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Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo are involved in a bizarre altercation at Portugal training, as the star forward looks to defuse a situation by grabbing the frustrated Man City defender by the head
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15/11/22 22:28
Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo were involved in an awkward altercation during a Portugal training session, as they begin preparations for the 2022 World Cup. The Manchester United star appeared to be playing peacemaker when Manchester City full-back Cancelo looked frustrated and set to explode at their latest training session. The 37-year-old made his way over to Cancelo in a bid to defuse the situation by placing his hand behind the defender's head rather tightly....read
'When you start digging... you realise it's not exactly what it was': The 'accepted wisdom' behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is challenged in fascinating new book that details how their rivalry has defined modern football as we know it
15/11/22 21:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: For the world's two greatest footballers, it is surprising how little is actually known about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as one new book points out.Will Ronaldo's Man United bombshell RUIN Portugal's World Cup dreams? His frosty handshake with Bruno Fernandes hints at trouble ahead and evidence for club and country suggests they DON'T play well together even before this new friction
15/11/22 21:00JOE BERNSTEIN: Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes have both worn the captain's armband for Manchester United this season but treated the honour very differently.Wayne Rooney is 'bemused' by Cristiano Ronaldo's comments suggesting the former England striker is jealous of him... but reveals he won't be publicly commenting on the matter
15/11/22 19:52In the highly controversial interview, Ronaldo slammed the current state of the club, along with heavily criticising United manager Erik ten Hag and former teammates including Rooney.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team-mate Joao Mario insists his coldness with Bruno Fernandes ISN'T a Man United rift... and instead it's just 'a joke' about the midfielder's late arrival
15/11/22 11:40The Manchester United duo had a frosty encounter as they linked up with the national side shortly after Ronaldo's bombshell interview, where he slammed the current state of the club .Liverpool wonderkid Fabio Carvalho quits playing for Portugal's Under 21s by TEXT, their FA announce in brief 54-word statement - sparking hopes he could switch to England duty after captaining Three Lions' Under 17s
15/11/22 09:28The attacking midfielder, 20, who joined the Reds this summer for £8m, has played four times for the Portuguese U21s, scoring twice, but has now quit the team, with no reason given for his decision.Qatar is accused of paying hundreds of 'FAKE FANS' to sing and support multiple different World Cup teams for videos shot in the streets of Doha, a week before the tournament starts
15/11/22 08:59The Tiktok channel Qatari Living , which has over 400,000 followers, has been sharing videos of the 'fans' from different countries waving flags as they walk along the Corniche in Doha.World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.Bruno Fernandes appears LIVID with Cristiano Ronaldo when exchanging frosty handshake as Portugal meet up ahead of the World Cup... with stunned fans revelling in United star's 'snub'
15/11/22 00:21The Portugal captain has grabbed all the headlines in the past day after an incendiary interview with Piers Morgan was drip fed to the public over Sunday and Mon day evenings.Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari retires at 74 after rollercoaster career which included World Cup glory with Brazil in 2002, THAT 7-1 humiliation against Germany... and turning down the England job!
14/11/22 16:55Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed his retirement for coaching, aged 74, after glittering career that included Brazil's 2002 World Cup win.Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to retire from football at around 40, claims Piers Morgan after the forward's shock interview criticising Man United... with the wantaway star also accusing boss Erik ten Hag of 'scoring points' in bitter row
14/11/22 14:06The 37-year-old accused the club of 'betraying' him and admitted he does not 'respect' Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag in an interview with Morgan on Sunday - prompting chaos at Old Trafford.World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.WORLD CUP GROUP GUIDE: Spain and Germany square off in the 'Group of Death', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will collide in the battle of the veterans and England lock horns with some familiar faces
02/11/22 20:00The group stage draw has come and gone, with all eight groups - each consisting of four teams - decided well in advance of the November 21 start date.England could face defending champs France in the quarters, bitter rivals Brazil and Argentina are on a collision course and Cristiano Ronaldo faces more heartbreak... your guide to the knockout stages at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
28/10/22 10:25With the World Cup just under six months away, Sportsmail has drawn up a guide to the knockout stages, showing who could play who once we've just started opening our advent calendars.World Cup fixtures and TV schedule: Your complete guide to all 64 games at the tournament in Qatar next month, including kick-off times, dates and how to watch EVERY match live
28/10/22 10:10A total of 32 teams, split into eight groups of four, will compete for the trophy in a tournament that will soon be expanded, with 48 teams to qualify for the 2026 edition.How will Portugal cope when Cristiano Ronaldo calls it a day? Man United star has scored 117 goals in 191 games for his country but can't be around forever... Andre Silva, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao or one of their exciting emerging talents must step up
23/10/22 19:00Of late, for probably the first time ever, there have been quite vocal calls in Portugal for Ronaldo, now 37, to be dropped from the national team. But what will come next in attack for Portugal?World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
17/10/22 06:59With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
17/10/22 06:58Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.Karim Benzema leads the line, Kevin De Bruyne is the chief creator and Virgil van Dijk makes the cut despite his poor form for Liverpool... but does 700-goal man Cristiano Ronaldo feature in our combined European XI ahead of the World Cup?
10/10/22 13:27Who's earned the spot between the sticks? What's the defensive pairing? How did we fit all the attacking talent in? And, perhaps who has missed out on a spot in this star-studded team?Ferenc Puskas' Magical Magyars missed out, Holland's 'Total Football' fell short and Brazil's failures in 1950 and 1982 scarred a whole nation... the greatest teams who DIDN'T lift the World Cup
07/10/22 10:19There have been some genuinely outstanding teams who have come so close to winning the World Cup and yet so far. Ahead of the tournament in Qatar, we take a look at some of the near-misses.Ukraine 'are set to join forces with Spain and Portugal by submitting a triple-joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup - with war-torn country staging one of the tournament groups'... as they rival Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay's four-way proposal
04/10/22 12:27Ukraine are likely to throw their hat into the ring to stage the 2030 World Cup by becoming part of Spain and Portugal's bid for football's ultimate showpiece.AC Milan are 'set to make a move' for Christian Pulisic or Hakim Ziyech if Rafael Leao leaves the club, as £127m-rated forward is 'yet to agree a new deal' with the Italian giants
30/09/22 06:08Rafael Leao has emerged as one of the most exciting young strikers in Europe, scoring 11 goals and adding 10 assists last season and has attracted the interest of several clubs.Barcelona and Juventus are 'interested in signing' Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot for FREE at the end of the season... but the Portuguese defender is 'keen to extend' his stay at Old Trafford
29/09/22 10:44Diogo Dalot has established himself as first choice at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag, as the Dutchman's new-look defence of Dalot, Varane, Martinez and Malacia continues to impress .Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.Bruno Fernandes insists there is 'no need for a soap opera' around Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal and Man United team-mate's poor display in defeat to Spain - and insists 'goals will appear' for the under-fire forward
28/09/22 12:45Following the result, Ronaldo was criticised for his lacklustre performance, with calls growing for the talismanic forward to be dropped ahead of the upcoming World Cup.Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal confirm their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo WAS genuine after offering the Manchester United star a stunning £210m deal - and held talks in hopes their transfer ban would be lifted... before being forced to pull out
28/09/22 08:19Al-Hilal were one of the only ones to make an offer for the Manchester United superstar after he announced his desire to leave this summer due to a lack of Champions League football.Portugal 0-1 Spain: Late Alvaro Morata strike sees Luis Enrique's side snatch top spot in group and a place in Nations League finals from their neighbours and rivals... after hosts missed a glut of chances
27/09/22 17:28Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure top spot in their group.Luis Enrique says Portugal have 'BETTER PLAYERS' than his Spain side just two months out from the start of the World Cup as rivals prepare for winner-takes-all Nations League tie
26/09/22 18:50Spain manager Luis Enrique has criticised his side less than two months away from the tournament, claiming rivals Portugal have a better set of players available to them right now.Portugal 4-0 Czech Republic: Man United defender Diogo Dalot nets a brace as his side run riot in Nations League with Red Devils team-mate Bruno Fernandes also on the scoresheet... before Liverpool's Diogo Jota rounds off the scoring
24/09/22 21:55The victory sets up a crunch clash for the Portuguese on Tuesday at home to Spain, who lost 2-1 to visitors Switzerland, knowing a draw will be enough to reach the final four.I prefer not to speak... but I could rap! Jose Mourinho stars in new Stormzy music video 'Mel Made Me Do It', with the Roma boss showing swagger as he poses in mansion next to rapper with his finger to his mouth
22/09/22 23:42The 59-year-old is seen halfway through the ten-minute music video standing with Stormzy and some others in a mansion, arms folded before raising his finger to his lips and posing.'I still feel motivated... my path in the national team is not over': Cristiano Ronaldo confirms ambition to play for Portugal at Euro 2024 - when he will be 39-years-old!
21/09/22 08:52Cristiano Ronaldo will captain Portugal in Qatar this winter, which will be his 10th major international tournament. He has earned 189 senior caps and netted 117 goalsCristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to be named football's most-powerful player on Instagram ahead of this winter's World Cup, with each post on his 481m-follower account said to be valued at £3.1m to brands!
20/09/22 09:12The analysis has been carried out by Nielsen Gracenote, who have assessed number of followers, follower growth, engagement rate and average brand value per post on Instagram.Manchester United are 'preparing a £25m bid for Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos' as Erik ten Hag looks for a new forward... and the club have 'already made contact with the Portugal U21 international's representatives'
19/09/22 23:03The 21-year-old has scored eight goals in 12 games for the Portuguese side so far this season, alerting United officials who are hunting for a forward and have made contact with Ramos.Arsenal can show their progress back at Brentford, Man City must keep Haaland in the goals and Conte has to drop Son now... one thing every Premier League club in action this weekend must do
17/09/22 08:00The Premier League is expected to get back up and running this weekend after being put on hold following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. So what does every team need to do when it does?A perfect Old Trafford homecoming to Europa League reserve: How Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United move turned sour... as long-term rival Lionel Messi continues to revive his PSG career after initial struggles in Paris
16/09/22 20:00Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, including one in front of a mesmerised Stretford End, guided United to a resounding 4-1 win and optimism was abounds after a perfect homecoming.Fans slam Nike for their 'lazy' and 'trash' World Cup kits following their official launch... as one supporter claims their designs have already RUINED the tournament in Qatar
15/09/22 11:26The tournament begins on Sunday November 20 when hosts Qatar face Ecuador, and the kit releases are always eagerly anticipated moments in the build-up to the competition.Keeping Darwin Nunez was 'completely impossible', claims Benfica president Rui Costa - as he insists the sale of £85m star man to Liverpool was 'not open to discussion' because 'we are still coming out of the pandemic'
12/09/22 08:37Benfica president Rui Costa believes the sale of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez to Liverpool is a decision that is more than 'justified' due to the finances involved in the deal.Wolves 'will try to sign Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez AGAIN' after they were beaten to his signature by Portuguese giants Benfica in the summer transfer window
11/09/22 10:00Wolves are reportedly still interested in signing Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite failing to sign him during the summer transfer window as he joined Benfica ahead of them.Benfica score in the 101st minute from the penalty spot to secure chaotic victory over Vizela despite being shown TWO red cards in stoppage time... with match-winner Joao Mario and Goncalo Ramos both sent off
03/09/22 08:06Benfica secured the most dramatic of victories on Friday night in which they had two players sent off in stoppage time and scored a 101st minute winner.Brazilian footballer pretends to SHOOT rival supporters with the corner flag as he celebrates a late winner, causing outrage among opposition players and fans alike... with just a yellow card for his troubles
22/08/22 15:11The strike was Cariello's second of the Primeira Liga campaign after moving to the Estadio Municipal de Portimao this summer. The victory takes Portimonense to fourth in the Portuguese top-flight.Wolves are set to break their transfer record after agreeing £38m fee for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes... as Bruno Lage targets 'three or four' additions before window shuts
16/08/22 09:41Nunes, who has attracted the attention of several leading clubs and had been linked with Manchester City and Liverpool, would be Bruno Lage's third signing of the summer.Messi and Ronaldo may have just one more shot at World Cup glory, while Modric, Benzema and Suarez could also hang up their boots - as Qatar approaches, here are the names likely to wave farewell to the tournament
02/08/22 08:15This winter's World Cup may well provide the perfect backdrop for a host of players to wave a graceful goodbye to the greatest tournament of them all.Switzerland 1-4 Holland: Romee Leuchter scores a late 10-minute hat-trick to fire the Dutch into Euro 2022 quarter-finals amid second-half goal fest as Swiss head home
17/07/22 15:00Substitutes Romee Leuchter and Victoria Pelova saved the day with late goals for Holland as they progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2022 after a thrilling 4-1 win at Bramall Lane.Holland 3-2 Portugal: Danielle van de Donk's stunner earns defending champions their first win of Euro 2022 after they had squandered two-goal lead
13/07/22 18:07The defending champions twice went ahead and were 2-0 up in the first quarter of the game - with Portugal staring at a possible drubbing - before they pulled off an impressive fightback.'Her awareness is a joke': Hanna Bennison is the visionary midfielder who Everton broke the transfer record to sign... now the Dejan Kulusevski fan wants to help Sweden win the Euros in England again after shining in the WSL
03/07/22 11:08Sensation Bennison scored a spectacular goal and caught the eye with assists after Everton broke the transfer record to sign her - and her former boss knows she can now shine at Euro 2022.Piers Morgan tells Cristiano Ronaldo 'it's time' to sign for his beloved Arsenal after the Manchester United top scorer requests Old Trafford exit... with some Red Devil supporters claiming the club will NOT miss him if he leaves
02/07/22 19:03Devout Gunners fan Morgan wasted little time in publicly advising Ronaldo to join Arsenal after news emerged of the striker's potential shock exit from Manchester United.'You never know': Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana REFUSES to rule out a dream return for Cristiano Ronaldo with the Man United star's contract expiring next year, as he admits: 'Whatever he decides, let's see'
30/06/22 08:59The Manchester United star broke through at the Portuguese side before earning a move to Old Trafford in 2003 and Viana said 'you never know' if the 37-year-old could move back to his home country.Double trouble! Cristiano Ronaldo and his son get down to work on the training field with 12-year-old donning a Man United shirt with his father's number on... as both prepare for big seasons with the Red Devils
27/06/22 17:53The Portugal captain marked Cristiano Ronaldo Jr's birthday by asking if they would still carry out their training sessions together - a fear dispelled by their latest pictures together.Bernardo Silva 'offered himself to Barcelona chiefs when they were in Manchester to seal Ferran Torres' January move' with the midfield star even 'TEXTING them that he wanted to move to the Nou Camp'
26/06/22 15:16Portugal playmaker Bernardo is said to have taken an opportunity to alert Barca to his 'dream' of playing for them while they were talking to City about Ferran Torres in late November and December.Cristiano Ronaldo 'is ready to QUIT Manchester United this summer over their lack of progress in the transfer market under new manager Erik ten Hag' - with zero players bought amid interest in Darwin Nunez, Frenkie de Jong and Antony
23/06/22 22:07The star forward returned to Old Trafford last summer, 13 years after leaving for Real Madrid for a then-world record fee, but it did not prove to be the glorious homecoming he had hoped.The next big talents out of Portugal: After £85m Darwin and £30m Vieira... meet PSG and Man United target Vitinha, a £70m Brazilian striker - and a midfielder rated among the world's best by Guardiola
22/06/22 08:15The Primeira Liga appears to be the fashionable market for Premier League sides to dip their toe into this year. With sides already raiding Portugal, Sportsmail takes a look at the next big names.Fulham are hopeful of beating Wolves in the fight to land talented Portugal international Joao Palhinha after agreeing £15m fee with Sporting Lisbon as the newly-promoted side look to bolster their ranks
19/06/22 11:34The Portuguese midfielder played a key role in Sporting's second-placed league finish which grants the club another shot at Champions League football in the coming season.Fuming Bruno Fernandes appears to repeatedly shout 'f*** you' while storming towards Switzerland's bench in angry outburst at rival's 'dive' during Portugal's ill-tempered Nations League defeat
13/06/22 12:50The Manchester United star's Portugal side lost their Nations League Group A2 match 1-0 in Geneva at the weekend in a feisty, ill-tempered clash which saw Fernandes lose his rag.Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates a goal to his emotional mum Maria Dolores watching on in the stands as he nets a brace to send Portugal second in Nations League group after an impressive 4-0 win over Switzerland
05/06/22 20:42Portugal are on course for a repeat of their 2019 UEFA Nations League win after an impressive 4-0 win over Switzerland .Cristiano Ronaldo was the star with two first-half goals.Spain 1-1 Portugal: Ricardo Horta's late strike earns a point for Fernando Santos' side in Nations League opener... after Alvaro Morata looked to have won it for the hosts
02/06/22 17:45It was an exciting start to Group Two in the top tier of the Nations League as these two titans of international football were pitted against each other - though both teams looked leggy at the start.Lionel Messi draws level with arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo on two international titles after adding the Finalissima to Argentina's Copa America success last year... but will either of them win that elusive World Cup in Qatar?
02/06/22 09:30The Finalissima delight comes 11 months after Argentina's Copa America success, ending their 18-year drought, and the team's two pieces of silverware have brought Messi level with Ronaldo.PSG sign Nuno Mendes for £34m after Portuguese left-back enjoyed an impressive spell on loan from Sporting Lisbon with Ligue 1 winners building for fresh tilt at Champions League glory next season
31/05/22 09:00He played 37 times for PSG during his loan spell and made enough of an impact for the French champions to activate their option to sign him.Mo Salah and Luis Diaz on the wings, Erling Haaland up top and Marco Verratti in midfield... the incredible XI of players who will MISS this year's World Cup in Qatar - and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jorginho don't even make the cut!
