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Revealed: Why it took VAR almost TWO HOURS to disallow Argentina's last-gasp equaliser in 2-1 defeat by Morocco in fiery Olympics clash
25/07/24 07:21
Morocco set the Paris Olympics football competition alight with their dramatic win over the much-fancied Argentina on Wednesday in a game absolutely brimming with controversy. The Atlas Lions came out 2-1 winners from the match, which saw the Argentinian anthem booed ahead of kick-off, flares, cups and bottles thrown at Albiceleste players and a near two-hour delay. The Olympics, held in the French capital, comes just over a week after Enzo Fernandez caused controversy after filming himself and some of his team-mates singing an allegedly racist song targeting the France football team. ...read
Argentina 2-2 Morocco - Olympic football RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Cristian Medina scores 106TH-MINUTE equaliser to complete comeback for South Americans
24/07/24 12:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Argentina took on Morocco on the opening day of the Olympic football tournament.
Goalkeeper makes INCREDIBLE howler in 11-0 U17 Women's World Cup qualifying thrashing... as fans ask 'what on earth was the keeper doing?'
08/02/24 13:37While Niger had initially held out for 18 minutes, the Moroccans broke the floodgates before then putting a further 10 goals past the side that has never reached the tournament proper.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui involved in heated exchange with DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba... sparking full-time fracas after ill-tempered draw at AFCON
21/01/24 19:44The mass melee was sparked by a heated exchange between Morocco boss Walid Regragui and DR Congo defender Chancel Mbemba.
Tanzania coach SACKED just one game into AFCON after picking up an eight-match touchline ban for a furious rant accusing Morocco of influencing referee appointments
20/01/24 13:03Tanzania have sacked their manager one game into the African Cup of Nations after he picked up an eight-match touchline ban for accusing Morocco of influencing referee appointments.
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's charge
12/01/24 13:00The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. Mail Sport previews each group in the competition.
Man United star Sofyan Amrabat gets Morocco call-up for Africa Cup of Nations.... but Hannibal Mejbri is left out by Tunisia as a January loan away from Old Trafford looms for youngster
28/12/23 13:07Andre Onana was perhaps the most high-profile inclusion of the lot, with the under-fire Cameroonian star named in Rigobert Song's final list despite tensions with the country's federation.
Man United's 'first-choice striker target Serhou Guirassy snubs the Red Devils for a Premier League rival'... leaving Erik ten Hag 'to turn to Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri'
23/12/23 00:42Manchester United have reportedly turned their attention to Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, as their first-choice target Serhou Guirassy is set on a move elsewhere in the winter window.
Controversial former Spain manager Jorge Vilda returns to football... as the World Cup-winning coach takes over the Morocco Women's team after being sacked by his country amid the Luis Rubiales kiss-gate scandal
13/10/23 07:36Vilda - who was closely linked to the disgraced former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales - was dismissed by his country after they won the World Cup following a number of controversies.
Sofyan Amrabat has been made to wait at Man United - first for a move and then for his debut - but the Moroccan World Cup hero is already showing signs he can play a crucial role for Erik ten Hag's side
27/09/23 12:00CHRIS WHEELER: United's interest remained but the club had to shift players out before making their move for Amrabat after exhausting a tight budget with after spending £180million.
Hakim Ziyech, Sofyan Amrabat and Europe's elite amongst those to send prayers and messages of support to victims after 1,037 dead and 1,200 injured in Morocco's biggest earthquake in 120 years
09/09/23 15:45Real Madrid and PSG have joined Morocco internationals Sofyan Amrabat and Hakim Ziyech in sending messages of support to the victims of the Morocco earthquake.
Manchester United new boy Sofyan Amrabat withdraws from Morocco duty due to INJURY as Erik ten Hag is faced with another headache after difficult start to the season
08/09/23 06:07The Moroccan midfielder joined United on an initial season-long loan on deadline day from Fiorentina, with the Red Devils paying the Italian side an £8million loan fee.
Manchester United target Sofyan Amrabat is training ALONE at Fiorentina as he awaits a move... but they need to sell players first, even after Liverpool pulled out
24/08/23 05:14Amrabat has been excluded from Fiorentina's 24-man squad for Thursday's Europa Conference League play-off, first leg fixture away to Rapid Vienna.
Al-Hilal confirm signing of Moroccan goalkeeper Bono from Sevilla for £17.9m, with the World Cup hero playing his last game for Spanish club in Super Cup defeat by Man City
17/08/23 21:46Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Moroccan goalkeeper Bono from LaLiga side Sevilla on a three-year deal.
BBC are blasted over Jonathan Pearce gaffe after the football commentator mumbled during the French national anthem at the Women's World Cup and asked: 'Was I on air there?'
08/08/23 15:51Viewers have criticised BBC football commentator Jonathan Pearce after the broadcaster was heard speaking in the background as the French national anthem played at the Women's World Cup.
France set up World Cup quarter-final clash with hosts Australia after four-goal rout of Morocco with Eugenie Le Sommer at the double
08/08/23 12:53France had the contest settled by the midway point of the first-half as they eased into a 3-0 lead and were able to lift their foot off the accelerator after the break.
Meet Nouhaila Benzina: The hijab-wearing footballer making World Cup history! After lengthy FIFA ban and controversy, Morocco star has become the FIRST player to wear the Islamic headscarf at the women's tournament
30/07/23 15:15When she stepped out onto the pitch for Morocco's second fixture at the Women's World Cup, she became the very first player to wear a hijab at the tournament.
Nouhaila Benzina makes history as she becomes the first ever player to wear a hijab at a World Cup in Morocco's win over South Korea
30/07/23 07:15Morocco claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a win over South Korea in Group H making history by becoming the first team to wear a hijab at a World Cup.
BBC forced to apologise for 'inappropriate' question at Women's World Cup to Morocco's captain after reporter asks what life was like for her 'gay players' in strict anti-LGBT country
25/07/23 00:17A FIFA representative shut down the question, assessing that asking if any Morocco players were gay could have 'endangered' them.
WORLD CUP NOTEBOOK: FIFA shut down Morocco's press conference, players wear neck collars to prevent concussion... and a sinkhole swallows up a piece of Auckland
24/07/23 16:48KATHRYN BATTE: Cristianoa Girelli scored an 87th-minute header to give the Italians a dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina, to go level with Sweden on three points at the top of Group G.Shocking question at Women's World Cup press conference 'endangered players' after reporter asked Morocco captain whether there were any gay players playing for a country where homosexuality is illegal
24/07/23 05:37A FIFA representative has shut down a shocking question at a Women's World Cup press conference that 'endangered' Moroccan players by asking whether or not any were gay.
Women's World Cup 2023 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
18/07/23 14:53With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.
Man United target Sofyan Amrabat led Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals, duelled with Declan Rice in a European final and is available for just £30m - but how would he fit in at Old Trafford?
11/07/23 19:00With a blistering sprint and full-blooded slide tackle, Sofyan Amrabat launched himself into the footballing public's consciousness and cemented himself as the breakout star of the Qatar World Cup.
Manchester United rekindle their interest in Qatar World Cup star... who is now available for just £30m
04/07/23 20:51United have agreed the £55m signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea and their next priority is to sign a striker, then a keeper. United's budget is restricted while their takeover is incomplete.
Manchester United and Arsenal target Sofyan Amrabat claims 'it would be nice to play in the Premier League' as he fuels speculation over a move by claiming English football 'could suit him'
07/06/23 06:46In January, Amrabat was touted for a move to Chelsea and Liverpool and more recently, he has been linked with Manchester United, Barcelona and even Arsenal.
Fiorentina star Luca Ranieri 'fakes an injury' to allow his Muslim team-mate Sofyan Amrabat to break his Ramadan fast during clash with Inter Milan - as he goes to ground with no-one near him to force a stoppage in play
04/04/23 08:13The Moroccan World Cup hero was seen kneeling by the sideline eating a banana and drinking water in the second minute of stoppage time with his side 1-0 up, after Ranieri went down.
Belgian top-flight player Sofian Kiyine 'avoids serious injury' after crashing through wall of a SPORTS HALL just yards away from where children were playing... as coach says they were 'lucky' and said it sounded like a 'gas explosion'
01/04/23 11:46Moroccan footballer Sofian Kiyine has reportedly avoided serious injury after a horrific car crash that sent him through the wall of a sports hall in Belgium.
Belgian top-flight footballer Sofian Kiyine is rushed to hospital after crashing through wall of a SPORTS HALL, where stunned kids were playing just yards away, when he lost control and hit a roundabout at speed
31/03/23 07:56Children were just yards away in the sports hall at the time of the crash and were left shocked as the vehicle plunged through the wall, but thankfully no one else was hurt.
Morocco 2-1 Brazil: World Cup's shock specialists maintain their form from Qatar as Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri ruin Casemiro's first match as Selecao captain - despite the Man United star scoring
26/03/23 00:56Abdelhamid Sabiri struck the winner in the 79th minute as Morocco showed that becoming the first Arab or African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals last year was no fluke.
PSG star Achraf Hakimi's lawyer insists the allegation he raped a woman at his home is 'false'... with the Moroccan 'making himself available to authorities' as French prosecutors investigate
01/03/23 12:06A 24-year-old woman has accused Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, 24, of raping her at his home in a Paris suburb on February 25.
Marseille 'look to have beaten Leeds, Leicester and Napoli to sign Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi'... with the Angers midfielder set to stay in France in a €10m move
27/01/23 19:44Marseille look to have signed Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, despite interest from clubs in the Premier League and Serie A. The Angers midfielder, 22, was a target for Leeds United and Leicester City.
Leicester are keen on signing Leeds' £35m winger Jack Harrison, whose contract expires in 18 months... with boss Jesse Marsch considering a sale as they chase midfielders McKennie and Ounahi
24/01/23 12:57The 26-year-old has been the subject of offers from the likes of Newcastle United in recent months and Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers is also an admirer of the former England U21 international.
Fiorentina insist £30m Leicester target Nico Gonzalez is NOT for sale - and the Italian side are also keen to hold on to Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat
16/01/23 07:32Sportsmail reported on Friday that the Foxes were stepping up their move to sign the £30million-rated Argentine, but the Italian side have rebuffed their approach and now look set to keep the 24-year-old.
Long-term West Ham target Youssef En-Nesyri wants to remain in Spain despite loan offer tabled for Sevilla star - as under-fire boss David Moyes also looks set to be priced out of move for Lorient's Terem Moffi in January
10/01/23 01:02The Moroccan is a long-term target for David Moyes, who wants to increase competition among his forwards, but 25-year-old En-Nesyri has indicated he is not yet ready to leave Spain.West Ham want Morocco star Youssef En-Nesyri on initial loan with a £25m obligation to buy but Sevilla are holding out for up to £35m - as under-fire boss David Moyes looks to reinforce his struggling attack in January window
09/01/23 12:58David Moyes' side are looking to bring En-Nesyri to east London, after Sportsmail reported interest last month, on a loan deal with an option to make is stay permanent for around £20-25million.
Bayern Munich star Noussair Mazraoui told not to play after doctors detected a heart inflammation caused after he contracted Covid during Morocco's World Cup campaign... with the defender 'set for up to eight weeks out'
06/01/23 14:06The Bundesliga club said Mazraoui missed Morocco's quarter-final win over Portugal at the World Cup because of Covid, though the full-back did play against France in the semi-final.
EXCLUSIVE: Kylian Mbappe and his PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi pay a visit to American Dream mall in New Jersey during trip to the USA... and France superstar is pictured alongside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!
06/01/23 01:23EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Soccer superstars Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi continued their New York break as they enjoyed the delights the American Dream has to offer.
Chelsea 'offer Benfica £87m plus THREE players' for Argentina's World Cup star Enzo Fernandez 'with out of favour Hakim Ziyech and youngsters David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos going the other way'
05/01/23 09:11They are reported to be in talks with Benfica over a move for Fernandez, while Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk have all been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Leicester are leading the race to sign Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi from French club Angers, with Brendan Rodgers's side seeking a possible replacement for Youri Tielemans
31/12/22 23:41Leicester are leading the race to sign Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi from French club Angers. The midfielder starred as the African country reached the semi-finals in Qatar.
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.
Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui warns Fiorentina they could lose star man Sofyan Amrabat amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham - and insists Atlas Lions who starred in Qatar 'must play for world's top 10 clubs'
23/12/22 17:49Amrabat was one of Morocco's best players in Qatar and already has Premier League clubs scrambling - with Liverpool and Tottenham believed to be interested.
Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.
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.
Leicester are interested in '£39m-man Azzedine Ounahi' after helping Morocco become the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals... with the Foxes also looking at a loan for Atalanta's Jeremie Boga despite tight budget
21/12/22 17:33The midfielder played every game for his country in Qatar, and has drawn the eye of numerous clubs including the Foxes, prompting current side Angers to increase their asking price.
Morocco's stars receive heroes' welcome in Rabat after remarkable fourth place finish at the World Cup, with Walid Regragui's side receiving royal honours from the King
21/12/22 01:11Morocco's World Cup stars were greeted by thousands of fans on their return to Rabat, with an open top bus parade held for Walid Regragui's side after their fourth place finish in Qatar.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.
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.
Giant-killers Morocco and two other teams DOMINATE L'Equipe's team of the World Cup... but who is the ONLY England player selected in the French newspaper's top-rated XI?
19/12/22 08:58The inclusions of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe come as little surprise following their outstanding displays in Sunday's classic final between Argentina and France.
FIFA 'are trying to cover up footage of Achraf Hakimi CONFRONTING Gianni Infantino' after Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off, with the Morocco defender 'frustrated with Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim's performance in the game'
18/12/22 10:48Hakimi's Morocco side lost the game 2-1 to Croatia and tensions boiled over at full time with the African side frustrated with some of the decisions from Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim.
JESSE LINGARD: After an astonishing career, it would be fitting to see Lionel Messi lift the World Cup with Argentina... he is a genius and operates on a different level to other players!
17/12/22 22:32JESSE LINGARD: When you're on a pitch with Lionel Messi, if he turns it on, he's not even human. He's a joke, his football IQ is off-the-scale silly.
Walid Regragui says Morocco have proved they can go 'toe-to-toe' with the best after remarkable fourth-place finish at the World Cup... as he insists his team's success 'should inspire other African countries'
17/12/22 20:17The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui was full of praise for his players, whom he said 'gave everything' but just came up short against Croatia to finish fourth.
PLAYER RATINGS: Luka Modric pulled the strings in midfield in his final World Cup appearance, and Mislav Orsic produced a moment of magic to lead Croatia to victory over Morocco in the third-place play-off
17/12/22 19:01GERRY COX: Achraf Dari cancelled out Josko Gvardiol's opener, as both sides founds the target within nine minutes. It was left to Mislav Orsic to provide the decisive moment.
'Celebrating like they won the bloody tournament!' Croatia are branded 'EMBARRASSING' by fans for their wild reaction to finishing third at the World Cup, after the country's entire bench sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate win over Morocco
17/12/22 18:09Celebrations followed after the win over Morocco, with the Croatia players and staff sprinting onto the pitch in delight before being presented with bronze medals.
