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Lionel Messi 'may avoid any public appearance' over Christmas while holed up in his Rosario home with fans outside... with rumours of a World Cup victory celebration in Argentina star's home city played down
22/12/22 10:02
Lionel Messi 'may avoid any more public appearances' over Christmas as Argentina celebrate their World Cup win, with the star holed up in his Rosario home. The victorious players returned home at the start of the week following Sunday's dramatic win over France and were greeted by jubilant crowds in Buenos Aires. Indeed, such was the boisterous nature of the celebrations, an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned after fans jumped onto it from bridges....read
Salt Bae is BANNED from a major cup final in the United States after World Cup antics that saw the celeb-chasing chef blanked by Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy
22/12/22 09:46Salt Bae was widely criticised for his antics after the Qatar World Cup final, which saw him go onto the pitch, chase celebrities, accost Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy.
Aston Villa brace themselves for interest in Emiliano Martinez as elite clubs circle Argentina's World Cup winning goalkeeper after his heroics in Qatar... but the Premier League club are under no pressure to sell
21/12/22 22:54Martinez was given the Golden Glove for the best keeper at the World Cup after a succession of fine displays, including a crucial save from Randal Kolo Muani at the end of extra time in the final.
Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.
Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Lionel Messi assures PSG that he WILL extend his stay at the club for at least one more year despite Inter Miami's attempts to land him, with the 35-year-old World Cup winning star not yet ready to move to MLS
21/12/22 19:36SIMON JONES: A verbal agreement over an extension for at least one more year is in place with the Argentina World Cup winning captain but nothing has been signed as yet.
Emiliano Martinez branded as the 'most HATED man in football' by 2018 French World Cup winner Adil Rami... after the Argentine keeper's actions in Sunday's final in Qatar and his taunts towards Les Bleus star Kylian Mbappe
21/12/22 17:22The Aston Villa keeper has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's winning penalty shoot-out, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe.
Don't fry for me, Argentina! World Cup winner Papu Gomez is covered in painful SUNBURN after his team's open top tour bus parade
21/12/22 16:49Papu Gomez - one of Argentina's own World Cup footballing heroes - can count himself among the casualties of the country's wild celebrations after being left with severe sunburn.
Messi's World Cup-winning photo becomes most popular social media post
21/12/22 16:45The Argentine superstar has surpassed the record which had been set by a TikTok video set by Filipino-born American singer and social media personality Bella Poarch back in 2020.
Long-lost pals! Celeb-chasing chef Salt Bae unearths footage of himself meeting with Lionel Messi - and posing together - in Dubai four years ago... after Argentina's captain BLANKED the steakhouse magnate at the World Cup
21/12/22 15:58Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, was seen desperately trying to join in Argentina's celebrations after their dramatic win over France in Qatar on Sunday night.
Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph confirms he's the 'BEST' footballer in history, says Pep Guardiola - as the Man City boss hails his old Barcelona star's Argentina glory as the 'final achievement of an incredible career'
21/12/22 15:14Messi, 35, finally won the prize he had craved the most as Argentina beat France on penalties after an enthralling 120 minutes in the final of the World Cup.
Remaining impartial then, FIFA? Governing body is blasted by fans on social media after deleting two tweets appearing to take shots at Cristiano Ronaldo with one declaring the 'GOAT debate settled' after long-term rival Lionel Messi's World Cup success
21/12/22 14:39Even FIFA appeared to have piled into the debate, with its official World Cup account posting two tweets that seemingly sought to elevate the Argentine above the Portuguese.
'He won't have time to enjoy it... they already want him back in England': Cristian Romero's father reveals his World Cup-winning son is under orders to return to Tottenham as the squad parties in Argentina
21/12/22 14:04Romero had a key role in Argentina's success, featuring in all seven of their matches in Qatar, and he played the full 120 minutes in the final as Argentina overcame France on penalties.
'It's written... I WILL be world champion': Angel Di Maria's wife reveals messages that show he told her Argentina would beat France the day before the World Cup final - AND he predicted he would score!
21/12/22 13:17Di Maria battled with fitness issues throughout the tournament in Qatar, as he sat out Argentina's wins against Australia and Croatia, while only coming on as a late substitute in their quarter-final victory.
