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Ruthless Kylian Mbappe taunts Harry Kane by LAUGHING at the England captain after his decisive missed penalty that saw France knock the Three Lions out and reach the World Cup semi-finals
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10/12/22 22:47
French star Kylian Mbappe was pictured laughing after England captain Harry Kane fired his second penalty over the crossbar, as the reigning world champions earned a 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals in Qatar. Kane had earlier brought his side level from the spot after Aurelien Tchouameni's first half opener, becoming England's joint record goalscorer in the process. The 29-year-old was required to repeat the feat in the closing minutes with England awarded a second penalty, shortly after Olivier Giroud had headed France back in front with 12 minutes remaining....read
Gareth Southgate will not make a snap decision on his England future and insists he'll 'take some time' to make sure 'the right decisions' are made while claiming the Three Lions 'deserved more' during their 2-1 loss to France
10/12/22 22:29DOMINIC KING AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: Southgate has a contract that runs to the summer of 2024 but he will evaluate his feelings in the coming weeks. He knows a decision is required soon.Ian Wright and Gary Neville lead calls for Gareth Southgate to stay as England manager amid uncertainty over his future following their World Cup exit... as the ex-Man United defender insists he must lead the Three Lions into Euro 2024
10/12/22 22:23Southgate has inspired the Three Lions to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the Euro 2020 final, and has now guided them as far as the quarter-finals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.'He was a JOKE of a referee': Gary Neville hits out at Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio after his string of controversial decisions in England's World Cup defeat by France, insisting he had 'an absolute nightmare'
10/12/22 22:18Speaking on ITV following the game, the former Manchester United defender couldn't hide his frustration with the referee's performance.JESSE LINGARD: England's World Cup exit at the hands of France was all about fine margins... the players will be incredibly disappointed to go out, but they did us proud in Qatar
10/12/22 22:15I began this World Cup believing that England had the talent and focus and manager to make them world champions. I finished watching Saturday night's defeat to France gutted and frustrated.PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham stood out for England once again but it was penalty pain for Harry Kane... as Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for France and Olivier Giroud ages like a vintage wine!
10/12/22 22:15England crashed out of the World Cup in heart-breaking circumstances as they lost 2-1 to France in the quarter-finals. GERRY COX rated all of the players.MIKE KEEGAN: Jude Bellingham has been an England standout during this World Cup and is blameless in a losing cause... with the Dortmund star's price tag sky rocketing after an excellent tournament in Qatar
10/12/22 22:01MIKE KEEGAN AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: The Beatles' classic has become something of an anthem among England supporters at this World Cup thanks to the brilliant Jude Bellingham.'That's why they're the champions': Roy Keane hails clinical France for edging England in nail-biting World Cup quarter-final... but criticises the Three Lions for not being ruthless in the second half
10/12/22 21:53Roy Keane is full of praise for clinical France for edging past England with a narrow 2-1 victory to progress into the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, as the Three Lions are sent packing.Gary Neville admits he's 'absolutely gutted' for Harry Kane after the England captain's decisive penalty miss in defeat by France... as the pundit praises the Three Lions' performance and insists their quarter-final exit is 'not a disgrace'
10/12/22 21:45Gary Neville had admitted he is 'absolutely gutted' for Harry Kane after the England captain's missed penalty proved pivotal in the Three Lions 2-1 quarter-final defeat to France.DOMINIC KING: Antoine Griezmann caused England so much damage with his nous, tricks and flicks that got France moving in the right direction... while it's no wonder Jurgen Klopp was so desperate to bring Aurelien Tchouameni to Liverpool!
