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Al Nassr 'submit £34m bid for Bayern Munich outcast Sadio Mane' with the former Liverpool star set to depart Die Roten after just one season in the Bundesliga
24/07/23 10:34
Sadio Mane looks set to be the latest high profile star to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League this summer. After a glittering spell with Liverpool, the Senegalese forward joined Bayern Munich last summer, signing a three-year deal worth £250,000-a-week. The 31-year-old enjoyed a fast start to life in the Bundesliga, netting five times in his first six appearances, including a goal in their DFL-Supercup victory over RB Leipzig in July....read
Sadio Mane furiously tells journalist 'you're killing me every day and now you want me to talk?' amid questions over his Bayern Munich future with Al-Nassr desperate to sign him
23/07/23 18:28Sadio Mane has hit back at a reporter as speculation mounts over his future at Bayern Munich, as the 31-year-old forward continues to been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
Marco Silva REJECTS mega £40m two-year offer from Al-Ahli to stay on as Fulham boss next season
23/07/23 14:37CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: The Portuguese boss refused to confirm he would be staying at Craven Cottage when asked about his future here in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Kylian Mbappe: Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal 'offer PSG star £173.2m-per-year deal which includes a release clause to join Real Madrid NEXT YEAR'
23/07/23 11:19This has led PSG's owners insisting he must be sold if he cannot agree a new deal, with the club willing to accept less than the £155m they paid Monaco to sign him in 2017.
MLS vs Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo is earning the big bucks but Lionel Messi will be playing at a higher standard - so which 'football retirement home' comes out on top?
23/07/23 08:47It was just one day after Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami that Ronaldo chose to speak out, insisting the Saudi Arabian league (where he plays) is better than the MLS (where Messi plays).
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe prepared to sit out the season to force through move, Chelsea eye Kudus and Man United stand firm in Rasmus Hojlund pursuit
23/07/23 05:54Arsenal are making some eye-catching moves in the window having also added West Ham talisman Declan Rice in a £105m deal and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber for £34m.
Fulham manager Marco Silva reveals he HAS given Saudi Arabia side Al-Ahli an answer over his mega £40m contract offer... but refuses to reveal what it is
22/07/23 22:35CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Silva was speaking about his future for the first time on Saturday evening and he refused to definitively shut down talk of him quitting Craven Cottage.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Jordan Henderson is a good man who cares. Even if the Liverpool star does take a £700,000-a-week Saudi Arabia deal, it shouldn't undermine his past battles for equality
22/07/23 18:06RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The details of his story are awful, but they are vitally important because sometimes we can get lost in the bigger pictures and wider discussions.
Arsenal star Thomas Partey targeted by Al-Ahli as Saudi Pro League side continue Premier League recruitment drive with Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin set to sign
20/07/23 15:56SIMON JONES: Al Ahli are continuing their Premier League recruitment drive this summer by targeting Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey as well as Fulham boss Marco Silva.
Graeme Souness claims Jordan Henderson's proposed move to Saudi Arabia will 'damage his legacy' at Liverpool
20/07/23 11:05Al-Ettifaq have agreed a £12m deal in principle with Liverpool that would see the midfielder move to the Middle East and earn a staggering £700,000-a-week.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea eye young striker for Mauricio Pochettino's frontline and Tottenham are set to sign wonderkid centre back... but want more defensive recruits
20/07/23 06:14The new Premier League season is rapidly approaching and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to improve their squads.
Harvey Barnes outstrips Allan Saint-Maximin for goals but the Frenchman offers more creativity... as Eddie Howe lines up £38m Leicester star to replace the winger, how do the two compare?
19/07/23 18:00Eddie Howe has been hugely vocal about his side's apparently desperate financial situation - despite being the richest club in the entire world thanks to their Saudi Arabian owners.
Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund COULD sponsor The Open in future, admits chief - despite blasting LIV as 'entirely driven by money'
19/07/23 13:35LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman was not invited to last year's Champions' Dinner at St Andrews, where Slumbers criticised LIV as not being in the 'best interest of the sport' and 'driven by money'.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea 'set £40m price' for Conor Gallagher amid West Ham interest and Manchester United 'will step up interest in Randal Kolo Muani'
19/07/23 06:10The new Premier League season is rapidly approaching and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to improve their squads.
Newcastle close to agreeing deal for Leicester's Harvey Barnes - meaning Allan Saint-Maximin could leave
18/07/23 14:59Barnes is a prominent target for the Magpies and is set to be sold this summer, with the Foxes valuing the winger around the £35-40m mark. The deal could be completed in the coming days.
Steve McManaman tips Jordan Henderson to STAY at Liverpool as the Reds captain ponders a move to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq
18/07/23 10:10Steve McManaman expects Jordan Henderson to remain at Liverpool this summer, despite being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
Man City are eyeing up highly-rated Lyon defender Abdoulaye Ndiaye plus Josko Gvardiol - but Pep Guardiola wants to resolve potential Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez exits first
17/07/23 12:53The 21-year-old defender Ndiaye has been impressing on loan with Ligue 2 Bastia drawing attention from a number of clubs mindful of Lyon's financial issues.
High-end restaurants, luxury fashion label shops... and no ban on booze! Why WAGS of Saudi Arabia-bound football superstars are choosing to live in Bahrain instead
17/07/23 10:35Saudi Arabia has become the place to be in the world of football, with top stars flocking to the Gulf nation this summer. However, a neighbouring country has become a popular spot for players and their families.
Willian is set to re-sign for Fulham after his contract expired - with the Brazilian winger, 34, poised to snub interest from Nottingham Forest to remain at Craven Cottage
17/07/23 08:58SAMI MOKBEL: The former Chelsea forward was a key player for Marco Silva's side last season but there has been uncertainty over his future after his deal expired at the end of the June.
Son Heung-min reveals he REJECTED a move to Saudi Arabia, insisting it is still his 'dream' to play in the Premier League... as the Tottenham star sets his sights on rediscovering his best form after difficult season
17/07/23 07:21Son has revealed he also had the opportunity to play in Saudi Arabia, and strongly hinted that he would have earned far more than he currently does at Spurs, but he chose to stay put.
Liverpool remain locked in talks with Al-Ittihad after Saudi club's £40m Fabinho bid, with the Brazilian excluded from Reds' pre-season tour
16/07/23 22:40Liverpool are locked in talks with Al Ittihad after they made a £40m bid for Fabinho who was left off the club's pre-season tour on Saturday.
De Gea is looking for a new challenge after 12 years at Man United, Barkley needs to bounce back after stumbling at Nice and can ANYBODY bring Hazard back to form? 15 free agents your club could sign this summer
16/07/23 21:00Pre-season is underway for several clubs and there are a few big names without a home for the 2023/24 season. De Gea, Zaha, Ramos and Hazard are just a few who are yet to be snapped up.
Liverpool and Al-Ittihad 'are discussing key details' of a deal for Fabinho 'with the Brazilian already agreeing personal terms with the Saudi Arabian champions'
16/07/23 15:42Liverpool and Al Ittihad are discussing the final details of a deal for Fabinho after the player agreed personal terms, according to reports.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe refuses to rule out loaning players from fellow PIF-owned sides in Saudi Arabia... as long as it's the 'right thing' for the club
16/07/23 09:21The Magpies, similar to four teams in the Saudi Pro League, are majority owned by the country's Public Investment Fund and Howe says loan signings are possible.
Ronaldo and Messi are raking it in, and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson won't be far behind if he accepts a HUGE £700k-a-week offer from Al-Ettifaq - but which 10 superstars earn the most in world football?
15/07/23 21:09The football world was stunned by revelation on Wednesday that Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq have offered Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson a whopping £700,000 a week to join them.
REVEALED: Steven Gerrard is the 'fourth HIGHEST-paid manager in the world on £15.2m-a-year' after taking over at Saudi side Al-Ettifaq... but which three bosses are earning more?
15/07/23 14:23The midfielder moved to the Saudi club despite previous agreements falling through, and has now signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club.
Steven Gerrard struggles with Saudi language barrier as comical training clip appears to show confused Al-Ettifaq players not understanding the Liverpool legend's instructions
13/07/23 16:36Steven Gerrard appears to be struggling to communicate with his Al-Ettifaq players after a recent video emerged showing the former Aston Villa boss encountering issues in a training drill.
Al-Ahli 'are preparing a £30m offer for Riyad Mahrez' as the Saudi Pro League continues its pursuit of top Premier League stars... but Man City 'are not keen' on losing the Algerian winger
13/07/23 13:05Mail Sport reported last month that Riyad Mahrez is interested in ending his career in Saudi and it has now been claimed that Al-Ahli are ready to firm their interest up with an offer of £30million.
Liverpool LGBT fan group say they are 'APPALLED and concerned' at their 'ally' Jordan Henderson for even considering £700,000-per-week Saudi move... and attack Steven Gerrard for moving there too
13/07/23 11:10Liverpool LGBT fan group Kop Outs have said they are 'appalled and concerned' as Jordan Henderson considers a move to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: All the latest rumours as West Ham grow frustrated by Arsenal's Declan Rice delays, Inter Milan remain short of Chelsea's £40m Romelu Lukaku valuation and PSG rival Man United for Rasmus Hojlund
13/07/23 07:00The new Premier League campaign is less than a month away and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to put the finishing touches to their squads for 2023-24.
Aaron Ramsey 'to turn down money-spinning Saudi deal to sign for boyhood side Cardiff', 15 years after leaving the Bluebirds for Arsenal
12/07/23 23:19Aaron Ramsey is reportedly set to turn down a huge financial contract in Saudi Arabia to return to his boyhood club Cardiff City.
DOMINIC KING: If Jordan Henderson goes to Saudi for £700,000-a-week it's a GAME CHANGER. For a league nowhere near European elite standard to take Liverpool's captain would be remarkable
12/07/23 21:00COMMENT: This would be the deal that changes everything. This would be the transfer that sends shock waves through every Premier League club and tells them nobody is unobtainable.
Nuno Espirito Santo greets Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jota as he welcomes his new superstar players to Al-Ittihad - with the club preparing to target yet MORE big names
11/07/23 10:48The Portuguese coach has been handed a raft of A-Listers to manage after the Saudi Pro League side celebrated their league win with a raid on the European top flight.
Juventus will save £27MILLION if they can offload Paul Pogba to Saudi Arabia this summer, as specific details of the Frenchman's huge contract are published in the Italian press
11/07/23 08:35Upon joining as a free agent, the 30-year-old was handed a bumper £6.8million-per-season contract upon returning to his former club, but Juventus are yet to see a return on their investment.
Former Arsenal and Liverpool target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 'set to become the next European arrival in Saudi Arabia' - as Lazio look to agree a fee for the midfielder with Al-Hilal
11/07/23 06:45The Serbia international was previously targeted by a number of top-flight clubs when it became clear that he had no interest in extending his deal in the Italian capital.
Jordan Henderson is NOT expected to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq despite being a top target of his former team-mate, with the Liverpool captain reluctant to move to Saudi Arabia
10/07/23 16:44CHRIS WHEELER: Despite exploratory talks, it's understood that the 33-year-old England midfielder would be reluctant to join the Saudi Pro League at this stage of his career.
Steven Gerrard holds talks with Wilfried Zaha over £16m-per-season Saudi move... but the deal is set to collapse amid anger the Crystal Palace star is 'holding Al-Ettifaq to ransom'
09/07/23 09:17The deal is on the brink of collapse due to anger from Saudi officials working on behalf of Al-Ettifaq amid claims Zaha's advisors are trying to negotiate more money from the deal.
Wilfried Zaha will make a decision on his future next week with PSG, Napoli and Lazio - as well as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Steven Gerrard's club Al-Ettifaq - interested in the former Crystal Palace star
09/07/23 07:36The 30-year-old is a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired though the Selhurst Park club have tabled a £200,000-a-week offer to stay with them.
Saudi clubs 'are pushing to make Sadio Mane latest big-money signing'... after just one nightmare season at Bayern Munich saw him voted as biggest Bundesliga flop
05/07/23 08:33The forward's debut campaign in Germany didn't go fully to plan despite the team's success. He found the net just 12 times in 38 appearances and was suspended in April.
Al-Ettifaq enjoyed a golden era in the 1980s and finished seventh in the Saudi Pro League last season, but who are they? Do they have any notable players? And what is Steven Gerrard likely to face after joining the club?
04/07/23 18:00Gerrard agreed to the role following a renewed round of talks with the Saudi club, who are committing millions towards player recruitment to help their new boss build a team of global superstars.
Wrexham star Ben Tozer insists that he would REJECT Saudi Arabia in favour of playing for Ryan Reynolds' 'exciting' club despite financial lure
04/07/23 16:06Wrexham captain Ben Tozer would reject a move to Saudi Arabia despite the financial lure in favour of remaining in Wales, he has revealed.
Steven Gerrard urged to 'speak out about Saudi Arabia's atrocious human rights record' by Amnesty International after becoming Al-Ettifaq's new manager - as they slam the 'gathering stampede' of footballers heading to the country
03/07/23 21:14Saudi Arabia, whose wealth fund owns Newcastle, has long been accused of human rights abuses, widespread executions and discrimination against gay people.
Steven Gerrard is CONFIRMED as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq's new manager after dramatic U-turn... as club target big-name signings in bid to challenge PIF-controlled clubs
03/07/23 15:48Having originally distanced himself from a move to Saudi, Gerrard has now accepted a lucrative offer from the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq chiefs were in London on Monday finalising his appointment.
Jamie Vardy REJECTS move to Saudi Arabia after interest from Khajeel FC and others with 36-year-old Leicester striker deciding Middle East move wasn't right for his family
30/06/23 06:13SIMON JONES: The former England striker scored six goals in all competitions last season as Leicester suffered relegation from the Premier League.
Hakim Ziyech's move to Al-Nassr 'is in DOUBT after medical identifies knee problem' - after his PSG move collapsed in January because of the same issue
29/06/23 23:02The Morocco international is one of a number of players that have been earmarked by top clubs from the Kingdom as they continue their aggressive recruitment drive across the European top flight.
Wilfried Zaha posts cryptic caption-less picture of his return to Crystal Palace's training ground just a DAY before his contract expires... amid uncertainty over his future at the club
29/06/23 11:26There is real uncertainty regarding his future, with Zaha weighing up a club-record £200,000-a-week offer from his hometown club as well as several lucrative offers in England and abroad.
Jesse Lingard suggests Saudi Arabia is 'doing the big things' and is 'one of the hotspots to go to' as he searches for a new club after being released by Nottingham Forest
27/06/23 08:18The former Man United star is searching for a new club after being released by Nottingham Forest this summer, with the Premier League side choosing not to renew his £200,000-a-week one-year deal.
Chelsea 'are considering a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan' ahead of Edouard Mendy's exit - with doubts over Kepa's No 1 status
27/06/23 06:52Mendy is said to be on the brink of joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in a reported £16m move, which would leave Chelsea with only Kepa realistically challenging for the No 1 shirt.
Riyad Mahrez will be the next target for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after Roberto Firmino and Edouard Mendy with the Man City star to be offered £43m-a-year plus bonuses
26/06/23 12:48Mendy is set to become the latest Chelsea player to switch to the Saudi Pro League - following in the footsteps of N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly, as Firmino will undergo a medical at Al-Ahli.
Al-Nassr will hold further meetings with Wilfried Zaha's agents THIS WEEK as they try to lure Crystal Palace star to the Saudi Pro League
26/06/23 12:09The 30-year-old, who is out of contract this summer, has a number of offers on the table not least the one from the Eagles which is reputed to be worth £200,000 a week plus a hefty signing on fee.
Roberto Firmino 'is in talks to join for Al Ahli on a free transfer' after leaving Liverpool with the Saudi Arabian side - who are on the verge of signing Edouard Mendy - 'preparing medicals for the striker'
26/06/23 00:14Roberto Firmino is in negotiations over a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli, who are already planning his medical in case he says yes to the move this week, according to reports.
Odion Ighalo shows off Al-Hilal's extravagant £173million-valued luxury plane the team travel to matches in... with a golden throne among the comforts awaiting stars who make the move to Saudi
25/06/23 15:50Former Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has revealed the luxury that could await players joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this summer, with the forward posting a video from their luxury plane.
Al-Hilal 'want to sign' Everton forward Demarai Gray, with negotiations set to 'take place next week' - as Saudi sides continue to lure top talents away from the Premier League
25/06/23 12:38The Birmingham City academy graduate, who joined the Toffees from Bayer Laverkusen £1.7million back in 2021 , has gone on to play 75 times for the Blues.
What's next for Romelu Lukaku? Inter Milan can't afford him, Chelsea don't want him and he vowed to NEVER join AC Milan - the only club interested in him - so is Saudi Arabia his only option?
