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Declan Rice is promoted into Gareth Southgate's England leadership group joining Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker after becoming a key part of the Three Lions set up ahead of next summer's Euros
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SAMI MOKBEL: Declan Rice has been elevated into England's leadership group, a move that underpins his growing seniority under head coach Gareth Southgate. One of the key aspects of Southgate's reign has been the formation of leadership committee - a chosen group of players who effectively take on the responsibilities of a captain during international windows. The group remains an important facet of Southgate's tenure, although the mixture of players included in the group from camp to camp has been kept informal during recent get togethers....read
Ilkay Gundogan reveals Germany have 'no confidence' and are in a 'mental fight with themselves' after humiliating 4-1 thrashing by Japan - leading to boss Hansi Flick's sacking
10/09/23 14:21Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that Germany have 'no confidence' and are in a 'mental fight with themselves' after the team's loss to Japan.Man United's new signing Hinata Miyazawa was a late bloomer... but after winning the Women's World Cup Golden Boot, the Japan star is ready to take the WSL by storm
07/09/23 19:00KATHRYN BATTE: It's been a whirlwind two months for Manchester United's new signing Hinata Miyazawa, who won the Golden Boot at the Women's World Cup.Germany blamed England and Holland for 'caving in' on OneLove armband at World Cup as Amazon documentary reveals how it threw their campaign into chaos, with players discussing the issue HOURS before Japan loss
07/09/23 12:51Germany headed to the tournament with high hopes but their campaign was dominated by unrest between players, a perceived lack of support from fans back home and delicate political issues.How Germany's World Cup campaign fell apart: Players turning up late to meetings, Hansi Flick comparing his team to geese and cows - and a dour atmosphere at their remote hotel... Amazon documentary reveals their tumultuous time in Qatar
07/09/23 11:12Germany headed to the tournament with high hopes but their campaign was dominated by unrest between players, a perceived lack of support from fans back home and delicate political issues.Juan Mata signs for J-League club Vissel Kobe in Japan as he follows in Spanish compatriot Andres Iniesta's footsteps... as former Spain midfielder announces 'I'm here!'
03/09/23 13:38Juan Mata has joined Japanese club Vissel Kobe on a free transfer after winning the title with Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray last season.Juan Mata 'is set for Japan move after rejecting Saudi offers' as former Man United and Chelsea star follows in Andres Iniesta's footsteps to join Vissel Kobe
02/09/23 11:07Juan Mata, the 35-year-old World Cup-winning midfielder, has chosen a move to Japanese club Vissel Kobe, according to The Athletic.Fulham line up a move for AZ Alkmaar defender Yukinari Sugawara after Kenny Tete emerged as a shock target for Bayern Munich - with Japan international valued at £10m
24/08/23 17:09EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: The Cottagers have a firm interest in the £10million-rated Japan international, who is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League club.Mikel Arteta hits out at time-wasting inconsistencies after Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace... but Gunners boss says he 'absolutely loved' his side's performance
21/08/23 23:59Japan defender Tomiyasu was sent off at Selhurst Park, picking up a soft yellow card for a foul on Jordan Ayew just seven minutes after being cautioned for perceived time-wasting at a throw-in.Japan 1-2 Sweden: Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal send Swedes into semi-finals, meaning the Women's World Cup will have a first-time winner
11/08/23 10:56JAPAN 1-2 SWEDEN: Japan never gave up the fight but Riko Ueki missed a 76th-minute penalty and her fellow substitute Honoka Hayashi's goal 11 minutes later proved too little, too late.Japan 3-1 Norway: Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa both score as Futoshi Ikeda's side book their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup
05/08/23 10:03Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa both scored to help Futoshi Ikeda's secure the win, in what was a captivating game of football.Japan took the lead after 15 minutes through an own goal.Japan 4-0 Spain: Hinata Miyazawa leads the charge as her side STUN one of the tournament favourites to win Group C with perfect record
31/07/23 08:55Futoshi Ikeda's side raced out of the blocks in New Zealand and took the lead when Hinata Miyazawa won a foot race to slide the ball past Misa Rodriguez and condemn Spain to their first goal conceded.Japan 2-0 Costa Rica: 2011 champions put one foot in the last-16 with first half double in two minutes in dominant display to set up top spot decider with Spain
26/07/23 07:46Two first half goals gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to all but secure the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.Yokohama F. Marinos 3-5 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to earn first pre-season win in Tokyo
23/07/23 12:13Manchester City started their preparations for the new season with a 5-3 win over Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos.Yokohama F. Marinos 3-5 Manchester City RECAP: Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to earn their first pre-season win in Tokyo
23/07/23 09:00Recap coverage of Manchester City's first pre-season game against Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos with Mail Sport's live blog of Sunday's match below.Women's World Cup 2023 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
18/07/23 14:53With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.Arsenal confirm defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will be out for the rest of the SEASON after having knee surgery, in a blow to Mikel Arteta's title-chasers
21/03/23 17:39Tomiyasu limped off in the ninth minute of the Gunners' Europa League loss against Sporting CP last Thursday. And Mikel Arteta's side have confirmed he has suffered a 'significant knee injury'.Celtic complete the loan signing of Tomoki Iwata from Yokohama F Marinos - as Ange Postecoglou boosts his squad by adding a sixth Japanese player ahead of Premiership title push
30/12/22 15:33Iwata joins Ange Postecoglou's side on an initial loan deal but with an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.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.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.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 reveals he tried to 'surprise' Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic with his penalty in the World Cup semi-final after studying his technique with Argentine No 1 Emi Martinez
15/12/22 10:14The Argentina skipper admitted that studying his opponent before his country 's semi-final showed that Livakovic preferred to wait for penalty takers to make the first move before reacting.Takehiro Tomiyasu makes U-turn on claims he needs to 'FORGET about football' following Japan's heartbreak World Cup exit - as he flies out to Dubai to join Arsenal teammates preparing for Premier League restart
09/12/22 17:44According to Sports Nippon , the Gunners' right-back did not join many of his teammates in returning to Japan and instead flew to Dubai, after the Samurai Blue's World Cup exit on Monday.PATHETIC penalties! Practice doesn't make perfect, goalkeepers have done their homework and a lack of conviction... the reasons why a staggering 42% have been fluffed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
07/12/22 22:31LEWIS STEELE: We've seen all manner of stuttering run-ups and feeble shots as the weight of pressure apparently afflicts everybody including veterans such as Spain's Sergio Busquets.Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu labels his performance in Japan's penalty shootout defeat against Croatia a 'DISASTER' and admits he needs 'time to forget about football' after their World Cup exit
06/12/22 11:20The Arsenal defender also said that he 'cannot be proud' of Japan's achievements at the World Cup despite their shock victories against Germany and Spain in the group stages.'What a numpty... get your facts straight': Jermaine Jenas is slammed by fans for praising Japan star Takumi Minamino's time in Germany... despite the former Liverpool forward having NEVER played in the country!
06/12/22 09:55Monaco's Minamino, 27, has played for Cerezo Osaka in Japan, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, Liverpool, and Southampton (on loan) in England, and now in France - but not Germany.Cleaning up...even in defeat: Japan fans again win plaudits for picking up rubbish left in stands after heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Croatia at Qatar World Cup
05/12/22 23:28Supporters again were seen equipped with blue waste bags as they handpicked rubbish from underneath the seats of the Al Janoub Stadium following their defeat to Croatia.'I couldn't care LESS about the result… we will play from the back, like we have always done': Luis Enrique the enigma is sticking with his passing principles as Spain face Morocco for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals
05/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: Enrique ranged through far more profound matters than today's last-16 clash with Morocco, who now carry the hopes of the African and Arab worlds.PLAYER RATINGS: Goalkeeper Livakovic was the HERO in the shoot-out and Perisic provided Croatia's spark on an off-day for Kramaric... but Japan stopper Gonda can count himself unlucky
05/12/22 19:35Croatia flaunted their knockout experience and triumphed 3-1 on penalties against Japan to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Dominik Livakovic saved three penalties in the shoot-out.'It was too big for them': Pundits criticise Japan's woeful penalty technique after three of their four shootout attempts were saved to see their World Cup campaign ended by Croatia
05/12/22 18:28Japan's penalty technique has been mauled after they saw three of their four shots saved during their exit from the World Cup at the hands of Croatia.IAN HERBERT: Despite a finale which left Japan down on their haunches, there are new heroes for a nation who memorably beat Germany and Spain as the World Cup's surprise package
05/12/22 18:14IAN HERBERT AT AL JANOUB STADIUM: It was a not a conventional kind of support from the Nippon Ultras and the many others who gathered here to drive on Japan.Japan are knocked OUT of the World Cup on penalties by Croatia as goalkeeper Livakovic saves THREE woeful spot-kicks after 1-1 draw... with Japanese still awaiting first quarter-final appearance
05/12/22 11:02MATT BARLOW AT THE AL JANOUB STADIUM: Here go Croatia, inching across the board one square at a time, like the World Cup grandmasters of the grinding victory.WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Reaction from England's victory over Senegal as they now prepare to take on France in the quarter finals... while Japan gear up to take on Croatia and Brazil face South Korea
05/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of two games including Japan vs Croatia and Brazil vs South Korea.Japan must harness their samurai spirit to find a way past Croatia, insists veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo as he calls on his team-mates to go to 'battle' in their last-16 World Cup clash
04/12/22 23:17KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: Japan must call on their samurai spirit as they go to battle against Croatia in Monday's last 16 World Cup showdown according to veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo.FIFA stick the knife into Germany, as Arsene Wenger suggests 'teams who focused on political demonstrations' failed at the World Cup because they weren't 'mentally ready'
04/12/22 12:44MIKE KEEGAN and MATT BARLOW in DOHA: Arsene Wenger has taken a swipe at those who took a stance on political issues at the World Cup, claiming they underperformed on the pitch.MARK CLATTENBURG: Uruguay had every right to be angry after being knocked out of the World Cup, while Japan were LUCKY to go through, PLUS... Anthony Taylor was too hasty to blow his whistle in South Korea vs Ghana
03/12/22 22:47Refereeing decisions and VAR have had their fair share of scrutiny throughout this World Cup, with video technology again angering many. As a result, Sportsmail's Mark Clattenburg reflects.Japan look to continue their fairytale run against Croatia with a place in the quarter-finals at stake... 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?
03/12/22 11:26Having been placed in a group with Spain and Germany, it appeared Japan would have their work cut out to reach the knockout stages, but they managed to beat both European giants.IAN HERBERT: Catastrophe! Germans bemoan another group stage exit with die Mannschaft unrecognisable compared to the side that won the World Cup in 2014 after losing several of their quintessentially German qualities
02/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT: Everywhere you looked on Thursday night, players seemed to be saying it was over. Thomas Muller's wave to the small enclave of Germans fans seemed imbued with significance.REVEALED: Japan's controversial goal against Spain was RIGHT to be given as a video released by FIFA conclusively proves the ball did NOT cross the line during the build-up - after pundits and fans were left in disbelief that the goal was given
02/12/22 16:03Images from FIFA - which Sportsmail can exclusively reveal - prove the decision for the goal to stand, which came after lengthy consultation by VAR, was the right one.Spain DELIBERATELY lost to Japan to avoid meeting favourites Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals, claims Real Madrid and Mexico legend Hugo Sanchez... after their shock defeat knocked Germany out
02/12/22 13:20The claim is not being taken seriously in Spain especially in view of the controversial way the team went behind against Japan and their desperate - albeit failed - attempts to get back into the game.REVEALED: Japan's 18 per cent possession in their shock 2-1 win over Spain is the LOWEST a winning team has recorded in a World Cup match since 1966... after they also beat Germany with just 27 per cent of the ball!
02/12/22 10:21Hajime Moriyasu's side upset the odds in beating the two football giants - with five World Cups between them - to finish top of Group E and set up a seemingly winnable last-16 tie with Croatia.'It's sheer incompetence': There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner that ended up sending Germany home, Sportsmail's Mike Keegan tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
02/12/22 09:04WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: It's been 12 hours yet there is still no proof that Japan's goal was right to be awarded - with Sportmail experts questioning how with so much technology in place.'Absolute nonsense': Germany boss Hansi Flick blasts Bastian Schweinsteiger after pundit's assessment of his side's performance against Costa Rica, with the 2014 World Cup winner claiming 'the responsibility lies with the players'
02/12/22 00:46The former World Cup winner claimed that Flick bore little responsibility for the national side's shock group stage exit, before the ex-Bayern Munich coach insisted he was in fact to blame.'If I found that out, I would've had a heart attack!': Spain boss Luis Enrique admits he 'didn't know' his side were on the brink of World Cup elimination, after Costa Rica took a brief lead over Germany in group finale
02/12/22 00:16Enrique's side secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 after qualifying second in their group. They would've placed first though they fell to defeat against Japan.'You're left thinking that something untoward is going on': Graeme Souness and Gary Neville slam FIFA over lack of camera angles provided for viewers at World Cup after Japan's controversial goal against Spain was allowed to stand
01/12/22 22:10In their final group match, Japan took the lead against Spain when Ao Tanaka poked home from close range however replays showed that the ball appeared to go out of play in the build-up.'Now you know how it feels': England fans revel in Germany's World Cup exit as they compare Japan's winner against Spain to Frank Lampard's ghost goal in 2010 after complaints the ball went out
01/12/22 21:30England fans have revelled in Germany's shock World Cup exit after they were knocked out on goal difference despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group match.Japan 2-1 Spain: They've done it again! Japanese produce another stunning second-half World Cup turnaround to TOP their group, with Spain through on goal difference and Germany OUT after Ao Tanaka's controversial winner
01/12/22 15:00DOMINIC KING AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Japan's players marched to see their giddy, disbelieving fans as Spain trooped back to the dressing rooms.WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Germany and Belgium will fight for a last-16 place in their Group E and F fixtures today... while Declan Rice insists England haven't got the 'credit they deserve' after topping Group B
01/12/22 08:23Canada vs Morocco and Croatia vs Belgium will take place this afternoon, while Costa Rica vs Germany and Japan vs Spain will be aired later this evening.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.Japan's Takefusa Kubo was a team-mate of Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia as a wonderkid at Barcelona - now the 21-year-old is gearing up for the 'biggest game of his life' against Spain as his side aim to reach the World Cup last 16
29/11/22 16:28The 21-year-old moved to Spain when he was 10 years old. He went on to form a prolific partnership with Ansu Fati in Barcelona's Under-12s, scoring 76 goals in one season as Fati scored 56.WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.'These guys are the real winners of the World Cup!' Japan's supporters continue to win army of fans online as they stay behind to clean up stadium AGAIN despite losing to Costa Rica
27/11/22 15:53Japan's supporters once again showed their class by staying behind to clean up the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar despite conceding a late goal which saw them lose 1-0 to Costa Rica.WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.Japan 0-1 Costa Rica: Keysher Fuller is the hero as he nets stunner for his side's first goal of the World Cup, throwing Group E WIDE OPEN
27/11/22 06:09Victory for Costa Rica has blown the whole complexion of Group E wide open, as Spain, Japan and now Costa Rica sit on three points apiece, with the Spaniards set to play Germany later on.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Travel issues might have caused Keane and Souness' confrontation... while there could be an unwanted hat-trick for commentator Sam Matterface when England face the USA!
24/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has provided football fans with several highs and lows, on and off the pitch - including a testy argument involving Roy Keane.'Why are you trying to mug the opposition off?' Gabby Agbonlahor lays into Antonio Rudiger for mocking Japan's Takuma Asano before Germany's shock World Cup defeat and claims he 'got his karma'
24/11/22 16:38Gabby Agbonlahor has hit out at Antonio Rudiger for his perceived mockery of a Japanese forward as Germany lost 2-1 in one of the shocks of the World Cup so far.Germany legend Lothar Matthaus claims Hansi Flick gave Japan 'an invitation to attack' by taking off Havertz, Muller and Musiala early in shock defeat - and compares it to when he was subbed off in 1999 Champions League final
24/11/22 12:21The German legend likened the result to Bayern Munich's last-minute defeat to Manchester United in the 1999 Champions League final - in which Matthaus was taken off late on.'We're here to play football, not to give a political message': Belgium's Eden Hazard takes aim at Germany for covering their mouths in protest of FIFA's OneLove armband ban before shock defeat against Japan
24/11/22 11:21The Real Madrid forward claimed that the four-time World Cup winners might have made a better impact had they focused more on winning the game than making a statement in the game.'There were huge celebrations in the media centre when Germany lost': Sportsmail's team in Doha tell WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL why shock defeat by Japan was so welcome (and that's WITHOUT mentioning Rudiger's showboating!)
24/11/22 10:17Following the game, there were huge celebrations in the press box and the main media centre in Doha, and Barlow insists that people enjoy seeing teams like Germany lose.Japan's jubilant players leave their dressing room spotless - and even make cute Origami swans as a thank you to their hosts - after celebrating their stunning World Cup win over Germany... as their fans also sweep up litter in the stands
24/11/22 07:00Pictures shared on social media showed the floors swept, litter sorted into neat piles and even windows left open for ventilation in the Japan locker room after their 2-1 win.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Issues around the OneLove armband still ripple while Japan received a heroes welcome at their hotel after beating Germany
23/11/22 22:44The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has caused a series of upsets on and off the pitch. In light of that, Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha.OLIVER HOLT: Antonio Rudiger stood frozen in SHOCK having been showboating not long before… it may be hard to accept that Germany have become also-rans, but the evidence is mounting
23/11/22 22:25OLIVER HOLT: When the final whistle went Antonio Rudiger, the defender many of us have come to associate with modern German indomitability, stood rooted to the spot inside the Japan area.Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma credits Saudi Arabia's shock win against Argentina as 'inspiration' for Japan's 2-1 victory over Germany, while Ritsu Doan calls it 'the best day of my career' after bagging the equaliser
23/11/22 20:40Japan's players said they were inspired by Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina on Tuesday as they caused another huge World Cup upset with their giant-killing of Germany in Doha.'They beat us with their efficiency': Germany boss Hansi Flick laments 'bitterly disappointing' defeat by Japan - after his side were beaten 2-1 despite having 78 per cent possession
23/11/22 17:41Hansi Flick has lamented his Germany side's 'bitterly disappointing' 2-1 loss to Japan in their opening match of the World Cup.'It was out of order. ARROGANT. There's only one team laughing now': Ex-Germany star Didi Hamann BLASTS prancing Antonio Rudiger for 'mocking' Takuma Asano when Japan were 1-0 down… before the forward hit shock winner for underdogs
23/11/22 17:14Antonio Rudiger was accused of 'mocking' Takuma Asano by altering his running style to exaggerate his movements while racing him to the ball. Rudiger was also seen laughing.PLAYER RATINGS: Super sub Takuma Asano's inspired performance off the bench leads Japan to memorable World Cup win... while Nico Schlotterbeck is the weak link in disastrous result for Hansi Flick's Germany
23/11/22 16:56In a remarkable afternoon at the Khalifa International Stadium, a courageous Japan side fought back to pull off a memorable 2-1 win over Germany thanks to late goals from Ritsu Dona and Takuma Asano.'If you conceded a goal like that in training, you would stop and say are you concentrating?!': Roy Keane rips into Germany's 'schoolboy' defending as Hansi Flick's side suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their World Cup Group E opener
23/11/22 16:23Roy Keane has criticised the German defending as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their World Cup opener on WednesdayREVEALED: Why Japan hero Takuma Asano was forced to leave Arsenal... as he writes his name into World Cup folklore with incredible late winner against Germany at Qatar 2022
23/11/22 15:47The 28-year-old scored the winner in Wednesday's shock 2-1 win over Germany to hand Japan the perfect start to their World Cup campaign.'This is what happens when you focus only on politics': Fans insist Germany 'DESERVED to lose' to Japan after Hansi Flick's men covered their mouths in a pre-match photo in protest of FIFA's OneLove armband ban
23/11/22 15:26Germany's players made a statement in their pre-match team photo before facing Japan as they covered their mouths in protest at being blocked from wearing an anti-discrimination armband.Germany 1-2 Japan: Underdogs Japan produce the World Cup's SECOND huge upset in 24 hours, netting two late goals to stun Germany - the country where BOTH scorers play their club football
23/11/22 09:00GERMANY 1-2 JAPAN - IAN LADYMAN: This was another remarkable afternoon in Doha as a game that Germany had controlled for long was turned on its head by a courageous Japan side.With low expectations and an apathetic public back home, this World Cup is a free hit for Hansi Flick... as his resurgent but inconsistent Germany side look to bounce back from a dismal Euro 2020 campaign
23/11/22 08:43KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: After a dismal performance at Euro 2020, this World Cup is a free hit for new boss Hansi Flick - and not just because many fans back home won't be watching.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.'He's NOT coming?!' Arsenal and Japan star Takehiro Tomiyasu's hilarious reaction as he finds out Thiago Alcantara was left out of Spain's World Cup squad... after naming him as his favourite Spanish player
22/11/22 15:29Tomiyasu, who was called up by Japan for the World Cup, was asked in an interview who his favourite Spanish player was, with the defender picking Liverpool's midfield maestro.Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is ruled OUT of Germany's World Cup opener against Japan with 'a knee problem'... as winger misses national side's final training session before travelling to Doha
22/11/22 10:35Hansi Flick's side completed their final training session before they travel to Doha in preparation for their first Group E game - however the Bayern winger wasn't present for the session.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.2014 World Cup winners Germany get their tournament underway when they take on Japan in Group E... 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?
20/11/22 13:13So, with the World Cup clash between Germany and Japan quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know about the Germany vs Japan clash below.World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.
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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