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The 2022 World Cup final ball could be sold for £200,000 after it's mystery owner picked it up for NOTHING after winning it in a competition and deciding to put it up for auction
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27/04/23 12:24
The ball from last year's World Cup final is set to go to auction this June and it could be sold for as much as £200,000. The showpiece event at the Qatar 2022 tournament was one of the greatest finals of all-time as a pulsating clash saw Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Lionel Scaloni's side had been cruising after racing into a two-goal lead in the first half, before Kylian Mbappe inspired a France fightback, scoring twice in a minute to take the tie to extra time....read
Roma forward Paulo Dybala reveals he once told former Juventus team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo he 'HATED' him - because of the rivalry between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Argentina
26/04/23 09:51They spent three years together at Juventus from 2018 and 2021, winning two Serie A titles, an Italian Cup and two Italian Super Cups - and Dybala admits they have 'always been on good terms'.Barcelona 'want to sign Lionel Messi for TWO seasons and believe his sensational return could have the same financial impact as the Air Jordan brand'... but the club 'are aware the deal would be a great challenge' as he closes in on a PSG exit
19/04/23 13:49According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona chiefs at the Catalan side believe Lionel Messi's homecoming could represent between a quarter and a third of their income next season.Frank Lampard urges £107m Enzo Fernandez to step up and become a LEADER for Chelsea as underperforming Blues prepare to do battle with Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg
12/04/23 16:02Frank Lampard has called upon 22-year-old midfielder Enzo Fernandez to become a leader on the pitch for Chelsea after cementing himself as a mainstay in the Blues' midfield.Beckham rocked bangs and buzz cuts, while Valderrama maintained his huge blonde Afro - and Ronaldo's hair patch didn't exactly catch on! The BEST and WORST haircuts in football after Haaland's braids reveal
11/04/23 17:27Erling Haaland has revealed a new haircut as Man City face Bayern Munich. With this new look, Sportsmail takes a look at the best and worst haircuts in football history.REVEALED: Leandro Parades had a 'heated argument' with Massimiliano Allegri after training 'over being left out against Inter Milan'... with the furious midfielder 'expected to leave' Juventus in the summer
11/04/23 07:45Leandro Paredes joined Juvenus in the summer on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain but could be set to cut his stay short after a 'heated row' with Massimiliano Allegri.Argentine referee runs into a player and gives him a yellow card, before then immediately sending him off in bizarre incident during Atletico Tucuman's defeat to San Lorenzo
09/04/23 11:36Espinoza decided to show the defender a yellow card before immediately sending him off to bring the hosts down to nine men on the stroke of half-time .Tigre fans mistakenly stone THEIR OWN team's bus rather than Sao Paulo's ahead of Thursday's Copa Sudamericana clash - as bitter rivalry drags on between the Argentine and Brazilian outfits after controversial 2012 final
08/04/23 06:29Tigre midfielder Agustin Cardozo flagged up the incident on Instagram, uploading a photo of a stone in his hands with a broken window in the background and the caption 'it's us'.'Messi should have told him to show more RESPECT!': UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin takes swipe at Argentina star for not stepping in and defending PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe as he was 'mocked' by Emi Martinez after World Cup triumph
07/04/23 18:08The UEFA president has questioned why Emiliano Martinez went to such extreme lengths to taunt Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final.'He really HATES Ronaldo': Fans are convinced Sergio Aguero - who is best pals with Lionel Messi - loathes the Portugal star after a video of him reacting to Cristiano's best goals goes viral
04/04/23 10:02Aguero is a long-term friend of Lionel Messi, Ronaldo's great rival, with the pair sharing a period of dominance in football with Luka Modric the only other player to win the Ballon d'Or from 2007-2021.Lionel Messi 'is set to WALK OUT on PSG this summer', despite agreeing he would stay during the World Cup, with his family wanting return to Barcelona and the club needing him to take a 25% pay-cut on his £25.6m-per-year deal
04/04/23 07:12During the World Cup in Qatar last winter - where Messi, 35, led Argentina to glory - his father Jorge indicated to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that Lionel had agreed to stay.Dennis Bergkamp looks every inch the effortless star, but Mohamed Salah deserves better, and let's not even talk about CR7! After Lionel Messi was honoured with a life-sized tribute in Argentina, which footballers have the best (and worst!) statues?