10/12/22 21:41DOMINIC KING AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: All the hoopla had been around Kylian Mbappe, for obvious reasons, but Stephan subtly changed the direction of the conversation.ROB DRAPER: England are left with a familiar sinking feeling following their World Cup defeat against France... but this was the cruelest of blows to take after going toe-to-toe with the defending champions in Qatar
10/12/22 21:35ROB DRAPER AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: There are no good ways to lose a World Cup quarter-final. There are just varying degrees of desolation. And yet there are particularly cruel exits.Desert stadium is left deserted as England's World Cup quarter-final against France is played out in front of thousands of empty seats, despite organisers later claiming it was another sell out in Qatar
10/12/22 20:53MIKE KEEGAN AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: England's World Cup clash with France - the tournament's most-eagerly anticipated match - was played in front of thousands of empty seats.'I'm not sure how that isn't a foul': Gary Neville and Roy Keane both insist Bukayo Saka WAS fouled in the build-up to France's opening goal against England after the Arsenal winger was hauled to the floor by Dayot Upamecano
10/12/22 20:12England could have also had a penalty moments later, after the Frenchman also brought down Harry Kane on the edge of the penalty area, but VAR decided that no foul should have been awarded.Flowers are placed in Grant Wahl's press box seat at the England vs France World Cup game, 24 hours after his tragic death while reporting on the Argentina-Holland quarterfinal
10/12/22 16:23Grant Wahl's memory has been honored by FIFA ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash between England and France. The 48-year-old passed away Friday night while at the Holland-Argentina game.England 1-2 France: It's more World Cup heartbreak for the Three Lions after Harry Kane's late missed penalty... with Olivier Giroud's close-range header sending the reigning champions into a semi-final with giant-killers Morocco
10/12/22 14:50OLIVER HOLT AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: France are a wonderful, cultured team but England were better than them for long periods. They deserved more than another episode of heartbreak.From a failed move to Manchester United, his mother-turned-agent causing controversy and clashing with Kylian Mbappe to France's midfielder for the big occasion! Adrien Rabiot looks a man reborn
10/12/22 14:45It was only a few months ago when Man United fans rejoiced at news that a potential transfer for Adrien Rabiot from Juventus had collapsed. Now, he's being called the 'complete midfielder'.Kyle Walker feared his international career was over two years ago, but Neymar, Eden Hazard and Bukayo Saka all name him as the toughest opponent they've ever faced... and now the England veteran will fight speed vs speed to make Kylian Mbappe say the same
10/12/22 14:45JACK GAUGHAN: One cap shy of 50, Walker had written his international career off. With England's stable in his position already bursting, he thought that was it.Gary Neville calls on Jordan Henderson to play key role in shackling Kylian Mbappe... but pundit urges Kyle Walker NOT to 'go forward too much' in England's quarter-final clash with France
10/12/22 11:22The threat of France's Mbappe has been highly discussed in the lead-up to the match, with many suggesting Kyle Walker would prevent the Frenchman scoring.Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sends the Portuguese out in World Cup's biggest upset so far... as a devastated Cristiano Ronaldo storms down the tunnel in tears
10/12/22 10:55MOROCCO 1-0 PORTUGAL - MATT BARLOW AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM: Just when it seemed impossible for the din to become any more ear-splitting, the whistle blew.'I've always thought this would be his last tournament': Gareth Southgate could quit even if England WIN the World Cup as fans 'pick him apart', Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
10/12/22 10:08Though many would expect Southgate to stay on as Three Lions boss, chief sports writerr Martin Samuel suggests he could walk away - even if England win the competition.Licence to thrill! France's top sports paper L'Equipe cast Kylian Mbappe as JAMES BOND on their cover ahead of the World Cup quarter-final... with the forward labelled 'the man England fears' in a confident forecast
10/12/22 08:55Alongside a picture of Mbappe is the seminal headline: 'Losing can wait'. While it claims that 'all England' fears the young Frenchman, who is the top scorer at this year's World Cup with five goals.England lead the World Cup in goals and clean sheets while Gareth Southgate's eight knockout wins is as many as the country had between 1968 and 2016! Stunning stats that give Three Lions fans reasons to be cheerful ahead of World Cup showdown with France
10/12/22 08:46There was a lot of doom and gloom heading into the World Cup in Qatar, with many England fans pessimistic about the chances of lifting the trophy for the first time since 1966.MARTIN KEOWN: Olivier Giroud will demand special attention from Gareth Southgate... but Antoine Griezmann is the player who pulls the strings for France
09/12/22 23:18MARTIN KEOWN: Giroud did not score at the 2018 World Cup, or even manage a shot on target, despite featuring in every single game. He is still a vital cog in the French machine.Hunt's Heroics, Zidane's heart-breaker and a tense draw in Donetsk... England's five previous tournament clashes with France as they prepare to meet again in Qatar
09/12/22 23:18As the pair prepare to do battle for the sixth time at the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Saturday night, SportsMail have revisited some of the epic clashes both sides have played out in the past.A narrow French win, a five-goal thriller and England to win on PENALTIES... Sportsmail's experts make their predictions for England's World Cup quarter-final with France
09/12/22 22:55Saturday night sees Gareth Southgate lead his England team out for a World Cup quarter-final clash with France in Qatar and Sportsmail's team give their predictionsCHRIS SUTTON'S THREE KEY CLASHES: Kyle Walker must limit the amount of times Kylian Mbappe can cause England real damage while Declan Rice must stop Antoine Griezmann from creating for France
09/12/22 22:38England take on France on Saturday looking to book their place in the tournament's semi-finals, for the second successive World Cup in a row and here's three key clashes to look out for'I'll do my talking on the pitch': France captain Hugo Lloris rubbishes claims he's their weak link ahead of World Cup quarter-final with England… as he warns they need 'no extra motivation' to beat the Three Lions
09/12/22 22:32IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: The French press put it to Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps that the English think the former, their goalkeeper, is a weak link, but the coach was not falling for it.MICAH RICHARDS: Beating France would be England's biggest scalp in my lifetime, it's NOT just all about stopping Kylian Mbappe... and Cristiano Ronaldo has MISSED the chance to silence his critics
09/12/22 22:31MICAH RICHARDS: If England beat France it would be the greatest result they've achieved on foreign soil. I would even go as far as to say it'd be the best scalp England have taken in my lifetime.England manager Gareth Southgate is forced to beef up his security at home after Three Lions star Raheem Sterling's family home was targeted by burglars last week during the World Cup
09/12/22 22:31MIKE KEEGAN IN DOHA: England manager Gareth Southgate has been forced to increase security at his home during the World Cup after Raheem Sterling suffered a break-in last week.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Giroud shows no signs of slowing down, Rabiot has been a surprise package while Szczesny kept Poland afloat - but it's been a disaster for Lukaku, Dybala and Onana... The Serie A stars to dazzle and flop at the World Cup
09/12/22 20:03ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Below, Sportsmail runs the rule over the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest stage, and the flops who will have a point to prove when the league returns to action in late December.GRAEME SOUNESS: Teams fear England! They are dangerous and fallible France know it as they prepare to face Gareth Southgate's side in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 18:30GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.It's not just Kyle Walker's job! Micah Richards urges John Stones to stay 'switched on' to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet as Jurgen Klinsmann insists England must 'work as a team' to beat France in their World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 17:01Richards believes that Mbappe is not just a threat down the right, but that he scores goals from all areas of the pitch, and Jurgen Klinsmann added England have to defend 'as a team' on Saturday.England captain Harry Kane insists belief is growing that Gareth Southgate's side can win the World Cup ahead of Saturday's crunch World Cup semi-final against France
09/12/22 15:29England captain Harry Kane feels belief is building that their squad is good enough to win the World Cup, as Gareth Southgate's side prepare to take on France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.Only Kyle Walker, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane would make France's starting XI, claims Jamie Carragher but the former England defender insists the Three Lions have the better SQUAD and the game can be won from the bench
