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Mexico captain Edson Alvarez limps off the pitch in TEARS… with fears that the West Ham star's Copa America could already be over after suffering a hamstring injury
23/06/24 09:53
Mexico's captain Edson Alvarez suffered an injury that could end his Copa America just as it got started, after going down with nobody near him during their opening clash with Jamaica. The West Ham United centre back went to ground in the 30th minute clutching his hamstring, before leaving the pitch in tears a short while after. The Group B opening match in Houston was a scrappy affair, with the teams separated by just a single 69th-minute goal - a thunderbolt courtesy of Mexico left back, Gerardo Arteaga....read
Is this the best halftime challenge EVER? Brilliant clip shows two fans battling it out at Mexican soccer game - with hilarious consequences
20/05/24 14:45A halftime challenge during a Mexican soccer game has gone viral after both contestants went to hilarious lengths to win.
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.
Inside the £1billion stadium in Dallas overlooked for the 2026 World Cup final, but will instead stage the semis: The venue will welcome over 90,000 fans and has one of the world's largest video screens but has been snubbed for New York's MetLife Stadium
03/02/24 09:02The Maracana, Wembley and the Azteca are among the iconic stadiums to have played host to football's biggest match: The World Cup Final.
Leagues Cup announces new format after Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to glory in inaugural MLS vs. Liga MX tournament... with ex-USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley praising changes
31/01/24 17:00Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to victory in last season's tournament, weeks after his move to the US. This year's competition takes place between July 26 to August 25.
Former Manchester United striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, 35, leaves LA Galaxy after tearing his ACL in June, as Mexico's all-time leading scorer says 'thank you' to fans
03/11/23 23:01'We are grateful to Javier for his dedication and contribution to the LA Galaxy,' said head coach Greg Vanney, describing him as a passionate leader. 'We wish him the best moving forward.'
The White House is to set up a Task Force for the 2026 World Cup
26/07/23 13:16EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The tournament is being held across three countries - the US, Mexico and Canada - which complicates an already-tricky situation.
EXCLUSIVE: The White House will set up a Task Force to prevent visa chaos at the 2026 World Cup - amid concerns that millions of fans will be affected
25/07/23 10:05EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The tournament is being held across three countries - the US, Mexico and Canada - which complicates an already-tricky situation.
Mexico 3-0 Jamaica: El Tri ease into Gold Cup final with Henry Martin goal after just 80 SECONDS - where they will face USMNT's conquerors Panama
13/07/23 05:48Mexico beat Jamaica 3-0 Wednesday night to reach its 11th CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Henry Martín scored 80 seconds in to give the Mexicans a perfect start.
Mexico fan is left with blood pouring from his chest after being stabbed in Levi's Stadium brawl during Gold Cup match... as Santa Clara police launch hunt to find male suspect
04/07/23 14:19WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The victim was left with blood pouring down his face and chest, while some stairwells were painted crimson, as the violence escalated.
Haiti 1-3 Mexico: Henry Martin and Santiago Gimenez net as Gold Cup favorites keep up 100 percent record and book quarter-final berth
30/06/23 05:46Henry Martín scored a diving header 44 seconds into the second half as Mexico beat Haiti 3-1 Thursday night to clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
EXCLUSIVE: 'While we thank Pele and Beckham, Messi is on another level!': CBS star Jenny Chiu on the impact of 'world's biggest superstar' coming to MLS
21/06/23 17:33Lionel Messi won't be the first global superstar to play in the USA - but he will be the biggest, according to CBS Sports' Jenny Chiu.
Mexico FIRES head coach Diego Cocca after just four months in charge... and with less than a week to go until the start of the Gold Cup!
19/06/23 19:35Criticisms had emerged about his leadership, and the complaint came to a head Thursday when the U.S. squad trounced Mexico in the semi-finals of the Nations Cup, a CONCACAF tournament.
