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Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06
The anticipation is only rising ahead of Euro 2024 kicking off on Friday night when hosts Germany take on Scotland in Munich. Several teams will fancy their chances of glory this summer in what promises to be a fascinating tournament. And one of the highlights for those watching on will be seeing the kits that their nation turns out in....read
Jens Lehmann gives his verdict on Germany's chances of winning the Euros on home soil, names England's one key weakness - and predicts who will make the final in Berlin
13/06/24 19:38AADAM PATEL IN MUNICH: It is 18 years since Germany last hosted a major tournament and back then, Lehmann was the goalkeeper for the side who reached the World Cup semi-final.
Mats Hummels will 'LEAVE Borussia Dortmund' hours after Edin Terzic quit over his 'violent confrontation' with the veteran defender
13/06/24 16:02According to German outlet Ruhr Nachrichten the veteran defender's contract will not be renewed and he will depart this summer, ending his 14-year association with the club.
EUROS DAILY: It's All Kicking Off is heading to Germany! Listen to all the latest action from the tournament every day FROM TODAY
13/06/24 12:00Welcome to EUROS DAILY from 'It's All Kicking Off!' as we go on a tour of Germany. After a brief hiatus, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton return to your ears for the first of our daily instalments.
MARTIN KEOWN gives his expert verdict on EVERY team at Euro 2024, including 24 rising stars to watch and predicted standings for all six groups
13/06/24 01:00MARTIN KEOWN: With just under two days to go until the hosts kick off the tournament against Scotland in Germany, Euro 2024-mania has reached fever-pitch.
Billy Gilmour claims Scotland can STUN Germany in Euro 2024 opener in Munich... as Brighton midfielder says he's looking to make up for Covid heartache after he was forced to miss Croatia defeat in 2021
12/06/24 23:19STEPHEN McGOWAN IN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: The Brighton midfielder marked his 23rd birthday with a cake at the squad's hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Tuesday.
Euro 2024 10 stars to watch: DANNY MURPHY picks out the 21-year-old we'll all be drooling over, a resurgent striker who's a threat to England and a defender wanted by Liverpool and Man United
12/06/24 21:00DANNY MURPHY: I've rarely seen a player dribble past opponents with such ease and I'd be amazed if we aren't all drooling over the 21-year-old.
Bayern Munich star Aleksandar Pavlovic is ruled out of Euro 2024 with TONSILLITIS as Germany call up former Liverpool man two days before Scotland opener
12/06/24 12:56The defensive midfielder had earned what was perhaps a surprise call up to Julian Nagelsmann's side having only won a single cap before, featuring against Ukraine nine days ago.
Scotland's form has fallen off a cliff, but Steve Clarke's side can still lead hosts Germany a merry dance at Euro 2024
11/06/24 21:30CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: They had won their opening five matches with an aggregate score of 12-1 and the only goal conceded was an Erling Haaland penalty.
Spain's resort has THREE golf courses and a two-star Michelin restaurant, Portugal have a cooking school and Italy get their own coffee roastery... The top five hotels picked by England's Euro 2024 rivals
11/06/24 17:28England are one of the favourites to lift the Euro 2024 trophy and have spared no expense to ensure the squad is in the most comfortable of surroundings during their stay in Germany.
Micah Richards reveals his Euro 2024 favourites as the former England international tips an 'unbelievable' Germany star to have a breakout tournament
10/06/24 11:53AADAM PATEL: The player scored 18 goals and made 20 assists in 49 games this season and has established himself as a regular in Julian Nagelsmann 's side for the national team.
Germany axe just ONE player from their Euro 2024 squad, as tournament hosts confirm selection for what they hope will be Toni Kroos' dream ending
07/06/24 12:49Germany have announced their final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 - with manager Julian Nagelsmann axing just one more unfortunate player from his squad.
Germany are in turmoil after 'racist' fans were slammed by their team, but that's just one problem! The Euro hosts are unsure about their manager, their FA is divided, and they've PLUMMETED down the FIFA rankings
04/06/24 21:05It's exactly the divisive, culture wars-stoking tripe that a team would rather not have to combat on the eve of a home tournament. It's a distraction in what should be a time of serenity.
Football's new breed of hooligans heading for the Euros: Why cocaine-fuelled teens who want to show off on Instagram have German police on alert
04/06/24 16:00IAN HERBERT: It's unfashionable to speak well of football policing. To do so, some fans will say, is to be a cheerleader for a presence which intrudes on the simple pleasures.
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan 'unsurprised' by results of 'completely unnecessary' poll which suggested 21% of fans want 'more white players' in the team for Euro 2024
04/06/24 15:38The shocking question, and study, saw 21 per cent of 1,304 selected participants say they would prefer to see more white players in Julian Nagelsmann 's team.
FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,
Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Germany: Julian Nagelsmann will be looking to achieve glory at the first time of asking as they host tournament for the first time since 1988
03/06/24 09:05One team that will certainly hope their preparations are in check are Germany, who are playing host to the competition for the first time since 1988.
How I ended up eating kebabs with Lukas Podolski! Germany's World Cup winner chews the fat with NIK SIMON over his £180m restaurant empire, life down the mines and old club Arsenal
31/05/24 21:31EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: There is a buzz around the terminal at Cologne Bonn Airport. Lukas Podolski has just landed in his private jet.
Inside Mesut Ozil's life after retirement as the ex-Arsenal star showcases a DRAMATIC body transformation, can't get enough of family time and reveals his 'newest favourite hobby'
30/04/24 19:00Ex-Arsenal star Ozil called time on a glittering career more then a year ago, opting to immediately hang up his boots part way through the season.
Group of top male footballers 'are planning to come out as gay and have set an announcement date for next month - including couples in a top league'
24/04/24 12:59German outlet Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung claims a group of professionals across the country will declare publicly their sexual orientation.
Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.
Julian Nagelsmann's new Germany deal has surprising clause... after the manager agreed to stay until the 2026 World Cup despite club interest
20/04/24 16:02Julian Nagelsmann's contract to remain Germany manager until the World Cup in 2026 has a surprising clause.
Jerome Boateng's retrial on charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend will begin on same day Euro 2024 starts... after former Man City star's own mother accused him of 'mental and physical abuse of women'
03/04/24 11:16The former Germany defender, who won the World Cup in 2014, is due in a Munich court on June 14, the same day Germany play Scotland across the city.
Adidas have stopped fans from using the number 44 on Germany jerseys due to claims it resembles Nazi imagery, here are seven other controversial kits that have been banned in the past
02/04/24 11:37Adidas found themselves in deep water following the design of their Germany kit for the Euros. Here are seven other jersey that were banned for various different reasons.
Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has FALLEN OUT with Emma Hayes over a 'few problems' and been training 'with the boys', Germany women boss Horst Hrubesch claims
27/03/24 20:53KATHRYN BATTE: Berger has not played in the Women's Super League since December's 4-1 defeat by Arsenal, with Hayes saying recently she had suffered a concussion in training.
Toni Kroos 'nears Real Madrid contract extension until 2025' as 34-year-old midfielder earns reward for stellar season... including reviving his Germany career!
27/03/24 19:17His current deal expires this summer but his employers are so impressed with his performances that they are willing to keep him until at least 2025.
Toni Kroos insists Real Madrid DON'T need Kylian Mbappe ahead of his expected move to the Bernabeu... as he refuses to get dragged into the saga
26/03/24 08:45Mbappe is once again being heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, having informed Paris Saint-Germain that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his contract.
Germany unveil new PINK kit for Euro 2024 which is said to represent 'diversity' in the country... but Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeness labels it as 'nonsense' with strip getting mixed reaction days after England shirt saga
24/03/24 20:30With the Euros set to take place on home soil for the side, both the German FA and Adidas have asserted that the kit reflects the varied fanbase of Die Mannschaft.
Fans joke there are 'two types of team-mates' as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jnr laugh at each other while Toni Kroos CLATTERS Aurelien Tchouameni as Real Madrid stars face off on international duty
24/03/24 15:48Toni Kroos and Vinicius Junior gave respective Real Madrid team-mates Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham opposite treatments on international duty.
France 0-2 Germany: Florian Wirtz nets his nation's fastest ever international goal after just SEVEN seconds to help Julian Nagelsmann's side stun the 2018 World Cup winners - with Kai Havertz sealing friendly win
23/03/24 23:48PETE JENSON: Arsenal's Kai Havertz outdid superstar Kylian Mbappe as the Euro 2024 hosts Germany beat France in Lyon.
Manuel Neuer faces race to be fit for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal after adductor injury forces veteran goalkeeper out of Germany squad
21/03/24 07:20The 37-year-old will miss his team's friendlies against France on March 23 and the Netherlands on March 26 after suffering the injury in a training session.
Sheffield Wednesday will NOT make a move for ex-Borussia Dortmund full back Nico Schulz, Owls boss Danny Rohl confirms, after an outcry from a female fan group following the free agent's assault charge
06/03/24 20:05The ex-Germany international was ordered to pay a sum of over £128,000 (approximately €150,000) to a number of different charities in order for the case to be discontinued.
Fans spot the moment that Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho appeared to pick his nose and eat it on the bench during clash against Manchester City
03/03/24 20:50Garnacho started in the Manchester derby before being replaced in the 82nd minute. Fans were left stunned at Garnacho's actions, which were caught by the Sky Sports cameras.
Toni Kroos announces Germany COMEBACK ahead of home Euro 2024 campaign, with 34-year-old returning three years after retiring from international duty
22/02/24 18:17German Midfielder Toni Kroos has confirmed through social media that he will come out of international retirement ahead of the European Championships this summer.
Mario Gomez reveals how Petr Cech got inside his head in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League final penalty shootout victory... as the former Bayern Munich star brands the ex-goalkeeper a 'monster'
16/02/24 21:47Cech made two saves during the shootout, denying Ivica Olic and Bastian Schweinsteiger from twelve yards and diving the correct way for all of Bayern's penalties.
Jurgen Klinsmann 'needs to be replaced' as South Korea manager, national FA officials rule, as German's methods were seen as 'disrespectful' after country's Asian Cup semi-final exit
15/02/24 18:09The former Tottenham star and Germany legend took charge of the South Korean national side in February 2023, with a contract through to the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Harry Kane and Eric Dier join Bayern Munich stars past and present to pay tribute to Franz Beckenbauer at Allianz Arena memorial service after German legend's death aged 78
19/01/24 14:11The defender first joined Bayern at the age of 14 and went on to play 584 times for the club, helping them win three European Cups and four Bundesliga titles.
Bayern Munich pay tribute to Franz Beckenbauer during their Bundesliga tie with Hoffenheim - marking the Germany icon's death with a minute's silence and special match shirts
12/01/24 20:54The Bundesliga behemoth announced that they would make Beckenbauer's passing with a number of special gestures ahead of kick-off at the Allianz Arena against Hoffenheim on Friday evening.
Germany's first black national team player Erwin Kostedde delivers a touching tribute to Franz Beckenbauer as he recalls how 'Der Kaiser' pushed to give him the chance to play against England at Wembley
12/01/24 10:37Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of the sport's all-time greats after winning the World Cup as both a player and a manager, died aged 78 last weekend.
Minute's silence for Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer is WHISTLED by fans in Saudi Arabia at the Spanish Super Cup - but the reason behind it is NOT what you would expect
11/01/24 09:02Before kick-off, the two teams lined up around the centre circle to honour Beckenbauer, who died earlier this week at the age of 78.
European football mourns Franz Beckenbauer: Sports papers hail 'the player we all wanted to be' after German legend's death aged 78... and even the Italians believe he was the greatest defender ever!
09/01/24 10:07Newspapers across Europe devoted space to obituaries and tributes, with the image of 'Der Kaiser' lifting the World Cup after West Germany's triumph in 1974 prevalent.
