled after hometown club in Argentina unveil huge mosaic of the striker: 'Thank you for this wonderful gift'
05/07/17 10:47Ahead of the new season the 23-year-old forward returned to his hometown of Laguna Larga in Argentina, where he visited the Newell's Old Boys Athletic Club and Library.
Barcelona heroes Xavi, Samuel Eto'o and Carles Puyol all touch down in Argentina ahead of Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's wedding
29/06/17 16:45Some of Lionel Messi's current and former Barcelona team-mates have touched down in Argentina ahead of his highly anticipated wedding to Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday.
Argentina legend Diego Maradona criticises the appointment of new manager Jorge Sampaoli: 'He doesn't know any more than Edgardo Bauza'
19/06/17 23:27Diego Maradona criticised the appointment of Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina coach, saying the Copa America winning manager is no better than his disappointing predecessor.
Singapore 0-6 Argentina: Jorge Sampaoli's bizarre 2-3-5 formation wreaks havoc with six different scorers netting against hapless hosts
13/06/17 17:08The match was organised to celebrate the home FA's 125th anniversary but Argentina were in no mood to go easy on the Singaporeans, with new coach Sampaoli keen to try out attacking options.
Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain absent as Jorge Sampaoli's Argentina prepare for Singapore after Brazil win
12/06/17 23:51The South Americans agreed to play the tiny Asian nation as part of the host football association's 125th anniversary celebrations and Sampaoli is refusing to underestimate them.
Brazil 0-1 Argentina: Gabriel Jesus misses a sitter as Jorge Sampaoli's side seal morale-boosting friendly win
09/06/17 12:06Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus missed an open goal before being carried off on a stretcher as Brazil lost to Argentina in Melbourne courtesy of Gabriel Mercado's close range finish.
Brazil and Argentina lock horns as over 95,000 supporters turn out to watch Melbourne glamour friendly
09/06/17 11:06Australia has embraced the finest players from South American football as Brazil entertained Argentina in a glamorous end-of-season friendly at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Brazil 0-1 Argentina RESULT: Gabriel Mercado grabs winner as Jorge Sampaoli claims victory in first game as 95,000 attend Melbourne friendly
09/06/17 09:22Brazil and Argentina resume their rivalry as the two South American powerhouses meet in Melbourne on Friday morning. Kick off takes place at 11.05 at the cricket ground.
Lionel Messi battles fatigue as well as the cold conditions in Melbourne with Argentina squad ahead of mouth-watering friendly with Brazil
08/06/17 11:05Barcelona star Lionel Messi was pictured training at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday with the rest of the Argentina squad as they battled the cold conditions in Australia.
New boss Jorge Sampaoli hopes finding best role for Lionel Messi can help salvage Argentina's stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign
08/06/17 09:27Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli hopes his team can emulate La Liga giants Barcelona's 'collective' approach in extracting the best out of Lionel Messi.
Brazil take on Argentina in Melbourne in the 108th meeting between the sides: Here's the story of a rivalry that's spanned 113 years and has been spread across 19 countries and five continents
08/06/17 08:07It is among the most famous footballing rivalries in the world, with a rich history filled with famous names of yesteryear and a reputation for entertainment that has spread across the globe.
Brazil stars including Gabriel Jesus and David Luiz train ahead of Argentina clash in Melbourne
07/06/17 12:24Brazil are currently in Melbourne, Australia where they will face bitter South American rivals Argentina on Friday, and Tite's squad took to training pitch on Wednesday.
Chelsea star Willian believes Brazil are strong enough to beat Argentina without their talisman Neymar
06/06/17 14:49Brazil take on Argentina and Australia in the space of four days in Melbourne, but star forward Neymar has been omitted from the squad after being handed a post-season break.
Jorge Sampaoli vows to build team around Lionel Messi after being unveiled as new Argentina manager
01/06/17 23:27Sevilla announced last week they had reached an agreement in principle with the Argentinian Football Association but set them a deadline of June 1 to complete all the necessary paperwork.
Jorge Sampaoli named Argentina manager after just a year in charge of Sevilla
26/05/17 13:09Sevilla have reached an agreement in principle to release Jorge Sampaoli from his contract to become the new Argentina coach, the Spanish club have announced.
Argentina must pay £1.3million to hire manager Jorge Sampaoli, says Sevilla president Pepe Castro
26/05/17 12:02Sevilla has told the Argentine football federation they must pay around £1.3m if they want to hire Jorge Sampaoli as manager to save their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign.
Argentina star sent off in controversial fashion against England as video assistant referees decide he elbowed opponent at Under 20s World Cup
20/05/17 09:30The referee Mohammed Abdullah Hassan decided to consult with the panel of assistants watching screens on the side of the pitch after a seemingly innocuous challenge in the 75th minute.
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero and West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina's squad to face Brazil and Singapore
19/05/17 23:55Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi and West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini stood out in an Argentina squad named on Friday for friendlies against Brazil and Singapore on tour next month.
