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Roberto Firmino leads the line, with Lionel Messi and a Man United target out wide, while a four-time Champions League winner also features in a superb XI of stars who are available for FREE this summer
06/06/23 20:00
As the transfer merry-go-round begins to grease its wheels following the conclusion of domestic seasons across Europe, supporters of all clubs are dreaming of the big-money signings they will make this summer. The past campaign saw record-breaking sums splashed out by Premier League clubs, with spending reaching an enormous £2.8billion. Something similar is expected again over the coming months as the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool look to close the gap on potential Treble-winners Manchester City. However, it is easy to forget that heavy-spending does not always translate into success - just ask Todd Boehly and Co at Chelsea who finished in the bottom-half for the first time since the 1995-96 campaign despite spending more than £600m on 18 players across the summer and winter transfer windows....read
Saudi Arabian clubs will make 'mega offers' for Barcelona and Real Madrid's 'untouchable' stars... as their recruitment drive continues after Karim Benzema agrees Al-Ittihad move
06/06/23 09:05Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly preparing to make 'mega offers' to players Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid view as 'untouchable' to convince them to join this summer.
Karim Benzema signs three-year deal with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad worth £258m after French striker left Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden seasons
06/06/23 08:53AFP reported Benzema's move will be confirmed imminently though Real are set to stage a farewell event for the five-time Champions League winner first.
Lionel Messi will make a decision on his future in just HOURS after Barcelona were unable to make his father a concrete offer in a meeting on Monday, with Al Hilal and Inter Miami also in for the Argentine legend
05/06/23 20:09SIMON JONES: Lionel Messi will make a decision on his future in the coming hours after his father met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday.
Saudi Arabia's PIF takes control of four leading clubs in the country - including Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, Lionel Messi's suitors Al-Hilal and Karim Benzema's new club Al-Ittihad - as part of investment drive
05/06/23 14:41PIF, which owns an 80 per cent stake in Premier League club Newcastle United, will take control of Saudi outfits Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his padel skills in Singapore after missing out on the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr, as adoring fans cheer every shot
04/06/23 13:00After speaking to children in the country, Ronaldo took part in a light-hearted game of Padel, the racquet sport similar to squash and tennis, looking comfortable with a racquet in his hand.
Karim Benzema insists he's STAYING at Real Madrid for one more season despite £345m offer to play in Saudi Arabia... with Spanish giants ready to make fresh move for PSG star Kylian Mbappe next summer
01/06/23 23:34PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Karim Benzema has told Marca that he is staying at Real Madrid for one more season, buying the club time to sign Kylian Mbappe in 2024.'Speak about what?': Karim Benzema DENIES report he was set to announce his Real Madrid departure on Thursday as he mulls over £345m offer to play in Saudi Arabia
01/06/23 18:15Multiple publications have claimed the striker has decided to leave the Bernabeu after a glittering 14-year spell and head for an eye-watering payday in the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will STAY in Saudi Arabia next season despite reports linking him with a shock return to Real Madrid... as he insists the Saudi league can become a 'top five league in the world'
01/06/23 18:13SAMI MOKBEL: Ronaldo left Man United to join Al Nassr in January but his move has been shrouded in uncertainty in recent weeks following reports suggesting he could return to former club Real Madrid.
After costing them £50.2MILLION in wages, was Lionel Messi a flop for PSG? Vote HERE
01/06/23 17:45Ever since QSI purchased PSG in 2011, the aim had been to turn the club into a global superpower and now they had arguably the greatest player of all-time in their team in Messi.
Karim Benzema 'will announce he's LEAVING Real Madrid in a press conference this afternoon'... bringing an end to his 14-year stint at the Bernabeu amid reports he's set to join old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
01/06/23 14:01Gianluca Di Marzio have reported that the Frenchman will confirm the news in a press conference, bringing an end to his legendary 14-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Karim Benzema 'could be set to leave Real Madrid and reunite with former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia'... with the French striker 'eyeing up a two-year deal worth £345MILLION'
31/05/23 12:27Karim Benzema could wave goodbye to Real Madrid this weekend and join ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia next season, according to reports.
A rival for Ronaldo! Real Madrid star Karim Benzema 'offered a staggering £345m two-year contract to move to Saudi Arabia' - earning almost exactly the same as his former team-mate!
30/05/23 10:58Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has reportedly been offered a massive £345m two-year deal to join an unnamed Saudi Arabian side this summer.
Karim Benzema 'torn over offer worth £173m from unnamed club to move to Saudi Arabia this summer' despite signing a one-year contract extension to stay at Real Madrid
29/05/23 15:50The Real Madrid forward signed a one-year contract extension to stay in Spain last season but is said to have received an offer over £173million to move to the Middle East for two years.
Cristiano Ronaldo rolls back the years with a powerful run and finish to seal stunning comeback for Al Nassr from 2-0 down to beat Al Shabab 3-2... as they remain three behind leaders Al Ittihad with two games to go in Saudi Pro League
23/05/23 20:36Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half winner as Al Nassr fought back from 2-0 down to keep their title hopes alive in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo may have been 'FOOLED' by his £173m-a-year deal at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, says Rivaldo - as the Brazil icon urges him to return to Real Madrid to end his career
15/05/23 09:14Ronaldo, 38, joined the Saudi Arabian side in December 2022 after his contract at Manchester United was terminated following an explosive interview criticising the club.
Lionel Messi's father Jorge DENIES his son's £522MILLION contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal is a 'done deal', insisting 'there's nothing agreed with any club for next season'
09/05/23 13:30Lionel Messi 's father has shutdown claims his son has agreed to leave Paris Saint Germain this summer and sign a big-money deal with a Saudi Arabia club.
Fans blast Lionel Messi after reports his 'soulless' £522MILLION move to Saudi Arabia from PSG has been agreed, with the Argentine superstar criticised for 'sportswashing human rights abusers'
09/05/23 11:21Fans have piled criticism on Lionel Messi after reports he has agreed a giant £522million move to Saudi Arabia. Mail Sport reported on Tuesday Messi's transfer to Al-Hilal is a 'done deal', say AFP.
Lionel Messi 'will sign a £522MILLION contract' to follow Cristiano Ronaldo and play football in Saudi Arabia... but what will the Argentina World Cup-winning captain's lifestyle be like?
09/05/23 10:07As Saudi Arabia continues to make power plays to establish itself as a global sports hub, the prospect of the two greatest players of their generation going head-to-head in Riyadh is a mouth-watering one.Lionel Messi's move to Saudi Arabia is a 'DONE DEAL', with the world's best footballer taking £522MILLION contract at Al-Hilal and reigniting his Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry
09/05/23 09:29Lionel Messi leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer to play in Saudi Arabia is a 'done deal', according to reports in France. The Argentine is set to sign a massive £522million contract.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Lionel Messi was a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo - but can he turn down the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia and be the bigger man?
06/05/23 17:00With a decent sense of timing, the Saudi Tourism Authority sent out an email on Wednesday. It was titled: 'Messi's Riyadh trip uncovers the family side of the world's most exciting new destination'.Lionel Messi has been offered an eye-watering £320MILLION-a-year to follow Cristiano Ronaldo and play football in Saudi Arabia... but what would Argentina's World Cup-winning captain's lifestyle be like?
06/05/23 07:15We now know Lionel Messi will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The million-dollar question is where will the Argentine star end up.
'I'm waiting to see what the club wants to do with me': Lionel Messi breaks silence after being suspended by PSG for unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia... as the star insists he 'COULDN'T cancel' the trip before apologising to his team-mates
05/05/23 16:20The forward flew to the Middle East at the start of the week on what was set to be a day off for the club's players, only to find out he had missed training when the squad were called in.
Saudi Arabian government preparing the biggest offer in football history to lure Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League when he leaves PSG... in a deal that would see him earn nearly DOUBLE Cristiano Ronaldo
03/05/23 16:47The forward is set to leave PSG at the end of the season, with his father, Jorge, reportedly informing French club of the decision a month ago. It's unclear what his next destination will be.
Lionel Messi suspended for TWO WEEKS by Paris Saint-Germain after making unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia... with the Argentine's relationship with the French club becoming increasingly fractured
02/05/23 19:02Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris St Germain for two weeks after making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo FUMES at his own bench and misses golden chance from close range on grim night to forget, as Al-Nassr crash out of the King Cup of Champions against 10-man Al-Wehda
24/04/23 20:12Al-Nassr 0-1 Al-Wehda: Ronaldo fired a free-kick over the bar, and that was the story of his night as he missed several key chances - including an effort from point-blank range.
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's health obsession: Mega star has six mini-meals a day, a £50,000 cryotherapy chamber and paints his nails
22/04/23 12:51How far do world-leading players need to push themselves to the very top of the game? What obscure marginal gains do they employ to give them the tiniest advantage over their competitors?
Saudi lawyer calls for Cristiano Ronaldo to be DEPORTED for a 'crime of public indecency' after he appeared to grab his CROTCH as he walked off the pitch in response to 'Messi' taunts from fans
20/04/23 09:55A Saudi lawyer has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be thrown out of the country after he appeared to make an insulting gesture towards fans following Al-Nassr's 2-0 defeat by Al-Hilal on Tuesday night.Cristiano Ronaldo appears to make an obscene gesture as he walks off the pitch after Al-Nassr's 2-0 loss against Al-Hilal - with the forward grabbing his CROTCH while fans are chanting rival Lionel Messi's name
19/04/23 10:09Superstar Ronaldo, 38, was furious as he stormed off the pitch - and footage online seems to show him grabbing his crotch in response to fans chanting the name of his rival Lionel Messi.
PSG 'are considering NOT renewing Lionel Messi's huge £740,000-a-week contract' as they aim to cut costs to avoid more FFP sanctions - with Saudi Arabian clubs ready to move for the Argentine and team-mate Sergio Ramos
30/03/23 10:39PSG were hit by FFP sanctions in September and were fined £8.6million, with a further £56.3m dependent on future compliance, meaning they are keen to cut costs to avoid more punishment.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first free-kick in almost a YEAR to help Al-Nassr claim a crucial win over Abha and maintain their Saudi title push... with the Portuguese star's last set-piece strike coming for Man United against Norwich last April!
19/03/23 08:59Ronaldo stepped up to score an audacious free kick from 30 yards out to level the game, before Brazilian star Anderson Talisca netted a penalty four minutes from time to complete the turnaround.
Amnesty International urge the Premier League to put Newcastle's Saudi takeover under the microscope again after new court documents raise questions about the level of separation between the Saudi state and PIF
02/03/23 11:38The Premier League approved the PIF-led takeover of Newcastle in October 2021 after receiving 'legally-binding assurances' that the Saudi state would not have control of the club.
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman 'offered to pay for new stadiums' in Greece and Egypt if they agreed to team up in a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup - in exchange for the Gulf state 'hosting three-quarters of all the matches'
08/02/23 09:56Saudi Arabia has effectively informed the other two nations that it will 'fully underwrite the costs' of hosting the 2030 edition of the tournament if they get to host 75 per cent of games.
Al-Fateh 2-2 Al-Nassr RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo finally breaks his Saudi Pro League duck as he nets stoppage time penalty to salvage a point for visitors
03/02/23 14:00Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Al-Nassr with a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point for his side in a 2-2 draw against Al-Fateh on Friday afternoon.
Cristiano Ronaldo is seen up-close preparing for his Al-Nassr debut and encouraging his team-mates... as the forward stars in a behind-the-scenes video from their 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq
25/01/23 09:42It was his first official game since joining the club in an eye-watering £175m-per-year deal last month , although he did feature in an Al-Hilal/Al-Nassr all-star game against PSG last week.
'It is important they play normally': Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia insists his side SHOULDN'T change their style to suit Cristiano Ronaldo, and argues his players 'tried TOO HARD' to get him involved as he struggled on debut
23/01/23 17:20Ronaldo played in the Saudi Pro League for the first time on Sunday as his new side took on Al-Ettifaq, but struggled to impact the game despite his team winning 1-0 to remain top of the league.
Cristiano Ronaldo FINALLY makes his Al Nassr debut after serving a two-match ban from his Man United days following £175m-a-year move, with Anderson Talisca scoring the only goal in victory over Ettifaq
22/01/23 23:34Cristiano Ronaldo made his long-awaited competitive debut for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq but did not making a telling contribution in the Pro League match.
Ronaldo has Riyadh in raptures! Saudi fans can't get enough of their new £175m star as he sends them into a FRENZY by just waving on the big screen during his All-Star team's friendly defeat by PSG
20/01/23 10:26Having scored twice against Lionel Messi's PSG, the Portugal icon was substituted before waving to the home crowd, who were sent into a frenzy at the merest glance from their hero.
Cristiano Ronaldo bursts out laughing as the young son of Al-Nassr team-mate Talisca performs the Portuguese veteran's trademark 'Siuuu' celebration in front of him in the dressing room
17/01/23 09:47The Portuguese, 37, moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in January after his Manchester United contract was terminated in the wake of a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Cristiano Ronaldo could be reunited with a former Real Madrid team-mate with Al-Nassr 'negotiating an immediate deal for Keylor Navas' following an injury to ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina
16/01/23 16:33David Ospina has sustained an elbow injury, and with the Colombian set for a spell on the sidelines, manager Rudi Garcia is thought to have requested a goalkeeping replacement.
Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi when he FINALLY plays in Saudi... A 'golden ticket' costs £2.2MILLION for what could be the G.O.A.T. rivals' final showdown - unless Argentine superstar cashes in with a £245m-a-year deal in the desert
13/01/23 22:00This has created excitement around the world that the two great rivals will meet again on the pitch with the pair facing off in several iconic clashes over the years.
REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo could have joined Al-Nassr's fierce rivals Al-Hilal but the Saudi champions blew any chance of a deal when they were hit with a transfer ban... for urging a player to renege on a deal with the 37-year-old's new club!
11/01/23 09:57Al Hilal are serving a transfer ban which ended their pursuit of Ronaldo, after Mohamed Kanno extended his contract at the club despite already having an agreement in place with Al Nassr.
Like riding a bike! Cristiano Ronaldo cheers for his new side Al-Nassr while working out on an EXERCISE BIKE in team's changing rooms having watched the first half from the stands, after he was unable to make his debut due to a two-match ban
06/01/23 18:13SHEKHAR BHATIA IN RIYADH: Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr on a free transfer in December after his Man United contract was ripped up following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Cristiano Ronaldo watches new side Al-Nassr ease to a comfortable 2-0 win from a box in the stands with pal Ricky Regufe - with the veteran unable to make his debut due to a two-match ban for smashing Everton fan's phone
06/01/23 14:01SHEKHAR BHATIA IN RIYADH: Ronaldo landed in Riyadh amid awful weather and was forced to delay his debut as he served the first match of a two-game ban imposed by the FA in November.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets stuck into training with new club Al-Nassr after their match was called off... amid uncertainty over when the veteran forward will make his debut with Saudi side considering defying his two-match ban for smashing fan's phone
06/01/23 00:04The Portuguese forward completed a mega-money move to the Saudi Arabian side in December, signing a £175million-a-year deal after his Manchester United contract was ripped up in November.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'is likely to be let off the hook for living with partner Georgina Rodriguez in Saudi Arabia' - despite the country's laws forbidding non-married couples to live together
05/01/23 17:00He was unveiled to fans when he was introduced as 'the world's greatest footballer' in front of 25,000 raucous supporters at Mrsool Park in Riyadh, to a backdrop of fireworks, flares and strobe lighting.
Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to use his platform to call out Saudi Arabia's 'myriad of human rights issues' by Amnesty International after signing £175m-a-year deal with Al-Nassr - as they warn him not to 'become a tool of their sportswashing'
05/01/23 12:18Saudi Arabia has been accused of using sportswashing after high-profile sporting events have been held in the country such as boxing fights and a Formula One Grand Prix.
Hope your shooting is more accurate, Cristiano! Ronaldo says he's glad to be playing in SOUTH AFRICA - at his press conference unveiling him at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a £175m-a-year deal
03/01/23 17:31The 37-year-old forward's Manchester United contract was terminated in November after a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan criticising the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'has a contract clause with Al-Nassr that allows him to join Newcastle on loan... if the Saudi-owned Premier League club qualify for the Champions League next season'
03/01/23 00:28A new report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo's highly lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr has a loophole if Newcastle United make the top four.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of his Al-Nassr medical and will be unveiled by the club on Tuesday afternoon after signing a staggering £175m-a-year contract following his Man United exit
02/01/23 23:18Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh on Monday night ahead of undergoing his medical with Al Nassr on Tuesday. The club plans to officially unveil the former Manchester United forward at 4pm GMT.
PICTURED: Cristiano Ronaldo OFFICIALLY joins Saudi side Al-Nassr... with the Portuguese star set to earn £175m-a-year as part of sensational contract after his bitter Manchester United exit
30/12/22 21:52Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.Cristiano Ronaldo OFFICIALLY joins Saudi side Al-Nassr... with the Portuguese star set to earn £175m-a-year as part of sensational contract after his bitter Manchester United exit
30/12/22 17:57Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
Saudi Arabian football fans BLOCKED from watching Boxing Day Premier League action - including Newcastle going second in the table - after the government cut off key signal for beIN Sports streaming service
28/12/22 14:31The Magpies, who are owned by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, climbed to second in the English top flight with a 3-0 win at Leicester on Monday.
The Premier League is back TODAY! So we're looking back at Roy Keane's best moments of 2022, from banking woes in Qatar and rants about United to falling out with Souness and ALL of Brazil!
26/12/22 07:48We've seen foul-mouthed tirades about United, arguments with a whole nation following their dance moves, while the wittier side of Keane has been on display at times too.
Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'was likely offered to EVERY Champions League club', say Frankfurt chiefs after they received an approach to sign him... laying bare the superstar's desperation with only Al Nassr's £175m-a-year deal on the table
21/12/22 13:57The veteran forward, 37, was released from his contract on November 22 in a bitter, acrimonious exit from Old Trafford after a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan criticising Manchester United.
Julian Alvarez is nicknamed 'The Spider' because of his dancing feet… his link-up with Messi has entranced Argentina and left the nation sure the Man City forward can fill Aguero's boots as the superstar's strike partner
14/12/22 22:30In Buenos Aires, the semi-final achievements of the boy they call 'The Spider' were being compared on Wednesday to those of Mario Kempes in Argentina's World Cup final 44 years ago.
REVEALED: Rio Ferdinand was dropped by the BBC for the World Cup's opening game amid fears of hypocrisy accusations because of the pundit's links to Saudi Arabia
13/12/22 22:30MATT HUGHES: The former England defender was due to appear with Alan Shearer and Alex Scott alongside host Gary Lineker at Al Bayt Stadium for the opening match, Qatar vs Ecuador.
Muslim nations 'proposed Islamophobia World Cup armband in style of Palestinian headscarf - but were told it would break FIFA rules'
09/12/22 10:51Officials from World Cup host Qatar and other Muslim-majority nations were in 'advanced' discussions about an anti-Islamophobia armband that would be worn by football captains.
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan warns Eddie Howe's side not to rest on the successes of the last 14 months as the Public Investment Fund governor outlines his 'thoughts and visions on the future' of the club
07/12/22 17:00CRAIG HOPE: Howe and co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were among a group of 100 employees who visited Al-Rumayyan's residency in the Saudi capital this week.
PLAYER RATINGS: Luis Chavez throws his hat in the ring for goal of the tournament with jaw-dropping free kick in an energetic Mexican display but ultimately it's not enough for El Tri as they crash out of the World Cup
30/11/22 22:37Orbelin Pineda, Hirving Lozano and standout Luis Chavez put in an intense and energetic performance but ultimately it came too late for Tata Martino's men as they exited the World Cup,
'That's the goal of the tournament!': Twitter erupts after Luis Chavez's 30-yard free-kick puts Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia with fans claiming 'there's no topping' it... but it's not enough to send them through
30/11/22 20:50Football fans on Twitter were quick to celebrate Luis Chavez's stunning free-kick from range to put Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia in the must-win encounter.
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: Tata Martino's time in charge of El Tri ends with an early World Cup exit despite victory... as both sides head home and Poland go through on goal difference
30/11/22 15:00MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: Mexico scored for the second time in five minutes at the start of the second half and, suddenly, they had a chance of qualifying for the last 16.
Mexico 'is in trouble' and must-win clash against giant-slayer Saudi Arabia will be 'tough,' claims Maurice Edu - as El Tri desperately scrambles to get out of Group C after failing to score a single GOAL so far
30/11/22 14:15Tata Martino's team sits rock bottom of Group C after a draw and a loss and must win to have any hope but a victory alone is not enough. It also needs Poland to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
Mexico boss Gerardo Martino will 'leave his role after the World Cup', with El Tri facing their first group stage elimination in 44 years as the former Barcelona coach 'targets a return to Argentina to spend time with his family'
29/11/22 15:44Martino is set to step down from the Mexico national team after the tournament in Qatar, according to Mexican outlet Record , with El Tri on the verge of a first group stage exit since 1978.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard DENIES that his players will be gifted a Rolls-Royce each by the country's royal family after their fairytale win over Argentina - as he insists their only goal is to reach the World Cup's last 16
26/11/22 19:48Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard has denied rumours that the country's royal family gifted every player a Rolls Royce after their famous win against Argentina.
'The state of punditry!': Fans tease commentator Andros Townsend after claiming he played against Robert Lewandowski 'BEFORE' the striker was a success - despite Poland star being established at Dortmund when the two faced off in 2014
26/11/22 18:04Andros Townsend has stunned football supporters after appearing to claim he didn't recognise Robert Lewandowski as a football superstar when the pair played in 2014.
Poland vs Saudi Arabia PLAYER RATINGS: Robert Lewandowski was worthy of his big World Cup moment but Wojciech Szczesny was the real hero as Poles claimed a crucial win
26/11/22 16:31Poland defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Saturday to assume leadership of World Cup Group C with Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski on target. Here's how each player rated.
Robert Lewandowski is reduced to TEARS after he finally ends his World Cup scoring drought in his fifth game - days after missing a penalty against Mexico - as he doubles Poland's lead against Saudi Arabia
26/11/22 15:08An emotional Robert Lewandowski was reduced to tears on Saturday after he finally brought an end to his World Cup scoring drought - netting Poland's second goal in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
ITV select an ALL-FEMALE on-screen panel for a men's World Cup game for the first time ever, as presenter Seema Jaswal is joined by Karen Carney and Eni Aluko in the historic moment... and TV bosses just so happen to select a Saudi Arabia game to do it!
26/11/22 14:54MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Nadia Nadim, a former Denmark international, was also due to be involved but stepped down following the sudden death of his mother on Tuesday.
'That's save of the tournament!': Twitter goes wild as Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny makes INCREDIBLE double save to deny Saudi Arabia from the spot... but was he off the line when the penalty was taken?
26/11/22 14:19Salem Aldawsari's stuttering run-up resulted in a penalty that was easily saved by the Juventus goalkeeper low to his right-hand side, before charging out to close down the rebound.
Saudi Arabia's players pay tribute to team-mate Yasser Al-Shahrani by holding up his shirt before World Cup clash with Poland after he underwent emergency surgery following a horror collision with his own keeper in win over Argentina
26/11/22 13:54Al-Shahrani underwent the surgery following a sickening collision with his own goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in Saudi Arabia's famous 2-1 win over Argentina earlier this week.
Robert Lewandowski FINALLY grabs his first World Cup goal as Poland's emotional talisman nicks vital second in 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia after Wojciech Szczesny's first-half penalty heroics
26/11/22 08:54SAMI MOKBEL AT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Robert Lewandowski fared somewhat better than Lionel Messi did against Saudi Arabia.
Rolling in it: Saudi Arabia players have each been promised a Rolls Royce as a reward for their stunning World Cup victory over Argentina... after a national holiday was called to commemorate the seismic result
25/11/22 22:39Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will reportedly present each of his nation's newest heroes with a Rolls Royce after they fought back from 1-0 down to beat Lionel Messi's side 2-1.
Footage emerges of Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard's incredible half-time team talk against Argentina that inspired their amazing second-half comeback - as he asks his team if they just 'want to take a picture' with Lionel Messi!
25/11/22 08:12Renard's side entered the break having gone behind just ten minutes into the game after Lionel Messi netted his seventh goal in the World Cup finals with an early spot kick.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Travel issues might have caused Keane and Souness' confrontation... while there could be an unwanted hat-trick for commentator Sam Matterface when England face the USA!
24/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has provided football fans with several highs and lows, on and off the pitch - including a testy argument involving Roy Keane.
REVEALED: Former Manchester United chief Ed Woodward is in the frame to advise potential buyers after Glazers announced their intention to sell - but his involvement could invite backlash from fans
24/11/22 22:30MATT HUGHES: The former JP Morgan banker is available to work on the deal after standing down from the United board in February, more than nine months after resigning.
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Stars of sport
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United goalkeeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after stalemate with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
more stars of sport
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade
But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation
It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