09/12/22 15:08The former England defender says that if the Three Lions can overcome the threat of the world champions, it will be the nation's greatest ever result since the 1966 World Cup triumph.Budweiser's World Cup nightmare continues as the beer giant is forced to make 'alternative, culturally appropriate' player of the match award to accommodate Kylian Mbappe and others who DON'T want to promote alcohol
09/12/22 14:12Mbappe is not alone either with other players including Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri and Morocco's Yassine Bounou also opting to hide the Budweiser logo.Declan Rice shows no signs of the illness that kept him out of England's training session two days ago... as the Three Lions midfielder appears to be in great spirits ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown with France
09/12/22 13:14England manager Declan Rice is showing no signs of the illness that kept him out of training earlier this week, as he looks to be ready for England's quarter-final clash with France.Hugo Lloris insists he is not the WEAK LINK in France's World Cup bid after English media targeted him as Les Bleus' Achilles heel... and warns he will answer his critics 'on the ground' in Saturday's quarter-final clash
09/12/22 11:27The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has come in for increasingly poor reviews as a result of his footwork in Qatar, with The Telegraph claiming that he does not even compare to Jordan Pickford.The mind games begin! France boss Didier Deschamps claims England have 'no weaknesses' ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash... and insists Gareth Southgate is 'not appreciated or valued in his country'
09/12/22 11:26The two nations will face each other on Saturday night, in what is the biggest game of the tournament so far - consisting of two of the favourites to lift the trophy in Qatar.WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Drama around Ben White's exit rages on the eve of England's quarter-final, as Raheem Sterling returns... while Brazil take on Croatia and Argentina face Holland
09/12/22 08:31Follow Sportsmail's live blog for coverage of day 20 at the Qatar World Cup, with Croatia vs Brazil and Holland vs Argentina to come in the first two quarter-final ties.EXCLUSIVE: England fans can still secure tickets for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against France... but for a staggering £7,500! With packages that include a pre-match meal and one of the best seats in the house still available
09/12/22 07:54All general admission tickets for the mouth-watering clash against the world champions at the Al Bayt Stadium, which were priced between £90 and £150, have sold out.Cheers to you, Olivier! Giroud is honoured at a meal with his France team-mates after overtaking Thierry Henry to become his country's all-time top scorer... as he thanks the squad ahead of crunch World Cup quarter-final with England
09/12/22 07:50Olivier Giroud gave a speech to the squad in Qatar after being handed a commemorative France shirt which celebrated the 52 goals he has amassed for the country.IAN HERBERT: France are anxious about the strength of Gareth Southgate's team... with England's set-piece threat - embodied by Harry Maguire - at the forefront of their fears
08/12/22 23:08IAN HERBERT: L'Equipe began the week with a piece about English writers' obsession with Kylian Mbappe, who trained here on Thursday to alleviate fears he may miss the game.MARTIN SAMUEL: Of course the FA want Gareth Southgate to remain in charge of England beyond the World Cup - who is going to do a better job? His brilliance is that he is still positively affecting his players in his third tournament
08/12/22 22:36MARTIN SAMUEL: Who is going to do a better job? Does Southgate want it? Now that's another matter entirely. I've always felt we were watching his last tournament as England boss.Paris' uneasy relationship with Mbappe: He could fire France to World Cup glory again, but in his home city some feel he embodies football's grubby side of greed and excess - SPECIAL REPORT
08/12/22 22:31DANIEL MATTHEWS: On Saturday night, 3,000 miles away, another boy from this corner of Paris will resume his own version of Catch Me If You Can.It would be extremely foolish for England to think that if they stop Kylian Mbappe, they stop France… Ousmane Dembele is finding his best form again after a slow start at Barcelona following his £135.5m move
08/12/22 22:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: If England are to get past France tomorrow, they must put the brakes on the lightning attacker who was sold for more than £100million.IAN LADYMAN: Why do we not believe England CAN win the World Cup? Gareth Southgate's players now expect glory and heroic failure is no longer an option - but the country still needs convincing as the Three Lions prepare for their date with destiny
08/12/22 22:31IAN LADYMAN IN DOHA: They no longer hope to win, they almost expect to. Heroic failure is no longer an option. The question is this: When will the public catch up?England enjoyed a secret Robbie Williams gig at their Qatar hotel on Wednesday night, with the pop star following in the footsteps of Ed Sheeran at last year's Euros as he performed duets with Gareth Southgate's stars
08/12/22 22:31SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: England were treated to a private concert by Robbie Williams at their hotel in Al Wakrah on Wednesday night. And Southgate wants his players to be upbeat and high tempo.'We spent a lot of time together off the pitch': Kieran Trippier reveals his BBQ bromance with Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with France
08/12/22 22:30IAN LADYMAN in Doha: The two players were together in Spain at Atletico Madrid and lived on a complex favoured by many stars from Diego Simeone's squad.Jude Bellingham has been a star performer in Qatar, Saka and Foden are bright young gems while captain Harry Kane could still be dangerous... what the World Cup's leading nations think of Gareth Southgate's England side
08/12/22 22:30Most of the tournament favourites remain in the race as we head into the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There is a heavyweight clash between England and France.Bukayo Saka is a KEY threat, says Dayot Upamecano ahead of France's crucial quarter-final with England... but the French defender insists his side 'WILL be ready' to stop him after receiving advice from World Cup winner Marcel Desailly
08/12/22 17:23French defender Dayot Upamecano has identified England winger Bukayo Saka as a key threat ahead of his side's crucial World Cup quarter-final against the Three Lions on Saturday.Kylian Mbappe RETURNS to training with France and looks set to face England in their crunch World Cup quarter-final following concerns over his fitness after missing Tuesday's session in Qatar
08/12/22 16:39Reports had suggested the Paris Saint-Germain superstar had picked up a knock and may be a doubt for Saturday's crunch knockout clash with the Three Lions.It's crunch time for England as they face reigning champions France for a place in the World Cup semi-finals… 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?
08/12/22 16:16England and France meet in a hotly-anticipated World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night as both nations aim to take a giant leap towards ultimate glory in Qatar. Here's all you need to know.'Kyle Walker is the quickest player I've ever seen!': England's Kalvin Phillips backs club team-mate to stop Kylian Mbappe in quarter-final clash against France... before claiming Harry Maguire's criticism is 'undeserved'
08/12/22 14:53The Three Lions will take on reigning champions France in the next round of the competition after a dominant 3-0 win over Senegal in the last-16.Mauricio Pochettino reveals the moment that sparked Harry Kane's rise to one of the best players in the world... and opens up on Kylian Mbappe's rare gifts and 'good ego' as the pair prepare to clash in the World Cup quarter-final
08/12/22 13:50Pochettino, who worked with Kane at Tottenham and Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain, revealed a meeting telling the now-England captain what he was doing wrong was a turning point in his career.Gareth Southgate's side don't get the respect they deserve back home... England's Senegal triumph WASN'T lucky and France know what a tough test the Three Lions pose, Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
08/12/22 09:50Too many excuses are made that England get lucky in results or they profit from injuries, taking away some of the respect they deserve. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.'I have always said I would like to play in England': Adrien Rabiot reveals his plan to move to the Premier League amid doubts over his future at Juventus... with Manchester United still eyeing the France midfielder despite talks collapsing in the summer
08/12/22 08:58Rabiot has been on form for club and country this season, having followed up a strong start to his domestic campaign with Juventus by playing a key part in France's run to the World Cup quarter-finals.World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo caught up in new Portugal row, Raheem Sterling to return to England's camp tomorrow... and Spain AXE Luis Enrique over their Qatar debacle
08/12/22 08:13Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of four games, including all the latest from the England camp as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against France.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Richarlison's emotional exchange with Ronaldo goes back to the 2002 World Cup and Eden Hazard calls time on his international career... PLUS, I'm A Celeb winner Jill Scott will join the ITV coverage for England vs France
07/12/22 23:15MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Portugal, Morocco, Netherlands, Argentina, France, England, Croatia and Brazil remain in Qatar as we move towards the business end of the tournament.IAN LADYMAN: No full back survives on speed alone and Kyle Walker feels he has learned enough over the years to bring more than a turn of pace into his battle with Kylian Mbappe on Saturday
07/12/22 22:33Walker has played against Mbappe three times in the Champions League (one win, two defeats) and understands the unique problems he will present when England meet France on Saturday night.I'm not convinced by Lloris in goal, but I'm still backing France to win the World Cup… and it remains to be see what impact Ronaldo's sulking will have on Portugal: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on all eight quarter-finalists
07/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: There is just eight teams left in the World Cup. Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has provided his verdict ahead of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.DOMINIC KING: Jordan Pickford is optimistic, enthusiastic and fearless... an error-free World Cup has highlighted once again how critical he is to England's prospects
07/12/22 22:31DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: He anticipated it would be a showdown with Kylian Mbappe and Co and, on arrival here in Qatar, wouldn't consider the idea that England wouldn't reach the quarter-finals.'There are a lot of dangers in their team': France defender Ibrahima Konate warns that 'outstanding' Harry Kane is only one of the threats to France's dreams of winning the World Cup, ahead of blockbuster quarter-final clash with England
07/12/22 22:30DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Liverpool defender Konate, who is vying to start alongside Raphael Varane, knows well enough the damage Kane can do - he has faced the England star three times.MATT BARLOW: Hugo Lloris has seen it all and commands great respect from his France team-mates... but mistakes are creeping in to his game and he is getting caught out by the modern pressing style
07/12/22 22:30MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Losing a showcase final in the same competition on home soil. Lloris knew Kane would feel low, in need of motivation as they returned for a new season.No Pogba and Benzema is a blessing in disguise, reintegrating Rabiot was key and Mbappe is firing: Star-studded World Cup holders France have gone from injuries, scandal and families warring in the stands to tranquility - England SHOULD be worried
07/12/22 19:00For fans who enjoy following the soap opera of France's seemingly never-ending psychodrama, there's never any shortage of material. How have they turned it around for the World Cup?Kylian Mbappe was deadly yet again, Goncalo Ramos showed Portugal life beyond Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham is England's breakout star... but who else makes our team of the World Cup last-16 after a captivating few days?
07/12/22 18:00The World Cup last-16 certainly didn't disappoint us, with some excellent displays by the tournament favourites and some upsets sprinkled in. But who makes out best XI from the last few days?Kylian Mbappe will be FIT to play against England in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final as team-mate Ibrahima Konate says 'there was nothing to worry about' after the PSG star missed training
07/12/22 15:06The 23-year-old was absent from training on Tuesday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of Saturday night's crunch clash against England.'I won't roll out a red carpet for him': Kyle Walker vows to not show Kylian Mbappe 'too much respect' in their highly-anticipated duel in England's World Cup quarter-final with France... warning his team-mates it's now 'do or die' in Qatar
07/12/22 13:46The pair have had many thrilling battles at club level in the Champions League and Walker's Wednesday press conference was dominated by questions of how he can nullify the current top scorer in Qatar.Sacre bleu! Tickets for England's World Cup quarter-final with France are selling for £10,000 - more than 28 TIMES face value - with 9,500 Three Lions fans set to attend showdown
07/12/22 11:15Around 9,500 England fans are expected to attend the game at the Al Bayt Stadium and cheer Gareth Southgate's side on as they look to secure a place in the semi-finals against France.England's route to the World Cup final: A daunting test against the defending champions France, a potential showdown with a possibly Ronaldo-less Portugal and Neymar or Messi to come - who will Gareth Southgate's side have to beat to lift the trophy?
07/12/22 09:54The Three Lions square off against holders France on Saturday evening, in what is a drastic step-up in quality following their comfortable last-16 win over Senegal last week.World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo latest with the forward 'missing training with other Portugal subs to work with first XI'... while England are given Declan Rice scare in preparation for France clash
07/12/22 08:26Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals where England will face France in Qatar.Operation Stop Mbappe: England No 2 Steve Holland reveals 'cat and mouse' ploy England will use to nullify France star... having helped devise a plan to stop Lionel Messi when Chelsea beat Barcelona in 2012
06/12/22 22:30SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: By Saturday, Southgate will have devised a meticulous plan to upset the odds and reach a second World Cup semi-final in a row.PETE JENSON: Antoine Griezmann is the maestro that makes France sing... much of England's attention will be on Kylian Mbappe, but they will be punished if they don't stop the Atletico Madrid star in their World Cup quarter-final
06/12/22 22:30PETE JENSON: Antoine Griezmann is the 'petit prince' who lets Kylian Mbappe be king and keeps the peace in France's surprisingly congenial dressing room in Qatar.Saka's duel with Hernandez will be crucial, Bellingham will be tested by formidable Tchouameni while Walker and Trippier may need to double up on Mbappe… FIVE key areas where England's World Cup quarter-final with France will be won and lost
06/12/22 22:00England vs France on Saturday night will be the most-watched TV event of 2022 and make-or-break for Gareth Southgate's World Cup dreams. Here are five areas where the contest could be won.Olivier Giroud hails Kylian Mbappe as 'the best striker I've played with' ahead of quarter-final clash with rivals England... and hints 'it's scary' how much the 23-year-old can still improve
06/12/22 16:46DOMINIC KING: Kylian Mbappe was the talk of the town again as Olivier Giroud called him 'scary' and Guy Stephan, had an even more colourful choice of words.World Cup star man Kylian Mbappe misses France training, four days before quarter-final clash with England, after complaining of an ankle injury pre-tournament
06/12/22 15:34Kylian Mbappe did not come out with his France team-mates during Tuesday's training session ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with England this weekend.'He's looking like a starter': Ally McCoist hails England star Bukayo Saka's 'excellent' showings at the World Cup... and insists the Arsenal star is only going to improve ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with France
06/12/22 11:55The Arsenal wideman, 21, is the joint second-top scorer at the Qatar World Cup after netting in the 3-0 last-16 win against Senegal, and McCoist heaped praise on Saka.World Cup LIVE: Morocco and Spain still goalless with Cristiano Ronaldo sweating over his Portugal place against Switzerland... while Kylian Mbappe MISSES France training ahead of England clash
06/12/22 08:21Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of today's World Cup fixtures, with Morocco facing Spain and Portugal clashing with Switzerland as all four aim for a quarter-final spot.IAN LADYMAN: Gareth Southgate's tactical tweak to move Jude Bellingham further up the field after dour USA draw is the most impressive of his tenure... as the England boss promises to keep his players on the front foot against France
05/12/22 22:45IAN LADYMAN IN DOHA: Few have made such a dramatic and immediate impact as the one that changed Jude Bellingham's role in his team in the wake of England's USA draw.CHRIS SUTTON: Like the Road Runner, Kylian Mbappe always gets away! England will need to accept it's not always possible to stop the French superstar
05/12/22 22:30CHRIS SUTTON: Kyle Walker could have a near-perfect game at right back and yet there will still be moments when Kylian Mbappe makes him look silly.Roy Keane hails England's 'swagger' and urges Gareth Southgate's side to 'go for it' in their quarter-final showdown with France... as Graeme Souness claims 'no one wants to play' the Three Lions at the World Cup
05/12/22 19:42England swept aside Senegal 3-0 in their last-16 encounter on Sunday, while France eased past Poland 3-1 earlier in the day as the two European giants booked their place in the quarter-finals.
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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
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves