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'The king is back!': Smiling Cristiano Ronaldo is visibly thrilled by Pepe's return to the Portugal fold for the World Cup play-off against North Macedonia - after the 39-year-old defender shook off Covid
27/03/22 11:56
'The king is back! Pepe is back in the house! Look out!' a smiling Ronaldo shouted before Portugal's training session on a warm and sunny Sunday morning in Porto as the 39-year-old defender emerged from the dressing room. They laughed and hugged before beginning the warm-up side by side, in the penultimate training session before the World Cup qualifying play-off against North Macedonia on Tuesday for a place in this year's tournament in Qatar....read
Gareth Southgate's England will find out their World Cup group opposition in exactly ONE WEEK with the draw for the first ever winter edition of the competition approaching fast: Everything you need to know
25/03/22 15:40A total of 32 nations will compete at this winter's World Cup, which takes place over November and December, with 29 teams to have qualified by the time of the draw.
'We have to respect the opponent': Cristiano Ronaldo warns Portugal against complacency ahead of do-or-die clash with North Macedonia, after minnows sank Italy in huge World Cup play-off shock
25/03/22 10:35The 37-year-old played all 90 minutes as Portugal beat Turkey 3-1 on Thursday night to book a final play-off game against North Macedonia, who qualified after beating Italy in dramatic fashion.
Retiring on a low! Veteran Turkey star Burak Yilmaz ends his international career by blazing a penalty over the bar in play-off defeat against Portugal as they miss out on the World Cup in Qatar
25/03/22 10:04Yilmaz had initially been his nation's hero in the play-off match, dragging them back into contention after goals from Otavio and Diogo Jota put Portugal 2-0 ahead.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos insists North Macedonia proved him right by beating Italy - and claims the underdogs will give his side the 'game of their lives' in their World Cup play-off final
25/03/22 00:29North Macedonia will play the Portuguese on Tuesday after Portugal beat Turkey 3-1, with the winners advancing to the World Cup in Qatar, and Santos warned his side cannot be complacent.
Portugal 3-1 Turkey: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co progress to World Cup qualifying play-off final and will play Italy's conquerors North Macedonia for a spot in Qatar after Burak Yilmaz's late penalty miss
24/03/22 21:45PORTUGAL 3-1 TURKEY - MATT BARLOW: The Portuguese seemed to be coasting through when they went two goals up in the first half but Burak Yilmaz pulled one back for and was presented with a golden chance to equalise.
Salah and Mane on the wings, Ronaldo up top and Jorginho in midfield... the incredible XI of players who could MISS this year's World Cup in Qatar ahead of the crunch playoff clashes - as even Bale and Ibrahimovic don't make the cut!
24/03/22 17:29Qualification for the Qatar World Cup will be largely decided by this time next week, and Sportsmail takes you through the best XI of players who could miss out on a place.
Portugal and Italy are one game from the ULTIMATE World Cup play-off... but write off their opponents at your peril! Turkey have netted in ALL their qualifiers so far, while unfancied North Macedonia are a team more than ready to spoil the party
24/03/22 11:35Whatever the outcome come Sunday evening, one of these world heavyweights will not occupy one of the three European berths yet to be decided ahead of this winter's tournament.
'Fight to put Portugal in its rightful place!': Cristiano Ronaldo issues rallying cry to his team-mates ahead of World Cup qualifying play-off crunch, as missing out on Qatar could spell the end to his international career
22/03/22 14:11Portugal take on Turkey in a crucial World Cup play-off this week and defeat in the match in Porto could spell the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.
Salah and Mane go head-to-head again with World Cup on the line, Italy or Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are braced for heartbreak on the road to Qatar... while new England faces hope to make their mark - six things to look out for this international break
22/03/22 14:01Just as the domestic action edges closer to its dramatic conclusion this season, the international break is here again. Here, Sportsmail looks at six things to keen an eye on.
