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Why France's line-up to face Tunisia could be BAD NEWS for Australia: Didier Deschamps calls in the reserves for final Group D game, opening the door for African side to leapfrog the Socceroos into the last-16
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30/11/22 14:05
France's line-up to face Tunisia could spell trouble for Australia, with Didier Deschamps calling in his B-team for their dead rubber match which could have huge consequences for the Socceroos. Les Bleus have made a perfect start to their World Cup defence, beating the Socceroos and Denmark to secure an early progression to the last 16....read
BREAKING NEWS: Graham Arnold names his Australia XI for do-or-die clash with Denmark as Socceroos boss makes just ONE change to the side that beat Tunisia
30/11/22 13:37The Socceroos are on the cusp of a place in the last-16 of this year's tournament in Qatar, and need a win or a draw - with results elsewhere going their way - to advance to the knockout stages.What happens if the Socceroos win, draw or lose against Denmark: The results the Aussies need to progress to the World Cup knockout stage revealed
30/11/22 12:40The Socceroos' gutsy 1-0 win over Tunisia last Saturday has left many fans dreaming of a last-16 contest in the Middle East. Here, Daily Mail Australia looks at exactly what Australia needs to qualify.Australia 1-0 Denmark: Graham Arnold's side make HISTORY as they qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the second time after Mathew Leckie's sublime solo goal sends Danes crashing out
30/11/22 10:05MIKE KEEGAN at the AL JANOUB STADIUM: Australia reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for only the second time in their history after a 1-0 win against Denmark on Wednesday.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.Graham Arnold blames Iranian reporter for 'ruining my day' by ambushing him with a question about one of the darkest nights in Australian soccer
30/11/22 02:43Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has called out a Iranian reporter for 'ruining his day' after he recalled one of the darkest days for the code ahead of Thursday's clash with Denmark in Doha.Go inside the Socceroos' stunning World Cup secret weapon: Tim Cahill gives football fans a guided tour of the Aussies' space-age recovery set-up in Qatar
30/11/22 01:20Socceroos great Tim Cahill has revealed how Australia are leaving no stone unturned as Denmark await on Thursday morning (AEDT) in Doha. A draw will be enough to reach the round of 16.Denmark's coach insists breaking down one aspect of the Socceroos' game will be the 'toughest thing in football' as he heaps praise on Graham Arnold's team
29/11/22 23:24Kasper Hjulmand is wary of the Australians ahead of Thursday morning's clash and expects them to attack instead of playing for a draw. The Socceroos will get to the knockout stage with a win.Graham Arnold pinpoints Australian football's HUGE problem and reveals why he knew the game was in trouble as soon as he took charge of the Socceroos in 2018
29/11/22 23:12Likening the Socceroos to the icing on a half-baked cake, coach Graham Arnold is demanding an exhaustive review of Australian football - which he believes has deep-seated issues.France star Kylian Mbappe 'is set to receive a fine from FIFA' after forward TWICE refused to speak to the media post-match... despite receiving Player of the Match awards against Australia and Denmark
29/11/22 17:21The 23-year-old has been scintillating on the pitch for his nation in Qatar and has already got three goals to his name after notching against both Denmark and Australia.Graham Arnold aims dig at AFL, NRL and rugby union as Australia boss insists the Socceroos are the ONLY team 'that can unite the nation' ahead of do-or-die clash with Denmark in Qatar
29/11/22 16:02The Australian footballing landscape is dominated by Aussie Rules and the two rugby codes but, while those sports are strong in certain parts of the country, they are weaker in others.Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos will NOT play for a draw in crunch World Cup decider against Denmark as Australia boss receives MAJOR injury boost ahead of Group D match
29/11/22 12:04A clean sheet against the Danes will go a long way in securing Australia's passage into the knockout rounds, but former Socceroo Robbie Slater has warned that it would be 'dangerous'.WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.The clues that point to who Princess Mary will be barracking for when the Socceroos take on Denmark: Australian-born Danish royal avoids Prince William faux pas ahead of World Cup clash in Qatar
29/11/22 11:42Australia and Denmark don't share a rich history, but on Thursday morning there will be one high-profile name with loyalties divided as the two nations fight for their World Cup lives in Qatar.Socceroos coach Graham Arnold tells his players to avoid social media like the plague as they gear up for Denmark clash: 'It's killing us'
29/11/22 11:04The Socceroos' 1-0 win over Tunisia has onset a wave of excitement across the nation, with a draw against the No 10-ranked side likely to be enough to see them through.Socceroos reveal they've been taking their minds off the World Cup with games of cricket - and pay tribute to a beloved great of the game by announcing the score was 2/222
29/11/22 06:31The Socceroos are taking their minds of their huge World Cup assignment against Denmark with a spot of cricket in Doha, even taking the time to pay tribute to an Aussie cricket legendCraig Foster says the World Cup's most controversial penalty should NOT have been awarded to Portugal - and calls for rule change before a superstar player gets hurt
29/11/22 02:21Craig Foster and fans around the world have slammed the decision to award a penalty to Portugal in their FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay after a player fell and tried to brace their fallDaily Mail Australia columnist JOHN ALOISI reveals the four Socceroos who hold the key to beating Denmark - and his recipe to stop struggling Aussie football lagging behind the rest of the world
29/11/22 02:00Socceroos icon turned A-League coach and respected pundit John Aloisi has outlined in his latest column for Daily Mail Australia what is required for Graham Arnold's men to achieve glory in Qatar.EXCLUSIVE: Startling stats reveal the insane amount of running Socceroos stars do during games - but they're NOT winning the battle of the codes with the AFL and NRL
29/11/22 01:26Socceroos players were driven to exhaustion as they ran themselves ragged in a dogged victory against Tunisia - but how does that stack up compared to other footy codes?Socceroos star Harry Souttar's VERY bizarre Subway sandwich choice leaves teammate Martin Boyle disgusted: 'That's why you weigh 120kg'
29/11/22 00:46Towering Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is a huge man with a huge appetite - and his bizarre choice of Subway sandwich has disgusted teammate Martin Boyle in a video that's gone viral.Socceroos star's injury bombshell: Martin Boyle reveals how he played on for SIX YEARS with a ruined knee that needed a total reconstruction - and why his surgeon got angry with him after the team's huge win over Tunisia
28/11/22 20:42The winger revealed that an abnormality with his knee was what allowed him to play on despite the severity of the injury. Boyle has remained an integral part of the side despite being ruled out of the Cup.Harry Kewell makes the startling claim that current Socceroos squad can be BETTER than the 2006 'golden generation' team featuring him, Tim Cahill, Mark Viduka and John Aloisi
28/11/22 12:33Kewell helped guide Australia to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time alongside the likes of Tim Cahill, Mark Viduka and John Aloisi, in a side that has been fondly remembered.Two Socceroos fans appear to have the BEST seats the house as they're completely surrounded by Tunisian die-hards during Australia's startling victory in must-win clash
28/11/22 11:11While few Australians made the 12,000km trek to Qatar, thousands showed their support back home, descending on Federation Square in Melbourne where the big screens displayed the game.Moment Graham Arnold LOSES IT with Socceroos captain Mat Ryan as he screams at goalkeeper to celebrate Mitchell Duke's winning goal against Tunisia: 'Go, NOW!'
