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Premier League star gives shoutout to bikini-clad fan on social media after Ecuador's Copa America group game
29/06/24 21:38
The 22-year-old winger thanked those who showed up for Ecuador's 3-1 win against Jamaica in Las Vegas after footage of the mystery beauty went viral on social media during the game. However, it's unclear if the player is single. He previously posted TikTok videos of himself matching outfits with another woman who he seemed to have potentially dated last summer...read
Ex-Premier League star sent off for KICKING opponent in face 20 minutes into Copa America opener - before his country goes on to lose first game
23/06/24 00:12A former Premier League striker was sent off on Saturday night in the Copa America following a horror challenge on his opponent. Ecuador faced Venezuela at the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium.
Ecuador threaten to axe senior stars after they took £17m Chelsea wonderkid Kendry Paez, 16, to New York strip club, where a team-mate threw cash at strippers hours before a game while partying with £115m Moises Caicedo
26/03/24 11:08Ecuador national federation have threatened to axe senior members of their squad after Chelsea's 16-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez was taken to a New York strip club.
Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez makes history after earning senior Ecuador debut at just 16 years old... as he becomes the second-youngest South American international after Diego Maradona
13/09/23 07:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA: If there is a young player with high potential in world football there is a high chance Chelsea 's network of talent spotters will already be onto him.
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez pulls of stunning backheel pass as fans dub the World Cup winner 'the best young midfielder in the world' as Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina see off Ecuador
08/09/23 09:43The World Cup champions saw of Ecuador's challenge to win 1-0 courtesy of a Lionel Messi strike, taking his tally to a record-extending 104 international goals for the Albiceleste.
LEWIS STEELE: Moises Caicedo grew up idolising Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante and now 'Little boy Moi' has his sights set on transforming the Blues midfield despite Liverpool's British record £111m bid
11/08/23 16:52LEWIS STEELE: Born in the tropical city of Santo Domingo, Caicedo saw barely any of what the rest of the country or indeed wider world had to offer for the first 14 years of his life.
Moises Caicedo is set to become Britain's most expensive footballer in a £111m move to Chelsea or Liverpool after an incredible rise from poverty in Ecuador to the Premier League - with his childhood sweetheart by his side
11/08/23 13:01The Brighton midfielder has attracted attention throughout the transfer window, with Chelsea long the likely frontrunners for the talented 21-year-old's signature.
Bring on Liverpool 2.0! Jurgen Klopp insists the Reds have 'reloaded' and are 'BACK in business' after striking £111m agreement for Moises Caicedo, following the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai
11/08/23 09:24Similarly, overnight, the Reds hijacked Chelsea's move for Moises Caicedo and agreed to a British record £111million deal with the Brighton midfielder.
Moises Caicedo is LEFT OUT of Brighton's pre-season friendly with Rayo Vallecano as midfielder looks to secure move to Chelsea
06/08/23 23:43Moises Caicedo was left out of Brighton's friendly with Rayo Vallecano yesterday as he looks to secure his move to Chelsea.
Caicedo has been hailed as a complete midfielder by De Zerbi and statistically outperformed Man United and Chelsea stars last season... so, what would the £80m-rated Brighton ace offer each club?
27/06/23 17:00There is no doubt the Seagulls star enjoyed a tremendous campaign at the heart of Brighton's midfield as they qualified for Europe for the first time in the club's history.
Manchester United news LIVE: Red Devils consider Rasmus Hojlund as Harry Kane alternative and target Moises Caicedo as Erik Ten Hag prepares to oversee cull'
25/06/23 08:18Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest Manchester United news on Sunday as the Red Devils make Moises Caicedo their priority summer signing and David de Gea receives a boost.
Chelsea are ready to return with a new bid for £80m-rated Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo after raking in £107m by selling four stars
22/06/23 21:04SIMON JONES: Mail Sport reported earlier this week how the Blues were planning to step up talks for Caicedo after a £60million offer was rejected two weeks ago.
Team USA continues perfect start to U20 World Cup by topping its group after 2-0 win over Slovakia, with top MLS prospect Cade Cowell among the goal scorers
26/05/23 21:54Cowell scored in the 38' from a counterattack after dribbling past several defenders. Niko Tsakiris added a second in injury time. The US has yet to conceded at the tournament.
Former Premier League striker Enner Valencia donates mattresses, tents and tweets emergency helplines to victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake... with the death toll feared to be 20,000
07/02/23 13:12The Ecuador World Cup hero has continued to make a difference off the field, and was seen giving up items such as mattresses and tents at a supermarket in Turkey, according to BBO Sports .
Arsenal see improved £70m offer for Brighton star Moises Caicedo REJECTED, despite Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi insisting the club was 'ready to go forward' without the Ecuadorian midfielder
29/01/23 23:23Arsenal have seen an improved offer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo worth up to £70million rejected. Brighton's stance that they do not want to sell the Ecuadorian has not changed.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
REVEALED: Rio Ferdinand was dropped by the BBC for the World Cup's opening game amid fears of hypocrisy accusations because of the pundit's links to Saudi Arabia
13/12/22 22:30MATT HUGHES: The former England defender was due to appear with Alan Shearer and Alex Scott alongside host Gary Lineker at Al Bayt Stadium for the opening match, Qatar vs Ecuador.
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.
Ecuador players console Brighton star Moises Caicedo after his nation are eliminated from the World Cup... as in-form midfielder is left DEVASTATED after defeat to Senegal
29/11/22 18:43Gustavo Alfaro's side were sent home from Qatar after losing 2-1 to Senegal in a crucial Group A grudge match and the Seagulls star appeared an inconsolable mess after the game.
PLAYER RATINGS: Kalidou Koulibaly leads from the front and Idrissa Gana Gueye excels in an unfamiliar role... but Piero Hincapie makes a costly error as Ecuador crash out
29/11/22 18:25Moises Caicedo equalised for Ecuador from a corner, before Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibably netted a fine winner minutes later to send the Teranga Lions back in-front, before they held on.
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.
Ecuador 1-2 Senegal: Captain fantastic Kalidou Koulibaly pops up with second-half winner to book African side's spot in the last-16 as runners-up in Group A... and they now face England in the knockouts
29/11/22 11:01MATT BARLOW AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Here in Qatar, on the second anniversary of Diop's death at the age of 42, Koulibaly scored the winning goal.
Ecuador and Senegal battle it out to reach the World Cup last 16 in a winner-takes-all Group A clash... 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?
26/11/22 18:51Ecuador have been extremely impressive in Qatar, dispatching the hosts 2-0 in their first group game before drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands.
PLAYER RATINGS: Forwards Enner Valencia and Cody Gakpo shine in hard-fought draw between Ecuador and Holland, with Pervis Estupinan also impressive - but Man City defender Nathan Ake struggles
25/11/22 19:32PLAYER RATINGS: Here, Sportsmail 's Matt Barlow and Max Mathews rate and slate players from both teams after the encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Enner Valencia becomes only the fourth man in history to score SIX consecutive World Cup goals for his country after getting Ecuador's equaliser against Holland to add to trio in 2014 and a brace against Qatar
25/11/22 18:55Enner Valencia has scored Ecuador's last six World Cup goals - and it means that he joins a select group of players to have scored so many consecutively for their nation on the biggest stage.
'He's a real talent': Nigel De Jong heaps praise on Manchester United target Cody Gakpo after the Netherlands striker's THUNDEROUS finish gave them an early lead against Ecuador
25/11/22 18:10Cody Gakpo has been widely praised after hammering in the opening goal of the Netherlands World Cup clash against Ecuador.
Holland 1-1 Ecuador: Ecuador fight back to earn a valuable point against Holland thanks to Enner Valencia's second-half strike, before the forward limps off with serious-looking knee injury... as result sees hosts Qatar knocked OUT
25/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW: Holland have illuminated so many World Cups with their vibrant shirts and metronomic passing rhythms that it is hard not to notice when something goes awry.
Kind Cody of Europe! Dutch goal machine Gakpo has Premier League clubs on red alert after blistering form for PSV… he's reaping the rewards of taking Louis van Gaal's advice by turning down Leeds
24/11/22 22:30Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.
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.
Holland take on Ecuador in second 2022 World Cup Group A match with both sides aiming to keep up perfect start... 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?
22/11/22 17:26With the Holland vs Ecuador clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below - including kick-off time, TV channel, streams, and team news.
New FIFA guidelines result in more than an HOUR of added time in the first four World Cup games - at an average of eight minutes per half - in bid to maximise playing time and avoid time-wasting
22/11/22 01:00More than an hour extra has been added on across the opening fixtures of the Qatar tournament, at an average of a sizeable eight minutes per half.
MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
'We have to do better': Ecuador boss Gustavo Alfaro insists his side need to improve to continue on their World Cup journey after comfortable win against hosts Qatar in opening game
21/11/22 00:39It was mission accomplished, said Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro after a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the World Cup opener on Sunday, but he warned that he will need more from his men.
'It was a TERRIBLE start': Qatar boss Felix Sanchez blasts his own team as the hosts slump to a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador in their World Cup opener - as he admits there is 'no excuse' for their limp performance
20/11/22 20:01The Al Bayt Stadium had been a riot of noise and colour even during the first half but Enner Valencia's double within half an hour clearly punctured the enthusiasm of the home fans.
'We want beer!': Ecuador fans poke fun at Qatar during their World Cup opener against the host nation after they banned alcohol sales in stadiums during the tournament
20/11/22 19:39Despite FIFA having a £63million sponsorship deal with Budweiser, the Qatari royal family made the decision to ban alcohol inside stadium just two days before the start of the tournament.
'Worst World Cup opening credits of all time': Fans SLAM the BBC for lacklustre intro for Qatar 2022 with some even accusing the broadcaster of being 'very discriminatory' for excluding footage of the host nation
20/11/22 17:16Ahead of hosts Qatar opening game against Ecuador the broadcaster debuted its opening credits that will be used throughout the tournament to a decidedly negative reception online.
'It would be easy to stay at home': Alex Scott says she is in Qatar to 'do her job' after Gary Lineker asked her why she is attending the World Cup... as she claims fans have stayed at home 'out of fear' over treatment of the LGBTQ+ community
20/11/22 16:54BBC pundit Alex Scott has revealed her reasons for not boycotting the World Cup after criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his extraordinary outburst on the eve of the Qatar World Cup.
'Five minutes into the World Cup, are you KIDDING?!': Fans rage at Ecuador's bizarre disallowed goal against Qatar for offside in the early stages of the tournament opener
20/11/22 16:22Enner Valencia thought he had scored the first goal of the tournament with a header but following a VAR check the effort was ruled out for offside.
Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia's first-half brace sees South Americans cruise to victory in 2022 World Cup curtain-raiser - as tournament hosts get off to a poor start on their competition debut
20/11/22 11:54MATT BARLOW: An hour north of Doha by a straight road and the vast Al Bayt stadium takes shape on the horizon. Hazy at first, through the heat and the desert sand swept up by the swirling wind.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.
Jeremy Sarmiento almost gave up on football last year after being banished from Benfica's academy... now the Brighton winger is set for a spot on the biggest stage of them all as he prepares for the showpiece World Cup opener with Ecuador
19/11/22 20:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Training sessions with your dad in the park is hardly a winning routine for a World Cup hopeful. Last year, Sarmiento had no other choice.
England's £1.3BILLION team is the most expensive at the World Cup ahead of Brazil, France and Spain - with Jude Bellingham the most valuable star at £177m, study claims... with Costa Rica lowest
19/11/22 12:03According to the CIES Football Observatory , England's 26 players in Qatar are worth a combined £1.305billion (€1.499bln), with the midfielder making up £176.9million of that total.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.
'I can't see it being fun for me now': Soccer fans are 'devastated' after Qatar BANS stadium alcohol sales at the World Cup, as American beer Budweiser says the restrictions are 'beyond our control'
18/11/22 21:22Some fans have already made their way over to Qatar to cheer on the US in its first World Cup appearance since 2014, but many were furious to hear the news of the ban Friday.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.
Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.
WORLD CUP SECRET SCOUT: Bayern stars Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala and Premier League pair Moises Caicedo and Brenden Aaronson are among 10 emerging players to keep an eye on in Qatar
17/11/22 22:00The competition will provide an opportunity for stars young and old to announce themselves on the global stage - so here's our SECRET SCOUT'S list of 10 emerging players to keep an eye on...
Germany's record-breaking teenage striker, a red hot Dutch prospect and the Moroccan magician making a name for himself at Burnley! The World Cup's uncapped players hoping for a chance to impress in Qatar
17/11/22 20:00There are several uncapped players heading to the World Cup in Qatar hoping to realise their dream of playing on football's biggest stage. We profile them here.
Host nation Qatar will get the World Cup underway on Sunday against Ecuador, but beforehand they will look to put on a show at the opening ceremony... so, when exactly is the ceremony? How can you watch it? And who will be performing?
17/11/22 12:38Qatar will be desperate to put on a show in Sunday's opening ceremony, with millions expected to watch on - despite the first game being between two of the lower ranked teams in the competition.
Host nation Qatar get the 2022 World Cup underway as they take on Ecuador in Group A... 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?
17/11/22 11:11Qatar will host Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday. Qatar will be eager to impress on home soil, while Gustavo Alfaro's will be full of confidence.
World Cup 2022 news RECAP: England stars hold training session with migrant workers while France's Christopher Nkunku defends Eduardo Camavinga after his tackle ended his Qatar hopes
17/11/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates with England set for an open training session this morning.
FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.
