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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 12:01
The 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. Australia became the latest team to qualify after their 1-0 win over Denmark, joining the likes of England and United States to reach the knock-out phase. Three nations secured a place in the last-16 after two matches, being France, Brazil and Portugal. Senegal and Holland have also reached the next round with the former set to play England in the last-16....read
Germany star Jamal Musiala is hailed as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner' on social media after his superb display in the draw with Spain at the World Cup... as fans compare the Bayern Munich wonderkid with Lionel Messi
28/11/22 11:09Jamal Musiala has been widely lauded after his eye-catching display on Sunday night, with fans comparing the German teenager to Lionel Messi and backing him to win the Ballon d'Or.
PLAYER RATINGS: Dani Olmo stars again in the Spain attack along with Alvaro Morata... but Thomas Muller flops leading Germany's front line before being outclassed by super sub Niclas Fullkrug who boosted Germans' World Cup hopes after late goal
27/11/22 22:59Spain and Germany could only play out a tense 1-1 draw on a crucial night of World Cup action that leaves Group E on a knife edge. Here is how Sportsmail rated both sets of players.
Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug's lashed leveller helps the Germans cling on to their World Cup hopes - but whether they qualify is out of their hands - after Alvaro Morata's fine opener
27/11/22 15:11MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: Niclas Fullkrug's nickname is Lucke. Nothing lucky about the way he took his goal, mind, or the point that drags Germany back into this World Cup.
WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.
Self-proclaimed 'best coach in the world' Luis Enrique has gone a long way to proving his unorthodox methods WORK... his Spain team can progress to the last 16 and send Germany crashing out of the World Cup with a win
27/11/22 07:45Spain have the third youngest squad in Qatar but they have been protected in the press by their coach who never lets a day pass without making sure he is the one stealing the headlines.
Gavi can 'define an era' for Spain, claims head coach Luis Enrique, but says they must stay 'calm' about Barcelona's teen sensation, despite being the third youngest goalscorer in World Cup history
26/11/22 18:53Gavi can 'define an era' for Spain, head coach Luis Enrique claimed, after the 18-year-old made an impression on his World Cup debut.
Germany manager Hansi Flick faces the media alone ahead of Sunday's match with Spain because their base is TOO FAR away from Doha... as he insists he 'didn't want a player to spend three hours on the road'
26/11/22 16:02Germany's under-pressure coach did his best to stress that everything was normal ahead of a must-win date with Spain but you only had to look and listen to see that wasn't the case.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Spain boss Luis Enrique's latest stream session proves to be insightful, while Saudi prince gifts each player a Rolls-Royce after Argentina upset
25/11/22 23:22The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has already produced a series of upsets on and off the pitch. Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina on Tuesday remains the biggest shock so far.
'All good players have to be at Barcelona!': Agent Pedri teases fans by suggesting Spanish team-mate Marco Asensio should leave Real Madrid to join their LaLiga rivals on a FREE transfer after his impressive World Cup outing against Costa Rica
25/11/22 08:47Asensio joined Madrid in 2015 and is now into his eighth season at the club. His contract is due to expire next summer, and it is currently unclear as to whether he will stay or look for a new challenge.
Germany face likely must-win clash when they take on Spain in Group E 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?
24/11/22 18:30With the clash quickly approaching off the back of their contrasting starts to the World Cup, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
Gary Neville doubles down on his prediction that Spain will STRUGGLE to score at the World Cup despite watching them put SEVEN past Costa Rica... as fans mock him for having 'flashbacks' to his woeful Valencia team that 'had no goals in it'
24/11/22 09:52Despite Neville's comments, the 2010 winners of the competition ran rampant against Costa Rica in their group E debut, scoring seven times against their hapless opponents.
Clinical Ferran Torres and teenage star Gavi helped Spain to crushing win over Costa Rica... who with ex-Arsenal forward Joel Campbell failed to have a single shot on goal: PLAYER RATINGS as Luis Enrique's side throw the gauntlet down to World Cup rivals
23/11/22 20:11Spain made sure they would not suffer another World Cup upset after a devastating display to thrash Costa Rica 7-0. Here is how Sportsmail rated both sets of players.
Is 7-0 not entertaining enough, Charles? Carlos Sainz catches his Ferrari teammate Leclerc SLEEPING during their nation's World Cup rout of Costa Rica
23/11/22 19:43The two Formula One drivers were watching their nation's opening World Cup game while in Abu Dhabi for postseason testing. But an exhausted Leclerc could not stay awake.
'They look scary right now': Fans in awe after Spain's 'riotous' performance in their 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica at the World Cup, though some warn 'sterner tests lie ahead'
23/11/22 19:18Spain have been widely praised on social media after opening their World Cup with a 7-0 win over Costa Rica.
Jamie Carragher brands Pedri the World Cup's 'player of the tournament so far' - just 15 MINUTES into Spain's opening fixture against Costa Rica - as the Barcelona youngster helps Luis Enrique's men cruise to a 7-0 victory
23/11/22 17:59Spain blew Costa Rica away inside half an hour of their first group outing, with Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio firing them into a two-goal lead before Ferran Torres scored from the penalty spot.
Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Luis Enrique's side lay down a SERIOUS World Cup marker with a sizzling performance in Qatar... with Ferran Torres netting twice and Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Gavi, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata also on target in blitz
23/11/22 12:02MIKE KEEGAN AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM IN DOHA: Spain's beautiful, brutal dismantling of Costa Rica will have sent tremors through Group E - and potentially beyond.
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.
PETE JENSON: Ansu Fati has overcome injury problems and racist abuse to become one of Luis Enrique's key men at just 19... the teen sensation is carrying Spanish hopes on his shoulders at the World Cup
22/11/22 22:31PETE JENSON: When Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2021 the club's fans wanted the No 10 shirt retired in his honour. One of their arguments was: who would want to wear it now anyway?
'He's NOT coming?!' Arsenal and Japan star Takehiro Tomiyasu's hilarious reaction as he finds out Thiago Alcantara was left out of Spain's World Cup squad... after naming him as his favourite Spanish player
22/11/22 15:29Tomiyasu, who was called up by Japan for the World Cup, was asked in an interview who his favourite Spanish player was, with the defender picking Liverpool's midfield maestro.
Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is ruled OUT of Germany's World Cup opener against Japan with 'a knee problem'... as winger misses national side's final training session before travelling to Doha
22/11/22 10:35Hansi Flick's side completed their final training session before they travel to Doha in preparation for their first Group E game - however the Bayern winger wasn't present for the session.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
Spain get their World Cup campaign underway as they take on Costa Rica in Group E... 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?
20/11/22 15:11Spain have endured a torrid time since winning the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa, failing to make it out of the groups in 2014 and losing out to Russia in the round of 16 in 2018.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.
Qatar World Cup chiefs make ANOTHER U-turn as they urge fans to drive to matches to 'free up capacity for visitors', despite the tournament being billed as the most sustainable in history and having a state-of-the-art public transport system
19/11/22 20:00Prior to the tournament organisers promised that Qatar 2022 would be the most sustainable World Cup in history and carbon emissions would be severely limited thanks to public transport.
Cesar Azpilicueta says Spain have a 'brilliant opportunity' to replicate 2010 World Cup success in Qatar... but sees a stern test in England and calls Gareth Southgate's side one of the 'strongest teams in the tournament'
19/11/22 12:58Azpilicueta has won every trophy available during a decade in English football, completing the set in the Middle East, where he won the FIFA Club World Cup, earlier this year, in Abu Dhabi.
England's £1.3BILLION team is the most expensive at the World Cup ahead of Brazil, France and Spain - with Jude Bellingham the most valuable star at £177m, study claims... with Costa Rica lowest
19/11/22 12:03According to the CIES Football Observatory , England's 26 players in Qatar are worth a combined £1.305billion (€1.499bln), with the midfielder making up £176.9million of that total.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.
REVEALED: England have picked an alcohol-free luxury beach resort and Belgium have a theme park with go-karts, while reigning champions France plumped for a lavish 'Arabian Palace'... where all 32 teams are staying for the Qatar World Cup
18/11/22 18:00The majority of the teams have chosen to be right in the thick of the action by staying in or around the capital city, Doha. Here is where all 32 of the nations competing are staying.
Barcelona teenage star Alejandro Balde is called up to the Spain squad to replace the injured Jose Gaya... with the left-back now in line to make his international debut in Qatar
18/11/22 12:16PETE JENSON: Spain have confirmed Barcelona's 19-year-old Alejandro Balde's call-up to their World Cup squad after Jose Gaya was forced to withdraw because of injury.
Alejandro Garnacho causes a stir by 'liking' a tweet saying he wasn't called up to Argentina's World Cup squad 'because he is Spanish'... with the Madrid-born Man United star eligible to play for either country
18/11/22 10:45Despite his excellent form for United in recent weeks, including a stoppage time winner at Fulham in their last match, Garnacho wasn't called up by Argentina after two injury withdrawals.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.
PETE JENSON: Unai Simon recovered from a howler at Euro 2020 to help Spain reach the semi-finals with his penalty heroics... now he's heading to the World Cup as one of the world's most in-demand goalkeepers
18/11/22 08:00INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: In last summer's Euros he allowed Pedri's gentle back pass to roll over his foot and into the back of the net giving Croatia a 1-0 lead after just 20 minutes.
Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.
WORLD CUP SECRET SCOUT: Bayern stars Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala and Premier League pair Moises Caicedo and Brenden Aaronson are among 10 emerging players to keep an eye on in Qatar
17/11/22 22:00The competition will provide an opportunity for stars young and old to announce themselves on the global stage - so here's our SECRET SCOUT'S list of 10 emerging players to keep an eye on...
CHRIS SUTTON: One last shot at glory! For golden oldies like Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema and so many other modern greats, the 2022 World Cup will be their final act on the biggest stage - can they deliver the trophy?
17/11/22 22:00The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and Gareth Bale might all never get another chance to hold the famous Jules Rimet trophy aloft.
Stunned David de Gea was 'congratulated on his retirement from Spain duty despite having no intention to quit after his World Cup snub'... with the country's FA chief texting the Manchester United star to tell him he was 'glad' to hear the false news
17/11/22 15:29The 32-year-old was left out of La Roja boss Luis Enrique's final 26-man World Cup squad, with Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez and David Raya taken instead of the former Spanish No 1.
World Cup 2022 news RECAP: England stars hold training session with migrant workers while France's Christopher Nkunku defends Eduardo Camavinga after his tackle ended his Qatar hopes
17/11/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates with England set for an open training session this morning.
Newcastle's incoming Australian starlet, three African wonderkids and the 'next Erling Haaland' who EVERY club wants to sign... 10 teenagers who are poised to break out at the Qatar World Cup
16/11/22 09:58What better stage than the World Cup for a breakout star to emerge? Sportsmail has rounded up nine of the best wonderkids flying under the radar who could light up the World Cup.
FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.
World Cup RECAP: Qatari officials come under more scrutiny over their clampdown on media covering the tournament while England train for the first time and world champions France fly out
16/11/22 08:44Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news as Gareth Southgate's England begin their final preparations for Iran on Monday.
World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Santi Cazorla hasn't been back to Arsenal since leaving in 2018, but he's desperate to return as he opens up on dressing up as Mario and Luigi with 'one of his best friends in football' Mikel Arteta - and why he 'loves' Gabriel Jesus
15/11/22 10:48EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: The little magician who always glided one step ahead has started to fall behind on his work. Santi Cazorla's to-do list is growing.
World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.
World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte suffers nasty head injury against Brentford after being caught by Ethan Pinnock's accidental elbow - with blood streaming from defender's head just eight days before the World Cup
12/11/22 14:26The Manchester City star, playing against Brentford in the Premier League's early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, was left bleeding on the floor after an accidental elbow to his head.
Spain LEAVE OUT Liverpool's Thiago and veteran Sergio Ramos as they join keepers David de Gea and Kepa Arrizabalaga in staying at home... with coach Luis Enrique snubbing his ageing stars for Qatar
11/11/22 11:59However, the Spanish boss didn't select PSG defender Ramos, despite the centre-back having won 180 caps for Spain and being the most capped player in his national team's history
WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.
The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.
'You'd rather face Mendy': England and Arsenal legend David Seaman believes Chelsea are at a disadvantage for their clash against the Gunners with Kepa Arrizabalaga missing through injury
05/11/22 13:36Spanish stopper Kepa has been in fine form for the Blues since Graham Potter took over - he started the first 10 games under the Englishman before limping of with a foot injury in last week's loss to Brighton.
LaLiga chief Javier Tebas backs 'historic' Gerard Pique to become Barcelona president one day after the defender retired from football... and says he has 'very important' attributes to challenge Joan Laporta
04/11/22 16:58The iconic centre half announced his shock retirement from football on Thursday, with his last game for the Catalan giants set to be on Saturday.
'A gesture of spectacular greatness': Barcelona boss Xavi hails Gerard Pique after his retirement is 'set to save the Catalan giants £44m'... as he insists it was a 'difficult moment' when he told the defender he was no longer a key man
04/11/22 14:17Pique, who has made 615 appearances for Barcelona, is set to play in their LaLiga clash with Almeria at the weekend at the Nou Camp before hanging up his boots.
Barcelona 'have ALREADY lined up their replacement for retiring icon Gerard Pique... with Xavi's side eyeing up Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez as a cheap option in January'
04/11/22 11:04The veteran announced his shock retirement from football on Thursday, with Saturday's game against Almeria to be his last - and Barcelona have reportedly identified Martinez as an ideal replacement.
WORLD CUP GROUP GUIDE: Spain and Germany square off in the 'Group of Death', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will collide in the battle of the veterans and England lock horns with some familiar faces
02/11/22 20:00The group stage draw has come and gone, with all eight groups - each consisting of four teams - decided well in advance of the November 21 start date.
Alvaro Morata avoids a 'serious injury', after the striker limped off during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 defeat to Cadiz in LaLiga... as Spain boss Luis Enrique receives a huge boost ahead of the World Cup next month
31/10/22 16:50Following medical tests on Sunday morning, Atletico's initial description of the injury was a "contusion," and it later said he had an edema on the soft tissue of his ankle.
Gerard Pique 'is a shock contender for Spain's World Cup squad after making the preliminary 55-man list'... despite the centre back, 35, falling to FIFTH choice at Barcelona and retiring from international football in 2018!
31/10/22 16:10The centre back, 35, has fallen to fifth choice with his club side Barcelona and has not played for his country since retiring from international duty after the 2018 World Cup.
England could face defending champs France in the quarters, bitter rivals Brazil and Argentina are on a collision course and Cristiano Ronaldo faces more heartbreak... your guide to the knockout stages at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
28/10/22 10:25With the World Cup just under six months away, Sportsmail has drawn up a guide to the knockout stages, showing who could play who once we've just started opening our advent calendars.
World Cup fixtures and TV schedule: Your complete guide to all 64 games at the tournament in Qatar next month, including kick-off times, dates and how to watch EVERY match live
28/10/22 10:10A total of 32 teams, split into eight groups of four, will compete for the trophy in a tournament that will soon be expanded, with 48 teams to qualify for the 2026 edition.
Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla: Ex-Tottenham stars steal the show as Erik Lamela's equaliser cancels out Luka Modric before two goals in two minutes from Lucas Vazquez and Federico Valverde claim the points for Los Blancos and maintain LaLiga title push
22/10/22 20:57PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid's title charge was boosted as Lucas Vazquez fired the winning goal against a stubborn Sevilla side at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga.
Barcelona's 18-year-old star Gavi beats Jude Bellingham to the Golden Boy award a week after he overcame the English wonderkid to win France Football's Kopa Trophy... as the Spaniard also edges out both Jamal Musiala and Eduardo Camavinga
21/10/22 11:19ADAM SHERGOLD IN PALERMO: The midfielder's outstanding year for the Nou Camp club was recognised as he became the 20th winner of the accolade for Europe's finest under-21 footballers.
The 'next Iniesta' targeting glory with Spain, the Bayern Munich talent who turned his back on England and the Chelsea target ready to shine at the back for Croatia... 10 wonderkids to watch at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
17/10/22 14:43Appearing at a World Cup can make or break a young player. Sportsmail takes a look at 10 wonderkids aged 21 or under who are ready to shine in Qatar next month.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
17/10/22 06:59With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
17/10/22 06:58Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona as a 'coach or sporting director' once he finishes at Vissel Kobe - as the 38-year-old agrees to play for 'one more year' in Japan
11/10/22 11:16Former Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta has admitted that he would 'love' a return to the club after finishing his contract with Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
Karim Benzema leads the line, Kevin De Bruyne is the chief creator and Virgil van Dijk makes the cut despite his poor form for Liverpool... but does 700-goal man Cristiano Ronaldo feature in our combined European XI ahead of the World Cup?
10/10/22 13:27Who's earned the spot between the sticks? What's the defensive pairing? How did we fit all the attacking talent in? And, perhaps who has missed out on a spot in this star-studded team?
Iker Casillas is SLAMMED by Spain's Higher Sports Council after the ex-Real Madrid captain claimed his now-deleted tweet coming out as gay was subject of a HACK... as Council insists they will work 'to educate' and 'raise awareness'
10/10/22 08:34The Spanish legend announced that he was gay, before quickly blaming a hack, in a gross display of insensitivity in poking fun at what is, for many, an emotional moment in their lives.
Josh Cavallo brands Iker Casillas 'beyond disrespectful' for jokingly coming out as gay to stop rumours about his dating life... the Spaniard claims he was hacked, but Jose Enrique calls compatriot a LIAR and immediately scoffs at the excuse
09/10/22 14:52Josh Carvalho has branded Iker Casillas and Carlos Puyol as 'beyond disrespectful' after the goalkeeper posted that he coming out as gay in order to stop rumours about his dating life.
Sevilla 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: Jorge Sampaoli's second spell in charge of hosts is spoiled by Mikel Vesga's brilliant strike - but Argentine's strugglers climb out of LaLiga drop zone with draw
08/10/22 18:25Jorge Sampaoli's faced a difficult task in his first match of his second spell as Sevilla manager as his side battled LaLiga title challenging Athletic Bilbao at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium
Marcelino opens up on his shock sacking at Valencia, bringing through the Williams brothers at Athletic Bilbao... and reveals whether he wants the Spain job or a Premier League move next
06/10/22 07:23PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: So which of his two unique feats is Marcelino most proud? Being sacked by Valencia for trying to win a trophy, or being the first to put Athletic Bilbao's Williams brothers on the pitch together?
Ukraine 'are set to join forces with Spain and Portugal by submitting a triple-joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup - with war-torn country staging one of the tournament groups'... as they rival Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay's four-way proposal
04/10/22 12:27Ukraine are likely to throw their hat into the ring to stage the 2030 World Cup by becoming part of Spain and Portugal's bid for football's ultimate showpiece.
Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.
Atletico Madrid 'planning January bid for Gerard Pique' with the defender's relationship with manager Xavi 'completely broken down' after Barcelona 'tried to force the defender into retirement'
27/09/22 17:52It is believed Pique's relationship with manager and former team-mate Xavi has completely broken down after Barcelona attempted to force the 35-year-old into retirement.
Portugal 0-1 Spain: Late Alvaro Morata strike sees Luis Enrique's side snatch top spot in group and a place in Nations League finals from their neighbours and rivals... after hosts missed a glut of chances
27/09/22 17:28Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure top spot in their group.
Luis Enrique says Portugal have 'BETTER PLAYERS' than his Spain side just two months out from the start of the World Cup as rivals prepare for winner-takes-all Nations League tie
26/09/22 18:50Spain manager Luis Enrique has criticised his side less than two months away from the tournament, claiming rivals Portugal have a better set of players available to them right now.
Toni Kroos 'is set to land a one-year Real Madrid contract extension after his excellent start to the season' with the German midfielder desperate to end his illustrious career at the Bernabeu
25/09/22 23:44The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for Los Blancos since signing in 2014, and has been praised for his performances in recent times with Carlo Ancelotti's side top of La Liga.
Barcelona 'line up shock move for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio' as Xavi's side 'plan to continue spending in a bid to return to Europe's elite' despite financial difficulties
19/09/22 18:12Xavi's side are planning to continue their spending spree when the transfer window opens again in January, and the Spain international is reportedly on the 42-year-old's shopping list.
Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid: LaLiga champions maintain their 100% start and go back above Barcelona to the top... with Rodrygo and Fede Valverde on target in derby before late consolation
18/09/22 18:00Real Madrid went back to the top of LaLiga with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's side started the game well but in two attacks Carlo Ancelotti's side got themselves in front.
Age is just a number! Real Betis veteran Joaquin shows no signs of slowing down as he becomes oldest scorer EVER in the Europa League, with the former Spain star netting a sublime effort against Ludogorets aged 41 years and 56 days old
15/09/22 22:06The Betis forward never seems to show any signs of winding down his career and after Luiz Henrique had nodded Betis in front, Joaquin curled in magnificently into the top corner to make it 2-0.
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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