24/05/22 09:53The first-ever winter edition of the tournament gets underway on November 21 and runs through to December 18, interrupting the domestic campaign mid-season.England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
24/05/22 09:26The World Cup in Qatar gets underway on November 21 and runs until December 18 in what will be the first-ever winter edition of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through the details.Russia's bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032 is booted out as UK and Ireland remain frontrunners for tournament... and Portugal will replace them at Women's Euro 2022 in England
03/05/22 00:26Following the invasion of Ukraine, UEFA suspended Russia and its clubs and have now delivered a host of sanctions. The UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is expected to be successful.Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United training UNDERCOVER as the Portuguese forward desperately tries to stay out of the spotlight after phone smashing shame
12/04/22 17:43The Portuguese star, at the centre of a phone-smashing storm, seemingly hoped to stay out of the spotlight with a surreptitious exit from the club's Carrington training ground in the afternoon.Porto's game against Vitoria descends into CHAOS as a pitch invader runs on and tries to KICK two players - forcing security into action as the referee attempts to calm down shocked stars
11/04/22 11:24Portugal icon Pepe could be seen remonstrating with the man after he entered the pitch and confronted Vitoria captain Rochinha while wearing a backpack during the Primeira Liga game.'I feel so happy and motivated': Cristiano Ronaldo sends a clear message to critics questioning his Manchester United future after winning the Premier League's goal of the month award for Spurs stunner
06/04/22 13:04Ronaldo, 37, scored a sublime hat-trick to seal a 3-2 win against Tottenham at Old Trafford on March 12, with his first a wonderful long-range shot into the top corner.WORLD CUP FIXTURES IN FULL: Every important date for Qatar 2022 in the winter... including England's group-stage matches against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland and Ukraine
01/04/22 18:48The exact match schedule - including kick-off times - will be decided at a later point in a break from tradition. FIFA want to work out the best programme for global television audiences.WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.Bruno Fernandes fired Portugal to the World Cup and combined brilliantly with Cristiano Ronaldo... now Man United urgently need the pair to put a season of sulking behind them, find the same chemistry and take charge of their top four push
30/03/22 19:00The first goal on Tuesday night was an assured finish that followed a one-two with Ronaldo, the kind of understanding that United fans have been craving for most of the season.'We want so much more!': Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal will not rest on their laurels after qualifying for Qatar 2022... with Manchester United star set to join exclusive list of players to have appeared in FIVE World Cups
30/03/22 17:56The 37-year-old forward will appear at his fifth World Cup this winter after two goals from Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes secured the Selecao's place in Qatar.'We're in our rightful place!': Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal for reaching the World Cup after their 2-0 victory over North Macedonia, as the superstar revels in the 'goal achieved' and thanks fans for their 'tireless support'
30/03/22 08:11Superstar Ronaldo, who is enduring a chastening season at club level with Manchester United, will play at a fifth World Cup of his career later this year.Football's top teams will discover their World Cup fate with the group stage draw just days away - everything you need to know, including a seeds lowdown, the key dates and where the heavyweights could end up
29/03/22 22:03With various countries battling it out for a spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, excitement is building. Here, Sportsmail has compiled a handy draw guide.Bruno Fernandes' double books World Cup spot for Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co avoid slip-up against Italy's conquerors North Macedonia
29/03/22 17:45MATT BARLOW IN PORTO: Cristiano Ronaldo and his gifted supporting cast decreed enough was enough and North Macedonia's unlikely flirtation with the World Cup would end here.North Macedonia's giant-killers are offered €500,000 reward by their prime minister if they destroy Cristiano Ronaldo's dream and complete staggering qualification for the World Cup in Qatar
29/03/22 15:07Portugal are ranked 59 places above North Macedonia but tonight's fixture could still go down to the wire. Portugal will have to take extra care after Kovacevski promise to pay his side if they win.Laughing Cristiano Ronaldo appears to poke fun at Cedric Soares' jumping technique as superstar leads Portugal in training ahead of World Cup qualifying showdown with North Macedonia
29/03/22 12:41Cristiano Ronaldo and Cedric Soares shared a hilarious encounter during Portugal's final training session ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off clash with North Macedonia.The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.North Macedonia are forging a reputation for shocking Europe's big guns having beaten Italy and Germany... their side is ready to 'burn' on the pitch to dump Portugal and Ronaldo out of the World Cup
29/03/22 08:42They sent shockwaves around the world of football last week by dumping Italy out of World Cup qualifying and now, Portugal are in North Macedonia's sights.'I want hell breaking loose!': Cristiano Ronaldo issues a rallying cry to Portugal ahead of their World Cup play-off showdown with North Macedonia, as he calls for national anthem music to be turned off so fans have to sing it even louder
28/03/22 14:22North Macedonia created a huge shock when they eliminated Italy, the winners of four World Cup titles. Hence the Portugal talisman has called on fans to ensure they do not suffer the same fate.
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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