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France 1-1 Poland: Robert Lewandowski's re-taken penalty keeps Les Bleus from the top spot in Group D... but a masked Kylian Mbappe breaks his Euros duck as he returns to the starting XI
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IAN HERBERT AT BVB STADION DORTMUND: Oh yes, the mask fitted and Kylian Mbappe wore it so well, ripping it off to take the acclaim after a converted penalty kick. But one player doesn't make a team and after Poland pulled the game back, the French nation was destined for angst in the days ahead. The scoreline reflects a team searching for the same union of all the talents as Spain. France looked like a one-man operation at times, with the same struggle for the fluidity which had kept Antoine Griezmann on the bench. Painfully bereft of someone to take and convert the ball which fizzed into the six-yard box when Ousmane Demebele - one of the few other Bleus capable of breaking the lines. The good news, from a French perspective, is that a hoodoo is lifted for Mbappe, whose converted kick spot early in the second half - after Jakub Kiwior had clumsily taken down Demebele - finally brought him a European Championships goal....read
France 1-1 Poland and Netherlands 2-3 Austria - Euro 2024 RECAP: Austrians finish TOP of Group D
25/06/24 14:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the Netherlands take on Austria in their final game of Group D. Whilst France face Poland in their final group game of Euro 2024.Polish fan has HORROR fall from stand at Euro 2024 match against Austria and is rushed to hospital with severe injuries after being knocked out
22/06/24 17:42The supporter fell three metres from the stand into the depression next to pitch-level at Berlin's Olympic Stadium and was knocked out.Poland 1-3 Austria - Euro 2024 RECAP: Marko Arnautovic gets in on the act as former Premier League star keeps his cool to slot home penalty as Ralf Rangnick's men close in on three points
21/06/24 14:31Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Poland vs Austria for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Ruud Gullit reacts after Dutch fans were slammed for doing 'blackface' in an attempt to dress up as him for Euro 2024 win over Poland... with one supporter pledging to 'retire' their outfit after severe backlash
18/06/24 19:06The group of fans faced severe backlash for the 'blackface' as they tried to imitate Gullit in the stands for their country's opening Euro 2024 fixture.Ronald Koeman says the Netherlands needed 'English qualities' to beat Poland after 'upset' target man Wout Weghorst scores winner off the bench
16/06/24 18:07Koeman revealed that the 31-year-old, who didn't score once in the Premier League during half a season at Manchester United last year, had been unhappy when told he was not a guaranteed starter.Unlucky Netherlands fan drops pint of beer after being pelted flush in the face by a stray ball while posing for a TV camera during Euro 2024 game against Poland
16/06/24 14:33The incident occurred just before kick-off at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion when the man spotted a camera panning across his path. He lost one pint of beer but impressively held on to another.Poland vs Netherlands - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as Wout Weghorst comes off the bench to spare Dutch blushes
16/06/24 11:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for Poland vs Netherlands for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Supercomputer predicts who is most likely to crash out of Euro 2024 early with current holders Italy among the tournament favourites in the most danger - but should England fans be concerned?
14/06/24 15:02Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.From a World Cup winner, to a Barcelona legend... to someone who played for Sussex County side Southwick FC! The playing careers of the 24 managers at Euro 2024 before they swapped the pitch for the dugout
14/06/24 12:31The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.The WORST dive in history? Polish star Pawel Dawidowicz is slammed for theatrically trying to win a penalty against Turkey... as fans joke: 'Tom Daley would be proud of that one!'
11/06/24 13:49Fans have lambasted defender Pawel Dawidowicz after he's theatrical attempt to win a penalty in the Poland's Euro 2024 warm-up.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
04/06/24 21:03Poland's road to Euro 2024 was a bumpy one. After gaining a berth in the tournament by the skin of their teeth, Robert Lewandowski's can be a dark horse this summer if they can put a torrid year behind them.FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.THE NOTEBOOK: Wales field NO players from the country's biggest clubs, home fans mock Robert Lewandowski in fervent atmosphere, and Connor Roberts leans on invincible moustache for good luck
26/03/24 23:22TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Footballers are a superstitious bunch, which is why Connor Roberts appears to be modelling himself on cult Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes.Wales 0-0 Poland (4-5 pens): Euro 2024 qualifying ends in heartbreak for Rob Page's men as they lose on penalties in Cardiff... with former Man United winger Dan James seeing his spot-kick saved
26/03/24 22:35IAN HERBERT AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: The minds were willing and the defence absolutely resilient but the small moment of genius which the team have always relied on was not there.England 2-2 Belgium: Live score, team news and updates as Jude Bellingham nets deserved equaliser with last kick of the game... while Wales are beaten on penalties by Poland in play-off
26/03/24 18:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England take on Belgium and Wales host Poland in their Euro 2024 qualifying play-off final.D-Day for Rob Page: Tuesday's Euro 2024 playoff against Poland is an acid test for Wales... defeat would represent failure while a victory would see the manager achieve something none before him could
23/03/24 22:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Page is preparing for a night in Cardiff that could make or break his time as Wales manager. Beat Poland and Page will achieve something no Wales boss has delivered.Matty Cash picks up a suspected hamstring injury after just 10 MINUTES on the pitch in Poland's 5-1 rout of Estonia... with Aston Villa defender's role in Tuesday's Euro 2024 play-off final against Wales in doubt
21/03/24 22:34Aston Villa defender Cash was seemingly tipped back by his own momentum sending a cross into Estonia's box, and collided with the advertising hoarding.When are the 2024 Euro playoffs? Draw, dates, teams involved matches and formats as Wales look to keep their Germany Euro dreams alive
18/03/24 16:01We are only 12 weeks away from the opening game of Euro 2024 but there are still THREE spots up for grabs. Here's all you need to know about the play-offs.Crystal Palace 'are open to hosting Greek Cup final between AEK Athens and PAOK in two weeks' - despite fears of ultra fan clashes... with a move away from Greece in the offing due to a history of violent confrontations
12/05/23 06:37Crystal Palace could host the upcoming Greek Cup final despite concerns about dangerous clashes between rival fans, according to reports.Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski reveals he was UNABLE TO WALK after taking a knee to the back from Real Madrid's Eder Militao during El Clasico... but patched-up forward expects to return to action in time for trip to Getafe
12/04/23 11:38Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski was left 'unable to walk' after taking a knee to the back from Real Madrid's Eder Militao during the recent Copa Del Rey edition of El Classico.Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny 'says NO to Tottenham, with the Pole not interested in a move to Arsenal's bitter rivals' - who he's repeatedly mocked in the past
07/03/23 09:25Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's contract is set to expire in summer 2024, though the Italian giants have the option to extend it for another year, and Spurs are said to be interested.'London I'm ready': Wife of Arsenal newboy Jakub Kiwior sends message to Gunners supporters after 'Queen of Twerking' - who has national titles to her name - was inundated with well wishes after her husband's move
25/01/23 16:53The wife of new Arsenal signing, Jakub Kiwior, has shown her appreciation to supportive Gunners fans following the 22-year-old's £21m move to Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders.'As of today I'm Polish, I'm one of you': Poland appoint former Portugal boss Fernando Santos as their new coach after deciding not to renew Czeslaw Michniewicz's contract following disappointing World Cup in Qatar
24/01/23 14:58Michniewicz left at the end of December after the FA decided not to renew his contract after he had guided the team to their first World Cup knockout stage appearance in 36 years.Poland set to hire Fernando Santos as their new boss as the Euro 2016 winner prepares to return to management just a month on from his Portugal exit
23/01/23 21:20Poland will appoint former Portugal manager Fernando Santos as their new coach, Polish FA (PZPN) president Cezary Kulesza said on Monday. Kulesza shared a picture with Santos on Twitter.Polish FA chief hints Steven Gerrard is NOT their top choice to be their new manager, despite Liverpool legend being a candidate, because they want international football experience
18/01/23 07:06Gerrard is seen as a strong option to replace Czeslaw Michniewicz - who departed at the end of last year after his contract wasn't renewed following the World Cup.Steven Gerrard is weighing up a shock job offer from the Poland national team after being sacked by Aston Villa in October - in a move which would see him reunite with right back Matty Cash
10/01/23 20:17The previous boss Czeslaw Michniewicz's contract was not renewed after his side's World Cup exit at the last-16 stage against eventual finalists France.George Weah is Liberia president, Pavlyuchenko was elected for Putin's party WHILE playing for Spurs... and Sukur drove for Uber after being BANISHED! What happens when footballers get political
29/12/22 15:43A few down the years have even entered politics in an effort to improve the world around them. Having a huge profile from exploits on the football pitch can certainly help when it comes to winning votes.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.Poland announce manager Czeslaw Michniewicz will leave his position on New Year's Eve after deciding not to renew his contract... despite the 52-year-old leading his nation to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years
22/12/22 11:52Michniewicz took over from Paulo Sousa as Poland boss in January, and led his nation to Qatar as they saw off Sweden in the play-offs. He then managed to get Poland out of their group.Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.'He walked past me in the tunnel and I was like a fan': Aston Villa defender Matty Cash admits he was star-struck facing Lionel Messi at the World Cup... and reveals how he got to meet Ronaldinho on his holiday afterwards!
17/12/22 12:38Matty Cash has described the moment he bumped into Brazilian legend Ronaldinho whilst walking on the beach in Qatar and playing against Lionel Messi at the World Cup.Julian Alvarez is nicknamed 'The Spider' because of his dancing feet… his link-up with Messi has entranced Argentina and left the nation sure the Man City forward can fill Aguero's boots as the superstar's strike partner
14/12/22 22:30In Buenos Aires, the semi-final achievements of the boy they call 'The Spider' were being compared on Wednesday to those of Mario Kempes in Argentina's World Cup final 44 years ago.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.Joining up with the Arsenal training camp in Dubai, some time spent back home in Florida and the Maldives is a popular destination... where the World Cup stars are on holiday after their exploits in Qatar
13/12/22 17:43We have seen plenty of stars from Qatar jetting off around the globe in search of some sun and well-deserved recuperation ahead of returning to their domestic clubs in the near future.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.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?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.'Only one team has impressed me more than England': Jamie Carragher hails the Three Lions' performance in last-16 win against Senegal... but labels quarter-final opponents France as the best team at the World Cup!
05/12/22 07:42The Three Lions eased past Senegal 3-0 in their last-16 tie on Sunday evening in a superb showing, setting up a knockout clash with the reigning champions on Saturday night.Gary Lineker and pundits left 'astounded' by Robert Lewandowski's stuttering penalty technique... as they question striker's 'very strange' run-up which he performed TWICE after referee ordered him to retake after initially missing
04/12/22 20:16Gary Lineker and his punditry team were left 'astounded' by Robert Lewandowski's penalty technique in Poland's 3-1 World Cup defeat to France.France 3-1 Poland: It's the Kylian Mbappe show as superstar scores TWO brilliant goals to send the world champions to the quarter-finals after Olivier Giroud's opener... with Robert Lewandowski netting a late consolation from the penalty spot
04/12/22 11:00IAN HERBERT AT AL THUMANA STADIUM: There were times when Kylian Mbappe seemed to be back in Paris' 19th arrondissement, foot over the ball, playing with defenders.MARK CLATTENBURG: Uruguay had every right to be angry after being knocked out of the World Cup, while Japan were LUCKY to go through, PLUS... Anthony Taylor was too hasty to blow his whistle in South Korea vs Ghana
03/12/22 22:47Refereeing decisions and VAR have had their fair share of scrutiny throughout this World Cup, with video technology again angering many. As a result, Sportsmail's Mark Clattenburg reflects.'The key to stopping Mbappe? Me!': Poland's Wojciech Szczesny sends defiant battle cry ahead of World Cup last-16 clash with France... with superstar Kylian bidding to lead France to more World Cup glory
03/12/22 20:40Kylian Mbappe, the player Qatar have paid a fortune to keep in Paris, is pretty much all this country's leaders have left to crow about at their World Cup, in a footballing sense.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.Wojciech Szczesny has become Poland's penalty-saving hero, defying the great Lionel Messi in Qatar... and his expertise may be needed AGAIN if his side are going to stun defending champions France in the last-16