Pepe is set to miss Portugal's crucial World Cup playoff semi-final against Turkey after testing positive for Covid-19, leaving Fernando Santos without his two first-choice centre-backs after Ruben Dias was also ruled out through injury
22/03/22 09:57Portugal defender Pepe will miss their World Cup playoff semi-final against Turkey on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
Will it be the end of the world for Cristiano Ronaldo? Some say Portugal are BETTER without their star man and, as they prepare for their tough World Cup play-offs, the Man United star is proving to be a ‘political problem’ back home
19/03/22 22:30While it is blasphemy to say it too publicly, the question of whether the Portugal side are actually better without Cristiano Ronaldo has been circulating for more than a year.
England 'can't call up Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho to U21 squad due to passport issues'... and Three Lions could lose Crystal Palace starlet Michael Olise to France too
18/03/22 16:44Liverpool have been heavily linked with a swoop for the talented teenager, and saw a last-gasp £5million move for him collapse at the eleventh hour on deadline day in January.
Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan are embroiled in ANOTHER heated Twitter row over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is truly football's 'GOAT' - as the Match of the Day hosts jokes his TV rival 'desperately wants' the Portuguese star to like him
16/03/22 09:09Manchester United forward Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain star Messi are widely seen as the best two players of the current era and are in the conversation for the best two players of all time.
Pedro Neto celebrates his 22nd birthday by committing his long-term future to Wolves on a five-year contract with Bruno Lage's side, as club describe decision to extend the winger's deal as a 'no-brainer'
09/03/22 13:49The Portuguese winger, who made his first start of the season in the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend following a long stint on the sidelines due to injury, has committed to the club until 2027.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele enjoy heart-warming exchange as Man United star brands the Brazil legend 'an eternal hero' after he is congratulated on his special award at FIFA's 'The Best' ceremony
18/01/22 12:50While the Man United star won two awards on the night, after he was also named in the Men's World XI for 2021, it was his individual accolade that earned him special praise from footballing icon Pele.
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to play for another 'FOUR or FIVE YEARS' as 36-year-old Man United star puts his prolonged success down to 'sacrifice'
18/01/22 11:22Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warning to opposition defences by declaring he can still see himself playing professionally for another four-to-five years.
Son of a gun! Porto boss Sergio Conceicao's celebrates wildly after his 19-year-old son Francisco scores the winner in a 3-2 comeback against Estoril to stay top of the table
09/01/22 00:26The Portugal legend and now Porto manager led the frenzied celebrations after his table-topping side recovered from two goals down to beat Estoril 3-2 in the dying moments of a massive game.
Portugal's academies are STILL the best talent factories in the world, with youngsters trained to perfection and sold on for massive fees - it is no wonder clubs keep a close eye on them in the hunt for the next Ronaldo!
04/01/22 20:00It should come as no surprise that big clubs are keeping a very close eye on Portugal and its world-renowned academies. For in them, many of the sport's superstars of the future are created.
Porto spark fury among fans as it is claimed the club are 'paying a WITCH DOCTOR £150,000 a year in a bid to help them win the Portuguese title this season'... and Benfica reportedly did the same back in 2017!
17/12/21 13:10It is claimed Madalena Aroso was hired by club president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa as a 'doctor' five months ago. As reported by Abola, Aroso is being paid £13,000 a month.
The draw for the 2022/23 Nations League takes place TODAY as England get set to find out their upcoming opponents... but who could they be drawn against? How will it work? And when are the matches being played?
16/12/21 10:50England will find out their 2022/23 Nations League group this evening as the draw takes place. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details beforehand.
'801 and still counting!': Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo hails his OWN goalscoring landmark in Twitter video... with brace against Arsenal making him the FIRST footballer to score more than 800 official goals
03/12/21 19:21The Manchester United star became the first male or female professional footballer in history to score 800 competitive goals after netting Man United's second goal in their win against Arsenal.
Roberto Mancini admits Italy would have gladly avoided potential Portugal clash in World Cup play-off finals but insists Euro 2020 champions are 'confident and positive'
27/11/21 00:59Winners of Euro 2020 just over four months ago, Italy finished second in their qualifying group behind Switzerland and could face Portugal in their play-off final if they get past North Macedonia.
Scotland and Wales will meet in a huge Battle of Britain for a World Cup spot IF they win their play-off semi-finals... while one of Euro 2020 winners Italy or Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal WON'T be in Qatar after draw pits them on same route
26/11/21 15:00The seeded pair were guaranteed a home tie for the one-off semi during Friday's draw in Zurich, and Wales will now take on Austria while Scotland face Ukraine in late March.
Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament Donnarumma, record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo and Ballon d'Or favourite Robert Lewandowski have yet to book their places in Qatar... so who are the biggest stars at risk of missing out on the 2022 World Cup?
18/11/21 20:00November's international break had its fair share of thrills and spills but the greatest shock came when Italy and Portugal failed to book their spot in the World Cup and are left to do battle in the play-offs.
Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane both rediscover goalscoring form in World Cup qualifying but Portugal and Uruguay are in real danger of missing out... Winners and losers of final international break of 2021
17/11/21 18:00The international break saw 29 of the final 32 teams confirming their place at the World Cup, with 12 teams to do battle for the remaining three spots in one-off semi-finals and a final in March.
Steve Clarke believes Italy and Portugal will be wary of facing his Scotland side in the World Cup play-offs next March after finishing their group-stage campaign on a high
16/11/21 22:47CRAIG HOPE IN GLASGOW: Clarke's side are one of Europe's in-form nations after six wins on the spin saw them finish just three points behind group winners Denmark on Monday.
A petulant tossing away of the captain's armband, sulking at being hauled off in the Manchester derby and even fuming after Real Madrid had scored... Cristiano Ronaldo's anger at Portugal boss Fernando Santos is just the latest in a long list of meltdowns
16/11/21 19:50The latest episode of Ronaldo's football fury saw him fume at Portugal boss Fernando Santos just seconds after their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign had ended with a defeat against Serbia.
World Cup 2022 play-offs EXPLAINED: Portugal and Italy are at real risk of missing out on Qatar, with Scotland and Wales also set to scrap it out... but just how will the knockouts work? Which teams will be involved? And when is the draw?
15/11/21 15:38The 2022 World Cup qualifying group stage comes to an end on Tuesday, with the focus then shifting quickly to next year's play-offs. Sportsmail breaks down exactly how they will work.
Cristiano's cracking up! Fed-up star Ronaldo is caught on camera FUMING at boss Fernando Santos, after Portugal's failure to qualify automatically for the World Cup added to his Man United problems
15/11/21 07:21Portugal will have to qualify for the next year's World Cup in Qatar via the play-offs after a stoppage-time header from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for the Serbs.
'How have they bottled that group?': Fans hit out at Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo after their 'pathetic' last-gasp defeat by Serbia leaves them having to qualify for 2022 World Cup in Qatar via the play-offs
14/11/21 23:34Much of the reaction on social media focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing performance and the fact that Portugal failed to top a group which many people expected they would win.
World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Renato Sanches fires Portugal into a second-minute lead in do-or-die clash with Serbia in bid to qualify for Qatar, while Spain must beat or draw with Sweden to reach the finals... and Ireland travel to Luxembourg
14/11/21 19:00Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face a crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Serbia to round off their groups. Follow Sportsmail's JEORGE BIRD for live World Cup qualifier coverage...
Joao Cancelo has overcome family tragedy, self-doubt and the burden of a £60m price tag to become one of the world's best full-backs... the Man City star was excellent in their derby win and left Gary Neville rueing what might have been for Man United
13/11/21 21:00Guardiola has favoured Cancelo to Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back for much of the season. It isn't hard to see why - the 27-year-old is arguably the best left-back in English football.
Young Ireland fan, 11, will NOT have to pay £2,500 fine for running onto the pitch to get Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt after the Football Association of Ireland cancel the penalty
12/11/21 16:35Addison Whelan was so overcome with emotion she ignored the security guards and wrapped her arms around the Manchester United star for a second time after he gave her the jersey.
World Cup State of Play: Spain, Russia, Portugal and Croatia all face nervy final-day clashes and Wales are in the play-offs at least, while England could qualify TONIGHT... but there could be trouble for Uruguay and Ivory Coast
12/11/21 11:47Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is now well and truly heating up across the globe, with just over a year until the tournament gets underway in Qatar. But which nations are at risk of missing out?Cristiano Ronaldo makes a young tearful fan's night by giving her his shirt and a hug after she invaded the pitch to meet the Portugal star following Republic of Ireland draw
12/11/21 00:43Cristiano Ronaldo had endured a frustrating night in front of goal as Portugal could only muster a 0-0 draw in the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier.
Bernardo Silva is ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifying clash against Ireland after missing training sessions with 'muscle complaints' - but Fernando Santos expects Man City star to 'be okay for Serbia'
10/11/21 14:46Silva, who is enjoying a superb season at club level with Manchester City, missed out on training with his international team-mates on Monday with muscle issues.
Jurgen Klopp suffers an injury blow ahead of Liverpool's clash at Watford as Diogo Jota is sent home early from Portugal duty with a slight knock
12/10/21 14:07Liverpool have suffered an injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash at Watford on Saturday as Diogo Jota has been sent home early from international duty with a slight knock.
Liverpool suffer injury scare as Portugal boss Fernando Santos reveals Diogo Jota sat out group training and could be sent back early if he's not fit enough for the bench
11/10/21 13:10Liverpool have suffered an injury scare ahead of their Premier League clash at Watford on Saturday. Forward Diogo Jota has been struggling with a knock and missed Portugal's win over Qatar.
The perfect diet really DOESN'T exist! Even Cristiano Ronaldo takes a 'junk food day', reveals Portugal team-mate Jose Fonte, after Manchester United's star man had stunned other players with his healthy eating habits
08/10/21 08:41Fewer footballers are known for their physique than Cristiano Ronaldo but his Portugal team-mate Jose Fonte has revealed that even the Man United star has cheat days.
Manchester United icon Patrice Evra mocks Cristiano Ronaldo with hilarious video showing him transporting SHEEP after the star forward allegedly switched mansions because of loud animal noises
17/09/21 00:12Evra's video to his 8.3million followers, showing him herding sheep with a whistle in a clear and direct reference to Ronaldo, has already been viewed more than 780,000 times.
Fans invade the pitch and takes selfies with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes during Portugal's World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan... then one takes a photo with the referee as security fail to intervene
07/09/21 23:09The World Cup qualifier was held up for a few minutes on Tuesday night as the youngsters took turns to pose for a photo with the midfielder. One fan then grabbed a photo with the referee.
Azerbaijan 0-3 Portugal: Bruno Fernandes sets up Bernardo Silva's stunning volley before Diogo Jota seals comfortable victory for visitors in World Cup qualifier despite absence of suspended Cristiano Ronaldo
07/09/21 17:50Portugal were without suspended Cristiano Ronaldo but his absence was not felt as first-half strikes from Bernardo Silva and Andre Silva plus a Diogo Jota header secured victory.
Ruben Dias admits Portugal 'aren't happy' after letting in four goals in four games during World Cup qualifying as the Man City defender warns his team-mates not to underestimate Azerbaijan
06/09/21 14:47Portugal sit second in Group A with 10 points, trailing Serbia on goal difference heading into Tuesday's game in Azerbaijan and needed a Cristiano Ronaldo double to nick a win over Ireland.
Cristiano Ronaldo is slammed by Juventus legends for putting the struggling Serie A giants 'in a difficult position' with late Manchester United exit and 'leaving on his private jet' without a goodbye to the fans
04/09/21 08:56Ronaldo has come under scrutiny from Juventus legends after departing for Manchester United last week, with Sergio Brio and Alessio Tacchinardi both saying that the club 'deserves more respect'.
It's official! Cristiano Ronaldo awarded Guinness World Records certificate confirming him as top goalscorer in men's international football on 111 goals after finally beating Ali Daei's record
03/09/21 09:27Ronaldo finally broke Daei's record on Wednesday night after coming to Portugal's rescue in trademark style by scoring two late headers to secure a 2-1 victory over Ireland in their World Cup qualifier.
Manchester United are given a boost as Cristiano Ronaldo is released from international duty early after suspension ruled the forward out of Portugal's next World Cup qualifier
02/09/21 14:48Cristiano Ronaldo could make his return to Manchester United even sooner than expected after he was released from international duty by Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo BREAKS international scoring record as Man United's new signing nets dramatic 89th-minute equaliser against Ireland to reach 110 goals for Portugal... then notches his 111th in injury-time to clinch victory
01/09/21 20:39Cristiano Ronaldo has broken Ali Daei's 15-year international goalscoring record after netting his 110th goal for Portugal. He pulled level with Daei at the Euros and has now surpassed him.
Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Irish hearts and ANOTHER scoring record with 89th-minute equaliser, before heading home injury-time winner... and all after he had a first-half penalty saved!
01/09/21 17:41DAN MATTHEWS: Why do we still doubt Cristiano Ronaldo? Even at 36. Even after he misses an early penalty. Even when the clock ticks towards 90 and Ireland stand on the cusp of a famous win.
Hat-trick hero Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United made a 'statement' with their thrashing of rivals Leeds... and Portuguese star demands improvement on his tally of 27 goals last season
14/08/21 14:50Man United finished a distant second to Man City and failed to win a trophy despite Bruno Fernandes' 27 goals last season, and the Portugal powerhouse believes they can rectify that barren run.
'Best player in the world': Manchester United fans go wild after unstoppable Bruno Fernandes scores a hat-trick as Leeds are thrashed at Old Trafford... with some supporters claiming their side are already certainties for the Premier League title
14/08/21 14:04Bruno Fernandes made a dream start to the new campaign, hitting a treble to torment the visitors and leave celebrating supporters boasting that United are certainties for the Premier League title.
Diogo Jota trains with former Portuguese sprinter Francis Obikwelu, who won silver at the 2004 Olympics, as Liverpool star looks to keep up with Sadio Mane and Mo Salah and nail down a starting spot for the Reds
08/08/21 10:33The sprinter won silver at the 2004 Olympics in Athens - his time of 9.86 seconds remained his personal best for the duration of his career and is still the European record over the distance.
Arsenal 'in talks over Ruben Neves transfer' with Wolves midfielder's agent Jorge Mendes in contact with Edu to try and push through move... but £35m asking price could be stumbling block
14/07/21 07:14Portugal international Neves, 24, has two years remaining on his Wolves contract but the Molineux club are prepared to sell in order to raise funds for other targets this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned Euro 2020 Golden Boot winner - as Portugal captain finishes level with Patrik Schick on five goals but pips Czech Republic striker to gong after supplying an assist
12/07/21 00:00Juventus forward Ronaldo scored five goals in his four games throughout the tournament, level with Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick, but with one more assist than the Bayer Leverkusen man.
Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Harry Kane is now just ONE GOAL behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who will win as things stand... while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far
07/07/21 22:30Harry Kane is now just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot. Sportsmail takes you through the players with the most goals and assists.
The night Eusebio was shackled and England WON a semi-final... thanks to Nobby and Bobby! How Stiles and Charlton inspired Alf Ramsey's side to the World Cup final back in 1966
05/07/21 22:55It was a night when Bobby Charlton slammed in two trademark goals from the edge of the penalty box and Nobby Stiles shackled Eusebio after a stroke of tactical wizardry by manager Alf Ramsey.
Juventus 'face anxious wait as Cristiano Ronaldo ponders his future at the club following Portugal's Euro 2020 exit' with PSG 'moving ahead of Manchester United' in the race for his signature
29/06/21 10:22Ronaldo failed to help secure a ninth-successive Scudetto with Juve and a disappointing Euros campaign with Portugal has left him to consider what he wants to do next.
Andreas Christensen stepped up when Denmark needed him, West Ham's Czech duo Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek have shone, but Bruno Fernandes had a tournament to forget... how the Premier League's foreign stars have fared at Euro 2020
28/06/21 15:08West Ham stars Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek starred once again for the Czech Republic. But which other non-British Premier League stars have lit up the tournament and who has flopped?
Cristiano Ronaldo is filmed KICKING his captain's armband away in disgust following Portugal's Euro 2020 defeat by Belgium... the second time this year the Juventus striker has used it to signal his frustration after his Serbia strop in March
28/06/21 10:58Ronaldo was caught on camera by one fan in the crowd as he left the pitch, kicking a cup, before volleying his armband. It was picked up by a staff member who followed him down the tunnel.
Belgium left sweating over the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard for Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with Italy after both men were forced off injured in bruising win over Portugal
27/06/21 22:37De Bruyne was forced off with an ankle injury after being fouled before Eden Hazard was substituted near the end as he clutched his hamstring as Roberto Martinez faces an anxious wait over the pair.
PLAYER RATINGS: Both Hazards and Thibaut Courtois shine as Belgium progress to a quarter-final date with Italy... but Portugal's Joao Palhinha struggles as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co are knocked out at the last-16 stage
27/06/21 21:34PLAYER RATINGS: Belgium's Thorgan and Eden Hazard shone in attack while the defence held firm, but Portugal's midfield was only so-so... Sportsmail's assessment of the last-16 tie.
CHRIS WHEELER: Romelu Lukaku can still catch Cristiano Ronaldo as Euro 2020's top scorer after Belgium knocked out Portugal with both needing rough treatment from opposition defenders to stop them
27/06/21 21:09CHRIS WHEELER: Lukaku and Ronaldo both had chances, but were unable to score on a night when the 36-year-old was aiming to break Ali Daei's international goalscoring record in the last-16 clash.
Roy Keane describes 'genius' Cristiano Ronaldo as the 'most intelligent player' he's ever seen as he lauds the Portugal superstar for how he has looked after himself and his ability to get goals
27/06/21 19:29Ronaldo played with Keane at Old Trafford from 2003 to 2006 before the Irishman's departure from the club, and has since gone on to have a legendary career in the sport.
Roy Keane is NOT surprised to see Portugal drop Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes for crunch Euro 2020 clash with Belgium... as Ian Wright says the playmaker has 'no energy' after gruelling Old Trafford campaign
27/06/21 18:47Fernandes has struggled to replicate his Old Trafford form for his country at the tournament, and has been so overshadowed by other team-mates that he has gone from being a first-team player to a substitute.
Belgium 1-0 Portugal: Thorgan Hazard's long-ranger just before half-time dumps Cristiano Ronaldo and Co OUT of Euro 2020 and sends Roberto Martinez's side into quarter-final against Italy... as golden generation hold-off late onslaught in Seville
27/06/21 17:02MARTN SAMUEL: Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait for Ali Daei's record, Portugal will not retain their European Championship, having fallen to Belgium's golden generation in Seville.
Eden Hazard is 'really close' to discovering his best form, insists Thibaut Courtois, who believes the winger CAN emerge from the shadow cast by Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Belgium's last-16 clash with Portugal
26/06/21 21:30When Eden Hazard joined Real Madrid in 2019, the brief was to replicate the Galactico glamour of Cristiano Ronaldo who had left the Bernabeu for Turin the previous year.
THE SECRET SCOUT: A centre back filling Sergio Ramos' shoes, an ex-Manchester United flop finally living up to his potential and a Swansea reject who's blossomed in Lille - FIVE surprise names lighting up Euro 2020
25/06/21 21:32Sportsmail's resident scout is a top football expert who attends matches every week searching for the next star of the game. Here they look at five players that are lighting up the Euros.
Bukayo Saka's dodgy golf swing shows just how far England's current generation have veered from the old... while it turns out Renato Sanches is actually quite good and Frank de Boer may not be a dinosaur after all
25/06/21 21:31A SIDEWAYS GLANCE AT THE EUROS - DANIEL MATTHEWS: Now, we knew this England generation was different to teams of old. But Bukayo Saka has showed us quite how far they'd veered.
