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Tom Brady takes to the football field for the first ever time on Christmas Day, three huge games in the NBA... and the Premier League (including a well-rested Erling Haaland!) is back: 10 reasons why you must tune into sport over the holidays
24/12/22 02:51
There's no let up, no rest or time to take the foot off the gas. The World Cup has only just finished but it's this period where the pedal hits the floor in the sports world. The NFL season is ramping up with teams set to clinch playoff spots or face elimination, the NBA schedule is in full swing and the relentless soccer carousel keeps on spinning. Here, Dailymail.com looks at the 10 reasons why the upcoming sports calendar will add to the Christmas cheer this holiday season....read
Lionel Messi is the star of a mural in Buenos Aires just DAYS after he lifted the World Cup trophy with Argentina, as the talisman continues to be honored for giving his country their first World Cup win since 1986
24/12/22 00:50Lionel Messi is the star of a new mural in Buenos Aires less than a week after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina. The Argentines edged past France to win their first World Cup in 36 years.
JACK GAUGHAN: Kalvin Phillips has endured a NIGHTMARE start to his City career… now he has a job on his hands to convince Pep he's ready to play after returning from the World Cup overweight
23/12/22 22:31JACK GAUGHAN: Pep Guardiola banishing him from training for returning overweight is an altogether separate issue. It started brightly, with Phillips being eased into pre-season while on tour in America.
Roberto De Zerbi only wants Alexis Mac Allister to return 'when he's ready to play' with the World Cup winner still celebrating... but the Brighton boss admits his side are 'not used to' playing in competitions like the World Cup
23/12/22 19:48Seagulls midfielder Mac Allister was part of the Argentina side that went all the way to last Sunday's final of the tournament in Qatar and triumphed by beating France on penalties.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he'll talk to Emiliano Martinez in an attempt to help him 'control his emotions' after the goalkeeper's controversial celebrations and taunting of Kylian Mbappe in the wake of Argentina's World Cup triumph
23/12/22 17:00Martinez made an obscene gesture after being awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament's best keeper, and has continued to bait France star Kylian Mbappe in the days that followed.
Richarlison beats Brazilian team-mate Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to win the World Cup goal of the tournament award for his OUTRAGEOUS strike against Serbia after he flicked the ball up and volleyed home a scissor kick
23/12/22 17:00FIFA revealed that the strike has been voted by fans as the goal of the tournament - beating the likes of Brazilian team-mate Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to the award.
Emiliano Martinez is OUT of Aston Villa's Boxing Day fixture against Liverpool as he celebrates Argentina's World Cup win in Buenos Aires... but boss Unai Emery confirms he is due back for Spurs clash on January 1
23/12/22 15:41Villa boss Unai Emery expects to use Robin Olsen in goal for that fixture but is expecting Martinez to return to the club on Thursday, ahead of the clash with Spurs on New Year's Day.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Vulgar CLOWN Emiliano Martinez embarrassed himself and Argentina with his trophy antics... instead of being remembered for his World Cup final shootout saves, it'll be this crude gesture
23/12/22 15:29GRAEME SOUNESS: Do some people really find that sort of thing funny? Martinez embarrassed himself and he embarrassed his country. He looked like a vulgar clown.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is 'NOT worried' about 'world class striker' Harry Kane after his penalty miss in England's World Cup quarter-final exit to France, as they prepare to face Brentford on Boxing Day
23/12/22 14:54Kane was back in training on Thursday after 10 days off to rest his body and clear his mind after England's 2-1 defeat in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
Lionel Messi is offered '$1 million' by a member of Oman's parliament to buy the controversial bisht he wore during Argentina's trophy lift after their victory at the Qatar World Cup
23/12/22 14:11A member of Oman's parliament has offered Lionel Messi '$1 million', or £828,000, for the bisht he wore during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.
Fans compare Ethan Mbappe to France World Cup star, but it's NOT his brother Kylian... after highlights of talented 15-year-old's impressive talent for PSG goes viral
23/12/22 13:33Ethan Mbappe has impressed fans in his second senior game for PSG, with fans already making comparisons to a France World Cup star.
Former Senegal stars are FURIOUS that 2022 World Cup team will receive bonuses despite failing to reach the quarter finals after being dumped out by England
23/12/22 12:11There has been controversy in Senegal after President Macky Sall announced the nation's World Cup stars will be receiving their World Cup bonuses.
Sir Geoff Hurst pays tribute to George Cohen after his former England team-mate's death at the age of 83... as he remembers a 'lovely man who will be sadly missed'
23/12/22 11:19Geoff Hurst has paid tribute to George Cohen following his former England team-mate's passing at the age of 83. Hurst took to Twitter after hearing the news on Friday.
So what's the beef? How the world's biggest football stars were desperate to be pictured with celebrity chef Salt Bae - years before his attempt to gatecrash Argentina's World Cup win caused uproar
23/12/22 11:08The celebrity-chasing chef has caused controversy in recent days after he went onto the pitch during Argentina's trophy presentation following their World Cup win against France on Sunday.
'You saved my life': Dele Alli claims his love for football is why he WON'T give up on his faltering career as he posts for the first time since being HAULED OFF after 29 minutes against a Turkish third-tier side
23/12/22 11:01The Everton midfielder was substituted before half-time against Turkish third-division side Sanliurfaspor in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday but insisted he won't give up on football.
Petition to REPLAY World Cup final - created by seething France fans - passes 210,000 signatures, with supporters moaning about refereeing decisions for Argentina's first two goals
23/12/22 10:59Over 210,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee.
George Cohen's death at the age of 83 leaves just TWO surviving members of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final, with seven of Sir Alf Ramsey's XI passing away since May 2018
23/12/22 10:40Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst are now the only living players from the team that famously and thrillingly defeated West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley.
'A car pulled up and I thought it was game over!' James Milner reveals how he and Phil Jagielka feared they were being KIDNAPPED at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after deciding to walk back to England's team hotel after a round of golf
23/12/22 09:45Milner, then a Manchester City player, and Jagielka, of Everton, paired up on the golf course but made the mistake of deciding to walk back to the hotel when they'd finished.
'I knew he was going to be nervous, he screwed up everything': Emiliano Martinez MOCKS Aurelien Tchouameni over his World Cup final penalty miss, as the Argentina goalkeeper taunts France again after waving a doll with Kylian Mbappe's face on it
23/12/22 09:10Emiliano Martinez has continued to taunt the French side after Argentina's victory over them in the World Cup final, as he claimed Aurelian Tchouameni 'screwed up everything'.
Andre Onana retires from international football after being sent home from Cameroon's World Cup camp following a shouting match with manager Rigobert Song... as the Inter Milan goalkeeper insists his country 'comes before any person or player'
23/12/22 09:06Onana, 26, was sent home from the tournament in Qatar following a blazing row with manager Rigobert Song, who reportedly took issue with his goalkeeping style. He has now retired from international football.
How's the hangover, lads? Lisandro Martinez looks worse for wear as he poses in sunglasses alongside Cristian Romero and Nahuel Molina the day after Argentina's World Cup triumph... with the trio in no rush to return to club football
23/12/22 09:04The team returned home to a heroes' welcome in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and then went on a victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires in the afternoon.
'He has to come to the Premier League!': Michael Owen advises Jude Bellingham to 'restructure his life' after shining for England in the World Cup... and compares the Dortmund star to former team-mate Steven Gerrard
23/12/22 09:00The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was one of the standout players for the Three Lions in Qatar and has quickly become a household name across the country.
PSG 'are considering a shock £30m move for Manchester United midfielder Fred' - despite the Brazilian signing a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford just three DAYS ago
23/12/22 08:52The club triggered a one-year contract extension for the Brazilian on Tuesday, along with forward Marcus Rashford and full-backs Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot - but PSG are still eyeing up a shock swoop.
Son drew a blank for South Korea, Nunez was anonymous for Uruguay and De Bruyne was unusually quiet: They are some of the Premier League stars DESPERATE to make up for World Cup woe
23/12/22 07:23The Premier League has been highly-represented in the Middle East with 133 stars from 26 different nations and it's been a memorable tournament for the likes of Lionel Messi - but no everyone dazzled.
France launch an official complaint over Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez's taunting of Kylian Mbappe in wake of World Cup final defeat, after he held a DOLL with star's face on it during victory parade and staged a mock minute's silence for him
23/12/22 01:32The 30-year-old carried around a doll with Mbappe's face taped to it during the celebrations in, and even called for a mock moment's silence in the dressing room after the game .
Ex-USMNT assistant coach Tab Ramos says Gio Reyna 'had to defend himself' in his public World Cup fallout with Gregg Berhalter... and he thinks the coach will NOT be in the role when USA hosts 2026 tournament
23/12/22 00:07Ramos has defended the 21-year-old Reyna after Berhalter, the USMNT head coach, revealed the team's concerns about the Dortmund star at a summit in New York after the US' elimination from Qatar.
Outspoken football expert Lucy Zelic BLOWS UP over Socceroos cult hero Jason Cummings' 'revolting and so tacky' nickname - but some fans think she should loosen up: 'He chose it himself'
22/12/22 22:42SBS analyst Lucy Zelic is never shy of an opinion and now she has blown up about the nickname given to Socceroos star Jason Cummings which is trending again, calling it 'revolting'.
Jesse Marsch insists the physical and mental stresses of the World Cup have the 'potential to burn some players out' with just EIGHT days in between the World Cup final and the Premier League restart on Boxing Day
22/12/22 22:33DAVID COVERDALE: Leeds only had three stars in Qatar with Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson reaching the last 16 with the USA and Rasmus Kristensen going out in the group stage with Denmark.
New refereeing chief Howard Webb wants more former players to become referees and join the talent pool for Premier League officials, insisting it's a 'great way to stay involved in the game'
22/12/22 22:30KIERAN GILL: Webb, the newly appointed head refereeing officer at PGMOL, is keen to grow the pool of potential talent for Premier League officials.
French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet 'will hold talks with Didier Deschamps next week to extend his contract until Euro 2024' - and even hints at Les Bleus boss leading the national team at the 2030 World Cup
22/12/22 19:07FFF president Noel Le Graet has made it clear that he would like the 54-year-old to remain in charge - and even hinted that Deschamps could lead the team in 2030.
After a disastrous World Cup and flopping back on loan at Inter Milan - with the striker scoring just ONCE so far on Serie A return - what does the future hold for Chelsea's £98m record signing Romelu Lukaku?
22/12/22 18:00His unsuccessful experience in Qatar with Belgium perfectly captured all of Lukaku's limits - his seems exhausted and he no longer has the power or durability of two years ago.
Salt Bae shows off a table at his restaurant 'permanently reserved' for the late Diego Maradona - with a bizarre picture of him and the Argentine great - on social media amid criticism of his World Cup final antics
22/12/22 17:05Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, showed off a table at his Nusr-Et chain restaurant in Dubai devoted to football legend Diego Maradona, in yet another publicity stunt.
'We'll be in the market, always active': Mikel Arteta vows to try and find a player to take his Arsenal side 'to the next level' in January... as the Gunners look to replace the injured Gabriel Jesus and open talks over Mykhaylo Mudryk
22/12/22 16:28Jesus' injury setback is a big blow for Arsenal, after he netted five goals in the first part of the season to put his team five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal 'are pushing to sign France's World Cup star Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in January, with boss Mikel Arteta keen to snap up the midfielder to boost the Gunners' Premier League title push'
22/12/22 16:10The Juventus central midfielder reached the World Cup final with Les Bleus, but Didier Deschamps' men were beaten by Argentina 4-2 on penalties on Sunday in Qatar.
Chelsea's sidelined stars are stacking up after Armando Broja's knee injury and Arsenal have lost Gabriel Jesus after his World Cup knock, but Man City are in rude health... how each Premier League club's squad strength looks as the domestic season returns
22/12/22 15:59As the Premier League returns following the conclusion of the World Cup, many clubs are sweating upon the fitness of key players, or starting the festive period working around long-term injuries.
Lionel Messi 'wants to parade Argentina's World Cup trophy around the PSG stadium - but club chiefs are reluctant about the reaction it would provoke' after France star Kylian Mbappe was left devastated by defeat in the final
22/12/22 15:10The superstar forward captained Argentina to global glory on Sunday, scoring twice and again in the penalty shoot-out as the South American side beat France 4-2 on penalties.
Kylian Mbappe sent out a 'strong signal to everyone' by shunning a 10-day break and returning to training just 64 hours after France's heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, insists PSG boss Christophe Galtier
22/12/22 14:50Mbappe became just the second men's player ever to score a hat-trick in the final, and also scored from the spot in the penalty shootout, but France fell just short in their quest to win their third World Cup.
World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak reveals Paulo Dybala thanked him 'as if I'd scored the decisive penalty' after Argentina's victory over France... but devastated Kylian Mbappe needed a hug
22/12/22 13:20The Polish official, 41, certainly had his hands full during Sunday's vintage final in Qatar, awarding three penalties and booking eight players before Argentina won in a shoot-out.
Benfica 'reject an £88m offer from an unnamed club for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez with the Portuguese side holding out for his £105m release clause' after the Argentina star's value soared thanks to World Cup glory
22/12/22 12:08Fernandez played the full match as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, and Benfica are now holding out for a club to pay his £105m release clause.
Poland announce manager Czeslaw Michniewicz will leave his position on New Year's Eve after deciding not to renew his contract... despite the 52-year-old leading his nation to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years
22/12/22 11:52Michniewicz took over from Paulo Sousa as Poland boss in January, and led his nation to Qatar as they saw off Sweden in the play-offs. He then managed to get Poland out of their group.
'The most beautiful thing is my heart is happy': Sergio Aguero hits back at Twitter criticism of his 'shameless' celebrations of Argentina's World Cup win after retired striker wore a blue and white shirt to lift the trophy alongside Lionel Messi
22/12/22 11:40The former Argentina forward, 34, was prominent in the wild celebrations that followed Sunday's dramatic penalty win over France having been a part of the team's camp in Qatar.
Marcus Rashford heaps praise on 'massively important' Man United team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Erik ten Hag insists the right-back DOES has a future despite playing just four minutes in the Premier League this season
22/12/22 11:00The Red Devils beat the Championship side 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with Wan-Bissaka providing a fine assist for Christian Eriksen to open the scoring.
Lionel Messi 'may avoid any public appearance' over Christmas while holed up in his Rosario home with fans outside... with rumours of a World Cup victory celebration in Argentina star's home city played down
22/12/22 10:02Messi and Angel Di Maria both returned to their homes near Rosario by helicopter with the Paris Saint-Germain star then mobbed by fans as he arrived back at his home by car.
The life of luxury that awaits Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: Star player could snap up £12.2m palace complete with Olympic-size swimming pool and bask in 50C temperatures in a gated compound cushioned from strict Islamic laws
22/12/22 10:00Cristiano Ronaldo and his family (inset) will enjoy a life of luxury in the sun if he moves to Saudi Arabia. They are expected to live in a Western compound or palace (pictured) worth millions.
Salt Bae is BANNED from a major cup final in the United States after World Cup antics that saw the celeb-chasing chef blanked by Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy
22/12/22 09:46Salt Bae was widely criticised for his antics after the Qatar World Cup final, which saw him go onto the pitch, chase celebrities, accost Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy.
TRANSFER NEWS RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo closes in on move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, while Benfica reject an approach for in-form star Enzo Fernandez
22/12/22 08:40Catch up with Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours ahead of the January window.
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is accused of singing a Nazi-collaborators' fascist anthem, equated to 'Sieg heil', but REFUSES to apologise for behaviour at post-World Cup party
22/12/22 07:41Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic - who was seen making what appeared to be a gun gesture - were filmed partying back in their homeland after Croatia's elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.
Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.
Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
'What is happening at the moment is an over-commercialisation of the game': Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter hits out at Gianni Infantino's plans to reform the World Cup and World Club Cup
21/12/22 20:26The 2026 World Cup is set to be the first 48-team tournament when it's hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. A massive increase from the 32 nations that competed in Qatar.
Lionel Messi assures PSG that he WILL extend his stay at the club for at least one more year despite Inter Miami's attempts to land him, with the 35-year-old World Cup winning star not yet ready to move to MLS
21/12/22 19:36SIMON JONES: A verbal agreement over an extension for at least one more year is in place with the Argentina World Cup winning captain but nothing has been signed as yet.
Leicester are interested in '£39m-man Azzedine Ounahi' after helping Morocco become the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals... with the Foxes also looking at a loan for Atalanta's Jeremie Boga despite tight budget
21/12/22 17:33The midfielder played every game for his country in Qatar, and has drawn the eye of numerous clubs including the Foxes, prompting current side Angers to increase their asking price.
Emiliano Martinez branded as the 'most HATED man in football' by 2018 French World Cup winner Adil Rami... after the Argentine keeper's actions in Sunday's final in Qatar and his taunts towards Les Bleus star Kylian Mbappe
21/12/22 17:22The Aston Villa keeper has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's winning penalty shoot-out, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe.
Look who's back! England midfield star Declan Rice returns to training following the World Cup, with West Ham captain looking to get up to speed ahead of crunch Boxing Day showdown at Arsenal
21/12/22 17:22West Ham captain Declan Rice has returned to training following England's quarter-final exit at the World Cup, ahead of a Boxing Day clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Don't fry for me, Argentina! World Cup winner Papu Gomez is covered in painful SUNBURN after his team's open top tour bus parade
21/12/22 16:49Papu Gomez - one of Argentina's own World Cup footballing heroes - can count himself among the casualties of the country's wild celebrations after being left with severe sunburn.
Messi's World Cup-winning photo becomes most popular social media post
21/12/22 16:45The Argentine superstar has surpassed the record which had been set by a TikTok video set by Filipino-born American singer and social media personality Bella Poarch back in 2020.
Long-lost pals! Celeb-chasing chef Salt Bae unearths footage of himself meeting with Lionel Messi - and posing together - in Dubai four years ago... after Argentina's captain BLANKED the steakhouse magnate at the World Cup
21/12/22 15:58Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, was seen desperately trying to join in Argentina's celebrations after their dramatic win over France in Qatar on Sunday night.
Arsenal chalked up nearly 3,000 LESS than Man City, Newcastle got a boost over top-four rivals while Southampton had a month off! How many World Cup minutes did each Premier League club play?
21/12/22 15:44The Premier League's restart is fast approaching following Argentina's World Cup triumph in Qatar, and each top flight team is gunning to sink their teeth back into the campaign after six weeks away.
Develop a killer instinct against big rivals, integrate young talents like Eze and Elliott and take off the shackles... What Southgate MUST do to take England to the next level after agreeing to stay on
21/12/22 15:00ADRIAN KAJUMBA: England can call off the search for a new manager after Gareth Southgate decided to continue in the wake of their agonising World Cup exit.
From dishrags to riches! From dropping out of school at 12 to buying a £36m 'palace', how Salt Bae became the world's most famous butcher (but is he really a father of nine?)
21/12/22 14:57Here FEMAIL looks back at the Turkish-born chef's very humble beginnings and how Nusret Gökçe went on to become one of the globe's most successful restaurateurs.
'He won't have time to enjoy it... they already want him back in England': Cristian Romero's father reveals his World Cup-winning son is under orders to return to Tottenham as the squad parties in Argentina
21/12/22 14:04Romero had a key role in Argentina's success, featuring in all seven of their matches in Qatar, and he played the full 120 minutes in the final as Argentina overcame France on penalties.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'was likely offered to EVERY Champions League club', say Frankfurt chiefs after they received an approach to sign him... laying bare the superstar's desperation with only Al Nassr's £175m-a-year deal on the table
21/12/22 13:57The veteran forward, 37, was released from his contract on November 22 in a bitter, acrimonious exit from Old Trafford after a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan criticising Manchester United.
'It's written... I WILL be world champion': Angel Di Maria's wife reveals messages that show he told her Argentina would beat France the day before the World Cup final - AND he predicted he would score!
21/12/22 13:17Di Maria battled with fitness issues throughout the tournament in Qatar, as he sat out Argentina's wins against Australia and Croatia, while only coming on as a late substitute in their quarter-final victory.
Real Madrid 'are eyeing up a deal for Croatia's World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, who is keen on a move' to the European champions... but Chelsea are among several Premier League sides interested in the centre-back
21/12/22 11:37Centre half Gvardiol, 20, impressed for Croatia as they finished third at the Qatar World Cup, losing out to eventual winners Argentina in the semi-final, and Real Madrid are now said to be keen on him.
'We go for the next one': Lisandro Martinez is eyeing Man United success following World Cup glory, says Scott McTominay - as midfielder hails Argentine's 'mentality' after his text reply following congratulatory message
21/12/22 10:28Martinez played a key role throughout the tournament as Argentina claimed their first World Cup since 1986 - 36 years after Diego Maradona dragged them to victory in Mexico.
REVEALED: Footage shows Kylian Mbappe telling his France team-mates 'we can come back' as they trailed Argentina 2-0 in the World Cup... before scoring a sublime hat-trick in a losing effort in Qatar
21/12/22 08:27France's hopes of retaining their World Cup crown looked well and truly over, leaving Mbappe to urge his team-mates to step up their game instead of going down without a fight.TRANSFER NEWS RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo 'was probably offered to every Champions League club before Man United axe'... while former Real Madrid star Isco terminates his Sevilla contract just five months after joining
21/12/22 08:27Catch up with Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours before the January window, with Cristiano Ronaldo 'probably offered out to every Champions League club'.
'LIV players trying to say hi to Rory': Golf glamor girl Paige Spiranac hilariously compares rebel golfers to Salt Bae chasing after Lionel Messi at the World Cup after it emerged stars on breakaway tour CAN play at the Masters in 2023
21/12/22 05:05Paige Spiranac gave a hilarious response on social media on Tuesday to news LIV golfers will be allowed to compete in the Masters at Augusta next year.
Lionel Messi joining MLS 'will be like David Beckham at LA Galaxy' says the Inter Miami owner's old teammate Alan Gordon, who claims US stadiums will be packed 'with 70,000 fans' each week to see World Cup winner play
21/12/22 01:23Former USMNT striker Alan Gordon has stated that the potential impact of Lional Messi signing with a team in MLS would be a major catalyst in the same way the David Beckham and Thierry Henry were.
Morocco's stars receive heroes' welcome in Rabat after remarkable fourth place finish at the World Cup, with Walid Regragui's side receiving royal honours from the King
21/12/22 01:11Morocco's World Cup stars were greeted by thousands of fans on their return to Rabat, with an open top bus parade held for Walid Regragui's side after their fourth place finish in Qatar.
Argentina World Cup anarchy leaves one dead and boy, 5, in coma: Team are evacuated by helicopter after fans jumped onto bus and hijacked a police car while millions thronged streets for parade
21/12/22 00:58After Tuesday's bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the top of the bus with the players, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health detailed how another fan died.
Real Madrid are 'growing increasingly confident of winning the race to sign Jude Bellingham for a £100m-PLUS fee in the summer' dealing huge blows to fellow suitors Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea and Man United
21/12/22 00:43Bellingham has grown from a promising teenager to a midfielder worth more than £100million, drawing the notice of European giants like Real, Liverpool, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs.
Chelsea handed another injury blow as Wesley Fofana limps off in their behind-closed-doors friendly against Brentford... while Kai Havertz nets a HAT-TRICK in the Blues' 5-1 win
20/12/22 23:12Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been handed a fresh injury scare less than a week out from the Premier League's return. Kai Havertz netted a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Brentford 5-1 in a friendly.
'Did you borrow those trainers from Infantino?!': Alan Shearer mocks Gary Lineker's footwear after Twitter post, with the BBC duo having joked about FIFA president's shoes during the World Cup
20/12/22 23:11Alan Shearer has joked that Gary Lineker had borrowed 'Gianni Infantino's trainers' after the pair had questioned the FIFA President's choice of footwear for the World Cup presentation.
Andy Murray says 'AMAZING' Lionel Messi is inspiring him to perform the 'best he can' ahead of his 18th year on tour - and admits it's 'brilliant' to see 'any athlete in their mid-to-late thirties' succeed
20/12/22 22:30MIKE DICKSON: Watching Lionel Messi lift the World Cup has inspired Andy Murray as he prepares for his 18th year on tour. The Scot was full of admiration for the exploits of the Argentine in Qatar.
Erik ten Hag fears the World Cup has set Manchester United back ahead of the Premier League's return - and urges his players not to lose touch with the 'rules and principles' he implemented at the start of the season
20/12/22 22:30CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag fears the World Cup has set Manchester United back, and has warned his players not to let their standards slip in the second half of the season.
'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback as manager of Portugal after the former Man Utd boss ended third stint in charge of the Netherlands
20/12/22 22:06Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post.
PETE JENSON: Lionel Messi's World Cup win proves Barcelona were WRONG to let him go... bad blood remains after the board deemed him expendable, but it's the Argentine's family that holds the key to the fairytale return Barca desire
20/12/22 22:00PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Lionel Messi winning the World Cup now makes Barcelona's decision to let him leave in the summer of 2021 look like one of their most short-sighted and costly calls.
Emiliano Martinez continues to taunt Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby DOLL with the French star's face on it - while standing next to his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi - during Argentina's chaotic victory parade around Buenos Aires
20/12/22 21:22To make matters worse, Martinez paraded the Mbappe doll while stood next to the 24-year-old's PSG team-mate Lionel Messi as they celebrated in Buenos Aires.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
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Former Premier League star joins fourth-division BASKETBALL team just two years after playing in a Champions League semi-final
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Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
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England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
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PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
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EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
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David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
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Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
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Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
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Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
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Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
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Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
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Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
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Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
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Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
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Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
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Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
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Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
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Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
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Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool
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Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
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Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
