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Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations and contested by the best top-division European clubs, making it the most prestigious club competition in European football. The competition begins in late June with a preliminary round, three qualifying rounds, and a play-off round, all played over two legs. Qualified teams are drawn against each other for a group stage running from September to December. The best performers of that phase proceed to the knockout rounds, culminating with the final match in late May or early June.
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Even a sugar daddy couldn't help Rangers bridge the gap to Celtic now... how new UEFA Fair Play rules will affect spending on players
12/09/24 20:03
To close the gap on Celtic, Graeme Souness suspects his former club Rangers need to spend a figure in the region of £50million. Three or four quality signings, he believes, would make all the difference. There's a problem with that, of course. Speaking on the William Hill podcast Three Up Front, the former Ibrox boss acknowledged the brass tacks of the situation when he said: 'Rangers don't have the money right now. If they were to spend £50m, it'd be nip and tuck between the two of them.'...read
Erik ten Hag snaps back at Cristiano Ronaldo with jibe about Saudi Arabia after the star launched another attack on the Man United boss in an explosive interview with Rio Ferdinand
12/09/24 15:30CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag suggested that ex-Man United striker Ronaldo is out of touch with events at Old Trafford playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.Thierry Henry slams new Champions League format for having 'too many games'... but CBS pundit jokes its 'outstanding' for his TV career
12/09/24 12:27Thierry Henry believes the expanded Champions League format is overburdening players, as the ex-Arsenal star slammed the new model on Wednesday.Man City's hearing for 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules to begin on MONDAY - as Alan Shearer has his say
12/09/24 09:14City have been accused of financial impropriety spanning nine years from 2009 and the sternest punishment if found guilty is relegation. Points deductions and fines are also potential penalties.Wesley Fofana reveals he considered shock approach from former Champions League winners to leave Chelsea this summer amid fallout with Blues' team-mate Enzo Fernandez over 'racist' chant
11/09/24 19:42The Frenchman has become key to new boss Enzo Maresca's defence after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for the totality of the 2023-24 campaign.Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool
11/09/24 16:29Despite Klopp being adamant that he wants to have a break from football, he was contacted regarding a potential job.Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss... as he tells them to 'rebuild from bottom' with pointed Ruud van Nistelrooy dig
11/09/24 10:49Ronaldo is a legend at Old Trafford after scoring 145 goals in 326 appearances across two spells, while he also won nine trophies with the club.Aston Villa defend Champions League ticket pricing insisting they need to make 'difficult decisions' to ensure the club can compete financially - after fans were asked to fork out up to £97 to watch the club in Europe
10/09/24 18:32Tickets will cost as much as £97 for a home fixture - £82 for season ticket holders - with the cheapest tickets for adults setting back season ticket holders £70.Former PSV star facing 30 months in jail after causing car crash that killed four-year-old boy, as he withdraws appeal against his sentence
09/09/24 16:53Former PSV Eindhoven player Rai Vloet is facing a two-and-a-half year prison sentence for previously causing the death of a four-year-old boy in a car crash in the Netherlands in 2021.Real Madrid and Brazil star Rodrygo responds after shock Ballon d'Or snub amid fears of unrest at the Bernabeu following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe
09/09/24 07:49Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo continued to produce the goods on the field as he scored the only goal for his country in a 1-0 win over Ecuador on Saturday.Revealed: The 'MONSTER sum' Pep Guardiola will have to spend in the January transfer window as Man City 'look to strengthen'
08/09/24 13:09Manchester City chiefs are willing to give Pep Guardiola (inset) a huge sum to spend on his title-winning squad in the January transfer window in a bid to boost his side, according to reports.The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
08/09/24 12:02Leny Yoro (left) decided to join Manchester United in the summer transfer window after rejecting a huge approach from reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid.Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after club Supporters Trust was left asking officials to lower Champions League ticket prices
06/09/24 15:02Villa are preparing to compete in the Champions League for the first time in 41 years in a couple of weeks, but fans have been left frustrated by the cost of tickets for home match days.Bernardo Silva becomes the latest high-profile name to slam 'absurd' football calendar - as the Man City star echoes team-mate Kevin De Bruyne's concerns over player workload
06/09/24 12:20Silva (left) is preparing to play in his sixth match of the season when Portugal take on Scotland on Sunday, though the schedule is only going to pick up with European competition nearing.Mikel Arteta names forgotten Arsenal star in his 23-man Champions League squad... despite them not playing for the Gunners in more than a year
05/09/24 12:26On Wednesday, UEFA revealed the squads for all 36 teams competing in the competition, including Premier League challengers Manchester City , Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa .Champions League winner and former Manchester United star announces shock career move after making just ONE appearance for last club... ending eight-month search for new home
05/09/24 09:45The midfielder, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, is heading to Australia after signing with A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers.Arsenal edge closer to women's Champions League qualification with 6-0 drubbing of Rangers as Caitlin Foord scores four goals
04/09/24 22:06KATHRYN BATTE AT MEADOW PARK: Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0 to edge a step closer to Champions League qualification in front of supporters at Meadow Park.Aston Villa accused of 'exploiting' fans after hiking up ticket prices for Champions League matches
04/09/24 21:44Season ticket holders will have to stump up between £70 and £82 to watch Unai Emery's side, depending on where they sit in the ground, while non-season ticket holders must pay between £85 and £97.Aston Villa Supporters Trust call on club to lower 'extremely disappointing' Champions League ticket prices - with seats to set fans back as much as £97 in first campaign for 41 years
04/09/24 14:44Villa will compete in Europe's premier tournament for the first time in 41 years this season after finishing fourth in the Premier League table last campaign.Former Liverpool Premier League winner 'received offer from Sunderland during the summer transfer window'... as he closes in on a move to new club
04/09/24 08:54Sunderland reportedly made an offer to sign a former Liverpool player. The player was part of Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League winning squads.Former Champions League star joins OnlyFans! Ex-Bayern Munich and Juventus forward promises to 'make fans happy' after signing up to subscription platform
04/09/24 07:56The winger announced the launch of his OnlyFans page, joining a number of professional athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on the subscription platform.Real Madrid star Vinicius Jnr claims Spain should be removed as 2030 World Cup host unless action is taken over racism - after being the target of abuse SIXTEEN times
04/09/24 06:38Vinicius Jnr has claimed removing Spain as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup should be considered an option to ensure action continues to be taken to drive racism out of the game in the country.Amazon Prime reveal the first five Champions League games they will broadcast from the new format including matches from three Premier League teams
02/09/24 14:57The streaming giant will be showing the top Tuesday match each week during the all new league phase - after already showing their first games during the play-off round.BUTLAND: Rangers have a fortnight to stew over agonising Old Firm defeat ... and we've GOT to come back stronger
02/09/24 14:11Jack Butland believes Rangers must be prepared to endure a fortnight of pain if they are to make amends for Sunday's defeat at Parkhead.Arsenal suffer heavy blow as summer signing Mikel Merino is set to be sidelined for nearly TWO months - after he suffered a fractured shoulder in his first training session
02/09/24 14:03Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is set to miss close to two months with the fractured shoulder suffered in his first training session after joining.Clement calls for fans to be patient after Old Firm horror show leaves Rangers five points behind Celtic
01/09/24 19:13Philippe Clement pleaded for Rangers fans to be patient as his side fell five points off the pace in the Premiership following a comprehensive defeat to Celtic.Arsenal handed rare Champions League match on a THURSDAY night as new-look group stage fixtures are confirmed as part of competition's drastic shake-up
31/08/24 17:56The fixtures and dates for the upcoming group phase have been confirmed and a major overhaul will see clubs play matches across more slots than usual.Liverpool dealt nightmare run of fixtures which could derail their Premier League and Champions League ambitions under Arne Slot
31/08/24 17:53Liverpool have been dealt a major blow for this upcoming season as the Reds face a nightmare run of fixtures which includes facing Real Madrid and Manchester City in back to back ties.Micah Richards insists 'top player' Jack Grealish must 'do more' for Man City as struggling England star is handed first start of the season by Pep Guardiola
31/08/24 16:55Micah Richards (inset) wants to see Jack Grealish (left) rediscover his previous career best form at Manchester City after struggling with injuries during the club's last campaign.John Arne Riise reveals why he stopped clapping Liverpool fans singing his chant after 'harsh' changes to the words
31/08/24 11:45Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise has revealed why he stopped clapping a fan chant sung about him in the Anfield terraces during the ex-left-back's esteemed career at the club.Milan legend Clarence Seedorf insists football is struggling to create equal coaching opportunities for black managers... and urges more must be done to tackle the issue
31/08/24 09:21EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: Clarence Seedorf insists that football has a problem when it comes to equal opportunities for black managers and has called for more action.Liverpool youngster Stefan Bajcetic joins RB Salzburg on loan for the rest of the season... as he reunites with former Reds assistant Pep Lijnders
30/08/24 18:02The 19-year-old midfielder will seek to regain full match fitness and regular minutes this season after playing just once last season due to a serious calf injury.Eddie Howe 'will be SACKED if Newcastle don't get back in the Champions League', says former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan
30/08/24 15:42Howe has been in charge at St James' Park since November 2021. He was appointed soon after the club was taken over by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.Man United and Tottenham learn potential Europa League opponents as full list of 36 teams is confirmed ahead of Friday's draw
29/08/24 23:28All 36 teams, and the pots they will be placed in, have been confirmed following the conclusion of the play-off round on Thursday. The draw is due to take place on Friday afternoon.Champions League draw: Avoiding big guns offers Celtic fighting chance of progress in new-look elite competition
29/08/24 23:02Ready to trade blows at the top table of European football once again, Celtic have managed to avoid most of the true heavyweights who have too often left them battered and bruised.A draining show to watch and the potential for a boring final few rounds of matches - but plenty of mouthwatering ties for British sides: CHRIS SUTTON's Champions League draw verdict
29/08/24 21:17CHRIS SUTTON: I thought the new computerised system used for the Champions League would be short and sharp but it was anything but and, let's be honest, draining to watch.Bring it on! Aston Villa chief fires warning shot across the continent after Champions League draw pitted them against European heavyweights
29/08/24 19:42MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: Aston Villa will attempt to 'make England proud again' after being handed a stunning draw last night on their return to the Champions League.Fans joke that Cristiano Ronaldo 'looks so bored' as star is given the task of pushing the button during Champions League draw
29/08/24 19:41Despite playing his club football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr , Ronaldo was present in Monaco for the draw of the inaugural league phase of the competition.Cristiano Ronaldo jokingly apologises to Gianluigi Buffon during Champions League draw for his incredible bicycle kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus in 2018
29/08/24 18:31Ronaldo and Buffon were both present in Monaco on Thursday as the inaugural draw for the league phase of the Champions League took place.Fans criticise 'confusing' new Champions League format as they call for old system to return after inaugural draw... but some hail 'so many classic pairings from the start'
29/08/24 17:35Many fans were left baffled by the new Champions League format as they labelled it 'confusing'. The inaugural league phase draw took place in Monaco on Thursday.Liverpool host Real Madrid and Arsenal face TWO trips to Italy in new Champions League format… while draw hands Aston Villa THREE home ties against former winners of the competition
29/08/24 16:50MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: The British teams learned their fate at a glitzy, semi-automated ceremony in Monaco that passed by without any glitches.Cristiano Ronaldo beams with delight as UEFA present him with a special award to honour his Champions League all-time scoring record
29/08/24 16:47Ronaldo, who has found the net 140 times in the competition, was given the prize ahead of the inaugural League Phase draw in Monaco.Jamie Carragher moans Liverpool's club crest 'doesn't look right' alongside other European clubs, as ex-defender calls on the Reds to revert back to their 'proper badge'
29/08/24 16:17The Merseyside outfit have been making several changes to their online and digital presence in recent months, with the club opting to 'make its global branding clearer'.Champions League draw RECAP: Liverpool host Real Madrid and Arsenal face TWO trips to Italy in new format
29/08/24 15:06Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the Champions League opening stage draw as the newly formatted competition is set to get officially underway.UEFA could face legal action for 'unauthorised and unfair use' of their revamped Champions League format - as Chilean sports consultant says he invented new 'league phase' system
29/08/24 11:13According to a report from The Athletic, Shara claims UEFA have copied his system, which he copyrighted in Chile in 2006 and has written to the European body over their use of the format.Champions League draw simulated... Arsenal take on bogey side Bayern Munich and Man City face defending champions Real Madrid again... while Liverpool take on two European giants
29/08/24 09:15Gone are the days of picking balls out of a pot. Instead, today's draw will be done by AI , with the 36 - rather than 32 - teams in the mix this time around.Pep Guardiola spends around £700k of his own money 'gifting every first-team employee at Man City a bonus' for helping them win the Premier League last season
29/08/24 08:26According to The Times, the lucky recipients included employees at the club's training base, such as chefs, receptionists, physiotherapists, baristas, security staff, and kit men.Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jnr vows to take strong racism stance after being the target of abuse SIXTEEN times in the last 18 months in Spain
29/08/24 08:16The two-time Champions League winner and Ballon d'Or contender has been the target of racist abuse on 16 occasions in the last 18 months while playing for Real Madrid.Welcome to the NEW Champions League: All you need to know about 'Swiss Model' format with all 36 teams now confirmed… but it's so complicated that today's draw has to be done by AI!
28/08/24 21:00AADAM PATEL: It is the first time since 1992 that Europe's elite competition has had such a revamp, with a league phase known as the 'Swiss Model' replacing the traditional group stage.Champions League draw-makers insist they are fully prepared to deal with the threat of a cyber attack from Russia
28/08/24 16:04MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: The English firm responsible for the new Champions League draw say they are fully prepared to deal with the threat of a cyber attack from Russia.Carlo Ancelotti is NOT worried about Kylian Mbappe's slow start at Real Madrid - insisting the French superstar 'is doing better every day' and 'his adaptation is going really well'
28/08/24 13:48Mbappe, 25, joined the LaLiga and Champions League winners as a free agent from Paris St Germain in June, bringing an end to a transfer saga that had rumbled on for years.Leicester closing in on £20m signing of attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss from Genk... with the youngster turning down interest from Champions League sides to join the Foxes
28/08/24 10:58The Moroccan international was set to sign for the Foxes on Wednesday and could make his debut in the meeting with Aston Villa at King Power Stadium on Saturday.Revealed: How much clubs will make under the new Champions League format with Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa to take part in the expanded competition
28/08/24 10:16The traditional group stage has been replaced by a new league phase, with the number of teams and games increased. The draw for the league phase will take place on Thursday in Monaco.New Champions League ball revealed as adidas claim design is 'all about iconic simplicity', despite UEFA revamping the tournament format to make it more complicated than ever
28/08/24 10:15While the new format is more complicated than ever, fans may be relieved to learn that the new men's Champions League match ball, revealed by adidas on Wednesday, is 'all about iconic simplicity'.Why Liverpool and Manchester United can't meet in the Carabao Cup third round as EFL changes process for teams involved in Europe BUT Chelsea miss out as new format explained
28/08/24 10:01The second round of the Carabao Cup is drawing to a close, which means it is almost time for the revamped third round draw which sees the seven remaining Premier League clubs enter the fold.Rodgers insists Celtic owe their fans a spending spree as Barcelona's Valle prepares to join on loan
25/08/24 21:32BRENDAN RODGERS believes Celtic owe it to their supporters to splash the cash before Friday's transfer deadline.'His age is perfect for a free transfer': Jamie Redknapp claims Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'in a really good position' amid uncertainty over his Liverpool future and suggests Real Madrid as a possible destination
25/08/24 14:32Redknapp suggested that at the age of 25, Alexander-Arnold is at the ideal stage in his career for a free transfer.Jude Bellingham poses for selfie with a pouting Kim Kardashian after becoming the new face of her SKIMS brand
24/08/24 15:20Bellingham, 21, stripped down to his underwear for Kardashian's company back in June ahead of the Euros before playing a starring role in England's run to the final.We need to bring in signings if we are to compete in Champions League, says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers
23/08/24 15:55Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic have seven days in which to assemble a squad that won't simply make up the numbers in the Champions League.Revealed: The 'problem' with Jadon Sancho's move to Juventus as Italian giants 'return with £40m obligation to buy' for Man United star
23/08/24 10:08Juventus are reportedly weighing up a loan move for Sancho, with an obligation to buy him at the end of the season for £40million.It's double heartache for Scots clubs in Europe as late goals leave Hearts and Kilmarnock with mountains to climb
22/08/24 22:00Hearts and Kilmarnock both suffered agonising late defeats last night in their European qualifiers against Viktoria Plzen and FC Copenhagen respectively.Champions League's iconic anthem set to CHANGE for the new season - as fans brand the new version 'terrible'
22/08/24 08:34It comes as the governing body is set to introduce some of its biggest changes to the iconic competition, with this year's tournament set to follow a new format.Champions League Draw: New format explained plus date, time, teams involved and where to watch
21/08/24 09:23The Champions League is back! and Europe's top flight club competition has been given a drastic makeover. Here is everything you need to know about the newRafa Benitez reveals what he said to his Liverpool side during half-time of the 2005 Champions League final, but admits even he DIDN'T believe his own words
21/08/24 07:44Often hailed as the miracle of Istanbul, Liverpool's epic resurgance against AC Milan went down in football folklore as one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.Rafa Benitez reveals why Liverpool missed out on major signings during his reign - including Aaron Ramsey AND Gareth Bale when they were 17
21/08/24 07:11Benitez is one of the Reds' most successful managers of the modern era, masterminding their fairy tale Champions League win over AC Milan in 2005 and an FA Cup triumph in 2006.Amazon Prime unveil their all-star punditry line-up for this season's Champions League - including Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and a four-time winner of the competition
20/08/24 13:51Amazon Prime have announced their punditry team for this season's Champions League after acquiring the rights to show games from Europe's elite club competition.They've put the focus on quality over quantity and have key players back from injury... but are Celtic REALLY stronger than last season?
19/08/24 20:34Just 12 months ago, after defeat to Kilmarnock at the first hurdle in the Premier Sports Cup, it was abundantly clear that the spark had already gone from Brendan Rodgers' return to the club.Alan Shearer insists footballers are reaching 'BREAKING POINT' due to a congested schedule - as the Newcastle legend claims the number of games is leaving top stars 'knackered'
19/08/24 17:11AADAM PATEL: Last week, Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real Madrid are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.'I'm devastated at what's going on at Rangers,' says Ibrox legend Ally McCoist after troubled start to the season for Clement's side
19/08/24 17:01Ally McCoist claims he's 'devastated' at the current state of Rangers on and off the pitch - and says he's all but written off the prospect of his former club winning the title.GARY KEOWN: In comparing this shambles of a Rangers side to Man Utd's 1999 vintage, Clement has entered a new realm of delusion
17/08/24 22:20So, Philippe Clement sees parallels with Manchester United's Champions League-winning side of 1999 and a Rangers team that couldn't get through this year's first set of qualifiers, did he?Five Big Questions For Your Club: Can Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League again? Will players grow tired of Unai Emery's methods? And should they REALLY make a move for Joao Felix?
17/08/24 12:10TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery's side performed superbly to qualify for the Champions League following a memorable campaign, and it has been a busy summer in the market.Michael Dawson insists Champions League football 'HAS to be the goal' for Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham this season and calls on young stars to 'show what they can do' after shining in pre-season
16/08/24 20:33While many at the club will be content with the Australian's debut season in charge, there are also expectations that, this year, he will return them to Europe's biggest stage.STEPHEN McGOWAN: Rangers at risk of becoming Espanyol to Celtic's Barcelona after week from hell
16/08/24 16:26The new football season has barely got started. And, for Rangers, it can't end soon enough.The Project unveils surprise new panellist in huge hosting shake-up
16/08/24 12:33Max Rushden joined regular hosts Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Susie Youssef on the panel as he helmed the show alongside the trio for the first time ever.Fans claim they've been 'living under a rock' after discovering that two new broadcasters will show Champions League football in 2024-25
15/08/24 13:00Previously, the tournament was exclusively shown on TNT Sports, but now Amazon Prime Video and the BBC have also secured rights to air the tournament until 2027.Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor insists she will bring a 'different vision and philosophy' to former manager Emma Hayes... and claims she does NOT feel the pressure after joining the Blues
15/08/24 11:34KATHRYN BATTE: As Sonia Bompastor walked into her first press conference, a big smile on her face, it quickly became clear the Blues found someone who is ready to take on that challenge.'Every year without fail': Former BT Sports presenter Jake Humphrey cringes fans out again with motivational post on A-level results day as he shares a text message from his dad that baffles his followers
15/08/24 11:04Humphrey has made a habit of posting can-do messages on social media around this time every year following his much publicised heartache after failure as a youngster.Worrying sign of the times... Dessers' gesture to fans was more than just one man's frustration. It was symptomatic of a general malaise sweeping Rangers
14/08/24 18:41With just over 10 minutes to play, and the score still poised at 0-0 in a tense Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv, Cyriel Dessers could no longer contain his emotions.Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta - UEFA Super Cup RECAP: All the reaction as Kylian Mbappe nets on debut as Los Blancos win trophy for a record sixth time
14/08/24 17:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Real Madrid take on Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.Revamped Champions League draw set to spark conspiracy theories from cyber attack-fearing fans because a computer will instantly assign eight opponents when teams are pulled out
14/08/24 16:15A new era of Champions League football is almost upon us. The 2024-25 edition of Europe's biggest club tournament will feature a new format. The group stage will comprise of 36 teams, instead of 32.
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Stars of sport
- Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
- Erling Haaland will be allowed to take compassionate leave by Pep Guardiola after death of close friend, with Man City striker to make final decision on his availability for this weekend's clash with Brentford
- Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
- England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start as interim boss
- PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
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- Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
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- David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
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- Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
- Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
- Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
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- Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
- Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
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- Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
- Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
- Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool .
- Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
- Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
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- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- 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
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- 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
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- 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
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
- Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
- Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
- 'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
- Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
- Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
- 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
- Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
- Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
- 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
- Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
- Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
- Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
- Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
- Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
- 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?
- Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
- 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
- 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
- Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
- Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
- Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
- England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
- Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
- Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
- 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'
- Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
- Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
- 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
- Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
- Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
- 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
- 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'
- 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
- 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
- Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
- Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
- 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
- Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
- Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
- Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
- Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
- Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
- Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
- 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
- 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'
- Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
- 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
- Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
- Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
- 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'
- Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
- Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
- Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
- Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
- EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
- Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
- 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
- Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title