02/04/23 15:41On Tuesday, Lionel Messi became the latest star to receive a statue, as the Argentina captain was rewarded after leading his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. But there are plenty of bad statues too...Lionel Messi earns £1MILLION A WEEK at PSG, and was the highest-paid athlete last year... but what is the World Cup winner's net worth? And what are his career earnings?
31/03/23 16:00In what has been a glittering career for the forward so far, Sportsmail breaks down Lionel Messi's net worth and career earnings.'I went to my car and CRIED!': Patrice Evra reveals his emotional reaction to France's penalty shootout defeat by Argentina in the World Cup final... and admits he was in pain for THREE DAYS
31/03/23 07:10Some four months later, the former Manchester United player can remember the sting of defeat after the pulsating final in Qatar.Cristian Romero and Richarlison 'considered QUITTING Tottenham if Antonio Conte stayed', claims Argentine journalist, as the pair's relationship with the Italian hit breaking point over his criticism
30/03/23 11:19Conte left on Sunday after an astonishing outburst at his own players, and it has been claimed by a journalist that Romero and Richarlison considered quitting Spurs afterwards.Casemiro might not be captain material, Spain are in crisis and Van Dijk was called 'arrogant' but Lukaku and Denmark's 'new Haaland' were outstanding... winners and losers from the international break
29/03/23 12:40With the end of the international fixtures, players will return to their clubs with something to think about - but who came out of top overseas, and who lost out over the break?Lionel Messi surpasses 100-goal mark for Argentina as he nets a first-half hattrick in the World Cup winners' 7-0 international friendly rout of Curacao
29/03/23 01:35The 35-year-old Messi opened the scoring in the international friendly against the Caribbean team in the 20th minute with a right-foot shot from the edge of the box to reach the milestone 100.Lionel Messi is given ceremonial baton in bizarre CONMEBOL tribute which hands him 'leadership and command of world football'... at emotional ceremony where the Argentina legend's life-size statue is unveiled for the first time
28/03/23 10:22The Argentina legend was anointed on stage with the 'baton of football' in a ceremony which played tribute to the many achievements of the Albiceleste.OLIVER HOLT: Spare me the faux-pity aimed at Harry Kane over Spurs' trophy drought. If he retired tomorrow, he'd still be regarded as one of the greats of the English game and a hero for fans
27/03/23 17:00CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Some still seek to use the juxtaposition of Kane's scoring achievements and his lack of trophies with Spurs as a stick to beat him with as if it will undermine his legacy.So THAT'S why he was named captain: Kylian Mbappe's half-time rallying cry to France stars during win over the Netherlands is revealed as PSG star tells team-mates 'don't let them breathe'... when Les Bleus were already 3-0 up!
26/03/23 17:22Walking into the changing room at half time against the Netherlands on Friday, Kylian Mbappe delivered his first half time team talk as captain. This comes after he was named as Hugo Lloris' successor.'I have always dreamed of this moment': Lionel Messi delivers emotional speech thanking the people of Argentina as the Albiceleste celebrate their World Cup win on home soil… after scoring his 800TH career goal in friendly match against Panama
24/03/23 10:37The Argentina captain was moved whilst soaking up the admiration of the crowd, who he thanked for the 'love' they had sent the team's way.Emiliano Martinez and his Argentina team-mates recreate his infamous lewd Golden Glove celebration with the World Cup trophy in their first match since Qatar glory in Buenos Aires
24/03/23 09:33Goals from Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada saw Lionel Scaloni's side defeat Panama 2-0 in a friendly, amid what was a carnival atmosphere inside the Estadio Monumental and around Buenos Aires.Lionel Messi scores his 800th career goal in his first game with Argentina since winning the World Cup, curling home a spectacular free-kick in 89th minute of their 2-0 victory
24/03/23 02:07Messi and Co. were given a sensational welcome by their fans in Buenos Aires on Thursday as they played their first match since their emphatic triumph in Qatar. Messi delivered, once again.Argentina fans give World Cup winning-heroes an INCREDIBLE welcome in their first match since Qatar glory in 2-0 win over Panama... with Lionel Messi's family watching on from the stands in Buenos Aires as he scores stunning free-kick
24/03/23 00:10Thousands packed into the Estadio Monumental, the home of River Plate, with fans waving flags, banging drums and chanting joyously in another celebration of their World Cup triumph.Here come the next generation! A Newcastle flop, Lilian Thuram's OTHER superstar son and youngsters from Chelsea and Man City: Meet the nine players arriving on the international scene this week
23/03/23 15:44The first international break since Lionel Messi lifted the iconic trophy has seen a whole host of new faces called up to squads across the globe as new-look teams plot the start of their path to glory.After a golden age of strikers, the call-up of an uncapped Argentinian is a damning indictment of Italian football... but with a prolific goalscoring record and a powerful frame, Mateo Retegui could be the next star for Roberto Mancini's side
22/03/23 19:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: The call-up of Italy-Argentinian dual national Retegui demonstrates a willingness from the former Man City boss to look for new talent from outside of Serie A.Argentina claim Alejandro Garnacho is 'very happy' to be part of the national team set-up despite his links to Spain, after the Man United star missed out on his senior debut for the world champions through injury
21/03/23 22:56Argentina are confident of securing Alejandro Garnacho's international allegiance despite Manchester United's rising star being ruled out of their upcoming matches through injury.'I love being here': Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez insists he wants to stay for 'years to come' despite Tottenham and Juventus transfer interest - with the World Cup winner's decision a blow to chasing clubs
20/03/23 19:14Martinez, 30, is said to be attracting the interest from Spurs, who are keen to find a long-term replacement for veteran Hugo Lloris, Italian side Juventus, and German giants Bayern Munich.MATT BARLOW: Italy use the 'Irish granny' rule made famous by Jack Charlton to land new striker Mateo Retegui from Argentina... PLUS, Theo Walcott proves his talent again
19/03/23 18:00MATT BARLOW: As Gareth Southgate grumbled about the limited number of England players in the Premier League, Italy boss Roberto Mancini was calling up Mateo Retegui for the first time.A GIANT increase to 104 games and 48 teams, SIX matches a day and 10pm kick-offs: Read Sportsmail's exhaustive guide to the brand new format of the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico
19/03/23 09:02After the drama and controversy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2026 edition is set to be a big one - in more ways than one. Sportsmail looks at all the changes to the tournament.A mega deal in Saudi Arabia, a move to Inter Miami and dream returns to Barcelona or boyhood club Newell's Old Boys... with his contract expiring in summer, where could Lionel Messi end up next season?
16/03/23 20:00Rumours have linked him with numerous clubs from around the world, including Inter Miami in the MLS , a return to Barcelona in LaLiga - even a switch to his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys.Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho will be out for weeks, not months with an ankle injury sustained in the 0-0 draw with Southampton - which will also keep him out of Argentina duty this month
14/03/23 13:53Garnacho on Tuesday expressed his disappointment at missing out on United's Europa League last 16 clash with Real Betis on Thursday and the FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham.Alejandro Garnacho's ankle injury 'is worse than first feared', with the Man United starlet now 'set to miss Argentina's double header this month' after he left Southampton draw on crutches... despite Erik ten Hag insisting it wasn't 'too bad'
14/03/23 09:04The 18-year-old, who has broken into the first team this season, limped off in United's 0-0 draw against Southampton after a firm but fair sliding tackle from defender Kyle Walker-Peters.'He has to continue': Cristian Romero insists Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the next World Cup in 2026... even though the PSG star will be 39 by the end of the tournament!
03/03/23 11:40The veteran forward, 35, led the Albiceleste to global glory at the Qatar tournament in 2022, scoring twice in the final and again in the crucial penalty shoot-out.'We have no problem running for him': Alexis Mac Allister insists he wants to see Lionel Messi PLAY at the 2026 World Cup despite talisman saying Qatar 2022 would be his last... as he claims the Argentine icon will 'still be the best in the world' at 45
02/03/23 09:13However, the Brighton midfielder insisted he would love to see the 35-year-old represent his country in the 2026 edition in the US, Canada and Mexico - by which time he would be almost 39.Pele wanted ARGENTINA and Lionel Messi to win the World Cup after Brazil's exit, reveals his daughter... as she says soccer icon didn't see the victory but knew they lifted the trophy and was 'happy' before he died
01/03/23 22:04Pele, who passed away on December 29 , watched most of the tournament from his hospital bed and his daughter has now revealed that he backed Brazil's rivals once his home country crashed out.'I love the French': Emi Martinez plays down his controversial celebrations after Argentina's World Cup triumph that saw him mock Kylian Mbappe and led to him being labelled 'the most hated Argentine' in France
28/02/23 10:01Martinez brutally mocked Mbappe by calling for a minute's silence for the French striker post-game, before holding a baby doll with Mbappe's face on it during Argentina's World Cup victory parade.Sergio Aguero lets slip that Lionel Messi may LEAVE PSG and head home to Argentina and sign for Newell's Old Boys during an interview… before Maxi Rodriguez jumps in and tries to cover his tracks!
25/02/23 11:19Lionel Messi's next destination has been 'revealed' after Sergio Aguero let slip a private conversation he's had with the PSG star.Chelsea's £107m man Enzo Fernandez urges the club's disgruntled fans to 'trust' the players and calls for patience - as he jokes that Lionel Messi is God after guiding Argentina to their World Cup triumph
24/02/23 22:34MATT BARLOW: In the midst of the whirlwind hurtling through Chelsea sits Enzo Fernandez, the most expensive footballer in Britain, serene and confident, at ease with the price tag.Manchester United's new cult hero Lisandro Martinez says it's hard not to KILL rivals... with the Argentine living up to his 'Butcher' nickname since a summer move from Ajax
24/02/23 22:31Martinez has lived up to his reputation of 'The Butcher' since following Erik ten Hag from Ajax to Old Trafford in the summer and his combative side has endeared him to United fans.'I've always tried to learn from him': Chelsea's £107m record signing Enzo Fernandez hails the impact Lionel Messi has had on him, and says his idol and Argentina team-mate has given him 'love and support'
23/02/23 15:40The 22-year-old, who played alongside Messi as Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar , was handed the young player of the tournament award for his impressive displays.'That an athlete as great as you says that about me leaves me speechless': Lionel Messi sends Rafael Nadal an emotional response after the tennis icon backs the PSG star to win Sportsman of the Year at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards
22/02/23 10:09The PSG forward and Spaniard are both among a list of huge names such as F1 champion Max Verstappen, NBA superstar Steph Curry, Mondo Duplantis and Kylian Mbappe nominated.Angel Di Maria reveals his 'surprise' at PSG handing superstar forward Kylian Mbappe 'all the power' at the club with a record-breaking contract this summer... especially with Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi at the club
18/02/23 12:19The French giants tied superstar forward Mbappe down to a new three-year deal in May, reportedly worth £4m a month, plus a £100m signing-on fee, making him the highest-paid player in the world.Aston Villa are expecting offers for Emiliano Martinez in the summer after the World Cup-winning goalkeeper's sparkling form... but they are under no pressure to sell with the Argentina No 1 under contract until 2027
14/02/23 15:41TOM COLLOMOSSE: Yet Martinez's immediate future is out of his hands. The 30-year-old signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal in January 2022, which catapulted him into Villa's top wage bracketResearch shows the baby name 'Leo' has increased by 350 PER CENT since Messi made his debut... as the PSG star launches new mascot kit ahead of the return of the Champions League
13/02/23 00:01The research comes as Messi unveiled Mastercard's new player mascot kit, to be worn by young fans in the upcoming Champions League knock-out stage, kicking off on Tuesday.'How can I make fun of Mbappe? He scored four past me!': Emi Martinez DENIES mocking France's beaten World Cup final star - despite holding up a doll with his face on and taunting him with dressing room chants - after Argentina's triumph in Qatar
