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Portugal united! Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles in training as he laughs and jokes with team-mates ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Morocco... after denying reports he threatened to walk out on the squad after being dropped
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09/12/22 14:29
Ronaldo (pictured) has consistently attracted negative headlines at the tournament, with r evelations the veteran is causing friction in the team camp and the high-profile forward denying reports he wanted to walk out on the competition after being dropped. But former Manchester United star Ronaldo, 37, was all smiles on Friday, laughing and joking with his team-mates as they prepared for the weekend's crunch knockout clash. Reports claimed the free agent wanted to pack his bags and walk out after tense talks with Santos - although the Portuguese FA insisted the captain is still 'committed' to the cause. In response, Ronaldo tweeted: 'A group too close to be broken by outside forces. A nation too brave to let itself be frightened by any adversary. A team in the truest sense of the word, which will fight for the dream until the end! Believe with us! Strength, Portugal!'...read
Portugal hero Goncalo Ramos 'nearly joined Barcelona in the summer as cover for Robert Lewandowski, but the move collapsed after Memphis Depay stayed at the club' - with his value rising after hat-trick against Switzerland
09/12/22 13:23The 21-year-old is in the form of his life and recently displaced superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up for his national side and scored a hat-trick in their 6-1 demolition of Switzerland.'Let's leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone': Portugal boss Fernando Santos calls for peace as he insists his star player didn't ask to leave the squad after being benched... though admits the forward wasn't happy during 'normal conversation'
09/12/22 11:58Portugal boss Fernando Santos has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be left alone following reports that the star wanted to leave the squad after being benched for their last-16 victory over Switzerland.Cristiano Ronaldo DID threaten to walk out on the World Cup, say Portuguese paper who first broke the story as they back their sources despite FA denial... and reveal more details of his 'tough, tense, heated' Fernando Santos talks
09/12/22 10:37Explosive reports in Record on Thursday alleged that Ronaldo was ready to walk out on Portugal's campaign after discovering he would not start their last-16 tie against Switzerland.REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo causing MORE friction in Portugal's World Cup camp, with team-mates 'questioning why his personal manager - who has excessive influence - is part of their entourage'
09/12/22 09:33Ronaldo has found himself under fire in Qatar after his poor displays for his country before sulking after being subbed during a 2-1 loss to South Korea - which earned the wrath of his boss Fernando Santos.MARTIN SAMUEL: Of course the FA want Gareth Southgate to remain in charge of England beyond the World Cup - who is going to do a better job? His brilliance is that he is still positively affecting his players in his third tournament
08/12/22 22:36MARTIN SAMUEL: Who is going to do a better job? Does Southgate want it? Now that's another matter entirely. I've always felt we were watching his last tournament as England boss.England enjoyed a secret Robbie Williams gig at their Qatar hotel on Wednesday night, with the pop star following in the footsteps of Ed Sheeran at last year's Euros as he performed duets with Gareth Southgate's stars
08/12/22 22:31SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: England were treated to a private concert by Robbie Williams at their hotel in Al Wakrah on Wednesday night. And Southgate wants his players to be upbeat and high tempo.Cristiano Ronaldo's former Man United coach Rene Meulensteen admits he's 'GLAD' he's not Portugal's manager... and praises Fernando Santos for 'showing who is boss' by dropping the legendary forward to the bench
08/12/22 18:26The Portuguese superstar was dropped to the bench for their last-16 victory against Switzerland, after he reacted angrily to being substituted in their final group stage match with South Korea.Portugal face Morocco with or without forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
08/12/22 17:55Portugal face Morocco at the Qatar World Cup this weekend with a semi-final slot on the line. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.'No matter who you are, age will get you': Tyson Fury insists 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is 'on the slide' despite looking after himself... as he compares the Portugal star to former rival Wladimir Klitschko at the end of his career
08/12/22 16:19Ronaldo has been dropped to the bench in recent times for both the Red Devils - before his tumultuous exit - and most recently against Switzerland in the World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his Portugal teammates - including substitutes - after previously 'opting to do gym work alongside starting XI' despite not starting against Switzerland... following his furious denial that he wanted to quit the World Cup
08/12/22 14:27The 37-year-old reportedly opted not to train with the substitutes on Wednesday - instead joining the first team for gym work - despite not starting against Switzerland.REVEALED: Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias have been betting on how many times Jack Grealish will be fouled at the World Cup... with Portugal's Manchester City midfielder adamant they DON'T want to face England in the semi-finals