Neymar left out of Brazil squad for high-profile friendly with Argentina as Tite opts to give star man longer break
19/05/17 22:28Neymar and several other top Brazilian players have been left out of the national squad for friendlies next month against Argentina and Australia, coach Tite said on Friday.
Jorge Sampaoli poised to leave Sevilla and take over as manager of Argentina in 'dream job' at the end of this season
19/05/17 12:48Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday a firm offer to coach Argentina would be too tempting to turn down. Negotiations between his country and the La Liga club are well advanced.
Argentina recall Sergio Aguero and Marcos Rojo to starting line up for World Cup qualifier against Chile
22/03/17 23:07Manchester City's Aguero gets his chance as Juventus striker Paulo Dybala is nursing a leg injury, and will join Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain in a four-pronged attack.
Lionel Messi to lead Argentina attack against Brazil as Sergio Aguero is left on the bench for World Cup qualifier
10/11/16 00:29Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain will lead the Argentina attack in their crucial World Cup qualifier against bitter rivals Brazil ‒ with Sergio Aguero made to settle with a place on the bench.
Brazil players joke around with sprinkler as Neymar and Co prepare for Argentina World Cup qualifier
09/11/16 22:58Brazil's players were in high spirits on Wednesday as they prepare Thursday's clash with Argentina. Neymar and Co appeared in buoyant mood as they larked around with sprinklers.
Manchester City's Argentina stars head for Brazil as Sergio Aguero and Co prepare for crunch World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte
07/11/16 12:54Manchester City's Argentine contingent have headed to Brazil for their crunch World Cup qualifier, looking to put the disappointing 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough behind them.
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina team as Edgardo Bauza's men face crucial World Cup qualifier against Brazil
21/10/16 23:35Argentina have been without Lionel Messi for their last three World Cup qualifiers and have failed to win every one of them. But he is set to return for the biggest of them all, an away match against Brazil.
Argentina squad including Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi gear up for World Cup qualifier against Peru
04/10/16 10:27Argentina's international squad took to the practice field in Lima on Monday as they continue to prepare for their World Cup qualifier away at Peru in the early hours of Friday morning.
Colombia 0-1 Argentina RESULT: Lucas Biglia strikes as visitors win first 2018 World Cup qualifier
17/11/15 18:37Lucas Biglia's first-half goal earned Argentina their first victory in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Without Lionel Messi, the visitors looked to be up against it against Colombia.
Gerardo Martino admits faltering Argentina have to beat Colombia in crunch World Cup qualifier
17/11/15 06:46Argentina coach Gerardo Martino admits that his side has to beat Colombia on Tuesday to get their faltering World Cup campaign back on the rails after no wins in three matches.
Argentina 1-1 Brazil: Lucas Lima rescues point for 10-man visitors as David Luiz is sent off in rescheduled World Cup qualifier
14/11/15 01:57Brazil have Lucas Lima to thank as the midfielder earned a point for Dunga's side with the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Argentina in the rescheduled World Cup qualifier held in Buenos Aires.
Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier suspended after heavy rain in Buenos Aires
12/11/15 23:45Thursday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil has been postponed due to heavy rain. A torrential downpour caused a severely waterlogged pitch in Buenos Aires.
Barcelona striker Neymar has chance to score 250th career goal for Brazil against Argentina in crucial World Cup qualifier
12/11/15 18:25Barcelona forward Neymar will score the 250th goal of his professional career on Thursday night if he can find the back of the net for Brazil against Argentina in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Brazil manager Dunga ready for 'war' as his side prepare to face injury-hit rivals Argentina in 2018 World Cup qualifier
12/11/15 11:30SAM CUNNINGHAM: 'Whenever Brazil plays Argentina, it is a war.' Dunga did not hold back when he summed up what their World Cup qualifier against bitter South American rivals means.
Neymar and Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves meet up with Brazil squad ahead 2018 World Cup qualifier against Argentina
10/11/15 00:03Fresh from his wonder goal against Villarreal on Sunday, Barcelona superstar Neymar was joined by Dani Alves in Guarulhosas as the pair joined up with the Brazil squad.
Brazil boss Dunga already planning for Argentina grudge match next month and hints he may not play a striker in qualifier
14/10/15 12:47Argentina vs Brazil is still almost a month away, but Dunga is already hatching a plan to heap further misery on the Selecao's bitter rivals after a difficult start to 2018 World Cup qualifying.
Sergio Aguero carried off on stretcher after Manchester City striker suffers leg injury in Argentina World Cup qualifier
09/10/15 00:47Manchester City face an anxious wait to discover the extent of an injury suffered by Sergio Aguero during Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.
Maradona claims Argentina players took drugs before World Cup qualifier
24/05/11 15:03Diego Maradona says Argentina players took drugs before a World Cup tie against Australia. He accused FIFA vice president Julio Grondona, of knowing about it.
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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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