11/02/23 12:15Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick and converted his penalty in the shootout, but it was not enough to see his side win successive World Cups.'He's like Makelele AND Lampard': Chelsea hero Hernan Crespo - who coached £105m Enzo Fernandez - on the World Cup winner's rise to stardom and why he'll be 'one of the best in history'
10/02/23 22:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Crespo is invested in the progress of Chelsea's £105m man Fernandez, 22, so things could hardly have worked out much better than his countryman joining his former club.Man City's Pep Guardiola leads the three-man shortlist up for FIFA Best coach's award... while England boss Sarina Wiegman is in contention in the women's category after guiding the Lionesses' to Euro glory last summer
09/02/23 22:30Wiegman has been nominated for the Best Women's Coach award having led the Lionesses to victory in the Euros last year, beating Germany in the final.South America launches its four-nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup with Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile joining forces... as they urge FIFA to mark the 100-year anniversary of the tournament by returning it to 'where football was born'
08/02/23 15:51Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile have joined together in the bid which was formally launched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, calling for the tournament to return to 'where football was born'.Rio Ferdinand labels 'dominant and aggressive' Lisandro Martinez as the Premier League's best defender 'on form right now' - as Man United legend praises Erik ten Hag's tactics for not allowing centre back to be 'isolated' or 'exposed'
07/02/23 10:10The Argentine World Cup winner has been crucial to United's resurgence this season, despite arriving under a cloud of doubt and aspersion from Ajax in the summer.USA 'holds talks with World Cup winner Argentina and Brazil over fall friendlies' as US Soccer looks to keep its team competitive against top level opponents before hosting the 2024 Copa America and 2026 World Cup
06/02/23 22:07The United States has held talks with World Cup winner Argentina and its fellow international soccer heavyweight Brazil over hosting two friendly matches in the fall.GRAEME SOUNESS: Todd Boehly has well and truly had his trousers PULLED DOWN by Benfica... no one ever pays the buyout clause for a player - except Chelsea with Enzo Fernandez
03/02/23 22:31GRAEME SOUNESS: They have just paid a British record £105million for Enzo Fernandez on the strength of a mere 29 games for Benfica and a part in Argentina's World Cup winning team.PICTURED: Chelsea's £107m superstar signing Enzo Fernandez flies to London on a private jet after becoming the most-expensive Premier League footballer EVER on deadline day
01/02/23 14:04Enzo Fernandez is heading to London after becoming the most expensive Premier League signing of all time.Chelsea finally CONFIRM the signing of Enzo Fernandez after reaching a staggering British record £107m deal with Benfica for the Argentine World Cup winner, who has signed an eight-and-a-half year deal
01/02/23 10:09Chelsea have finally confirmed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for a British record £107million after they agreed a deal with Benfica late on deadline day.Chelsea sign Enzo Fernandez for a STAGGERING British record £107m from Benfica, with co-owner Behdad Eghbali key in pushing move over the line as midfielder signs EIGHT-and-a-half year deal
01/02/23 01:22SAMI MOKBEL: The eye-watering swoop for Chelsea's No 1 January target headed into the last minutes of the transfer window as both clubs spent Tuesday locked in talks over the move.Chelsea sign Enzo Fernandez for a STAGGERING British record £107m from Benfica, with co-owner Behdad Eghbali key in pushing move over the line as midfielder signs EIGHT-and-a-half year deal
31/01/23 22:06SAMI MOKBEL: The eye-watering swoop for Chelsea's No 1 January target headed into the last minutes of the transfer window as both clubs spent Tuesday locked in talks with over the transfer.Enzo Fernandez is given permission to undergo a medical in Portugal ahead of a potential British record move to Chelsea... with the Blues remaining hopeful a deal can be reached despite reports in Lisbon claiming he is now 'closer' to STAYING
31/01/23 17:03SAMI MOKBEL, ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND SIMON JONES: Benfica have allowed Fernandez to undergo a medical, with Chelsea remaining hopeful over pulling off a British record deal.Lionel Messi says he regrets taunting Louis van Gaal after Argentina's heated World Cup win over the Netherlands and admits he didn't know 'if it was the real trophy or not' when celebrating after the final in Qatar