World Cup RECAP: Qatari officials come under more scrutiny over their clampdown on media covering the tournament while England train for the first time and world champions France fly out
16/11/22 08:44Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news as Gareth Southgate's England begin their final preparations for Iran on Monday.
World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.
World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.
World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.
WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.
The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.
Ecuador's place at the World Cup is CONFIRMED after claims that Byron Castillo was ineligible to play in the qualifying rounds are cleared by CAS... but they'll face a three point deduction for the next World Cup qualifiers
08/11/22 18:43Ecuador's place at the World Cup has been confirmed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport gave its verdict on claims made that Byron Castillo had been ineligible to play in the qualifying rounds.
WORLD CUP GROUP GUIDE: Spain and Germany square off in the 'Group of Death', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will collide in the battle of the veterans and England lock horns with some familiar faces
02/11/22 20:00The group stage draw has come and gone, with all eight groups - each consisting of four teams - decided well in advance of the November 21 start date.
England could face defending champs France in the quarters, bitter rivals Brazil and Argentina are on a collision course and Cristiano Ronaldo faces more heartbreak... your guide to the knockout stages at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
28/10/22 10:25With the World Cup just under six months away, Sportsmail has drawn up a guide to the knockout stages, showing who could play who once we've just started opening our advent calendars.
World Cup fixtures and TV schedule: Your complete guide to all 64 games at the tournament in Qatar next month, including kick-off times, dates and how to watch EVERY match live
28/10/22 10:10A total of 32 teams, split into eight groups of four, will compete for the trophy in a tournament that will soon be expanded, with 48 teams to qualify for the 2026 edition.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
17/10/22 06:59With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
17/10/22 06:58Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.
Byron Castillo SKIPS Thursday's hearing despite being summoned by FIFA to attend after Sportsmail revealed the Ecuador international had confessed to being born in Colombia in an official investigation four years ago
15/09/22 21:30Chile's hopes of securing an extraordinary last-minute ticket to the World Cup were boosted on Thursday when Ecuador's Byron Castillo failed to attend a FIFA hearing into his nationality.
FIFA summon Byron Castillo to attend an Appeals Commission hearing on Thursday after Sportsmail's bombshell revelations that the Ecuador player was born in Colombia... leaving them at risk of being kicked out of the Qatar World Cup
13/09/22 13:59MATT HUGHES: The president of the Chilean FA, Pablo Milad, welcomed Sportsmail's publication of Castillo's interview with investigators in which he admitted to using a false birth certificate.
England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
24/05/22 09:26The World Cup in Qatar gets underway on November 21 and runs until December 18 in what will be the first-ever winter edition of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through the details.
WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.
Football's top teams will discover their World Cup fate with the group stage draw just days away - everything you need to know, including a seeds lowdown, the key dates and where the heavyweights could end up
29/03/22 22:03With various countries battling it out for a spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, excitement is building. Here, Sportsmail has compiled a handy draw guide.
The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.
Lionel Messi scores with a bizarre, mishit shot as Argentina secure a comfortable 3-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers after two late goals within three minutes
26/03/22 06:32Lionel Scaloni's side had already qualified for the World Cup in Qatar before Friday's game and were on top throughout against Venezuela - the last-placed side in the South American qualifying group.
Ecuador and Uruguay seal their spots at the 2022 World Cup to join Brazil and Argentina in the South American contingent... leaving Peru, Colombia and Chile to battle it out for a play-off spot on the road to Qatar
25/03/22 10:35The Ecuadorians lost 3-1 at Paraguay, but they achieved one of the four direct spots after the Uruguayans beat Peru 1-0, a result that allowed them to book their flights to Qatar.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero called up to Argentina squad despite being BANNED for two matches after Brazil World Cup qualifier was abandoned over 'dirty tricks' from players to skip quarantine... as Spurs are concerned he could travel for no reason
21/03/22 11:20Romero is one of four Argentina stars registered to Premier League clubs that was suspended for two international matches in relation to the abandoned World Cup qualifier against Brazil.
Lautaro Martinez extends Argentina's impressive unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying to 15 games as his first-half strike downs Colombia, leaving Luis Diaz and Co's hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 hanging by a thread
02/02/22 01:24ARGENTINA 1-0 COLOMBIA: Martinez's first-half strike condemned Colombian to yet another defeat while leaving their hopes of reaching this year's tournament hanging by a thread.
Bolivia 2-3 Chile: Alexis Sanchez scores twice to boost La Roja's chances of making the World Cup as they overcome torrential rain and a delayed kick-off to win in La Paz
01/02/22 22:28The match was delayed by half an hour due to torrential rain, but Chile came flying out of the blocks as Sanchez fired them in front with a swerving free-kick in the 14th minute.
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
