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Thomas Tuchel is a German manager and former player. He was most recently in charge of Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich. The tactical genius has previously manager Borussia Dortmund, PSG and Chelsea. Leading the Blues to a UEFA Champions League title in 202
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits Ben Chilwell has been left 'mentally tired' by not featuring for England at Euro 2020 and he is urging defender to be 'patient' as he looks to win his starting spot back from Marcos Alonso
13/09/21 14:01
Thomas Tuchel admits Ben Chilwell has suffered from his summer of rejection by England. Chilwell has not played a single minute for either club or country since winning the Champions League with Chelsea in May. He was selected for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2020 but did not make an appearance and appeared to be 'worrying' and 'mentally tired' when he returned for the start of the new Premier League season....read
Thomas Tuchel loves that Chelsea are on the charge and can get even better as German heaps praise on 'ambitious' Romelu Lukaku after Aston Villa victory and warns Saul Niguez 'this is life at Chelsea'
12/09/21 21:31Thomas Tuchel warmed to the flaws of this Chelsea victory as if they offered him greater signs of progress on his restless quest for perfection.
Thomas Tuchel says it was 'impossible' for Borussia Dortmund to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan on deadline day as he hails the winger's versatility after he played in THREE different positions in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Aston Villa
12/09/21 13:11Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund had offered Hudson-Odoi the chance to feature in his favoured left wing role, but Chelsea rejected any move out of hand.
Thomas Tuchel insists Saul Niguez's dismal debut was 'completely my responsibility' after Chelsea loanee was subbed at half-time by new boss
11/09/21 21:54Thomas Tuchel shouldered the blame as Saul Niguez suffered the ignominy of being replaced at half-time on his Chelsea debut.
Romelu Lukaku is 'near enough the complete striker', hails Graeme Souness after his brace in Chelsea's 3-0 win against Aston Villa... as Darren Bent says £98m summer signing was the 'missing piece' for the Blues as they bid for the Premier League title
11/09/21 20:07The Belgian striker scored a fine double in the Blues' 3-0 win against Dean Smith's side, taking his chances clinically, and pundit Souness lavished praise on Lukaku after the match.
Football fans brand Saul Niguez's Chelsea debut as 'garbage' and 'embarrassing' after the on-loan midfielder is substituted at half-time against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge
11/09/21 18:07The Spaniard, who signed on loan from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, was thrown straight into action against Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League.
Thomas Tuchel praises Louis van Gaal for 'having the BALLS to speak what he thinks' after the Holland boss said Chelsea 'attack incredibly well' in an outburst at Dutch journalist who accused him of being a defensive manager
11/09/21 10:53Louis van Gaal raged at De Telegraaf journalist Valentijn Driessen, who claimed the 70-year-old enjoys defensive football 'like Chelsea and Liverpool' play but Thomas Tuchel has had his say.
Thomas Tuchel confirms Romelu Lukaku WILL play against Aston Villa after shaking off a thigh issue... but Chelsea boss will be without injured duo N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic
10/09/21 14:09Striker Lukaku required a scan on a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Belgium, during which he scored three goals despite missing one of their three matches through suspension.
PSG are 'ready to make a move for Antonio Rudiger as a free agent next summer' if Chelsea fail to agree new deal with the German centre-back
09/09/21 07:37PSG are hoping to land another significant free signing next summer with the addition of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. The German centre-back has been outstanding for the Blues.
'I believe you will see a new Saul': Chelsea new boy expects to improve after leaving Atletico Madrid as he admits he has stepped out of his 'comfort zone' by moving to the Premier League
08/09/21 08:05The Spaniard arrived on an initial loan deal from Atletico Madrid late on transfer deadline day, and is expected to compete with the likes of Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic for a spot in the midfield.
Chelsea 'continue to monitor Jules Kounde as they eye fresh move for Sevilla defender as early as January' - with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel keen to bolster his defence after Spaniards held out for £68m in August
07/09/21 23:57Chelsea could make a fresh move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde with Thomas Tuchel keen to bolster his defensive options.
