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'Why wouldn't you just hit it!' Fans bemused by Morocco's Abderrazak Hamdallah when his mazy run into the France penalty box isn't finished with a shot as the African side are dumped out of the World Cup in semi-final defeat
14/12/22 21:38
Morocco's Abderrazak Hamdallah left fans in frustration, as he failed to complete his mazy run into the France box with a shot on goal during Morocco's semi-final defeat to the French. With the African side trailing 1-0 thanks to Theo Hernandez's fifth minute opener, the Moroccan forward weaved his way into the World Champions penalty area and looked as though he was about to equalise for Walid Regragui's team. However, the Al-Ittihad striker failed to take advantage of the opening, and his delay in getting a shot away saw the opportunity wasted....read
Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri touched the ball THREE times in World Cup semi-final vs France - the fewest by anyone to play 45 minutes or more in the tournament's history - before he's subbed off with unwanted record
14/12/22 21:33En-Nesyri struggled to make any sort of impact against the reigning world champions at the Al-Bayt Stadium and now written his name in the World Cup history books for the wrong reasons.
Moroccan fans in London have embraced their nation's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals... they dared to dream again on Wednesday, living every moment of the defeat by France, but their performances in Qatar will remain long in the memory
14/12/22 21:27But for the past few weeks this small cafe, a short walk from Ladbroke Grove station in London, has turned into the venue for the local community to gather in masses and support the Atlas Lions.
IAN LADYMAN: Morocco were electric at times and France's place in the World Cup final was desperately hard earned with just 39% possession. What a World Cup this underdog nation have given us - there was GLORY in this defeat
14/12/22 21:13IAN LADYMAN IN QATAR: When England went down to France, we mourned a missed opportunity as we presumed Morocco presented Gareth Southgate's team a passage to the final.
'Joke of a call by the referee': Fans take to social media in outrage at Cesar Ramos after he booked Morocco's Sofiane Boufal instead of awarding the African side a penalty... while Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand can't agree on the incident
14/12/22 20:30Fans have taken to social media contesting the yellow card for Morocco's Sofiane Boufal, believing the decision should have gone the way of the Africans.
'It's naive defending': Danny Murphy slams Morocco's 'DISASTROUS start' as Theo Hernandez scores quickest World Cup semi-final goal in 64 YEARS after netting inside five minutes - as he labels the African side as 'too eager'
14/12/22 19:54France got off to a dream start in their World Cup semi-final against Morocco after Theo Hernandez acrobatically finished off an early attack following a scramble for the ball inside the Morocco box.
Kylian Mbappe apologises to a France fan after hitting him in the FACE with a stray shot during World Cup semi-final warm-up... as Les Bleus do battle with Morocco for a place in Sunday's final against Argentina
14/12/22 19:31Mbappe was preparing for France's World Cup semi-final clash with Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium, with the winner set to face Argentina in Sunday's final.
Morocco pull West Ham's Nayef Aguerd from their starting line-up for their semi-final against France BEFORE the anthems with a suspected injury... replacing a player ahead of kick-off for the second time this World Cup
14/12/22 19:16Morocco made a late change to their starting line-up for their World Cup semi-final match against France, replacing Nayef Aguard with defender Achraf Dari.
Almost '80 PER CENT of the 69,000 supporters watching the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France tonight are fans of the Atlas Lions', as they became the first African country ever to reach the last four
14/12/22 17:54The Atlas Lions took on France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, losing 2-0 after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in front of a capacity crowd on Wednesday evening.
Bayern Munich are 'lining up a move for Morocco goalkeeper Bono after his World Cup heroics'... with the German champions looking to replace Manuel Neuer following his season-ending leg injury
14/12/22 17:22Neuer has been Bayern's No 1 for over a decade, but has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg while skiing following Germany's World Cup exit.
France suffer a major blow with Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano OUT of the XI for their World Cup semi-final against Morocco after Les Bleus were struck by illness on the eve of the game... with Ibrahima Konate and Youssouf Fofana coming into the side
14/12/22 16:50Les Bleus, who are looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1962, were struck by illness on the eve of the all-important clash.
France 2-0 Morocco: North Africans' World Cup dream is OVER despite valiant attempt to beat reigning champions... as Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani strikes set up final with Argentina for Les Bleus
14/12/22 14:59MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: Morocco can leave Qatar with their heads held high. It was the feet of Theo Hernandez, held even higher, that got France through this semi-final.
Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi have enjoyed a bromance and 'share everything' at PSG... but they will put their close friendship to one side and will take no prisoners when France and Morocco clash in the World Cup semi-finals
14/12/22 12:02In the blue corner, Kylian Mbappe stands tall as the undisputed champion of the world. In the red corner, Achraf Hakimi is a fight away from one of the greatest underdog stories of all time.
Is Messi truly the GOAT? Can Morocco stun us all AGAIN? And can ten Hag help struggling Sancho back to his best for United and England? Sportsmail's experts discuss today's big issues on WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
14/12/22 09:02The star converted a penalty to give Argentina the lead on Tuesday night and then created Julian Alvarez's second goal of the night with a wonderful dribble. So is he the greatest of all-time?
World Cup LIVE: All the latest on Gareth Southgate's future plus reaction after Lionel Messi magic puts Argentina through to the final... while Morocco look to spring ANOTHER shock when they face France
14/12/22 08:10Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup semi-finals where Morocco take on France in Qatar after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Croatia.
A decade in the making: Incredible photo emerges of Argentina's new superstar Julian Alvarez with Lionel Messi when he was a 12-year-old fan... and now 10 years on they're heading to the World Cup final together in Qatar!
14/12/22 03:23Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi combined with a fluidity and continuity which to the eye, looked as if it had been several years in the making as the pair powered Argentina to the World Cup final.
London's streets will turn into pockets of Casablanca as Morocco fans gather in sub-zero temperatures across the English capital... their team has captivated the country this winter - and victory over France would spark wild celebrations
13/12/22 22:31From Doha to Dar es Salaam and from Casablanca to London, Morocco's World Cup run has captured the imagination and sparked euphoric celebrations.
'You may say I'm mad, but a bit of craziness is good!': Morocco's manager Walid Regragui grew up in a Parisian suburb renowned for gang violence and played alongside Olivier Giroud. Now he's out to defy doubters and make history for Africa
13/12/22 22:31IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: It is not so easy growing up in Corbeil-Essonnes, a Parisian district, 20 miles south of the city centre, where the River Seine flows.
A stunning Spanish actress, a Moroccan influencer and a POP IDOL star - meet the WAGs still cheering on their beaus in the Qatar World Cup as the semi-finals get underway
13/12/22 21:44As fans await Argentina's tie with Croatia, followed by Morocco's historic clash with France , MailOnline takes a look at the stunning WAGs still cheering on their beaus in the Middle East.
New 'Dream' ball makes debut in Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the first World Cup semi final and will also be used in the final, with teams only given days to get to grips with it
13/12/22 19:43Fifa's new 'dream ball' has made its first appearance in Argentina's World Cup semi final against Croatia, ahead of further uses in the other semi and the final.
Feeling the Blues! France squad 'is struck by illness' on eve of World Cup semi-final against surprise package Morocco... with both 'Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano sitting out of training unwell'
13/12/22 16:29France are favourites to defend their crown in Qatar, becoming the first side to go back-to-back since Brazil in 1962. But their preparations have been hampered by a reported sickness bug.
Pupil becomes the master! Morocco boss Walid Regragui was on a Zoom call LEARNING how Arsenal beat Man City from Gunners boss Mikel Arteta 12 months ago... now he's one game from leading his team to the World Cup final
13/12/22 16:08The revelation has come out with Regragui now 90 minutes away from guiding Morocco to the World Cup final, in what would be one of the greatest achievements in the competition's history.
'Those are my boys': Paul Pogba sends a good luck message to the France team ahead of their semi-final clash with Morocco... as the midfielder gives Les Bleus 'all of his strength' as they aim to win back-to-back World Cups
13/12/22 15:14Les Bleus take on the north African side on Wednesday after knocking out England in the quarter-final as they aim to become just the third team in history to win back-to-back World Cups.
Moroccan Football Federation is giving their supporters '13,000 free tickets' for historic World Cup semi-final with France, on top of the country's national airline laying on 30 additional flights for fans to flock to Qatar
13/12/22 13:28The Moroccan Football Federation has announced it will give 13,000 free tickets to fans for tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against France at the 68,895 capacity Al Bayt Stadium.
Next stop, Qatar! All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams and his family head to the Middle East to throw their support behind 'Moroccan brothers' ahead of World Cup semi final against France
13/12/22 13:03After sending Ronaldo home, the 37-year-old boxer said he would fly his family to Qatar for the big semi-final against France - the first time an African country has reached the last-four of a World Cup.
Morocco will NOT make a plan to stop Kylian Mbappe because 'there isn't just him' to worry about, reveals boss Walid Regragui... as he insists Achraf Hakimi is desperate to 'beat his friend' and PSG team-mate in World Cup semi-final
13/12/22 10:33While England were able to keep Mbappe quiet in their quarter-final defeat, Regragui has revealed he has no intentions of following the blueprint laid out by Gareth Southgate.
Liverpool target Sofyan Amrabat has a 'big chance' of getting a Premier League move after his standout tournament with Morocco... as a journalist in the African country hails the 26-year-old as 'the best midfielder in this World Cup'
13/12/22 09:46Tottenham held talks with Amrabat's current club Fiorentina over a move in January but failed to get a deal over the line, while the 26-year-old has recently been linked with Liverpool.
World Cup RECAP: All the latest Gareth Southgate news as he drops strong hint that he may STAY after all... while Croatia and Argentina make their final preparations for tonight's semi-final showdown
13/12/22 08:30Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup semi-finals where Croatia take on Argentina in Qatar.
Red-hot Morocco can be inspired by incredible fans, France have been there and done it, Argentina's star power shines bright and Croatia boast a perfect bill of health... how the last four sides measure up ahead of the World Cup semi-finals
12/12/22 22:00Will it be Croatian redemption, a picture-perfect end for Lionel Messi and Argentina, a Moroccan miracle or back-to-back for Les Bleus? David Coverdale compares the final four.
France stars return to training in Doha ahead of semi-final clash against underdogs Morocco... but Aurelien Tchouameni and Dayot Upamecano are absent for Les Bleus' preparations after win over England
12/12/22 17:08The reigning world champions booked their place in the final four of the Qatar World Cup after edging out England in a closely contested 2-1 quarter-final win on Saturday night.
REVEALED: Morocco hero Youssef En-Nesyri jumped to an incredible height of 9ft 1in to score their winner against Portugal - nine inches higher than Cristiano Ronaldo's famous leap for Juventus in 2019
12/12/22 12:26The Morocco forward rose highest above Diogo Costa and Ruben Dias to nod in Yahia Attiyat-Allah's inviting cross from the left-hand side.
Gary Neville says it was 'horrible' to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in a flood of tears in the tunnel after Portugal's shock World Cup defeat by Morocco, as he sympathises with his former Man United team-mate after a 'tough couple of months'
12/12/22 10:38Neville said he could understand the feelings that the Portuguese legend was experiencing with his side knocked out of the World Cup by underdogs Morocco on Saturday evening.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Gareth Southgate weighs up future as manager following England's exit from the tournament, while build-up continues for the semi-finals
12/12/22 08:33The fallout continues following England's dramatic exit from the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday in Qatar. Follow all the latest news from the tournament right here.
IAN HERBERT: The most revealing aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo's trudge from the pitch was that his team-mates did not bother to console him… this tragic figure has never been more in need of wise, honest friends to tell him how BAD things look
11/12/22 22:41For Cristiano Ronaldo, it was a tournament which opened and closed with tears and, once he had stepped down a tunnel and into history, found precious few being shed for him.
IAN LADYMAN: I feel SORRY for Cristiano Ronaldo. He has been one of the greats but on Saturday his relevance and meaning came to an end in tears. He knows it's OVER
11/12/22 22:37Cristiano Ronaldo knows how to exit a stage. He left Manchester United in a blaze of angry soundbites. Now he has left the World Cup blinded by his own tears. And I feel a bit sorry for him.
IAN HERBERT: Morocco are reaping the benefits of pouring money into football as they take all of the Arab world and Africa with them on their historic World Cup journey… victory over France would be even sweeter than beating Spain
11/12/22 22:31IAN HERBERT IN DOHA:It was no different in the Souq Waqif - a gathering point here of all the nations at the start of this tournament, dominated now by huge contingents from Morocco.Goodbye Al Rihla, hello Al Hilm! FIFA reveal the new 'Dream' ball to be used in the World Cup semi-finals and final in Qatar... with Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco having just a few days to get to grips with it
11/12/22 20:31The ball is called Al Hilm, meaning The Dream, and will be replacing the ball used throughout the World Cup so far, Al Rihla or The Journey.
Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT return home from the World Cup on Sunday... with the free agent among 10 Portugal players who will spend time with their families in Qatar instead of flying back to Lisbon after shock Morocco defeat
11/12/22 09:51Ronaldo is accompanied by nine others to stay on in Qatar, after the Portuguese FA announced only 14 players would return to the Portuguese capital following Saturday's 1-0 defeat.
'Why shouldn't we dream?': Walid Regragui insists his Morocco team can go further after shocking Portugal to become the FIRST African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals
10/12/22 20:23Walid Regragui's dream of his Morocco team becoming Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists came true on Saturday but he said they can go even further in the tournament in Qatar.
Georgina Rodriguez rants at Portugal manager Fernando Santos on Instagram for his 'wrong' decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in defeat by Morocco... as she insists her partner 'changed' the game 'but it was too late'
10/12/22 19:11Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has hit out at Portugal manager Fernando Santos for not starting the forward in their shock World Cup quarter-final defeat by Morocco.
PLAYER RATINGS: Yassine Bono and Youssef En-Nesyri put in heroic performances as Morocco stun Portugal to reach the World Cup semi-final, but Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Costa fail to perform
10/12/22 18:54PLAYER RATINGS: Morocco provided the biggest shock of the entire World Cup on Saturday, knocking out huge favourites Portugal to reach the semi-finals in Qatar.
Nigel de Jong accuses Portugal of being 'really complacent' in shock quarter-final defeat to Morocco... as Graeme Souness hails the Atlas Lions for creating 'history' by becoming the first African nation to make the semi-finals of the World Cup
10/12/22 18:02Portugal eased into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland on Tuesday, but they came unstuck against Morocco, with Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sealing a 1-0 win for Morocco.
IAN HERBERT: Cristiano Ronaldo's international career wasn't meant to end this way... Portugal's forwards were anonymous before he came off the bench against Morocco and there was no dream World Cup swansong
10/12/22 18:01IAN HERBERT AT THE AL-THUMAMA STADIUM: There was no international swansong for the player who has been the beating heart of this Portugal team for so long.
'Well f***king played!': Gary Lineker leads tributes to 'gutsy' Morocco after the rank outsiders defeated Portugal to become the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals
10/12/22 17:33Morocco continued their improbable progression through the tournament with a spirited victory at the Al Thumama Stadium, becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final in the process.
Fan is KICKED OUT of Portugal's quarter-final loss against Morocco after throwing water at Cristiano Ronaldo from above the bench... after the striker had been left out for the second successive match
10/12/22 17:10Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for the second consecutive match after being dropped for Goncalo Ramos against Switzerland, who came in and netted a hat-trick.
Cristiano Ronaldo walks down the tunnel in TEARS as Portugal become the latest World Cup heavyweights to be dumped out after a shock defeat by giant-killers Morocco
10/12/22 17:08Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking off in tears after Portugal were dumped out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.
Sonny Bill Williams throws his support behind his 'Moroccan brothers' to continue their magical World Cup journey and BEAT Portugal in huge quarter final in Qatar
10/12/22 10:59The African side have captured the hearts and minds of legions of fans across the world with their brave, uncompromising style that has seen them eliminate Belgium and Spain.
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sends the Portuguese out in World Cup's biggest upset so far... as a devastated Cristiano Ronaldo storms down the tunnel in tears
10/12/22 10:55MOROCCO 1-0 PORTUGAL - MATT BARLOW AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM: Just when it seemed impossible for the din to become any more ear-splitting, the whistle blew.
Walid Regragui was mocked as 'avocado head' when Morocco made him coach just three months ago... now this proven winner has unified a squad with 14 overseas-born players to make World Cup history
10/12/22 09:53For many countries, a tournament squad where 14 of the 26 players were born overseas would be highly problematic. Clearly not for Morocco, who are in a World Cup quarter-final.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui warns Portugal they will be taking on 'All of Africa' when his side attempt to create history and become the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final
09/12/22 22:31Morocco manager Walid Regragui has warned Portugal they will be taking on an entire continent as he readies his side for their latest attempt to create history.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Giroud shows no signs of slowing down, Rabiot has been a surprise package while Szczesny kept Poland afloat - but it's been a disaster for Lukaku, Dybala and Onana... The Serie A stars to dazzle and flop at the World Cup
09/12/22 20:03ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Below, Sportsmail runs the rule over the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest stage, and the flops who will have a point to prove when the league returns to action in late December.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Teams fear England! They are dangerous and fallible France know it as they prepare to face Gareth Southgate's side in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 18:30GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.
Muslim nations 'proposed Islamophobia World Cup armband in style of Palestinian headscarf - but were told it would break FIFA rules'
09/12/22 10:51Officials from World Cup host Qatar and other Muslim-majority nations were in 'advanced' discussions about an anti-Islamophobia armband that would be worn by football captains.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Of course the FA want Gareth Southgate to remain in charge of England beyond the World Cup - who is going to do a better job? His brilliance is that he is still positively affecting his players in his third tournament
08/12/22 22:36MARTIN SAMUEL: Who is going to do a better job? Does Southgate want it? Now that's another matter entirely. I've always felt we were watching his last tournament as England boss.
Portugal face Morocco with or without forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
08/12/22 17:55Portugal face Morocco at the Qatar World Cup this weekend with a semi-final slot on the line. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
Jurgen Klopp 'requested Liverpool sign a player like Sofyan Amrabat a long time ago' as Reds boss seeks to bolster his midfield options by signing Morocco star in January
08/12/22 17:07The Reds are keen to bolster their midfield options with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all out of contract in the summer and Jordan Henderson and Thiago both in their 30s.
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his Portugal teammates - including substitutes - after previously 'opting to do gym work alongside starting XI' despite not starting against Switzerland... following his furious denial that he wanted to quit the World Cup
08/12/22 14:27The 37-year-old reportedly opted not to train with the substitutes on Wednesday - instead joining the first team for gym work - despite not starting against Switzerland.
Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager after 10 years of working with their young players in a bid to see through a new era, with Roberto Martinez snubbed
08/12/22 12:53Enrique was dismissed of his role as Spain boss after the national side's terrible World Cup campaign. They qualified second in their group before being eliminated by Morocco in the last-16.Jurgen Klopp 'holds a meeting with the representatives of Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat' as Liverpool step up their attempts to sign the midfielder... but the Reds 'will face competition from Tottenham and Inter Milan'
08/12/22 00:04Amrabat is currently representing the Atlas Lions at the 2022 World Cup and he has been a major part of their historic run to the quarter-finals - the first time they have ever reached that stage.
Mad about Morocco! The Arab world has united behind the giantkillers after their shock win over Spain... as the Atlas Lions look to become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup
07/12/22 22:31IAN HERBERT IN DOHA AND PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Around 800 immigrant African and south Asian workers had gathered at the cricket stadium in Asiatown.
I'm not convinced by Lloris in goal, but I'm still backing France to win the World Cup… and it remains to be see what impact Ronaldo's sulking will have on Portugal: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on all eight quarter-finalists
07/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: There is just eight teams left in the World Cup. Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has provided his verdict ahead of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.
Saka's made of the Wright stuff, Tite's funky pigeon is a viral hit, Kuol was almost an Aussie hero and Lewandowski got LUCKY... THINGS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED from the World Cup's last-16
07/12/22 15:53We know all about the main storylines of Cristiano Ronaldo being benched and Kylian Mbappe netting yet again, but what about some of the things you might have missed?
England's route to the World Cup final: A daunting test against the defending champions France, a potential showdown with a possibly Ronaldo-less Portugal and Neymar or Messi to come - who will Gareth Southgate's side have to beat to lift the trophy?
07/12/22 09:54The Three Lions square off against holders France on Saturday evening, in what is a drastic step-up in quality following their comfortable last-16 win over Senegal last week.
Rodri aims a bitter dig at Morocco for offering 'ABSOLUTELY NOTHING' in their historic World Cup triumph over Spain... insisting their opponents 'just waited for counters' before prevailing on penalties
07/12/22 09:33Spain midfielder Rodri has hit out at Morocco's tactics in their last-16 clash after the North Africans booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by winning 3-0 in a penalty shoot-out.
Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour is 'deeply unattractive' and someone close to him must tell him to 'WALK AWAY' after he was benched for Portugal's World Cup win... Sportsmail's Ian Herbert tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
07/12/22 09:19Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals without him and his place in the side now has to be in doubt. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.
Luis Enrique bizarrely insists his Spain flops 'executed my idea of football PERFECTLY' in their shock World Cup defeat by Morocco... as he says he's 'proud' of them despite ANOTHER early exit
07/12/22 08:25Enrique's men were unable to find a way past Moroccan goalkeeper Bono even once, suffering a 3-0 loss - with Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets all failing to score.
'No fight, no ideas, no goals': Spanish press round on Luis Enrique's 'IMPOTENT' side after stunning upset by Morocco knocked La Roja out of the World Cup on penalties
07/12/22 08:21The Spanish press blasted Luis Enrique's side as 'impotent', having 'possession for the sake of it' and lacking ideas after their shock World Cup exit.
'ACHRAF HAKIMI': Kylian Mbappe hails PSG team-mate as 'Morocco's King' scores the North Africans' decisive spot-kick in stunning World Cup last-16 penalty shootout win over Spain
06/12/22 20:10Kylian Mbappe has lit up this World Cup but the France star has paid homage to club team-mate Achraf Hakimi after his Moroccan heroics on Tuesday.
Luis Enrique revealed he instructed his Spain squad to take 1,000 penalties each before the World Cup... only to crash out of the tournament after failing to score any of their spot-kicks against Morocco
06/12/22 20:06The Spain boss revealed on Monday that he told his team over a year ago to get their practice in ahead of Qatar - after they lost via a penalty shootout at Euro 2020.
IAN HERBERT: Morocco's extraordinary diaspora of players fight like warriors as Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi helps dump out neighbours Spain and take the World Cup's last surviving African country through
06/12/22 19:52IAN HERBERT AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: The joke doing the rounds when it became clear Morocco would be playing Spain at this stage was 'the winner gets Andalucia.'
'It's the love story of the tournament!': Joe Cole hails Morocco after they reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history... as he lauds the 'outstanding' Hakim Ziyech and labels the African side as 'heroes'
06/12/22 18:48In truth, Spain dominated much of the match, having 77 per cent of possession, but failed to create many clear-cut chances, although Pablo Sarabia did hit the post in the last minute.
'Morocco will win the World Cup!': Fans believe the North African side can go all the way in Qatar after pulling off the 'biggest upset' of the tournament by knocking out Spain on penalties to reach quarter-finals
06/12/22 18:36Despite topping their group, Morocco entered the contest as the underdogs against the European giants, but they stuck to their task and managed to keep Spain at bay for 120 minutes.
Fans go wild as 'filthy' Sofiane Boufal skill 'sends Marcos Llorente to the shops' in Morocco's shock victory over Spain as the African side reach the World Cup quarter-finals after penalty win
06/12/22 16:20The Africans beat Luis Enrique's side in the last 16 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time ever at the World Cup - and Boufal was hailed by fans for leaving opposite man Llorente for dead.
'He looks happier playing for Morocco!': Joe Cole says Hakim Ziyech 'doesn't suit' the Premier League as winger continues to shine during World Cup... and claims Chelsea woes have been caused by 'aggressive' English football
06/12/22 15:11The Moroccan has had a turbulent time in west London since joining Chelsea from Ajax in 2020 and has failed to live up to the expectations previously set out for him.
Spain are OUT of the World Cup! Morocco goalkeeper Bono is the hero with TWO penalty shootout saves to give his country the edge after 0-0 stalemate and book World Cup quarter-final spot
06/12/22 11:00IAN LADYMAN AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: If it's possible to control a game of football without ever having possession then Morocco showed us all how to do it here.
World Cup LIVE: Morocco and Spain still goalless with Cristiano Ronaldo sweating over his Portugal place against Switzerland... while Kylian Mbappe MISSES France training ahead of England clash
06/12/22 08:21Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of today's World Cup fixtures, with Morocco facing Spain and Portugal clashing with Switzerland as all four aim for a quarter-final spot.
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is back in training for Spain, meaning Luis Enrique has a full squad available to him for their last-16 match with Morocco
06/12/22 01:10Cesar Azpilicueta returned to training for Spain, meaning that they have a full squad available for their last-16 match with Morocco.
'I couldn't care LESS about the result… we will play from the back, like we have always done': Luis Enrique the enigma is sticking with his passing principles as Spain face Morocco for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals
05/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: Enrique ranged through far more profound matters than today's last-16 clash with Morocco, who now carry the hopes of the African and Arab worlds.
Luis Enrique hits outs at Spain's critics after their shock defeat by Japan, as he insists his team have only dropped their 'remarkably high' level for 10 minutes at the World Cup... and 'are not going to change' style of play against Morocco
05/12/22 18:00This year's World Cup has already produced a number of shocks, but Enrique is confident his side will come out on the right end of the scoreline if they stick to their principles.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the BEST team of the World Cup group stage, with Bruno Fernandes the standout player with an 8.6 out of 10 rating... but ZERO England players make the cut!
03/12/22 13:27Sofascore, revealing their best XI from the World Cup group stage, named Bruno Fernandes as the standout player with an 8.6 rating out of 10 - but did not put any England stars in the line-up.
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
more stars of sport
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