Belgium believe it's 'DEVIL TIME' as their golden generation's bid for Euro 2020 glory kicks-off for real with huge last-16 clash against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal TOMORROW
25/06/21 21:31BELGIUM V PORTUGAL PREVIEW: It is the dead of night when Roberto Martinez meets with Guy Thys and Raymond Goethals in the Grand Place in Brussels.
Portugal join football's cryptocurrency bandwagon as reigning European champions announce partnership with blockchain platform amid Euro 2020 title defence
25/06/21 10:20Portugal have joined Argentina in becoming one of the first national teams to hop on the bandwagon, after a string of partnerships throughout European football with the likes of PSG and Man City.
Mancini's swagger, Denmark doing it for Eriksen and Modric's masterclass... Sportsmail's experts take their pick of the best GOAL, MOMENT AND GAME from the Euro 2020 group stages
24/06/21 21:31The Euro 2020 group phase has been a memorable one, with gripping drama in every four-nation pool as we narrowed down to 16 teams.
CHRIS SUTTON'S GUIDE TO THE EURO 2020 LAST 16: Why England and Germany could go to penalties, how a resurgent Denmark could prove too hot to handle for Wales - and how holders Portugal could tumble out
24/06/21 21:30With eight ties to be played across four days starting from Saturday, Sportsmail's CHRIS SUTTON assesses each tie and who he thinks will progress to the quarter-finals.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been deadly in front of goal, John Stones has erased doubts over England's defence and Denzel Dumfries has been a revelation for Holland... here is our team of the Euro 2020 group stage as we get ready for knockout football to begin
24/06/21 21:00The Euro 2020 group stage is complete and eight teams are packing their bags. Sportsmail has selected our best team of Euro 2020 so far and picked five substitutes who just didn't make the cut.
Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as 'a great champion of football' by Ali Daei after equalling the former Iran player's international goal record for Portugal and insists he is 'honoured' the Juventus star is set to beat his landmark tally
24/06/21 15:47Former Iran forward Ali Daei sung the Juventus star's praises after scoring twice in the 2-2 draw with France in their final Euro 2020 group stage game, which put him level with his tally of 109 strikes.
The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for the semi-finals, kick-off times and updated scores
24/06/21 13:02Just like that, the semi-finals are over, and those left in the competition can see glory on the horizon. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.
Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane should still come to the party, revived Italy are a nice throwback, it's a dreadful time to be a dark horse and France remain favourites... EIGHT THINGS WE LEARNED from Euro 2020 group stage
24/06/21 11:23The first portion of the tournament has seen Italy, Holland and Belgium emerge with perfect records while the likes of France, Germany, England and Spain have yet to fully fire.
'He will text me saying "why has he said that?"': Rio Ferdinand reveals Cristiano Ronaldo gets in touch to ask why fellow BBC pundit Gary Lineker prefers Lionel Messi over him
24/06/21 09:35BBC pundit Lineker has made no secret of his preference for Messi over Ronaldo in the age-old football debate, and frequently references to the Barcelona man as the greatest player of all time.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the way while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far - but Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have time to catch up
24/06/21 09:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot continues as the knockout stages arrive. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date with the goals and assists standings as each game comes.
If only he listened! Pepe tries to tell Rui Patricio to dive to the left to save Karim Benzema's penalty before Portugal keeper IGNORES his advice and goes to the right instead... as Frank Lampard jokes it was 'out of order' to blank his team-mate
24/06/21 00:15With Benzema waiting to take the spot-kick, Pepe, a former Real Madrid team-mate of the Frenchman's, had the inside scoop on where he would put his penalty after spending years together in Spain.
Can England get past Germany? Will Wales manage to beat popular Denmark? And can anybody stop France and Italy this summer? Your guide to Euro 2020 last-16 as group stage ends
23/06/21 21:07And that's that - the Euro 2020 group stages are over and now it's time for the business end. Sportsmail analyses the eight ties that will greet us when the knockout games start on Saturday...
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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
more stars of sport
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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