28/11/22 09:27Spotting that the Copenhagen stopper had elected not to join his teammates celebrating at the other end of the pitch, the 59-year-old furiously scolded the former Brighton star.EXCLUSIVE: Michael Clarke hits out at Aussie football fans for judging the Socceroos TOO HARSHLY and says the Aussies can beat Denmark to make it into World Cup's knockout stage
28/11/22 08:07EXCLUSIVE: Former cricket World Cup-winning skipper Michael Clarke wants Aussie football fans to judge the Socceroos less severely - and also believes that Australia will beat DenmarkSocceroos hero Mitchell Duke lifts the lid on what really happened when Manchester United and Tunisia star slammed the ball into his face - and the bizarre order he was given by the referee
28/11/22 04:39Socceroos match-winner Mitchell Duke has opened up on the moment was left seething after Hannibal Mejbri threw the ball into his face during Australia's World Cup win over Tunisia.Startling new details show how hard Australia had to fight to save their World Cup as they repelled Tunisia's second-half onslaught to the delight of Graham Arnold
28/11/22 02:15The Socceroos have always had a reputation for playing physical, relentless football - but new details have revealed just how hard they had to work to save their World Cup against Tunisia.Harry Kewell divides fans with his VERY emotional Socceroos commentary - with some branding him 'awful' while others love his inability to control himself
28/11/22 01:26Harry Kewell was a champion Socceroos player and he wears his heart on his sleeve in commentary as well. But fans are divided over his efforts during the World Cup match against TunisiaSocceroos stars tell Aussie fans to give the A-League more love and insist the local competition gets UNFAIRLY disrespected overseas despite setting World Cup record: 'Foreign players are shocked at how tough it is'
28/11/22 01:22Australia's players hope their World Cup exploits will convert casual fans into avid soccer supporters and follow the domestic A-League, which they feel deserves more respect.Fans make hilarious change to Socceroos hero Mitchell Duke's wikipedia entry after he saved Australia's World Cup with incredible goal against Tunisia
28/11/22 00:13Socceroos fans made cheeky changes to Mitchell Duke's Wikipedia page after he scored for Australia against Tunisia and resuscitated the nation's World Cup campaign.Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan 'hungry for more' after stunning Tunisia victory ahead of crucial clash with Denmark which will decide Australia's World Cup fate
27/11/22 15:47Mat Ryan isn't dining out on his new-found status as the third Socceroos captain to win a game at a World Cup, after Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.After their win over Tunisia, Australia's World Cup fate will be decided when they face Denmark in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
27/11/22 15:05Australia are on the verge of emulating the class of 2006 as they stand 90 minutes away from reaching the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time in 16 years after beating Tunisia 1-0.Socceroos coach Graham Arnold SLAMS his critics in withering spray after Australia's crucial win over Tunisia: 'They've never coached…some of them have never been to a World Cup'
27/11/22 11:05A bullish Graham Arnold has hit back at his detractors, questioning their credentials and dismissing the criticism as something that has 'no effect on my life'.New footage shows referee made contact with Tunisia defender in the lead-up to Socceroos striker Mitch Duke's match-winning goal…and fans are up in arms over the confusion
27/11/22 05:22A new camera angle unseen on live viewing shows World Cup debutant referee Daniel Siebert interfered with the chasing path of Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri - as the Socceroos pouncedSocceroos stars thank 'amazing' fans after epic scenes in Federation Square for the side's win over Tunisia: 'It's too special to even put into words'
27/11/22 04:52As the Socceroos prepare to make history at the World Cup in Qatar, a few players have taken a moment to acknowledge the support that are getting 12,000kms away in Australia.Teammates and fans laud 198cm monster Harry Souttar for 'greatest-ever Socceroos performance' after the Stoke City star set himself up for mammoth EPL contract with epic game-winning tackle against Tunisia
27/11/22 02:10Harry Souttar has been singled out by fans and peers for one of the greatest ever Socceroo performances after an absolutely outstanding game against Tunisia on Saturday night.Over to you, Albo! Socceroos legend Craig Foster insists the Prime Minister should call a public holiday after the side's win over Tunisia…as Saudi Arabia did the same following their stunning upset against Argentina
26/11/22 23:54Socceroos legend Craig Foster has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to declare a public holiday for Australia's cracking World Cup win over Tunisia - which could spark a round of 16 birthFrance's star striker Kylian Mbappe poses with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner after Les Bleus book their spot in the World Cup last 16 thanks to his match-winning brace vs. Denmark
26/11/22 21:43French national team star Kylian Mbappe was pictured with Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their children following Le Bleus' thrilling 2-1 victory over Denmark.PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe shines again with virtuoso showing in narrow win against Denmark, with Christian Eriksen also impressive - but striker Andreas Cornelius struggles
26/11/22 19:29Kylian Mbappe inspired France to a 2-1 win against Denmark - and here, Sportsmail's Max Mathews rates and slates all the players after the encounter at the 974 Stadium in Doha, Qatar.Socceroos fan displays hilarious Simpsons-themed Australia flag from one of the show's most iconic episodes ever
26/11/22 14:31Socceroos fans stole the show at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday, despite being vastly outnumbered by their Tunisian counterparts.TV star Lucy Zelic says fans Aussie football fans only want to hear from 'rich, ethnic' former stars of the game as she defends Peter FitzSimons after he blasted the Socceroos' effort against France
26/11/22 13:56Zelic took fans to task after they slammed FitzSimons for criticising the team's tactics in their heavy World Cup loss to France, branding them arrogant and unwilling to listen to newcomers to the game.PLAYER RATINGS: Mitch Duke and Harry Souttar star as Australia beat Tunisia to keep their World Cup campaign alive... as Graham Arnold silences the doubters by getting all the big calls right
26/11/22 13:54Mitchell Duke scored the only goal of the game as Australia beat Tunisia to seal a first World Cup win in 12 years. Daily Mail Australia takes a look who starred and who flopped for the Socceroos.Graham Arnold sets a SHOCKING record for Australia as the Socceroos accomplish a feat they haven't been able to duplicate since 1974 by beating Tunisia 1-0
26/11/22 12:52Arnold broke new ground for Australian football with the hard-fought and thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night in what was a must-win game.Manchester United and Tunisia star Hannibal Mejbri slams a ball into Socceroos hero Mitchell Duke's FACE as he was down on the ground - leaving the Aussies furious
26/11/22 12:37In a bizarre sequence of events, the attacker launched the ball into the face of Socceroos star Mitch Duke as he was lying on the ground, resulting in tense scenes among the players.Australia fans SLAM 'ugly' World Cup uniforms as Socceroos take on Tunisia in bizarre blue strip: 'If we don't win, it's because of the kit!'
26/11/22 11:18The Socceroos stepped out in a navy blue and turquoise number for their crucial Group D contest against their African rivals, because the Tunisians' white kit clashes with Australia's green and gold.'Take a bow!': Fans go wild as Australia's Mitchell Duke scores stunning backwards header against Tunisia... with supporters comparing it to Javier Hernandez's improvised effort for Man United in 2011
26/11/22 10:46His goal has been compared to a similar effort that Javier Hernandez scored for Manchester United against Stoke in 2011, with fans calling for Duke to 'take a bow' after his header.Socceroos star Mitchell Duke makes a touching gesture to his young son after scoring with sublime header to put Aussies 1-0 up over Tunisia
26/11/22 10:42As he wheeled away in celebration, Duke made a 'J' hand gesture running towards the crowd, where his delighted son Jaxson was watching on with pride.Socceroos fans go WILD after Mitch Duke's stunning header as thousands of supporters flock to Federation Square to support Australia in HUGE World Cup clash with Tunisia
26/11/22 10:18Hundreds of fans descended on Federation Square in Melbourne to watch the game on the big screen, with some supporters letting off flares and jumping around in a party atmosphere.Graham Arnold aims dig at Football Australia as Socceroos boss says lack of funding in national game is 'ridiculous' compared to Asian rivals Saudi Arabia and Japan
26/11/22 09:58The Socceroos qualified for this year's tournament through the play offs after falling behind the Saudis and Japanese in their group, with the two teams going on to earn shock wins.Socceroos name the WRONG team to face Tunisia in the World Cup as social media blunder sees injured Nathaniel Atkinson included in the side: 'That's NOT the team lads'
26/11/22 08:55Graham Arnold's side face their African rivals in a mammoth Group D clash with a victory desperately needed after the Socceroos were smashed 4-1 by reigning champions France on Tuesday.Mitchell Duke's sublime header seals 1-0 victory for Australia against Tunisia and puts them in strong position to reach the knockout stages as dogged Aussies claim their first win at the World Cup for 12 years
26/11/22 06:02Australia secured their first World Cup win since 2010 as Mitchell Duke's first half header secured a 1-0 win over Tunisia in Group D to keep their World Cup campaign alive.Socceroos tumble down the FIFA rankings following France hammering as win against 'very, very physical' Tunisia tonight becomes about more than just World Cup survival
26/11/22 02:17The latest FIFA world rankings have added insult to injury for the Socceroos ahead of their must-win World Cup match against Tunisia tonight that will make or break their chances of progressionHugo Lloris heaps praise on Adrien Rabiot for stepping up in the absence of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante at the heart of the French midfield as he begins to channel his strong character for the good of the national team
25/11/22 17:02Rabiot scored a header and assisted another in France's 4-1 victory over Australia. It's been a remarkable turnaround for a player previously exiled for more than two years from the national team.Late blow for the Socceroos as Nathaniel Atkinson is ruled out for must-win World Cup clash against Tunisia as Graham Arnold hints at recall for Serie A star Ajdin Hrustic in Qatar
25/11/22 15:30Nathaniel Atkinson has been ruled out of Australia's clash against Tunisia on Saturday, but Ajdin Hrustic has been deemed fit to start in a major boost for the Socceroos.Graham Arnold warns Australia 'must be ready for war' in crucial World Cup clash against Tunisia and admits the Socceroos' 12-year wait for a win at the tournament is giving him nightmares: 'I haven't slept for a long time'
25/11/22 10:35Graham Arnold is priming the Socceroos for a football war, ahead of Saturday's clash against Tunisia as they look to end a 12-year wait for a win at the World Cup.Australia's voice of football Simon Hill gets into a war of words with Peter FitzSimons over his take on Socceroos' loss to France: 'At least have a working knowledge of the game'
25/11/22 06:43Fed up football commentator Simon Hill has called out veteran Fairfax columnist Peter FitzSimons for his lack of knowledge about the world game after he criticised the Socceroos.Socceroos fans get into online war over Aussies' behaviour at the World Cup - with some praising X-rated barracking against France while others are disgusted
25/11/22 04:17A civil war has erupted between Australian supporters at the 2020 FIFA World Cup with fans calling out 'toxic' behaviour and abuse coming from Socceroos in QatarAussie football fans say conditions at the World Cup are so bad they want to LEAVE EARLY: 'Our apartment has been flooded with sewage two days in a row'
25/11/22 02:43Aussie football fans are ready to vote with their feet and leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup with two games left to play after enduring horrid accommodation conditions including leaking sewage.Socceroos get disrespected AGAIN: Tunisian star says his last memory of Australian football is Tim Cahill's 2014 wonder goal - after French big guns had no idea who was in squad
24/11/22 23:57The no-frills Socceroos have been disrespected again - this time by Tunisian defender Mohamed Drager ahead of the must win World Cup clash in Doha on Saturday (AEDT).Socceroos star Miloš Degenek says must-win game against Tunisia isn't real pressure: 'Pressure is me as a six-year-old being in the middle of a war'
24/11/22 21:50The defender was just 18 months old when he and his family fled the conflict in the Balkans and lived as refugees for years. Now he has put Australia's game against Tunisia into perspective.Fired-up Milos Degenek urges his Socceroos teammates to fight for their lives in must-win World Cup showdown against Tunisia: 'There's bread on the table... we MUST take it'
24/11/22 10:39As one of the more experienced members of Graham Arnold's squad, Degenek is serving as a mentor to younger players throughout their stay in Qatar and is sharing his tough mentality.Socceroo Trent Sainsbury goes all-out to back Australia in Qatar - despite being dropped from the squad by his father-in-law Graham Arnold
24/11/22 05:41Despite being overlooked for the Socceroos final World Cup squad in Qatar, Trent Sainsbury showcased his support for Australia in their group opener against France in Doha.Aussie fan is 'BARRED from World Cup centre after security found his rainbow pride flag': Socceroos supporter now says he 'really regrets coming' to tournament
24/11/22 03:28An Aussie fan in Qatar for the World Cup has claimed he was turned away from the ticketing centre after security found a rainbow pride flag in his bag; and it's left him 'regretting' head to the tournament.Socceroos legend Craig Foster shoots down fan conspiracy theory that Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia ON PURPOSE because they didn't want to finish first in their group
24/11/22 00:41Foster shot the bizarre speculation down in flames without a second thought on Today, as he discussed the Socceroos' failure to take the game to France during Wednesday's 41-1 loss.Socceroos goalscorer Craig Goodwin reveals his wonder strike against France went AGAINST coach Graham Arnold's orders
24/11/22 00:18Craig Goodwin sent Australia wild when he scored the Socceroos' opener against France - but the winger has revealed his wonder finish went against coach Graham Arnold's orders.Socceroo Nathaniel Atkinson gives himself a brutal critique after nightmare outing marking superstar Kylian Mbappe: 'There's a reason he's on $200million and I'm not'
24/11/22 00:00Soccceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson has vowed to bounce back after he was taught a football lesson by superstar Kylian Mbappe in France's 4-1 win at the World Cup in Qatar.Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer HAMMERS Football Australia boss over shocking treatment of young players that played a huge role in national side's World Cup drubbing by France
24/11/22 00:00Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has grilled Football Australia boss James Johnson over the cost to play the sport at grassroots level on local shores as well as funding allocation.'French fan' who helped spark brawl with Socceroos supporters reveals he's NOT from France and impersonated a Les Bleus diehard to get social media clout
23/11/22 23:35The 'French' fan who was involved in a wild brawl at a World Cup fan event in Melbourne has outed himself as an Australian with Ukrainian heritage that just wanted to create some trouble.France contest their second 2022 World Cup group stage match as they take on Denmark in Group D... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
23/11/22 15:30With the France vs Denmark clash at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar quickly approaching, Sportsmail's Max Mathews takes you through everything you need to know below.After their thumping defeat by France, it's crunch time for Australia as they take on stubborn Tunisia at the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
23/11/22 13:59They enter Saturday's contest stuck at the foot of Group D on zero points, and know that a win over their African rivals will give them a shot of reaching the knockout stages.'S***, we're on the f****** telly': The hilarious moment a shocked Socceroos fan realises he's on TV during Australia's World Cup defeat by France
23/11/22 10:19A smattering of Socceroos fans made their voices heard at Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah as Graham Arnold's side fell to a 4-1 defeat by the reigning champions.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.Moment Socceroos fan a few brekkie beers in tells Today show the Socceroos can save their World Cup campaign by bringing Sam Kerr into the team: 'You can never go wrong'
23/11/22 05:56Travis told the nation about his left-field solution to the Socceroos' problems at the World Cup as he enjoyed a quiet beer at around 5am in Perth on Wednesday.Socceroos great roasts Jason Cummings for being so bad against France that Australia 'basically played a man down when he came on'
23/11/22 04:17Cult A-League star Jason Cummings was bad when coming on as a substitute for Australia against France, Socceroos legend Zeljko Kalac said it was like the side 'played with ten men'.Aussie World Cup superfan lifts the lid on what it's REALLY like to see the Socceroos in person: No beer, not a scalper in sight, aircon that makes you feel cold - and you wouldn't want to eat the food
23/11/22 02:46Sydney based football 'super fan' Peter Papoythis has revealed what it is really like to see the Socceroos - and other nations - live in Qatar at the World Cup where beers are off limits.Some of the greatest Socceroos ever slam Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel after 4-1 drubbing by France - as Mark Bosnich explains why they were doomed to lose long before kickoff
23/11/22 02:11Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel in their humbling opening defeat by France has been criticised by Socceroos legends, who claim the Aussies 'weren't in the game' after scoring early.The WORST nickname of the World Cup goes viral as fans have a field day with Socceroos star Mathew Leckie's new handle after his starring role in loss to France
23/11/22 01:55You can stop the search, the worst nickname of the World Cup can officially be announced - with Socceroos star Mathew Leckie going viral over some comical suggestions.Inside Craig Goodwin's incredible journey from working at KFC as he debuted in the A-League to Socceroos goalscoring hero: Aussie star once had to scrabble together coins for petrol just to get to training
23/11/22 00:22At the age of 19 when working at KFC, Craig Goodwin wondered if his football journey was worth the effort. Fast forward to 2022 and he is a goal scorer at a World Cup in Qatar for the Socceroos.Foreign football fans can't get their heads around the fact Australia's team is called the Socceroos - with some branding it the 'funniest nickname in sports' while others say it's 'stupid'
22/11/22 23:56Football fans all over the world have been left scratching their heads at Australia's 'Socceroos' nickname - with one calling it the 'funniest nickname in sports.Vincent Kompany compares Kylian Mbappe to Messi AND Ronaldo after star turn in France's World Cup rout of Australia... but insists fans will only see the 'best version' of him if he moves to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
22/11/22 23:49The 23-year-old superstar forward helped Les Bleus thrash Australia 4-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday night, with a goal and an assist for Didier Deschamps' side.
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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