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Premier League star gives shoutout to bikini-clad fan on social media after Ecuador's Copa America group game
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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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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves