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PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi put himself up there with Diego Maradona for Argentina, Alexis Mac Allister is a global star and Kylian Mbappe was man of the match despite not lifting the World Cup trophy for France
18/12/22 19:50
Argentina beat France on penalties to win the tensest of World Cup finals which treated fans to six goals before the shootout. Argentina twice thought they had sealed the win after going 2-0 up in normal time and 3-2 up in extra time. However, France kept coming back through Kylian Mbappe and took the game to penalties. Emiliano Martinez was the hero for his side as he saved Kingsley Coman's spot-kick leading Argentina to the World Cup trophy....read
MARTIN SAMUEL'S MATCH REPORT: The beautiful game gives Messi the ending he richly deserves as Argentina win the World Cup on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Mbappe's hat-trick not enough for France
18/12/22 19:16MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: A fairy-tale, it will be called, but fairy-tales can be slight. Nothing here was pre-ordained, nothing was written in the stars or won lightly.
France manager Didier Deschamps admits his virus-hit players 'didn't SHOW UP' in the first half of the World Cup final, before rallying late on to take Argentina to penalties despite sickness ripping through their squad
18/12/22 19:05The eventual World Cup winners were 2-0 up at the break thanks to Lionel Messi 's first-half penalty and Angel di Maria's 36th-minute goal , as France struggled to find a foothold in the match.
'Debate finished!': Jamie Carragher and Bastian Schweinsteiger label Lionel Messi 'the best ever' after finally winning the World Cup with Argentina, as they argue the GOAT debate has finally been settled after a stunning penalties win over France
18/12/22 18:57Footballing legends from across the globe lined up to insist the 35-year-old had earned the title after emulating another Argentinian No 10 by guiding his nation to glory in Qatar.
'Not sure that could have gone any WORSE for you!': Tennis star Andy Murray can't resist calling out Piers Morgan's pre-match prediction for France to win the World Cup and 'Messi to cry'... as fans pile in on TV presenter after Argentina's win
18/12/22 18:55Andy Murray could not resist a dig at Piers Morgan for his pre-match prediction after Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to World Cup glory.
Jake Paul changes his mind several times over who is the greatest of all time out of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as both star in World Cup final epic... but he eventually goes for the Argentine after he lifted the trophy!
18/12/22 18:45Much like the score of the game, Jake Paul spent the World Cup Final flip-flopping on his opinions, as Argentina took firm control of the game before France equalized but later lost on penalties.
History maker! Lionel Messi becomes first player ever to win World Cup Player of the Tournament TWICE as the Argentina captain guides his team to glory in Qatar with SEVEN goals
18/12/22 18:44The Argentina star was brilliant throughout the tournament and scored seven goals for his side - including two in the incredible final against France.
'I've had a great run!': Geoff Hurst congratulates Kylian Mbappe as the France superstar joins the England legend in scoring a World Cup final hat-trick
18/12/22 18:28Geoff Hurst congratulated French superstar Kylian Mbappe as the 23-year-old forward became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since the England legend in 1966.
'You slept in bro!': LeBron James mocked for posting a 'Let's Go!' tweet for the World Cup final in the 65th MINUTE of the epic game between France and Argentina - after previously refusing to predict a winner
18/12/22 18:22'Two of the greatest ever!! Let's go!' the NBA star James tweeted alongside the video... despite the game having only 25 minutes of regular time remaining.
Emiliano Martinez makes a HUGE last-minute wonder save to deny Randal Kolo Muani and keep Argentina in the World Cup final... before penalty specialist saves TWO in the shootout to guide them to glory
18/12/22 18:17In a rollercoaster of a game, the France winger had a chance to score the winner and wrap up what could have been the greatest World Cup comeback of all time.
Kylian Mbappe WINS the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot as he scores a hat-trick in a dramatic final in Qatar to see off competition from Lionel Messi... but it's Argentina who claim World Cup glory on penalties
18/12/22 17:48The forward eventually sealed the feat in the grand finale between Argentina and France, scoring a dramatic hat-trick, though it was Messi's side who won on penalties.
'How typical Ronaldo fans think - delusional!': Fans SLAM Piers Morgan after he suggested the France team were 'deliberately poisoned' ahead of the World Cup final... as Argentina claim victory on penalties after a late rally from Les Bleus
18/12/22 17:10After France went 2-0 down, Morgan tweeted: 'It wasn't a virus, the French team clearly got deliberately poisoned', in response to the poor performance from Didier Deschamps' side.
'He hadn't had a touch ALL game. Then two moments': Rio Ferdinand leads the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after France superstar nets twice in 95 SECONDS to equalise late on in the World Cup final... before Argentina triumph on penalties after thriller
18/12/22 17:01Rio Ferdinand led the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after the 23-year-old superstar scored twice in 95 seconds to claw France back from 2-0 down against Argentina in the World Cup final.
'It's EMBARRASSING': Gary Neville blasts Ousmane Dembele after his PATHETIC defending gifts Argentina their first-half penalty... insisting that Angel Di Maria played the Frenchman 'like a little boy'
18/12/22 16:39Gary Neville slammed Ousmane Dembele's 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing' defending after the French winger conceded a crucial penalty against Argentina in the World Cup final.
Ousmane Dembele should have been substituted after just FIFTEEN minutes, claims FOX analyst Alexi Lalas... as he labels 'awful' winger's foul on Angel Di Maria 'dumb'
18/12/22 16:32Alexi Lalas lambasted 'awful' Ousmane Dembele at halftime of the World Cup Final between France and Argentina after the winger was hauled off in the 41st minute.
Jamie Carragher leads the praise for Angel Di Maria's goal for Argentina as fans, pundits and players hail the team move as one of the best ever World Cup final goals
18/12/22 16:18Di Maria added a second for Argentina in a superb team goal after Lionel Messi had opened the scoring from the spot on 23 minutes when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele.
Furious France striker Olivier Giroud throws his water bottle and shirt to the floor in a tantrum, having been substituted BEFORE half-time along with Ousmane Dembele after a disastrous World Cup final first half
18/12/22 15:51Giroud was known to be suffering with a knee injury before the game and Dembele looked way off his best in the opening 40 minutes of the final against Argentina in Qatar.
'The WORST pitch a World Cup final has been played on!': Fans slate Lusail Stadium pitch as bobbles and relaid artificial grass cause issues for players during Argentina vs France
18/12/22 15:46Reigning champions France took on Argentina on Sunday in the competition's conclusion, with the South American side going 2-0 up early through Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria.
'Never a penalty!': Argentina's spot-kick to put them ahead against France in the World Cup final has fans divided over whether Ousmane Dembele DID foul Angel Di Maria... as South Americans triumph on penalties after 3-3 thriller
18/12/22 15:39Angel Di Maria won his side a penalty early on in the first half of the World Cup final, after he appeared to be taken down by France's Ousmane Dembele in the 22nd minute.
Lionel Messi scores to put Argentina 1-0 up in the World Cup final against France, as the 35-year-old converts from the spot to move one step closer to glory - and the Golden Boot - in Qatar
18/12/22 15:29Angel Di Maria, starting for the first time since the group stages, was brought down by Ousmane Dembele, and the Argentinian mastermind once again made no mistake from 12 yards out.
'Grotesque' Gary Neville is slammed by MP for using ITV's World Cup final coverage as a platform to attack British government for 'demonising rail and ambulance workers and terrifying nurses'
18/12/22 15:10In a discussion on ITV about the tournament as a whole and the controversy which has followed it, Neville used it as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the British government.
'Fitting for a World Cup final!': Twitter hails Roy Keane's 'extravagant' new MOUSTACHE for Argentina's showdown with France as fans claim it 'might give ITV the edge over BBC' - while others joke he's lost a bet!
18/12/22 14:27ITV viewers wasted no time in taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the pundit's new look, with one even poking fun at his on-air disagreements with colleague Graeme Souness .