Morocco goalkeeper Bono comes INCHES away from scoring a disastrous own-goal in their World Cup third-place playoff as he mishits a pass out from the back and almost gifts Croatia an early goal
17/12/22 17:50The 31-year-old 'keeper was attempting to play out from the back when he got a left-footed pass all wrong and saw the ball veering towards his own net.
'He's absolutely insane!': Mislav Orsic sends fans into a frenzy after scoring a 'goal of the tournament contender' in Croatia's World Cup third-place play-off match against Morocco
17/12/22 16:55Fans have hailed Mislav Orsic's deft lob as one of the goals of the tournament in Croatia's third place play-off clash against Morocco.
Croatia and Morocco collide to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... 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?
17/12/22 11:43Both nations would have loved to have taken part in Sunday's final, but after defeats to Argentina and France respectively, they will take part in the match that no fan wants to see their countries take part in.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Mislav Orsic's first-half beauty is enough to seal third place at the World Cup for the Croats as the Atlas Lions fall to another defeat after their heroic giant-killings in Qatar
17/12/22 11:01OLIVER HOLT AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Morocco have been defying expectations throughout this tournament and they did it again here.
WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news and updates ahead of epic final between Argentina and France... as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar
17/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates, as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar...while we build up to Sunday's final between Argentina and France.
Three Premier League clubs are interested in £20m-rated Ounahi, Gakpo has emerged as United's No 1 target and Chelsea remain keen on Gvardiol: 10 World Cup stars on January shopping lists
15/12/22 22:06SIMON JONES: Qatar has provided a stage for underdogs and emerging young stars to captivate the world, with Azzedine Ounahi in particular catching the eye of several Premier League clubs.
Jose Mourinho refuses to respond to questions over Portugal job as speculation grows he may replace sacked Fernando Santos... with Maniche backing the former Chelsea and Man United boss to take over
15/12/22 19:57Fernando Santos was sacked on Thursday after his side's shock World Cup quarter-final exit against Morocco. Mourinho was bombarded with questions on replacing him but did not respond.
Tottenham 'are preparing to outbid Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat'… with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay upwards of £50m' for the Fiorentina midfielder
15/12/22 17:25The 26-year-old was a constant throughout the Atlas Lions inspirational World Cup campaign, featuring in every minute of their six matches, to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
Portugal SACK Fernando Santos after shock World Cup quarter-final exit against Morocco after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for younger stars... with Paulo Fonseca tipped to replace the Euro 2016 and Nations League winner
15/12/22 16:55Portugal have sacked Fernando Santos as their national team coach. The 68-year-old manager led Portugal to the World Cup quarter-finals before suffering a shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco.Morocco take on Croatia to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
15/12/22 16:01Croatia will take on Morocco in the third place play-off at the World Cup on Saturday. With the match approaching, we takes you through all you need to know.
Morocco launch an official complaint to FIFA about World Cup referee Cesar Ramos after their 2-0 defeat by France... as they claim he denied them 'two obvious penalties' in semi-final exit
15/12/22 15:00The Atlas Lions went down 2-0 to Didier Deschamps's side to end an historic run at the tournament, with Morocco becoming the first-ever African side to reach the final four of a World Cup.
Sevilla 'place £26m price tag on goalkeeper Yassine Bounou' following his heroic performances at the World Cup for semi-finalists Morocco - as Bayern Munich and Aston Villa lead race to sign the Atlas Lions star
15/12/22 14:51It come after the Spanish side tied down Yassine Bounou on a long-term deal until 2025 last season in order to ward off interest from Manchester United.
Antoine Griezmann grabs the speakers, Olivier Giroud strips off to slide around... and old friends are reunited: Inside France's jubilant dressing room celebrations after reaching another World Cup final
15/12/22 10:15Les Bleus booked their place in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Morocco - thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.
Sofyan Amrabat reveals he begged Olivier Giroud to stop 'following me everywhere' during Morocco's semi-final defeat... but the French star told him he had been instructed to man-mark him for the whole game!
15/12/22 09:36Amrabat revealed he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him, as the Moroccan explained that the French side resorted to man-marking in order to restrict the Atlas Lions in the tie.
WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news as France are hit by more virus doubts ahead of Sunday's final with Argentina... while Gareth Southgate will be asked to make a quick decision over his England future
15/12/22 08:32Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates on the day after France's victory over Morocco which sealed their place in the final against Argentina.
'I don't have the words to describe it': Randal Kolo Muani says 'it still hasn't sunk in' after he scored the third quickest goal by a substitute in World Cup history just 44 seconds after coming on in France's 2-0 win over Morocco in their semi-final
15/12/22 00:56Randal Kolo Muani has spoken of his 'magical' moment against Morocco after he scored the third fastest goal by a substitute in World Cup history in the semi-final.
'He knows how to win games': Pundits heap praise on Didier Deschamps after his France side overcame Morocco in their World Cup semi-final, with Rio Ferdinand praising how 'they don't even have to play well at times'
15/12/22 00:06Pundits were full of praise for France boss Didier Deschamps after he led his France side into a second consecutive World Cup final on Wednesday night.
Antoine Griezmann admits facing Argentina's Lionel Messi in the World Cup final on Sunday will be a 'totally different proposition' - after France edge past Morocco in the last four
14/12/22 23:56France are on track to win the first back-to back World Cups in 60 years but Griezmann, their standout player in the semi-final, said: 'Any team with Messi in is a totally different proposition.
'He didn't even have the DIGNITY to congratulate them': Cristiano Ronaldo is slammed by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit - as pundit hails 'graciousness in defeat' shown by Atlas Lions after loss to France
14/12/22 23:30The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at the weekend, had their inspiring campaign brought to an end tonight.
Kylian Mbappe offers heartwarming gesture to PSG team-mate Achraf Hakimi as the superstar forward dons the defender's shirt in post-match celebrations after France beat Morocco in the World Cup semi-final
14/12/22 23:07Les Bleus triumphed 2-0 against the Atlas Lions on Wednesday evening thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.
DANIEL MATTHEWS: The beat of Lionel Messi's last dance has been set by Alexis Mac Allister and his terrier-like qualities… the Brighton midfielder is supporting Argentina's No 10 just as his dad Carlos did for Maradona in 1994
14/12/22 22:31Alexis Mac Allister began to shake the first time he met Lionel Messi. He started to second-guess himself, too. These days, there is no uncertainty about how to interact with his Argentina captain.
PLAYER RATINGS: Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe ensure class prevails as France reach the World Cup final but Sofyan Amrabat was the symbol of Morocco's battling qualities despite their agonising defeat
14/12/22 22:29France managed to see off stubborn opposition in Morocco to reach back-to-back World Cup finals after a 2-0 victory against their north African opponents. Here is how both sets of players rated.
'It's never easy but it's been such a joy': Didier Deschamps urges France to 'savour every moment' after seeing off Morocco to reach a second successive World Cup final, with Argentina standing in their way of back-to-back titles
14/12/22 22:27IAN HERBERT AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: And so France remain on track to win the first back-to back World Cups in 60 years after seeing off an exceptional Morocco challenge.
'He was man of the match for me': Alan Shearer heaps praise on Antoine Griezmann after France's 2-0 win over Morocco in World Cup semi final, while Rio Ferdinand labels him 'the best defensive player in the tournament'
14/12/22 22:18Antoine Griezmann was at the centre of the BBC pundits' praise on Wednesday night after a sensational performance in France's 2-0 win over a brave Morocco side in their World Cup semi-final.
'France won the game but you won our hearts!': Morocco fans heap praise on their team despite their World Cup exit... claiming Walid Regragui's side made them 'proud', gave them 'hope' and 'united' them like 'never before'
14/12/22 21:51Fans have taken to social media to heap praise on Morocco for their performance in Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final clash with France at the Al Bayt Stadium.
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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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
