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Sunderland AFC, founded in 1879, is a professional football club based in Sunderland, England. Known as the Black Cats, they have a rich history, including six top-flight league titles and two FA Cup victories. The team plays its home matches at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland is renowned for its fierce rivalry with Newcastle United.
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Kings of the North! Newcastle United and Sunderland have won eight FA Cups between them and meet in a crunch third round clash on Saturday... here are their finest moments from our picture vault
05/01/24 08:40
North-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle United meet in a crunch FA Cup third round clash this Saturday lunchtime - and we can be assured no quarter will be given. Down the years, both clubs have enjoyed magical moments in the world's oldest and greatest knockout competition. Newcastle have six cup wins to their credit but they haven't lifted the famous trophy since way back in 1955. Sunderland, meanwhile, have won the FA Cup twice - in 1937 and again in 1973. Ahead of what is likely to be a tempestuous affair, we take a trip down memory lane to look at the two clubs' finest FA Cup moments....read
Sunderland fan trolls Newcastle by putting their shirt on Alan Shearer's statue outside St James' Park... ahead of the first Tyne-Wear derby in EIGHT years when they meet in the FA Cup
05/01/24 00:56A Sunderland fan has attempted to rile up Newcastle supporters by targeting Alan Shearer's statue in the build-up to the first Tyne-Wear derby in eight years.
Newcastle's FA Cup tie with rivals Sunderland could be the catalyst for real pressure to mount on Eddie Howe, Chris Sutton says... but Ian Ladyman argues looking at the bigger picture on It's All Kicking Off
04/01/24 20:00Chris Sutton has claimed that Newcastle's FA Cup tie with rivals Sunderland could be the catalyst for real pressure to mount on under-fire Magpies boss Eddie Howe.
Sunderland's 26-year-old owner is the youngest in English football but billionaire's Black Cats are DWARFED by the financial might of Saudi-backed Newcastle - as the two rivals prepare to face off in the FA Cup, Mail Sport looks at a tale of two ownerships
04/01/24 19:02It's been eight years since the last Tyne-Wear derby and Saturday's FA Cup meeting will mark the first time that either of the side's new owners have experienced the incendiary rivalry.
Rape-accused Sunderland star Jack Diamond tells jurors he refused sex with woman he met on Tinder which left her in a 'huff'
04/01/24 18:10Jack Diamond, 23, is on trial charged with raping and sexually assaulting the woman at his home in Washington, Sunderland, in May 2022.
IAN LADYMAN: Why Mo Salah is NOW the greatest forward Liverpool have ever had... he was a brilliant player when they were winning everything, but he's an even better footballer now
04/01/24 17:56IAN LADYMAN: Mohamed Salah is one of the best passers in the Premier League, which seems a funny thing to say about a player best known for scoring goals.
Newcastle spoke to the family of Jobe Bellingham before the teenager chose to sign for Sunderland for £1.5m… but the Magpies are among a host of Premier League clubs still keeping tabs on the brother of Real Madrid superstar Jude
04/01/24 17:35EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: However, Bellingham and those close to him wanted a move that guaranteed first-team involvement and he has since played 26 times for the Black Cats.
Sunderland fans rage at club's French-Swiss owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus as pictures emerge of £600-a-ticket hospitality bar bedecked in black and white Newcastle slogans ahead of FA Cup grudge match... forcing club into an embarrassing climbdown
04/01/24 15:28CRAIG HOPE: More than 700 of Newcastle's 6,000 travelling fans are paying £600 a ticket for a hospitality seat in the Black Cats Bar.
Was it a Paw-roni? XL Bully fan muzzles himself for a pint of beer in dangerous dog solidarity protest as campaign to save the animals grows
04/01/24 12:31Eamonn Mcgeady, 51, and six-month-old dog Lexi wore matching protective guards on their visit to the Straw Hat, in Ellesport, Cheshire.
Birmingham set to hold talks with Tony Mowbray to become their next manager after Wayne Rooney's sacking... with another ex-England star among other names in the frame
04/01/24 11:37TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rooney was dismissed on Tuesday after a miserable run of 10 points from 15 games and a number of candidates have emerged to replace him.