Franz Beckenbauer's last photo in public: German football legend was pictured with his wife and son at traditional carp dinner in Austria a year before his death at 78
09/01/24 08:52Beckenbauer withdrew from public life due to health issues - in recent years he deal with a heart problem, issues with his vision and Parkinson's disease - before his death
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer - who won the World Cup as a player and manager - has died at the age of 78
08/01/24 16:24Franz Beckenbauer is in an exclusive club as he is one of only three men, including Didier Deschamps and Mario Zagallo, to have won a World Cup as a player and manager.
Kai Havertz struggled to adapt to life at Arsenal following his £65m switch, but after three goals in his last five outings, is the German proving he is the all-action midfielder Mikel Arteta thought he was getting after all?
21/12/23 22:00His time at Stamford Bridge was below par. A tendency to score goals in big finals overshadowed a poor return of 32 goals and 15 assists in 139 appearances in blue after signing for £89million.
2.Bundesliga clash between Hansa and Schalke is suspended after violent fan clashes... and is followed by a red card and two goals after restart!
10/12/23 17:21Some fans are said to have broken glass and threatened to bypass the separation barrier, with riot policing getting involved to stop the chaos.
So close and yet so far! England have only reached the final of the Euros once in 10 attempts but after the draw for next summer's competition, can Gareth Southgate's side go one better than last time out?
02/12/23 22:31While the Three Lions have managed to lift the World Cup - way back in 1966 - the Euros have been a tournament of misery for England, who have only once reached the final.
Euro 2024 draw: Latest news and updates as Gareth Southgate's England are set to find out who they will face in the group stage
02/12/23 16:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Euro 2024 draw where England are set to find out their group stage opponents.
When does Euro 2024 start and what are the key dates? Everything you need to know ahead of next year's major tournament in Germany
01/12/23 12:58Hosts Germany will be looking to turn their misfortunes around by going all the way on home soil. The national team appointed Julian Nagelsmann earlier this summer.
Arsenal's super-sub Kai Havertz admits his 89th-minute goal 'feels amazing' after rescuing a 1-0 win over Brentford following a 'tough couple of months' scoring just twice since his £65m move from Chelsea
25/11/23 20:21Mikel Arteta was quick to make sure his goalscoring super-sub Havertz received the plaudits he deserved, taking him in front of the travelling fans to soak up their applause.
Jurgen Klopp claims 'no one wants to hear' his complaints over the early kick-off slot ahead of Liverpool's lunchtime clash with Man City, before he jokes: 'I love playing at 12:30'
24/11/23 14:02The Liverpool boss has long bemoaned the 12:30PM timing of matches, with the Reds set to meet Man City in a crunch Premier League clash tomorrow lunchtime.
REVEALED: Germany's players have FOUR issues with Julian Nagelsmann, as problems mount for the under-fire boss - who has lost more than he's won - with Kai Havertz key to one irritant
24/11/23 08:35Germany's players reportedly have a number of concerns with manager Julian Nagelsmann 's coaching methods after his disappointing start in the national team dugout.
Julian Nagelsmann takes advantage of a little-known football rule - loved by Jose Mourinho - to save Germany... but can you figure out the law he capitalised on to infuriate Austria?
22/11/23 16:56Leroy Sane also saw red for the Germans for pushing Philipp Mwene as things went from bad to worse for Nagelsmann's side, after they also lost 3-2 to Turkey on Saturday.
Thomas Muller sarcastically hits out at Germany fans after Turkish supporters took over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin in their 3-2 friendly win
19/11/23 12:42The DFB had anticipated a different outcome in their match against Turkey in Berlin on Saturday evening.
France could be distracted by Kylian Mbappe's future, hosts Germany lurch from one crisis to the next and Spain, Italy and Co are unconvincing: Why England CAN win Euro 2024 next year
16/11/23 21:19Harry Kane is in blistering form and Jude Bellingham is Europe's most exciting talent - England have reasons to be optimistic about the Euros. But what about their rivals?
Liverpool 'target Bayer Leverkusen's £80m-rated wonderkid Florian Wirtz' as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement - but the German is 'also attracting interest from Man City, Bayern Munich and Chelsea'
05/11/23 11:04Despite making a promising start to the season that has seen them win seven of the first 10 Premier League games and score 23 goals, the Reds are looking to bolster their attack.
Gregg Berhalter says his relationship with Gio Reyna will 'take time' to fully heal as the winger is set to make his return to the US men's national team
05/10/23 16:44In a press conference after the roster announcement, Berhalter spoke about the Zoom call he had with Gio before naming him to the squad - and how he thinks their relationship will develop in the future.
Gio Reyna makes his RETURN to Gregg Berhalter's USMNT squad for the first time since pair were embroiled in ugly 'blackmail' scandal... as team prepare for tough tests vs Germany and Ghana
05/10/23 15:03The roster for the United States men's national team's October camp has been released and includes the return of one prominent name: Borussia Dortmund winger Gio Reyna.
Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann 'will face a psychiatric report for anti-social personality disorder' in German court after 'attacking his neighbour's garage with a chainsaw and dodging parking fees by speeding under a barrier'
22/09/23 09:00According to BILD, Lehmann has been involved in an increasing number of unsavoury actions in recent years that will see him summoned by a German court to face a psychiatric report.
BREAKING NEWS: Julian Nagelsmann 'will be Germany's coach for Euro 2024 after agreeing a deal to replace Hansi Flick - and rips up £17m severance package due from Bayern Munich'
19/09/23 09:52The German national team have reportedly come to an agreement with Julian Nagelsmann for the former Bayern Munich boss to take over until the upcoming European Championship.
OLIVER HOLT: Echoes of the saddest moments in Man United's history whisper at you as you stand by the old Munich runway
18/09/23 18:49OLIVER HOLT: There are two thick white lines running down the middle of the tarmac, the remnants of airport markings. But there is not much else to identify it.
Danny Murphy picks out his 'PERFECT' Jurgen Klopp successor once he decides to leave Liverpool... with pundit's No 1 choice the 'real deal'
14/09/23 09:54Klopp's period in charge has been one of the most successful in the iconic club's illustrious history - ending their 30-year wait for an English top-flight title and adding a sixth Champions League .
Julian Nagelsmann 'is in pole position to take over as Germany boss' after Hansi Flick's sacking.... but the German FA 'will have to cover his entire £6m-per-year salary' for Bayern Munich to approve his release
14/09/23 09:31Sporting director Rudi Voller, who is part of a three-man team leading the search for Flick's replacement, has contacted Nagelsmann's representatives over taking the manager's job.
REVEALED: The reason why Kylian Mbappe was left on the bench during France's narrow defeat to Germany in Die Mannschaft's first game since sacking Hansi Flick
13/09/23 10:47Les Bleus suffered their first defeat in six games, losing 2-1 to their rivals on Tuesday evening - with Thomas Muller and Leroy Sane scoring for the hosts.
Jurgen Klopp is NOT available to take the German national job, claims the Liverpool manager's agent... as the Euro 2024 hosts look to fill the vacant position after sacking Hansi Flick
13/09/23 10:06The Germany job became up for grabs when Hansi Flick was sacked on Sunday following a humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Japan. Klopp has been among the favourites for the position.
Germany legend Rudi Voller leads them to an impressive 2-1 victory over France as interim manager - 19 years after he quit the top job - with Thomas Muller and Leroy Sane on target just days after Hansi Flick was sacked
12/09/23 23:06GERMANY 2-1 FRANCE: Goals from Thomas Muller and Leroy Sane at the start and end gave Germany their first win in their last six matches and capped a turbulent few days.
Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick gives blunt reply when asked about the vacant Germany job after Hansi Flick was fired
12/09/23 05:50Hansi Flick was fired as Germany's coach on Sunday in the wake of a miserable 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan and a dreadful run of form by the Euro 2024 hosts.
German FA 'will speak to Julian Nagelsmann and Matthias Sammer' about succeeding Hansi Flick after his sacking as manager of the national side... as they look to steady the ship just nine months before Euro 2024
11/09/23 14:13Rudi Voller has been named interim manager and could continue for the Euros but the DFB are exploring their options, according to the Telegraph.
Ilkay Gundogan reveals Germany have 'no confidence' and are in a 'mental fight with themselves' after humiliating 4-1 thrashing by Japan - leading to boss Hansi Flick's sacking
10/09/23 14:21Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that Germany have 'no confidence' and are in a 'mental fight with themselves' after the team's loss to Japan.
Hansi Flick is SACKED as Germany head coach after 'embarrassing' 4-1 hammering by Japan and winning just four of his 17 games in charge - with Euro 2024 just nine months away
10/09/23 14:12Hansi Flick has been sacked as head coach of the Germany national team following a meeting with shareholders, and just nine months before Euro 2024.
German newspaper BILD calls for Hansi Flick to be SACKED after 4-1 loss to Japan... as they call him the 'worst national coach of all time' and insist they are lucky to be Euro 2024 hosts as they 'probably wouldn't have qualified'
10/09/23 11:21German newspaper BILD have called for national team manager Hansi Flick to be sacked following their humiliating 4-1 defeat at home against Japan in a friendly.
DISASTER for Germany as they are hammered 4-1 in friendly against Japan... but beleaguered boss Hansi Flick insists he IS the right man to lead hosts into Euro 2024 (despite just four wins in 17 games!)
09/09/23 22:38The Germans had hoped the match would mark a new beginning nine months before hosting Euro 2024. Instead it turned into a debacle and their third straight loss.
Hansi Flick clinging on to his job as Amazon film lays bare their disastrous World Cup campaign, Leon Goretzka furious over being left out and a miserable run of just one win in five... Germany look anything but ready to win Euro 2024 on home turf
07/09/23 21:05With just nine months to go until Germany welcomes Europe's finest footballers, their own national side remains scarred by last year's World Cup debacle.
Germany blamed England and Holland for 'caving in' on OneLove armband at World Cup as Amazon documentary reveals how it threw their campaign into chaos, with players discussing the issue HOURS before Japan loss
07/09/23 12:51Germany headed to the tournament with high hopes but their campaign was dominated by unrest between players, a perceived lack of support from fans back home and delicate political issues.
How Germany's World Cup campaign fell apart: Players turning up late to meetings, Hansi Flick comparing his team to geese and cows - and a dour atmosphere at their remote hotel... Amazon documentary reveals their tumultuous time in Qatar
07/09/23 11:12Germany headed to the tournament with high hopes but their campaign was dominated by unrest between players, a perceived lack of support from fans back home and delicate political issues.
Antonio Rudiger and Joshua Kimmich argue in training, Hansi Flick warns his players have NO support at home and the OneLove armband furore looms large... All or Nothing trailer shows Germany's tumultuous World Cup
06/09/23 11:05Unrest between players, a perceived lack of support from fans and delicate political issues dominate the latest instalment of All or Nothing, which focuses on Germany's World Cup campaign in Qatar.
Germany head coach Hansi Flick's role 'hangs in the balance as Die Mannschaft prepare for upcoming friendlies against Japan and France' - as the former Bayern Munich boss rolls the dice by calling up Thomas Muller and SNUBBING Leon Goretzka
05/09/23 15:29After crashing out in the group stages amidst allegations too much of the team's focus had been centred around politics, Germany have failed to impress in subsequent international ties.
'World's sexiest athlete' challenges Man City star Erling Haaland to a RACE after competing at the World Championships... and she's already beaten one of his old team-mates!
24/08/23 07:22Alica Schmidt, who has won two junior European medals in the 4x400m relay, doubles as a model, has 4.3million followers on social media site Instagram and is on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Shell-shocked Germany captain Alexandra Popp admits she does not 'understand what's going on' - as European giants CRASH out of the World Cup at the group stages following a 1-1 draw with South Korea
03/08/23 13:47Popp was left stunned by the events that led to the nation's first-ever exit at the opening round of the tournament and struggled to make sense of the failure.
German press slam 'disgraceful' exit from the Women's World Cup after they crashed out at the group stage in a HUGE shock
03/08/23 12:30The Germans - who have never failed to reach the quarter-finals - were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea, which saw them finish third in Group H.
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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
