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Croatia fan is 'BITTEN by another supporter' during a melee for a player's shirt after Italy draw - with German police investigating
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25/06/24 17:33
German police are believed to be investigating an incident which saw a Croatia fan bitten by another supporter in a fight for Luke Ivanusec's match shirt, according to reports. Zlatko Dalic's side saw their hopes of making it through the group stages at Euro 2024 all but snuffed out on Monday evening, after Italy's Mattia Zaccagni's added time equaliser cancelled out Luka Modric's opener moments before time. Croatia will now have to keep a close eye on the best-placed teams currently third in their group, after defeat to Spain and a draw with Albania left the side with just two points. ...read
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic RAGES that referee 'tore us apart' and makes outlandish claim that official 'wasn't designated the match by chance' after Italy's heartbreaking last-second equaliser
25/06/24 11:51Dalic's side seemed all but set to progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship after Luka Modric had fired them into the lead in the 55th minute.Croatia 1-1 Italy: Super-sub Mattia Zaccagni scores late equaliser to book Azzurri's place in the last-16 at Euro 2024... after Luka Modric scored just 32 seconds after his penalty miss
24/06/24 21:04MATT BARLOW IN LEIPZIG: Zlatko Dalic's side had looked to be heading into the last-16 after Luka Modric scored for Croatia in the second-half, just moments after missing a menalty.Euro 2024 - Group B RECAP: Score team, news and updates as Mattia Zaccagni's STUNNING 98th-minute equaliser sends holders Italy through and leaves Croatia on the brink
24/06/24 17:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Spain take on Albania and Croatia meet Italy in their final game of Group B.UEFA bans Albanian forward Mirlind Daku for two games after 'inciting fans to chant 'f*** Macedonia' and 'f*** Serbs' with a megaphone', in the aftermath of 2-2 draw with Croatia
23/06/24 16:26UEFA has banned Albanian player Mirlind Daku on Sunday for two games at Euro 2024, after leading fans in nationalist chants. Daku has since apologised on social media.Albania star issues statement after being caught leading fans' chants of 'F*** Macedonia' with a megaphone... as UEFA launches TWO investigations after Serbia's threat to QUIT the Euros
21/06/24 06:40Daku's statement came after UEFA launched two investigations into alleged incidents around Albania's 2-2 draw with Croatia on Wednesday, which led to Serbia's threat to pull out of the tournament.The 16-year-old star of the Euros doing his homework between games: Lamine Yamal is the wonderkid with a secret - and now expectation is rising
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15/06/24 18:47JOE BERNSTEIN IN BERLIN: Spain kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign underway in style after thrashing Croatia 3-0 in Berlin, with Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal all netting.Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic's goal is ruled out for ENCROACHMENT in Euro 2024 clash with Spain... as fans are left in disbelief that the penalty was given to begin with!
15/06/24 18:17Petkovic had seen his spot-kick saved by Unai Simon but was assisted by Ivan Perisic for the rebound, but his team-mate was penalised for entering the box early after a VAR check.Spain 3-0 Croatia: La Roja kick off Euro 2024 campaign in style and silence doubters with thumping victory... as they take crucial three points in group of death
15/06/24 17:56MATT BARLOW IN BERLIN: Croatia were sliced open by the Spanish, who are more purposeful under boss De la Fuente. They retain all the technical artistry but can be more direct.Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal becomes the YOUNGEST player in history to feature at the European Championships.... as he's picked to start against Croatia in Germany
15/06/24 15:22At 16 years and 338, the winger has broken yet another record as he's become the youngest player to feature in the Euros having been named in Spain's XI against Croatia.Spain 3-0 Croatia - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score and updates as three-time winners get campaign off to perfect start
15/06/24 14:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for Spain vs Croatia for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.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.Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in his SIXTH Euros while Olivier Giroud has confirmed his international retirement after this summer's showpiece... the big stars set to play in their last European Championship
14/06/24 15:00Advances in sports science and lifestyle choices mean some of the continent's finest can enjoy longer careers but everything comes to an end eventually.The future King, a rock legend… and 'the world's sexiest football fan'! Who is YOUR country's most famous supporter at Euro 2024?
14/06/24 14:00Bar the few thousand lucky enough to be in the stadiums, fans will soon gather around their televisions in anticipation as they wait to see what their countries can achieve on the big 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.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.MARTIN KEOWN gives his expert verdict on EVERY team at Euro 2024, including 24 rising stars to watch and predicted standings for all six groups
13/06/24 01:00MARTIN KEOWN: With just under two days to go until the hosts kick off the tournament against Scotland in Germany, Euro 2024-mania has reached fever-pitch.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE: Spain will look to harness young talents in Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams - but face a struggle to bypass powerhouses Italy and Croatia
03/06/24 21:04After a fearsome qualifying campaign, in any other group Luis de la Fuente's side might have been the favourites, but have a path laced with landmines in the form of Italy and Croatia.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.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.Former Premier League flop and World Cup star signs contract worth less than £1 to return to his boyhood club... and his task is to win them a first title in 19 years!
03/01/24 17:30The forward, who spent two seasons with Blackburn Rovers back between 2009 and 2011, has led a journeyman career and graced some of Europe's biggest clubs.Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held in Cardiff as Yusuf Yazici's equaliser from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener... but bullish Rob Page backs his side to qualify the hard way
21/11/23 21:43WALES 1-1 TURKEY - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: For 36 minutes, Wales' dream of qualifying for a third consecutive major tournament was tantalisingly close.Luka Modric is unhappy about his reduced role at Real Madrid as he admits it's a 'strange feeling' but vows to 'work hard' to win back his place
08/09/23 09:53Luka Modric has admitted that it was a 'strange feeling' to lose his regular starting role at Real Madrid, after three consecutive games starting on the bench.Al-Nassr 4-2 Shabab Al-Ahli: Cristiano Ronaldo's side reach the Asian Champions League group stage in dramatic fashion by scoring THREE last-gasp goals in their qualifying tie
22/08/23 20:19AL-NASSR 4-2 SHABAB AL-AHLI: Al-Nassr began the clash at Al-Awwal Park well, with Anderson Talisca opening the scoring after just 11 minutes when he was set up by new recruit Marcelo Brozovic.Man City have agreed a £78m fee for Josko Gvardiol at long last, but who is the Croatian wonderkid looking to follow in the footsteps of Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Premier League?
04/08/23 20:55Manchester City are a club almost intrinsically linked with enormous riches in the modern game, but surprisingly they don't really throw around their weight in the transfer marketManchester City 'are facing pressure from THREE Premier League rivals' to finalise £86m Josko Gvardiol deal with 'Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool all waiting in the wings to pounce'
31/07/23 16:32Pep Guardiola's side have been linked with the £86million defender for some time, with Leipzig giving City a deadline of August 12 to execute a deal for him.Mateo Kovacic insists Josko Gvardiol 'is ready' to take the next step and join him at Manchester City
30/07/23 21:35JACK GAUGHAN: City are negotiating with RB Leipzig for the 21-year-old defender, valued at around £86million by his club, who want talks concluded before the season starts.Man City receive Josko Gvardiol transfer deadline as RB Leipzig want record £86m deal concluded by start of Premier League season
27/07/23 23:18JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: City had identified the Croatia international as a primary target months ago and the central defender is keen to seal a switch to the Etihad Stadium.Man City have 'no agreement' in place for Josko Gvardiol claims RB Leipzig chief Max Eberl...with the treble winners keen to seal record-breaking £90m deal for the Croatian defender
21/07/23 14:15RB Leipzig have claimed their has been no agreement with Manchester City over Josko Gvardiol, despite reports the defender is about to join the club.Tite is refreshed, recharged and ready for a new challenge after waving goodbye to Brazil having conquered South America... now the Premier League could be next in his sights
06/07/23 18:50EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAMI MOKBEL: Tite has won all there is to win back in his native Brazil. But his competitive juices are urging him to try something different. To exit his comfort zone.Glen Johnson singles out the one player Chelsea will regret selling this summer... and warns it will be 'EMBARRASSING' if huge clear-out backfires for Blues
05/07/23 07:40A number of stars have left Chelsea this summer as Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino oversee a major clear-out following last season's disappointing campaign in the Premier League.Erling Haaland poses with the 'World Cup's sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll as the Man City star holidays in Ibiza - with former Miss Croatia, who boasts 3.3MILLION followers, relaxing after causing a stir at Nations League final
30/06/23 19:31Both Haaland and Knoll beamed as they struck a pose beachside, no doubt enjoying the sunshine at the recently-launched Balearic hotspot on Friday afternoon.Josko Gvardiol is Pep Guardiola's 'absolute dream' player! RB Leipzig want £86m and though he was embarrassed by Lionel Messi at the World Cup, Man City can build their defence around him for a DECADE
27/06/23 19:00It is a little ironic that Josko Gvardiol, labelled by his Croatia manager as 'the world's best centre' back aged just 22, is perhaps best known for 12 seconds of embarrassment against Lionel Messi.Man City are ready to step up their bid to sign £86m-rated Josko Gvardiol with Pep Guardiola eyeing the RB Leipzig defender as Aymeric Laporte's replacement
25/06/23 16:43Leipzig want around £86million for the 21-year-old. Previous club Dinamo Zagreb are understood to have a sell-on clause of around 20 per cent.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.Luka Modric is 'targeting Euro 2024' as his 'last dance' - at the age of 38 - with Croatia star 'vowing NOT to retire from international football' after Nations League shoot-out defeat by Spain
20/06/23 07:42The Real Madrid star, who will turn 38 in September, wore a pained expression as Croatia were beaten 5-4 in a penalty shootout in defeat by Spain, raising questions of his future in international football.'World Cup's sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll cheers on Croatia in Nations League final as she watches their heartbreaking defeat by Spain on penalties in Rotterdam
18/06/23 23:18Croatian model Ivana Knoll was cheering on her country during the Nations League final in Rotterdam - after making a name for herself at the World Cup last year.Croatia 0-0 Spain (0-0 AET, 4-5 pens) - Nations League final RECAP: Dani Carvajal is the hero for La Roja as he scores winning penalty after tense stalemate
18/06/23 17:45Croatia take on Spain on Sunday evening in the Nations League final, with veteran midfielder Luka Modric looking to inspire his country to their first ever major international trophy.DANNY MURPHY: I'm rooting for Croatia to win the Nations League to cap Luka Modric's amazing career... the Real Madrid icon is the ideal person for Jude Bellingham to emulate
18/06/23 10:47DANNY MURPHY: I wish Luka Modric good luck on Sunday as he tries to cap an incredible career with a first major trophy for Croatia, against Spain in the Nations League final.Holland 2-4 Croatia (AET): Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric strike in extra-time as Zlatko Dalic's men win THRILLER in Rotterdam to reach Nations League final
14/06/23 21:27Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday's decider.Newcastle United 'consider £31m swoop for Inter Milan's Marcelo Brozovic' with the Croatian midfielder boosting Eddie Howe's squad if they qualify for the Champions League next season
26/04/23 05:36Brozovic, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool, has a contract at the San Siro until 2026, having played 318 games and scored 30 times for the clubTRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COLUMN: Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle chase 16-year-old Croatian wonderkid, Aubameyang wants a Barcelona return and Xavi is willing to sacrifice Raphinha
24/04/23 13:00TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.Croatia 1-1 Wales: Substitute Nathan Broadhead taps in at the back post to stun Luka Modric and Co and rescue a point on his debut as Rob Page's side begin life after Gareth Bale with a superb draw
25/03/23 21:42Rob Page's gamble proved inspired move with one of the replacements, Ipswich Town's Broadhead, becoming the 93rd-minute the saviour on his international debut for the side.Euro 2024 qualifying RECAP: Sub Nathan Broadhead rescues a point for Wales in Croatia as he scores a dramatic late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw... while Spain coast past Norway 3-0 in Malaga
25/03/23 18:31Read how Sportsmail covered the action in the live blog for the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Saturday night, including Croatia versus Wales and Spain versus Norway.'I repeat for the 100th time, I hope and believe I will stay at Real Madrid': Luka Modric dismisses suggestions he could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr and reveals he wants to finish his career at The Bernabeu
25/03/23 15:38The midfielder has been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Arabian side amid suggestions that he could reunite with his former Real team-mate Ronaldo.Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea are ALL hoping to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol in the summer... with Pep Guardiola's side leading the race for the Croatian World Cup star
08/03/23 10:26The talented centre back is one of the most highly coveted players in Europe after starring for Croatia at the Qatar World Cup last year.Manchester City 'are interested in Mateo Kovacic as an alternative to Jude Bellingham' with Pep Guardiola planning to overhaul his midfield amid uncertainty over Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva
28/02/23 11:37And, according to the Telegraph , the situation with Kovacic has alerted Manchester City with boss Pep Guardiola understood to be a big fan of the 28-year-old Croatian midfielder.Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren announces his international retirement at 33 in emotional letter after 'beautiful and incredible journey' that brought him 78 caps and a runners-up medal from the 2018 World Cup with Croatia
23/02/23 13:33In an open letter to fans, Lovren described his announcement as 'somber news', and spoke of the emotion he had gone through in deciding to hang up his boots for his country.Balkan brilliance! Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, coveted centre-back Josko Gvardiol and top keeper Jan Oblak all hail from the region… so would a modern-day Yugoslavia XI be world beaters?
12/02/23 10:13From top-class players such as Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to Croatia's run all the way to the 2018 World Cup final, the Balkans are unquestionably a hotbed for footballing talent.Luka Modric is 'told he must RETIRE from international duty if he is to sign a new contract at Real Madrid'... as the Spanish giants hand the Croatian an ULTIMATUM on his future with his current deal set to expire this summer
07/02/23 15:48This is reportedly a non-negotiable condition and would see Modric - who has been a talismanic figure in Croatia's success at major tournaments over recent years - hang up his boots for his nation.Barcelona 'offer Franck Kessie to Inter Milan' - just SIX MONTHS after the midfielder's summer arrival - as they seek a swap deal for Croatian Marcelo Brozovic... but the Italians are 'uncertain about the move'
15/01/23 10:32Former AC Milan midfielder Kessie only joined Barca from AC Milan in July, six months ago, but the Spanish giants are already looking to move him on.Croatian World Cup star Josko Gvardiol reveals Liverpool is his 'dream club', but he intends to stay at RB Leipzig until the end of the season... as he admits he came 'close' to joining Chelsea in the summer
07/01/23 10:47Gvardiol starred for Croatia at the World Cup, helping his nation finish third in Qatar, and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in European football.Southampton confirm the £6m signing of Croatian international Mislav Orsic from Dinamo Zagreb... with the striker set to bring a much-needed goal threat to Nathan Jones' struggling side
06/01/23 17:53It comes as a boost for Nathan Jones as he attempts to steer the club away from the bottom of the Premier League with the Saints landing Mislav Orsic on a two-and-a-half year deal.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.Chelsea are ready to accelerate their long-term interest in Celtic right back Josip Juranovic after Reece James limped off against Bournemouth - with Croatian World Cup star potentially available for as little as £8m
28/12/22 08:48Blues star James was forced off on his long awaited return to action from the knee injury that kept him sidelined for three months and ruled him out of the World Cup.Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is accused of singing a Nazi-collaborators' fascist anthem, equated to 'Sieg heil', but REFUSES to apologise for behaviour at post-World Cup party
22/12/22 07:41Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic - who was seen making what appeared to be a gun gesture - were filmed partying back in their homeland after Croatia's elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Real Madrid 'are eyeing up a deal for Croatia's World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, who is keen on a move' to the European champions... but Chelsea are among several Premier League sides interested in the centre-back
21/12/22 11:37Centre half Gvardiol, 20, impressed for Croatia as they finished third at the Qatar World Cup, losing out to eventual winners Argentina in the semi-final, and Real Madrid are now said to be keen on him.Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.Giant-killers Morocco and two other teams DOMINATE L'Equipe's team of the World Cup... but who is the ONLY England player selected in the French newspaper's top-rated XI?
19/12/22 08:58The inclusions of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe come as little surprise following their outstanding displays in Sunday's classic final between Argentina and France.FIFA 'are trying to cover up footage of Achraf Hakimi CONFRONTING Gianni Infantino' after Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off, with the Morocco defender 'frustrated with Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim's performance in the game'
18/12/22 10:48Hakimi's Morocco side lost the game 2-1 to Croatia and tensions boiled over at full time with the African side frustrated with some of the decisions from Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim.Walid Regragui says Morocco have proved they can go 'toe-to-toe' with the best after remarkable fourth-place finish at the World Cup... as he insists his team's success 'should inspire other African countries'
17/12/22 20:17The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui was full of praise for his players, whom he said 'gave everything' but just came up short against Croatia to finish fourth.'He will stay with us for a long time': Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic backs Luka Modric to continue international career after third-placed World Cup finish... despite the 37-year-old casting doubt over his chances of playing on until Euro 2024
17/12/22 20:07Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic wants superstar midfielder and national team captain Luka Modric to continue his international career despite being 37-years-old and considering his future.PLAYER RATINGS: Luka Modric pulled the strings in midfield in his final World Cup appearance, and Mislav Orsic produced a moment of magic to lead Croatia to victory over Morocco in the third-place play-off
17/12/22 19:01GERRY COX: Achraf Dari cancelled out Josko Gvardiol's opener, as both sides founds the target within nine minutes. It was left to Mislav Orsic to provide the decisive moment.'Celebrating like they won the bloody tournament!' Croatia are branded 'EMBARRASSING' by fans for their wild reaction to finishing third at the World Cup, after the country's entire bench sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate win over Morocco
17/12/22 18:09Celebrations followed after the win over Morocco, with the Croatia players and staff sprinting onto the pitch in delight before being presented with bronze medals.Morocco goalkeeper Bono comes INCHES away from scoring a disastrous own-goal in their World Cup third-place playoff as he mishits a pass out from the back and almost gifts Croatia an early goal
17/12/22 17:50The 31-year-old 'keeper was attempting to play out from the back when he got a left-footed pass all wrong and saw the ball veering towards his own net.'He's absolutely insane!': Mislav Orsic sends fans into a frenzy after scoring a 'goal of the tournament contender' in Croatia's World Cup third-place play-off match against Morocco
17/12/22 16:55Fans have hailed Mislav Orsic's deft lob as one of the goals of the tournament in Croatia's third place play-off clash against Morocco.Croatia and Morocco collide to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
17/12/22 11:43Both nations would have loved to have taken part in Sunday's final, but after defeats to Argentina and France respectively, they will take part in the match that no fan wants to see their countries take part in.Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Mislav Orsic's first-half beauty is enough to seal third place at the World Cup for the Croats as the Atlas Lions fall to another defeat after their heroic giant-killings in Qatar
17/12/22 11:01OLIVER HOLT AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Morocco have been defying expectations throughout this tournament and they did it again here.WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news and updates ahead of epic final between Argentina and France... as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar
17/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates, as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar...while we build up to Sunday's final between Argentina and France.'One day I'll tell my kids I faced the best player in history': Josko Gvardiol breaks silence after falling victim to Lionel Messi's stunning assist in Croatia's World Cup exit... as he claims the PSG star 'plays differently' for Argentina
16/12/22 16:09The Croatian - ranked as one of the best young defenders in the world - was taught a football lesson by Messi who produced arguably the assist of the tournament in a 3-0 victory for Argentina.Morocco take on Croatia to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
15/12/22 16:01Croatia will take on Morocco in the third place play-off at the World Cup on Saturday. With the match approaching, we takes you through all you need to know.
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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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
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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
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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
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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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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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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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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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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
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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