Simon Jordan accuses FIFA and Gianni Infantino of 'CRONYISM' after allowing celebrity chef Salt Bae onto the pitch to hold the World Cup trophy and pose for pictures with Lionel Messi and Argentina's celebrating stars
21/12/22 11:34Salt Bae - who's real name is Nusret Gokce - was pictured with the World Cup trophy and took for photos with several of Argentina's stars at the Lusail Stadium, including Lionel Messi.
'We go for the next one': Lisandro Martinez is eyeing Man United success following World Cup glory, says Scott McTominay - as midfielder hails Argentine's 'mentality' after his text reply following congratulatory message
21/12/22 10:28Martinez played a key role throughout the tournament as Argentina claimed their first World Cup since 1986 - 36 years after Diego Maradona dragged them to victory in Mexico.
REVEALED: Footage shows Kylian Mbappe telling his France team-mates 'we can come back' as they trailed Argentina 2-0 in the World Cup... before scoring a sublime hat-trick in a losing effort in Qatar
21/12/22 08:27France's hopes of retaining their World Cup crown looked well and truly over, leaving Mbappe to urge his team-mates to step up their game instead of going down without a fight.
Argentina World Cup anarchy leaves one dead and boy, 5, in coma: Team are evacuated by helicopter after fans jumped onto bus and hijacked a police car while millions thronged streets for parade
21/12/22 00:58After Tuesday's bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the top of the bus with the players, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health detailed how another fan died.
Emiliano Martinez continues to taunt Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby DOLL with the French star's face on it - while standing next to his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi - during Argentina's chaotic victory parade around Buenos Aires
20/12/22 21:22To make matters worse, Martinez paraded the Mbappe doll while stood next to the 24-year-old's PSG team-mate Lionel Messi as they celebrated in Buenos Aires.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
REVEALED: The woman Lionel Messi emotionally hugged during the World Cup Final celebrations is much-loved Argentina team chef Antonia Farias who has worked with national team for over a decade
20/12/22 19:24The woman who was seen in an emotional embrace with Lionel Messi following Sunday's World Cup Final has been revealed to be chef Antonia Farias.Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning photo becomes the most popular social media post EVER with over 64 million likes - surpassing a TikTok video from Bella Poarch
20/12/22 19:05The Argentine superstar has surpassed the record which had been set by a TikTok video set by Filipino-born American singer and social media personality Bella Poarch back in 2020.
'He's fuming!': Darren Bent claims there is 'NO WAY' Cristiano Ronaldo watched Argentina's World Cup final victory as the former England striker insists it 'would bother him' to see his great rival Lionel Messi triumph
20/12/22 18:48The Portuguese forward - who may have at last found himself a new club in the shape of Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr - has shared one of sport's greatest rivalries over the last 15 years.Crazed Argentina fans leap into victorious World Cup team's bus, hijack a police car and hurl missiles at officers forcing Messi and co to flee to a helicopter and continue tour of Buenos Aires from the air
20/12/22 18:08The streets of the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.
Alexis Mac Allister is 'unlikely to return for Brighton until the New Year with the club keen to give him time to celebrate with his friends and family' following his World Cup heroics with Argentina in Qatar
20/12/22 17:52Mac Allister has been permitted the chance to spend time with his friends and family, as well as come to terms with the fact that he is now a world champion, according to the Athletic .
REVEALED: Argentina's epic World Cup victory over France was the most watched men's soccer game in the US with over 25MILLION viewers... but it's still behind the 2015 women's final!
20/12/22 17:24Overall, 25.78 million viewers tuned into the thrilling encounter in the United States as 16.78m watched FOX Sports' coverage while nine million fixed their eyes on the spectacle via Telemundo.
A winner in more ways than one! Sergio Aguero wins £6,800 bet after placing £823 stake that Lionel Messi would win the Golden Ball at the World Cup... with Argentine prediction made before the tournament proving true
20/12/22 13:11The PSG forward ended his career-long wait to lift football's most prestigious trophy after Sunday's final saw Argentina emerge victorious against France after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win.
Toni Kroos backtracks on 'forbidden' rule to claim ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi as the 'G.O.A.T' - as midfielder insists Argentina's talisman 'deserves' the accolade after World Cup triumph
20/12/22 12:13Kroos, who played for many years with Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain, had previously suggested that the Portuguese star was the best to ever grace the football pitch.
Even Lionel Messi's DOG is getting a hero's reception! Argentina fans serenade their captain's canine pal in bizarre clip on social media after the PSG star inspired his country to World Cup glory in Qatar
20/12/22 11:32In a clip posted on TikTok by the PostUnited account, a group of supporters wearing Argentina shirts are seen singing 'it's Messi's dog' to the animal, a French Mastiff called Hulk.
Salt Bae shares footage of MORE Argentina players reacting awkwardly as he tries to join in their World Cup celebrations... with Lisandro Martinez and Angel di Maria left looking uncomfortable as the famous chef attempts to grab the trophy
20/12/22 11:29They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the weekend.
Lionel Messi WILL lead Argentina out at the next World Cup, claims Jorge Valdano - as 1986 winner reveals iconic No 10 told him privately before Qatar 'if I'm a world champion I'll keep my shirt on' for 2026 edition
20/12/22 11:27The PSG forward ended his career-long wait to lift football's most prestigious trophy after Sunday's final saw Argentina emerge victorious against France after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win.
It wasn't all a dream! Lionel Messi wakes up cuddling the World Cup trophy after Argentina returned home to wild celebrations in Buenos Aires following their dramatic win
20/12/22 11:14The players were greeted by hundreds of thousands of adoring fans in Buenos Aires after they flew back from Qatar on Monday following their dramatic triumph over France.
A World Cup winner and a fortune teller! Rodrigo De Paul reveals he hid a note in Lionel Messi's room THREE MONTHS AGO insisting Argentina would triumph in Qatar
20/12/22 10:49Argentina ended their 36-year wait to lift the World Cup trophy after beating France in a thrilling penalty shoot-out in Qatar, having drawn 3-3 after extra-time.
Adidas RUN OUT of Lionel Messi Argentina shirts, with sportswear giant scrambling to satisfy 'extraordinary demand' following thrilling World Cup win over France in Qatar
20/12/22 07:06Adidas have run out of Lionel Messi shirts in Argentina colours following the incredible World Cup triumph over France. Messi's popularity is at an all-time high after he spearheaded the win.
Argentina's World Cup winners' parade is ABANDONED after fans jumped from BRIDGES to get on the bus - with Lionel Messi and Co evacuated onto helicopters after 4 million swamped Buenos Aires
20/12/22 06:06When it became clear people were jumping from bridges onto the bus and others making it impossible for the bus to continue on route, the parade was swiftly abandoned.
Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for the first time after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar
20/12/22 00:40Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been announced as the winner of the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star award, after inspiring his nation to World Cup glory in Qatar.
Did the Qatari Emir break FIFA rules by dressing Lionel Messi in a traditional robe before he lifted the World Cup? Governing body states that 'celebratory attire' can only be worn AFTER trophy presentation and media appearances
19/12/22 23:53FIFA went against their own rules by allowing Qatar to dress Lionel Messi in Arab robes before the trophy presentation, as pointed out by ex-Spurs star Ramon Vega on social media.
Heartwarming moment a homeless man breaks down in tears of joy as he's given an Argentina jersey so he can join in the World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires
19/12/22 23:31Sport brings people together and the moment an Argentinian fan gifted his jersey to a homeless man so he could join the World Cup celebrations has proven that in the best way possible.
EXCLUSIVE: Gianni Infantino wants to hold the World Cup every THREE YEARS after being emboldened by the commercial success of Qatar 2022 - with the FIFA president convinced that staging the tournament in the European winter is a game-changer
19/12/22 22:31MATT HUGHES - EXCLUSIVE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to hold the World Cup every three years as part of a long-term plan to revolutionise international football.
The touching moment Argentina captain Lionel Messi shares a warm embrace with France's hat-trick hero and PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe before World Cup final presentation in footage released by FIFA
19/12/22 21:49FIFA have released footage of Lionel Messi embracing PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe with a hug following Argentina's victory over France on penalties in the World Cup final.
Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero celebrate World Cup triumph with Argentina by playing FIFA at 6AM in SUNGLASSES - more than 12 hours after the World Cup final kicked off as celebrations continued into the night
19/12/22 20:28For defensive duo Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez, there was only one way to mark winning the greatest honour in football - putting on a pair of sunglasses and playing a 6am FIFA game.
PETE JENSON: Angel Di Maria has walked Lionel Messi's road to glory alongside him for 14 years... he is the PERFECT man for a final and deserves to go down as one of Argentina's greats
19/12/22 20:00PETE JENSON: Di Maria was balling his eyes out through most the epic victory - he started crying when he scored Argentina's second - and he deserves to go down as one of the greats.
REVEALED: Why Lionel Messi donned traditional Arab robe to lift the World Cup trophy with the footballing world split on the Argentina captain being bestowed the dress by the Emir of Qatar
19/12/22 19:17The robe is worn by men and is an Arab world-wide item of dress, rather than just a Qatari tradition. It is dark in colour with a light material used to make it. The outer trimming is made with real gold.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.
Footage reveals Argentina's new kit being produced after the country's World Cup glory in Qatar... as the Argentine FA shows off the jersey's fresh emblem with THREE stars on social media
19/12/22 18:48Footage has emerged of Argentina's new shirt being printed less than a day after the country's World Cup triumph against France, with the jersey boasting a third star above the nation's badge.
REVEALED: Steakhouse magnate Salt Bae broke FIFA's rules by holding the World Cup... as football chiefs face questions on why the celeb-chasing chef was allowed access to the pitch
19/12/22 18:39Gokce was seen grabbing Argentina's captain Lionel Messi in an attempt to draw his attention, although he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star .
Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta BURSTS into tears of joy while covering his country's World Cup final victory as a TV pundit... less than a week after Lionel Messi overtook the former striker to become his nation's all-time top scorer at the tournament
19/12/22 17:17Gabriel Batistuta could not hold back the tears after Argentina's World Cup final triumph in Qatar on Sunday, as his country beat France 4-2 on penalties to lift the illustrious trophy.
Brighton are well-placed to stave off the inevitable interest from wealthier clubs in Alexis Mac Allister as the Seagulls tied him down until 2025 - with an optional extra year - before his World Cup heroics with Argentina
19/12/22 17:00ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Brighton tied Mac Allister down on a new contract that runs until 2025, with a club option of a further year, in late October shortly before the season broke for the World Cup.
Aurelien Tchouameni, Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani were racially abused with vile messages on social media following France's World Cup final defeat to Argentina... as Instagram claim they have 'removed the posts'
19/12/22 16:50Aurelien Tchouameni, Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani, who all featured in the final, were subjected to vile messages on their accounts, as reported by The Athletic.
The morning after the night before: Piles of litter and discarded flags coat the streets of Buenos Aires after wild night of World Cup celebrations - as adoring fans prepare to welcome their returning heroes
19/12/22 16:20Some football fans spent Monday morning passed out on the litter-strewn streets of the capital, while others still proudly wore their now torn Argentinian flags following their team's World Cup win.
REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.
Imagine getting stuck next to them on the flight home! Argentina's World Cup winners rewrite the lyrics to their 'Muchachos' anthem - complete with drums and a cymbal - on plane from Qatar as thousands of fans await them in Buenos Aires
19/12/22 14:54World Cup-winning Argentina players including Lionel Messi have rewritten the lyrics to their now-famous 'Muchachos' antthem as they fly back from Qatar with the World Cup trophy.
Argentina's dancing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals his crude celebration after winning the World Cup's Golden Glove prize was aimed at French fans who 'booed him' during the final
19/12/22 13:45Martinez was one of Argentina's heroes in the final, making a crucial save to deny Randal Kolo Muani in the final minute of extra time, and then keeping out Kingsley Coman's penalty.
'We're going on vacation together now, right?': Bastian Schweinsteiger makes a VERY flirty comment to host Esther Sedlaczek on German TV - but she tells him 'nein, nein, nein!' at the risk of his wife Ana Ivanovic's wrath!
19/12/22 12:47ARD presenter Esther Sedlaczek was wrapping up their coverage of Sunday's final from the Lusail Stadium when she unwisely allowed the former Germany midfielder the last word.
'Come on Diego give it to him': Argentine journalist claims Lionel Messi pleaded with the late Diego Maradona to help Gonzalo Montiel score the winning penalty in the World Cup final before the decisive spot-kick against France
19/12/22 12:33Gonzalo Montiel stepped up to score from the spot as Argentina were crowned world champions for the first time since 1986, when Maradona was the star of the team.
Despondent France make exit from Qatar after penalty heartbreak against Argentina in the World Cup final... with stony-faced manager Didier Deschamps set for talks regarding his future 'as soon as possible'
19/12/22 12:23Les Bleus were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday evening despite Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, with the match finishing 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra time.
Maradoha! Lionel Messi is hailed as 'the foot of God' by foreign papers as Argentina talisman emulates fellow icon Diego Maradona by captaining their country to World Cup glory in the 'best final ever'
19/12/22 11:57Press from around the world has heaped praise on Lionel Messi following Argentina's victory over France. One news outlet said Messi had the foot of god and that he broke Argentina's 36-year curse.
'We will return!': Kylian Mbappe posts defiant three-word message on social media after France's devastating World Cup final loss against Argentina... with the Golden Boot winner already looking ahead to 2026
19/12/22 11:32Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence after France's agonising World Cup final defeat against Argentina, insisting that his side will bounce back to challenge for more silverware.
'Quite lumpy!': Eddie Howe admits the price for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez will be sky high after Alan Shearer joked Newcastle should sign him... before hinting it can be dangerous to sign players off the back of good tournaments in isolation
19/12/22 11:20Newcastle are in the market for a holding midfielder - and Fernandez fits the bill - but Howe said: 'I'm aware of him, and I know him. But I think the transfer fee might be quite lumpy.'
Lionel Messi BLANKS Salt Bae in cringeworthy exchange after World Cup final as the Turkish chef tries to get his attention on the pitch
19/12/22 11:11The Paris Saint-Germain star led the South American side to global glory on Sunday night, scoring twice to help his side beat France 4-2 on penalties at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Campeon del Mundo!! Watch legendary Argentine commentator Andres Cantor's incredibly emotional on-air reaction to Gonzalo Montiel's winning penalty as Lionel Messi and Co beat France to seal the nation's first World Cup crown since 1986
19/12/22 10:40Cantor was jubilant when Argentina secured glory 35 years ago and he experienced those same emotions again in Qatar. He is seen almost crying in the video.
'Whoever doubted me, suck my d***!': Argentina star Rodrigo de Paul delivers impassioned rant at his critics as he celebrates with Nicolas Otamendi after Argentina's World Cup final win over France
19/12/22 10:26De Paul was criticised at the start of the tournament for his occasionally wayward passing, but his performances improved throughout and he became a vital cog in the knockout rounds.
Bitter French press shamelessly claim Argentina's third World Cup final goal SHOULDN'T have been allowed... because 'two emotional substitutes were already on the pitch' before Lionel Messi scored!
19/12/22 10:17Having raced into a two-goal lead before half time with goals from Messi and Angel Di Maria, Argentina were pegged back when Kylian Mbappe scored twice to take the game to extra time.
'Heads held high': French press salute Les Bleus' 'heroic' display in World Cup final loss to Argentina that was both 'beautiful and cruel'... with picture of Kylian Mbappe walking past the trophy dominating several front pages
19/12/22 10:11Having battled back from two goals down in normal time and a 3-2 deficit in extra time, Les Bleus were beaten on penalty kicks in a final that could justifiably claim to be the best ever.
Gary Lineker's son George, 31, wins £4,276 on an incredibly specific £20 bet on the World Cup final... picking out a 2-2 full-time score, Messi and Mbappe goals, Argentina to win - and the number of corners and cards!
19/12/22 10:07Gary Lineker's eldest son, George, made a fortune after winning a seven-fold bet during Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Video proves Emiliano Martinez thwarted Aurelien Tchouameni with expert 's***housery' in the World Cup final penalty shoot-out... with Real Madrid star joining Fernandes, Zaha and Mina among his previous victims to miss as a result of his antics!
19/12/22 09:58Argentina triumphed 4-2 on penalties to give Lionel Messi the ending he has always wanted after a hugely entertaining, see-saw showpiece ended 3-3 after extra time on Sunday in Lusail, Qatar.
Sergio Aguero bizarrely calls France's Eduardo Camavinga a 'd***face' while streaming live on Instagram to 500,000 people after Argentina's World Cup final win over France amid confusion over why the retired star dislikes the Real Madrid midfielder
19/12/22 09:43Aguero made the comment during a video that was streamed to 500,000 people after Argentina's success against France in the World Cup final.
Argentina's World Cup final with France will go down in history as the best-ever! It had the Lionel Messi narrative, the Kylian Mbappe hat-trick and the tense penalty shootout... Sportsmail's OLIVER HOLT and CHRIS SUTTON on WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
19/12/22 09:28Lionel Messi achieved his dream goal on Sunday afternoon by helping Argentina win the World Cup. The final between Messi's side and France will go down in history as one of the best.
Fans slam 'embarrassing' World Cup final attendance after empty seats were spotted for Argentina's penalties win over France - despite organisers claiming a sell-out... after a tournament that saw few full stadiums in Qatar
19/12/22 09:18The Lusail Stadium was dotted with empty seats on Sunday as Argentina and France played out one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in history.
Giant-killers Morocco and two other teams DOMINATE L'Equipe's team of the World Cup... but who is the ONLY England player selected in the French newspaper's top-rated XI?
19/12/22 08:58The inclusions of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe come as little surprise following their outstanding displays in Sunday's classic final between Argentina and France.
A grinning Luis Suarez congratulates former team-mate and close friend Lionel Messi on FaceTime after he led Argentina to World Cup glory against France in Qatar
19/12/22 08:57Messi inspired his team to glory, scoring twice during the game and then stepping up to slot home his spot-kick as Argentina overcame a French fightback to win 4-2 on penalties.
Argentina's World Cup winners party until daylight in Doha after a 'romantic' dinner of Milanese, fried eggs and fries - with the trophy as the centrepiece - before Lionel Messi and Co fly to Buenos Aires
19/12/22 08:56Following the match, Argentina's celebrations continued long into the night - and through to daylight - as they enjoyed a 'romantic' dinner of Milanese, fried eggs and fries.
Argentina parties through the night: More than a MILLION elated fans pack the streets of Buenos Aires as incredible World Cup win triggers wild night of celebrations across the country
19/12/22 08:38In a rollercoaster match played in Qatar, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, took home its third World Cup after beating France, the defending champions, 4-2 on penalties after drawing 3-3.
'A farewell worthy of the genius': Ronaldo hails Lionel Messi after Argentina's dramatic penalty shootout win against France capped off his glittering career
19/12/22 07:44Competing in his fifth World Cup, it seemed like Messi was going to win football's biggest international tournament at a stroll when Argentina went two goals up before half time.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains SILENT to his 780 MILLION followers on social media after great rival Lionel Messi shot Argentina to World Cup glory
19/12/22 07:40Cristiano Ronaldo - who has a combined following of 780million - has remained silent on social media. He has not taken Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to comment on the World Cup final.
Brazilian icon Pele congratulates Lionel Messi and insists he now has the World Cup his career 'deserves'... as he claims 'Maradona is smiling' after Argentina's dramatic win against France
19/12/22 06:52The South American side went ahead once again through Messi, but Mbappe netted a penalty to take the game to penalties. Argentina came out on top in the shootout, handing Messi the trophy.
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada becomes the first MLS player to win the World Cup after Argentina triumphed over France in a dramatic penalty shootout finale in Qatar
19/12/22 04:01Argentina triumphed over France on penalties in the final of soccer's greatest tournament after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick cancelled out a brace from Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria's strike.
Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas admits Argentina's World Cup victory 'warmed his heart' and insists Lionel Messi will 'be remembered for the next hundred years'... but claims he's still 'NOT a fan' of the PSG star
19/12/22 03:11Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory over France as his brace and Angel Di Maria's strike were cancelled out by Kylian Mbappe's before they eventually triumphed on penalties in the final.
Aussie soccer fans slam veteran SBS commentator for sending them to sleep with boring call of one of the best World Cup games ever played: 'He ruined the match'
19/12/22 00:49Veteran SBS football commentator Martin Tyler has come under fire for lacking emotion and energy when calling the FIFA World Cup final with many calling for him to retire.
Tiger Woods hails Lionel Messi as the 'greatest soccer player he's ever seen' because the Argentine does 'stupid' things with the ball and has 'made many a goalkeeper look bad' ahead of the PSG star's World Cup win
19/12/22 00:41Messi cemented his status as the greatest of all time for many fans after finally clinching the one trophy that had evaded him throughout his career but Woods had already named him the best.
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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