New York Mayor Eric Adams bids to host 2026 World Cup final in 'the greatest city in the world' and reveals the region will host 'eight Super Bowls' during the tournament at launch of its official logo in Times Square
18/05/23 17:01ISABEL BALDWIN IN TIMES SQUARE: The USA, Mexico and Canada took their preparations for their joint 2026 World Cup this week but New York already has its eyes on the main prize.
US Soccer could BAN Mexico from playing stateside for two years if homophobic chants are heard at Wednesday's Continental Clasico
18/04/23 20:57A rule adopted by the US Soccer Federation would see the ban of the Mexico national team from playing international matches in the United States for two years if 'discriminatory chants' are heard.
Spanish soccer giants Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad are set to 'headline LaLiga's North American tour' this summer with games to be played in Mexico and San Francisco
12/04/23 23:40This summer's four match tour will begin when Atletico plays Sociedad on August 2 and Betis takes on Sevilla in Mexico, with game possibly set to feature two Mexico internationals.
Mexican referee is BANNED for 12 games for violent conduct after he lost his cool and KNEED a player in the groin after being hounded during Liga MX clash
05/04/23 07:56Midfielder Lucas Romero and his Leon team-mates had appealed to the referee to demand a VAR review, after Club America had scored a controversial equaliser in their Liga MX match.Mexican referee loses his cool as he KNEES a player in the groin after being hounded during Liga MX clash... with the official now 'facing a 15-MATCH BAN if found guilty of violent conduct by league chiefs'
03/04/23 08:50An investigation has been launched by the Mexican Football Federation after referee Fernando Hernandez appeared to knee a Leon player in the groin during a league match on Sunday.
A GIANT increase to 104 games and 48 teams, SIX matches a day and 10pm kick-offs: Read Sportsmail's exhaustive guide to the brand new format of the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico
19/03/23 09:02After the drama and controversy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2026 edition is set to be a big one - in more ways than one. Sportsmail looks at all the changes to the tournament.
US Soccer confirms Club America forward Alejandro Zendejas has committed to playing for the USMNT after fears the dual-national could depart for rivals Mexico
14/03/23 16:07The dynamic 25-year-old winger is a Mexican-American dual national who played for American youth teams in the past - but did not reveal his intentions to commit to one nation or another.
Barcelona 'FINALLY tie up $4m deal for LA Galaxy right back Julian Araujo... after initially filing paperwork 18 SECONDS late on deadline day'
15/02/23 21:26Mexican international right back Julian Araujo will finally be able to make his dream move to FC Barcelona after a deal was agreed between his future club and his current team - LA Galaxy.
FIFA confirms the United States, Canada and Mexico will ALL automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup... leaving three CONCACAF qualifying spots available for the expanded 48-team tournament
14/02/23 20:51FIFA has confirmed that Canada, Mexico, and the United States will all receive automatic berths in the 2026 World Cup.
Julian Araujo's proposed $4m transfer to Barcelona 'DID NOT get completed in time' with the LA Galaxy full-back's future to be decided on Wednesday
01/02/23 06:10The LA Galaxy right-back looked set to make the move from La Liga before the end of the transfer deadline but is now sweating over his future after paperwork was reportedly submitted late.
Marcelo Bielsa 'had agreed to coach Mexico but was rejected by a newly formed national team committee'... with the Argentine boss now Everton's No. 1 target
26/01/23 00:14Marcelo Bielsa was set to become the next manager of the Mexican national football team, only for a newly formed committee of club team owners to decide against it.
Mexican Football Federation fined $10,900 by FIFA and ordered forfeit FIVE total matches for the use of American-born forward Alejandro Zendejas... who just earned his first call-up to the US Men's National Team
19/01/23 20:03The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) was ordered to forfeit a pair of friendlies and fined $10,900 by FIFA for using American forward Alejandro Zendejas.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Mexico legend Guillermo Ochoa will 'undergo a medical at Salernitana ahead of a move to Serie A' - with the 37-year-old goalkeeper available on a free transfer with his contract at Club America expiring in 11 days
20/12/22 19:19The Mexico captain will be drafted in on a free transfer - with Salernitana's first choice goalkeeper Luigi Sepe set to be sidelined throughout January.
USA is the highest-ranked CONCACAF team in the FIFA rankings after its run to the World Cup last-16 as Gregg Berhalter's team moves up three places to 13th and overtakes Mexico
20/12/22 15:17Gregg Berhalter's team was beaten 3-1 by Holland in the last-16 in Qatar after advancing as Group B runners-up behind England. The soccer governing body FIFA has revealed its new rankings.
The legendary Azteca full to the brim in Mexico City, up to 100,000 fans inside AT&T Stadium in Texas, and a taste of Hollywood at the super-modern SoFi in LA: With Qatar's World Cup now over, here's where we'll be watching the games in 2026!
20/12/22 00:22As the dust settles on a sensational 2022 World Cup, spearheaded by the magnificence of Lionel Messi, attention turns toward the 2026 tri-hosted tournament in North America.
REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.
FIFA plan to re-think the 2026 World Cup format after drama of the group stages in Qatar as officials worry 16 groups of three teams will lead to several 'dead' matches... while an option to split the tournament into two halves is on the table
15/12/22 08:50Instead, they risk a turgid fortnight of drab games and dead rubbers, plus the possibility of unwanted controversy, as they try to accommodate 48 teams at the 2026 edition in North America.
Julian Alvarez is nicknamed 'The Spider' because of his dancing feet… his link-up with Messi has entranced Argentina and left the nation sure the Man City forward can fill Aguero's boots as the superstar's strike partner
14/12/22 22:30In Buenos Aires, the semi-final achievements of the boy they call 'The Spider' were being compared on Wednesday to those of Mario Kempes in Argentina's World Cup final 44 years ago.
Lionel Messi is facing calls to be BANNED from Mexico as a 'persona non grata' amid row over him kicking a Mexico shirt in the dressing room - as a furious MP accuses Argentina star of 'contempt' and a 'lack of respect'
08/12/22 12:33Lionel Messi caused a stir when a video of the dressing room afterwards appeared to show the Paris Saint-Germain star kicking a Mexican jersey or flag that was strewn on the floor.
The crazy moment a Mexico fan STABS his TV with a knife and smashes the screen with a flurry of punches in a blind rage after watching his country crash out of the World Cup
01/12/22 14:25The fan starts off by punching the TV and then inflicted even more damage on the screen by stabbing it with a knife. The emotional fan is then seen walking away from the TV.
Is Messi a CHEAT? Chris Sutton says his antics in winning a penalty for Argentina were 'wrong' and he 'stays down too long' in Sportsmail's WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
01/12/22 09:46Lionel Messi's actions have been questioned after the Argentina star rolled around feigning injury to win a penalty against Poland in their crucial World Cup clash on Wednesday night.
Mexico confirms the termination of Gerardo 'Tata' Martino's contract after El Tri fail to make it out of the World Cup group stage for the first time since 1978
30/11/22 22:56After tying Poland on points, but falling short of second place on goal difference, the Mexican Football Federation announced that first team boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has left his role.
PLAYER RATINGS: Luis Chavez throws his hat in the ring for goal of the tournament with jaw-dropping free kick in an energetic Mexican display but ultimately it's not enough for El Tri as they crash out of the World Cup
30/11/22 22:37Orbelin Pineda, Hirving Lozano and standout Luis Chavez put in an intense and energetic performance but ultimately it came too late for Tata Martino's men as they exited the World Cup,
'That's the goal of the tournament!': Twitter erupts after Luis Chavez's 30-yard free-kick puts Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia with fans claiming 'there's no topping' it... but it's not enough to send them through
30/11/22 20:50Football fans on Twitter were quick to celebrate Luis Chavez's stunning free-kick from range to put Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia in the must-win encounter.
Canelo Alvarez APOLOGISES to Lionel Messi admitting 'I got carried away' by his love for his country in high-profile row after accusing with the Argentina star of 'cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag' after 2-0 victory
30/11/22 19:31Canelo attacked the PSG star following footage of celebrations after a 2-0 win over El Tri appeared to show Messi's foot brushing against a Mexican jersey on the floor of the dressing-room.
Sergio Aguero reveals WhatsApp audio message from Canelo Alvarez amid his ongoing feud with the four-weight boxing champion... as Javier Hernandez pledges to defend the former striker against his compatriot
30/11/22 15:47Having signed for Kings League side Porcinos on Tuesday, Chicharito appeared to make light of the situation between arguably the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world and the ex-striker.
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: Tata Martino's time in charge of El Tri ends with an early World Cup exit despite victory... as both sides head home and Poland go through on goal difference
30/11/22 15:00MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: Mexico scored for the second time in five minutes at the start of the second half and, suddenly, they had a chance of qualifying for the last 16.
Mexico 'is in trouble' and must-win clash against giant-slayer Saudi Arabia will be 'tough,' claims Maurice Edu - as El Tri desperately scrambles to get out of Group C after failing to score a single GOAL so far
30/11/22 14:15Tata Martino's team sits rock bottom of Group C after a draw and a loss and must win to have any hope but a victory alone is not enough. It also needs Poland to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina.
FIFA are considering introducing penalty shootouts in the GROUP STAGE of the 2026 World Cup - to award bonus points if a match ends in a draw at the 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico
30/11/22 13:22In four years time the World Cup will be held across the north American continent, with matches set to take place in each of the USA, Canada and Mexico in a trilateral tournament.
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.
Mexico boss Gerardo Martino will 'leave his role after the World Cup', with El Tri facing their first group stage elimination in 44 years as the former Barcelona coach 'targets a return to Argentina to spend time with his family'
29/11/22 15:44Martino is set to step down from the Mexico national team after the tournament in Qatar, according to Mexican outlet Record , with El Tri on the verge of a first group stage exit since 1978.
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.
Canelo Alvarez calls Sergio Aguero a 'hypocrite' and a 'b******' after Argentine leapt to his friend Lionel Messi's defence following violent threat from boxing world champion over Mexican jersey row
29/11/22 01:01The Mexican world champion boxer was left furious after believing Messi to wipe his feet on a Mexican jersey following his side's 2-0 win on Saturday evening in World Cup Group C.
Saudi Arabia and Mexico clash in the final matchday of Group C with a spot in the last 16 at stake for both sides... 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?
27/11/22 22:16Saudi Arabia and Mexico square off on the final matchday of Group C with a place in the last 16 on the line. With progression at stake, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
'He is the biggest disappointment to ever come to Man United': Gary Neville and Roy Keane SLAM Angel di Maria... as they claim the Argentina winger has 'no heart', is guaranteed to give the ball away and has NO end product
27/11/22 08:51The result flattered Argentina, but Di Maria came in for particularly poor reviews, with both pundits also commenting on his disastrous spell with their former club, Manchester United.
Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar bursts into TEARS after Lionel Messi's opening goal reignited their World Cup chances during their must-win Group C clash against Mexico
27/11/22 01:54Following the stunning upset in their opening game to Saudi Arabia, Argentina would have been eliminated from having a chance to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
'Chicharito would've had a hat trick': Mexico fans FUME at the decision not to call up Javier Hernandez to its World Cup roster and accuse boss Tata Martino of 'favoritism' after the country's defeat to Argentina
27/11/22 00:33Fans the fact that Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez was not included in the squad by head coach Tata Martino, as they felt he would have made a huge difference in Saturday's result.
Lionel Messi admits Argentina's victory over Mexico is a 'weight off his shoulders' but manager Lionel Scaloni urges the maestro and fans to 'enjoy' World Cup as 'the sun will shine whether you lose or not'
26/11/22 23:56MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: Messi scored the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win against Mexico and help the South Americans ease the pain of Tuesday's humbling against Saudi Arabia.
PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi produces yet another moment of magic to reignite Argentina's World Cup chances - but Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez disappoint
26/11/22 23:30Messi was almost in tears as he grabbed and shook his jersey in front of Argentina´s celebrating fans after one of the most important goals of his career ignited his team's World Cup chances.
Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Lionel Messi leads his team to a HUGE win with a stunning left-footed strike before Enzo Fernandez wraps it up with a stunner to seal a hard-fought three points in Qatar
26/11/22 16:00MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: One touch to kill the ball dead. One touch to send it fizzing across the turf into the bottom corner. Two touches by Lionel Messi to keep the dream alive.
Rolling in it: Saudi Arabia players have each been promised a Rolls Royce as a reward for their stunning World Cup victory over Argentina... after a national holiday was called to commemorate the seismic result
25/11/22 22:39Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will reportedly present each of his nation's newest heroes with a Rolls Royce after they fought back from 1-0 down to beat Lionel Messi's side 2-1.
Argentina look to get back on track in 2022 World Cup campaign vs. Mexico in Group C... 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?
23/11/22 15:32Argentina will look to avenge their shock opening match loss to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 26 when they face Mexico.Mexico enter the match after a 0-0 draw with Poland.
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.
An ill-advised sombrero, face paint and even an inflatable camel! How Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW squeezed in FOUR games and all eight goals in one day of complete immersion in this strangest of World Cups
22/11/22 22:30MATT BARLOW: I left early to pull off the Qatar quadruple, a complete immersion in this strangest of World Cup tournaments by touching the four points of Doha's compass in one day.
Mexico 0-0 Poland: Robert Lewandowski has second-half penalty SAVED by Guillermo Ochoa as he's denied a first ever World Cup goal, with neither side able to take advantage of Argentina's defeat
22/11/22 12:00The Mexican goalkeeper produced yet more World Cup heroics as he saved a second-half penalty from Robert Lewandowski in an otherwise dour Group C affair in Doha.
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.
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.
Mexico and Poland aim to get off to a winning start in their Group C clash at the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
19/11/22 16:00The two sides will be seeking to get their respective campaigns off to the best possible start when they clash on Tuesday in their second meeting at a World Cup.
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.
'They thrive against the big teams!' Argentina hero Sergio Aguero warns old teammates of Mexico matchup in World Cup Group C, while he also expects opener vs. Saudi Arabia to be 'complicated'
18/11/22 22:02Retired Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has warned his old teammates ahead of their upcoming clash vs. Mexico on November 26. The Albiceleste are unbeaten in their last 10 matches vs. Mexico.
'I can't see it being fun for me now': Soccer fans are 'devastated' after Qatar BANS stadium alcohol sales at the World Cup, as American beer Budweiser says the restrictions are 'beyond our control'
18/11/22 21:22Some fans have already made their way over to Qatar to cheer on the US in its first World Cup appearance since 2014, but many were furious to hear the news of the ban Friday.
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.
Host nation Qatar will get the World Cup underway on Sunday against Ecuador, but beforehand they will look to put on a show at the opening ceremony... so, when exactly is the ceremony? How can you watch it? And who will be performing?
17/11/22 12:38Qatar will be desperate to put on a show in Sunday's opening ceremony, with millions expected to watch on - despite the first game being between two of the lower ranked teams in the competition.
World Cup 2022 news RECAP: England stars hold training session with migrant workers while France's Christopher Nkunku defends Eduardo Camavinga after his tackle ended his Qatar hopes
17/11/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates with England set for an open training session this morning.
FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.
World Cup RECAP: Qatari officials come under more scrutiny over their clampdown on media covering the tournament while England train for the first time and world champions France fly out
16/11/22 08:44Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news as Gareth Southgate's England begin their final preparations for Iran on Monday.
World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.
World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.
Wolves star Raul Jimenez included in Mexico's World Cup final 26-man squad despite not playing for the club since August as Gerardo Martino gambles on the star striker's fitness for Qatar
14/11/22 15:27Raul Jimenez has been included in Mexico's final 26-man squad for this month's World Cup in Qatar, despite not featuring for Wolves since the end of August.
World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.
WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.
The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
