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Favourites Senegal and Morocco are out, Mohamed Salah's record-winners Egypt are gone and former champions Algeria and Tunisia didn't make it past the groups... as we near the last-eight, is this the most open AFCON EVER?
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31/01/24 19:00
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations truly is the gift that keeps on giving. 40-yard screamers, goalkeeping howlers, the hosts sacking their manager halfway through the tournament - we've had the lot. It has undoubtedly been one of the most entertaining tournaments in recent history, but it might just be the most open, too. The pre-tournament favourites? Gone. The reigning champions? Already out. The record-winners? Knocked out on penalties. Highest-ranked team on the continent? Fallen in the last round. ...read
Senegal star claims AFCON is 'CORRUPT' after defending champions are knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast - and calls out VAR decision for 'killing the competition'
30/01/24 12:09The Lions of Teranga began the shoot-out well but faltered when the third taker Moussa Niakhate hit the post with his effort, sending the home side through to the quarter-finals.Ivory Coast fan becomes instant meme material as he's caught on camera chatting to a terrified-looking young woman during AFCON hosts' victory over defending champions Senegal
30/01/24 09:55The host nation's fate in the competition looked calamitous as they teetered on the edge of elimination and made the decision to sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset.VAR to the rescue! AFCON referee misses 'STONEWALL' penalty and books Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe for DIVING against Senegal... before technology spares his blushes as hosts equalise late on from the spot and beat holders in shootout
29/01/24 22:32VAR came to the referee and Ivory Coast's rescue during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Senegal after the man in the middle originally failed to award the hosts a ' stonewall ' penalty.The brilliant and bizarre moments at AFCON so far after the end of a chaotic group stage: Iconic celebrations, SIX managers leaving, nearly 100 goals - and a player injured attempting a back-flip!
25/01/24 18:40There aren't many other competitions where you get 40-yard free-kick screamers , Hand Of God attempts and players picking up injuries trying to do a back-flip in training all rolled into one.Mohamed Salah and Andre Onana could return to England THIS WEEK, while Sadio Mane's Senegal have already booked their place in the last-16... but who needs what to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages
22/01/24 11:58After an action packed first two games, there is still a lot to be decided - with Egypt 's Mohamed Salah and Cameroon's Andre Onana at risk of being dumped out of the competition.Senegal manager Aliou Cisse suffers a health scare as he's hospitalised after win over Cameroon in AFCON... but is now 'doing well' after overnight treatment
20/01/24 19:51Cisse suffered a health scare and was treated by medical staff for a 'benign infectious pathology' at a local hospital in Yamoussoukro where he stayed overnight.Andre Onana is set to start for Cameroon in Friday's AFCON clash with Sadio Mane's Senegal... after the Man United keeper was denied a role in opening draw with Guinea after fog delayed with his jet to Ivory Coast
18/01/24 21:56CHRIS WHEELER: Onana was expected to be on the bench for Cameroon's Group C draw against Guinea on Monday, but only got to the stadium three hours before kick-off.Nottingham Forest players pay tribute to team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate following tragic death of his father by holding up No 8 shirt with 'thinking of you, Kouyate' after scoring at Blackpool
17/01/24 20:29Nottingham Forest defender Andrew Omobamidele paid tribute to team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate after opening the scoring against Blackpool in Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay.AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's charge
12/01/24 13:00The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. Mail Sport previews each group in the competition.'Happy' Sadio Mane, 31, speaks for the first time since tying the knot with '19-year-old bride Aisha Tamba' as the former Liverpool star arrives at AFCON with defending champions Senegal
10/01/24 11:29The Senegalese icon tied the knot with his reportedly long-term partner in a ceremony thought to have taken place on January 7, in Keur Massar, an area in the capital city of Dakar.Newly-married ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane dresses all in white again as he joins his Senegal team-mates at their pre-tournament flag ceremony, after 31-year-old forward tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend, 19
09/01/24 16:41Mane, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, joined his Senegal team-mates for a pre-tournament flag ceremony ahead of the tournament in Ivory Coast.Who is Sadio Mane's wife Aisha Tamba? Meet former Liverpool star's partner after he marries his '19-year-old long-term girlfriend' at a ceremony in his native Senegal
09/01/24 16:32The wedding took place on January 7 in Keur Massar - six days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations on January 13, according to Business Day.When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Onana, set to feature
04/01/24 11:00Senegal are the current holders of the competition following their win over seven-times winners Egypt. Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a 4-2 penalty shootout victory.Bournemouth set to make £25m move for Leicester City's Patson Daka after the Foxes turn down loan offer from Everton for Zambian international
25/08/23 17:17SIMON JONES: Daka has not been involved in Leicester's squad for their last two games, with head coach Enzo Maresca admitting the omission has been down to speculation about his future.Sadio Mane's PR manager sensationally accuses Bayern Munich of wanting to 'get rid' of £34m winger because he's AFRICAN and was 'the top earner' on £250,000 a week - before leaving for Al-Nassr
06/08/23 08:34Mane's £34m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the Senegal forward's disastrous spell at Bayern to an end.Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr after completing £34m move from Bayern Munich... with the winger announced in bizarre video featuring a new chant in his honour
01/08/23 18:13Mane, 31, will join up with Cristiano Ronaldo's side in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr having already added Seko Fofana, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles this summer.Brighton forward Abdallah Sima in talks over Rangers loan move as Michael Beale looks to boost his attacking options ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season
26/06/23 05:17The Senegal international, 22, was signed by the Seagulls from Czech club Slavia Prague for £7million in 2021, but has yet to make an appearance for them.Brazil are stunned by Senegal in Lisbon as Sadio Mane scores twice to secure 4-2 win for African champions as they come from behind after Lucas Paqueta's opener
20/06/23 23:01Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday, the five-times world champions' third loss in their last four matches.Chelsea 'open talks over a £30m move for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson... with the former Aston Villa and Bournemouth target seen as a cheaper alternative to £100m-rated Victor Osimhen'
14/06/23 13:49And, according to the Evening Standard , they have stepped up their plans to bring in a new striker with Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson identified as a summer target.Sadio Mane scores for Bayern Munich on his first start since his one-game suspension for punching team-mate Leroy Sane... but Thomas Tuchel's side suffer shock defeat to Mainz as they lose more ground in the Bundesliga title race
22/04/23 16:02Sadio Mane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich on his first start since his suspension for punching team-mate Leroy Sane, but Thomas Tuchel's side dropped crucial points against Mainz.AFCON ROUND-UP: Mo Salah strikes once again as Egypt thump Malawi 4-0, Namibia SHOCK Cameroon and holders Senegal and Ivory Coast continue their unbeaten starts to qualifying
28/03/23 22:34The Liverpool star scored his 49th Egypt goal against Malawi - having notched his 48th just four days earlier against the same opposition, as his side coasted to a comfortable victory in Cairo.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.Former Senegal stars are FURIOUS that 2022 World Cup team will receive bonuses despite failing to reach the quarter finals after being dumped out by England
23/12/22 12:11There has been controversy in Senegal after President Macky Sall announced the nation's World Cup stars will be receiving their World Cup bonuses.Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.Chelsea's returning World Cup stars Kalidou Koulibaly, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are back in training at Cobham... as the Blues prepare for the return of the Premier League season on Boxing Day
14/12/22 18:52Stars including Kalidou Koulibaly, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz were pictured in action at the club's Surrey training ground on Wednesday as the Blues prepare for the Premier League's return.MICAH RICHARDS: Beating France would be England's biggest scalp in my lifetime, it's NOT just all about stopping Kylian Mbappe... and Cristiano Ronaldo has MISSED the chance to silence his critics
09/12/22 22:31MICAH RICHARDS: If England beat France it would be the greatest result they've achieved on foreign soil. I would even go as far as to say it'd be the best scalp England have taken in my lifetime.England manager Gareth Southgate is forced to beef up his security at home after Three Lions star Raheem Sterling's family home was targeted by burglars last week during the World Cup
09/12/22 22:31MIKE KEEGAN IN DOHA: England manager Gareth Southgate has been forced to increase security at his home during the World Cup after Raheem Sterling suffered a break-in last week.Nottingham Forest are frustrated by Senegal's handling of midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate as Steve Cooper confirms his star 'isn't going to be back soon' after suffering a hamstring tear in Qatar
09/12/22 15:56TOM COLLOMOSSE: Kouyate sustained a torn hamstring in Senegal's opening World Cup group fixture against Holland and is now set to be unavailable for a significant period.Jude Bellingham explains 'iconic' World Cup celebration with Jordan Henderson in win over Senegal, revealing that when England team-mate got so close to him he 'just had to commit!'
08/12/22 01:01Bellingham pressed his forehead into that of Henderson after the latter's first-half strike, and admitted he was surprised by the intensity of his midfield partner at first.EXCLUSIVE: Lee Carsley was the secret weapon behind England's resounding win over Senegal with the Under-21 boss giving a detailed scouting presentation on Aliou Cisse's side's weakness ahead of the last 16 clash
07/12/22 00:12EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOBEL: He provided England with a detailed scouting presentation on Aliou Cisse's side, with a focus on where the team could benefit from focusing on Senegal's weaknesses.IAN LADYMAN: Gareth Southgate's tactical tweak to move Jude Bellingham further up the field after dour USA draw is the most impressive of his tenure... as the England boss promises to keep his players on the front foot against France
05/12/22 22:45IAN LADYMAN IN DOHA: Few have made such a dramatic and immediate impact as the one that changed Jude Bellingham's role in his team in the wake of England's USA draw.'This is the best England team I've seen in my LIFETIME': Rio Ferdinand, 44, hails Gareth Southgate's side for creating 'an aura' that will make their World Cup rivals fear them as the team 'no one wants to face'
05/12/22 19:00The former defender dubbed the current side in Qatar as the best of his lifetime, as Harry Kane and Co prepare to take on reigning world champions France on Saturday, December 10.England fan shocks Israeli World Cup reporter by shouting 'It's coming home...but more importantly, free Palestine!' while being interviewed on live TV
05/12/22 16:45Video shows Harry Hatton, 23, being interviewed by the Israeli journalist after England beat Senegal 3-0 last night when he screamed: 'It's coming home! But more importantly, free Palestine.'England's win over Senegal marred for fans inside the stadium after series of heated rows - mostly over other supporters blocking their view - with some stopping just short of physical confrontation during World Cup clash
05/12/22 16:11MATT HUGHES: Sportsmail has spoken to several supporters who got caught up in a series of heated rows at the ground which stopped just short of physical confrontations.Harry Kane's the 'knock-out king', England have the 'perfect blend' and are 'brimming with talent': Worldwide media tell Three Lions to 'dream big' at World Cup - but the French say 'God save MBAPPE'!
05/12/22 11:45Gareth Southgate's side eased past Senegal to book a date with France in the final eight courtesy of strikes from Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane, with Bukayo Saka on Sunday night.'Only one team has impressed me more than England': Jamie Carragher hails the Three Lions' performance in last-16 win against Senegal... but labels quarter-final opponents France as the best team at the World Cup!
05/12/22 07:42The Three Lions eased past Senegal 3-0 in their last-16 tie on Sunday evening in a superb showing, setting up a knockout clash with the reigning champions on Saturday night.'It stops all the questions': Gareth Southgate admits Harry Kane's first goal of the Qatar World Cup was 'so important for him and us', after the striker became England's leading scorer at major tournaments in 3-0 win over Senegal
04/12/22 22:42Gareth Southgate has insisted Harry Kane's first goal at the Qatar World Cup will be 'so important for him', after the striker scored England's second in their 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday.Gareth Southgate hails England's 'ruthlessness' after securing a place in the last eight of the World Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Senegal... as the Three Lions boss lauds the 'brilliant' Jordan Henderson
04/12/22 22:34After a poor start to the game from England, Jordan Henderson broke the deadlock for Southgate 's side after 38 minutes, before Harry Kane added a second on the stroke of half-time.IAN LADYMAN: Harry Kane stepped up to the big occasion yet again for England... his performance against Senegal should silence the seemingly endless and dreary debate about his role in this Three Lions team
04/12/22 21:12IAN LADYMAN: There was nothing particularly cultured about it. Nothing Kane did that would take years to master. But the goal was despatched with an element of conviction and confidence.England 3-0 Senegal - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: Three Lions CRUISE into World Cup quarter-finals as they bounce back from slow start in style... with fine goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka setting up France tie
04/12/22 15:05MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: England dinked their way into the quarter-finals, momentarily banishing the fear that this team will be overwhelmed by France.FIFA's best goalkeeper in 2021, an Under-20 World Cup winner, a centre-back pairing worth £60m and a Manchester United transfer target... the Senegalese stars out to spoil England's party at the World Cup
03/12/22 22:43There are several Sengal stars who have stepped up during their memorable run to the knockout stages. Sportsmail takes a look at those that are likely to pose a danger to England on Sunday.Beware the man from Boreham Wood! Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye was playing in non-league three years ago but has been a shining light at the World Cup... the midfielder is skilful, versatile and can cause England problems in their last-16 clash
03/12/22 22:41Watford's Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye, of Sheffield United, have so far done a remarkable job filling the sizeable gap vacated by the injured Sadio Mane.Senegal boss Aliou Cisse fails to show up for pre-match press conference one day before last-16 clash with England due to illness... though he is expected to be in the dugout despite being replaced by his No 2 on the eve of the game
03/12/22 14:38MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Traditionally, managers face the media the day before each World Cup game, however Cisse did not show up for his meeting with journalists on Saturday.EXCLUSIVE: England's last 16 clash with Senegal is set to be refereed by Ivan Barton, a 31-year-old organic chemistry professor from El Salvador who impressed FIFA with his handling of Germany's 2-1 loss to Japan at just his first World Cup
03/12/22 00:08EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Barton, who is officiating his first World Cup, oversaw Germany's 2-1 loss to Japan and Brazil's 1-0 win over Switzerland.GRAEME SOUNESS: It's a shame that Gareth Southgate won't give his silky stars a licence to thrill on football's greatest stage in Qatar... while the booze ban in the Middle East makes football much more enjoyable
02/12/22 22:31With the greatest respect to Wales, if you couldn't be proactive that night, then whenever could you be? We're talking about a game which had as little jeopardy as you'll ever get in tournament football.No let-up now! Gareth Southgate sends out complacency warning to England ahead of knockout clash with Senegal... as Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are lined up as penalty takers if last-16 clash goes all the way
02/12/22 22:30SAMI MOKBEL: Ahead of Sunday's Senegal clash, it can be revealed that Southgate is ready to select Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka as penalty takers should a shootout be needed.England face Senegal in the last-16 looking for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
02/12/22 16:04England will take on Senegal in their last-16 match on Sunday looking to book ta quarter-final. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.'If we get to penalties, we're going to win it EASY': El Hadji Diouf dismisses England's chances of beating Senegal if the game goes to a shootout... as he fancies their chances with African Cup of Nations hero Edouard Mendy in goal
01/12/22 19:24Chelsea 'keeper Mendy was the hero of their penalty shootout victories in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt in February and the World Cup play-off.Is Messi a CHEAT? Chris Sutton says his antics in winning a penalty for Argentina were 'wrong' and he 'stays down too long' in Sportsmail's WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
01/12/22 09:46Lionel Messi's actions have been questioned after the Argentina star rolled around feigning injury to win a penalty against Poland in their crucial World Cup clash on Wednesday night.DOMINIC KING: African champions Senegal come equipped with a well-drilled defence, a quality goalkeeper and the inside track on England's Premier League stars from injured Sadio Mane
30/11/22 22:30The mood at Duhail Sports complex was buoyant last night as Senegal's squad started the countdown for one of the biggest games in their history when they take on England in the last sixteen'The last 16 is not the objective': Idrissa Gana Gueye warns England that Senegal have 'no limits' and that are looking beyond Sunday's knockout clash to do something 'really interesting' at the World Cup
30/11/22 17:00Senegal have become accustomed to going deep into tournaments and their players have warned England they will not be satisfied to bow out gracefully in the first knock-out stageEngland prepare for battle with Senegal to be World Cup lion kings: From 'coolest coach' Aliou Cisse who lost family in 'Africa's Titanic', to star player Koulibaly, who has pizza named after him, everything you need to know about the 'Lions of Teranga'
30/11/22 12:04England's World Cup campaign will continue with a winner takes all clash against Senegal after the Three Lions blew Wales away with a convincing 3-0 victory last night.Gareth Southgate's 'silenced' critics at home, Harry Kane's 'the best in the world' and England are 'dangerous'... but next opponents Senegal warn 'It's BREXIT time'! The world's media react to Three Lions' World Cup win over Wales
30/11/22 11:49Southgate's side secured their place in the last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday to top Group B. They will face the African champions, who finished second in Group A, on Sunday.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.'And it's live on ITV... oh well!': BBC's Gary Lineker takes sly dig at rival broadcasters, ahead of England's round of 16 tie against Senegal... as stats show the Three Lions have a TERRIBLE record on the channel
30/11/22 00:31Lineker was part of the punditry team that presented the Three Lions' crucial clash against Wales, where Gareth Southgate's side emerged victorious after a 3-0 win.Lions v Lions as England prepare to take on Senegal: Sunday's last-16 opposition for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are the Lions of Teranga - and champions of Africa
29/11/22 23:29The Three Lions' reward for topping Group B following a decisive 3-0 victory over Wales last night will be a knock-out match with Group A runners-up Senegal on Sunday evening.MATT BARLOW: Senegal are masters of the tense knockout format and in-form Iliman N'Diaye is a wildcard on the right... but they will miss suspended Idrissa Gueye in midfield against England
29/11/22 22:30SCOUTING REPORT: Aliou Cisse's African champions saved the best for last in their Group A fixtures and England must be wary of these old masters of the tense knock-out format.'He was everything to Senegalese football': Kalidou Koulibaly leads tributes to Papa Bouba Diop two years after his tragic death... with fans painting his iconic shirt no 19 on their backs and the Chelsea defender including it on his captain's armband
29/11/22 19:14Senegal's players and fans paid a moving tribute to national star Papa Bouba Diop ahead of their victory over Ecuador that saw them qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup.Ecuador players console Brighton star Moises Caicedo after his nation are eliminated from the World Cup... as in-form midfielder is left DEVASTATED after defeat to Senegal
29/11/22 18:43Gustavo Alfaro's side were sent home from Qatar after losing 2-1 to Senegal in a crucial Group A grudge match and the Seagulls star appeared an inconsolable mess after the game.PLAYER RATINGS: Kalidou Koulibaly leads from the front and Idrissa Gana Gueye excels in an unfamiliar role... but Piero Hincapie makes a costly error as Ecuador crash out
29/11/22 18:25Moises Caicedo equalised for Ecuador from a corner, before Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibably netted a fine winner minutes later to send the Teranga Lions back in-front, before they held on.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.Ecuador 1-2 Senegal: Captain fantastic Kalidou Koulibaly pops up with second-half winner to book African side's spot in the last-16 as runners-up in Group A... and they now face England in the knockouts
29/11/22 11:01MATT BARLOW AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Here in Qatar, on the second anniversary of Diop's death at the age of 42, Koulibaly scored the winning goal.Ecuador and Senegal battle it out to reach the World Cup last 16 in a winner-takes-all Group A clash... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
26/11/22 18:51Ecuador have been extremely impressive in Qatar, dispatching the hosts 2-0 in their first group game before drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands.Senegal boss Aliou Cisse claims an African country CAN lift the World Cup in Qatar... and insists his side have 'big ambitions in the competition' after dumping hosts out of the tournament