08/12/22 14:14Grealish came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of England's 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday, helping the Three Lions see out a dominant performance.Portugal 'play more as a team' without Cristiano Ronaldo claims international team-mate Jose Fonte... as he insists they 'played fluidly without a focal point' against Switzerland and that Goncalo Ramos should keep his starting place
08/12/22 12:55The former Manchester United star was left on the bench during Portugal's 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup. Fonte did not make the final cut for Qatar.Portugal fans DON'T want Cristiano Ronaldo back in Fernando Santos' team for their quarter-final versus Morocco... as a staggering 93.6% of voters call for Goncalo Ramos to start up front after his stunning hat-trick against the Swiss
08/12/22 10:43The vast majority of Portugal fans do not want Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Fernando Santos' starting line-up against Morocco, based on a survey carried out by the Portuguese media.'I really wanted him to come home': Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to QUIT Portugal's World Cup campaign by his own sister, as rambling Instagram post slams 'ingratitude' shown towards 37-year-old after he was dropped for World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland
08/12/22 09:48Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal boss Fernando Santos for their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday, having failed to hit top form in their group-stage campaign.REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to pack his bags and WALK OUT on the World Cup' after tense talks Portugal boss Fernando Santos - but their FA still say captain is 'committed' to the cause
08/12/22 09:02The former United star has overshadowed Fernando Santos' preparations for most of the tournament after the fallout of his exit from Old Trafford - and that has spilled over to the national side.World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo caught up in new Portugal row, Raheem Sterling to return to England's camp tomorrow... and Spain AXE Luis Enrique over their Qatar debacle
08/12/22 08:13Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of four games, including all the latest from the England camp as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against France.I'm not convinced by Lloris in goal, but I'm still backing France to win the World Cup… and it remains to be see what impact Ronaldo's sulking will have on Portugal: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on all eight quarter-finalists
07/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: There is just eight teams left in the World Cup. Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has provided his verdict ahead of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.PETE JENSON: Hail the heirs to Ronaldo's throne! Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao have pushed Portugal's talismanic forward to the margins after they ran riot without him against the Swiss
07/12/22 22:31PETE JENSON: He has been sitting on the throne for 15 years but now he is sitting on the bench and Portugal need a new king. Step forward Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao.CHRIS WHEELER: Ronaldo's latest antics come as no surprise to Man United fans as he continues to rage against the dying of the light. Stealing the spotlight from Ramos was UNFORGIVABLE
07/12/22 22:30COMMENT BY CHRIS WHEELER: Like Erik ten Hag before him, Fernando Santos has come to the conclusion that his team are better without Ronaldo in the starting line-up.Kylian Mbappe was deadly yet again, Goncalo Ramos showed Portugal life beyond Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham is England's breakout star... but who else makes our team of the World Cup last-16 after a captivating few days?
07/12/22 18:00The World Cup last-16 certainly didn't disappoint us, with some excellent displays by the tournament favourites and some upsets sprinkled in. But who makes out best XI from the last few days?Cadiz 4-2 Manchester United: Red Devils lose on their return to action in mid-World Cup friendly... with Anthony Martial and youngster Kobbie Mainoo on target in first game post-Ronaldo
07/12/22 17:30CHRIS WHEELER: Cadiz feels a world away from Qatar and the business end of the World Cup involving the majority of United's stars, but those left behind stepped up their preparations.Spanish media claims Cristiano Ronaldo 'HASN'T trained with Portugal's other last-16 substitutes today - as dropped captain insisted on a gym session with the starting XI'
07/12/22 12:46Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with Portugal's substitutes on Wednesday and instead insisted on joining the Fernando Santos' starters for a gym session, according to reports in Spain.'The dream is alive!': Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal's win over Switzerland as an 'incredible day' and labels them a 'team full of talent and youth'... despite being dropped and sulking down the tunnel at full-time
07/12/22 11:10Cristiano Ronaldo - who came off the bench for the final 17 minutes of Portugal's tie with Switzerland - 'congratulated' Fernando Santos for his selection after their 6-1 win.Bruno Fernandes jumps to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming he 'would be angry' if he was dropped but insists his ex-Man United team-mate is 'still doing his part' as Portugal reach World Cup quarter-finals
07/12/22 10:35Ronaldo was sensationally dropped from Portugal's starting line-up for the first-time from a meaningful major tournament game in 18 years on Tuesday night,, before they beat Switzerland 6-1.England's route to the World Cup final: A daunting test against the defending champions France, a potential showdown with a possibly Ronaldo-less Portugal and Neymar or Messi to come - who will Gareth Southgate's side have to beat to lift the trophy?
07/12/22 09:54The Three Lions square off against holders France on Saturday evening, in what is a drastic step-up in quality following their comfortable last-16 win over Senegal last week.Hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos insists Cristiano Ronaldo is 'still an important' player for Portugal despite outshining his captain against Switzerland after replacing the dropped 37-year-old
07/12/22 09:37Ramos was selected ahead of the Portugal captain for Tuesday's clash as Fernando Santos made the decision to drop Ronaldo after he reacted angrily to being substituted against South Korea.Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour is 'deeply unattractive' and someone close to him must tell him to 'WALK AWAY' after he was benched for Portugal's World Cup win... Sportsmail's Ian Herbert tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
07/12/22 09:19Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals without him and his place in the side now has to be in doubt. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo latest with the forward 'missing training with other Portugal subs to work with first XI'... while England are given Declan Rice scare in preparation for France clash
07/12/22 08:26Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals where England will face France in Qatar.Cristiano Ronaldo 'takes more off the table than he puts on it,' claims FOX Sports' David Mosse as he suggests Portugal are BETTER without the star... while Alexi Lalas claims it was a 'defining moment' for Fernando Santos
07/12/22 05:59Ronaldo did not factor into Portugal's dominant 6-1 win over Switzerland. In his place, Santos went with Benfica youngster Goncalo Ramos - who bagged a hat trick in his first start at the World Cup.'It's a shame to HUMILIATE a man who has given so much': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Portugal boss Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench in 6-1 win over Switzerland... branding the decision as a 'major injustice'
07/12/22 01:02Elma Aveiro hit out at Fernando Santos, claiming that he was humiliating her brother, adding she did not know why Santos had left the 37-year-old out of his starting XI, and that she could not understand it.'That's NOT true': Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports he's set to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth £173m per season... with Portugal forward a free agent after acrimonious departure from Manchester United
07/12/22 00:42Since his departure from Old Trafford, speculation has circulated regarding what club Ronaldo will join, with the forward a free agent heading into the second half of the season as it stands.Ian Wright raves about Rafael Leao after his 'beautiful' goal in Portugal's hammering of Switzerland... as Nigel De Jong praises the winger's 'instant impact' from the bench, and Ally McCoist hints that he deserves to play more
06/12/22 23:40Leao came off the bench in the 87th minute to replace Bruno Fernandes, and got on the scoresheet within five minutes as he cut inside and found the top corner from the edge of the box.Portugal boss Fernando Santos says he has a 'very close relationship' with Cristiano Ronaldo and their row over the veteran's tantrum is 'finished'… as he insists he was dropped for 6-1 win over Swiss for tactical reasons
06/12/22 23:08MATT BARLOW: Portugal produced their most emphatic performance of the World Cup and the 68-year-old boss had to admit he liked the look of his team without their 37-year-old superstar striker.Ian Wright and Nigel De Jong laud 'very impressive' Goncalo Ramos... after the striker replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's starting XI and netted a HAT-TRICK in 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland
06/12/22 23:00Ramos was a surprise inclusion in Portugal's starting line-up as he came in for captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who was dropped after reacting angrily to being substituted against South Korea.PLAYER RATINGS: Goncalo Ramos was near perfection as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement for Portugal... but Switzerland's Fabian Schar and Yann Sommer struggle in last-16 thrashing
06/12/22 22:57Goncalo Ramos became Portugal's new hero after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and netting a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland. Here is how both teams rated.Cristiano Ronaldo walks off on his own as his Portugal team-mates celebrate 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland... after he was DROPPED from the XI and his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick
06/12/22 21:53Cristiano Ronaldo was seen leaving the pitch alone after Portugal's stunning 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night while his team-mates continued to celebrate.MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos' patience with Cristiano Ronaldo has finally snapped, and he was rewarded for dropping him in Switzerland thrashing... Portugal won the Euro 2016 final without their talisman - can they do the same again in Qatar?
06/12/22 21:24MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos has been Portugal's boss for eight years and has spent most of that time protecting Cristiano Ronaldo, covering for him, massaging his ego.Football fans ask 'who needs Ronaldo?' as Portugal run riot in last-16 clash with Switzerland... with some claiming the nation are 'contenders' to win the World Cup as long as they continue to leave him on the bench
06/12/22 20:59The former Manchester United star was dropped to the bench by manager Fernando Santos, who was angry with the free agent's reaction to being dropped against South Korea.Jamie Carragher claims Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for Portugal's clash against Switzerland 'because of his performances' and NOT his furious reaction to being subbed in their defeat to South Korea
06/12/22 19:09Jamie Carragher insists Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for Portugal's last-16 match with Switzerland for performance reasons.'Is the Manchester United manager wrong and now is the Portugal manager wrong?': Cristiano Ronaldo 'has got to do a LOT better' with his attitude after being dropped by Fernando Santos, insists Gary Neville
06/12/22 17:22Gary Neville has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to improve his attitude after the forward was sensationally dropped for Portugal's last-16 World Cup clash with Switzerland.Portugal 6-1 Switzerland - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: No Ronaldo, no problem! Goncalo Ramos nets HAT-TRICK to fully justify decision to drop star... as Fernando Santos' team reach World Cup quarter-finals with thumping win
06/12/22 15:00MARTIN SAMUEL IN LUSAIL: Back home he is known as the Wizard. And on Tuesday Goncalo Ramos performed one of the most incredible bits of sorcery ever seen: he made Ronaldo disappear.'MLS can't compete with the money but his brand won't grow as much in Saudi': Alexi Lalas tells Cristiano Ronaldo he'll be 'out of sight, out of mind' if he joins Al-Nassr for $211m-a-year as he urges him to head to the US
06/12/22 13:46The 37-year-old left the Premier League giants ahead of the World Cup after his relationship with the club went beyond repair after a series of controversial statements in a TV interview.Fernando Santos is told to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal's World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland by Dutch icon Ronald de Boer, who tells veteran striker he 'must be a little bit smarter' after public sulk against South Korea
06/12/22 12:49The veteran forward once again was in the headlines for the wrong reasons after his public strop after being substituted off after 65 minutes in the country's 2-1 World Cup defeat against South Korea.'10 + Ronaldo?' Friction between Portugal's captain and coach Fernando Santos over his sub strop dominates lead-up to their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland... with papers saying: 'For the first time, his automatic spot is being questioned'
06/12/22 09:56Coach Fernando Santos couldn't hide his anger at Ronaldo's sulky reaction to being subbed off during the final group game against South Korea.Portugal benching Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'the point of no return' for his international career just like it was for his time at Man United... he just won't be an impact sub - Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
06/12/22 09:15Cristiano Ronaldo didn't appear to be too impressed about being subbed off early during their defeat to South Korea and it's created a headache for coach Fernando Santos.'I really didn't like it AT ALL': Portugal manager Fernando Santos reveals his rage at Cristiano Ronaldo and even hints at DROPPING sulking captain at the World Cup over his reaction to being subbed
05/12/22 13:41KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: The 37-year-old, who has one goal in the tournament so far, started every group match but reacted angrily to being substituted in his team's 2-1 defeat by South Korea.Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles, posing happily with partner Georgina Rodriguez and his family as he relaxes ahead of Portugal's crunch World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday
05/12/22 09:47Fernando Santos' men face the Swiss in a last-16 tie on Tuesday evening, with the winner facing either Spain or Morocco in the quarter-final, and Ronaldo was all smiles as he took time to unwind.Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo look to book a quarter-final spot when they face Switzerland at the 2022 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?
04/12/22 16:29Portugal and Switzerland will face off in the last-16 of the World Cup looking to book a quarter-final place. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.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.'The baton has passed!': Portugal can win this open World Cup... but NOT if they have Cristiano Ronaldo in their team, Sportsmail's Oliver Holt tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
03/12/22 09:01Fernando Santos' side finished top of their group on Friday, but were beaten by South Korea, with Ronaldo at fault for the first goal that his team conceded in their 2-1 loss.Cristiano Ronaldo denies swearing at his coach Fernando Santos and claims his comments were directed at a South Korean player who he told to 'shut up' in Portugal's 2-1 defeat in Group H finale
02/12/22 21:57Cristiano Ronaldo denied that he had sworn at Portugal coach Fernando Santos when he was substituted during a dramatic 2-1 defeat to South Korea in the World Cup on FridayEdinson Cavani PUNCHES pitch-side VAR monitor after Uruguay players chase officials down the tunnel as frustration boils over in on-pitch melee following World Cup exit despite 2-0 win over Ghana
02/12/22 19:41Cavani came on for Luis Suarez - who was in tears at the end of the match - but was unable to steer his side to a third goal and was one of a number of players to surround the referee after the match.PLAYER RATINGS: Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Mohammed Kudus shine as Uruguay and Ghana are both knocked out of the World Cup, with Edinson Cavani and Andre Ayew failing to impress in Uruguay win
02/12/22 19:04There were mistakes, a missed penalty and VAR controversy, plus two fine goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta and a brilliant attacking showing from Ghana's Mohammed Kudus.Cristiano Ronaldo just didn't get any service as he chased records but Diogo Dalot was a plus-point for Portugal... while Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-Chan were South Korea's heroes as they made the last-16 - PLAYER RATINGS from the Group H finale
02/12/22 18:52A stoppage time goal by Hwang Hee-chan secured a 2-1 win for South Korea which proved just about enough to progress on goals scored after Uruguay could only defeat Ghana 2-0.Heung-Min Son insists South Korea have 'higher goals' than a round of 16 win over Brazil - as Paulo Bento's side book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds... as pundits praise Spurs star's 'incredible' assist for winner against Portugal
02/12/22 18:43South Korea booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Qatar World Cup after beating Portugal 2-1, thanks to Hee-Chan Hwang's injury time winner.Luis Suarez on the verge of TEARS while on the substitutes' bench after Hwang Hee-chan's late strike for South Korea against Portugal condemned Uruguay to an early exit despite leading Ghana 2-0 in the other game
02/12/22 16:56Suarez was seen hiding behind his shirt with tears in his eyes as he watched on with his side the latest side to head for a surprising early exit in a week that has seen several high-profile upsetsCristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal in their final Group H clash against South Korea after missing training this week, as Fernando Santos rotates his side with just one point needed to seal top-spot
02/12/22 13:47Portugal have made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, with victories over Ghana and Uruguay sealing qualification for the knockouts with a game to spare.South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Son Heung-min sets up Hwang Hee-chan for stoppage-time winner as ANOTHER 100% record falls at the World Cup - with Korea qualifying for the last-16 on GOALS SCORED
02/12/22 10:54MATT BARLOW AT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Out of nowhere, South Korea were in front and out of nowhere they were going through to the last 16.WORLD CUP RE-CAP: Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal as they bid to top group H against South Korea, as favourites Brazil face Cameroon
02/12/22 08:35Read Sportsmail's live blog for all of Friday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar, with four games from Group G and H.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.Cristiano Ronaldo faces a late fitness test ahead of South Korea clash despite returning to training... with the Portugal star '50-50' to play in their final World Cup group stage match
01/12/22 14:59KATHRYN BATTE: Head coach Fernando Santos said Ronaldo was a doubt ahead of Portugal's training session yesterday afternoon but insisted they have planned for his potential absence.KIERAN GILL: Why WOULDN'T Cristiano Ronaldo cash in and take £173m-a-year to move to Saudi? He's 37, could add to his world record goals tally every week and would finally enjoy some privacy
01/12/22 12:39KIERAN GILL: Why not take a prolific payday at 37 years old? We could say he doesn't need the Saudi suitcases full of cash, but then David Beckham didn't need to take the Qatari money.Cristiano Ronaldo may NOT feature for Portugal in their final group-stage clash against South Korea, as boss Fernando Santos confirms the forward is '50/50' after missing training
01/12/22 12:32Portugal boss Fernando Santos has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo may not feature in their final 2022 World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea.Cristiano Ronaldo is ABSENT from Portugal training as Fernando Santos' side prepare for their final group stage match against South Korea after confirming qualification with 2-0 win over Uruguay
30/11/22 16:51A brace from Bruno Fernandes already confirmed Portugal's qualification for the second round of the competition, and as a result Fernando Santos may look to rest some of his stars.Spectator who invaded the pitch during Portugal v Uruguay waving an LGBT flag and wearing a Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' reveals FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'DEFENDED' him, ensuring he would not face any legal action
30/11/22 11:50During the Group H match on Monday, activist Mario Ferri ran onto the pitch at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar wearing a Superman T-shirt bearing the words 'Save Ukraine' on the front.Cristiano Ronaldo is making himself look RIDICULOUS! His 'Hair of God' moment against Uruguay has made him a laughing stock, and Portugal are in danger of their tournament becoming all about him, Sportsmail's Oliver Holt tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
30/11/22 08:46The 37-year-old tried to get on the end of Bruno Fernandes' cross, but seemed to fail to make contact as the ball went past him and into the far corner.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.WORLD CUP DIARY: Portugal's opening goal against Uruguay continues to cause debate, while Belgium's stars quash rumours of squad divide... PLUS, why Germany were handed a huge fine over a press conference
29/11/22 22:30There have been plenty of thrills and spills so far at the controversial tournament. And below, Sportsmail 's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.South Korea must beat Portugal to stand any chance of reaching the World Cup last-16 with Cristiano Ronaldo and Co through... 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?
29/11/22 18:42Group H reaches its conclusion on Friday afternoon with Portugal already assured of their last-16 place - but their opponents South Korea still have work to do.'I am free!': Spectator who stormed onto the pitch at Portugal v Uruguay waving an LGBT flag and wearing a Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' will NOT face legal action
29/11/22 13:48The protestor who ran onto the pitch during the Portugal v Uruguay World Cup match in Qatar will not face legal action. Ferri, updated his followers on Tuesday saying 'I am free'.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.Portugal's FA 'will submit evidence to FIFA that proves Cristiano Ronaldo DID get a touch on Bruno Fernandes' cross for their opener against Uruguay' after the goal was awarded to the striker's former Manchester United team-mate
29/11/22 11:25The goal initially looked as though Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal's record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Bruno Fernandes' 54th-minute cross.Will Wenger revert to 'I didn't see it'?! Former Arsenal boss Arsene will have a say in whether Ronaldo is awarded Portugal's first goal against Uruguay, as part of his role at FIFA
29/11/22 11:14SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: Ronaldo appeared to glance home Bruno Fernandes's cross to give Portugal the lead against Uruguay but replays have cast doubt on whether he touched the ball.Cristiano Ronaldo texts Piers Morgan from the locker room straight after Portugal's 2-0 win over Uruguay to say he DID touch Bruno Fernandes' cross for opening goal, Alexi Lalas reveals
29/11/22 06:25The 37-year-old wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at a World Cup, in the 54th minute of Monday's game - only for Bruno Fernandes to be awarded the goal later on.REVEALED: Spectator who stormed World Cup match waving LGBT flag and wearing Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' is Italian footballer-turned-globe trotting pitch invader dubbed 'The Falcon' who has been helping Ukrainian refugees
29/11/22 01:12Mario Ferri wore a blue superman t-shirt with the words 'Save Ukraine' written on the front as he stormed onto the pitch in the second half of the group stage match on Monday night.PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes steals the show from Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal... but Edinson Cavani flops in trying to replace Luis Suarez as Uruguay's World Cup hopes dangle by a thread
28/11/22 22:52Portugal became the third team through to the last-16 of the World Cup after seeing off Uruguay 2-0 thanks to a Bruno Fernandes double. Here is how both sides rated at the Lusail Stadium.Spectator waving Pride rainbow flag and wearing Superman T-shirt demanding 'respect for Iranian women' storms World Cup clash between Portugal and Uruguay in protest against Qatar's anti-LGBT laws
28/11/22 20:25A protestor carrying a Pride flag has run onto the pitch at the Portugal v Uruguay match at the Qatar World Cup tonight in defiance of the country's anti-LGBT laws.Portugal 2-0 Uruguay: Fernando Santos' side seal World Cup progress and maintain winning start thanks to Bruno Fernandes' double... but should opening goal have been Cristiano Ronaldo's?
28/11/22 15:01MATT BARLOW AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: The image of a smiling Bruno Fernandes flashed up on the big screens and a groan of disappointment washed around the stadium.WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Brazil and Portugal both in action as Groups G and H take centre stage... as Ben White misses England training
28/11/22 08:15Brazil take on Switzerland and it's Portugal versus Uruguay on another exciting day of World Cup. Follow all the action and latest news with our designated live blog here.
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United goalkeeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after stalemate with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves