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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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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