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Arsenal Under 21s are THRASHED 5-2 by League One basement side Reading in EFL Trophy despite playing Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson as over-age players - as the Portuguese midfielder misses a penalty just days after he was sent off for senior team
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Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson both featured for Arsenal's Under 21 side in their EFL Trophy tie against Reading, but couldn't prevent the Gunners going down to a 5-2 defeat. The two sides faced off in their final group game of the competition, which sees all League One and League Two sides compete, along with 16 category one Under 21 teams from Premier League and Championship clubs . Three Football League sides are drawn with one of the youth teams in a round-robin format which is regionalised, with Arsenal and Reading having already secured qualification for the knockout stages of the southern section ahead of Tuesday's clash....read
Man United's Diogo Dalot is released from Portugal's squad, citing 'personal reasons', with his fiancee heavily pregnant with their first child
13/11/23 17:59The full back was called up by boss Roberto Martinez ahead of his side's upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Poland.Pepe becomes oldest player to score in Champions League history with stoppage-time goal for Porto against Antwerp... more than TWO DECADES after his first career finish
08/11/23 00:19He is the first player over the age of 40 to net in the competition. At the ripe old age of 40 years and 254 days, he scored more than two decades after his first goal, which came for Maritimo in 2002.Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year's tournament... With England already having booked their place in Germany
18/10/23 12:43England booked their place in Germany with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Italy thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's top scorer in 2023 and has 859 career goals... but can the Portuguese superstar make it to 1,000 and when could he reach that landmark by?
17/10/23 19:00His two strikes in Monday's 5-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina means Ronaldo now has 127 international goals in 203 caps, while he has netted 859 times in total during his career.Cristiano Ronaldo sets his sights on jaw-dropping 1,000 goal career target following a challenge to complete the audacious feat from Porto's president - after he extends his international goal haul with a brace for Portugal
14/10/23 11:25The Al-Nassr superstar extended his record 125 international goal haul on Friday night, scoring twice to help Portugal claim a 3-2 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifying match vs SlovakiaREVEALED: Barcelona confirm Joao Felix's remarkably small new salary after he agreed a mammoth pay cut from his time at Chelsea and Atletico... but now he'll get a 900% rise in an FFP work-around
13/10/23 08:33And, according to reports in Spain, Felix has been impacted by their financial constraints, with the forward put on an annual salary of just €400,000 (£345,000) when he arrived.Everton midfielder Andre Gomes could join Fenerbahce before the Turkish transfer window closes with the Toffees keen to get the midfielder's salary off their books despite pending 777 takeover
12/09/23 14:52SIMON JONES: Everton are prepared to listen to offers for the former Portugal international who has struggled to recapture his old form since dislocating an ankle in 2019.Cristiano Ronaldo escapes red card despite studs hitting Martin Dubravka's face in Portugal's 1-0 win over Slovakia - but still faces ban due to accumulating three yellow cards
08/09/23 23:09The Al-Nassr star slid in for the ball in the box in the second-half incident, but the goalkeeper got there first and Ronaldo's boot hit him in the face.Cristiano Ronaldo insists his rivalry with Lionel Messi is OVER after they 'changed the history of football' with their 15-year duel... as he opens up on his relationship with Inter Miami star
07/09/23 09:21Ronaldo was full of praise for his one-time rival, claiming that the pair have a great mutual respect, and spoke of how their duopoly was a treat for adoring fans at a press conference.Manchester City are set to make a second bid for Matheus Nunes after seeing opening £47m offer rejected, but are prepared to pull out of a move if Wolves' asking price is deemed too high
24/08/23 23:07SIMON JONES: Kevin De Bruyne's serious injury, coupled with the departure of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona this summer, has left the Treble winners in need of another option in the middle of the park.Al-Nassr 4-2 Shabab Al-Ahli: Cristiano Ronaldo's side reach the Asian Champions League group stage in dramatic fashion by scoring THREE last-gasp goals in their qualifying tie
22/08/23 20:19AL-NASSR 4-2 SHABAB AL-AHLI: Al-Nassr began the clash at Al-Awwal Park well, with Anderson Talisca opening the scoring after just 11 minutes when he was set up by new recruit Marcelo Brozovic.Deco confirmed as Barcelona's new sporting director as LaLiga giants make big changes, with Mateu Alemany following Jordi Cruyff out the door in favour of the former Chelsea star
16/08/23 16:09Deco has been confirmed as Barcelona's new sporting director on a permanent basis, in a massive change of management which sees Mateu Alemany leave the Catalan giants.Cristiano Ronaldo was given his name by his parents for a very bizarre reason
16/08/23 14:45Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo was named after the 40th US President Ronald Reagan. Better still, the inspiration was his acting, not his statesmanship, which inspired the star's parents.Portugal 0-0 USA - Women's World Cup RESULT: USWNT just make it through to the last-16 after another poor performance that saw their opponents almost score a winning goal in added time
01/08/23 06:09Follow Mail Sport's live coverage of Portugal v USA in the Women's World Cup, with the United States looking to seal top spot in Group E.Celtic 1-1 Wolves: Kyogo opens the scoring after just six minutes while Wolves earn late equaliser with Matheus Cunha penalty
29/07/23 18:15Celtic impressed their fans with a strong performance against Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.Portugal 2-0 Vietnam: Telma Encarnacao scores one and sets up another to give Portuguese their first Women's World Cup victory, as Southeast Asian opponents crash out
27/07/23 10:19First-half goals from Encarnacao and Francisca Nazareth earned them a first ever World Cup win.Porto 0-1 Wolves: Pedro Neto scores and Matt Doherty makes his first appearance since rejoining in pre-season victory
25/07/23 20:00PORTO 0-1 WOLVES: Pedro Neto scored the only goal as Wolves won 1-0 against Porto in a friendly in Portugal. Matt Doherty was amongst the players in action for Wolves.Ruben Dias wants to buy Jack Grealish's mum a new handbag after the Man City star THREW UP on it during their Treble celebrations last month
24/07/23 08:03The Portuguese defender - who is usually teetotal - decided to appropriately celebrate their achievements but soon felt the consequences, although he plans to make up for his misdemeanour.Holland 1-0 Portugal: Stefanie van der Gragt's header gives Dutch the perfect start to Women's World Cup campaign after VAR overruled an obstruction call on the goalkeeper
23/07/23 09:55Holland kicked off their Group E campaign with a 1-0 win over Women's World Cup debutants Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Stefanie van der Gragt.Women's World Cup 2023 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
18/07/23 14:53With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.Closer to United than Arsenal! Declan Rice trains with Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao in Portugal as the midfielder is left STILL waiting on £105m move to the Emirates, 10 days after the deal was agreed
13/07/23 08:57Mail Sport reported on Wednesday that the Hammers are said to be becoming increasingly frustrated with delays over the deal as Gunners lawyers continue to draw up paperwork.England U21s handed big blow ahead of European Championship semi-final with Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey's set to miss rest of tournament with an ankle injury - with Emile Smith Rowe set to replace him in Lee Carsley's starting XI
04/07/23 00:13Ramsey, the Aston Villa midfielder, has been a standout performer during England's march to Wednesday's semi-final against Israel.England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s: Anthony Gordon's first-half strike books European Championship semi-final for Lee Carsley's Young Lions... who STILL haven't conceded in the tournament
02/07/23 18:02JACK GAUGHAN IN GEORGIA: They were best when risking everything, although realised doing so against Portugal for the entire night was impossible. Somehow, they clung on.Bernardo Silva marries model Ines Tomaz in Portugal as Treble-winning Man City team-mates Riyad Mahrez, Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker and Bayern Munich flop Joao Cancelo join in the celebrations
02/07/23 15:49The ceremony and celebration took place on Saturday at a hilltop hotel and winery on a 120-hectare vineyard estate in the Douro Valley an hour and a half's drive inland from Porto.England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s - Euro 2023: Anthony Gordon's first-half strike books European Championship semi-final for Lee Carsley's Young Lions... who STILL haven't conceded in the tournament
02/07/23 15:23Relive the action with Mail Sport's live blog for the Under 21 European Championship match between England and Portugal.England Under 21s will be looking to reach their first semi-finals since 2017 when they face Portugal TONIGHT at Euro 2023... but how can you watch it? What time is kick off?
02/07/23 08:16Lee Carsley's side won all three of their Euro 2023 group stage matches heading into the clash with Rui Jorge's Portugal.Euro Under-21 round-up: Abel Ruiz scores tournament's FASTEST-EVER goal as Spain beat Croatia to qualify for knock-outs, with Portugal on the brink of elimination following Netherlands draw
24/06/23 23:50In what was a tightly-contested game, Ruiz, of Braga, raced from kick-off to stun his opponents, who are now out of the competition. Spain will now fight it out with Ukraine to win Group B.Euro Under 21 round-up: Georgia upset the odds to beat Portugal 2-0 in tournament debut, Belgium are frustrated after Netherlands draw and Ukraine get off to a flying start against Croatia
21/06/23 19:37It is the 24th edition of the championships with Spain and England coming into the competition as two of the big favourites to win. Sixteen teams will play at the tournament which got underway on Wednesday.Iceland 0-1 Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo is the hero on his 200th international appearance, scoring dramatic late winner to help his side keep up perfect record
20/06/23 21:27Ronaldo had to wait two minutes to celebrate the winner as the referee first ruled out his close-range strike in the 89th minute for offside, but the goal was given after VAR showed he was onside.We go again! Man City's stars touch down around the world as they join up with their national teams after Treble celebrations, with Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva among those expected to play this week
13/06/23 19:28The season isn't over yet for some of the players, with national teams yet to play their closing games of the campaign as competitions such as Euro 2024 qualifying and the Nations League roll on.Man United 'are finalising a bid for Diogo Costa'... despite the Porto goalkeeper warning Erik ten Hag that he 'hopes to continue' in Portugal
09/06/23 10:52Portugal's first-choice stopper has been linked with United for some time now but attempted to play down the reports last week, claiming 'that's the internet' when asked about the rumours.Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will STAY in Saudi Arabia next season despite reports linking him with a shock return to Real Madrid... as he insists the Saudi league can become a 'top five league in the world'
01/06/23 18:13SAMI MOKBEL: Ronaldo left Man United to join Al Nassr in January but his move has been shrouded in uncertainty in recent weeks following reports suggesting he could return to former club Real Madrid.Cristiano Ronaldo's EXPLOSIVE Man United farewell, managers behaving badly, the spectacular reinvention of John Stones and THAT Antonio Conte rant... Mail Sport's alternative awards for the 2022-23 Premier League season
31/05/23 21:00JOE BERNSTEIN: In what was a pulsating and entertaining campaign, there has been a title race, an intriguing battle for Europe, along with a desperate relegation scrap.Agent Bruno! Fernandes urges Man United to sign £100m-rated Benfica star Goncalo Ramos... as he insists the Portuguese striker can become 'one of the best in the world'
30/05/23 15:55Ramos broke into the Portugal international team, replacing superstar Cristiano in the starting line up for the country's World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland, where he scored a hat-trick.Man United 'are willing to pay Diogo Costa's £65m release clause'... with the Portuguese goalkeeper 'set to leave Porto for the Premier League in the summer' - as United delay signing off on David de Gea's new deal
30/05/23 15:05Porto star Costa seemed to wave the club's fans goodbye as they fell short of winning the Primeira Liga title in their final league game on Saturday.Chelsea step up interest in 'The Gambian Hurricane' Adama Bojang after he scored twice in their Under 20 World Cup opener... but the Blues face competition from Sporting Lisbon, Inter Milan and Salzburg
23/05/23 08:41SIMON JONES: He scored within 30 seconds of his country's opening Group stage game with Honduras on Monday then followed up with their crucial second goal in a 2-1 win.Ruben Neves outlines his desire to play Champions League football, leaving his Wolves future uncertain after he received a standing ovation during Saturday's draw with Everton
21/05/23 11:05Neves, who has made 252 appearances and scored 30 goals, was given a standing ovation and left the pitch to embraces from his team-mates when he came off late in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Everton.Man United 'planning club-record bid for Benfica star Goncalo Ramos of up to £100m as part of a major summer rebuild at Old Trafford'... with Erik ten Hag also plotting move for Tottenham captain Harry Kane
09/05/23 15:15Billionaires Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim are vying to become the new owners of the Red Devils and could take over from the Glazers in time to finance Ten Hag's ambitions.Cristiano Ronaldo pushes away OPPOSITION backroom staff who tried to take a selfie as he left the pitch moments after Al-Nassr's 1-1 draw which left them adrift by five points in the Saudi title race
08/05/23 21:12After the game Ronaldo was inundated with requests from Al-Khaleej players and staff for his shirt and the Portuguese star ended up giving it to one player.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's health obsession: Mega star has six mini-meals a day, a £50,000 cryotherapy chamber and paints his nails
22/04/23 12:51How far do world-leading players need to push themselves to the very top of the game? What obscure marginal gains do they employ to give them the tiniest advantage over their competitors?Rafael Leao's stunning display helped AC Milan reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time in 16 YEARS and showed he may be the best winger in Serie A... but with a year left on his contract, what does the future hold for the Portuguese star?
20/04/23 20:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Giroud's decisive goal was a result of Leao's strength and power and he cut open the Napoli defence with ease, before delivering a superb ball to the Frenchman.'They're like KETCHUP!': Diogo Jota reveals Cristiano Ronaldo's bizarre goal analogy after he ended his 12-month drought with a brace against Leeds in Liverpool's demolition at Elland Road
18/04/23 09:57Diogo Jota scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Leeds United on Monday and recalled the advice Cristiano Ronaldo gave him when speaking to the press after the game.Juventus 1-0 Sporting Lisbon: Federico Gatti's second-half strike gives Italian giants narrow advantage heading into next week's Europa League quarter-final second leg
13/04/23 21:00Juventus took a small step towards the last four of the Europa League as Federico Gatti's goal in the second half secured the hosts a 1-0 victory over Portuguese side Sporting Club de Portugal.'Vintage Ronaldo that... flashback to the early 2010's!': Fans purr on social media after 38-year-old Portuguese star leaves opponent in the DUST with a brilliant burst of pace for his second goal during Al-Nassr's thumping 5-0 league win over Al-Adalah
05/04/23 08:07Ronaldo showcased his class as he left an opponent in the dust with a blistering turn of pace before smashing home with his nominally weaker left foot.Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and AC Milan's Rafael Leao are among the sports stars to model the colourful new Gucci-Adidas collection... with Lionesses star Alessia Russo also fronting the campaign
04/04/23 13:59The Reds winger, 30, was pictured wearing clothes from the bright, colourful new clothing range. Salah joined a host of high-profile footballers to represent the collection.Ruben Amorim 'won't be the next Tottenham manager due to issues with chairman Daniel Levy'... with Sporting Lisbon boss out of race 'led by Mauricio Pochettino and Julian Nagelsmann'
29/03/23 18:27Cristian Stellini will likely be in charge of Spurs until the end of the season, but a new boss will then be appointed. Tthat's unlikely to be Amorim, due to the suggested 'tempestuous temper' of Levy.Bukayo Saka has proven himself as an elite talent and no one under the age of 21 in Europe is matching his output for goals and assists... Jamal Musiala and Goncalo Ramos both trail the Arsenal star, so how close is the winger to world-class status?
27/03/23 19:12Buyako Saka has established himself as one of Europe's leading young players this season. Sportsmail takes a look at how the Arsenal star compares to his peers across EuropeRuben Neves 'is already negotiating a transfer to Man United this summer', after Xavi 'closed the door' on signing Wolves midfielder for Barcelona because he does not fit the profile he wants
27/03/23 12:28Central midfielder Neves' contract at Molineux expires in summer 2024, meaning the Midlands club could look to sell him at the end of the season rather than lose him for nothing the following year.Cristiano Ronaldo is mocked by fans for 'blatant dive' during Portugal's 6-0 hammering of Luxembourg, with footage showing 38-year-old throwing himself to the ground in ridiculous attempt to win penalty
27/03/23 09:55Roberto Martinez' side blitzed Luxembourg on Sunday in their second European Championship qualifier, but Ronaldo made headlines for the wrong reasons with a 'blatant' dive.Luxembourg 0-6 Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on his 198th cap as Roberto Martinez's side secure another thumping victory... as goals from Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva, Otavio and Rafael Leao complete the rout
26/03/23 20:43LUXEMBOURG 0-6 PORTUGAL: However, they kept Portugal at bay for a period, before substitute Otavio made it 5-0 after 77 minutes and Rafael Leao scored a sixth after he missed a penalty.Here come the next generation! A Newcastle flop, Lilian Thuram's OTHER superstar son and youngsters from Chelsea and Man City: Meet the nine players arriving on the international scene this week
23/03/23 15:44The first international break since Lionel Messi lifted the iconic trophy has seen a whole host of new faces called up to squads across the globe as new-look teams plot the start of their path to glory.Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.Cristiano Ronaldo boldly claims Saudi's Pro League could become the 'FOURTH most competitive in the world' as the Portugal star admits he has been 'positively surprised' by the level since joining Al-Nassr
23/03/23 08:23Cristiano Ronaldo said he has been surprised by the level of competitiveness in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al Nassr in January. Ronaldo headed to Saudi after leaving Man United back in November.Cristiano Ronaldo's right-hand man Ricky Regufe QUITS Portugal's national team delegation - after 20 years with them - as he takes a more hands-on role with his main man after securing his £175m-a-year Al-Nassr deal
21/03/23 09:30Ricky Regufe, who played a key role in securing Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr, has stepped down from his position on Portugal's national team delegation.Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first free-kick in almost a YEAR to help Al-Nassr claim a crucial win over Abha and maintain their Saudi title push... with the Portuguese star's last set-piece strike coming for Man United against Norwich last April!
19/03/23 08:59Ronaldo stepped up to score an audacious free kick from 30 yards out to level the game, before Brazilian star Anderson Talisca netted a penalty four minutes from time to complete the turnaround.Joao Palhinha is the giant defensive midfielder with nearly TWICE as many tackles as Casemiro... the Fulham star is spearheading their shock push for European football, and at £17.2m, he has a case for being one of the signings of the SEASON
03/03/23 21:18Fans asked to pick the Premier League signing of the summer after the transfer window slammed shut probably would have gone through a multitude of names before settling on Joao Palhinha.Joao Felix admits he was 'surprised' when Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench by Portugal during the World Cup... but he insists the legendary striker reacted really well and 'looked to give the team confidence'
11/02/23 06:37Felix revealed how Ronaldo - who came off the bench in the Switzerland and Morocco games - was a great support to the team, despite being dropped.'I don't cry for players who don't want to wear our shirt': Benfica president Rui Costa SLAMS Enzo Fernandez for his behaviour while trying to force through his £107m move to Chelsea, as he claims Argentina star 'didn't give us any chance'
02/02/23 22:59Benfica president Rui Costa has admitted he 'won't cry' for Enzo Fernandez in a scathing account of the midfielder's conduct during his deadline day move to Chelsea.Tottenham to push through £39m move for Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro after the Portuguese side identify former Arsenal man Hector Bellerin as his replacement
29/01/23 23:33Antonio Conte's side have been in the market for a new right-wing-back and look set to get their man. Bellerin, meanwhile, formerly for Arsenal, could swap Spain for Portugal to help facilitate the move.Emotional Pedro Porro bids farewell to Sporting Lisbon fans after losing Portuguese League Cup final in what appears to be his last game for the club... with the Spanish full-back set to to join Tottenham in £40m deal
29/01/23 01:07Pedro Porro appeared to make an emotional farewell to Sporting Lisbon fans after their Taca de Liga final defeat to Porto on Saturday.Cristiano Ronaldo is gifted a garish one-of-a-kind Saudi-themed £630,000 Jacob and Co watch to celebrate his £175m-a-year move to Al-Nassr - as the Portuguese icon adds the 338-gemstone timepiece to his £5m collection
26/01/23 12:43The Portuguese forward completed a £175million-a-year deal to move to the Middle East in January, after his Man United contract was terminated after a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.Tottenham are trying to conclude a deal for Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Porro after £32.5m bid was rejected - but big-spending Chelsea are lurking and could HIJACK the move
25/01/23 10:26Porro, 23, is of interest to Todd Boehly's big-spending Blues, who are lurking if Tottenham's move breaks down, but the player's agent is focusing on Spurs first.Cristiano Ronaldo is seen up-close preparing for his Al-Nassr debut and encouraging his team-mates... as the forward stars in a behind-the-scenes video from their 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq
25/01/23 09:42It was his first official game since joining the club in an eye-watering £175m-per-year deal last month , although he did feature in an Al-Hilal/Al-Nassr all-star game against PSG last week.White cards have arrived in football but what's next? In-stadium explanations of VAR calls, body cameras for referees and bans on heading at youth level are some of the other new rules fans need to know about
24/01/23 16:18After a white card was introduced into football for the first time in Portugal on Saturday, Sportsmail examines some of the upcoming rule changes and trials fans need to be aware of.'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.'It is important they play normally': Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia insists his side SHOULDN'T change their style to suit Cristiano Ronaldo, and argues his players 'tried TOO HARD' to get him involved as he struggled on debut
23/01/23 17:20Ronaldo played in the Saudi Pro League for the first time on Sunday as his new side took on Al-Ettifaq, but struggled to impact the game despite his team winning 1-0 to remain top of the league.Bizarre moment a referee brandishes a WHITE CARD for the first time EVER in a football match in Portugal
23/01/23 08:21Red and yellow cards have been an integral part of the sport for decades - but supporters may be surprised to learn about the introduction of a white one as well.Cristiano Ronaldo 'meets with new Portugal boss Roberto Martinez in Riyadh to discuss his international future' after the new Al-Nassr star was dropped by former boss Fernando Santos during the World Cup
19/01/23 09:46With the 37-year-old now based in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, Martinez was in the country to watch the Spanish Super Cup and reportedly took the opportunity to talk to the star.Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi when he FINALLY plays in Saudi... A 'golden ticket' costs £2.2MILLION for what could be the G.O.A.T. rivals' final showdown - unless Argentine superstar cashes in with a £245m-a-year deal in the desert
13/01/23 22:00This has created excitement around the world that the two great rivals will meet again on the pitch with the pair facing off in several iconic clashes over the years.Jose Mourinho insists he was Portugal's 'ONLY choice' to take over from Fernando Santos after the World Cup - but turned it down... contradicting their president's claim that only Roberto Martinez was offered the job
13/01/23 09:07The Roma boss admitted that he had been approached by PFP president Fernando Gomes ahead of the appointment of Roberto Martinez earlier in January, but 'decided not to go'.Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez returns to Benfica action in style with a goal in win over Varzim... and the World Cup-winning Argentine performs an 'I'm staying here' celebration by tapping the club badge
11/01/23 01:00Fernandez, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, played in his side's 2-0 Portuguese Cup win against Varzim on Tuesday - and, after netting, gave an indication he is going nowhere.'Absolute madness': Ally McCoist SLAMS Chelsea's decision to pay a £9m loan fee to sign Joao Felix... as he claims the Atletico Madrid forward is 'not the answer to Chelsea's problems'
10/01/23 18:40The deal is expected to be completed imminently with Felix seen leaving Atletico Madrid's training ground on Tuesday and his girlfriend was also pictured on a private jet heading to London.Manchester United and Chelsea target Rafael Leao SLAMS 'fake news' claims he is demanding '£8.8m-a-year to stay at AC Milan' with clubs monitoring the Portuguese star's situation with his current deal at the San Siro up in 2024
09/01/23 20:02Leao emerged as one of Europe's hottest talents and impressing in Qatar last month, but was quick to rectify reports surrounding his on-going contract negotiations.Diogo Dalot reveals he's in negotiations with Man United over a new contract and hopes to extend his Old Trafford career... as the right back admits he loves the 'mess' of Premier League football
09/01/23 18:06The Portugal defender's current deal was due to run out in the summer until United triggered a 12-month extension before Christmas to keep him until June 2024.Roberto Martinez remains coy over Cristiano Ronaldo's role in his new Portugal team after the striker's dismal World Cup campaign in Qatar... but insists the 37-year-old will be given 'opportunity and respect'
09/01/23 14:49Ronaldo was dropped by Fernando Santos for Portugal's knockout clashes in Qatar, but the ex-Belgium coach insisted that he was a player he was keen to 'contact' after assuming the role.Portugal appoint Roberto Martinez as their new coach after sacking Fernando Santos following disappointing World Cup in Qatar - as the former Belgium boss is tasked with lifting the side ahead of Euro 2024
09/01/23 12:13Martinez had a World Cup to forget with Belgium, who failed to even make it out of the group stage and endured a crisis within the squad - with the coach failing to get the most of his talented squad.Roberto Martinez has 'verbally agreed to become the next Portugal manager' despite his struggles at the World Cup with Belgium... with the deal 'expected to be completed next week'
07/01/23 09:36Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached a 'verbal agreement' to take the vacant Portugal manager's job, despite overseeing Belgium's disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar.Ricky Regufe is the man behind Cristiano Ronaldo and his new life in Saudi Arabia: He sealed the £173m-per-year deal, is ALWAYS by his side (even on holiday) and wound up his Portugal team-mates
07/01/23 08:43When he touched down in Saudi Arabia to complete his move to Al-Nassr, it was no surprise to see Cristiano Ronaldo flanked by his close friend Ricardo Regufe.
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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