25/06/23 08:13ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Romelu Lukaku appears to be stuck at Chelsea with his lucrative contract making the Belgian forward a difficult player to sell in the transfer market.
Transfer news LIVE: Nicolas Jackson completes Chelsea medical as Kalidou Koulibaly joins Al-Hilal, Arsenal want Rice, Havertz and Timber
25/06/23 08:08Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Sunday as as Nicolas Jackson completes his Chlesea medical while Arsenal want Rice, Timber and Havertz.
Kalidou Koulibaly spotted in Saudi Arabia ahead of a '£20million move' to Al-Hilal... as veteran defender prepares to lead mass exodus at Chelsea just ONE season after debut in west London
24/06/23 12:30Having spent one season in London, after joining Mauricio Pochettino's side in a £34million deal from Napoli last summer the 32-year-old is currently leading a mass exodus from the club.
REVEALED: The Premier League sought written assurances from Chelsea that Saudi Arabia were not part of Todd Boehly's takeover of the club last year... with officials satisfied after 'detailed' response from the Blues
23/06/23 09:00In August 2022, Mail Sport reported that Clearlake Capital manages billions of pounds in assets for PIF but that the new owners were adamant that there was no Saudi involvement.
Fulham boss Marco Silva 'is believed to be considering a big-money move to Al-Hilal' - as Saudi Pro League continues their aggressive recruitment drive
23/06/23 06:55Silva is under contract with Fulham until June 2024, and his deal comes with a punchy £6million release clause should any club wish to tempt the manager away from Craven Cottage.
Romelu Lukaku re-asserts that he has NO plans to move to Saudi Arabia and instead wants to stay at Inter Milan - after Saudi Pro League officials make a second offer to the Chelsea loanee
23/06/23 05:33SIMON JONES: After a season on loan at Inter Milan, a question mark remains over the future of the 30-year-old, who is keen to remain in Serie A and the European top flight.
N'Golo Kante makes cryptic reference to 'rumours and lies' in farewell letter to Chelsea after Al-Ittihad move, as the midfielder insists he'll 'never forget' the club's fans
21/06/23 22:50N'Golo Kante has cryptically slammed 'rumours and lies' while thanking Chelsea's supporters in a farewell letter following his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
Chelsea are set to rake in £130m in transfer fees this month as their summer clear-out gathers pace... with Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz among host of stars on the verge of leaving
21/06/23 14:01ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea's clearout plan has gathered momentum with five deals - led by those for outgoing duo Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz to Premier League rivals - near completion.
Chelsea pay tribute to 'club legend' N'Golo Kante after the midfielder called time on his seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge to join Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad
21/06/23 11:21During his time at the club, Kante won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup, and Chelsea hailed him as a 'club legend' in their farewell statement .
Arsenal and Thomas Partey's representatives 'are negotiating the midfielder's potential summer exit', with the 30-year-old 'attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs'
21/06/23 06:09Having been a mainstay in the Arsenal midfield for much of the campaign, Partey lost form in the run-in as his side faltered in the title race and he was replaced in the team by Jorginho.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is 'approached by multiple Saudi Arabian clubs', as the Middle East nation target ANOTHER Chelsea star after landing N'Golo Kante
21/06/23 05:33The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen but is set to return to Stamford Bridge this summer. He could be set to move on again, though, as there is interest in the young forward.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea's links to Saudi Arabia could be one of the stories of the transfer window. The Blues could emerge from a tricky situation but are unlikely to escape scrutiny
20/06/23 16:27ADRIAN KAJUMBA: In Chelsea, there are very willing sellers. In the mega-rich Saudi Arabian league, there are ambitious buyers with the huge plans and amounts of cash to match.
Georginio Wijnaldum's salary demands are 'TOO HIGH' for Saudi Arabia teams... with the midfielder looking for a new club as PSG exit looms
20/06/23 15:45It's unlikely his future lies with the French champions. Director Luis Campos is looking to thin his side's squad as he once again looks to win the side's first Champions League title.
Steven Gerrard reveals he WON'T be managing a Saudi Arabian club after turning down on offer following a visit to the Middle East
20/06/23 09:25The Liverpool legend has been away from the dugout being sacked by Aston Villa. A return to the touchline appeared to be on the cards when he was approached by a Saudi Arabian club.
Al-Ittihad 'prepare to launch £51m bid for Tottenham star' as Saudi Pro League step up their recruitment drive... but Spurs are expected to resist a move
19/06/23 22:30Al Ittihad have already secured the high-profile signing of Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and are expected to complete a deal for Chelsea 's N'Golo Kante.
Fans fume as Saudi Arabia target Chelsea cast-offs, claiming their 'love for football is dying by the day', amid links between Newcastle owners PIF and the Blues' majority shareholder Clearlake Capital
19/06/23 09:02Fans have been left furious at the prospect of Saudi Arabia aiding Chelsea in their bid to adhere to Financial Fair Play rules by buying their fringe players this summer.
PSG midfielder Marco Verratti 'is the next star being targeted by Saudi football, with official bid lodged' - and could follow Benzema and Ronaldo
19/06/23 07:42The controversial Middle Eastern country has been on a massive recruitment drive recently, with striker Karim Benzema leaving Real Madrid to sign for Al-Ittihad on a free transfer in early June.
'It's mainly a MISTAKE': UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warns Saudi football about signing veterans like Ronaldo and Benzema on huge deals
18/06/23 15:41UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has fired a word of warning to Saudi Arabia over their transfer strategy for the Saudi Pro League this summer.
Al-Nassr's president 'will visit London in a bid to sign Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech'... after the wantaway winger's PSG loan move fell through on deadline day in January
17/06/23 07:16Ziyech moved from Ajax in blistering form to join the Blues for the 2020-21 campaign, but despite flashes of his quality in his first season, he gradually fell out of then-head coach Thomas Tuchel's plans.
Saudi Arabia's cash-rich league is muscling in on the transfer market and Ronaldo, Benzema and Kante are just the start... meet the 'dream team' of top stars who could end up in the gulf state
13/06/23 19:00Several other major names from European football over the past decade are being touted for moves, with N'Golo Kante expected to be the next, imminently joining Benzema as a teammate.
Wilfried Zaha set to snub Saudi Arabian offer in a bid to play in the Champions League… with the Crystal Palace star earmarked for a move to PSG should their pursuit of Marcus Thuram collapse
13/06/23 10:26SAMI MOKBEL: A number of teams have expressed a concrete interest in the 30-year-old, including clubs from Qatar and Saudi Arabia willing to pay Zaha a huge salary to join.
Lionel Messi will change MLS, PSG teammate Neymar insists, as he reveals they spoke about his desire to move to Inter Miami... with Brazil star telling close pal he'd enjoy the lifestyle
12/06/23 16:41Messi was strongly linked with a return to former club Barcelona, where he won six Ballon d'Or awards and three Champions League titles, as well as a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.
Saudi side Al-Hilal 'switch attention to Neymar' as they fly in for talks with the Brazilian after missing out on signing Lionel Messi... with PSG open to offers for the world's most expensive footballer
11/06/23 14:30Neymar is the latest target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal after they missed out on signing Lionel Messi and have flown in for talks with PSG over the Brazilian star
Head for Turkey, join Ronaldo and Benzema in Saudi Arabia, or take on a higher standard - but brighter spotlight - in Italy or Spain... Where could Man United send Mason Greenwood on loan?
10/06/23 10:35As Mail Sport revealed on Thursday, officials are looking into a move that would see the 21-year-old forward play abroad for a year. So where could Greenwood head to?
Man City star Riyad Mahrez 'is wanted by Saudi club Al-Ahli' - but they must stump up a fee with Premier League champions adamant 'Algerian star will not leave for free'
08/06/23 09:47Mahrez has become the latest big-name star to have been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, although Al-Ahli have reportedly not made an official approach to Man City at this stage.
Bitter Barcelona say they 'understand and respect' Lionel Messi wanting 'less pressure' by signing for Inter Miami as they insist they DID make him a concrete offer - and vow to give legend a proper send-off after he missed out in 2021
07/06/23 23:17Much speculation over the 35-year-old's next move has been reported, with the Argentine World Cup winner being linked also with a gigantic deal worth £2billion to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Chelsea star N'Golo Kante completes medical in London ahead of his move to Al-Ittihad... with the midfielder set to join Karim Benzema at the Saudi Arabian side after agreeing a two-year deal worth £172m
07/06/23 15:14Kante had been in talks over a new deal with Chelsea but negotiations stalled, and he is now set to leave the club at the end of the month with his contract due to expire.
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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