Andreas Christensen confirms he is in talks to stay at Chelsea, admitting Stamford Bridge 'feels like the right place to be'... as Kepa opens up on his frustration at being second choice
06/09/21 20:11Sportsmail reported last month that the European champions had initiated discussions with Christensen and defensive partner Antonio Rudiger over new deals to stay at Stamford Bridge.
It's now or never for Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Chelsea: Injury hell and several loan spells have curtailed his Stamford Bridge career... but Thomas Tuchel has compared him to Michael Ballack, so can the midfielder make the most of his chance this season?
06/09/21 18:00Ruben Loftus-Cheek enjoyed an emboldening start to his Chelsea career but with the 2021-22 season underway the midfielder finds himself staring down the barrel of last chance saloon.
Romelu Lukaku will have a scan on his thigh before returning to Chelsea after international duty with the Belgium striker admitting he's been struggling with a 'minor issue'
06/09/21 09:42The striker marked his 100th cap for Belgium with a goal in their 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic. Lukaku was booked later in the game and is now suspended for the game against Belarus.
Chelsea youngster Xavier Mbuyamba promoted to first-team training by Thomas Tuchel with the 19-year-old defender admitting his 'motivation is on another level' as he looks to impress his manager
04/09/21 15:49Tuchel has given the 19-year-old a chance to impress in training. Mbuyamba revealed his involvement with the squad has given him extra motivation.
Glen Johnson insists Chelsea are 'the ONLY team' who can challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title... as he criticises Liverpool's lack of squad depth
03/09/21 17:50The Blues beat Pep Guardiola's defending champions three times in six weeks last campaign, in the FA Cup semi-final, Premier League and Champions League final respectively.
Chelsea are hit with a double FA charge as Thomas Tuchel's side are accused of failing to control their players against Liverpool after stars argued with referee Anthony Taylor over Reece James' red card for handball
01/09/21 13:17Referee Anthony Taylor went over to the video assistant review monitor and immediately elected to show James a straight red card which, the FA allege, led to arguments with Chelsea players.
Chelsea defender Malang Sarr left in limbo after seeing deadline day loan move to Bundesliga side Greuther Furth collapse... with Blues looking to send him to Russia or Turkey instead
01/09/21 12:51The 22-year-old even travelled to Germany to complete a medical with the Bundesliga side but an agreement couldn't be reached between the two clubs before the window slammed shut.
Sevilla chief Monchi confirms Chelsea DID make a bid for defender Jules Kounde but have not responded with improved terms after it was rejected
31/08/21 12:15In an extraordinary move Monchi outlined the exact steps taken by Chelsea before going on to note how Thomas Tuchel 's side have now gone quiet regarding the potential summer transfer.
Chelsea complete a last-minute deadline day swoop for Saul Niguez, with the Spanish midfielder joining from Atletico Madrid on an initial loan with an option to buy
31/08/21 09:35Chelsea have completed the deadline day signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on loan with an option to make the deal permanent next summer after a dramatic last few hours of the window.
Callum Hudson-Odoi expected to stay at Chelsea on deadline day despite being open to joining Borussia Dortmund on loan after Thomas Tuchel ruled against letting him leave
31/08/21 09:11ROB DRAPER: Thomas Tuchel has ruled against letting him leave with the Champions League and League Cup fixture list expected to stretch even the deepest squad.
Thomas Tuchel will decide whether to allow Callum Hudson Odoi to join Borussia Dortmund on loan in the next 24 hours with the Chelsea winger struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge
29/08/21 22:25Tuchel is of the mind Hudson Odoi should fight for his place but recognises competition is fierce with Chelsea's array of wing and attacking midfield options.
'We have spirit to overcome ANYTHING': Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea's point at Liverpool shows they have what it takes to compete for the Premier League title... but warns his side they must improve to last the course of the season as challengers
29/08/21 22:00Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea's heroic point at Liverpool - after perhaps the 'toughest question you can get asked in world football' - proved they have the spirit to compete for the title.
Chelsea showed the mettle of champions against Liverpool... their tireless rearguard with 10 men after Reece James' red card proved they are ALREADY the team to beat in the Premier League this season
29/08/21 21:32MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Thomas Tuchel surveyed the away dressing room. A lot of tired men. A lot of exhausted, aching bodies. But he would have seen something else as well.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink insists Chelsea showed 'what you need to be CHAMPIONS' by fighting to Liverpool draw with 10 men as former striker backs Blues for Premier League title
28/08/21 22:52Chelsea walked away from Anfield satisfied with a point on Saturday, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes the Blues could launch from here to the title.
West Ham get their man! Irons confirm £30m Kurt Zouma signing on a four-year deal as Frenchman hails manager David Moyes's influence in luring him from Chelsea
28/08/21 21:40West Ham United have captured their number one defensive transfer target after sealing a £30million deal for Kurt Zouma, who has cited David Moyes as a big influence behind the late window transfer.
'The stress test is on at Anfield': Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea's record signing Romelu Lukaku is relishing the prospect of going up against Virgil van Dijk... as the Blues look to stay consistent to challenge for the title
27/08/21 22:04Opposite number Jurgen Klopp once described the style of football his sides play as heavy metal and while Tuchel is reluctant to follow suit in labelling his own side, they do seem to have the right formula.
For the first time since Gerrard's slip in 2014, Liverpool and Chelsea will meet as title rivals at Anfield... and the tense Tuchel-Klopp rivalry will add spice after Lampard x-rated rant, Mourinho's ghost goal jibe, and much more
27/08/21 20:00As Liverpool prepare to host Chelsea at Anfield this Saturday in the first clash of their title race, eyes will be on the touchline to see if Thomas Tuchel will add to the revived rivalry.
Chelsea 'close in on Jules Kounde as Blues agree £42.7m fee with Sevilla for French defender', with Thomas Tuchel moving a step closer to landing his top defensive target
25/08/21 23:51The European champions have been heavily linked with a move for the French defender all summer, as Tuchel looks to bolster his defensive ranks and a £42.7m fee has reportedly been agreed.
Saul Niguez was once seen as Spain's Steven Gerrard but he has drifted into a utility man... and Thomas Tuchel could be the PERFECT coach to help him become the star again at Chelsea
25/08/21 19:00PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Wanting a place back in the Spain team and to play in what he feels is his best position is what's driving Saul Niguez towards a switch to the Premier League
Chelsea 'open talks with Antonio Rudiger over contract extension' just ONE year remaining on his deal... as German defender wins over the Stamford Bridge critics under Thomas Tuchel
24/08/21 23:47Chelsea are reportedly under way with talks regarding the long-term future of defender Antonio Rudiger - just 12-months after the German had slipped well down the pecking order.
Chelsea resume talks for Sevilla's £68m-rated defender Jules Kounde as Thomas Tuchel aims to make room in his squad by offloading Davide Zappacosta, Ike Ugbo, Kurt Zouma and Malang Sarr
22/08/21 23:28Thomas Tuchel is looking to streamline his squad to make way for the £68m rated France international, with four players including Kurt Zouma potentially making way before he arrives.
CHRIS SUTTON: Romelu Lukaku looks the real deal at Chelsea and he's shown exactly why the club spent £98m on him after bullying Arsenal... the Blues are serious contenders to win the title now
22/08/21 21:39CHRIS SUTTON: You wondered how sharp Lukaku would be on his return to London, but it looks like he is up to speed straight away. He bullied Pablo Mari - it was such a mismatch.
Romelu Lukaku hails his own 'DOMINANT' performance against Arsenal as the £98m striker opens his Chelsea account... but declares the Blues need to keep getting stronger
22/08/21 19:45The Belgian striker brushed off Pablo Mari with consummate ease before tapping home to score his first goal for the club in the Blues' confident 2-0 win against the Gunners on Sunday.
Sol Campbell claims Chelsea's strong display against Arsenal shows 'they have the quality to really challenge for the title' as Roy Keane lauds the 'swagger' of Thomas Tuchel's side after impressive 2-0 victory
22/08/21 18:50The Blues eased past Mikel Arteta's side at the Emirates with two first-half goals and never looked like they needed to get out of second gear for the rest of the match.
'He was unplayable, INCREDIBLE': Romelu Lukaku hailed by Sol Campbell after man of the match display on his second Chelsea debut against Arsenal... as Roy Keane and Graeme Souness praise striker's improvement in Italy under Antonio Conte
22/08/21 18:43Romelu Lukaku is back and he means business at Chelsea, with pundits already blown away by the Belgian's improvement since leaving England two years ago.
Gary Neville insists Romelu Lukaku makes Chelsea 'serious title challengers' and is 'that piece of the jigsaw' the Blues need to win the league as £98m man makes first start at Arsenal
22/08/21 15:05Neville believes the Belgian is exactly 'that piece of the jigsaw' the club needs for a Premier League title push, shortly before his second Chelsea debut, at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.
Ben White ruled OUT of Arsenal's crunch clash with Chelsea due to Covid-19 in a major blow for under-pressure Mikel Arteta as his brittle backline gears up to face Romelu Lukaku
22/08/21 12:21The £50m summer signing will not be available for his new side as they look to bounce back from last weeks' humiliating 2-0 defeat against Premier League newcomers Brentford.
Thomas Tuchel reveals he asked the Chelsea board if they were sure about sacking 'true legend' Frank Lampard in his first phone call about the Stamford Bridge job... and told them the former boss 'deserves more time' before he eventually took over
22/08/21 10:23The German head coach revealed he told the Chelsea board to reconsider sacking predecessor as head coach Frank Lampard before he arrived at the club in January.
Cut out silly mistakes, pay attention to Arsenal's threat from wide, press their shaky defence and take your chances! What Thomas Tuchel must get his players to do to stop Chelsea's rot in the London derby after THREE straight defeats against the Gunners
22/08/21 07:35The Bluesare champions of Europe and title contenders. Arsenal are in freefall with a squad lacking in confidence. But recent London derbies between the two have gone Arsenal's way..
Romelu Lukaku will be unleashed for his second Chelsea debut against Arsenal on Sunday, confirms Thomas Tuchel... as Blues boss predicts Gunners will 'play the underdog role' in London derby
20/08/21 14:25Thomas Tuchel has paved the way for Romelu Lukaku to make his second Chelsea debut against Arsenal on Sunday, following his club record summer signing from Inter Milan. .
Double-vaccinated Christian Pulisic is ruled OUT of Chelsea's London derby clash with Arsenal after testing positive for Covid... but American winger assures fans he is suffering no symptoms
20/08/21 12:26Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Christian Pulisic has tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, Pulisic will miss Chelsea's clash with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Batman rises... but Chelsea fans aren't so happy! Blues outcast Michy Batshuayi is unveiled as Besiktas' new loanee superhero - but only after signing a contract extension following failure to find a permanent buyer
18/08/21 12:29The move to the Turkish Super Lig side is his fifth spell away from the club since signing from Marseille back in 2016, leading fans to question why his deal was lengthened.
'Can't remember him looking as lean as this?': Romelu Lukaku's incredible body transformation is hailed by fans and ex-Chelsea No 2 Jody Morris as he prepares for his Premier League return in 'great condition', two years after he left Manchester United
18/08/21 11:13The Belgian striker re-signed for Chelsea this summer for £98million, and has already got back to work in training with his new team-mates ahead of a potential second debut against Arsenal.
Newcastle United 'enquire about signing Ethan Ampadu on loan' after the Chelsea defender asked for 'regular football' this season to achieve his 'dreams'
18/08/21 10:07Ethan Ampadu is expected to leave Stamford Bridge in the next two weeks after failing to make Thomas Tuchel's squad for Chelsea's opening game of the season against Crystal Palace.
Michy Batshuayi touches down to hero's welcome in Istanbul after agreeing loan move to Besiktas as Thomas Tuchel clears the decks following £98m Romelu Lukaku deal
17/08/21 12:00Michy Batshuayi touched down in Turkey to a hero's welcome from Besiktas fans waiting for him at Istanbul airport. He donned shades and emerged through a throng of people at the airport.
West Ham 'are determined to land Kurt Zouma but Chelsea man's wage demands of over £100k-a-week prove a stumbling block for David Moyes's side' in their hunt for a new defender
17/08/21 08:50David Moyes is on the hunt for another defender before the window slams shut at the end of the month, with the club in talks with Chelsea over a move for their 26-year-old defender.
Metz star Pape Matar Sarr is being tracked by several Premier League heavyweights - with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City keen on the midfield wonderkid
15/08/21 16:03Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all tracking the Senegal international, who is regarded as one of the brightest young talents in France.
Thomas Tuchel admits 'trouble scoring goals' forced Chelsea into Romelu Lukaku signing as Blues boss urges Timo Werner and Co to match the new £98m striker after Inter Milan move
14/08/21 21:42Thomas Tuchel challenged Timo Werner and Chelsea's other goal-shy strikers to match Romelu Lukaku if they want to be part of his Premier League title chase.
'It's a dream come true!': Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah is reduced to tears as he sinks to his knees in disbelief after marking his debut with a stunning strike in emphatic Crystal Palace win
14/08/21 19:56Chalobah made a dream debut in the top flight, playing the full game on the right side of a defence that kept a clean sheet in a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on the opening day.
IAN LADYMAN: Romelu Lukaku can be Chelsea's £98m game-changer in their bid to catch champions Manchester City... now Thomas Tuchel has a striker capable of firing them towards the title
13/08/21 21:31IAN LADYMAN: The arrival of Romelu Lukaku makes Chelsea serious candidates to rival Manchester City for the Premier League title, despite City strengthening by signing Jack Grealish.
We know you are world class, Rom! Thomas Tuchel tells Lukaku to ignore critics as Chelsea boss insists £98m new signing has the 'personality' to handle the spotlight following mega-money move
13/08/21 21:30Thomas Tuchel has told Romelu Lukaku not to worry about the critics who refuse to rate him world class, after the Belgian complain of a lack of recognition throughout his career.
Romelu Lukaku forced to wait for second Chelsea debut as he remains in quarantine ahead of season opener with Thomas Tuchel lauding £98m striker who 'has the club in his heart'
13/08/21 13:06Romelu Lukaku will be forced to wait for his second Chelsea debut as he remains in quarantine following his £98million move from Inter Milan. Thomas Tuchel praised the striker.
Chelsea earn FIVE nominations for Champions League Player of the Year, with N'Golo Kante, Antonio Rudiger and Co up for the top prize after beating Man City in the final
13/08/21 11:10A grand total of five Chelsea players have been nominated for positional awards from last season's Champions League. They beat Manchester City in the final.
Chelsea SMASHED their wage record to land £98m man Romelu Lukaku, with their new striker earning '£450,000-a-week wages with bonuses,' eclipsing N'Golo Kante's salary by a HUGE £160,000
12/08/21 23:35Chelsea completed their £98million swoop for the 28-year-old on Thursday, with the European champions finally landing the elite goalscorer that Thomas Tuchel has sought after this summer.
Will Lukaku beat Kane to the Golden Boot? Can anyone stop City? And are the new boys doomed? Sportsmail pick their title winners, top four, bottom three and stars to watch ahead of the new season
12/08/21 08:59Sportsmail's writers have hopped off the fence to pick the sides and players they think will win, lose, score and impress in what is sure to be another entertaining season of football.
It's party time again! Chelsea celebrate their Super Cup success in style as Antonio Rudiger and Kurt Zouma hit the dance floor and Tammy Abraham poses with his medal... with Mason Mount filming it all!
12/08/21 08:38Thomas Tuchel's superb start to life at Chelsea continued in the Super Cup, and his squad were determined to enjoy every moment. Mason Mount gave a behind the scenes glimpse into the party.
Billy Gilmour reveals Norwich's style of play and confidence in boss Daniel Farke made them his 'first choice' for loan move... but he is eager to impress and get back to Chelsea
12/08/21 08:26Gilmour, who attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, said speaking to Norwich manager Daniel Farke sealed the deal for him.
Trevoh Chalobah has 'forced his way into our thinking', reveals Thomas Tuchel after the young defender impressed in Chelsea's Super Cup win over Villarreal
12/08/21 07:53Thomas Tuchel felt that Trevoh Chalobah - who slotted into the right of a back three - was 'calm and physical' throughout the 120 minutes he played in Chelsea's UEFA Super Cup victory.
Chelsea are 'yet to bid for Sevilla's £68m-rated star Jules Kounde despite talks over the centre back'... but LaLiga club WILL sell for the right price
12/08/21 07:03The Blues have made the 22-year-old French defender Kounde their number one defensive target this summer yet are currently not keen on paying his £68million release clause.
Villarreal boss Unai Emery reveals his 'pride' at taking his side to the brink of winning the Super Cup and insists he 'cannot blame the players for anything' after penalty shootout loss to Chelsea
12/08/21 05:38The Spaniard's plucky Villarreal side could only be bettered via a penalty shootout in Belfast on Wednesday night, following a Thomas Tuchel masterstroke with his substitutes.
Chalobah does NOT need to go out on loan, Werner will struggle to keep out Lukaku and Tuchel showed how ruthless he is with Kepa gamble: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Chelsea's Super Cup win
11/08/21 23:44120 minutes of football in Belfast left fans with plenty to pore over ahead of Chelsea's opening Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace. Here are five things we have learned.
'This was not spontaneous': Thomas Tuchel reveals Chelsea have known their order for goalkeepers in penalty shootouts since his FIRST cup game at the club after Kepa Arrizabalaga replaced Edouard Mendy in the last minute of extra time
11/08/21 23:28Kepa was Chelsea's hero after being brought on in place of Edouard Mendy in the final minute of the added half hour just for the spot-kicks. The Spaniard saved two penalties during the shootout.
Romelu Lukaku has been lured back to Chelsea to sharpen up Thomas Tuchel's blunt attack... after a lack of cutting edge in the UEFA Super Cup, it is not hard to see why the Blues have spent £98m to re-sign him
11/08/21 21:30Chelsea's lack of cutting edge was on display again in Belfast. If Lukaku was watching somewhere, his determination to get started would only have increased on sight of the service he might receive.
Another trophy for Thomas Tuchel! Sub keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is the unlikely hero for Chelsea as he comes off the bench in the last minute of extra-time to save TWO Villarreal penalties and help Blues lift their first UEFA Super Cup since 1998
11/08/21 18:00MARTIN SAMUEL AT WINDSOR PARK: Thomas Tuchel gambled one last time. He played the joker, the goalkeeper whose refusal to stand down for a penalty shoot-out had defined his Chelsea career
Romelu Lukaku's £98m arrival means Thomas Tuchel has to somehow keep SEVEN Chelsea attackers happy at Stamford Bridge this season... so, what does the Belgian's high-profile arrival from Inter Milan mean for the rest of his front line?
11/08/21 16:06Seven cannot go into three, so with Lukaku now preparing for the Premier League season with Chelsea, how does the former Inter Milan striker's arrival impact the forward options in west London?
Thomas Tuchel believes Romelu Lukaku will create space for Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic to shine next season as Chelsea close in on £98m deal to bring the Inter Milan target man back to Stamford Bridge
10/08/21 12:32Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has now claimed that Romelu Lukaku will bring the best out of his other attackers, who will be looking to improve from last season despite their European triumph.
Chelsea announce 24-man squad for Super Cup clash against Villarreal and leave a space open for potential arrival of Romelu Lukaku... but Blues must seal his pending £98m move from Inter Milan by 11pm TONIGHT so that he can feature on Wednesday
10/08/21 12:22The Blues have been permitted a group of 25 players to take part in the traditional annual clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners.
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is not convinced the Blues need to splash out £95m on Romelu Lukaku as he praises Timo Werner for doing a 'dirty job' last season and being pivotal to Champions League triumph
06/08/21 22:30Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted he wants a target man with the attributes the Inter striker possesses following their struggles in front of goal last season.
LIGUE 1 SEASON PREVIEW: Mauricio Pochettino's all-star PSG side are once again the favourites but Lille and Monaco can push them all the way again... and keep an eye out for Marseille and Nice this season
06/08/21 12:30PSG's shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the French Super Cup proves Pochettino's pursuit of a first ever league title in management may not be straightforward - so where do we stand this season?
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel remains coy about Romelu Lukaku pursuit after admitting he DOES want a target man... but 'not for any price' after Italian club rejected £85m offer
04/08/21 22:04Thomas Tuchel refused to comment on Chelsea's interest in Romelu Lukaku - but admits he is looking for a striker with the attributes the Belgian frontman possesses.
Chelsea 'offer Kenedy to Sevilla as new makeweight in attempt to sign £68m-rated centre back Jules Kounde'... after Kurt Zouma threatened to REFUSE involvement in swap deal with Frenchman set on West Ham move
03/08/21 13:23The Blues have made the 22-year-old French defender Kounde their number one defensive target yet are currently not keen on paying his £68million release clause.
Get Timo Werner firing again, sign a new centre back and clear out the deadwood... what Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel MUST do to mount a serious Premier League title challenge to Manchester City this season
02/08/21 21:00Fresh from his Champions League triumph with Chelsea, Tuchel enters the 2021-22 campaign with hopes high of mounting a serious challenge to Manchester City.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek can 'decide his own future' at Chelsea, says Thomas Tuchel with midfielder set to be handed the chance to resurrect his Blues career... but boss also believes his injury-hit star 'can do even more'
01/08/21 23:12Midfielder Loftus-Cheek, 25, made his debut for the Blues in 2014 but has seen his progress hampered by injury. He had spent last season on loan at Fulham.
Arsenal want out-of-favour Tammy Abraham, Kurt Zouma's up for a swap and Ross Barkley leads a list of needed midfield exits: Chelsea's long list of stars who MUST move - or get a miracle lifeline - in a bloated squad
29/07/21 09:41Tuchel is blessed, or burdened, with a large squad. There is simply no way he can give each of his stars enough minutes to keep them all satisfied, meaning that tough choices must be made.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's last-chance Chelsea saloon: The talented midfielder admits he wasn't himself after nasty Achilles injury, but Tuchel is a fan and compared him to Ballack... so, could the academy kid finally set Stamford Bridge alight this season?
28/07/21 19:00The tall, imposing central midfielder with the presence of Ballack, the poise of Lampard and the élan and confidence of Gascoigne seemed to have finally broken into the Chelsea team.
Thomas Tuchel is still committed to three at the back, Callum Hudson-Odoi needs to do more in attack and David Brooks is Premier League quality... THINGS WE LEARNED as Chelsea continued their pre-season with a victory at Bournemouth
27/07/21 20:38Chelsea continued their preparations for the new season with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Sportsmail picks out six things we learned from the game at the Vitality Stadium.
Which Chelsea stars want out? Thomas Tuchel admits some of his players 'want to maybe leave' the club this summer after having loanees from last season back and with several senior stars short on game time
27/07/21 08:06The European champions have a number of players who have returned from loan spells, with other players who might wish to look elsewhere after struggling for game time last season.
Christian Pulisic vows to 'hit the ground running' for Chelsea next month and says his first full pre-season for the Blues means he can start the Premier League campaign '100% ready'
25/07/21 16:52Christian Pulisic believes he has laid the groundwork for a big season at Chelsea, with the American finally completing pre-season for this first time as a Blue.
Leeds 'approach to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan, and are vying with Crystal Palace for the 21-year-old's signature after his impressive loan at West Brom'
24/07/21 15:25The 21-year-old impressed on loan at relegated West Bromwich Albion in the top-flight last year after successful spells at Charlton and Swansea in the Championship.
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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
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Antoine Semenyo papers over Bournemouth cracks as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola prepares to unleash £40.2m recruit Evanilson
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Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
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Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
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Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
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Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
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Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
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Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
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Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
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Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
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Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
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Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
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Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
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Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
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Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
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Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
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Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
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A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
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Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
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The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
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Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
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EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
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Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
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Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
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Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
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Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
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Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
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New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Rodri on the DJ decks and pop stars performing: Inside the 'family-friendly' parties that the world's best footballers can't get enough of
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