30/01/23 16:17The Albiceleste star lifted the trophy at the head of his side and admitted that 'there was a mess' with the iconic award, after a tense quarter-final win over Holland en route to the final.'We cannot prevent it': Roger Schmidt admits Benfica are prepared to lose World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez if his release clause is met - as Chelsea 'make British-record £115m offer' for the Argentine star
30/01/23 15:48Having been met with resistance, Chelsea are now confident they will get a deal over the line after reportedly launching a £115million bid.Football Australia announce Graham Arnold will coach the Socceroos to the 2026 World Cup after his incredible run in Qatar - but hard-to-please fans SLAM the decision
30/01/23 01:03FIFA World Cup hero Graham Arnold will continue on as Socceroos coach after guiding the Australians out of the group stage for the just the second time in history - but not everyone is impressedEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'My sons say I'm doing OK... and they're right on me if I get it wrong!': The nation's favourite co-commentator Ally McCoist opens up on his transition from lethal striker to the man with killer one-liners
27/01/23 17:23EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: He's become the voice of football. It seems that Super Ally is just about everyone's favourite co-commentator. Behind the mic, he's the nation's number one.Emiliano Martinez's shootout antics 'will be BANNED from next season' with football's lawmakers 'wanting to clamp down on gamesmanship' after the Argentina star distracted France's penalty takers during World Cup final
27/01/23 16:09Goalkeepers are reportedly set to be banned from distracting penalty takers after Emiliano Martinez's controversial antics at the World Cup final prompted a review of the rules.'You cannot make him angry': Juan Riquelme claims Louis van Gaal's comments incensed Lionel Messi before their World Cup clash, prompting his provocative celebration in Argentina's win... and says the Dutchman should've 'KISSED' him instead
27/01/23 08:49Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate Juan Riquelme believes former Holland Louis van Gaal was foolish to anger Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown.'You are the least suitable to speak': Sergio Aguero hits back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's claims that Argentina will NOT win another World Cup with a fierce rant, and mocks Sweden's failure to even qualify for Qatar
26/01/23 13:14The former Argentina forward, 34, was prominent in the wild celebrations that followed dramatic penalty shoot-out win over France, having been a part of the team's camp in Qatar.'He's the kind of person you want to be in the trenches with': Roy Keane praises Lisandro Martinez's 'character and desire', while Michael Dawson highlights his bravery in man of the match display for Man United in 3-0 win at Forest
25/01/23 22:56Martinez was outstanding at The City Ground, and Roy Keane was quick to emphasise how he loves to defend, while Michael Dawson was effusive in his appraisal of the Argentinian's bravery.Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Argentina will NOT win another World Cup because of their over-the-top celebrations - as he claims he 'can't respect' the South American side following their antics
25/01/23 13:48Lionel Scaloni's South American side triumphed in the Qatar tournament showpiece in late December, beating France 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 3-3 following extra time.Lionel Messi swerves PSG preparation for their clash against Reims as he opts for quality time in the Alps with his family... with Argentine star pictured taking in the scenery and swimming with his kids in an outdoor pool after skipping cup victory
25/01/23 11:17Messi and his family were seen exploring their surroundings and taking in the scenery in the Alps during their holiday, while they also enjoyed some downtime in an outdoor pool.Lionel Messi is SNUBBED by PSG boss Christophe Galtier as he names Kylian Mbappe his new vice-captain amid uncertainty over Argentine's future in the French capital... as former deputy Presnel Kimpembe reveals he was kept in the dark about his demotion
25/01/23 09:08Kylian Mbappe, and not Lionel Messi, has been named Paris Saint-Germain's vice-captain as the Argentine's time in Ligue 1 with the French giants continues to come under question.Man United 'looking to tie exciting youngster Alejandro Garnacho down to a club record EIGHT-year contract' following his impressive performances this season... but the Argentinian 'has reservations and WON'T sign for longer than four years'
22/01/23 00:50The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford, securing regular first team minutes in Erik ten Hag's team and impressing in a team pushing for the Premier League title.'He's the best of all time!': Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says he'd take Lionel Messi OVER Diego Maradona, as he has something 'special' with him after World Cup win... and coaching him is easy because 'technically, you cannot correct him'
19/01/23 09:51Lionel Messi ended a 36-year World Cup drought for his country as he scored twice in the final vs. France, and was awarded the tournament's Golden Ball as he helped Argentina achieve glory.Sergio Aguero scores on his return to action in Gerard Pique's Kings League after retiring in 2021 with cardiac arrhythmia... before copying close friend Lionel Messi's celebration from Argentina's feisty World Cup clash with Holland
16/01/23 12:45Aguero got on the scoresheet for his own Kings League franchise KuniSports before making for the corner flag and replicating Messi's hands-behind-the-ears pose.Fiorentina insist £30m Leicester target Nico Gonzalez is NOT for sale - and the Italian side are also keen to hold on to Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat
16/01/23 07:32Sportsmail reported on Friday that the Foxes were stepping up their move to sign the £30million-rated Argentine, but the Italian side have rebuffed their approach and now look set to keep the 24-year-old.Argentina's Clown Prince of Qatar Emiliano Martinez now faces punishment from FIFA for his rude Golden Glove gesture after the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi and Co's potential 'fair play and misconduct' breaches being investigated
14/01/23 09:06The global governing body has 'opened proceedings' against the Albiceleste for potentially violating several clauses of the FIFA disciplinary code during and after the showpiece event.Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi when he FINALLY plays in Saudi... A 'golden ticket' costs £2.2MILLION for what could be the G.O.A.T. rivals' final showdown - unless Argentine superstar cashes in with a £245m-a-year deal in the desert
13/01/23 22:00This has created excitement around the world that the two great rivals will meet again on the pitch with the pair facing off in several iconic clashes over the years.'An eighth Ballon d'Or incoming': Lionel Messi leaves fans astounded on social media with a brilliant piece of skill during PSG's win vs Angers - as Argentine is declared 'a gift to football'
12/01/23 16:16The Argentina skipper showed off his trademark close-control and dribbling skills to evade the challenges of both Nabil Bentaleb and Miha Blazic late in the game on Wednesday evening.'He's still clear of everyone on a World Cup-winning hangover': Football fans purr over Lionel Messi after netting on victorious PSG return post-Qatar - with Argentine 'nonchalantly going through the gears' in build-up to goal vs Angers
12/01/23 11:09The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored the second of the game as PSG beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday, getting on the end of a brilliant flowing team move that he started himself.Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni thinks Lionel Messi 'CAN make it to the next World Cup' and insists 'the door will always be open' for him to play for the national team... despite the PSG star previously claiming Qatar would be his final tournament
12/01/23 09:15Prior to the recent tournament in Qatar, Messi revealed that it would be his final World Cup, and he reiterated that claim ahead of the final, which Argentina won on penalties against France.Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez returns to Benfica action in style with a goal in win over Varzim... and the World Cup-winning Argentine performs an 'I'm staying here' celebration by tapping the club badge
11/01/23 01:00Fernandez, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, played in his side's 2-0 Portuguese Cup win against Varzim on Tuesday - and, after netting, gave an indication he is going nowhere.PICTURED: Infamous World Cup gatecrasher Salt Bae is held back by security just yards from Gareth Bale as the two-goal Champions League final hero walks off in Kyiv, in an uncovered image after the Welshman retired
10/01/23 12:01The World Cup final had the unwarranted sideshow of Salt Bae's gatecrashing antics, but he didn't always have this seemingly unlimited access.That's one way to keep your World Cup winner's medal safe! Emiliano Martinez shows off his new £20,000 guard dog, used by the US Navy Seals and SAS, after returning home following his controversial celebrations in Qatar
10/01/23 10:17The Aston Villa goalkeeper posted an Instagram video of the protection dog in action with an 'intruder' feeling the full force of its sharp teeth as they tried to 'attack' his wife Mandinha outside their home.
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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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