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Football manager Xabi Alonso emerges as a captivating figure in the world of football, transitioning seamlessly from a distinguished playing career to a promising managerial journey. Renowned for his elegant playing style and exceptional football intelligence, Alonso brings a wealth of experience and tactical acumen to his role on the sidelines. With a decorated career that includes stints at renowned clubs such as Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, Alonso's leadership qualities and deep understanding of the game have earned him widespread respect in the footballing community. Explore the dynamic evolution of this iconic midfielder as he embarks on a new chapter in his career, aiming to inspire and lead a new generation of players...
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New season, same Bayer Leverkusen! Xabi Alonso's side leave it late AGAIN as they score an 88th-minute equaliser before beating Stuttgart on penalties to win the German Super Cup
17/08/24 22:49
A key characteristic of the Bayer Leverkusen side that won the Bundesliga and German Cup double without losing a single domestic game last season was their ability to score late goals. Leverkusen scored seven equalising goals beyond the 85th minute in all competitions in the final three months of their remarkable 2023-24 campaign. On Saturday, Xabi Alonso's men continued where they left off by producing a dramatic turnaround to beat Stuttgart in the German Super Cup final....read
Harry Kane trophy curse goes on after his Euro 2024 heartbreak to leave questions over his England future... and with a new boss at Bayern Munich, there's still plenty of pressure on his shoulders to finally break his duck
17/07/24 17:29For all the personal accolades he earned, the 2023-24 was yet another bleak season for Harry Kane as he failed to pick up a trophy with club or country.
Granit Xhaka reveals he played 'beyond his limits' in 'brutal' Euro 2024 penalty shootout defeat by England after suffering debilitating injury in training on Monday
07/07/24 09:24Granit Xhaka has been a talismanic figure in midfield wherever he has played, as captain at Arsenal and for Xabi Alonso's domestically unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Wayne Rooney has another bite of the cherry with Plymouth, Steven Gerrard is plying his trade in Saudi Arabia - and Fabio Cannavaro's had EIGHT teams in 10 years! How legendary players have fared in management since retiring
31/05/24 19:00Here, Mail Sport looks at six football legends who have had an up and down time in management after they hung up their boots on the heels of Wayne Rooney's (inset) appointment at Plymouth.
Why top clubs are clamouring for 'Diet Peps': Guardiola's impact on the game is so complete even Chelsea and Bayern Munich gambling on coaches who play his way... as Mikel Arteta shows what can be done
30/05/24 21:00The 'Guardiola effect' is now rippling down into how leading clubs recruit their managers. The Guardiola 'coaching tree' is coming into full blossom.
Vincent Kompany is named the new Bayern Munich manager as German giants announce shock appointment... with Man City icon signing a three-year deal in Bavaria despite getting relegated with Burnley last season
29/05/24 15:06Vincent Kompany has been confirmed as Bayern Munich's new manager, with the German giants announcing the shock appointment on Wednesday.
Meet the Bayer Leverkusen mastermind who helped Xabi Alonso take the club from 17th to undefeated Bundesliga champions... and how he recruited the likes of Victor Boniface, Alejandro Grimaldo and Florian Wirtz
27/05/24 10:51Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable season has largely been put down to the brilliance of Xabi Alonso (top right), however, there is the man behind the scenes who can also be credited.
No raining on this parade! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen brave downpours to show off Bundesliga and German Cup trophies after incredible unbeaten domestic season
27/05/24 07:45The victorious Double winners went on a bus parade through the streets of Leverkusen before thousands of fans greeted them for a celebration at the Bay Arena.
Granit Xhaka's wonder goal seals Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic double with 1-0 DFB Pokal win over Kaiserslautern in German Cup final
25/05/24 23:05Granit Xhaka's wonder goal sealed a domestic league and cup double for Bayer Leverkusen as they beat Kaiserslautern to win the DFB Pokal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold insists he has complete 'trust' in Liverpool after Arne Slot's appointment as Jurgen Klopp's successor - and hopes it will be a 'smooth transition'
25/05/24 14:34Trent Alexander-Arnold (left) has issued a vow of support in Liverpool's board by admitting he has complete 'trust' in the club over the decision to appoint Arne Slot (right) as their new manager.
Vincent Kompany agrees to become Bayern Munich and commits to a three-year deal with the German giants - just two weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League
25/05/24 12:51Vincent Kompany has agreed to become Bayern Munich after committing to a three-year contract with the Bundesliga giants just weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League.
Arne Slot is spotted in Liverpool for the first time since club confirmed head coach as Jurgen Klopp's replacement - as the German manager begins his new life in Spain
25/05/24 06:00Ahead of his first day in the position on June 1, incoming head coach Slot has wasted no time jetting to England from Holland, and settling into his new neighbourhood.
WWE present Bayer Leverkusen with a unique belt after Xabi Alonso's side became the first team to win the Bundesliga title without losing a game
24/05/24 15:49Xabi Alonso's side were crowned champions and went the entire league campaign without losing. WWE legend Triple H praised Leverkusen for their season.
Craig Bellamy will NOT follow Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich, with manager's Burnley No 2 parting ways with relegated boss after he agreed a deal to replace Thomas Tuchel
23/05/24 11:34Bellamy had been a part of the Clarets' staff under the Belgian boss, with Burnley returning immediately back to the Championship after a disappointing Premier League campaign.
Steven Gerrard jokes 'that's why I used to take them' as footage shows ex-Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso hitting the crossbar from a free-kick... ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Europa League final defeat
23/05/24 11:07The former Spain, Liverpool and Real Madrid star briefly returned to his playing days by striking a free kick from outside the box - minus a wall - only to see his effort come back off the crossbar.
Europa League-winning manager Gian Piero Gasperini suggests offer to take over rivals Napoli is 'like being married - but you meet a beautiful woman'... so what will his REAL wife think?!
23/05/24 10:34The Italian manager claimed his first major trophy after joining the Bergamo-based side in 2016 following their comprehensive 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin.
Ademola Lookman earns just the 18TH perfect 10/10 from L'Equipe for his 'magnificent' Europa League final hat-trick - as he joins Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland in the pantheon of football greats
23/05/24 09:25The Nigeria international netted all three goals in Atalanta's stunning 3-0 dismantling of Bayer Leverkusen, with the Bundesliga champions bidding to go unbeaten in all three competitions.
Fans hail Craig Bellamy joining Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich as the 'most Football Manager thing ever... with the Burnley duo closing in on shock move to Bundesliga giants
23/05/24 08:53Kompany is due to move to the Bundesliga giants despite the 38-year-old overseeing Burnley's relegation from the Premier League , winning just five games all season.
Ademola Lookman's boyhood coach reveals emotional message he sent the Atalanta hero before netting a hat-trick in 3-0 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen
23/05/24 08:05Lookman was the star of the show as Leverkusen's unbelievable unbeaten run was at last ended just two games from the end of their season, with the former Everton forward netting a hat-trick.
EIGHT Bayer Leverkusen stars pick up the lowest possible ratings from Bild as Bundesliga champions are savaged after 3-0 Europa League defeat... but how did Xabi Alonso fare?
23/05/24 07:39Bayer Leverkusen's dream of an astounding unbeaten season across all competitions has at last come to an end at the penultimate hurdle, with the Italian side winning the final 3-0.
Xabi Alonso reels over Bayer Leverkusen's 'painful' Europa League final defeat by Atalanta... as German side's unbeaten run comes to an end
23/05/24 00:00The German side's fairytale season came to an abrupt ending on Wednesday night in Dublin, as Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta thumped Leverkusen 3-0 at the Aviva Stadium.
Fans joke Gian Piero Gasperini is the 'first manager to win a European trophy in JEANS'... as Atalanta coach's outfit choice splits opinion online
22/05/24 22:21His side dominated Xabi Alonso 's Bayer Leverkusen, with Ademola Lookman's sensational hat-trick of goals ending the Bundesliga side's hopes of going the entire season unbeaten.
Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Treble dream is OVER as former Premier League star Ademola Lookman nets stunning hat-trick in Dublin to deliver Europa League glory
22/05/24 20:53ATALANTA 3-0 BAYER LEVERKUSEN - CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: The Invincibles became The Invisibles and finally a chink exposed in the armour of Xabi Alonso' Bayer Leverkusen.
Ademola Lookman scores SCREAMER to secure Europa League final glory for Atalanta... as Nigerian forward spells heartache for Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen with historic hat-trick
22/05/24 20:40The former Charlton and Everton star gave Atalanta a 3-0 lead in the match and became the first player to score a hat-trick in a single leg UEFA Cup or Europa League final.
Vincent Kompany agrees SHOCK move to become Bayern Munich manager despite being relegated with Burnley on just 24 points as German giants finally find a successor to Thomas Tuchel
22/05/24 20:29Vincent Kompany (left) has agreed a deal in principle to replace Thomas Tuchel and become Bayern Munich's next manager despite failing in his efforts to keep Burnley' in the Premier League.
Jeremie Frimpong surprises Bayer Leverkusen teammates with unusual one of a kind personalised gifts as German club celebrate historic title winning season
21/05/24 15:46Bayer Leverkusen are just two games away from completing the perfect unbeaten season. To commemorate their remarkable season, player Frimpong gifted the entire team with unique gifts.
Liverpool finally CONFIRM Arne Slot will succeed Jurgen Klopp as their new manager... with the departing Feyenoord boss to officially start work next week on a three-year deal
20/05/24 16:00LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool have confirmed Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will succeed legendary outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and take over as head coach from the start of next season.
The Kane curse gets worse! England captain's trophy hunt is dealt a HUGE blow for next season as Bayern Munich finish THIRD in the Bundesliga after final day defeat to Hoffenheim
18/05/24 17:15The England captain made the move to Bayern Munich in the hope of ending his career-long trophy drought however the German side have failed to win a single title in 2023-24.
Bayer Leverkusen complete UNBEATEN Bundesliga season under Xabi Alonso as they beat Augsburg 2-1 on the final day to stretch their undefeated streak to 51 matches
18/05/24 15:22Having wrapped up the title several weeks ago, the final league match of the season was always set to be a joyous occasion for Xabi Alonso's men in front of their home fans, and they did not disappoint.
Revealed: 'The reason Ruben Amorim's move to Liverpool COLLAPSED' - as Arne Slot confirms he will be the man to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield next season
17/05/24 18:02The Portuguese boss was at one stage expected to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after front-runner Xabi Alonso made his intentions to remain at Bayer Leverkusen clear.Arne Slot CONFIRMS he will be Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool with the Dutchman taking over at Anfield from the end of the season
17/05/24 14:51Arne Slot has confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager in his press conference on Friday, with the Feyenoord boss taking over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
Man United and Arsenal target Jeremie Frimpong is 'leaning towards LEAVING Bayer Leverkusen this summer'... but he 'must trigger his contract's £34m exit clause BEFORE the Euros'
16/05/24 08:59The Dutch full-back has been an integral part of Xabi Alonso's title-winning Bayer Leverkusen side this campaign, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions at the BayArena.
Bayern Munich 'fighting to KEEP Thomas Tuchel' despite announcing his planned exit in February... with the German giants struggling in their attempts to find a replacement
15/05/24 23:51It has been a tough campaign for the Bundesliga giants, who have missed out on the domestic title for the first time in 12 years and were knocked out of the Champions League.
Premier League club demand staggering '£86MILLION compensation for manager' - four times the record - as Bayern Munich 'try to poach him' to replace Thomas Tuchel
13/05/24 11:02Bayern were willing to pay roughly £15.5m but this was snubbed by the club's owner, despite the manager being keen on jetting off.
Real Madrid 'have began work on signing Florian Wirtz'... but want to wait until summer 2025 for Bayer Leverkusen star
12/05/24 11:32Real Madrid are reportedly aiming to make Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz their marquee signing for the 2025-26 season. This summer is set to be busy for Los Blancos, with Kylian Mbappe available.
THE EURO FILES: The Year of the Underdog! Joselu and Edin Terzic are proof you can always earn another chance... PLUS, why Jadon Sancho makes my Champions League XI
10/05/24 23:33PETE JENSON: Joselu has only played 1,900 minutes so, at a goal every 112 minutes, he has the best strike-rate in the squad.
Better late than never! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are leading the way for decisive last minute goals this season... and are closely followed by a surprise Premier League club
10/05/24 15:56What is particularly staggering is that Leverkusen could go the whole season without losing a game, should they come away unscathed in their final two league fixtures.
Bayer Leverkusen smash record for Europe's longest unbeaten run with 97th-minute equaliser to reach the Europa League final - their TWELFTH stoppage-time game-changer of an incredible season
09/05/24 22:59Bayer Leverkusen have set a new European record of 49 games unbeaten after Josip Stanisic netted yet another last-gasp equaliser to seal a 2-2 draw with Roma.
Erik ten Hag 'will NOT succeed Thomas Tuchel as Bayern boss' after Man United manager was linked with the job... as new leading candidate to replace the German emerges
07/05/24 20:17Bayern's director of sport, Max Eberl, held talks with Ten Hag but he is no longer in the running to replace Thomas Tuchel, Tuchel is set to leave at the end of the season.
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso's side make history by equaling longest unbeaten run in world football as they dispatch Bundesliga rivals with ease
05/05/24 17:23Bayer Leverkusen continued their incredible unbeaten run as they dispatched Eintracht Frankfurt with ease.
Bayer Leverkusen are just TWO games away from breaking Benfica's 48-game record that has stood for 59 years... but which British clubs feature in the top 10 longest unbeaten runs?
03/05/24 10:20The victory marked 47 games since the club last tasted defeat in all competitions, dating back to a 3-0 loss to Bochum on the final day of the 2022-23 season.
Premier League boss emerges as shock favourite to replace Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager after Ralf Rangnick 'turns down the German giants'
02/05/24 09:04The Champions League semi-finalists have been on the hunt for a new boss since it was announced Tuchel (right) would depart at the end of the season, but are having little luck in their search.
Ralf Rangnick 'TURNS DOWN' Bayern Munich job, forcing them to turn to 'Plan D' after Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann rejected taking over
02/05/24 08:04Ralf Rangnick has reportedly rejected the chance to replace Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager in the summer.
DANNY MURPHY: If Mohamed Salah goes, at least it will be for a big fee ...but keeping Virgil van Dijk is the key for new boss Arne Slot as he looks to fill Jurgen Klopp's huge shoes
27/04/24 21:30DANNY MURPHY: There was no ideal candidate out there to replace Klopp because they are such huge shoes to fill. Not just in terms of team-building, but the relationship he had with the fans and the city.
Peter Crouch sends 'difficult' Liverpool warning to incoming manager Arne Slot but praises Feyenoord boss' heavy metal football' - as Andy Robertson insists the Reds' focus is on giving Jurgen Klopp a 'farewell he deserves'
27/04/24 12:01Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch (inset) has warned incoming Reds boss Arne Slot (left) that it will be 'difficult' to replace Jurgen Klopp (right) in the Anfield dugout at the end of the season.
Xabi Alonso was RIGHT to reject Liverpool and Bayern Munich, Didi Hamann claims... as he opens up on the Bayer Leverkusen boss' rapid rise to the top - and what's next for his former team-mate
27/04/24 08:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: Alonso (pictured) has enjoyed an extremely successful season in charge of Leverkusen, and Hamann is full of praise for the Spaniard.
Liverpool's Arne Slot bill could reach more than £13m as Reds tell Feyenoord they will improve offer for manager and staff, BUT Dutch side will not allow entire backroom team to be wiped out
26/04/24 17:36Liverpool have communicated their intention to make an improved offer to Feyenoord for Arne Slot as they close in on appointing their new head coach.
Bayern Munich fans start a petition urging club to KEEP Thomas Tuchel as head coach this summer... and insist they 'don't want' frontrunner Ralf Rangnick after Man United flop confirms talks with Bundesliga giants
26/04/24 09:24The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager (left) was handed his marching orders at the end of February after overseeing a turbulent ten months with the serial champions.Arne Slot says he would be 'CRAZY' not to take next step in his career with Liverpool after watching his Feyenoord side win, with Dutchman 'confident' over deal being struck to replace Jurgen Klopp
25/04/24 19:06Arne Slot says he has every confidence that Liverpool and Feyenoord will soon reach an agreement for him to become the new Anfield boss next season.
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool chief Michael Edwards have 'obviously fallen out', believes Jamie Carragher - as he gives his opinion on managerial target Arne Slot's expected arrival
25/04/24 10:11Jamie Carragher believes there is a rift between outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and chief Michael Edwards - citing the return of the latter is because of the German's imminent exit.
Liverpool close in on Arne Slot as their next manager with talks developing quickly to take over from Jurgen Klopp - and deal for Dutchman could even be concluded by THIS WEEKEND
24/04/24 21:56Liverpool are closing in on Arne Slot as they work on a deal with Feyenoord to make him their next manager and succeed Jurgen Klopp in the dug-out at Anfield.
Cesc Fabregas proves he's not lost a step as he dusts off his boots for a London five-a-side... after praising Arsenal's 'maturity' in recovering from their recent wobble and offering his honest opinion on his other old club Chelsea
24/04/24 21:00The 36-year-old called time on his illustrious 20-year-long playing career in July 2023 having won two Premier League titles, two European Championships , a Champions League title, and a World Cup.
Xabi Alonso fumes 'no long balls' at his Bayer Leverkusen stars during training as fans hail Spaniard for 'practicing what he's preaching' during intense coaching drill
24/04/24 16:04Fans heaped praise on Xabi Alonso's (left) masterclass coaching after the Bayer Leverkusen boss showcased his former playing skills during an intense training session with his players.
Liverpool open talks with Feyenoord after identifying Arne Slot as the ideal candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp... as Reds face £8.5m compensation fee to land the Dutchman
24/04/24 10:14Slot, who was considered by both Tottenham and Chelsea last summer, has found success since joining the Dutch side in 2021 and has become one of the most progressive coaches in Europe.
Liverpool's SIX contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp after Ruben Amorim 'distanced himself from Anfield': Ex-Spurs target Arne Slot is the new shock favourite, but who else is in the running this summer?
23/04/24 20:00After the disappointment of missing out on Xabi Alonso, it appears Liverpool have also been dealt a blow in their bid to land Ruben Amorim as their next manager.
Arne Slot has been compared to Pep Guardiola, is 'the most attack-minded coach in the Netherlands since Johan Cruyff' and 'holds all the power at Feyenoord'... what Liverpool fans can expect if he replaces Jurgen Klopp
23/04/24 17:40The Feyenoord boss has emerged as a strong contender to succeed Klopp. Slot is a cutting-edge operator with an exciting brand of football, and could prove to be a shrewd appointment.
Jose Mourinho would be 'unfazed' by replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool as ex-Red Dietmar Hamann tips former Chelsea and Man United boss as a possible Anfield successor
23/04/24 16:23Jose Mourinho (inset) has been named as the potential ideal replacement for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the Reds boss announced his shock decision to leave Anfield in the summer.
Arne Slot emerges as strong contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager after pursuit of bookies' favourite Ruben Amorim appears to go cold
23/04/24 14:35Slot, who was considered by both Tottenham and Chelsea last summer, is an ambitious man and has always wanted to test himself on the biggest stage.
Ruben Amorim will NOT be the next Liverpool OR West Ham manager, 'source close to the Sporting Lisbon manager claims' - after whistle-stop trip to London for Hammers talks
23/04/24 10:52The Sporting Lisbon manager has been the focus of significant interest by both the Reds - who will say goodbye to Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, and West Ham.
Unai Emery agrees a new three-year contract at Aston Villa to snub his spot on Bayern Munich's shortlist - and now they look set to turn to Man United flop Ralf Rangnick after Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann rejections
23/04/24 10:33After taking over a side who were just one point clear of the relegation zone, Emery guided them to a seventh place finish and qualification for the Europa Conference League.
Bayern Munich 'are considering appointing an interim coach in a bid to WAIT for No 1 target Xabi Alonso... or outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp'
23/04/24 08:24The former Bayern Munich midfielder has enjoyed a prodigious stint in charge of the Bundesliga side, and in just his second season at the helm, helped them to secure their first-ever league title.
Jose Mourinho to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager odds are HALVED after the ex-Chelsea and Man United boss was seen in attendance at Craven Cottage for their victory over Fulham
22/04/24 16:46The Portuguese manager , who has been out of work since he was sacked by Roma in January , was in attendance at Craven Cottage as Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
West Ham hold talks over ambitious move for Liverpool target Ruben Amorim should David Moyes leave the club... with former Wolves and Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui also viewed as a potential replacement
22/04/24 15:14West Ham United have held talks with Liverpool managerial target Ruben Amorim and ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as potential replacements for David Moyes.
Bayer Leverkusen always believed Xabi Alonso would snub Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to continue their fairytale, says chief Simon Rolfes... as he warns big clubs circling around their top talents
21/04/24 08:15Alonso, 42, is the hottest property in coaching after guiding Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title triumph - and they could yet scoop two more trophies.
Sporting Lisbon 'braced for exodus of star players to the Premier League' if Ruben Amorim leaves for Liverpool... with one potentially following him to Anfield
21/04/24 07:29The 39-year-old Portuguese is the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the running.
Inside Xabi Alonso's life off the pitch: A model wife Peter Crouch once took a shine to, a love for vintage cars and watches that earned him the nickname 'James Bond' and his unexpected interest in Gaelic Football
20/04/24 07:24After Bayer Leverkusen's ecstatic celebrations had died down a bit, the hero who masterminded it all - coach Xabi Alonso - found time for family.
Xabi Alonso and his GLEEFUL Bayer Leverkusen staff react to finding out Europa League semi-final opponent, as footage prompts fans to warn German champions about underestimating Roma
19/04/24 16:09In his first full season in charge at the BayArena, Alonso has enjoyed unprecedented success at the club, leading them to their first ever Bundesliga title.
Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka sends rallying cry to his old team-mates after back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich left them at risk of missing out on silverware this season
19/04/24 10:10The Gunners have enjoyed an incredible season that has seen them play some superb football under Mikel Arteta, but defeats to Villa and Bayern has dealt a huge blow to the campaign.
Premier League suffer yet ANOTHER critical blow in UEFA coefficient rankings after West Ham and Liverpool Europa League defeats... with hopes of earning an extra Champions League spot all but over
18/04/24 23:51It would take Aston Villa winning all of their remaining Europa Conference League games and for German clubs to have an absolute disaster in their European semi-finals.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso hints that David Moyes calling his bench a 'disgrace' last week sparked bust-up with West Ham dug-out in return leg that saw two assistant coaches sent off
18/04/24 23:04The Hammers were knocked out after Leverkusen came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium, with their 2-0 victory at the BayArena giving them a 3-1 win on aggregate.
Michail Antonio BLASTS officials in post-match rant following West Ham's Europa League loss to Bayer Leverkusen... as the forward insists his side 'remained professional' despite quarter-final frustrations
18/04/24 22:38The Hammers came up short in their bid to pull off the almost impossible against the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions, drawing 1-1 on the night but losing 3-1 on aggregate.
West Ham 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen (1-3 on agg): Hammers gave everything against a team that appear to be invincible as Xabi Alonso's side reach Europa League semi-finals
18/04/24 21:02WEST HAM 1-1 BAYER LEVERKUSEN (agg 1-3) - KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: There is a reason Xabi Alonso's side are now 44 games unbeaten this season.
EPISODE 78: It's All Kicking Off! - OFFICIAL: Man City win the Premier League again!
18/04/24 15:08It's All Kicking Off!' is back once again for its Monday instalment.
EPISODE 63: It's All Kicking Off! - The League Cup final is like a World Cup final for Poch!'
18/04/24 15:06Dominic King and Chris Sutton return to your ears for the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' We start off by discussing the League Cup final at Wembley
EPISODE 60: It's All Kicking Off! - Why David Moyes should LEAVE West Ham
18/04/24 15:05Ian and Chris return to dissect the latest news in the world of football...but this edition's been recorded from the comfort of their own homes, due to the hectic lives our hosts live
EPISODE 51: It's All Kicking Off! - Why Klopp quit - and who Liverpool should go for now
18/04/24 15:02Ian and Chris return for an emergency chat after Jurgen Klopp announced he'll leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
West Ham are long shots at 12/1 to overturn their first leg deficit and progress against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League quarter-finals - with new German champions 1/66 to reach the final four
18/04/24 11:10SponsoredLeverkusen have enjoyed a memorable season, with Xabi Alonso's side remaining unbeaten, while they clinched the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history on Sunday.
David Moyes hopes newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are still DRUNK from their celebrations as they try overturn a two-goal deficit in the Europa League
17/04/24 15:28David Moyes hopes Bayer Leverkusen's players are still drunk from downing giant steins of beer when West Ham take on newly-crowned Bundesliga champions.
Inside the rise of Jeremie Frimpong: From hat-tricks in two games on the same day before joining Man City's academy to the heart and soul of Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title party - and now he's a key target for Man United
16/04/24 18:00Frimpong certainly has plenty to smile about at the moment. The Dutch right wing-back has played an important role in Leverkusen's extraordinary season.
Bayern Munich 'closing in on the reappointment of Julian Nagelsmann' to replace Thomas Tuchel after missing out on Xabi Alonso - but 'are also monitoring current Premier League boss' as final decision looms
16/04/24 17:18The German club have been on the hunt for a new manager since revealing earlier this year that they would be moving on from Thomas Tuchel, and had been tipped to appoint Xabi Alonso.
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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
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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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
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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
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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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
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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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
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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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
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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
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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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
