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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

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 09:51
They 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'.
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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 13:49
According 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.
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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 16:02
Frank 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.
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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 17:27
Erling 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.
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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 07:45
Leandro 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.
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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 11:36
Espinoza 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 .
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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 06:29
Tigre 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'.
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'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 18:08
The UEFA president has questioned why Emiliano Martinez went to such extreme lengths to taunt Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final.
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'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 10:02
Aguero 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.
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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 07:12
During 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 15:41
On 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...
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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 16:00
In what has been a glittering career for the forward so far, Sportsmail breaks down Lionel Messi's net worth and career earnings.
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'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 07:10
Some four months later, the former Manchester United player can remember the sting of defeat after the pulsating final in Qatar.
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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 11:19
Conte 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.
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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 12:40
With 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?
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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 01:35
The 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.
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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 10:22
The Argentina legend was anointed on stage with the 'baton of football' in a ceremony which played tribute to the many achievements of the Albiceleste.
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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 17:00
CHIEF 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.
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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 17:22
Walking 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.
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'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 10:37
The 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.
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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 09:33
Goals 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.
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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 02:07
Messi 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.
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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 00:10
Thousands 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 15:44
The 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.
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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 19:00
ALVISE 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.
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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 22:56
Argentina are confident of securing Alejandro Garnacho's international allegiance despite Manchester United's rising star being ruled out of their upcoming matches through injury.
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'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 19:14
Martinez, 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.
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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 18:00
MATT 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 09:02
After 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 20:00
Rumours 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.
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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 13:53
Garnacho 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.
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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 09:04
The 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.
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'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 11:40
The 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.
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'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 09:13
However, 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.
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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 22:04
Pele, 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.
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'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 10:01
Martinez 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.
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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 11:19
Lionel Messi's next destination has been 'revealed' after Sergio Aguero let slip a private conversation he's had with the PSG star.
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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 22:34
MATT 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.
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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 22:31
Martinez 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.
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'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 15:40
The 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.
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'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 10:09
The 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.
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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 12:19
The 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.
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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 15:41
TOM 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 bracket
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Research 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 00:01
The 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.
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'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 12:15
Kylian 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.
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'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 22:31
EXCLUSIVE 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.
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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 22:30
Wiegman 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.
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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 15:51
Argentina, 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'.
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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 10:10
The 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.
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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 22:07
The 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.
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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 22:31
GRAEME 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.
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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 14:04
Enzo Fernandez is heading to London after becoming the most expensive Premier League signing of all time.
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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 10:09
Chelsea have finally confirmed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for a British record £107million after they agreed a deal with Benfica late on deadline day.
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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 01:22
SAMI 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 22:06
SAMI 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.
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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 17:03
SAMI 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 16:17
The 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.
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'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 15:48
Having been met with resistance, Chelsea are now confident they will get a deal over the line after reportedly launching a £115million bid.
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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 01:03
FIFA 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 impressed
EXCLUSIVE 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 17:23
EXCLUSIVE 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.
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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 16:09
Goalkeepers 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.
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'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 08:49
Lionel 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 13:14
The 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 22:56
Martinez 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.
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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 13:48
Lionel 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 11:17
Messi 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.
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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 09:08
Kylian 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.
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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 00:50
The 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 09:51
Lionel 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.
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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 12:45
Aguero 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.
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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 07:32
Sportsmail 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.
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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 09:06
The 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.
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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 22:00
This 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 16:16
The 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.
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'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 11:09
The 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.
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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 09:15
Prior 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.
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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 01:00
Fernandez, 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.
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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 12:01
The 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 10:17
The 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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