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Louis van Gaal brutally tells Tim Krul his World Cup chances are OVER after the veteran Norwich goalkeeper refused to take part in special penalty training… even though he wasn't even in the Holland squad!
22/09/22 23:39
Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul has been axed from the Holland squad by former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal. The 34-year-old has been a regular for his national side since he made his debut on the international stage in 2011, but he has been left out of the 25-man shortlist for Holland's Nations League fixtures against Poland and Belgium. Holland beat Poland 2-0 thanks to goals from Manchester United transfer target and PSV captain Cody Gakpo and former Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn, while Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer took up the spot between the posts....read
Poland 0-2 Holland: Goals from Man United target Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn keep Louis van Gaal's side above Belgium... but Memphis Depay and Teun Koopmeiners suffer injuries with World Cup looming
22/09/22 20:44Manchester United transfer target was on the scoresheet for Holland as they beat Poland 2-0 in the Nations League match in the National Stadium Warsaw.
England's Harry Kane and other captains could be BANNED from wearing rainbow-coloured OneLove armbands to promote diversity and inclusion during the Qatar World Cup because FIFA hasn't yet granted them permission
22/09/22 16:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: England and the likes of Germany, Wales and France are on a serious collision course both with world football's governing body and the Gulf state itself.
Sven Botman pulls out of Holland U21 squad to 'exclusively focus' on winning his place back at Newcastle... with Eddie Howe admitting Dan Burn 'gets the nod at the moment' as Fabian Schar's centre-back partner
20/09/22 11:18Erwin van de Looi's squad face friendly matches against Belgium and Romania this week, with Botman initially being called up after being overlooked for the senior side by Louis van Gaal.
Louis van Gaal joins call for compensation funds for the families of victims of labour abuse in building World Cup stadiums in Qatar... as Holland boss insists FIFA must live with the consequences of holding tournament there
20/09/22 09:57The call for a compensation fund has been led by Amnesty International, with many families having received no compensation because there was no post mortem.
Fans slam Nike for their 'lazy' and 'trash' World Cup kits following their official launch... as one supporter claims their designs have already RUINED the tournament in Qatar
15/09/22 11:26The tournament begins on Sunday November 20 when hosts Qatar face Ecuador, and the kit releases are always eagerly anticipated moments in the build-up to the competition.
Manchester United agree deal to sell former wonderkid Tahith Chong to Championship side Birmingham - after the Dutch winger spent last season on loan at St Andrew's in the Championship
01/09/22 14:39Chong, who had a year left on his contract at Old Trafford, is said to be 'imminently' signing a five-year contract with the Championship side for a £1.5million fee.
Georginio Wijnaldum faces months out after suffering a broken leg in Roma training just weeks after joining on loan from PSG... with the ex-Liverpool star's World Cup place for Holland also in doubt
22/08/22 05:37Wijnaldum, 31, made his debut for Roma in their 1-0 away win at Salernitana in Serie A on August 14 but then suffered the serious setback during a training session.
Fulham hold further talks over Justin Kluivert move as they look to agree fee to sign Dutchman on a permanent deal... after winger was frozen out by Jose Mourinho at Roma
16/08/22 06:54The two clubs are trying to agree a fee which would see the Dutch star depart on a permanent deal. Cottagers manager Marco Silva, 45, is desperate to add to his attacking options.
'I'd never seen anything like it': Gary Neville admits Sergio Aguero's last-gasp strike to make Man City champions in 2012 'has to be' his most iconic Premier League moment, while Jamie Carragher opts for Liverpool ending their title drought
16/08/22 00:19Manchester United legend Gary Neville could not resist looking back on arguably the most dramatic moment in the history of the modern top flight - even though it came for arch-rivals City.
Manchester United's transfer window is becoming an 'EMBARRASSMENT', blasts Gary Neville, as he accuses new Old Trafford chiefs of making the same 'old failings' with Frenkie de Jong saga rumbling on
03/08/22 18:00Chelsea are now confident of beating their Premier League rivals to Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, despite United's three-month pursuit of the Dutch midfielder
A ruthless attacking approach, no room for sentimentality and expert substitutions... how Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman has turned England into a major force as the Lionesses stand on the brink of immortality after reaching Euro 2022 final
27/07/22 12:43England have perhaps never had a better chance to win an international tournament, and Wiegman's influence during the competition has only helped build that notion.
Virgil van Dijk accepts his performances will always 'be under the microscope' as a result of his stunning displays for Liverpool... and insists he's in a much better place than 12 months ago after his return from a serious knee injury
25/07/22 16:44Last summer the Holland captain was finalising his rehabilitation after cruciate ligament surgery which kept him out for 10 months, with his readiness for the start of the campaign still in doubt.
Matthijs de Ligt reveals Holland boss Louis van Gaal told him he'd 'fall in love' with his old club Bayern Munich before he made his £68m move... as he backs Julian Nagelsmann to help him 'grow and develop'
21/07/22 09:44The 22-year-old made the switch from Juventus this week after enjoying three seasons in Serie A, winning both the league and domestic cup during his time in Turin.
Switzerland 1-4 Holland: Romee Leuchter scores a late 10-minute hat-trick to fire the Dutch into Euro 2022 quarter-finals amid second-half goal fest as Swiss head home
17/07/22 15:00Substitutes Romee Leuchter and Victoria Pelova saved the day with late goals for Holland as they progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2022 after a thrilling 4-1 win at Bramall Lane.
Tyrell Malacia is confident his Man United move will NOT harm his chances with Holland after Oranje boss Louis van Gaal advised Ajax star Jurrien Timber against Old Trafford switch over lack of guaranteed minutes
13/07/22 21:30CHRIS WHEELER IN BANGKOK: It's understood that van Gaal persuaded Timber to turn down a move to United because a lack of game time may have harmed his international prospects.
Holland 3-2 Portugal: Danielle van de Donk's stunner earns defending champions their first win of Euro 2022 after they had squandered two-goal lead
13/07/22 18:07The defending champions twice went ahead and were 2-0 up in the first quarter of the game - with Portugal staring at a possible drubbing - before they pulled off an impressive fightback.
Holland star Vivianne Miedema is ruled OUT of their crucial Euro 2022 clash with Portugal tonight after Arsenal striker tests positive for Covid
13/07/22 09:01Miedema led Holland to the title after scoring four goals in the 2017 edition, including a double in the final. The 25-year-old has scored 94 goals in 112 internationals.
Holland 1-1 Sweden: Jill Roord spares the reigning champions' blushes at Bramall Lane as her fine strike cancels out Jonna Andersson's opener in an even Euro 2022 Group C draw
09/07/22 18:01HOLLAND 1-1 SWEDEN: Jill Roord cancelled out Jonna Andersson's opener as defending champions Holland salvaged a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their heavyweight Group C clash.
Vivianne Miedema is Holland's all-time leading goalscorer having made her bow at 17... now, still only 25, the sparkling forward is looking to fire her nation to a third consecutive final at a major tournament
09/07/22 14:00Since making her debut for Holland in 2013, at the age of only 17, she has scored an astonishing 94 goals in 111 appearances. No player has scored more for the Oranje.
'Imagine messing up your one shot... what a clown': Manchester United fans SLAM Jurrien Timber after he appears to troll them by posting 'still here' alongside a picture of himself at Ajax, after turning down a summer move to rejoin old boss Erik ten Hag
07/07/22 10:23The Dutch star was heavily linked with joining his former manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford this summer after Ten Hag moved from Ajax to United.
Frenkie de Jong is NOT for sale! Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists the cash-strapped club 'don't want to transfer' the Dutch midfielder to Manchester United despite their financial issues
06/07/22 11:19Club chief Laporta has claimed the Catalan giants do not want to transfer him away, seemingly signalling he will be a big part of Xavi's side in the upcoming season.
Todd's talks! New Chelsea owner Boehly set to discuss £30m Armando Broja's future as West Ham, Newcastle and Everton lurk... but Ian Maatsen refuses a move to Feyenoord to be Tyrell Malacia's replacement
06/07/22 07:59West Ham, Everton and Newcastle have enquired about Broja, with US tycoon Boehly set for talks with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel to determine whether the striker is part of his plans for the season.
'Her awareness is a joke': Hanna Bennison is the visionary midfielder who Everton broke the transfer record to sign... now the Dejan Kulusevski fan wants to help Sweden win the Euros in England again after shining in the WSL
03/07/22 11:08Sensation Bennison scored a spectacular goal and caught the eye with assists after Everton broke the transfer record to sign her - and her former boss knows she can now shine at Euro 2022.
A relentless pursuit of goals, no room for sentimentality and no giving caps away: As Sarina Wiegman bids for Euros glory again, here's how the perfectionist has raised England's game since she succeeded Phil Neville
28/06/22 15:19England have perhaps never had a better chance to win an international tournament than they will at Euro 2022. Sportsmail looks at the key areas boss Sara Wiegman has transformed.
Double Dutch! Manchester United have agreed a deal for Feyenoord left back Tyrell Malacia - who has the same agent as Frenkie de Jong - as Eredivisie club's chief confirms a £13million move to Old Trafford is 'imminent'
28/06/22 14:41Lyon had reportedly secured a verbal agreement for the Feyenoord star. But United are hoping to gazump their move for Malacia, who shares an agent with Frenkie de Jong.
Manchester United 'will have to pay Ajax more than £115m for transfer targets Antony and Lisandro Martinez this summer... with the Dutch champions ready to play hardball with former boss Erik ten Hag'
27/06/22 23:58United have repeatedly been linked with two of the stars of Ten Hag's Eredivisie-winning teams of the last two seasons and face competition from Arsenal for their signatures.
'I would like him in my team!': Frenkie de Jong wants 'amazing' Robert Lewandowski to join him at Barcelona despite his own uncertain Nou Camp future as Man United target Dutchman
13/06/22 11:11De Jong's comments came after Holland's 2-2 Nations League draw with Poland, at the end of which the midfielder was spotted in conversation with the Bayern frontman.
Louis van Gaal has injected character into Holland after guiding them to the World Cup and their late winner against Wales proved how he has lifted the team's spirits after years of decline... now unbeaten in 11 games, could they be dark horses in Qatar?
11/06/22 11:41The charismatic former Man United coach took the reins from Frank de Boer after his disappointing spell left a sour taste in the mouth, and his presence has given the team a real lift.
Bologna midfielder Jerdy Schouten is compared to Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong by Tottenham and Holland icon Rafael van der Vaart 'amid interest from London rivals West Ham and Arsenal'
10/06/22 10:57West Ham and Arsenal are among the English clubs credited with an interest in Schouten - who made his international debut against Wales this week and he could leave Bologna this summer.
Wout Weghorst admits he is looking to leave Burnley - just five MONTHS after joining them for £12.6m - following their Premier League relegation... as Dutch striker looks to stay in Louis van Gaal's World Cup plans
09/06/22 21:30The Holland forward moved to Turf Moor for £12.6million in the January transfer window as a replacement for Chris Wood but could not keep the Clarets in the top flight.
Louis van Gaal raises laughs at press conference as he pats HIMSELF on the back for leaving Memphis Depay on the bench for Wout Weghorst - with the Burnley striker then scoring a stoppage-time winner against Wales
09/06/22 08:27After the game, van Gaal discussed the decision to leave Memphis Depay on the bench and leave Burnley striker Weghorst on - before literally patting himself on the back to widespread laughter.
Wales fall to agonising 2-1 defeat by Holland as Wout Weghorst nets 94th-minute winner in dramatic finish in Cardiff... after Rhys Norrington-Davies' late equaliser looked to have earned a point for Rob Page's side
08/06/22 17:46WALES 1-2 HOLLAND - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Gareth Bale believes Wales need to wise up quickly after they suffered an injury-time defeat to Holland.
Louis van Gaal warns in-demand centre back Jurrien Timber that it 'is not so wise' to consider a summer move to Man United... just two months on from the Holland boss trying to put Erik ten Hag off taking over the 'commercial club'
08/06/22 05:15Louis van Gaal is in charge of the Dutch national team and when quizzed on interest from Old Trafford in highly rated Ajax defender Timber, he was quick to point out the perils of the switch.
'I want to leave Spurs NOW': Steven Bergwijn is desperate to quit Tottenham, with Ajax and Everton target admitting lack of Champions League football would not be deal-breaker
05/06/22 13:36Tottenham rejected a £17million bid from Ajax for the winger earlier this week but the Netherlands forward has made his intentions to leave north London clear.
Liverpool and Holland legend Dirk Kuyt is appointed boss of second tier Dutch side ADO Den Haag as ex-striker takes up his first senior coaching role - four years after hanging up his boots
02/06/22 12:29Former Liverpool winger Dirk Kuyt has been announced as the new head coach of ADO Den Haag in the Eerste Divisie. It is a first senior coaching role for the Dutchman after he retired from playing.
Man United 'open talks' to sign Pau Torres from Villarreal and 'have consulted' Erik ten Hag about moving for the defender as the incoming boss 'champions Ajax prodigy Jurrien Timber' among his first signings
27/05/22 13:49Ten Hag is plotting a major overhaul of United's underperforming squad and an attempt to sign long-term target Torres is said to have already started with the manager's approval.
Manchester United's ultimatum to Frenkie de Jong: Fallen giants 'demand to know NOW whether he is willing to be part of Erik ten Hag's urgent squad overhaul this summer or wants to stay and fight for his place at Barcelona'
27/05/22 08:18Netherlands regular De Jong played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax between 2016 and 2019 and is said to be available for around £65m if Barca can replace the 25-year-old with a major name.
England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.
The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
24/05/22 09:26The World Cup in Qatar gets underway on November 21 and runs until December 18 in what will be the first-ever winter edition of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through the details.
Erik ten Hag signs off in style at Ajax as his side hit FIVE past Heerenveen to secure third Eredivisie title in four years before Dutch boss takes over at Manchester United
11/05/22 19:57Ajax, who have now extended their record number of domestic league title wins to 36, move to 82 points from 33 games, four clear of second-placed PSV with one game left.
Ex-Holland midfielder Fred Rutten REJECTS the chance to join Erik ten Hag's backroom staff at Man United because the project makes him feel 'UNCOMFORTABLE' - and will become a No 2 at Dutch side PSV instead
08/05/22 17:16Ajax boss ten Hag will take over from Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford this summer and offered Rutten, who has led the likes of Schalke and Feyenoord, the chance to become one of his assistants.
Louis van Gaal says his treatment for aggressive prostate cancer has been successful, as the Holland boss reveals he's had radiation therapy 25 times and admits he's 'been through everything' at premiere of new documentary film about his life
12/04/22 07:28The 70-year-old former Manchester United and Barcelona manager revealed his diagnosis on a Dutch television show earlier this month. Van Gaal is set to lead the side at the World Cup in Qatar.
Still got it! Retired Bayern Munich and Chelsea star Arjen Robben completes his first ever marathon in 3 hours 14 minutes... but groans that 'surviving' the Rotterdam race 'really wasn't fun'
11/04/22 14:06The two-time Premier League winner, who was known for the irresistible speed of his dazzling runs during his footballing career, admitted that the gruelling feat 'really wasn't fun'.
Louis van Gaal gives Ronald Koeman his blessing to take over as Holland manager after the World Cup, with the former Manchester United manager stepping down to fight his 'aggressive' prostate cancer
06/04/22 05:42Louis van Gaal will lead the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar before standing down as the national head coach. Then former Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman will take charge.
WORLD CUP FIXTURES IN FULL: Every important date for Qatar 2022 in the winter... including England's group-stage matches against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland and Ukraine
01/04/22 18:48The exact match schedule - including kick-off times - will be decided at a later point in a break from tradition. FIFA want to work out the best programme for global television audiences.
WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.
'We'll see what happens in the summer': Steven Bergwijn hints at a Tottenham exit this summer after he expressed surprise at his Holland call-up from Louis van Gaal due to his lack of playing time under Antonio Conte
30/03/22 11:03The Holland international has shone on international duty with Louis van Gaal's side - scoring twice against Denmark before netting in the draw with Germany. He has rarely played for Spurs of late.
Virgil van Dijk backs Mohamed Salah to bounce back and turn Egypt disappointment into success with Liverpool this season after World Cup heartbreak which saw him miss a penalty and be pelted with objects by Senegal fans
30/03/22 09:50Egypt star Salah missed a spot-kick after being targeted with dozens of lasers and was pelted with objects by opposition fans in his side's crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Senegal.
Football's top teams will discover their World Cup fate with the group stage draw just days away - everything you need to know, including a seeds lowdown, the key dates and where the heavyweights could end up
29/03/22 22:03With various countries battling it out for a spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, excitement is building. Here, Sportsmail has compiled a handy draw guide.
Slapping down Van Dijk over tactics, urging Ten Hag to resist Man United, calling the Qatar World Cup 'bulls***' and breaking his hip in a bike accident... Louis van Gaal's third stint as Holland manager hasn't been dull but the Oranje are winning again
29/03/22 10:59This week alone has seen Van Gaal describe the World Cup being staged in Qatar as 'bulls***' and very publicly slap down Virgil van Dijk on the matter of tactics. He then offered advice to Erik ten Hag.
The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.
'The manager decides the tactics!': Holland boss Louis van Gaal bites back at Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool star questioned his system and revealed he prefers playing in a back four like he does at Anfield
28/03/22 07:38The Liverpool star questioned his system after Holland looked defensively shaky playing a 3-4-1-2 formation in a 4-2 win against Denmark on Saturday, declaring he prefers a 4-3-3.
'I'm still in favour of 4-3-3': Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk questions the tactics of Holland boss Louis van Gaal... despite featuring in win over Denmark as they continue an eight-match unbeaten run under veteran
27/03/22 11:30The Liverpool defender featured centrally in a back-three as Oranje lined up in Van Gaal's favoured 3-4-1-2 system during the triumph at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
What a comeback! Christian Eriksen seals an emotional return to international football with a goal 287 days after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020... but Denmark still lose a thrilling friendly to Holland in Amsterdam
26/03/22 21:41DANIEL MATTHEWS IN AMSTERDAM: A blend of disbelief and delirium swept through all four corners of the ground when Andreas Skov Olsen cut the ball back and Eriksen curled it home.
Gareth Southgate's England will find out their World Cup group opposition in exactly ONE WEEK with the draw for the first ever winter edition of the competition approaching fast: Everything you need to know
25/03/22 15:40A total of 32 nations will compete at this winter's World Cup, which takes place over November and December, with 29 teams to have qualified by the time of the draw.
Cody Gakpo has followed Steven Bergwijn and Memphis Depay in dazzling on the left wing at PSV... the £42m star has already seen represented Holland, now Liverpool and Barcelona are circling following claims he 'has everything' to succeed
23/03/22 09:07The 22-year-old has scored 16 goals across all competitions to go with 15 assists in his 37 appearances so far this season, keeping the club in the hunt for their first Eredivisie title since 2018.
Ruud van Nistelrooy 'is the leading candidate to be the next PSV boss'... with the Man United legend on the brink of his first senior job in management after coaching the Dutch club's reserve side
22/03/22 00:59Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly being lined up as PSV's next manager. He is currently in charge of the club's reserve side and has previously managed the Under-18s.
Holland manager Louis van Gaal hits out as 'ridiculous' decision to host the World Cup in Qatar and claims that it is 'bull****' to suggest that the intention is to develop football in the country
22/03/22 00:47Holland have already secured their place at this winter's tournament. However, van Gaal has made it clear that he is opposed to the World Cup taking place in Qatar.
Liverpool and Man City 'hold transfer talks' with PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo, despite the Netherlands international being 'on the verge of signing new long-term deal with the Dutch side until 2026'
24/01/22 17:27The winger is expected to sign a new long-term deal with the Dutch side which would run until 2026 but Liverpool and Man City have not been deterred as they held talks.
The draw for the 2022/23 Nations League takes place TODAY as England get set to find out their upcoming opponents... but who could they be drawn against? How will it work? And when are the matches being played?
16/12/21 10:50England will find out their 2022/23 Nations League group this evening as the draw takes place. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details beforehand.
Louis van Gaal is 'in a lot of pain' after fracturing his hip in bike accident but says he can manage Holland's crucial World Cup qualifier because 'coaching is verbal' - despite being wheelchair-bound and taking training in a golf buggy!
15/11/21 13:52Louis van Gaal may have fractured his hip but the Holland manager is determined to be on the sideline on Tuesday night as they look to secure World Cup qualification.
World Cup State of Play: Spain, Russia, Portugal and Croatia all face nervy final-day clashes and Wales are in the play-offs at least, while England could qualify TONIGHT... but there could be trouble for Uruguay and Ivory Coast
12/11/21 11:47Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is now well and truly heating up across the globe, with just over a year until the tournament gets underway in Qatar. But which nations are at risk of missing out?
Young Dutch football fans go viral after they were caught carrying 48 PINTS of beer in one go during top-flight match in Holland
19/10/21 08:07FC Twente supporter Christiaan Roetgering, 23, went viral over the weekend after he was caught carrying 48 beers in one go at his side's top-flight clash against Willem II on Sunday.
Juventus 'panicking about the future of star man Matthijs de Ligt as his agent Mino Raiola threatens to secure him summer exit... and he's already spoken to Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona'
17/10/21 23:45The agent of Juventus defender Matthijis de Ligt has reportedly been in contact with Chelsea and Manchester City over the possibility of moving his client away from the Italian club.
Holland 6-0 Gibraltar: Dutch skipper Virgil van Dijk on the scoresheet and forward Memphis Depay nets twice as Louis van Gaal's side steamroll helpless visitors in Rotterdam
11/10/21 20:43Virgil van Dijk scored the opener and Memphis Depay notched a brace as Holland cruised to a comfortable World Cup qualifying victory against Gibraltar in Rotterdam.
Latvia 0-1 Holland: Louis van Gaal's side given a scare in Riga before Everton flop Davy Klassen's strike keeps them top of Group G
08/10/21 23:27The Holland international midfielder scored the only goal as Holland beat Latvia 1-0 away in Riga on Friday to keep themselves ahead in a tightly contest World Cup qualifying group.
After a stunning start, Memphis Depay is now Barcelona's star attraction and is becoming Holland's go-to man... his disastrous 18-month stint at Manchester United is very much a distant memory
12/09/21 21:07Seven goals in six games for club and country at the start of this campaign is a terrific start, with the weight of expectation firmly on his shoulders again - it has been quite the career turnaround.
Thomas Tuchel praises Louis van Gaal for 'having the BALLS to speak what he thinks' after the Holland boss said Chelsea 'attack incredibly well' in an outburst at Dutch journalist who accused him of being a defensive manager
11/09/21 10:53Louis van Gaal raged at De Telegraaf journalist Valentijn Driessen, who claimed the 70-year-old enjoys defensive football 'like Chelsea and Liverpool' play but Thomas Tuchel has had his say.
Gareth Southgate still has game management problems, Timo Werner and Eden Hazard look back to their best and Scotland have a real chance of reaching Qatar... seven THINGS WE LEARNED from World Cup qualifiers
09/09/21 19:00That's that for the September international break for the European teams. But before we can rejoice about club football returning, there's a debriefing of the World Cup qualifiers to do.
Jurgen Klopp puts Liverpool fans' minds at rest by confirming Virgil van Dijk is '100 per cent' fit after the defender limped off with an ankle injury in Holland's win over Turkey
09/09/21 16:39Van Dijk looked in pain following a collision in the closing seconds of Holland's comfortable win over Turkey after goalkeeper Justin Bijlow under hit a pass to him.
Relief for Liverpool fans! Virgil van Dijk reassures supporters he's OK after late injury scare which saw him clutching his ankle and limping off the pitch after Holland's comfortable win over Turkey
07/09/21 22:13Van Dijk looked in pain as he clutched onto his ankle and limped off following a collision in the closing seconds of their 6-1 victory over Turkey after goalkeeper Justin Bijlow underhit a pass to him.
Memphis Depay scores a hat-trick as Louis van Gaal's dominant Holland romp to an emphatic 6-1 win over Turkey and lay out statement of intent... with Davy Klaassen, Guus Til and Donyell Malen also on target
07/09/21 20:39HOLLAND 6-1 TURKEY: It was the first international treble for the 27-year-old striker as the Dutch posted an emphatic victory for the second time in four days to reach 13 points from six games.
PSG starlet Xavi Simons among five players sent home from Holland's U19 camp for breaking the team's Covid bubble after two of his team-mates invited a girl back to the team hotel
07/09/21 09:58Simons, 18, along with Ajax youngsters Ar'jany Martha, Naci Unuvar, Rio Hillen and Feyenoord's Mimeirhel Benita were all sent home by manager Bert Konterman.
'Van de Beek is NOT THAT GOOD': Holland legend Marco van Basten sticks the boot into his fellow Dutchman, insisting it 'wasn't a smart choice' to join Manchester United because 'at Ajax it is much easier as a No 10 than England'
06/09/21 19:34The 24-year-old has failed to establish himself at Manchester United following his £35m arrival from Ajax last year and is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Red Devils this season.
'You have no vision in football': Louis van Gaal FUMES at Dutch journalist for claiming he wants to implement defensive football as Holland coach 'like Chelsea and Liverpool' do
06/09/21 14:27The 70-year-old national team coach raged at a Dutch journalist in a press conference on Monday after the reporter claimed he enjoys defensive football 'like Chelsea and Liverpool' play.
Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Man United is 'BAD NEWS' for Donny van de Beek, says £35m misfit midfielder's agent, after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blocked his move to Everton in search of more game time
06/09/21 05:53The midfielder has yet to feature for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season having started just four Premier League matches in 2020-21.
Erling Haaland told 'f***ing hell, you broke my finger', by Virgil van Dijk... after Holland defender suffers dislocation during World Cup qualifier 1-1 draw against Group G rivals Norway
02/09/21 08:39Erling Haaland has left his mark on many defences with his goalscoring prowess and the Norway striker supposedly took that meaning literally during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with Holland.
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk suffers dislocated finger in the middle of Holland's World Cup qualifier against Norway... and has to have it immediately pushed back into place at side of the pitch in gruesome scenes
01/09/21 23:21Van Dijk had a dislocated finger put back into place during the Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Norway. He had his finger pushed back into place on the side of the pitch and went on to play the full 90.
'I think if I was the Dutch football association, I'd also have approached me. Who else could have done it?': Louis van Gaal in typically bullish mood as he takes over as Holland boss for a THIRD time
17/08/21 15:50Louis van Gaal says his ambition is to become a World Cup winner with the Netherlands after taking over the national team coaching job for a third time, he told a news conference on Tuesday.
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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