Bettor with $557,770 on the line in the World Cup final after six teams of his $26 seven-leg league championship parlay came through CASHES OUT for $283,583... and France's loss would left him with nothing!
18/12/22 14:17A bettor who stood to win $557,000 if France beat Argentina in the World Cup Final has cashed out for more than $283,000, marking the end of a seven-leg journey that begin in March.
Argentine TV shows players singing the national anthem across ALL main channels at MIDNIGHT after instructions from their FA, 12 hours before Lionel Scaloni's men go in search of the nation's third World Cup against France in Qatar
18/12/22 14:04The Argentinian national anthem was broadcast across national TV on Saturday night as Lionel Scaloni's men prepare to face France in the World Cup final.
Qatar's Doha metro system struggles to cope as thousands of Argentina fans flood to the Lusail Stadium for the World Cup final against France... with tickets changing hands for £9,000 outside the ground
18/12/22 13:40Qatar's metro system has struggled to cope as thousands of Argentina fans have attempted to make their way to the Lusail Stadium for the World Cup final against Argentina.
Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud START for France as Adrien Rabiot returns, with their virus-stricken side at full strength for the World Cup final against Argentina... while Angel Di Maria starts alongside Messi and Alvarez for Lionel Scaloni's side
18/12/22 13:05France have been dealing with a virus outbreak in their squad in the build-up to the game, with Varane and Giroud previously emerging as doubts.
Drake loses ANOTHER big-money bet after placing $1MILLION on Argentina to beat France in the World Cup final in normal time, just one month after losing $2million on UFC fight... as Lionel Messi and Co look to overcome the 'Drake curse' in Qatar
18/12/22 12:51Drake's huge bet failed as the thrilling World Cup final between Argentina and France finished level at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes at the Lusail Stadium and went to extra-time.
The end of the world, a date with history, and a battle for eternity... the world's media hype up the World Cup final as the showdown between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe - the heir to Messi's throne could prevent him from cementing GOAT status!
18/12/22 11:35Argentina take on France and although there will be 22 hugely gifted players on show and several key battle , the showdown between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will surely take centre stage.
Re-live Argentina's entire World Cup win from Montiel's penalty to the chaotic celebrations two days later which had to be cut short after FOUR MILLION fans swamped Buenos Aires
18/12/22 10:58Re-live Sportsmail's blog which covered all the updates as Lionel Messi and Co. returned home after Argentina's stunning victory over holders France in the World Cup final in Qatar.
Fans want to see Lionel Messi fulfil his destiny in his World Cup swansong, but Zinedine Zidane and his infamous headbutt back in 2006 shows why he might NOT get the fairytale win... Sportsmail's MARTIN SAMUEL tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
18/12/22 10:49He came close once before, losing in the 2014 final when Germany defeated Argentina after extra time thanks to a Mario Gotze goal - and has revealed this will be his final World Cup.
Argentina take on France as Lionel Messi hopes to finally win the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
18/12/22 10:37Led by Lionel Messi , Argentina powered past a handy Croatia team 3-0 in the semi-final as they look to land a third title and their first since 1986 when Diego Maradona inspired them to glory.
Karim Benzema 'REJECTS French president Emmanuel Macron's offer to take his private jet to the World Cup final', with relationship with boss Didier Deschamps BROKEN after he had to be sent home
18/12/22 09:53The Ballon d'Or winner has missed the tournament through injury and was expected to be a big miss for Didier Deschamps' side in Qatar, but they have dealt with the absence well.
Messi and Mbappe make up an all-star attack, two Spurs stars play at the back but there's no wingers... who makes it into Sportsmail's combined France-Argentina XI ahead of the World Cup final?
18/12/22 08:27Ahead of the World Cup final, Sportsmail's Max Mathews lays out his joint France-Argentina team ahead of the tournament showpiece, with an all-star attack of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
WORLD CUP RECAP: The final is here! All the build-up as Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Kylian Mbappe's France in Qatar... plus Gareth Southgate agrees to stay on as England manager
18/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar as we build up to the grand final this afternoon at 3pm.
The BBC and ITV will both air the World Cup final after being kept apart throughout the tournament... with Gary Lineker and Laura Woods leading their coverage respectively, it could be the pundits that decide which is the best watch
17/12/22 23:26Like Argentina and France, the UK's two biggest broadcasters have been kept apart throughout the finals until now, when viewers get a choice over which channel to tune into to watch the big match.
OLIVER HOLT: In his last dance on the big stage, Lionel Messi must find a way to carry Argentina across the line and become world champion if he wants to join Pele and Diego Maradona among football's most exalted
17/12/22 22:37It has all come down to this - one man's quest for the greatest prize of all. One man's quest for peace in a life of noise, celebrity, scrutiny and unforgiving expectation.
Emiliano Martinez says Lionel Messi is playing 'better' than he thought possible as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against France, as the Aston Villa goalkeeper labels him 'the greatest player of all time'
17/12/22 22:31Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says Argentina, roared on by 50,000 of their own fans, have what it takes to beat France.
'Messi carries the whole side on his shoulders': Mario Kempes carried Argentina to World Cup victory in 1978... as Sunday's final against France approaches, he reminds the current generation 'the runner-up is forgotten'
17/12/22 22:31You will remember him as the handsome gaucho, long locks flowing behind him as he ran across the pitch to celebrate the goal that won Argentina the World Cup.
'Even some French don't want us to win! But that does not bother me': Tough nut France boss Didier Deschamps gets no credit but he is planning to spoil the party for Lionel Messi and Co in Sunday's World Cup final
17/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT: Before the fire and brimstone of a match which seems to be France against the world on Sunday, Didier Deschamps' mind will stray to thoughts of loss and the bigger picture.
Gareth Southgate will STAY as England manager and lead Three Lions on their Euro 2024 charge with decision made after seeing his reputation grow after valiant Qatar quarter-final run
17/12/22 20:19Gareth Southgate will stay on as England manager until Euro 2024 after being encouraged that the public mood seems to have turned in his favour, despite their World Cup exit last weekend.
Lionel Messi could become just the NINTH player ever to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or in their careers... Beckenbauer, Zidane and Ronaldinho are among those greats to win this football 'triple crown', but who else has done it?
17/12/22 20:15As well as the fairytale narrative of Messi potentially winning the one medal he most craves to cap off his career at his last World Cup, he could also join an elite band of players this Sunday.
Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane are both doubts for Sunday's World Cup final after they were 'excluded from Didier Deschamps' final training side on Saturday', with Marcus Thuram and Dayot Upamecano coming in
17/12/22 19:38There are doubts over the fitness of both Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud after the pair were not included in a team for France's closed training session on Saturday.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina through their last training session before World Cup final showdown with France... after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez hit back at Kylian Mbappe for claiming South American football is 'not as advanced' as Europe
17/12/22 19:29Lionel Messi and Co continued their preparations for the match as they took to the training field at Qatar University for the last time before Sunday's final.
'Both have been very influential': Arsene Wenger believes Olivier Giroud and Julian Alvarez could be the unlikely heroes in the World Cup final - with the pressure on Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to deliver the trophy
17/12/22 15:57Arsene Wenger believes that Sunday's World Cup final could be more about unlikely heroes Olivier Giroud and Julian Alvarez rather than headliners Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insists the World Cup final with France is 'more than just Messi vs Mbappe' but wants his team 'to put in a collective effort' to stop Les Bleus' star player
17/12/22 15:08Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has insisted that tomorrow's World Cup final with France is 'much more than Lionel Messi against Kylian Mbappe'.
Zinedine Zidane 'will NOT attend France's World Cup final against Argentina' because he 'doesn't want to steal the limelight' amid speculation he is set to replace Didier Deschamps in 2023
17/12/22 14:52The French legend, who won the tournament with Deschamps in 1998, will not be at the Lusail Stadium to see if Les Bleus can claim their third World Cup.
France receive a major boost on the eve of the World Cup final with ALL of the players struggling with a virus back in training... meaning Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman will be ready to face Argentina tomorrow
17/12/22 11:31France have received a massive boost ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final as all of the players who have struggled with a virus have been cleared to return to training tonight.
Hugo Lloris says the 'adrenaline' of playing in a World Cup final will help France push through as a virus sweeps through their squad - as he insists their clash with Argentina is 'not just about Lionel Messi'
17/12/22 11:09Defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate did not train on Friday after Adrien Rabiot, Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman felt unwell for Wednesday evening's semi-final win.
Can Kylian Mbappe ever hope to achieve Lionel Messi's God-like status? And will he have to leave PSG to do so? Sportsmail's Chris Sutton and Ian Herbert debate the French star in today's WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
17/12/22 10:36Lionel Messi, at the age of 35, has the opportunity to cement his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time by claiming the one prize he has always coveted above all else.
'If I don't answer you'll say I'm p***ed off': France boss Didier Deschamps fumes at 'clumsy' reporter when asked if Karim Benzema could play in the World Cup final - as he confirms the forward WON'T be involved against Argentina
17/12/22 10:09The Ballon d'Or winner's World Cup journey came crashing down after he suffered a thigh injury in training. But when he returned to training for Real Madrid rumours of a comeback began.
Ousmane Dembele hails former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as 'exceptional' ahead of France's World Cup final against Argentina and insists his side will 'make sure he touches the ball as little as possible'
17/12/22 09:22After Ousmane Dembele left Borussia Dortmund for Barcelona in 2017, he played alongside Lionel Messi for four seasons at the Nou Camp. They will be reunited at Sunday's World Cup final.
WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news and updates ahead of epic final between Argentina and France... as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar
17/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates, as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar...while we build up to Sunday's final between Argentina and France.
France will abandon their tricolour kit and wear an all-blue strip in World Cup final against Argentina... the SAME strip Les Bleus wore during their epic 2018 final wearing blue shorts and socks
16/12/22 23:49France defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday night to advance to their second consecutive final and are now on the cusp of becoming the first team since Brazil to win back-to-back World Cups.
MARTIN KEOWN: Lionel Scaloni will leave France guessing before the World Cup final... expect the Argentina boss to twist - and Didier Deschamps to stick with his winning formula
16/12/22 22:32MARTIN KEOWN: Lionel Scaloni, the youngest boss at this World Cup, has shown his tactical nous by adapting Argentina's system depending on their opponent.
The midfield battle will be crucial, Nahuel Molina must keep Kylian Mbappe quiet and Aurelien Tchouameni has to stop Lionel Messi... CHRIS SUTTON assesses three key battles ahead of Argentina vs France in the World Cup final
16/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: Plenty has been written about Kylian Mbappe vs Lionel Messi and the respective threats they bring - and it will be down to Argentina and France's defences to stop them.
A feisty seven-goal thriller, more shoot-out heroics from Emiliano Martinez or a comfortable win for Les Bleus? Sportsmail's experts give their predictions as Argentina and France prepare to meet in the World Cup final
16/12/22 22:31Lionel Messi has the chance to top off his legendary career by finally winning football's greatest prize, but standing in his way is a France side containing PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
Breathtaking hat-tricks, tearing Arsenal to shreds single-handedly and THAT El Clasico winner: Sportsmail's experts recall their magical Lionel Messi moments as his Argentina side prepare to face France in the World Cup final
16/12/22 22:30Messi has built his reputation on magic moment after magic moment, from his first outings as a long-haired teenager at Barcelona to his age-defying run against Croatia.
IAN LADYMAN: Argentina and Lionel Messi are dreaming of a fairy-tale ending but Didier Deschamps' army of pragmatists stand in their way... France have put paid to the romantic stories of England and Morocco - they are capable of doing the same on Sunday
16/12/22 22:30IAN LADYMAN IN DOHA: After a month of football and 62 games, we have a final that many would have wanted. A clash of continents and a contrast of styles.
MARTIN SAMUEL: This is Lionel Messi's last chance to shape his legacy and rest in the pantheon beside Pele and Maradona... an off day against a great French side will be fatal. No pressure, then.
16/12/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Messi can't have an off day. If he does, Argentina will probably lose. And if he loses then his last chance to shape his legacy, to rest in the pantheon beside Pele and Diego Maradona.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe going head-to-head in the World Cup final will have huge ramifications for PSG... the pair get on well and combine for loads of goals but somebody's going to be left upset and it could lead to a high-profile exit!
16/12/22 22:00It would be naive to think Sunday's France vs Argentina showdown is going to pass by without some form of ramifications on the careers of these two global superstars.
Didier Deschamps stands on the brink of history as the first coach since the 1930s to win back-to-back World Cups... France's leader has overcome injuries, friction in the camp and calls for Zinedine Zidane to replace him to keep Les Bleus moving forward
16/12/22 20:00As in Russia four years ago, Deschamps has once again steered France to the cusp of glory. This time, he has overcome an injury pile-ups, sickness, player rivalries and the shadow of Zidane.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Kylian Mbappe is not in Lionel Messi's league and NEVER will be... the Frenchman's explosiveness will fade with age and nobody of his generation can touch the Argentine genius
16/12/22 19:52GRAEME SOUNESS: What a mouth-watering prospect we have in store. A World Cup final of perfect symmetry, you might say. Messi v Mbappe. Team-mates in the side that Qatar owns.
Kylian Mbappe thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is football's greatest-ever player and will debate for at least an HOUR that he's better than Lionel Messi, an ex-team-mate claims... with the Frenchman to face his PSG pal in the World Cup final
16/12/22 14:06Abdou Diallo said Mbappe believes Ronaldo is 'untouchable' when it comes to being the 'GOAT' - adding the 23-year-old will debate for 'at least an hour' if anyone tries to say Messi is better than CR7.
BOTH of France's starting centre backs are struck down by the virus spreading through their squad, two days before the World Cup final, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate now sick and AIR CONDITIONING in Qatar being blamed
16/12/22 13:17French defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate are the latest players to succumb to a 'flu virus sweeping through the defending champions' squad ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final.
Lionel Messi's dream job as a 13-year-old was to be a PE TEACHER, handball was his second sport and 'Baby's Day Out' was his favourite film as an old interview with the PSG star resurfaces and goes viral back home in Argentina
16/12/22 13:01The 35-year-old is currently joint top goalscorer alongside France's Kylian Mbappe in the major tournament ahead of Sunday's final, as he bids to bag the one trophy that still eludes him.
Patrice Evra labels Didier Deschamps the greatest manager France has ever had 'by miles' as he praises the Les Bleus boss for his '"the team is the star"' approach... with Karim Benzema regularly overlooked for almost six years
16/12/22 12:08Evra believes Deschamps - leading his country to a second successive World Cup final - is the best France manager 'by miles', and hailed his willingness to prioritise the team over star players
Like father, like son! Karim Benzema posts adorable video of five-year-old son Ibrahim working out with him at Real Madrid's training base - all but confirming he will NOT play a part in Sunday's World Cup final for France
16/12/22 11:41The striker was ruled out of the tournament before it had begun after suffering a thigh injury in their first training session in Doha. It has since been rumoured that he may return to Qatar ahead of the final.
Gary Neville calls for Gareth Southgate to 'come out in the next couple of days' and put talk on his future to bed but the Three Lions boss is preparing to sit down with the FA in early January' to decide his future as England manager
16/12/22 10:50Neville believes it would be unfair if the uncertainty should continue into the new year, but thinks Southgate will come to a conclusion that is right both for himself and the Football Association.
The huge pressure to deliver World Cup glory for Lionel Messi could HINDER Argentina and favour France with the star's legacy falling short of Pele and Maradona if they lose, says Sportsmail's Oliver Holt on WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
16/12/22 09:49If France prevail and retain their World Cup title, there's a real danger that Messi's stellar career will feel incomplete. It's a topic discussed in today's edition of World Cup Confidential
France's top sports paper L'Equipe brand Lionel Messi a 'FRENCHMAN' in front of a Tricolour, saying he now 'feels Parisien' as the World Cup final mind-games begin with the spotlight on Argentina's talisman
16/12/22 09:37Messi's future is unclear, with his contract up at the end of the season and moves to the MLS and his home country both being suggested for the player that many consider to be the best on the planet .
Ticketless Argentina fans are flocking to Qatar after 'the FA's President encouraged travel amid rumours of FIFA putting extra World Cup seats on sale'… but touts are punting them at £5,200 a go - FOUR TIMES their face value
16/12/22 09:23Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar will be his last ever match at the tournament.
Karim Benzema is 'furious with Didier Deschamps' after he was sent home by France's manager after his injury but needed 'just THREE days' of treatment... with the striker 'NOT planning to go to the World Cup final' despite playing for Real Madrid
16/12/22 09:13Karim Benzema is reportedly furious with his treatment by France manager Didier Deschamps and has no plans of flying out to Qatar for the World Cup final.
Raphael Varane is 'the COMPLETE package' and is 'incredible', insists former Real Madrid team-mate Toni Kroos, as he heaps praise on the Man United star ahead of his World Cup final with France
16/12/22 09:02The 29-year-old defender has been a key figure for Didier Deschamps' side in Qatar, helping his country reach the final , where they will face Argentina on Sunday afternoon.
WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news as a virus in the France squad leaves Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate ill... while Karim Benzema is 'furious' with Didier Deschamps and does 'NOT' plan to return to Qatar for Sunday's final
16/12/22 08:28Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates ahead of Sunday's final between Argentina and France.
Kylian Mbappe has the speed but Lionel Messi is still the best dribbler there is: CHRIS SUTTON compares the two superstars in seven different categories ahead of their World Cup final clash on Sunday… so, who comes out on top?
15/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: I will be at the Lusail Stadium to watch this showdown between the 35-year-old genius and 23-year-old future of football. It is bound to be a final I tell the grandchildren about.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Is it racist to think the manager of England's football team should be English? No. Is it nationalist? Yes. That's the POINT of international sport
15/12/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Do we have to go through this again? It would appear we do. So for, one hopes, the last time: it is not racist to think the manager of England's football team should be English.
'My guy supporting France': Paul Pogba mocks Weston McKennie's patriotic red, white and blue haircut as he jokes he's cheering on his nation in the World Cup - as pair reunite back with Juventus after USA's last-16 exit
15/12/22 21:09McKennie debuted his new cut at the World Cup with the red, white, and blue of the American flag colored into his hair but Pogba joked his teammate was supporting France in the final.
IAN LADYMAN: Deprived of N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Karim Benzema, France have somehow still found a way to reach the World Cup final… thanks in large part to the performances of Aurelien Tchouameni
15/12/22 18:55IAN LADYMAN IN QATAR: It was in 2018 at the last World Cup in Russia that France coach Didier Deschamps detailed N'Golo Kante to man mark Messi when the teams met in the last sixteen.
Argentina's WAGs fear for their safety and FLEE Qatar's Waterfront Hotel after a late night power cut - and escape to luxury five-star island digs - days after Lautaro Martinez's wife was rushed to hospital after finding GLASS in her drink
15/12/22 16:24Argentina's hopes for a smooth build up to the World Cup final may have taken a knock - after a party of the team's WAGs were caught up in a late night drama at the Waterfront Hotel.Argentina take on France as Lionel Messi hopes to finally win the World Cup final... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
15/12/22 16:16Argentina will take on France in the World Cup finalwith both sides confident of landing football's biggest prize. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
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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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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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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 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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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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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
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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
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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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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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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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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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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