03/12/22 06:14ADRIAN KAJUMBA: There was once a time back in his Arsenal days when Wojciech Szczesny remembers being teased about his lack of success when it comes to keeping out penalties.Back to basics! France team pose for a squad picture wearing jerseys of their first amateur club... as Les Bleus' stars pay homage to the youth teams that helped forge their illustrious careers
02/12/22 19:53The Les Bleus squad lined up for a team photo at their training camp in Doha but, instead of wearing their training kit, they donned shirts from the club they each started their careers at.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo, Canada equal worst ever World Cup record despite BBC blunder and Matty Cash employs Emi Martinez to grab him a Messi shirt
01/12/22 22:31MATT BARLOW's WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo after a perceived slight from three years ago when the Portugal skipper still played for Juventus.Poland boss Czeslaw Michniewicz says his 'heart stopped' as he watched his team squeeze into the last 16 despite a 2-0 loss to Argentina nearly ending their World Cup journey
01/12/22 00:13Head coach Czeslaw Michniewicz admitted his "heart stopped" during Poland's 2-0 defeat to Argentina - a result which saw his side scrape into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference.PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi overshadowed by star displays from Argentina team-mates Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez... while Poland have goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to thank for keeping them in the World Cup
30/11/22 23:04Argentina's potentially tricky night was anything but as they breezed through to the last-16 of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Poland. Here is how both sets of players fared at Stadium 974.IAN HERBERT: Argentina's optimism is built on the belief that glory is written in the stars for Lionel Messi… this was our first glimpse of the diminutive No 10 at his vintage best at the Qatar World Cup
30/11/22 22:31Argentina and their fans are on song again and hoping that Lionel Messi will lead them to World Cup glory in what would be his 1000th professional game'That's the goal of the tournament!': Twitter erupts after Luis Chavez's 30-yard free-kick puts Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia with fans claiming 'there's no topping' it... but it's not enough to send them through
30/11/22 20:50Football fans on Twitter were quick to celebrate Luis Chavez's stunning free-kick from range to put Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia in the must-win encounter.Poland 0-2 Argentina: Premier League stars Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez strike to seal World Cup progress and top spot for South Americans... with Poles sneaking through on goal difference
30/11/22 14:59MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA: It was the win the world wanted, the one that kept fantasy alive at this most pitiless World Cup. Lionel Messi is still here; football's greatest magician will not exit yet.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.Mexico boss Gerardo Martino will 'leave his role after the World Cup', with El Tri facing their first group stage elimination in 44 years as the former Barcelona coach 'targets a return to Argentina to spend time with his family'
29/11/22 15:44Martino is set to step down from the Mexico national team after the tournament in Qatar, according to Mexican outlet Record , with El Tri on the verge of a first group stage exit since 1978.WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.Argentina and Lionel Messi take on Poland at the 2022 World Cup with both teams targeting last-16 spots from Group C... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
27/11/22 20:19Poland and Argentina will battle it out to secure a last-16 spot from Group C. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.'The state of punditry!': Fans tease commentator Andros Townsend after claiming he played against Robert Lewandowski 'BEFORE' the striker was a success - despite Poland star being established at Dortmund when the two faced off in 2014
26/11/22 18:04Andros Townsend has stunned football supporters after appearing to claim he didn't recognise Robert Lewandowski as a football superstar when the pair played in 2014.Poland vs Saudi Arabia PLAYER RATINGS: Robert Lewandowski was worthy of his big World Cup moment but Wojciech Szczesny was the real hero as Poles claimed a crucial win
26/11/22 16:31Poland defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Saturday to assume leadership of World Cup Group C with Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski on target. Here's how each player rated.Robert Lewandowski is reduced to TEARS after he finally ends his World Cup scoring drought in his fifth game - days after missing a penalty against Mexico - as he doubles Poland's lead against Saudi Arabia
26/11/22 15:08An emotional Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears on Saturday after he finally brought an end to his World Cup scoring drought - netting Poland's second goal in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.ITV select an ALL-FEMALE on-screen panel for a men's World Cup game for the first time ever, as presenter Seema Jaswal is joined by Karen Carney and Eni Aluko in the historic moment... and TV bosses just so happen to select a Saudi Arabia game to do it!
26/11/22 14:54MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Nadia Nadim, a former Denmark international, was also due to be involved but stepped down following the sudden death of his mother on Tuesday.'That's save of the tournament!': Twitter goes wild as Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny makes INCREDIBLE double save to deny Saudi Arabia from the spot... but was he off the line when the penalty was taken?
26/11/22 14:19Salem Aldawsari's stuttering run-up resulted in a penalty that was easily saved by the Juventus goalkeeper low to his right-hand side, before charging out to close down the rebound.Saudi Arabia's players pay tribute to team-mate Yasser Al-Shahrani by holding up his shirt before World Cup clash with Poland after he underwent emergency surgery following a horror collision with his own keeper in win over Argentina
26/11/22 13:54Al-Shahrani underwent the surgery following a sickening collision with his own goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in Saudi Arabia's famous 2-1 win over Argentina earlier this week.Robert Lewandowski FINALLY grabs his first World Cup goal as Poland's emotional talisman nicks vital second in 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia after Wojciech Szczesny's first-half penalty heroics
26/11/22 08:54SAMI MOKBEL AT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Robert Lewandowski fared somewhat better than Lionel Messi did against Saudi Arabia.Rolling in it: Saudi Arabia players have each been promised a Rolls Royce as a reward for their stunning World Cup victory over Argentina... after a national holiday was called to commemorate the seismic result
25/11/22 22:39Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will reportedly present each of his nation's newest heroes with a Rolls Royce after they fought back from 1-0 down to beat Lionel Messi's side 2-1.Saudi Arabia look to cause another huge upset against Poland after their stunning World Cup win over Argentina... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head-record? And what is the team news?
23/11/22 17:23Saudi Arabia will look to replicate their stunning win over Argentina when they play Poland in the second of their group games on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about the fixture.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.Robert Lewandowski admits Argentina's 'surprise' loss has ramped up the pressure on Poland... with his side now facing a 'very important game' against giantkillers Saudi Arabia to keep their World Cup dream alive
23/11/22 08:14Argentina started their campaign as one of the pre-tournament favourites, but conceded twice the second half to lose 2-1 against Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.An ill-advised sombrero, face paint and even an inflatable camel! How Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW squeezed in FOUR games and all eight goals in one day of complete immersion in this strangest of World Cups
22/11/22 22:30MATT BARLOW: I left early to pull off the Qatar quadruple, a complete immersion in this strangest of World Cup tournaments by touching the four points of Doha's compass in one day.Mexico 0-0 Poland: Robert Lewandowski has second-half penalty SAVED by Guillermo Ochoa as he's denied a first ever World Cup goal, with neither side able to take advantage of Argentina's defeat
22/11/22 12:00The Mexican goalkeeper produced yet more World Cup heroics as he saved a second-half penalty from Robert Lewandowski in an otherwise dour Group C affair in Doha.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.Qatar World Cup chiefs make ANOTHER U-turn as they urge fans to drive to matches to 'free up capacity for visitors', despite the tournament being billed as the most sustainable in history and having a state-of-the-art public transport system
19/11/22 20:00Prior to the tournament organisers promised that Qatar 2022 would be the most sustainable World Cup in history and carbon emissions would be severely limited thanks to public transport.Mexico and Poland aim to get off to a winning start in their Group C clash at the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
19/11/22 16:00The two sides will be seeking to get their respective campaigns off to the best possible start when they clash on Tuesday in their second meeting at a World Cup.World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed