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Neymar bids farewell to PSG team-mates after sealing £78m Al-Hilal move with even Kylian Mbappe getting a quick hug despite rumours of a feud between the pair
17/08/23 15:47
Neymar has paid an emotional farewell to team-mates and staff at Paris Saint-Germain as the Brazilian star prepares to complete his £78million move to Al-Hilal. The French club released a social media video of Neymar saying goodbye at the PSG Campus on Thursday morning as he joins the exodus to Saudi Arabia. There was even an embrace for Kylian Mbappe despite suggestions the pair don't get along....read
Cristiano Ronaldo was given his name by his parents for a very bizarre reason
16/08/23 14:45Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo was named after the 40th US President Ronald Reagan. Better still, the inspiration was his acting, not his statesmanship, which inspired the star's parents.
Saudi-backed Newcastle to host two international matches involving the Middle East nation at St James' Park next month
16/08/23 10:20The Middle East nation will take on Costa Rica on Friday, September 8 at 8pm, before facing South Korea on Tuesday, September 12 at 5.30pm.
Al-Nassr 'are eyeing a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson'... and Brazilian is 'tempted' by a switch that would see him become fourth Reds star to depart for Saudi Arabia this summer
15/08/23 16:07Al-Nassr, who already have Alisson's former team-mate Sadio Mane as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, were disappointed in their current goalkeeper's performance after their 2-1 defeat to Al-Ettifaq.
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to smear an opponent's face with his SWEAT while being man-marked at a free-kick in Al-Nassr's win over rivals Al-Hilal
15/08/23 07:50Ronaldo is seen slipping his left hand under his shirt, rubbing his lower back and then wiping the face of Al-Hilal defender Ali Albulayhi.
Steven Gerrard wanted Championship management position before agreeing to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq but reveals he never heard back from potential opportunities
14/08/23 22:16MIKE KEEGAN IN DAMMAM: Steven Gerrard has revealed that he was spurned by two Championship clubs ahead of his move to Saudi Pro League side AL-Ettifaq.
Inside Saudi Arabia's $300M 'Operation Neymar'
14/08/23 19:52MIKE KEEGAN IN SAUDI ARABIA: This is not just a signing for Al Hilal, it is a signing for Saudi. The unveil will only be the start. Already, they will be rushing to print shirts with Neymar's name.
Inside Saudi Arabia's £238m 'Operation Neymar': Brazil's No 10 will be the new king of the mega-rich Pro League at Al-Hilal and with a millions set to watch his unveiling online this is their chance for an 'elite' showcase
14/08/23 12:46MIKE KEEGAN IN SAUDI ARABIA: This is not just a signing for Al Hilal, it is a signing for Saudi. The unveil will only be the start. Already, they will be rushing to print shirts with Neymar's name.
Neymar set for Al-Hilal medical ahead of £78m move to Saudi Arabia from PSG that will pocket the Brazilian star £260m over two years
14/08/23 07:41Brazilian star Neymar is reportedly poised to seal a hugely lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal this week as he departs Paris Saint-Germain after six seasons.
SPORTS AGENDA: Saudi Arabian officials bid to conquer eSports as Pro League clubs hold talks to be represented in a gaming competition
13/08/23 20:10MIKE KEEGAN IN SAUDI ARABIA: Gaming is huge in the Middle East country thanks to its youthful population. Saudi is already a global capital for eSports events, with the one series offering £12m.
IN THE MONEY: Premier League clubs bank record £471m in shirt sponsor deals after Chelsea's £40m-a-year tie-up... as Todd Boehly's mega-offer secures crucial land and Liverpool sell the most shirts globally
13/08/23 08:08NICK HARRIS AND ALEX MILLER: That represents an increase of £9.5m on last year and will climb if Forest or Sheffield United find main sponsors for their shirts.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co are just the start for Saudi Arabia's Project Football with the country's love of the game very real... but PIF's favoured four clubs have a huge advantage
13/08/23 07:25MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: Money can buy you lots of things. It can bring Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to the desert. But it cannot make it rain.
Saudi Pro League's transfer chief Michael Emenalo wants 'ALL the top players' like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane as he warns of more big spending this summer
12/08/23 19:00MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: The Saudi Pro League's transfer chief says he wants 'all the top players' - and has warned that more incredible spending is planned in the current window.
Roberto Firmino marks his Al-Ahli debut with a hat-trick as he makes a winning start to his Saudi Pro League career alongside Riyad Mahrez and Allan Saint-Maximin
11/08/23 20:11MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: The former Liverpool forward scored a hat-trick in Al-Ahli's 3-1 win against Al Hazem at King Abdullah Sports City to make a winning start to life in Saudi Arabia.
Sadio Mane REJECTED pleas from former Liverpool team-mates to join their teams in Saudi Arabia ahead of his Al-Nassr move
10/08/23 08:29Roberto Firmino and Fabinho were both lobbying to get Sadio Mane to their clubs this summer when it became apparent that he would leave Bayern Munich for Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo and other soccer stars in Saudi Arabia set to be shown on FOX Sports after network 'secures US rights to show Saudi Pro League'
10/08/23 01:00The Saudi season kicks off on Friday, August 11, after an incredible summer which has seen some of world soccer's biggest names head to the Middle East, including Karim Benzema.
Tottenham target Franck Kessie joins Al-Ahli from Barcelona for £11m to link up with Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez in Saudi Pro League
10/08/23 00:01The Saudi side will pay £10.8million for the 26-year-old, who had been subject to interest from several top English clubs this summer including Tottenham and Liverpool.
Premier League chief Richard Masters insists the Saudi Pro League is no threat to England's top flight... as he says English football has 'rich history and tradition'
09/08/23 21:09The emergence of the Saudi Pro League has proved one of the stories of the summer transfer window after a number of Europe's most recognisable players were lured by huge wages.
Saudi Arabia have raided Europe's elite by signing Cristiano Ronaldo and others... but it is just part of a wider project with the Olympics and boxing in their sights
09/08/23 18:31MIKE KEEGAN IN RIYADH: Welcome to Saudi Arabia - the land where money is no object. The sight of sporting stars lifting a trophy to the Saudi sky may well become commonplace.
Neymar wants out of PSG after failing to live up to his £200m price tag as he couldn't deliver them the Champions League and had angry fans turn up to his home... so what does the future hold for the world transfer record holder?
09/08/23 18:04If he were to leave, it would bring an end to what, given the £200m price tag, could be regarded as the biggest failed transfer in history.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Al-Hilal plot swoop for wantaway PSG star Neymar, Everton could enter the race for £35m Harry Maguire and Real Sociedad want Arsenal's Kieran Tierney on loan
09/08/23 05:48With three weeks left of the transfer window, there's still a huge amount of business to be done with the clock ticking down. Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Wednesday.
Jordan Henderson insists there's 'no reason' why he can't keep playing for England and says Steven Gerrard's influence was pivotal to him sealing big money move to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq
08/08/23 20:41Henderson believes his move to Saudi Arabia should not stop him being selected by Gareth Southgate and outlined Steven Gerrard's role in his decision to leave Liverpool
Al-Ettifaq release tongue-in-cheek apology after Jordan Henderson is pictured with Everton initials on his new shirt following £12m move to Saudi Arabia
08/08/23 15:03Jordan Henderson's new club Al-Ettifaq have issued a tongue-in-cheek apology after the former Liverpool skipper was pictured with an unintended Everton reference on his new shirt.
Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane celebrate being reunited in Saudi Arabia as the former Liverpool duo smile and share a warm embrace ahead of new season
07/08/23 19:32Former Liverpool pair Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane have been reunited with each other in Saudi Arabia after both ditched European football to secure big-money moves to the Middle East.
Jose Mourinho says two Saudi Arabian clubs tried to hire him - but he snubbed their offers because he 'wanted to stay at Roma'... as he clarifies Paulo Dybala's contract situation
07/08/23 16:21The Portuguese manager was hired by Roma in 2021, taking over from Paulo Fonseca in the dug-out at the Stadio Olympico, following his departure from Tottenham earlier that year .
Saudi Arabian sides 'are plotting ambitious moves for Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah next year' after a host of Premier League stars headed to the Middle East this summer
06/08/23 14:21The Saudi Pro League is not stopping its European spending spree as they turn their sites to Premier League stars Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, with many top stars already gone.
Marco Verratti 'is set to SNUB lucrative offers from Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal and stay at PSG this season' after the Italian midfielder 'resolved his issues with new boss Luis Enrique'
06/08/23 11:32Marco Verratti has reportedly made a U-turn on his potential move to the Saudi Pro League and will stay at PSG for a 12th season. Verratti was linked with a move after a falling out with boss Luis Enrique.
Sadio Mane's PR manager sensationally accuses Bayern Munich of wanting to 'get rid' of £34m winger because he's AFRICAN and was 'the top earner' on £250,000 a week - before leaving for Al-Nassr
06/08/23 08:34Mane's £34m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the Senegal forward's disastrous spell at Bayern to an end.
Manchester United receive offers from TWO Saudi Pro League sides for Eric Bailly... with the Red Devils looking to sell before they can sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat
05/08/23 06:03Bailly spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille, after making just 20 Premier League appearances across the three years prior for Manchester United.
England boss Gareth Southgate says it would be 'STUPID' to stop selecting Jordan Henderson after his Saudi move
04/08/23 11:55The former Liverpool skipper made the switch after receiving assurances from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate that the transfer wouldn't impact his England place.
Cristiano Ronaldo powers home a trademark header in the dying minutes against Zamalek to secure a draw for Al-Nassr and book spot in Arab Club Champions Cup quarter-final... as Sadio Mane makes his debut
03/08/23 19:04The feat marks the 300th time that the Manchester United and Portugal icon has scored with either his left foot or head, rather than his dominant right foot.
Lucas Digne is attracting interest from Al-Hilal no more than 18 months after his move to Aston Villa - with the defender the latest Premier League star to be targeted by Saudi sides
03/08/23 17:28TOM COLLOMOSSE: Serie A champions Napoli, managed by Frenchman Rudi Garcia, showed a tentative interest yet Digne's high wages made any deal difficult to deliver.
Willian agrees to join Al-Shabab just TWO WEEKS after penning his new deal at Fulham - and is waiting for the Cottagers to strike a deal with the Saudi Arabian outfit
03/08/23 16:17SIMON JONES: Fulham winger Willian has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab and is waiting for the clubs to agree a fee. He only signed a new contract Craven Cottage last month.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Jordan Henderson signings just the start for 'ambitious' Saudi clubs, says Pro League executive... with over £350m already splashed out on big-name buys this summer
03/08/23 05:26Clubs in the Middle East country have splashed out over £350million so far this summer in a bid to establish the league as one of the world's most popular.
Al-Ahli 'close in on £20m move for Atletico Madrid ace Marcos Llorente'
02/08/23 10:59It is understood that boss Diego Simeone was counting on the midfielder for the 2023-24 season, until his head was turned by a very lucrative offer to entice him to the cash-rich Kingdom.
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold insists playing centre midfield will bring the best out of him - he just needs to iron out some creases
01/08/23 21:30INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool are very thin in the holding midfield department. They are also short of leaders. Alexander-Arnold might just offer solutions to both problems.
Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr after completing £34m move from Bayern Munich... with the winger announced in bizarre video featuring a new chant in his honour
01/08/23 18:13Mane, 31, will join up with Cristiano Ronaldo's side in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr having already added Seko Fofana, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles this summer.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges FIFA to act over Saudi Arabia's transfer window closing three weeks after the European deadline
01/08/23 15:21Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called on FIFA to act over Saudi Arabia's transfer window closing three weeks after the European deadline, amid the country's summer spree.
Al Hilal 'submit £120.3M offer for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen' as the Saudi Pro League side 'try to lure the Nigerian striker to the Middle East with £1M-per-week wages'
31/07/23 23:29Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal are keen to continue their pursuit of the world's top footballing talent and have apparently made a £120.3million offer to Napoli for striker Victor Osimhen.
OLIVER HOLT: Do not sacrifice English football's unique appeal on the altar of greed that is playing games abroad... homogeneity in the sport has to be resisted at all costs
31/07/23 21:42OLIVER HOLT: In the last few weeks, England's top-flight clubs have flown across the globe on their lucrative summer tours again, working their markets in the Far East, Australia and the USA.
Al-Nassr 4-1 Monastir: Cristiano Ronaldo nets his first goal of the season with trademark header in Arab Club Champions Cup group stage
31/07/23 21:05Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season to help earn Al-Nassr their first competitive win of the new campaign against Monastir on Monday night in Saudi Arabia.
Fabinho COMPLETES £40m move to Al-Ittihad to end his five-year stay at Liverpool, as Saudi Arabian side announce new signing with bizarre video of Brazilian holding a TIGER
31/07/23 20:03The Brazilian becomes the latest big name signing at the Middle Eastern outfit after they also lured former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Sadio Mane admits his Bayern Munich exit 'hurts me' and that he 'wished for a different ending' with the ex-Liverpool forward set to end one-year stay to join Saudi side Al-Nassr in £34m deal
31/07/23 17:23Mane has arrived in Dubai to undergo the first part of his medical ahead of signing a contract with the Saudi Arabian side that will run until 2027, and with a weekly wage of £675,000.
Al-Ittihad midfielder Tarek Hamed undergoes surgery after gruesome facial injury in Arab Club Champions Cup tie
31/07/23 16:05WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Al-Ittihad have announced Tarek Hamed has undergone surgery after sustaining a gruesome facial injury during a match against CS Sfaxien.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Man United could rival Liverpool for £50m Romeo Lavia, Tottenham line up Brennan Johnson to replace Harry Kane and Robert Sanchez agrees move to Chelsea
31/07/23 13:00SIMON JONES: Tottenham are considering a move for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson should the sale of Harry Kane to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich go through.
Viral clip shows Cristiano Ronaldo fuming after his Al-Nassr team-mate's horror shot sails over the crossbar from 30 yards out... with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner left with his hands on his hips in disbelief
31/07/23 11:36A clip has gone viral of Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mate Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem striking a wild effort over the bar during a Saudi Pro League game earlier this year.
Sadio Mane 'will undergo a medical TODAY with Al-Nassr ahead of £34m move from Bayern Munich'
30/07/23 23:55Mane will pocket a staggering £34m a year (£650,000 a week) playing for the club alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The 31-year-old stands to earn around £136m over the course of a four-year deal.
Former Premier League star signs for little-known club in Dubai - with his new side unveiling him by showing the striker stepping out of a Lamborghini
30/07/23 18:08A Premier League star has completed a surprise transfer to Dubai club Al-Nasr, not to be confused with Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club, Al-Nassr.
REVEALED: Saudi Arabia's staggering £259m bid for Kylian Mbappe is MORE than King Charles' Coronation, three times the budget of Oppenheimer and could buy you 882 MILLION Freddos
30/07/23 08:43The £260m Mbappe proposal, which reportedly includes an offer of £11.5m-per-week wages, causes one to consider how these fees stack up in the real world.
Liverpool 'in talks with PSG over a stunning loan move for Kylian Mbappe' - after forward turned down a world-record £259m bid from Al-Hilal
29/07/23 22:26The Frenchman has 12 months remaining on his contract at Parc de Princes and has informed the Ligue 1 champions that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club.
Aleksandar Mitrovic returns to Fulham training: Manager Marco Silva admits situation 'is not easy' as star striker attempts to force a move away to Saudi Arabia
29/07/23 21:39Previously, Mitrovic was not training with the rest of Silva's squad after reportedly vowing never to play for the club again having seen the Londoners turn down offers from Al-Hilal.
Kylian Mbappe's Saudi Arabia snub will not deter the big spenders... going after one of the world's best for £259m shows they are here to STAY
29/07/23 21:31ROB DRAPER: Had the Saudis persuaded Kylian Mbappe to join, at 24, it would have been a clear sign that the Saudi Pro League was more than a retirement home for one last payday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola twitchy about several potential summer departures
29/07/23 21:30The view as Pep Guardiola opened his curtains in Tokyo last week was not a bad one. Right beneath the five-star Conrad Hotel stands the famous Hamarikyu Gardens.
Premier League clubs fear they'll LOSE players to the Saudi Pro League and be powerless to replace them - as Saudi teams can sign new stars three weeks after England's transfer deadline shuts
28/07/23 15:09Clubs in Saudi Arabia are able to sign players until September 20, meaning the English top flight will be affected for three weeks after the Premier League's transfer window closes on September 1.
Riyad Mahrez completes his £30m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, as he hails 'unforgettable' five-year stay at Manchester City
28/07/23 11:30JACK GAUGHAN: The winger lifted four Premier League titles, the Champions League and five domestic cups with City, scoring 78 goals across 236 appearances.
Cristiano Ronaldo only joined Al-Nassr 'for money', claims former Manchester United striker after the Portugal star's £175m-a-year switch to Saudi Arabia
28/07/23 11:09Ronaldo is earning £175million a year at Al-Nassr, and a host of other high-profile players have since headed to Saudi Arabia, including Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante,
Liverpool LGBTQ+ fan group founder claims Jordan Henderson has 'rubbished his legacy' and 'tarnished his own image' by moving to Saudi Arabia
28/07/23 09:05The Middle East nation has also been criticised for its treatment of women, and Amann feels Henderson has turned his back on these communities by joining Al-Ettifaq.
West Ham forward Michail Antonio will NOT be joining Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq, while Aaron Cresswell's move to Wolves has fallen through after they failed to agree a fee with the Irons
28/07/23 06:09SIMON JONES: Jordan Henderson completed his move to Al-Ettifaq on Thursday, and Antonio looked set to join him, with talks being held earlier this week.
Karim Benzema gets off to a flyer in Saudi Arabia as he scores a STUNNING goal on his debut for Al-Ittihad after £86m-per-season move
27/07/23 23:56The 35-year-old striker joined the Saudi Pro League club earlier this summer, signing a three-year deal after calling time on his 14-year career at Real Madrid.
Marco Verratti 'agrees three-year deal to join Al-Hilal' but PSG are set to 'demand more than £25m' from the Saudi Arabian side for the midfielder
27/07/23 15:46According to Fabrizio Romano , Verratti is ready to make the move but PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi has no intention to accept Al-Hilal's current offer of £25m (€30m).
Al-Ettifaq accused of greying out Jordan Henderson's rainbow Liverpool armband in announcement video after sealing £12m deal for ex-Reds captain
27/07/23 15:16The Saudi club - which is not one of the four teams owned by the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund - previously appointed Henderson's former team-mate Steven Gerrard as manager.
Liverpool supporters board claim Jordan Henderson's decision to move to Saudi Arabia has caused 'hurt and division' after his previous support to LGBTQ+ fans
27/07/23 13:15Henderson has joined Al-Ettifaq in a £12million move that will see him earn £700,000-a-week and play under Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Jordan Henderson fought back from almost being flogged to Fulham to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain and win it all at Anfield... he leaves as a Liverpool legend with £700,000-a-week pay day in Saudi now finalised
27/07/23 11:39Much has and will be written of Henderson's impending move, lines of hurt, disappointment, counter-arguments and understanding. As his exit closes in, let us reflect on his time at Liverpool.
Jordan Henderson has a 'big problem' to deal with due to LGBTQ+ remarks: Jamie Carragher questions his former team-mate's decision to join Steven Gerrard's side as pundit warns Saudis pose 'genuine threat' to Europe's elite
27/07/23 11:38But Carragher, who made 739 appearances for the Anfield club, was adamant he wouldn't be enticed by an offer and agreed with those questioning Jordan Henderson's decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool: Jordan Henderson completes £700,000-a-week move from the Reds to Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq in stunning £12m deal
27/07/23 11:18Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has confirmed his move to Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq, with the England midfielder signing a staggering £700,000-per-week deal at the Saudi Arabian side.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Romelu Lukaku edges closer to Juventus loan move, David de Gea is tracked by Bayern Munich, and Chelsea lead the race for Ajax starlet Mohammed Kudus
27/07/23 07:55The Saudi Pro League's financial muscle continues to tempt players from the European top flight to the Kingdom, even though Kylian Mbappe is unwilling to be reeled in by Al-Hilal's landmark bid.
Jordan Henderson's £12m move to Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool WON'T affect his England future following talks with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate
26/07/23 18:01The Liverpool skipper is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League side after agreeing a staggering £700,000-a-week deal that would see him link up with former Reds team mate Steven Gerrard.Jordan Henderson CONFIRMS Liverpool exit ahead of £700,000-a-week move to Saudi in an emotional video... as Reds captain calls time on 12-year stay at Anfield to join up with Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq
26/07/23 17:53Henderson had said his farewells on Monday as his 12-year association with the Reds came to an end. He is poised to sign a £700,000-a-week deal with Al-Ettifaq.
How Saudi Arabia turned football on its head in seven months: Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo are the jewels in their crown and absurd £259m deal for Kylian Mbappe could be next
26/07/23 08:06CHRIS WHEELER: When Al Nassr announced that Cristiano Ronaldo had agreed to move to the Saudi Pro League in a deal worth £175million-a-year it made headlines around the world.
PSG 0-0 Al-Nassr: Luis Enrique's side play out drab stalemate with Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian side in Japan
25/07/23 13:00Cristiano Ronaldo - Al-Nassr's main man and captain - started the game but could not make the difference for his side and was eventually replaced on 66 minutes in Osaka.
Fabinho is set to return to Liverpool training as his move to Al-Ittihad stalls, but talks remain ongoing with the Saudi club over £40m deal
25/07/23 12:34And while talks remain ongoing, negotiations are understood to have stalled, meaning Fabinho is expected to return to Liverpool training on Wednesday unless a resolution is found.
Kylian Mbappe offered £68k PER HOUR by Al-Hilal as stunning breakdown of £259m offer is revealed
25/07/23 09:32News broke on Monday that the Saudi Arabian club had tabled an offer of £259m for the PSG forward, and the French champions have given Al-Hilal permission to speak to the 24-year-old.
DOMINIC KING: Kylian Mbappe pursuit will strike fear into every club in Europe as Al-Hilal's £259m bid proves no player is out of reach
24/07/23 21:30DOMINIC KING: Al-Hilal's £259m offer was no stunt, no hopeless pipe dream. The best player in the world, one of only two men to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, was in their sights
Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on Al-Hilal's world record £259million offer to PSG... after NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo jokes the Saudi Pro League side should sign him instead!
24/07/23 19:58Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence after Al-Hilal submitted a world record £259million offer to PSG, following a joke from NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo on social media.
Kylian Mbappe 'does NOT want to move to Saudi Arabia' despite Al-Hilal's eye-watering £259m offer, with the PSG star 'willing to sit on the BENCH all of next season to run down the final year of his contract'
24/07/23 19:22Kylian Mbappe reportedly has no intention of playing in Saudi Arabia despite Paris Saint-Germain granted Al-Hilal permission to speak to the French star after a world record £259million bid.
Fabinho hopes to seal £40m move to Al-Ittihad despite a delay over paperwork... with the Liverpool star keen to bring his French bulldogs despite Saudi's strict rules
24/07/23 18:33The 29-year-old is expected to leave Anfield this summer and had been in talks with the Saudi Pro League over a £40 million switch , although Bayern Munich also remain interested.
Steven Gerrard is STILL looking for his first win as Al-Ettifaq manager after Saudi side are beaten 0-1 by Lokomotiva Zagreb in pre-season, with the Liverpool legend losing two of his opening three games in charge
24/07/23 18:23The former Liverpool midfielder took up the position on July 3, and during that time, the club are yet to win under his stewardship, having now played out one draw and two losses.
Kylian Mbappe: PSG give Al-Hilal permission to speak to French superstar over £259MILLION move, with club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi intent on selling wantaway forward after being left out of pre-season tour
24/07/23 15:47KIERAN GILL: Saudi Arabia's relentless pursuit of football's biggest stars has seen Al Hilal submit an audacious world-record bid worth €300million (£259m) for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Man United have their sights on another goalkeeper alongside Rasmus Hojlund pursuit, Joao Palhinha's injury has two suitors holding their breath and banned Ivan Toney is making his own move
24/07/23 14:48SIMON JONES: Manchester United may be poised to open the formal bidding for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund but last week staff held talks over signing another goalkeeper.
Al Hilal 'offer Kylian Mbappe £600m for a ONE YEAR deal', agreeing to allow the PSG star to join Real Madrid after just a single season in Saudi if he joins for astronomical £259m fee
24/07/23 11:18The state-owned club are said to have offered the Ligue 1 champions a world-record fee of around £259m for the forward, with even more lucrative personal terms.
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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