26/11/22 10:38Despite injury ruling out talisman Sadio Mane, Cisse remains confident that his team can go where no African side before them has, and win the World Cup.PLAYER RATINGS: Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou shine for Senegal, as the African champions get their World Cup campaign back on track
25/11/22 16:25Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou fired the African champions into a two-goal lead, but Qatar pulled one back - their first ever World Cup goal - through Mohammed Muntari.Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Hapless Qatar suffer World Cup exit after the African champions cruise to victory in the Group A clash, with Ecuador and Holland then sharing spoils to eliminate hosts
25/11/22 09:00KIERAN GILL AT THE AL THUMAMA STADUM: Qatar risk being remembered for having the worst hosting team to go with those sparkling steel and glass structures in the desert.Kind Cody of Europe! Dutch goal machine Gakpo has Premier League clubs on red alert after blistering form for PSV… he's reaping the rewards of taking Louis van Gaal's advice by turning down Leeds
24/11/22 22:30Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.'He has my blind trust': Senegal boss Aliou Cisse insists Edouard Mendy is STILL their No 1 goalkeeper - despite his error in Monday's defeat against Holland - as Kalidou Koulibaly says Chelsea team-mate's critics are 'making a mountain out of a molehill'
24/11/22 13:04Chelsea keeper Mendy was at fault for the first goal during the 2-0 defeat by the Netherlands. Now they go head to head with the Asian champions on Friday, with survival in Group A at stake.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.Holland take on Ecuador in second 2022 World Cup Group A match with both sides aiming to keep up perfect start... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
22/11/22 17:26With the Holland vs Ecuador clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below - including kick-off time, TV channel, streams, and team news.Qatar and Senegal face each other after both losing their opening match in Group A, needing a win to get their World Cup back on track... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
22/11/22 16:38Hosts Qatar kicked-off the tournament by facing Ecuador on Sunday, but they rarely looked like troubling their South American opponents as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.New FIFA guidelines result in more than an HOUR of added time in the first four World Cup games - at an average of eight minutes per half - in bid to maximise playing time and avoid time-wasting
22/11/22 01:00More than an hour extra has been added on across the opening fixtures of the Qatar tournament, at an average of a sizeable eight minutes per half.MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?Fans insist Edouard Mendy is 'NOT a top goalkeeper' and brand the Chelsea star a 'genuine liability' after he made a pair of costly mistakes in his World Cup debut as Senegal fell to defeat against Holland
21/11/22 19:02Entering the tournament following an excellent campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations as Senegal lifted the trophy for the first time, Mendy has long been the undisputed first choice in Aliou Cisse's squad.A painful defeat, Cheikhou? Kouyate is hit in his private parts by Holland's Frenkie de Jong during World Cup clash - with Senegal midfielder having to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher and substituted as a result
21/11/22 18:22Cheikhou Kouyate could not really have hoped for a worse start to his World Cup, the Senegal star being forced off the pitch after a freak incident involving Frenkie De Jong.Gary Neville insists he 'detests' the human rights abuses of World Cup hosts Qatar... but says he 'does NOT feel conflicted' about working as a pundit for Qatari broadcaster beIN SPORTS at the tournament
21/11/22 16:38The pundit has been very outspoken on the poor conditions for and deaths of migrant workers, the lack of women's rights and the egregious human rights record of the Middle Eastern country.Senegal 0-2 Holland: Late strikes from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen earn hard-fought win for Dutch in their World Cup opener... with Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy at fault for both goals
21/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: PSV star Gakpo had been moved further forward by Louis van Gaal and the decision from the Dutch boss paid almost immediate dividends.Sadio Mane speaks for the first time since being ruled out of the World Cup as he reveals surgery on his leg injury 'went well'... with the Senegal star backing his nation to 'fight as one man' without him in Qatar
20/11/22 23:58Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane has spoken out for the first time since it was confirmed that he would be missing the World Cup due to injury.Holland boss Louis van Gaal is ready for a final roll of the dice as he bids to finally end their wait for a first World Cup - in what is probably the last dance for the former Man United manager
20/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Louis van Gaal slipped effortlessly into his role as the wise old man of this World Cup, as he made a case for the Netherlands finally winning football's biggest prize.
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed