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WORLD CUP DIARY: Spain were accused of purposely losing to avoid facing Brazil, while Kai Havertz's glum Player of the Match photo went viral... PLUS, how the World Cup is interfering with school life in America
02/12/22 22:30
We are now well into this year's World Cup with the group stage of the competition now officially wrapped up. There have been plenty of thrills and spills so far at the controversial tournament in the Middle East. And below, Sportsmail 's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar....read
'It was a really strange moment': Mauricio Pochettino recalls watching Spain chiefs 'turn white' after Costa Rica went ahead against Germany - which looked set to dump them out of the World Cup - before late collapse sent La Roja into last-16
02/12/22 16:20Mauricio Pochettino has described the moment the Spanish FA saw they were on verge of being knocked out of the World Cup, during a rollercoaster final round of games in Group E.
REVEALED: Japan's controversial goal against Spain was RIGHT to be given as a video released by FIFA conclusively proves the ball did NOT cross the line during the build-up - after pundits and fans were left in disbelief that the goal was given
02/12/22 16:03Images from FIFA - which Sportsmail can exclusively reveal - prove the decision for the goal to stand, which came after lengthy consultation by VAR, was the right one.
Qatari TV hosts MOCK Germany's World Cup human rights protest, waving goodbye to the knocked-out nation with their hands over their mouths before they fly home
02/12/22 13:18The German team covered their mouths while posing for their team photograph ahead of their opening group stage match against Japan on November 23.
'Why were our WAGs staying in while England and Wales' drank Qatar half-dry?': Germany's top paper turns the inquest into World Cup exit on to the partners of their 'football dwarves'
02/12/22 13:01The national press of Germany have turned their inquests following the country's exit from the World Cup to the WAGs. Germany fell short of qualifying for the knockout stages despite a 4-2 win.
'This something dirty, we miss that': Antonio Rudiger insists Germany are too 'nice' and lacking 'greed' after their second straight World Cup group stage exit... as the Real Madrid defender admits his country are now 'back to square one'
02/12/22 11:40Germany came from 2-1 down to beat Costa Rica 4-2, but it was not enough as Japan pulled off a surprise win against Spain to send Hansi Flick's side out of the tournament on goal difference.
'We made Costa Rica look like Brazil': Furious Dietmar Hamann blasts Hansi Flick for Germany's 'PATHETIC' showing at the World Cup and insists the manager MUST go after their shock group-stage exit
02/12/22 11:33Dietmar Hamann believes Hansi Flick must go as Germany's manager after their early exit from a second consecutive World Cup.
Auf Wiedersehen! Germany's World Cup failures leave their Qatar desert base for the last time, hours after being dumped out of the tournament, as stars reveal the 's***' mood in their dejected camp
02/12/22 10:45Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug (left), team director Oliver Bierhoff (centre) and forward Thomas Muller (right) boarded the bus as the side left their training base in Doha on Friday.
Alan Shearer cannot resist sticking the boot into Germany, as he posts clip of himself, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in fits of laughter... after the European giants' shock World Cup exit
02/12/22 10:00Alan Shearer was delighted to see Germany fall at the group stage of the World Cup on Thursday night as he took to Twitter to poke fun at the European giants.
A 's*** mood' and SILENCE in the dressing room, players packing up their own boots as some consider quitting... and WAGs waiting for them at 2.45am: Inside Germany's miserable World Cup ending
02/12/22 09:16The aftermath of Germany's miserable exit from the World Cup in Qatar has been laid bare in excruciating detail by German newspaper Bild.
'It's sheer incompetence': There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner that ended up sending Germany home, Sportsmail's Mike Keegan tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
02/12/22 09:04WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: It's been 12 hours yet there is still no proof that Japan's goal was right to be awarded - with Sportmail experts questioning how with so much technology in place.
'It is a DISGRACE!': Germany wakes up to its worst nightmare after an 'embarrassing' second successive group stage exit from the World Cup - with national legends, pundits and fans all furious at Hansi Flick's 'ROCK BOTTOM' side
02/12/22 08:30Bild have laid into the team, insisting 'it is a disgrace' that they have failed to make it to the knockout rounds once again, after they fell at the same stage four years ago.
Shell-shocked Joshua Kimmich labels Germany's World Cup humiliation as the 'worst day of my career' and admits he's 'afraid I'll fall into a hole' and fears 'these failures are connected to my person'
02/12/22 06:47Hansi Flick's side managed to secure a 4-2 victory, but Japan's 2-1 comeback win against Spain sealed Germany's fate as they went out of the tournament on goal difference.
'Absolute nonsense': Germany boss Hansi Flick blasts Bastian Schweinsteiger after pundit's assessment of his side's performance against Costa Rica, with the 2014 World Cup winner claiming 'the responsibility lies with the players'
02/12/22 00:46The former World Cup winner claimed that Flick bore little responsibility for the national side's shock group stage exit, before the ex-Bayern Munich coach insisted he was in fact to blame.
'If I found that out, I would've had a heart attack!': Spain boss Luis Enrique admits he 'didn't know' his side were on the brink of World Cup elimination, after Costa Rica took a brief lead over Germany in group finale
02/12/22 00:16Enrique's side secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 after qualifying second in their group. They would've placed first though they fell to defeat against Japan.
PLAYER RATINGS: Thomas Muller's likely final World Cup ends with a whimper as Germany suffer shock group stage exit, but the future looks bright in the hands of Jamal Musiala following star display over Costa Rica
01/12/22 22:57Germany put in a strong display to defeat Costa Rica 4-2 in the World Cup, but it could not prevent them suffering an early exit. Sportsmail rates both sets of players from the Group E finale.
'You're left thinking that something untoward is going on': Graeme Souness and Gary Neville slam FIFA over lack of camera angles provided for viewers at World Cup after Japan's controversial goal against Spain was allowed to stand
01/12/22 22:10In their final group match, Japan took the lead against Spain when Ao Tanaka poked home from close range however replays showed that the ball appeared to go out of play in the build-up.
'Now you know how it feels': England fans revel in Germany's World Cup exit as they compare Japan's winner against Spain to Frank Lampard's ghost goal in 2010 after complaints the ball went out
01/12/22 21:30England fans have revelled in Germany's shock World Cup exit after they were knocked out on goal difference despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group match.
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany: Germans are dumped OUT of the World Cup despite win with Spain losing to Japan... after Central Americans had led and were briefly heading through before Kai Havertz's double
01/12/22 15:04IAN HERBERT AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: For 30 minutes, Jamal Musiala ran the show. And then the flaws at the heart of the German engine revealed themselves on a night of monumental drama
First ever all-female World Cup refereeing team includes French nursery worker's daughter who first picked up a whistle aged 13, weightlifting Brazilian who was told to 'do the laundry' by footballing great and Mexican who used to be paid £2.34 a game
01/12/22 13:35Stéphanie Frappart will take the whistle for the crucial Group E clash between Germany and Costa Rica in Qatar, assisted by Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina.
WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Germany and Belgium will fight for a last-16 place in their Group E and F fixtures today... while Declan Rice insists England haven't got the 'credit they deserve' after topping Group B
01/12/22 08:23Canada vs Morocco and Croatia vs Belgium will take place this afternoon, while Costa Rica vs Germany and Japan vs Spain will be aired later this evening.
Stephanie Frappart to make history by becoming the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match... and the French official will be part of an ALL-FEMALE team in charge of Germany's must-win clash against Costa Rica
30/11/22 11:03FIFA also picked two women as assistants to Frappart - Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexico's Karen Diaz Medina - to complete an all-female refereeing team on the field.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
FIFA fine German FA £8,800 after they failed to send a player to their press conference ahead of their World Cup clash with Spain due to their training base being a three-hour round trip from Doha
29/11/22 14:33Germany boss Hansi Flick arrived at the main media centre in Doha alone on Saturday, save for some accompanying officials from the German Federation, leading to FIFA launching a probe.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
Gary Neville admits he 'admires' Jamal Musiala for leaving Chelsea in pursuit of first-team football in Germany as he urges other young English talents to follow the likes of Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho and move abroad
29/11/22 10:38The 19-year-old winger left Chelsea in 2019 in search of first-team football in Germany much like Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho did in the past. Musiala is now playing for Germany.
Germany must beat Costa Rica to stand a chance of reaching the last-16 of the 2022 World Cup from Group E... 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?
28/11/22 17:48Germany's hopes of reaching the last-16 of the World Cup hang on a knife edge as they take on Costa Rica. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
Germany star Jamal Musiala is hailed as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner' on social media after his superb display in the draw with Spain at the World Cup... as fans compare the Bayern Munich wonderkid with Lionel Messi
28/11/22 11:09Jamal Musiala has been widely lauded after his eye-catching display on Sunday night, with fans comparing the German teenager to Lionel Messi and backing him to win the Ballon d'Or.
PLAYER RATINGS: Dani Olmo stars again in the Spain attack along with Alvaro Morata... but Thomas Muller flops leading Germany's front line before being outclassed by super sub Niclas Fullkrug who boosted Germans' World Cup hopes after late goal
27/11/22 22:59Spain and Germany could only play out a tense 1-1 draw on a crucial night of World Cup action that leaves Group E on a knife edge. Here is how Sportsmail rated both sets of players.
'He showed us his determination': Germany boss Hansi Flick heaps praise on super-sub Niclas Fullkrug after his strike rescued a point against Spain and kept World Cup hopes alive
27/11/22 22:53Hansi Flick praised the determination of Niclas Fullkrug after he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Spain and keep Germany's World Cup hopes alive.
'Gap' as a nickname because of his front teeth, Eye of the Tiger as his motivational music... and the story of how a tooth ended up in his head! Football fans revel in Germany saviour Niclas Fullkrug's weird Wikipedia page
27/11/22 22:03Fans have flocked to Niclas Fullkrug's Wikipedia page following his goal-scoring cameo in Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain, and found a page full of bizarre and amusing facts about the striker.
How rock-bottom, one-point Germany can STILL qualify for the knock-out stages of the World Cup... but it relies on BOTH final day matches going their way
27/11/22 21:57Niclas Fullkrug's late qualiser against Spain helped Germany cling on to their World Cup hopes but they still need a lot to go their way in order to progress.
Rival fans flock to social media to mock Germany after SIX players are caught offside from a free-kick in their World Cup draw with Spain
27/11/22 21:08Fans have taken to social media to mock the German national side, after a free-kick that saw six players standing in offside position.
Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug's lashed leveller helps the Germans cling on to their World Cup hopes - but whether they qualify is out of their hands - after Alvaro Morata's fine opener
27/11/22 15:11MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: Niclas Fullkrug's nickname is Lucke. Nothing lucky about the way he took his goal, mind, or the point that drags Germany back into this World Cup.
WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.
Germany manager Hansi Flick faces the media alone ahead of Sunday's match with Spain because their base is TOO FAR away from Doha... as he insists he 'didn't want a player to spend three hours on the road'
26/11/22 16:02Germany's under-pressure coach did his best to stress that everything was normal ahead of a must-win date with Spain but you only had to look and listen to see that wasn't the case.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Travel issues might have caused Keane and Souness' confrontation... while there could be an unwanted hat-trick for commentator Sam Matterface when England face the USA!
24/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has provided football fans with several highs and lows, on and off the pitch - including a testy argument involving Roy Keane.
Germany face likely must-win clash when they take on Spain in Group E of the 2022 World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
24/11/22 18:30With the clash quickly approaching off the back of their contrasting starts to the World Cup, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
'Why are you trying to mug the opposition off?' Gabby Agbonlahor lays into Antonio Rudiger for mocking Japan's Takuma Asano before Germany's shock World Cup defeat and claims he 'got his karma'
24/11/22 16:38Gabby Agbonlahor has hit out at Antonio Rudiger for his perceived mockery of a Japanese forward as Germany lost 2-1 in one of the shocks of the World Cup so far.
Jurgen Klinsmann says Germany need a 'MIRACLE' to get out of their World Cup group after shock Japan loss as he slams Hansi Flick's side for thinking they would 'cruise' their opener... with must-win clash with Spain looming
24/11/22 14:52Having crashed out of the 2018 World Cup before the knockout stages, Germany are staring down the barrel of early elimination once again with a daunting clash with Spain up next.
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus claims Hansi Flick gave Japan 'an invitation to attack' by taking off Havertz, Muller and Musiala early in shock defeat - and compares it to when he was subbed off in 1999 Champions League final
24/11/22 12:21The German legend likened the result to Bayern Munich's last-minute defeat to Manchester United in the 1999 Champions League final - in which Matthaus was taken off late on.
The Germans find something else to be upset about! WAG shows off her goosebumps as she joins fans complaining that Qatar stadiums are too COLD after her hubby's 2-1 defeat to Japan
24/11/22 11:34Christina Ginter, who is married to German football player Matthias Ginter, stood shivering in the stands as she watched her husband's team lose 2-1 to Japan in a shock defeat yesterday.
'We're here to play football, not to give a political message': Belgium's Eden Hazard takes aim at Germany for covering their mouths in protest of FIFA's OneLove armband ban before shock defeat against Japan
24/11/22 11:21The Real Madrid forward claimed that the four-time World Cup winners might have made a better impact had they focused more on winning the game than making a statement in the game.
'There were huge celebrations in the media centre when Germany lost': Sportsmail's team in Doha tell WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL why shock defeat by Japan was so welcome (and that's WITHOUT mentioning Rudiger's showboating!)
24/11/22 10:17Following the game, there were huge celebrations in the press box and the main media centre in Doha, and Barlow insists that people enjoy seeing teams like Germany lose.
Kai Havertz and Germany's defence are savaged by Bild's ratings after shock World Cup loss to Japan... with coach Hansi Flick also given a low score as 2014 winners face a battle to avoid an early exit with Spain up next
24/11/22 06:28Newspaper Bild gave Havertz a 5 - the second lowest possible score - in their ratings for Wednesday's 2-1 defeat - a result that leaves Germany staring at an early exit.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Issues around the OneLove armband still ripple while Japan received a heroes welcome at their hotel after beating Germany
23/11/22 22:44The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has caused a series of upsets on and off the pitch. In light of that, Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha.
OLIVER HOLT: Antonio Rudiger stood frozen in SHOCK having been showboating not long before… it may be hard to accept that Germany have become also-rans, but the evidence is mounting
23/11/22 22:25OLIVER HOLT: When the final whistle went Antonio Rudiger, the defender many of us have come to associate with modern German indomitability, stood rooted to the spot inside the Japan area.
Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma credits Saudi Arabia's shock win against Argentina as 'inspiration' for Japan's 2-1 victory over Germany, while Ritsu Doan calls it 'the best day of my career' after bagging the equaliser
23/11/22 20:40Japan's players said they were inspired by Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina on Tuesday as they caused another huge World Cup upset with their giant-killing of Germany in Doha.
'They beat us with their efficiency': Germany boss Hansi Flick laments 'bitterly disappointing' defeat by Japan - after his side were beaten 2-1 despite having 78 per cent possession
23/11/22 17:41Hansi Flick has lamented his Germany side's 'bitterly disappointing' 2-1 loss to Japan in their opening match of the World Cup.
'It was out of order. ARROGANT. There's only one team laughing now': Ex-Germany star Didi Hamann BLASTS prancing Antonio Rudiger for 'mocking' Takuma Asano when Japan were 1-0 down… before the forward hit shock winner for underdogs
23/11/22 17:14Antonio Rudiger was accused of 'mocking' Takuma Asano by altering his running style to exaggerate his movements while racing him to the ball. Rudiger was also seen laughing.
PLAYER RATINGS: Super sub Takuma Asano's inspired performance off the bench leads Japan to memorable World Cup win... while Nico Schlotterbeck is the weak link in disastrous result for Hansi Flick's Germany
23/11/22 16:56In a remarkable afternoon at the Khalifa International Stadium, a courageous Japan side fought back to pull off a memorable 2-1 win over Germany thanks to late goals from Ritsu Dona and Takuma Asano.
'If you conceded a goal like that in training, you would stop and say are you concentrating?!': Roy Keane rips into Germany's 'schoolboy' defending as Hansi Flick's side suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their World Cup Group E opener
23/11/22 16:23Roy Keane has criticised the German defending as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their World Cup opener on Wednesday
Germany are now facing the prospect of ANOTHER early World Cup exit after their shock loss to Japan with daunting clash with Spain up next for Hansi Flick's side... and it's likely to be Belgium in the last-16 if they scrape through
23/11/22 15:33Having crashed out early four years ago, the Germans face the prospect of having to beat Spain in their next game to keep knockout stage ambitions alive.
'This is what happens when you focus only on politics': Fans insist Germany 'DESERVED to lose' to Japan after Hansi Flick's men covered their mouths in a pre-match photo in protest of FIFA's OneLove armband ban
23/11/22 15:26Germany's players made a statement in their pre-match team photo before facing Japan as they covered their mouths in protest at being blocked from wearing an anti-discrimination armband.
'It is nice to see England get a taste of their own medicine!': Roy Keane revels in Germany wonderkid Jamal Musiala opting against representing the Three Lions at international level insisting 'they took Grealish and Rice' from the Republic of Ireland
23/11/22 14:32Roy Keane has thrown a cheeky dig in England's direction as he revelled in Jamal Musiala's decision to represent Germany ahead of the Three Lions.
The south London schoolboy who is Germany's next superstar: Meet midfielder Jamal Musiala, 19, who grew up in Croydon and represented England at youth level - but rejected the Three Lions to play for country of his birth
23/11/22 11:55Jamal Musiala cut his teeth in England as a youngster, running through the national youth system all the way to the England Under-21 but has opted to play for his country of birth in the World Cup.
Youssoufa Moukoko is set for his World Cup debut just days after his 18th birthday... and the German star is ready to prove that his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham is not the only teenage sensation in Qatar
23/11/22 10:10The Borussia Dortmund teenager with the eyes of the Premier League on him is ready to take centre stage in the world's greatest tournament - and this time, it is not Jude Bellingham.
Germany 1-2 Japan: Underdogs Japan produce the World Cup's SECOND huge upset in 24 hours, netting two late goals to stun Germany - the country where BOTH scorers play their club football
23/11/22 09:00GERMANY 1-2 JAPAN - IAN LADYMAN: This was another remarkable afternoon in Doha as a game that Germany had controlled for long was turned on its head by a courageous Japan side.
With low expectations and an apathetic public back home, this World Cup is a free hit for Hansi Flick... as his resurgent but inconsistent Germany side look to bounce back from a dismal Euro 2020 campaign
23/11/22 08:43KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: After a dismal performance at Euro 2020, this World Cup is a free hit for new boss Hansi Flick - and not just because many fans back home won't be watching.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.
Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is ruled OUT of Germany's World Cup opener against Japan with 'a knee problem'... as winger misses national side's final training session before travelling to Doha
22/11/22 10:35Hansi Flick's side completed their final training session before they travel to Doha in preparation for their first Group E game - however the Bayern winger wasn't present for the session.
KATHRYN BATTE: Lionel Messi is more primed than ever for global glory... a strong and unified Argentina gives the generational star a final shot at his World Cup dream and the chance to emulate Diego Maradona
21/11/22 22:30It would be unfair for Lionel Messi to retire without winning a World Cup.' Those were the words of Spain manager Luis Enrique last week. And it is a sentiment shared by many in Qatar.
WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: Starting Bukayo Saka ahead of Phil Foden against Iran is 'an interesting call' from Gareth Southgate... but with Arsenal topping the Premier League and the winger in form, it's hard to really argue
21/11/22 10:21The former Celtic forward admitted it was an 'interesting call' to play Saka ahead of Foden, and suggested that perhaps Raheem Sterling's poor form could see him dropped on Monday.
England captain Harry Kane could miss the World Cup SEMI-FINAL if he defies FIFA kit rules with OneLove rainbow armband crusade... with players threatened with bookings before games and bans if they wear it
21/11/22 08:34Kane could receive a yellow card for wearing the armband before Gareth Southgate's side kick off their campaign at the Khalifa Stadium. There is now a question mark over potential punishments.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
Harry Kane could MISS England's final group game against Wales as FIFA threaten to book captains at the World Cup who wear OneLove armband - but the Three Lions skipper insists 'he wants to wear it' in defiant stance against Qatar's anti-LGBT laws
20/11/22 18:17The controversial 'OneLove' armband saga descended into farce on the eve of England's World Cup opener against Iran amid concerns captain Harry Kane could be booked if he wears it.
2014 World Cup winners Germany get their tournament underway when they take on Japan in Group E... 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?
20/11/22 13:13So, with the World Cup clash between Germany and Japan quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know about the Germany vs Japan clash below.
World Cup captains wearing One Love armbands could be booked BEFORE kick off for breaching FIFA's equipment rules, with England braced for a fine over slogan that will promote inclusivity in Qatar
20/11/22 12:41Players who wear One Love armbands at the Qatar World Cup may risk being booked before kick-off for breaching FIFA's equipment rules.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.
Free scoring Werder Bremen striker Niclas Fullkrug forced out of Germany's first training session in Qatar with flu... but Thomas Muller and Antonio Rudiger return to from injury
19/11/22 14:50Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug, who scored the winner in their last warmup game against Oman on Wednesday, missed his team's first training on Qatari soil with a flu virus, the team said on Saturday.
England's £1.3BILLION team is the most expensive at the World Cup ahead of Brazil, France and Spain - with Jude Bellingham the most valuable star at £177m, study claims... with Costa Rica lowest
19/11/22 12:03According to the CIES Football Observatory , England's 26 players in Qatar are worth a combined £1.305billion (€1.499bln), with the midfielder making up £176.9million of that total.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.
JURGEN KLINSMANN EXCLUSIVE: The first big trophy I won was the World Cup... It can be the same for Kane: World Cup icon backs England skipper and fellow Spurs hero to deliver a trophy in Qatar
18/11/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'Hey I am still playing you know,' he laughs. 'I play in an over-45 team every Sunday morning here. It's not going so well sometimes. The mind tells me one thing.
REVEALED: England have picked an alcohol-free luxury beach resort and Belgium have a theme park with go-karts, while reigning champions France plumped for a lavish 'Arabian Palace'... where all 32 teams are staying for the Qatar World Cup
18/11/22 18:00The majority of the teams have chosen to be right in the thick of the action by staying in or around the capital city, Doha. Here is where all 32 of the nations competing are staying.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.
Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.
WORLD CUP SECRET SCOUT: Bayern stars Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala and Premier League pair Moises Caicedo and Brenden Aaronson are among 10 emerging players to keep an eye on in Qatar
17/11/22 22:00The competition will provide an opportunity for stars young and old to announce themselves on the global stage - so here's our SECRET SCOUT'S list of 10 emerging players to keep an eye on...
CHRIS SUTTON: One last shot at glory! For golden oldies like Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema and so many other modern greats, the 2022 World Cup will be their final act on the biggest stage - can they deliver the trophy?
17/11/22 22:00The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and Gareth Bale might all never get another chance to hold the famous Jules Rimet trophy aloft.
Harry Kane is the bookies' favourite to win a second World Cup Golden Boot, while France duo Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema are tipped to give the England captain a run for his money... but goal machine Robert Lewandowski is a 33-1 outsider!
17/11/22 21:00Sportsmail have decided to look at those who will be in contention for the Golden Boot following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Harry Kane is currently the favourite while Kylian Mbappe comes in second.
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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
