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It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
12/07/24 16:01
GRAEME SOUNESS: Gareth Southgate faces the biggest football decision of his life on Saturday: whether to drop Harry Kane. If he gets it right, it is a decision that will make Gareth a national hero and, on current evidence, I'd say you have to leave Harry out. I've been one of Harry's greatest supporters. He is a fantastic goalscorer, who has shown terrific ability at Tottenham, Bayern Munich and for England but this tournament he has looked like he is towing a caravan around the football pitch....read
Wales name Craig Bellamy as their new manager on a four-year deal... as the former Burnley assistant replaces Rob Page after they failed to qualify for Euro 2024
09/07/24 09:44The 44-year-old has signed a four-year contract and will speak publicly for the first time on Wednesday as he accept his first job in senior management.Thierry Henry is 'in the running for a surprise national team job' - and the Arsenal and France legend could start in the role after leading his country's side at the Paris Olympics
25/06/24 14:06The 46-year-old is currently in charge of the France Under-21s and will also lead the French Olympic football team in Paris this summer.Wales SACK manager Rob Page after failing to qualify for Euro 2024 and recent poor results against Slovakia and Gibraltar
21/06/24 09:15During his time in charge, Page (pictured left) guided Wales to their first World Cup since 1958, when they participated in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. But the side failed to make it to Euro 2024.Rangers star Tom Lawrence emerges as a transfer target for Besiktas but the Turkish giants face competition from Ipswich who are keen to reunite with their former player
10/06/24 08:45SIMON JONES: Lawrence, who made 31 appearances last season, is also attracting interest from his former club Ipswich where he was player of the year in 2016-17 and a fans favourite.Rob Page apologises to travelling fans after Wales' dismal 4-0 defeat by Slovakia as pressure continues to grow on under-fire boss
10/06/24 07:56The pressure has steadily grown on Page after Wales' flat performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when they finished bottom of their group and their failure to qualify for this summer's Euros.Gibraltar brutally mock Wales after holding them to a goalless draw to end their 13-match losing streak... as Rob Page's men are booed off following humiliating result
07/06/24 00:00The hosts managed just a single shot and had 21% possession across the 90 minutes but were able to keep a clean sheet and halt their 13-game losing streak in the process.Police arrest man, 43, after shocking moment a teenage linesman is 'PUNCHED to the floor by a staff member' in a sudden mid-game attack
02/05/24 13:37Footage caught the moment a young player, who had volunteered to be the linesman in the game, appeared to be punched in the face by a staff member from a rival football team in North Wales.The shocking moment 'a staff member' PUNCHES a teenage linesman to the floor in a sudden mid-game attack
01/05/24 15:07With one of the visiting players serving voluntarily as the linesman for the league clash, a figure from the Amlwch staff appeared to strike the player after just 15 minutes of action.Wales confirm Rob Page will STAY as manager despite Euro 2024 qualifying failure... as chiefs give him a chance to redeem himself with 2026 World Cup qualification
27/03/24 17:26Wales agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes.IAN HERBERT: Rob Page has plenty of questions to answer after penalty shootout heartbreak... with the talent at his disposal Wales should not have needed a play-off to qualify for the Euros
27/03/24 07:00IAN HERBERT IN CARDIFF: Rob Page painted a picture of himself as a central character in what happens next, he has some uncomfortable questions to answer today about his management.THE NOTEBOOK: Wales field NO players from the country's biggest clubs, home fans mock Robert Lewandowski in fervent atmosphere, and Connor Roberts leans on invincible moustache for good luck
26/03/24 23:22TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Footballers are a superstitious bunch, which is why Connor Roberts appears to be modelling himself on cult Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes.Wales 0-0 Poland (4-5 pens): Euro 2024 qualifying ends in heartbreak for Rob Page's men as they lose on penalties in Cardiff... with former Man United winger Dan James seeing his spot-kick saved
26/03/24 22:35IAN HERBERT AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: The minds were willing and the defence absolutely resilient but the small moment of genius which the team have always relied on was not there.England 2-2 Belgium: Live score, team news and updates as Jude Bellingham nets deserved equaliser with last kick of the game... while Wales are beaten on penalties by Poland in play-off
26/03/24 18:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England take on Belgium and Wales host Poland in their Euro 2024 qualifying play-off final.It's a FARCE that relegated Wales could get a back-door route to Euro 2024 after a limp Nations League campaign, argue the It's All Kicking Off co-hosts... as Rob Page's men prepare for crucial Poland clash
26/03/24 12:35Rob Page's side were unable to ease past Croatia to take second place in their Euros qualifying group, finishing third after draws against Armenia and Turkey.D-Day for Rob Page: Tuesday's Euro 2024 playoff against Poland is an acid test for Wales... defeat would represent failure while a victory would see the manager achieve something none before him could
23/03/24 22:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Page is preparing for a night in Cardiff that could make or break his time as Wales manager. Beat Poland and Page will achieve something no Wales boss has delivered.Wales 4-1 Finland - Euro 2024 play-off semi-final RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Dan James scores hosts' fourth on the night and send them into the final
21/03/24 18:01This was Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Wales took on Finland in their Euro 2024 play-off semi-final.Wales are aiming for a third European Championship in a row, while minnows Luxembourg are one of SIX countries targeting a place for the first time... so, who'll navigate the Euro 2024 play-off semi-finals tonight?
21/03/24 16:08Twelve sides who have failed to qualify for the tournament through the group stage are getting a second chance due to their Nations League performances.Brennan Johnson opens up on his love for fashion as he looks to help Wales reach Euro 2024... as the Tottenham forward discusses his pride in playing for his country - instead of England!
20/03/24 18:55The forward has enjoyed a positive season in the Premier League since joining Tottenham in a £47.5million move from Nottingham Forest, notching four goals and six assists in the top flight.When are the 2024 Euro playoffs? Draw, dates, teams involved matches and formats as Wales look to keep their Germany Euro dreams alive
18/03/24 16:01We are only 12 weeks away from the opening game of Euro 2024 but there are still THREE spots up for grabs. Here's all you need to know about the play-offs.Wales captain Aaron Ramsey named in Rob Page's Euro 2024 play-off squad, despite failing to start a match for SIX MONTHS due to a knee injury
13/03/24 11:28The 84-times capped Wales skipper suffered a knee injury in September and was out until February, making two substitute appearances for Cardiff before picking up a calf complaint.Tom Lockyer describes his terrifying near-death experience after cardiac arrest which stopped his heart for two minutes and 40 seconds... as Luton star calls life-saving device fitted in his chest 'my new superpower'
21/02/24 08:49Lockyer, 29, had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted afterwards which will shock his heart back into action should it ever stop again.My night with Ryan Giggs: IAN HERBERT watches as the Man United legend is consigned to the after-dinner circuit on a drab night in Chester
20/02/24 17:27IAN HERBERT: Allegations about his attitude towards, and treatment of, ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, who accused him of controlling or coercive behaviour and assault, came seven years later.Luton star Tom Lockyer shows where defibrillator is fitted in his chest and explains how the device could save his life after suffering cardiac arrest in December that left him technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds
20/02/24 16:35The Hatters' game against Bournemouth in December was brought to a sickening halt when the defender collapsed on the pitch for the second time in a matter of months.Euro 2024 draw: Latest news and updates as Gareth Southgate's England are set to find out who they will face in the group stage
02/12/23 16:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Euro 2024 draw where England are set to find out their group stage opponents.EURO 2024 PLAY-OFF DRAW: Wales draw Finland in their semi-final and could face either Poland or Estonia in the final en route to the tournament in Germany next year
23/11/23 11:19Rob Page's side had an uneven qualifying campaign which saw them cede ground to Tukery and Armenia and finish outside of the automatic qualification places.Euro 2024 play-off RECAP: Wales are drawn against Finland in home semi-final and will play the final at home should they get there
23/11/23 10:30Wales have been drawn against Finland in the semi-final of the Euro 2024 play-offs. Relive the action with MailSport's live coverage of the draw in Switzerland.Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held in Cardiff as Yusuf Yazici's equaliser from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener... but bullish Rob Page backs his side to qualify the hard way
21/11/23 21:43WALES 1-1 TURKEY - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: For 36 minutes, Wales' dream of qualifying for a third consecutive major tournament was tantalisingly close.Wales 1-1 Turkey - Euro 2024 qualifier LIVE: Dragons heading for play-off as it stands after conceding equaliser with Croatia leading
21/11/23 18:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Wales travel to Turkey with ther Euro 2024 status in the balance.Wales suffer Euro 2024 qualification blow after a damaging draw in Armenia... with Croatia handed the chance to seize second place against Latvia
18/11/23 16:08TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Page was left hoping for a favour from Latvia as Wales failed to find the win that would have put them within touching distance of Euro 2024.RECAP: Armenia 1-1 Wales - Euro 2024 qualifying: Rob Page's side suffer blow after drawing away to hand control of qualification in Group D over to Croatia
18/11/23 13:19Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Wales travel to Armenia in Euro 2024 qualifying action.Rob Page is on a knife-edge with a rejuvenated Wales side that is just two wins away from qualifying for a second major tournament under his guidance
17/11/23 22:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: One of Rob Page's strengths is his level-headed manner but even he must be surprised at how his status as Wales manager has changed so dramatically in such a short time.Fans are desperate to know if they're one of the lucky few to secure Euro 2024 tickets after more than 20 MILLION applications... here's how to find out if you've been successful in the lottery for a seat in Germany
14/11/23 12:27Even for the final alone, more than 2.3 million applications were sent off by fans banking on the off-chance that their team will reach the grand stage. The tickets have been allocated by a lottery.Former Chelsea wonderkid receives first Wales call up despite captaining England Under-19 to Euro glory... after he impressed at current club Coventry
13/11/23 11:22The news comes despite the ex-Chelsea defender previously representing England at every age level between Under-16 and Under-21.Former Wales, Coventry, West Brom, Nottingham Forest and Swansea star Ronnie Rees dies aged 79
01/11/23 13:44After coming through the youth ranks at the Sky Blues, he went onto score 42 goals in 230 games for the club and was part of both Second and Third Division title-winning teams.Man United's strugglers find some respite, Jurgen Klopp's potent attack shows no signs of slowing down - but Arsenal's Brazilian duo fall flat... winners and losers from the international break
18/10/23 15:17As the international break comes to a close, Mail Sport assesses the winners and losers as players return to their Premier League sides ahead of the weekend.Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year's tournament... With England already having booked their place in Germany
18/10/23 12:43England booked their place in Germany with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Italy thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.Welsh FA chief 'wanted to appoint Roy Keane as manager last summer'... as pressure grows on Rob Page amid a faltering Euro qualifying campaign
14/10/23 00:04Welsh Football Association chief executive Noel Mooney was reportedly keen to appoint Roy Keane as national team manager last summer, amid mounting pressure on Rob Page.IAN LADYMAN: Forget the pound signs for once and make Euro 2028 a festival for the fans
12/10/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Anyone who was at Wembley for the final of Euro 2020 would have been forgiven for thinking the national stadium should have been given some time off.Wales 4-0 Gibraltar: Kieffer Moore double hands Rob Page's side comfortable win as former Man United starlet Charlie Savage makes senior debut in lacklustre friendly in Wrexham
11/10/23 20:39WALES 4-0 GIBRALTAR - TOM COLLOMOSSE: So poor were Gibraltar that when Wales took a 4-0 lead, a repeat of their record victory - 11-0 over Ireland here in 1888 - looked on the cards.Everything we know about Euro 2028 so far... as UK and Ireland are officially announced as HOSTS by UEFA, with the event set to be worth £2.6BN
10/10/23 11:40Mail Sport reported how they were set to win the hosting rights after Turkey opted to pull out of the bidding process.Wales chiefs are in contact with the UK Foreign Office ahead of the national team's Euro 2024 qualifier in Armenia following conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region... with Rob Page's side set to play just 171 miles away from disputed territory
28/09/23 15:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: UEFA are also monitoring the situation yet as things stand there are no plans to discuss switching the fixture to a different venue, with Wales fully expecting to play in Yerevan.WONDERS OF THE PYRAMID: The numbers show why rock-bottom Middlesbrough must not rush to axe Michael Carrick despite their poor start to the season
22/09/23 05:26LEWIS STEELE: Huddersfield confirmed their replacement last night for Neil Warnock - who said he was 'gobsmacked and a bit hurt' by his exit - with Darren Moore taking over.Rob Page's future as Wales manager is hanging in the balance as he gears up Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia that could decide his fate
10/09/23 12:49Rob Page's future as Wales boss is on a knife edge as he prepares for the Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia on Monday that could decide the fate of himself and his team.Wales are handed double injury blow ahead of decisive Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia as Wayne Hennessey and Wes Burns are both ruled out
10/09/23 11:54Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey and wing-back Wes Burns have withdrawn from the Wales squad to play Latvia on Monday.What time is Wales vs South Korea and how can you watch it for FREE in the UK?
07/09/23 09:36The Dragons come into the game off the back of a 2-0 defeat against Turkey in the Euro 2024 qualifier.Gareth Southgate has a dilemma in defence for England, Ireland could be in real trouble without rising star Evan Ferguson and Scotland are on the brink of securing their place... 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers
06/09/23 17:00The upcoming few months will be crucial as teams battle it out for the 20 automatic qualification spots, before the play-off rounds in March next year decide the remaining three places.REVEALED: Brennan Johnson has signed a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months after completing £47.5m deadline day move to Tottenham
02/09/23 14:21SAMI MOKBEL: Brennan Johnson has signed an initial five year deal with Tottenham with the option of a further 12 months, Mail Sport can reveal.Selling Brennan Johnson to Tottenham for £50m will 'kill Nottingham Forest', says Chris Sutton, as he analyses the transfer with Ian Ladyman on Mail Sport's It's All Coming Up show
25/08/23 20:00Spurs are preparing to launch a £50million bid for the Wales international, 22, who would prefer to sign for the north London club over other suitors Chelsea and West Ham.BBC broadcaster Robert Alun Evans - who delivered the first Welsh language commentary of a Wales football international in 1977 - dies aged 86
22/08/23 07:42Robert Alun Evans - known as R Alun - was the face and voice of Welsh language programmes for many years in the 1960s and 1970s.Wrexham: Club legend Mickey Thomas opens up on the new era for Welsh side ahead of League Two return
29/07/23 22:26Nobody else in League Two would spend pre-season in America playing Chelsea and Manchester United but that is life at Wrexham under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Brentford have a second Brennan Johnson bid - worth £40m - REJECTED by Nottingham Forest as Steve Cooper's side hold out for £50m for the Wales international
29/07/23 06:26The Bees offered £35m plus £5m in add-ons for the Wales international but have been met with an unmoved Forest, who value their academy graduate at £50m.UK and Ireland are set to win the race to host Euro 2028 as rivals Turkey pull out and switch their bid to the 2032 tournament
28/07/23 10:37The United Kingdom and Ireland have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit to host Euro 2028 as Turkey have asked UEFA to jointly bid for Euro 2032.Aaron Ramsey completes sensational return to boyhood club Cardiff City after rejecting Saudi clubs mega money... as son Sonny joins the Bluebirds academy
15/07/23 20:41Welsh captain Aaron Ramsey has signed to his former club, Cardiff City on a two-year deal after French side Nice confirm his departure from the Ligue 1 side.Aaron Ramsey is set for fairytale return to Cardiff - 15 years after leaving for Arsenal at just 17 - as Wales captain nears two-year deal with hometown club
13/07/23 13:58Ramsey was keen to return to south Wales for family reasons and Cardiff was always his first choice, after interest from the Saudi Pro League never developed into an offer.Aston Villa eye summer swoop for Brennan Johnson - with Nottingham Forest open to selling £40m-rated star to ease Financial Fair Play concerns
13/07/23 12:17Nottingham Forest are willing to sell Johnson this summer amid concerns about Financial Fair Play and a fee approaching £40million could be enough to see movement.Aaron Ramsey 'to turn down money-spinning Saudi deal to sign for boyhood side Cardiff', 15 years after leaving the Bluebirds for Arsenal
12/07/23 23:19Aaron Ramsey is reportedly set to turn down a huge financial contract in Saudi Arabia to return to his boyhood club Cardiff City.Joan Laporta insists Barcelona were right NOT to sign 'Turkish Messi' Arda Guler as he explains why rivals Real Madrid won the race for the wonderkid
12/07/23 09:31The 18-year-old, dubbed the 'Turkish Messi', completed a move to the Spanish capital for just £15million thanks to a release clause in his Fenerbahce contract.Aaron Ramsey is 'in talks over a sensational return to boyhood side Cardiff' - 15 years after leaving for Arsenal - as the Welsh captain looks for a new club after being released by Nice
04/07/23 09:30The 32-year-old is also thought to have rejected the advances of clubs from Turkey, and is now in discussions over a move to Erol Bulu's side this summer, according to reports.Turkey 2-0 Wales: Rob Page's side are consigned to a second successive defeat after Joe Morrell is sent off to dent their Euro 2024 qualifying hopes
19/06/23 20:45TOM COLLOMOSSE: Turkey's 18-year-old sensation Arda Guler curled in a brilliant second in the closing stages after fellow substitute Umut Nayir had put the home side one up.Wrexham goal machine Paul Mullin could earn a Wales call-up if he can keep up his scoring record in League Two, reveals boss Rob Page - with the Liverpool-born striker eligible through his grandmother
13/06/23 10:12The 28-year-old has scored 78 goals in two seasons at Wrexham - helping the club owned by Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds back into the English Football League.Luton captain Tom Lockyer will leave hospital on Thursday and return to training for pre-season after the Welsh international COLLAPSED in play-off final win which secured Premier League promotion
31/05/23 18:24The 28-year-old fell to the floor during their Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Coventry on Saturday and was taken to hospital after being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.So that's what he's been working on in retirement! Gareth Bale shows off his incredible golfing ability with his first-ever hole-in-one... after rejecting Ryan Reynolds' call to play for Wrexham
18/05/23 08:28The former Real Madrid forward, who notoriously ruffled feathers after posing with a flag that read 'Wales, Golf, Marid. In that order', is known for his love of the sport.JONNY OWEN: For all their glorious history, there's no running away from this crisis for adidas... while fans should STOP sniping at heartwarming Wrexham - and we'll be cheering on Notts County in the play-offs
04/05/23 17:00JONNY OWEN: So adidas, it seems, has often been faced with moments of existential crisis. It'll be interesting how this one works out. They've taken a few kicks before, this one might hurt for a bit longer.Wrexham fans clean up 'horrible and disgusting' graffiti, which mocked the death of a life-long supporter, from a huge mural in the city... hours before Ryan Reynolds leads open-top bus parade (after skipping the Met Gala!)
02/05/23 10:07Wrexham supporters have acted swiftly to remove 'horrible and disgusting' graffiti from a vandalised mural ahead of the club's open bus promotion tour on Tuesday evening.'Horrible, jealous, DISGUSTING': Wrexham fans criticise vandals who defaced a mural celebrating the Welsh club's promotion a day before their victory parade, with supporters of arch-rivals Chester accused of offensive message
01/05/23 20:21The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, gained promotion from the fifth-tier National League this season, with a victory parade set for Tuesday.Wales are set to play in Wrexham for the first time since the club's takeover by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - with 15,600-seater Racecourse to host Gibraltar friendly in October
20/04/23 13:21Wales are set to return and play in Wrexham following the club's rise under Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as the national side face Gibraltar in a friendly in October.Wrexham are on the verge of returning to the Football League under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney... but how much did they buy the club for, what is its value now and how much are the pair worth?
11/04/23 17:41The pair have been on a rollercoaster ride that has seen Wrexham come into the consciousness of football far and wide, and even resulted in their own Disney + documentary.Gareth Bale says emotional farewell to Wales fans before Kieffer Moore's first-half header gives Rob Page's side a 1-0 win over Latvia as they continue positive start to Euro 2024 qualifiers
28/03/23 20:43RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Gareth Bale said his goodbyes to a grateful stadium on Tuesday night. With a tentative stride, Wales then continued their progress in the scary new era without him.Euro 2024 qualifiers RECAP: Scotland record FAMOUS 2-0 win over Spain as Man United star Scott McTominay nets twice - taking his tally to four goals in just two matches - at Hampden Park
28/03/23 17:28Re-live Sportsmail's live blog for coverage of tonight's Euro 2024 qualifiers, including Scotland vs Spain and Wales vs Latvia.Gareth Bale will receive a pitchside presentation and farewell from Wales fans ahead of Tuesday night's Euro 2024 qualifying clash with Latvia after his retirement earlier this year following incredible 16-year international career
27/03/23 15:35Former captain Bale retired from football in January after making 111 appearances and scoring 41 goals - both records for the team - during a remarkable 16-year international career.Emile Smith Rowe is 'really desperate' to force his way into Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side and secure Premier League title after scoring for England U21s in his first start since June
26/03/23 21:31Emile Smith Rowe scored in his first start since June on Saturday as England's Under 21s beat France in a European Championship warm-up and is desperate to make an impact at Arsenal.Croatia 1-1 Wales: Substitute Nathan Broadhead taps in at the back post to stun Luka Modric and Co and rescue a point on his debut as Rob Page's side begin life after Gareth Bale with a superb draw
25/03/23 21:42Rob Page's gamble proved inspired move with one of the replacements, Ipswich Town's Broadhead, becoming the 93rd-minute the saviour on his international debut for the side.Euro 2024 qualifying RECAP: Sub Nathan Broadhead rescues a point for Wales in Croatia as he scores a dramatic late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw... while Spain coast past Norway 3-0 in Malaga
25/03/23 18:31Read how Sportsmail covered the action in the live blog for the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Saturday night, including Croatia versus Wales and Spain versus Norway.'I repeat for the 100th time, I hope and believe I will stay at Real Madrid': Luka Modric dismisses suggestions he could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr and reveals he wants to finish his career at The Bernabeu
25/03/23 15:38The midfielder has been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Arabian side amid suggestions that he could reunite with his former Real team-mate Ronaldo.Aaron Ramsey was encouraged to continue playing by Dave Brailsford - who is part of the set-up at Nice - with the ex-British Cycling boss playing a crucial role in ensuring the Wales captain committed his future to football
25/03/23 11:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Dave Brailsford is known better for his work in cycling than football yet he played an important role in ensuring Aaron Ramsey felt ready to captain Wales again.Brennan Johnson is OUT of the Wales squad to face Croatia and Latvia... with the Nottingham Forest forward ruled out of the qualifiers after picking up a groin injury
24/03/23 18:50Brennan Johnson will miss both of Wales' qualifiers this month with a groin injury - and Rob Page is less than pleased with the way Nottingham Forest handled the situation.Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.'Football is forever changing, but we're excited for the future': Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was going to RETIRE after Wales' early World Cup exit... but was inspired to continue under new management at Ligue 1 Nice
20/03/23 16:50INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aaron Ramsey was poised to quit football after the World Cup before a change of coach at his club Nice persuaded him to change his mind.David Brooks insists he 'always aspired' to return to football after fighting back from cancer to make first Bournemouth appearance in 536 days against Aston Villa... with the winger now desperate to help Gary O'Neil's men avoid the drop
19/03/23 14:01AADAM PATEL: The Welshman came on to a round of applause from all four corners of Villa Park when he replaced Adam Smith in the 79th minute for his first appearance in 534 days.
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- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
- Rosenborg's clash with Lillestrom is abandoned after four anti-VAR protests inside the first 30 minutes as fans throw flares and FISH CAKES
- Humiliating moment Scottie Scheffler tops his tee shot just 150 YARDS after World No 1 looked miserable as he three-putted from six feet to end hopes
- Max Verstappen FLIES through the air after colliding with Lewis Hamilton - as the tetchy Red Bull star lashes out at his own team's 's*** strategy'
- Conor McGregor brutally SACKS Mike Perry from his bare-knuckle boxing promotion after the ex-UFC star's knockout defeat by Jake Paul
- Is this the world's most expensive football ticket? Real Madrid create 300 'Super VIP' seats - worth £210k per seat - as part of Bernabeu renovation
- Is this the most bizarre penalty decision EVER? Brazilian side Flamengo are awarded a late spot-kick after an opposition defender kicks a SECOND BALL
- 500-1 underdog Dan Brown admits he worries about his parents seeing him smoking after he was spotted sneaking a cigarette at The Open
- 500-1 underdog Dan Brown has miracle within reach as he looks to become Open champion despite late double-bogey on the final tee of a turbulent Troon day
- Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
- Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
- Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
- Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
- Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
- McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
- Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
- Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
- Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
- Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
- Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
- Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
- Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
- Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
- Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
- Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies What a surprise
- Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
- Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
- Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
- Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany 'Friction' with families over playing time
- Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
- The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split Couple had a 'sex deal'
- Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
- Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
- EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
- Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
- Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
- Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
- Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
- Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
- Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
- Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'