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Emi Martinez backs Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to World Cup glory again aged 39 - after finding golden touch for national side
23/08/24 23:07
Lionel Messi can lead Argentina to World Cup glory in two years even though he will turn 39 during the tournament, insists close friend Emi Martinez. Messi realised a lifelong ambition when he helped Argentina to their third title in Qatar in 2022 and was also part of the squads who won the Copa America in 2021 and earlier this year. After years of disappointment with the national side, Messi has found the golden touch and even though Qatar was widely assumed to have been his last World Cup, Martinez believes the Inter Miami star may have one more left in him....read
FIFA signs major sponsorship deal with Bank of America as world football's governing body partner with US firm for first time ahead of 2026 World Cup
15/08/24 22:56Bank of America, one of the biggest financial institutions on the planet, on Thursday signed a deal with FIFA that takes them to World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup... with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground put ahead to host the final - and a pitch 350ft above the ground also in the pipeline
31/07/24 22:29The Kingdom first announced intentions to host the competition after it was announced by the sport's governing body that only bidders from Asia or Oceania would be considered.
Which football stars are competing at the Olympics? One Man City forward is looking to make HISTORY with a special record, a legendary Brazilian hero is bowing out, and a Ballon d'Or winner seeks glory in Paris
23/07/24 19:00The football is back. Consign the Euros and Copa America to memory. At 2pm on Wednesday, as Uzbekistan take on Spain and Argentina face Morocco, football kicks off the Paris Olympics.
Scott McTominay's girlfriend Cam Reading shows off her incredible figure in skintight gym gear - as she climbs into his £200k Range Rover
20/07/24 19:18She has just returned from a trip to Turkey with her boyfriend, the Man United star
Harry Kane trophy curse goes on after his Euro 2024 heartbreak to leave questions over his England future... and with a new boss at Bayern Munich, there's still plenty of pressure on his shoulders to finally break his duck
17/07/24 17:29For all the personal accolades he earned, the 2023-24 was yet another bleak season for Harry Kane as he failed to pick up a trophy with club or country.
Euros 2024: How the Jules Rimet cup was stolen by East London gangsters and discovered by a dog called Pickles in 1966 - before going missing again in Brazil, and it's still not been found
14/07/24 12:28It is a true crime story that left detectives scratching their heads for over 50 years. With the Three Lions taking on Spain this evening in the Euros 2024 final in Berlin, FEMAIL has revisited the saga.
Gregg Berhalter is FIRED as USA manager after embarrassing Copa America exit - sparking rebuild ahead of 2026 World Cup on home soil
10/07/24 21:26Gregg Berhalter has been fired as manager of the United States Men's National Team, just days after his team were dumped out of Copa America in the group stages.
Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy'
03/07/24 21:12Mason Mount has reportedly ended his romance with McDonald's worker turned model Freya Tidy.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Switzerland: Euro 2020 quarter-finalists will now be looking to go even further with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri's experience key
03/06/24 12:40In the last edition of the competition, Switzerland showed excellent spirit as they overcame France and made it through to the quarter-finals, where they were beaten on penalties by Spain.
Here comes 'Mr Humble!' Fans praise N'Golo Kante's low-key arrival for France duty... after Jules Kounde divided opinion by turning up in heeled boots
30/05/24 12:04A run of recent strong form for current club Al-Ittihad has been enough to convince Deschamps of his midfielder's (left) quality ahead of this summer's Euros in Germany.
Gareth Southgate reveals his plans for a new wardrobe for the Euros, with no return for the waistcoat, and making 'short-sleeved knits' his fashion choice as he models for GQ Magazine
28/05/24 13:20Southgate's waistcoat became a talking point throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with some fans opting to mirror his choice in tribute as England advanced through the tournament.
Chris Birchall took on England's Golden Generation at the 2006 World Cup and played alongside David Beckham at LA Galaxy... now he's paid £40-a-game as a referee but is determined to reach the top
27/05/24 20:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LIAM MCMILLEN: Birchall (picture left of the left image) has recently completed a refereeing course at the Staffordshire FA, where he was the only ex-player.
Mauricio Pochettino poses for pictures with Salt Bae as he enjoys down time after Chelsea exit, with manager in the frame to take over at Man United
24/05/24 19:36Mauricio Pochettino caught up with his friend Salt Bae days after parting ways with Chelsea - as links to the Man United job continue to escalate.
Gareth Southgate didn't even speak to Ben White before picking his England training squad for Euro 2024 with Arsenal man still 'unavailable' after reported Qatar World Cup bust-up with Steve Holland
21/05/24 14:06The Arsenal defender was absent from the latest Three Lions squad despite enjoying an impressive season and Southgate contending with various defensive injury issues.
World Cup's 'sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll claims someone 'tried to force' her onto OnlyFans after the Croatian model kept having her posts on Instagram reported
21/05/24 08:13Croatian model, Knoll, became an internet sensation during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after various photos of her wearing revealing outfits in the country's colours went viral.
Revealed: Key change to VAR set to come in next season as Premier League clubs prepare to vote on whether to scrap the controversial technology
21/05/24 07:36While the vote is unlikely to see the technology abandoned due to a bid to maintain consistency with conditions clubs will face in European competitions, a number of changes are set to be introduced.
Laura Woods on covering Saudis shocking Messi at the World Cup and watching Keane and Souness go at it live on air as she reveals she will miss Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk after a freak holiday accident
18/05/24 10:36EXCLUSIVE: Woods has missed televised duties recently and has been noticeably absent in the build-up to Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification bout set to take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Brazil legend Romario vows to fulfil his dream of playing alongside his son... as the 58-year-old plans to make his stunning return to professional football on Saturday
17/05/24 10:22Romario has promised fans he will make an astonishing return to professional football on Saturday, as he bids to play alongside his son 'for at least a few minutes'.
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann names his 27-man provisional Euro 2024 squad... but leaves out a World Cup winner, Bayern Munich star, and a Premier League hero
16/05/24 14:33In the last major tournament, the 2022 World Cup, Germany were knocked out in the group stage but have improved lately, recently beating France and the Netherlands.
Reece James teases his return to Chelsea squad ahead of the Blues trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest
11/05/24 12:13Chelsea travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest and club captain Reece James has teased his return from long-term injury.
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold gives a no-holds-barred take on what's wrong with Souths - and it's VERY bad news for sacked coach Jason Demetriou
03/05/24 01:22Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has outlined why he believes the Rabbitohs are nailed to the bottom of the NRL ladder despite boasting one of the more talented player lists in the competition.
Arsenal will 'listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus this summer' as doubts emerge over the Brazilian striker's long-term fitness
01/05/24 08:13Arsenal will consider selling Gabriel Jesus in the summer if a suitable offer arrives for the Brazilian striker who has been hampered by injuries since moving to the Emirates two-years ago.
Lauryn Goodman pulls out ALL the stops for son Kairo's 4th birthday bash after hiring 14 event planners to lay on personalised cake towers and play pens at Marvel party... but there's no sign of Kyle Walker amid bitter rows
30/04/24 13:26This wasn't a wedding or a milestone anniversary, it was all to celebrate the fourth birthday of Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman 's son, Kairo.
Revealed: What Mark Clattenburg wrote in his autobiography to upset Roy Keane... after the Irishman refused the shake the former referee's hand at the 2022 World Cup
29/04/24 17:51The Manchester United was at the tournament in Qatar for punditry duties and bumped into Clattenburg alongside his podcast co-host Gary Neville.
Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'warns his ex Lauryn Goodman to stay away from the Euros amid fears her attendance could ruin England's chance of winning the tournament'
27/04/24 23:49Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner has reportedly warned his ex Lauryn Goodman to stay away from the Euros this summer as her attendance may damage England's chances.
Mason Mount's mystery woman revealed as McDonald's worker turned top model and TikTok star Freya Tidy who went viral showing girls how to ward off unwanted male attention with 'unapproachable' makeup
25/04/24 08:24MailOnline can exclusively reveal that Freya is no stranger to the limelight as a social media star who boasts 287,000 Instagram followers and 761,500 TikTok followers.
Callum Wilson is a 'quality' player who 'can add a different dimension' to Newcastle's attack, insists Eddie Howe - as he warns it 'will cost the club a lot of money' to replace the striker if they sell him this summer due to FFP rules
23/04/24 12:29Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's hierarchy it will cost a lot of money to replace Callum Wilson, should the club decide to sell him this summer.
Furious car owners say they have been 'ripped off twice' by 'greedy' lawyers and accuse them of 'daylight robbery' after legal firm's small print 'error' saw fees to deal with 'dieselgate' emissions scandal claims soar by 15% for millions
19/04/24 18:18Leading class action law firm Pogust Goodhead were accused of 'daylight robbery' after announcing claimants would be charged fees of 50 per cent rather than the 35 per cent.
Not since Diego Maradona have Argentina had a pantomime villain to match wind-up merchant Emiliano Martinez... but his £16m move to Aston Villa is one of Arsenal's daftest decisions this century
19/04/24 15:25TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Aston Villa goalkeeper is the biggest wind-up merchant in world football and is disliked in France in much the same way Maradona was in England.
Emiliano Martinez is the 'shootout king', but he's not the best at saving penalties in the Premier League...as surprise former Arsenal goalkeeper takes top spot
19/04/24 11:39It has been revealed that another former Arsenal goalkeeper has outperformed Martinez with regards to saving penalties in the Premier League .
Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (agg 3-3, 3-4 on pens): Emiliano Martinez's ludicrous antics detract from his enormous talent as keeper's shootout heroics book Europa Conference League semi-final
18/04/24 19:42TOM COLLOMOSSE: Emi Martinez might be the world's finest goalkeeper but in years to come the Aston Villa star may regret some of the ludicrous antics that detract from his enormous talent.
Eric Dier tells Gary Neville 'I believe I should be a part of' Gareth Southgate's England squad… as Bayern Munich loanee insists 'there's a lack of appreciation' for his career
08/04/24 20:40The defender has won 49 England caps and was part of their squad for the 2022 World Cup, but he hasn't been called-up by Southgate since March 2023.
Millionaire Premier League ace who 'left his childhood sweetheart when she was pregnant is paying just £1,280-a-month maintenance'
07/04/24 10:48The unnamed star, who played for his country at the 2022 World Cup, is said to have initially denied being the father of his child before starting to hand over cash after a DNA test proved the baby was his.
England fans are convinced that Mason Mount is 'definitely going to the Euros' after Man United midfielder was seen modelling Three Lions' new kit... as they claim Gareth Southgate 'LOVES' the former Chelsea playmaker
03/04/24 11:15The midfielder hasn't played for his country in over a year, his last cap coming in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, struggling with form and injury since the competition.
Raphael Varane opens up on problems with concussion, admitting he pulled out of a Man United game after 'a series of headers' - and revealing he had a head injury before THAT Man City horror show
02/04/24 07:46Varane blamed his horror show in Real Madrid's 2019-20 Champions League last-16, second leg loss to Manchester City on concussion, admitting he 'felt like a spectator'.
Italy legend Marco Materazzi reveals he NEVER saw Zinedine Zidane again after Frenchman's infamous headbutt in 2006 World Cup final as he looks back on incident that 'should never have happened'
01/04/24 15:13Marco Materazzi has revealed he never saw Zinedine Zidane again after the Frenchman headbutted him during the 2006 World Cup final.
Kalvin Phillips 'to be offered Leeds escape route if his former side earn promotion'... as a disastrous spell at West Ham hits a new low after sticking his middle finger up at fans following Newcastle defeat
31/03/24 10:00Leeds United are reportedly planning a move to re-sign Kalvin Phillips should the club secure promotion back to the Premier League this season.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says mental health problems are common but often hidden by players after Richarlison's striking interview about suffering from depression
29/03/24 23:15KIERAN GILL: Mental health problems are common among players in football but it is all hidden behind a curtain, Ange Postecoglou said after Tottenham's Richarlison revealed his struggles.
Mikel Arteta hopes Ben White will 'one day' represent England again despite snubbing Gareth Southgate's England call-up... as the Arsenal boss claims the defender has received 'a lot of love' after his decision
29/03/24 13:57Mikel Arteta has admitted he hopes Ben White will one day represent England again after the Arsenal defender turned down a call-up to Gareth Southgate's squad this month.
Gareth Southgate reveals Euro 2024 coaches are pushing UEFA to let them pick 26-man squads amid player welfare concerns, giving fringe stars a potential lifeline
27/03/24 22:30The head coaches of nations heading to Germany are set for talks over the possibility of extending the limit on the number of players that can be selected welfare.
Tottenham and Brazil star Richarlison reveals he 'searched about death on Google' and told parents he wanted to 'give up' after World Cup last year - and hails psychologist for 'saving my life'
27/03/24 12:50Tottenham and Brazil star Richarlison has revealed he suffered from depression after after 'everything fell apart' after the 2022 World Cup.
Frank Lampard presents Declan Rice with bespoke Adidas boots to mark his 50th cap against Belgium... as the Arsenal star jokes custom designs are for 'Ballon d'Or winners'
27/03/24 08:11The honour of leading the team came on Rice's 50th appearance for England and the former West Ham skipper's achievement was also recognised in another way.
England losing to Brazil could prove to be a GOOD thing, claims Ian Ladyman on It's All Kicking Off... as he admits he's glad the Three Lions were beaten and insists 'a little reality check does nobody any harm' ahead of Euro 2024
25/03/24 19:00And Ladyman, speaking on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast, insisted Saturday's defeat could actually prove to be a blessing for England ahead of this summer's tournament in Germany.
Joe Gomez blasts Brazil's ill-discipline against England and admits Wembley clash 'wasn't like a friendly' - after visitors committed 19 fouls in 1-0 win
24/03/24 11:04Gareth Southgate's side suffered their first defeat since the 2022 World Cup on Saturday evening, with 17-year-old Endrick netting a late winner at Wembley.
Gareth Southgate defends 'lots of good performances' from England despite 1-0 defeat by Brazil - lamenting the 'one moment we should have defended better' for Endrick's winner
23/03/24 22:20SAMI MOKBEL AT WEMBLEY: England head coach Gareth Southgate defended his side's performance following their loss to Brazil at Wembley on Saturday.
Gregg Berhalter 'is NOT the coach to lead USMNT to 2026 World Cup,' slams Herculez Gomez after lucky Nations League escape against Jamaica
23/03/24 18:53The last-gasp win saw the Americans sneak through to the Nations League final against Mexico with the chance to win a third straight title this weekend. But even that can't save Berhlater, believes Gomez.
Gio Reyna insists family feud with USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter is 'not even an issue anymore' after he produced game-changing performance with two assists in win over Jamaica
22/03/24 04:33Gio Reyna has insisted his family feud with USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter 'is not even an issue anymore' after he lit up their 3-1 win over Jamaica on Thursday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo's bust made headlines for the wrong reasons while Lionel Messi's wasn't much better... but which footballer has the WORST statue after fans blasted £7,200 tribute to Harry Kane?
21/03/24 21:00Waltham Forest Council agreed plans to erect a statue of Walthamstow-born England captain Harry Kane back in 2019, but five years later they may wish they hadn't bothered.
Tyler Adams felt like life had 'fallen off a cliff' after a year out of soccer due to hamstring surgery - and reveals he sustained one injury backheeling a ball - as the USA captain gets set to return for his country tonight vs Jamaica
21/03/24 16:31US men's national team captain Tyler Adams has revealed life had 'fall[en] off a cliff' amid his injury-plagued year that saw him sidelined with hamstring issues.
What England No 2 Steve Holland 'said to Ben White at Qatar World Cup in front of team-mates'... which 'eventually led to the Arsenal defender withdrawing from international football'
20/03/24 18:16Ben White's decision to withdraw from international football was almost two years in the making, but it originated from a pointed remark from Gareth Southgate's assistant Steve Holland.
SPORTS AGENDA: Why Qatar's five-tournament deal with FIFA makes sense, Clive Tyldesley has no plans to retire... and Man United revert to original walk-on music
17/03/24 21:00SPORTS AGENDA - EDITED BY MIKE KEEGAN: Eyebrows have been raised at FIFA's decision to send five Under 17 World Cups in a row to Qatar from 2025.
Jermaine Jenas defends Ben White over his decision to snub an England call up and insists the Arsenal star must 'decide what's best for his career'
17/03/24 08:49Jermaine Jenas has backed Ben White over his England snub, insisting the Arsenal defender 'has to decide what's best for his career and no one else'.
CHRIS SUTTON: Ben White will regret refusing England at the end of his career - it's a stance I once took against Glenn Hoddle and still rue the decision to this day
14/03/24 22:30CHRIS SUTTON: If Ben White is refusing to represent England because of a grudge, he will regret this stance at the end of his career, I should know because I regret doing the same.
Ben White has told England he doesn't want to play, reveals Gareth Southgate, after Arsenal defender left Qatar World Cup for mystery 'personal reasons' before reports of a bust-up with Steve Holland
14/03/24 14:17The England boss wanted to call up White for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium but was told by Arsenal technical director Edu that the defender did not want to be selected.
Why Joe Gomez's England call-up marks the return of the utility man: MATT BARLOW on why being more versatile than a potato is so important again ahead of Euro 2024
14/03/24 14:01MATT BARLOW: Joe Gomez owes his England recall to his excellent form and consistency for Liverpool rather than his ability to fill in anywhere across the back line and even as a deep midfielder.
Drivers of train that missed a signal and ploughed into another locomotive killing 14 were watching CRICKET on their mobile phones, furious Indian minister reveals
04/03/24 15:12The drivers, both killed in the crash, had been watching India play England during the one-day World Cup at the time of the collision, Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed Monday.
Lionel Messi celebrates reaching 500MILLION Instagram followers - but the Inter Miami star still trails rival Cristiano Ronaldo by 122m!
01/03/24 22:03'500 Million Thanks for always being there,' the 36-year-old, World Cup champion shared as a caption to a video of all of his posts shared over the last year on Instagram on Friday.
Is Lionel Messi tired ALREADY? Inter Miami coach Tata Martino says star man has used 'too much energy' in first two MLS games - after preparing for the new season with nightmare tour of Asia
01/03/24 16:14On Friday, the Herons' head coach clarified to reporters that Messi's teammates need to provide better service to the 36-year-old Argentine, if they want to see the best of him his year.
Argentine influencer and estranged wife of Bayer Leverkusen star Ezequiel Palacios to sell off World Cup medal and jersey to pay for her apartment and threatens to reveal explosive national team secrets if he does not sign off on divorce
29/02/24 19:25The estranged Argentine wife of Leverkusen star Exequiel Palacios has sold his World Cup memorabilia to pay off the debt on the couple's apartment in Argentina amid a nasty divorce dispute.
Liverpool 3-0 Southampton: Jurgen Klopp's kids keep quadruple dream alive as debutant Lewis Koumas' opener and Jayden Danns double send Reds through to FA Cup quarter-finals
28/02/24 21:56LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: A young group of ball-boys taken from Liverpool's academy had the honour of parading the Carabao Cup trophy around the pitch before this match.
The 30 best documentaries to watch on demand right now: From true crime to sporting legends and wonderful wildlife, our critics sift through hundreds of options so you know which shows are worth streaming
28/02/24 12:00British true crime , wildlife wonders, sporting greats - they're all here in our pick of the best documentaries to stream now…
Former Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson appointed Sweden boss, signing a contract covering the World Cup qualifiers after leaving Championship Rovers by mutual consent earlier this month
26/02/24 18:30Former Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has been appointed as the new manager of Sweden. The Dane, Sweden's first foreign manager, left Rovers by mutual consent earlier this month.
Upcoming BBC productions heralded as 'risky and boundary-pushing' include three 'safe' book adaptations, a spin-off of The Split and a TV version of Gareth Southgate play with the same leading star
23/02/24 07:49Unveiling a raft of new productions, the BBC's Director of Drama Lindsay Salt said the British broadcaster was set to take risks, push boundaries and 'venture into the creative unknown'.
USA need to learn to beat the best in the world at the Copa America this summer, says coach Gregg Berhalter - who tells Alexi Lalas he WILL face pressure on his job if it goes badly ahead of 2026 World Cup
22/02/24 16:24With the 2026 World Cup, which the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico, on the horizon, many have claimed there is pressure on the coach to deliver in the Copa America, which is also on home soil.
Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in USA on next international break - after China CANCELLED proposed tour amid backlash over Inter Miami star sitting out their friendly in Hong Kong
22/02/24 15:02Argentina were initially scheduled to play games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast in China next month, yet that is no longer the case after sport authorities pulled the plug on the proposed tour.
Football fans are left baffled by Lionel Messi's posture after a dressing room clip emerges following Argentina's shock World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia - with superstar's slump labelled the 'WORST I've ever seen'
21/02/24 21:52Despite Lionel Scaloni's side being named one of the tournament favourites ahead of the showpiece, they were defeated by the minnows in their Group C opener.
Lionel Messi gives away his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy just months after beating Erling Haaland to the award in a classy gesture ahead of Inter Miami's MLS return
20/02/24 15:04Messi was crowned the best player in world soccer for a record eighth time back in October following his heroics with Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: If people who've lived in the U.S all their lives can't avoid the bullets, what chance does a tourist have? Kansas City shooting puts safety at 2026 World Cup under microscope
15/02/24 19:37RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: There was a poignant comment that stood out among many others in the wake of the horrific mass shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson announces shock retirement as Opals qualify for Olympics
11/02/24 04:54Opals legend Lauren Jackson has confirmed she will not feature at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Australia qualified for the Games with an 85-52 thumping of Germany.
Gareth Southgate hints he could stay on as England head coach after revealing he will not decide his future until after the 2024 European Championships... despite his current contract ending in December
08/02/24 22:30MATT HUGHES: Gareth Southgate considered quitting after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with assistant Steve Holland an influential voice in convincing him to stay on.
Footballer calls out his own fans over 'unfair' criticism: 'It just doesn't sit right'
05/02/24 10:04The Socceroos crashed out of the tournament last Friday after suffering defeat by South Korea in extra time of their quarter final clash in Qatar, ending a frustrating campaign.
David Beckham is BOOED and 40,000 angry fans chant 'refund' after Lionel Messi was left on the bench during Inter Miami's pre-season win over a Hong Kong XI
04/02/24 13:08Beckham, the president and co-owner of the MLS franchise, was booed as he greeted the 40,000 strong crowd after the game and thanked them for their 'incredible welcome'.
Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauci raring for Premier League move after signing for Aston Villa
04/02/24 04:11Joe Gauci can look to his new Aston Villa teammate Emiliano Martinez for inspiration as he kicks off his Premier League career with one eye on usurping Mat Ryan as Socceroos No.1.
Fulham look to sign Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki... with the clubs discussing a deal worth £30m to bring the highly-rated French youth international to Craven Cottage ahead of deadline day
31/01/24 23:35Cherki played an integral role last season as Lyon recovered from a dismal spell before the winter break for the 2022 World Cup to eventually finish seventh in Ligue 1.
Angel Di Maria SNUBS Cristiano Ronaldo as he reveals the best XI he has ever played with... as he includes a current Premier League star and a former Liverpool midfielder
31/01/24 10:13With his career winding down, the Benfica midfielder has been asked to reflect on some of the greatest stars he has shared a pitch with in an interview with MARCA .
Socceroos great Robbie Slater blasts fans for 'baffling' way they treat the men's team compared to the Matildas
29/01/24 11:50Graham Arnold's side advanced to the quarter finals of the continental tournament over the weekend following a 4-0 win over Indonesia , in what has been a mixed campaign.
FIFA's The Best awards row: Multiple voters 'made mistakes' with their votes - in a system that saw Lionel Messi trump Erling Haaland - as Roberto Martinez says his ballot went to the WRONG player
29/01/24 09:10Martinez suggested there were a misunderstanding about whether achievements at the 2022 World Cup were meant to count - and revealed his vote Marcelo Brozovic was therefore an error.
FIFA upholds Luis Rubiales' three-year ban from football as the shamed ex-Spanish FA president LOSES his appeal over the Jenni Hermoso 'kiss-gate' scandal
27/01/24 00:50Shamed former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against the three-year ban on all football-related activities he was dealt by FIFA.
LA's SoFi Stadium 'makes last-ditch attempt to host 2026 World Cup final', despite the venue 'being ruled out by FIFA for any game at the tournament as it fails to meet capacity and pitch requirements'
25/01/24 18:35The stadium was thought to be the one of the final three contenders for the honor of hosting the final, however, it was reported that it had been tossed aside by FIFA altogether due to regulation issues.
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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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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
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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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