Full television picks for the FA Cup third-round as Arsenal vs Liverpool take prime Sunday slot, while Man United's trip to League One strugglers Wigan Athletic has also been selected
04/01/24 09:50Arsenal 's FA Cup third round clash with Liverpool has been given the prime Sunday 4.30pm slot. The Gunners' clash with Jurgen Klopp's side will be the only televised FA Cup game on January 7.
Wayne Rooney's exit was met with RELIEF by some Birmingham City players... who would welcome back former manager John Eustace at St Andrew's
03/01/24 22:30Wayne Rooney's departure from Birmingham has been met with relief by a group of senior players who would welcome former boss John Eustace back to the club.
Sunderland boss Michael Beale claims Eddie Howe has overachieved at Newcastle as he defends under-fire Magpies boss... but insists both managers will be under pressure in Saturday's FA Cup Wear-Tyne derby
03/01/24 19:00CRAIG HOPE: Michael Beale says Eddie Howe has achieved too much too soon at Newcastle, but insists there is pressure on both of them ahead of Saturday's Wear-Tyne derby.
Woman 'raped' by Sunderland star Jack Diamond 'didn't like him' and didn't want a relationship with the footballer, court told
03/01/24 18:51Winger Diamond, 23, is on trial charged with raping and sexually assaulting the woman at his home in Washington, Sunderland in May 2022.
XL Bully owners protest crackdown on dog by muzzling themselves 'in solidarity' with their pets - as they threaten to 'name and shame' vets who destroy the banned breed
03/01/24 14:31Under plans announced by Rishi Sunak last year, it became illegal to sell, abandon, give away or breed dogs that meet the XL Bully definition from December 31, and dogs must be muzzled in public.
Why fans are flocking to the Championship... as the average crowd size on New Year's Day topped 25,000 and more people are watching Sunderland than Juventus!
02/01/24 22:30On New Year's Day, fans reminded the footballing public that although the Championship is second tier by name, it is by no means second rate in terms of its support.
Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond raped Tinder date after she agreed to a cuddle in bed during sex attack that 'felt like it lasted forever', court told
02/01/24 19:39The 23-year-old winger (pictured outside court today) is on trial accused of attacking the woman after he invited her to his house in the north east town of Washington in 2022.
Moment idiot 'daredevil' attempts to shoot firework from his mouth in daft New Year's Eve stunt
02/01/24 17:47The video captures the anonymous young man in Sunderland as he sticks the firework between his teeth right before he is bathed in a sea of sparks as it is set alight.
Birmingham 'interested in Jesse Marsch talks' after Wayne Rooney firing as Tom Brady-owned club draw up shortlist of potential replacements
02/01/24 17:18Rooney has fallen victim to the axe after just 15 games in charge of Birmingham, the second-division team who are co-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady.
Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle: Magic Mo Salah dances through the deluge to sign off in style… Salah scores two and makes one in 4-2 win over Newcastle to move Liverpool three points clear at the top ahead of AFCON
01/01/24 22:00LIVERPOOL 4-2 NEWCASTLE - OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: Mo Salah negotiated the deluge as if it were a balmy breeze and proved himself, for the umpteenth time, a man for all seasons.
Jude Bellingham proves he's great with a cricket bat as he enjoys his winter break back in the UK... with the England star back home for the holidays to watch his brother Jobe with Sunderland
30/12/23 09:38England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has proven himself to be quite handy with a cricket bat during his winter break from LaLiga.
Man United's epic Treble triumph, England's 2003 Rugby World Cup win, Lionel Messi's Barcelona magic and Tom Brady's all-conquering Patriots... the gripping sports documentaries fans want to see made in 2024
30/12/23 08:31This increasingly-popular genre, which seeks to get under the skin of the athletes and sports teams we all revere, continues to make for superb entertainment.
Rotherham United 1-1 Sunderland: Jack Clarke's deflected strike salvages a point for Michael Beale's play-off chasing Black Cats... after Sam Clucas screamer for the Championship strugglers
30/12/23 00:36ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE AESSEAL NEW YORK STADIUM Jack Clarke made it a dozen goals for the season to spare Sunderland from a damaging defeat at rock bottom Rotherham.
OLIVER HOLT: Newcastle are not an underdog club any more. They sold their soul to the Saudis and are now stuck in ninth...there is DANGER lurking for Eddie Howe
29/12/23 22:31OLIVER HOLT: It was in March 2022 that Eddie Howe said he was educating himself about Saudi Arabia, the repressive state that owns Newcastle United.
DON GOODMAN: My favourite shirt? Sunderland's 1991-92 home kit... I got off to a flying start and scored a memorable long-range header against Leicester on my home debut
29/12/23 22:30DON GOODMAN: I got off to a flying start there (after joining in 1991) by scoring a lot of goals very quickly. I scored a lot of headers for them actually.
Training clip sparks debate for Man United fans as Amad Diallo shows off skills in comparison with fellow winger Antony
29/12/23 20:22In the video Diallo demonstrates his excellent close control before finishing quickly. Antony then undertakes the same drill but takes longer to put the ball in the net.
Wayne Rooney has taken Birmingham from a play-off push to a relegation scrap... his appointment looks more and more dubious. This may be as low as it gets but he needs wins, and fast
29/12/23 15:48TOM COLLOMOSSE: A change of direction now, barely two months after Rooney was brought in with Blues in the play-off spots, would feel like a panic move and mean a huge loss of face.
Leicester might have the best squad in Championship history, while Rotherham are up against it... with a full raft of games on Friday WONDERS OF THE PYRAMID tests the waters in the second-tier
29/12/23 08:04WONDERS OF THE PYRAMID: Just like that, we're into the second half of the Championship season, with tables starting to take shape but a lot left to play for.
Plan to expand the use of imperial measures is abandoned over fears it could cause confusion as most Brits say they are happy with the current system
28/12/23 00:49A plan to expand the use of imperial measures has been abandoned. The decision means that most goods will be sold by law using the metric system, apart from exceptions like pints of beer and milk.
Former Premier League star SACKED as manager of non-league side after previously replacing a former team-mate and Golden Boot winner
27/12/23 16:47The 42-year-old replaced his former team-mate in the dug-out back in April and despite an impressive start, a recent downturn in form has seen him sacked following a heavy Boxing Day defeat.
Jude Bellingham watches his brother Jobe play for Sunderland at Hull's MKM Stadium on Boxing Day... having supported the 18-year-old during his match with Coventry three days ago
26/12/23 15:55Jude Bellingham was spotted at Hull City's MKM Stadium on Boxing Day, in the stands as he watched his younger brother Jobe play for Sunderland in the Championship.
Burnley, Luton and Sheffield United are all fighting off Premier League relegation this season... but only THREE teams have ever avoided the top-flight drop after being bottom of the table at Christmas
26/12/23 08:50Christmas is a time for celebration, but for Burnley, Luton and Sheffield United, it is the potential halfway point in their one season back in the Premier League if they end up being relegated.
Jude Bellingham spotted watching his younger brother Jobe start for Sunderland against Coventry City... two days after helping Real Madrid defeat Deportivo Alaves
23/12/23 17:08It was Micheale Beale's first game in charge of the Black Cats, after he was named as the successor to Tony Mowbray who was sacked at the start of December.
Keeping up with the Bellinghams: How Jude's devoted parents divide their lives by criss-crossing Europe to support the young Real Madrid star - while keeping an eye on his little brother Jobe at Sunderland
22/12/23 15:06Mark and Denise Bellingham find the best way to support their sons is by racking up the air miles on endless travels.
Arsenal's best EVER midfield talent, the answer to Man United's left back problems and an Aston Villa forward storming through League Two... who does your Premier League club have out on loan that could star next term?
20/12/23 22:01William Saliba and Destiny Udogie are proof of the merits of going out on loan to mature and they are now among Arsenal and Tottenham's top players. Who does your club have out on loan?
Jude Bellingham and his mum are mobbed by fans during shopping trip in Madrid... with Real midfielder taking it all in his stride and posing for selfies
19/12/23 00:45Jude Bellingham mania was witnessed again on the streets of Madrid as the England midfielder and his mum were mobbed by fans.
Aussie ex-Premier League hard man Kevin Muscat takes up shock coaching job after being linked to big job in England
18/12/23 01:34He was once known as the dirtiest footballer in England during his 10 years there as a player. Now the Aussie who followed in Ange Postecoglou's footsteps has a new gig.
Will Still reveals a French referee made an 'inappropriate' comment about his potential move to Sunderland claiming 'it will be better in England' after Reims' 2-0 defeat by Lens
17/12/23 11:33It came after reports emerged that the coach was on Sunderland's shortlist of managers to take over from Tony Mowbray who was sacked by the club after their 1-1 draw against Millwall.
Brawl erupts between Leeds and Coventry players at full-time with Whites goalscorer Crysencio Summerville physically restrained by teammates in heated scenes following the 1-1 draw
17/12/23 00:46As managers exchanged pleasantries, Thomas tried to shake hands with his fellow goalscorer but Summerville refused, leading to a heated exchange.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Joshua Kimmich shoots to the top of Pep Guardiola's Man City wishlist, West Ham prepare to move on Pablo Fornals... and Real Madrid eye ANOTHER Bellingham
16/12/23 06:58As injuries wrack up and a packed fixture list begins to take its toll, a number of Premier League sides are assessing whether their ranks have the necessary depth to challenge in the second-half of the season.
Sunderland are edging closer to appointing ex-Rangers boss Michael Beale following the sacking of Tony Mowbray, having eyed Reims manager Will Still and Ipswich's Kieran McKenna for the vacant post
15/12/23 16:31Beale, the 43-year-old Londoner whose last job was in charge of Scottish Premiership side Rangers, could be in the stands at Sunderland's game at Bristol City today.
How Rebecca Welch went from refereeing in the Sunday league while still working in the NHS to being named Premier League's first female referee - and has a simple message for those who say a woman can't do the job
15/12/23 13:01Rebecca Welch, 40, will become the first female referee in top-flight history when she takes charge of the Fulham v Burnley match on December 23.
Rebecca Welch's appointment as the Premier League's first female referee is a GIANT stride forward for the top flight... she could not have imagined becoming a trailblazer when officiating in the Wearside League
14/12/23 22:31Rebecca Welch cannot have imagined in her wildest dreams that she would some day become a trailblazer. Not when she was juggling refereeing while working for the NHS.
Middlesbrough 1-2 Hull: Liam Rosenior's side stage second-half comeback as Liam Delap and Ozan Tufan both score to send the Tigers into play-offs contention
13/12/23 21:57ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Trailing to Emmanuel Latte Lath's early strike, the Tigers had been second-best before clawing their way back into the contest.
Gangster granny! 40-year-old grandmother who messaged 73 drug users daily with her latest cocaine and heroin deals is jailed
13/12/23 18:29At Newcastle Crown Court, mother-of-five Joanne Bower, from Houghton, Sunderland, who has no other convictions, was jailed for 30 months.
Sunderland 1-0 Leeds: Jobe Bellingham heads home late winner to make it two wins out of two for interim Black Cats boss Mike Dodds and dent promotion push of off-colour Whites
12/12/23 22:01ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: You could say 'remember the name' but obviously you already know it as the younger sibling of England star Jude.
Alex Neil is SACKED as Stoke manager after suffering a fourth-straight defeat to leave the Potters 20th in the Championship - with Paul Gallagher installed as caretaker boss for Tuesday night's clash with Swansea
11/12/23 01:04Stoke have sacked manager Alex Neil with the club sitting 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, with Paul Gallagher installed as caretaker boss.
Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe has goal ruled out despite replays showing he was TWO YARDS onside... but his Sunderland side bounce back from refereeing gaffe to beat West Brom and move into the play-off spots
09/12/23 15:33Jude Bellingham 's brother Jobe had a goal wrongly ruled out after a huge refereeing mistake in Sunderland's Championship clash with West Brom at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
New footage shows Jordan Pickford make obscene gesture to furious Newcastle supporters after knee-slide celebration, with ex-Sunderland man rubbing salt in the wounds following Dwight McNeil's goal in Everton victory over Magpies
08/12/23 12:42The Toffees' victory lifted them out of the relegation zone for the first time since their 10-point deduction and former Sunderland man Pickford was certainly riled up.
Jordan Pickford squares up to Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar as tempers boil over after Everton beat Newcastle... but Eddie Howe plays down 13-man scuffle as 'just emotions'
08/12/23 00:40England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was at the heart of a 13-man scuffle as tempers flared after after Everton's victory over Newcastle at Goodison Park on Thursday night.
Arsenal vs Liverpool takes prime Sunday slot on TV while Alan Shearer doesn't get his Newcastle wish... full fixture dates and television picks revealed for the FA Cup third round
07/12/23 15:26Arsenal and Liverpool will take the 4.30pm slot on Sunday, January 7 in the third round of the FA Cup. The all-Premier League clash will be the only televised FA Cup game that day.
Watch the heart-warming moment Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is reunited with his father in Turin after winning Golden Boy award
06/12/23 19:20Jude Bellingham and his father, Mark, shared a heart-warming reunion after the Real Madrid and England midfielder won the Golden Boy 2023 award at a ceremony in Turin, Italy.
'If the opportunity comes up to go back to England, then that's obviously a dream' - Will Still on his management journey and future ambitions as Sunderland shortlist the Reims boss to succeed Tony Mowbray
06/12/23 15:16Back in January, Mail Sport's Dan Matthews spoke to Still about how his management journey was kick-started by a video game, Reims rise and his future ambitions to coach in England.
Will Still 'is on Sunderland's shortlist to replace Tony Mowbray as manager' after guiding Reims to fifth in Ligue 1... with Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna also in the running
06/12/23 15:06Sunderland dropped to ninth in the Championship following their 1-1 draw with Millwall last weekend, making it just two wins from their last nine league matches and three games without victory.
Two Championship managers are SACKED as Tony Mowbray is dismissed by Sunderland - a day after drawing Newcastle in the FA Cup - while struggling Swansea axe Michael Duff
04/12/23 23:48Sunderland have sacked first-team manager Tony Mowbray with immediate effect after a difficult run of form, while Swansea announced Michael Duff has left the Championship club.
Former World Cup finalist and Premier League cult hero handed five-match stadium BAN after sending off in England's ninth-tier
04/12/23 17:36A former World Cup finalist, who was appointed manager of a ninth-tier English side this year, has been handed a five match stadium ban.
Jeff Stelling calls for a completely new FA Cup format - as he makes bold claim after Arsenal and Liverpool are drawn together in third round clash
04/12/23 12:35Former Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling believes the FA Cup third round draw should be seeded to give lower and non-league sides their 'moment in the sun'.
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer accidentally reveal FA Cup top TV picks with the Match of the Day host jokingly urging the BBC to avoid showing Newcastle vs Sunderland 'because it's very cold up north'
04/12/23 10:57The draw for the next round of the competition took place on Sunday and some mouthwatering fixtures were announced, with Liverpool set to face off in a huge clash against Arsenal.
Alan Shearer heads straight to Paris for daughter Hollie's 26th birthday after his Match of the Day Saturday night shift, as she settles in France with rugby boyfriend Joe Marchant
04/12/23 10:50The Newcastle legend spoke briefly in his podcast The Rest Is Football alongside Gary Lineker and Micah Richards before enjoying his weekend.
Plastic surgeon who was suspended twice, including for botched boob job, is finally struck off after carrying out illicit cosmetic surgery during the coronavirus lockdown
04/12/23 09:18Dr Ashish 'Ash' Dutta - who runs surgeries in Sunderland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne was found guilty of serious professional misconduct for the three illicit operations
FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW: Arsenal to host Liverpool in mouthwatering heavyweight clash, Man United travel to Wigan and Newcastle play Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby
03/12/23 13:13The draw, made on Friday, pitted Liverpool and Arsenal against each other in the competition for the first time since 2014, when Arsene Wenger's Gunners won their fifth-round tie at the Emirates 2-1.
Alexis Mac Allister reveals what was said between Pep Guardiola and Darwin Nunez after the pair CLASHED on the touchline following Liverpool's draw with Man City
02/12/23 19:56Alexis MacAllister has revealed what was said between Darwin Nunez and Pep Guardiola following their clash on the sideline after Liverpool's draw with Manchester City.
Three women become friends after they discover their 'love-rat' boyfriend was cheating on them with each other at the same time
02/12/23 01:49Kirsty Harding and Chloe Allan secretly plotted to dump Paul Sandow, 35, once they found out the truth about him. Kylie Hubbard - his third girlfriend - only found out after he was arrested.
Middlesbrough 4-0 Preston: Isaiah Jones scores twice in first-half blitz with Rav van den Berg and Alex Bangura also on target as Michael Carrick's side continue climb up the Championship table
28/11/23 22:06Middlesbrough fans could have been forgiven for rubbing their eyes in disbelief as the goals flew past hapless Preston here.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: A dignified response to anti-Semitic hatred
26/11/23 23:28DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Organisers estimated 105,000 took part in yesterday's march, this was a chance to show solidarity with a community that has felt under terrifying threat
Referee Anthony Taylor was spot on to show a red card to Brighton captain Lewis Dunk for foul and abusive language... let's hope other players will take heed
26/11/23 22:31On the television it seemed as though Lewis Dunk was trying to say sorry. His hand reached out to referee Anthony Taylor in what appeared to be a gesture of contrition.
MIKE DEAN: Enough is enough! It's time to adopt a hardline approach... officials have to deal with X-rated abuse from the outside world, it shouldn't be coming from players too
26/11/23 22:30Premier League players cannot say they weren't warned. The lack of respect shown towards referees had been in the news all week, as Mail Sport set the agenda with their campaign.
Nissan makes U-turn over Brexit as bosses admit they were too gloomy about leaving the EU and insist the UK will be its European base 'for the foreseeable future'
26/11/23 21:17The car maker now says it would not be making a fresh £2billion investment into its Sunderland factory if the UK was not still worthy, having previously warned about the effect of Brexit on its investment
Roy Keane loathes Jason McAteer and claims he DESERVED his elbow in the face in 2002, while his ex-Ireland colleague has offered him into the ring for £1million in return... but what's behind the former team-mates' long-running feud?
26/11/23 17:13The long-simmering feud between the former Republic of Ireland team-mates has exploded into the open this week with events from over two decades ago dredged up.
Rishi Sunak hails Nissan's plans to boost electric car production in Britain with £1bn investment at Sunderland factory
25/11/23 00:23Rishi Sunak yesterday hailed Nissan's decision to invest more than £1billion to build electric cars in Sunderland as a 'massive vote of confidence' in Britain.
MY FAVOURITE SHIRT - DENNIS TUEART: Manchester City's away jersey from 1977-78... We wore it when I scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa
24/11/23 22:31DENNIS TUEART: I've got three standouts: winning the FA Cup in 1973 with Sunderland, the League Cup with Manchester City in 1976 and the Soccer Bowl with New York Cosmos in 1978.
MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Trent Alexander-Arnold will try to help Liverpool beat Pep Guardiola at his own game
24/11/23 22:31MARTIN KEOWN: The Etihad Stadium is looking as safe as Fort Knox for Manchester City. Not since Sunderland in 1892 have an English top-flight team won 24 consecutive home games in all competitions.
Rishi Sunak admits immigration is 'too high' after net number hit a new record of 745,000 a year - but PM dodges Tory demands for curbs on health workers bringing family to the UK
24/11/23 10:41Rishi Sunak said numbers must come down to a more 'sustainable' level after it emerged net inflows had hit an eye-watering new record of 745,000 in a year.
'What the f***! What the f***! What the f***!': Pascal Chimbonda 'launches 72-swear-word rant at half-time' in 6-0 home loss with Skelmersdale United... as ex-Premier League star tears into players rock-bottom of the NINTH tier
24/11/23 09:29Chimbonda has actually done pretty well with Skelmersdale. He has brought them five points in four league outings where he has been present - compared to the three in 16 before he joined.
Former Premier League footballer reveals he's been diagnosed with autism at 38, as he fights back tears while admitting 'I didn't want to be around people after training'
23/11/23 09:27The 38-year-old joined Sunderland from Reading in 2007, making just nine appearances, before he was loaned out and then sold to Wolves in 2009.
Nissan to announce it will build two new electric cars in Sunderland after months of talks with the Government
23/11/23 00:13The decision to build new electric models of Nissan's Qashqai and Juke cars will protect thousands of jobs and boost the local economy in Sunderland after months of talks with the government
MARK CLATTENBURG: Will it take a referee to die for English football to wake up to this pandemic? Please, if you attend a game this weekend, show respect
22/11/23 17:21MARK CLATTENBURG: The local parks of the grassroots game have turned into the wild west of football. It can be a thankless task for those trying to uphold the law in lawless circumstances.
I'm A Celebrity's launch show is hit by Ofcom complaints over Nigel Farage's appearance on the show and comments critical of right-wing politics... after 'woke' bias accusations
22/11/23 14:34The popular ITV reality show returned to screens on Sunday night with its hotly-anticipated launch, but it prompted some Ofcom complaints from viewers.
Jason McAteer challenges 'salty' Roy Keane to a BOXING match as the Man United legend reignited their long-running feud last week... after saying his Ireland team-mate 'deserved' being elbowed in infamous 2002 clash
20/11/23 14:28The pair memorably clashed during a 2002 tie which saw McAteer line up for Sunderland against the legendary Red Devils defender - who was sent off for elbowing his opponent in the face.
I'm A Celeb's Josie Gibson makes a cryptic swipe at her ex minutes into the show: 'Snakes I'm quite good with... I fell in love with enough!'
19/11/23 22:23The This Morning presenter, 38, couldn't resit but to make a savage remark towards her ex, minutes into her debut on I'm A Celebrity Sunday.
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Ex-Manchester United star Anthony Martial welcomed by 2,000 fans at the airport after completing a shock move to European giants
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Everton icons and fans attend Kevin Campbell's special memorial service following the former Toffees striker's death aged 54
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Ralf Schumacher claims Max Verstappen 'loses a MILLION for every race he doesn't win' - and reveals why he thinks Dutch star could LEAVE Red Bull
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Ange Postecoglou insists online trolls deserve a 'punch in the nose' after Tottenham star is forced to deactivate his Instagram account
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Harry Kane bags FOUR to become the highest-scoring English player in Champions League history as Bayern Munich hit NINE past Dinamo Zagreb
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Harry Kane SMASHES Bundesliga record previously held by Erling Haaland as the England captain nets hat-trick in Bayern Munich thrashing
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Tom Brady reveals what David Beckham 'taught' him at Birmingham's win over Wrexham - but 'can't repeat most of what was said'
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Anthony Joshua reveals he has 'been through a lot of pain' and has 'worked hard' to climb back to becoming a mandatory challenger
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Real Madrid and Brazil wonderkid Endrick, 18, marries his model girlfriend Gabriely Miranda, 23, less than a year after the couple first met
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New Bukayo Saka mural shows what the Arsenal star means to north London, writes ISAAN KHAN... still just 23, he has grown into a Gunners leader
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Erling Haaland could smash remarkable Cristiano Ronaldo record in Man City's Champions League tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday
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Emma Raducanu seals straight-sets victory in marathon contest at the Korea Open - marking the 21-year-old's first win since her teary US Open exit
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Ebanie Bridges reveals she is PREGNANT as former boxing world champion and OnlyFans star shows off baby bump at influencer event
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Manchester City's lawyers arrive for day two of club's trial of the century - after 'top-secret' location of the legal battle was revealed
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EXCLUSIVEAymeric Laporte opens up on proving doubters wrong after Euros triumph with Spain, life in Saudi Arabia... and a possible return to Europe
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EXCLUSIVEEddie Hearn reveals the secret to his bond with Anthony Joshua as Matchroom boss drops retirement hint ahead of Daniel Dubois fight
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Daniel Dubois says 'the momentum is with me' despite being the bookies' underdog in Saturday's world heavyweight title clash with Anthony Joshua
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How Premier League stars travel back from international duty in style, with clubs uniting to splash out six-figure fees on private jets to fly them back
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones opens up on mental health 'trauma' as he admits abuse from trolls left him not wanting to go out in public
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Andy Carroll 'gears up for a move to FOURTH-TIER side' - the eighth in his journeyman career - just one year after joining Ligue 2 outfit Amiens
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World's best-paid female footballers revealed as Barcelona star sets new record... but does Sam Kerr make the cut?
New list released
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Jimmy Anderson 'emerges as a shock target for unnamed Major League Cricket team' after England retirement in '£135,000 deal'
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Man United 'set to offer new long-term deal to rising star in the final year of his contract' after impressive start to the season under Erik ten Hag
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Lord Coe stakes his claim to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president with double Olympic champion among seven candidates
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Inside Formula One star Oscar Piastri's jet-set life as expert says Baku GP winner is on track to become Australia's biggest sport star
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Paul Merson's BRUTAL response when asked if Ange Postecoglou can deliver a trophy for Tottenham this season
Ange confident
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Ange Postecoglou doubles down on belief he'll win silverware with Tottenham insisting 'I ALWAYS win things in my second season' as manager
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Man City star Manuel Akanji sounds alarm bells over fixture congestion claiming 'there's no end to it' - as defender jokes he 'may have to retire at age 30'
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Former Man United star Jesse Lingard is mocked in the Korean league as opponent copies his celebration following late winner in Asia
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Postecoglou defends his decision not to have a specialist set-piece coach despite Spurs conceding ANOTHER goal from a dead ball delivery
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Jamie Redknapp issues stern warning to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as he urges Australian to 'pick up some results quickly' after Arsenal defeat
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Eddie Howe insists he'll do 'everything in his power' to keep harmony at St James' Park as Newcastle boss hopes to ease tensions over transfer strategy
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Olympic hero ALEX YEE opens up on his pride at getting the nation hooked on triathlon... and reveals unlikely Instagram follow
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Jamie O'Hara slams Tottenham after Arsenal defeat as he blames signing players from smaller clubs for poor performances
More Spurs struggles
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Lando Norris hails his 'flying' McLaren and says he's 'surprised' he overtook Max Verstappen as Brit closes gap on title rival in Baku
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Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible' Erling Haaland after Man City striker scored a brace in comeback win over Brentford just days after the death of close friend
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Gary Neville revels in Liverpool's demise and taunts pal Jamie Carragher as he toasts Liverpool's derby defeat and fourth Anfield loss in a row
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Why Jhon Duran can be the 'best striker in the world' if he fixes the one problem Aston Villa tried to sell him for this summer
Scored stunner
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Former Man United star is labelled 'the new s***house king' as he goads furious Leeds fans after being substituted in Burnley's 1-0 win at Elland Road
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Raheem Sterling 'cleanses himself' and makes public declaration of his faith by getting baptised ahead of his first north London derby
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Peter Crouch admits he 'feels sorry' for Marcus Rashford after Man United star nets his first goal of the season... amid insider claims of 'bullying'
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Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil
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Ivan Toney denied winning start at Al-Ahli as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr score 99th-minute equaliser, after star was presented with special shirt
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Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona
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Arsenal star Declan Rice reveals his surprising second career as England midfielder shares details of his secret hobby
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Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will retire from boxing before bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
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Kate Abdo's new husband Malik Scott opens up on their stunning wedding... and reveals what her 'work husband' Thierry Henry said about it
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EXCLUSIVEWhy Jadon Sancho is set to 'smash it' at Chelsea: KIERAN GILL uncovers the real story of the nutmeg king of Kennington
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Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract in Serbian first division as he looks to emulate his father's titanic career in the game
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England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
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Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
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PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
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EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
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David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
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Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
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Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
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Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
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Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
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Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
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Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
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Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
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Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
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Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
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Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
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Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
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Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
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Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool
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Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
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Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
