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22/08/24 22:02
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois announced on Thursday that he would no longer play for the Belgium national team under current manager Domenico Tedesco. Courtois, widely regarded as one of the best keepers in the world, was left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 following a row with Tedesco last year. He was replaced by Koen Casteels for the Euros. 'I feel privileged to have had the honour of wearing the national jersey. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being able to do so more than 100 times,' Courtois posted via his social media accounts....read
Kevin De Bruyne is Man City's headline star but his openness to 'incredible money' move - despite his £425,000-a-week Premier League wage - and his wife's desire for an 'exotic adventure' makes Saudi Arabia switch a real possibility
22/07/24 14:24There are some fans who might find a hint of irony in the idea that Manchester City's crowning jewel could be lured away by the promise of riches elsewhere.Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange... after the Belgian defender accused the France captain of diving during Euro 2024 last-16 clash
01/07/24 18:39Mbappe rubbed salt in the wounds of the former Tottenham defender as he ran straight to him and shouted words in the Belgan's direction after the own-goal.France 1-0 Belgium - Euro 2024 RECAP: Les Bleus finally find a breakthrough after dire first 84 minutes as sub Randal Kolo Muani scores deflected effort in last-16 encounter
01/07/24 15:01Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as France take on Belgium in the round-of-16 at Euro 2024 from Dusseldorf.Belgium apologise for controversial video of Amadou Onana chanting that he will 'tackle Kylian Mbappe in the shin' during Euro 2024 clash with France - after being encouraged by comedian
29/06/24 13:44The midfielder chanted that he would commit the misdemeanour after being spurred on by Belgian comedian Pablo Andres. Belgium will take on France in the last 16 of Euro 2024.Euro 2024 Round-of-16 TV picks in full as England look to make the most of favourable draw and France given blockbuster tie with Belgium
28/06/24 11:06The European Championships round-of-16 gets underway on Saturday, June 29 and this is where you can watch every game.Barcelona are 'set to rival Man United for Everton's Amadou Onana' with Sean Dyche facing battle to keep midfield star... and Barca make him 'key target as interest in Joshua Kimmich cools'
28/06/24 10:42Everton and Belgium star Onana, 22, has inflated his stock price with two solid seasons under his belt on Merseyside. Manchester United and Arsenal have previously been reported as suitors.England's last 16 opponents don't park the bus and love to attack... Slovakia WILL leave lots of space
26/06/24 21:51NATHAN SALT: Expectations may not be high among England fans. But here is what we should be looking out for from the men standing in the way of the team's progression to the quarter-finals...Ukraine 0-0 Belgium: Serhiy Rebrov's side are dumped out of Group E after failing to bypass Belgium in goalless stalemate... with the Red Devils handed a tricky test versus France after second-place finish
26/06/24 17:56MATT BARLOW AT THE STUTTGART ARENA: Serhiy Rebrov's side go in cruel fashion out despite finishing bottom on goal difference despite earning four points like all the teams in Group E.Slovakia 1-1 Romania and Ukraine 0-0 Belgium - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Ukraine crash OUT with Belgians to play France after Slovaks and Romanians got the draw they needed
26/06/24 14:47Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Belgium take on Ukraine in the final game of Group E.England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal
25/06/24 18:55England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.Ian Wright slams decision to disallow Romelu Lukaku's goal in Belgium's 2-0 win over Romania... as Ange Postecoglou jokes 'don't get me started' about new technology
22/06/24 23:27Lukaku thought he had doubled Belgium's lead on Saturday night before semi-automatic technology called him offside in a hair-splitting decision.Belgium 2-0 Romania: Domenico Tedesco's side respond to critics with Kevin De Bruyne on the scoresheet... while Romelu Lukaku has ANOTHER goal ruled out at Euro 2024
22/06/24 20:50MATT BARLOW IN COLOGNE: The Belgians are back in the game. After a false start to Euro 2024 they burst into life with a goal by Youri Tielemans in 73 seconds to rock Romania.Belgium 2-0 Romania - Euro 2024 RECAP: Red Devils secure vital win thanks to Tielemans and De Bruyne
22/06/24 17:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Belgium take on Romania in their second game in Group E.Why Romania have emerged as Euro 2024's surprise package: Blessed with hidden talent and hungry to make history, the Tricolorii have all the tools to pile more misery on Belgium
22/06/24 12:34Not many people expected Romania to make it out of a group which consists of Belgium and Ukraine. These sides field Premier League megastars from Kevin De Bruyne to Oleksandr Zinchenko.Fans lose their minds at Amadou Onana's 'unreal' switch into English accent... as he complains 'Andre is not even my name, mate' in awkward interview moment after being confused with Man United goalkeeper
18/06/24 20:46His 'unreal' switch from French to English came during an awkward media round after Belgium lost their opening Euro 2024 fixture against Slovakia 1-0.Belgium 0-1 Slovakia: Romelu Lukaku has TWO goals disallowed by VAR as Ivan Schranz's early strike gives his side the biggest ever European Championship upset by FIFA rankings
17/06/24 17:59AADAM PATEL AT THE WALDSTADION, FRANKFURT: On Sunday, Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona said that 'what matters is not losing' to Belgium. His players did that and went one better.Belgium 0-1 Slovakia - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Romelu Lukaku's bad day continues as he has TWO goals ruled out after spurning three first-half chances with Red Devils going in search of equaliser
17/06/24 14:31This was Mail Sport's live blog for Belgium vs Slovakia for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Revealed: Why Thibaut Courtois isn't playing for Belgium at Euro 2024 despite playing in the Champions League final... as Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels and Luton's Thomas Kaminski get the nod
17/06/24 12:05Despite Courtois starting for Real Madrid in their Champions League final victory against Borussia Dortmund, he was missing from his country's 26-man group.Supercomputer predicts who is most likely to crash out of Euro 2024 early with current holders Italy among the tournament favourites in the most danger - but should England fans be concerned?
14/06/24 15:02Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.From a World Cup winner, to a Barcelona legend... to someone who played for Sussex County side Southwick FC! The playing careers of the 24 managers at Euro 2024 before they swapped the pitch for the dugout
14/06/24 12:31The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.In-ball tech to aid officials, the inspiration for the tournament anthem and the cartoon character behind Belgium's away kit... things you might not know about Euro 2024
14/06/24 11:13Ahead of the tournament's opening match between the host nation Germany and Scotland, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the things you might not know about Euro 2024.Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.Euro 2024 10 stars to watch: DANNY MURPHY picks out the 21-year-old we'll all be drooling over, a resurgent striker who's a threat to England and a defender wanted by Liverpool and Man United
12/06/24 21:00DANNY MURPHY: I've rarely seen a player dribble past opponents with such ease and I'd be amazed if we aren't all drooling over the 21-year-old.Belgium announce their final squad for Euro 2024 as head coach Domenico Tedesco names just 25 players for the tournament... with Red Devils set to leave one superstar at home
07/06/24 20:01Belgium have confirmed their squad for this month's Euros, and unusually have only picked a 25-man squad to go to Germany.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Belgium: 'Golden Generation' failed to deliver silverware with a quarter-final exit at Euro 2020... but Domenico Tedesco's new guard still boasts young talent to complement captain Kevin De Bruyne
05/06/24 12:07Led by new coach Domenico Tedesco, Belgium will be hoping they can finally meet expectations at the European championship after a quarter-final knockout in 2020.FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.Prospective Everton owners 777 Partners have their assets FROZEN in Belgium amid financial troubles at group's club Standard Liege - after being granted a two-week extension to prove they are fit for Toffees' takeover
16/05/24 23:06Further payment issues - in this case an alleged defaulted payment to the company which owns the club's stadium - have prompted an intervention from the Belgian courts.Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.The heartwarming moment Jude Bellingham gives his jacket to mascot in a wheelchair as England players line up in the pouring rain before game against Belgium
27/03/24 09:18Bellingham starred again for the Three Lions as his side drew 2-2 at Wembley on Tuesday evening, scoring a late equaliser with what was the last kick of the game in England's final match of the break.Gareth Southgate reveals why Marcus Rashford didn't play against Belgium... as the Three Lions boss explains the Man United forward's absence WASN'T due to injury
27/03/24 08:36Jude Bellingham's late equaliser ensured the Three Lions didn't lose both of their games in the latest international break , with the Real Madrid star slotting home to make it 2-2.Aston Villa fans joke that Youri Tielemans 'can't buy a start' for the club, but was scoring for free with Belgium, netting twice in the first-half against England
26/03/24 20:58Aston Villa fans have expressed their astonishment at Youri Tielemans' first-half performance for Belgium against England, after failing to shine at club level.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.Inside Domenico Tedesco's new-look Belgium: Jeremy Doku, Man United target Lois Openda and Johan Bakayoko are the new stars - but Golden Generation veteran Romelu Lukaku is still going strong
26/03/24 16:23The team that arrives at Wembley on Tuesday night bears little resemblance to the big beast of old, with only a few players from those glory days clinging on to starting-XI status.Man City star Jeremy Doku breaks silence over his controversial high tackle on Alexis Mac Allister... and admits he was worried Michael Oliver would award Liverpool a last-minute penalty
26/03/24 07:01Jeremy Doku has spoken for the first time about his controversial chest-high challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and insisted: 'It wasn't a penalty.'Republic of Ireland 0-0 Belgium: Brighton's Evan Ferguson pays the penalty for missed spot kick as hosts narrowly fail to claim a notable scalp for interim head coach John O'Shea
23/03/24 22:47Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland passed up the opportunity to hand interim head coach John O'Shea a notable scalp against Belgium.Belgian football club OH Leuven release beer-inspired third kit in homage to the birthplace of Stella Artois - with help from fans and developed by AI
18/03/24 10:09OH Leuven released the kit over the weekend and it was used for the first time in their 1-0 Belgian Pro League victory over Mechelen on Sunday, sealed in dramatic fashion in the 91st minute.Eden Hazard explains why he's not sure he would want to play for Man City boss Pep Guardiola - who he says 'demands a lot'
19/02/24 09:28Hazard had a storied career at Chelsea , scoring 110 goals and assisting 92 more in 352 games in west London across a seven-year stint, becoming one of the most lethal forwards in the game.Eden Hazard reveals why he turned up at Real Madrid a stone overweight after £150m move from Chelsea... as retired star admits he was sometimes so lazy he didn't even want the ball in training
03/02/24 11:37Hazard's weight quickly became an issue after he joined Zinedine Zidane's Real squad on their pre-season tour of North America in 2019.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.When does Euro 2024 start and what are the key dates? Everything you need to know ahead of next year's major tournament in Germany
01/12/23 12:58Hosts Germany will be looking to turn their misfortunes around by going all the way on home soil. The national team appointed Julian Nagelsmann earlier this summer.Arsenal star Leandro Trossard leaves fans stunned by 'crazy' piece of skill for Belgium... with one supporter claiming 'it's that insane it looks edited'
20/11/23 11:36While it was a game to remember for Lukaku, it was Trossard who provided the viral moment of the match when he executed a sensational trick to evade a defender's challenge.France could be distracted by Kylian Mbappe's future, hosts Germany lurch from one crisis to the next and Spain, Italy and Co are unconvincing: Why England CAN win Euro 2024 next year
16/11/23 21:19Harry Kane is in blistering form and Jude Bellingham is Europe's most exciting talent - England have reasons to be optimistic about the Euros. But what about their rivals?Everton star Amadou Onana turns up for Belgium duty in a black pleated skirt and a Louis Vuitton handbag - and is praised as 'a child of his time' for his bold wardrobe choices
15/11/23 16:48Onana and Everton have enjoyed a surprisingly strong start to the season, winning six of their last nine games after having been touted as one of the sides to be flirting with relegation this term.Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor admits Alex Greenwood's 'nasty' head injury in Women's Nations League match was a scary moment as he announces she will miss Arsenal clash
03/11/23 16:27Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor admitted seeing Alex Greenwood in 'distress' was a scary moment after the defender suffered a 'nasty' head injury in England's defeat by Belgium.England 1-0 Belgium: Lauren Hemp's first half goal is enough for the Lionesses to return to winning ways as Fran Kirby makes her first international appearance in more than a year
27/10/23 20:39ENGLAND 1-0 BELGIUM - KATHRYN BATTE AT THE KING POWER: Lauren Hemp's first half strike was enough to take the Lionesses above the Red Flames in their group.Premier League clubs will look to offer support to Sweden and Belgium players involved in the suspended game - after two Sweden fans were killed in 'brutal terrorist attack' before the match in Brussels
17/10/23 16:00Two Swedish fans sporting national team jerseys were shot dead, and a third was injured, on Boulevard d'Ypres less than three kilometres away from the stadium 45 minutes before kick-off.Fit-again Fran Kirby returns to Sarina Wiegman's England squad after missing the World Cup due to injury - as Lionesses boss insists they feel safe to travel to travel to Belgium later this month after Monday's terrorist attacks
17/10/23 15:38Sarina Wiegman insisted she feels safe to travel to Belgium for England's Nations League fixture this month after two Swedish nationals were shot dead in a terrorist attack in Brussels on Monday.Sweden could be FORCED to play the rest of their match against Belgium under UEFA rules - despite their hosts being willing to accept a 1-1 draw and players flying home after two fans were shot dead
17/10/23 11:58Monday night's match at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels was suspended at half-time when news of the tragic incident filtered through.Sweden captain Victor Lindelof calls for their match with Belgium NOT to restart after 'ISIS gunman' targeted and killed two Swedish fans, with players flying home overnight after they refused to play
17/10/23 06:51Sweden captain Victor Lindelof has called for his country's Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium not to be finished after two Swedish supporters were shot dead in a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels.Reims' English head coach Will Still among the spectators locked in the stadium as 31-year-old describes experience as a 'blur for everyone' after Belgium's game against Sweden is abandoned after terror attack in Brussels
16/10/23 23:10The game was abandoned at half time after two fans were shot dead outside the ground with the alleged perpetrator and gunman still on the loose after gloating over the killings online.Belgium and Sweden share updates with UEFA confirming their Euro 2024 qualifier is ABANDONED after two fans are murdered in attack causing stadium lockdown in Brussels
16/10/23 22:31The European Championship qualifier was halted at half time on Monday evening after two football fans were shot dead in the city with the perpetrator still on the loose.Romeo Lavia gives Chelsea a major scare after suffering an ankle injury in training - with Blues sweating on the results of scans for their new £58m midfielder
08/09/23 11:16ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Lavia, a £58m signing from Southampton, is having his injury assessed today after he went over on his ankle during a session on Thursday following a challenge.Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazard drops hint he is close to retirement, insisting 'it's time to enjoy life by drinking a few beers' in new Belgium documentary
06/09/23 18:21Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazard has dropped a hint that retirement is edging closer in a new documentary series on the Belgian national team.Eden Hazard has gone from being an £89m Galactico to being left on the scrapheap when available for free - and Premier League clubs are turning him down over fitness fears
03/09/23 12:37Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was effusive in his praise when presenting Eden Hazard at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019.Romelu Lukaku once said he'd 'run through brick walls' for Jose Mourinho, a coach who understands the Belgian 'needs love'... after their mixed time together at Chelsea and Man United, will third time be a charm at Roma?
29/08/23 20:36Enter Mourinho, the one coach who did want Lukaku. Roma's owner, the Friedkin family, were very much on board and have worked energetically to get the deal done.Fulham confirm the signing of Timothy Castagne from Leicester for £13.5m - with the Belgian defender penning a four-year deal at Craven Cottage
29/08/23 09:42Marco Silva has been desperately attempting to reinforce his squad following a mixed start to the new Premier League season and views the versatile defender as a perfect fit.Romelu Lukaku 'could be STUCK at Chelsea' as Dusan Vlahovic part-exchange deal with Juventus stalls... and the unwanted Belgian striker 'still hasn't spoken to Mauricio Pochettino'
22/08/23 14:47Lukaku, 30, has been training with Chelsea's Under 21 team and wasn't allocated a first-team squad number for this season in anticipation of a move away.Thierry Henry is named France's new U21 head coach - with the Arsenal and Barcelona legend set to lead the team at next year's Olympic Games in Paris
21/08/23 23:23Former France striker Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025, the French Football Federation said in a statement on Monday.Man City: Kevin De Bruyne will undergo surgery in Belgium for his hamstring injury, with the playmaker set to be out for FOUR months
17/08/23 17:30Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne limped off in the first half against Burnley in the Premier League season opener last week and is now reportedly set to have surgery in Belgium.Juventus ultras unfurl banner opposing Romelu Lukaku signing and telling him to 'stay at Inter Milan' with Chelsea looking to swap the Belgian forward with Dusan Vlahovic
09/08/23 11:48ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The Curva Sud displayed a banner outside the Allianz Stadium which read: 'Lukaku stay in Milan, we already have a second goalkeeper.'Romelu Lukaku shares cryptic Instagram post amid links to Juventus after snubbing a return to Inter Milan... as he claims 'when hate doesn't work, they start telling lies'
23/07/23 08:40ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Belgium's record goalscorer, having pledged his commitment to Inter - where he has had two spells - subsequently then started to listen to offers from rivals Juventus .Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hits the beach with bikini-clad new wife Mishel Gerzig during their honeymoon in Formentera
06/07/23 12:37The Real Madrid and Belgian goalkeeper, 31, and his model wife, 26, looked in high spirits as they relaxed on the sand and took a dip in the sea.How Thibaut Courtois struggles to keep his love life out of football: Love triangle with De Bruyne, bitter split from pregnant girlfriend and now questions if his marriage to Israeli model sparked Belgium walk-out
25/06/23 11:49He may be a safe pair of hands in between the sticks, but off the pitch Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois often lets love trouble spill over into his football career.Euro Under-21 round-up: Abel Ruiz scores tournament's FASTEST-EVER goal as Spain beat Croatia to qualify for knock-outs, with Portugal on the brink of elimination following Netherlands draw
24/06/23 23:50In what was a tightly-contested game, Ruiz, of Braga, raced from kick-off to stun his opponents, who are now out of the competition. Spain will now fight it out with Ukraine to win Group B.Ex-Premier League and Belgium striker Cedric Roussel dead at 45 after having heart attack in town square, with emergency services tragically unable to revive former Wolves and Coventry man
24/06/23 15:15Roussel, who was capped three times by his country in 2003, played for the likes of Coventry and Wolves in a long career in the game. After retiring in 2015, he began a career in real estate.Gary and Phil Neville both starred at Man United, the Toures won the Premier League title... and it's a close call for the Laudrups and Inzaghis! Mail Sport rates football's best brothers
24/06/23 12:45It was an exciting 24 hours for the Bellingham family, seeing world-class star Jude seal a £113million switch to Real Madrid on the same day younger brother Jobe joined Sunderland for £1.5m.Yannick Carrasco slams Thibaut Courtois claiming older players in the Belgian squad are 'disappointed with the goalkeeper's reaction' amid captaincy row
21/06/23 18:08Romelu Lukaku was named captain ahead of the Real Madrid goalkeeper for their 1-1 draw against Austria in the absence of usual skipper Kevin de Bruyne.Belgium's golden generation were world No 1 for FOUR YEARS but have nothing to show for it despite boasting De Bruyne, Hazard and Lukaku in their primes - before in-fighting saw them crumble
21/06/23 15:24The Red Devils were ranked No 1 in FIFA's rankings for four years straight between 2018 and 2022 but came away with nothing to show for it despite boasting some of the world's best talent.Estonia 0-3 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku's first-half brace and Johan Bakayoko late strike see visitors continue unbeaten start to Euro 2024 qualifiers
20/06/23 20:39ESTONIA 0-3 BELGIUM: Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice in three minutes and Johan Bakayoko netted his first international goal as Belgium beat Estonia.Thibaut Courtois's fiancee wades into his Belgium 'walk-out' spat, posting a photo of his strapped knee on their private jet - and hits out at manager - after fall-out over Romelu Lukaku being captain
20/06/23 07:59The Real Madrid stopper claimed he was absent because of a knee injury as the Red Devils prepare to play Estonia in their latest Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday night.Thibaut Courtois DENIES Belgium boss Domenico Tedesco's claims he refused to travel to play Estonia due to a captaincy spat... as he insists he pulled out of the squad due to a knee injury
19/06/23 23:57Earlier Tedesco insisted the Real Madrid goalkeeper had refused to travel for the match due to being 'offended' at being overlooked for the captaincy against Austria on Saturday.Thibaut Courtois' team-mates 'are questioning if his Belgium walk-out is linked to his marriage to model fiancee next week' after he lashed out at lack of respect and 4am calls failed to talk him round
19/06/23 15:47Courtois is due to marry his fiancée, Israeli supermodel Mishel Gerzig, in the south of France next week in what will be a two-day party with more than 300 guests set to attend his special day.Thibaut Courtois 'fails to show up for Belgium duty' in spat over Romelu Lukaku being named captain ahead of him on 100th cap with wife-to-be watching - and 'after dressing room row'
19/06/23 07:47In the absence of usual skipper Kevin De Bruyne, Lukaku led the Red Devils out on Saturday with Courtois passed over for the role in a pre-planned move by Domenico Tedesco.Eden Hazard 'plans to RETIRE after ripping up his Real Madrid contract at 32 - and will stay in the Spanish capital to live' rather than continue his career
08/06/23 07:39The Belgian forward brought a premature close to his dismal stay at the Santiago Bernabeu , drawing a close to his Real Madrid career a year before the end of his contract.Former Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld scores a STUNNING 94th-minute equaliser to deliver his hometown club Royal Antwerp their first league title in 66 YEARS... capping off a chaotic five-minute spell that saw the title change hands THREE TIMES
04/06/23 20:08After a long ball was played forward, the ball was laid off for Alderweireld who rocketed in an effort into the top left corner, sparking wild celebrations among his teammates.Romelu Lukaku says he's 'grateful to Thierry Henry' after reaching Champions League final - as Arsenal legend reveals he texted the Inter Milan striker 'every day' after Belgium's shock early World Cup exit
17/05/23 03:32Romelu Lukaku and legendary striker Thierry Henry shared some nice words for each other while speaking on their relationship after Inter Milan's win over AC Milan in the Champions LeagueEx-Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld reveals vile death threats aimed at his family after scoring in Royal Antwerp's Belgian Pro League victory against Genk
09/05/23 12:39Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has revealed a sickening message he has received on social media, containing threats against his family.Romelu Lukaku 'will return to Chelsea against his will at the end of the season'... as Inter Milan are 'unable and unwilling to finance another move' for the Belgian after his disappointing spell on loan
17/04/23 07:57However, the 29-year-old has struggled for consistency at the San Siro, scoring just seven goals in 24 games and he has missed significant periods of the season through injury.
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
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Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed as 'the master of football' and a 'gentleman' by the European papers - as they pay tribute to the former England boss
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'Private jet scheduled for Jadon Sancho to fly to Italy amid Juventus interest' but Serie A side only want a loan move for the Manchester United winger
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Noni Madueke has the last laugh with Wolves fans after being booed following his 'Everything about this place is S***' social media post
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Munching on together! Leeds fan hilariously struggles to salvage his pie during wild celebrations for Dan James' second goal
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EXCLUSIVEShelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade But he dreamed of a very different career
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Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation It was revealed previously that they hadn't spoken for 10 years
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert 'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Ilkay Gundogan lands in Manchester and meets Pep Guardiola at the City boss's restaurant as veteran club legend gets set to rejoin in free transfer
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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Revealed: The bizarre reason new Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo was initially left OUT of Blues' Europa Conference League squad
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Sven-Goran Eriksson gives poignant goodbye message as the terminally ill ex-England boss reveals how he wants Three Lions fans to remember him
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Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid for a second time this month as he finally looks to complete £35.8m move to Atletico with transfer saga nearing an end
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Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya posts bizarre 'sexual boogie' video, wearing a thong with his girlfriend, before it is REMOVED by Instagram after complaints
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'Still time to delete it': Joao Felix and Lamine Yamal troll Barcelona and Spain star after he goes public online with his new model influencer girlfriend
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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EXCLUSIVEHow Erling Haaland got deadlier than ever by DJing in Marbella, feasting on potato dumplings and zoning out on a superyacht
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Ralf Schumacher calls his ex-wife a LIAR and leaks her WhatsApp chats after she claimed she 'wasted her best years' on Michael's former F1 star brother
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Never change, Jamie Vardy! Leicester striker trolls Tottenham fans for the club's lack of a Premier League title - before an X-rated spat with Cristian Romero
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves