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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
10/09/24 22:29
Matthijs de Ligt was furious with his display against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday and he did nothing to make up for it against Germany on Tuesday night. De Ligt said his performance at the weekend was 'f*****' and he endured another dismal outing in Tuesday's 202 draw. Manager Ronald Koeman gave the defender another chance but he proceeded to help gift the German a goal in the first half....read
Man City defender Nathan Ake is taken off on a stretcher in tears after suffering serious injury in Netherlands' Nations League clash with Germany
10/09/24 20:20After initially attempting to return to his feet, a clearly emotional Ake was then removed from the pitch on a stretcher and replaced by Arsenal's Jurrien Timber.
Virgil van Dijk appears to ignore Netherlands team-mate Joshua Zirkzee - just one week after pair went head-to-head in Liverpool's dominant win over Man United
09/09/24 23:47Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk appeared to give Man United's Joshua Zirkzee the cold shoulder during an awkward moment while the pair were on international duty.
Ronald Koeman takes sharp dig at Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch after journalist praises Dutch midfielder for his starring role in 3-0 drubbing of Man United
03/09/24 16:16The Dutchman, who traded Bayern Munich for Anfield last summer, has made a blistering start in the Premier League this season. But his national manager's words have served to burst his bubble.
Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals the most valuable coaching trait Sir Alex Ferguson taught him... as the legendary Dutchman prepares for his first season back at Manchester United
04/08/24 13:14Last month United confirmed the Dutchman would return to Old Trafford to serve as one of Erik ten Hag's assistants as part of the club's new-look backroom staff.
Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
18/07/24 18:33Zirkzee, 23, has signed from Bologna for £36.5million after United paid above his release clause to land him. The Dutch international, who played twice at Euro 2024, signed a five-year deal.
Turn off the phone next time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes since the Netherlands called him in to cancel a yacht holiday with his girlfriend
11/07/24 12:42Maatsen had initially been left out of the squad, learning of his omission just three days ahead of his participation in the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.
Harry Kane shows true colours with his comments about Ollie Watkins after being replaced by the Aston Villa star against the Netherlands... as the forward's last-minute heroics send England to the Euro 2024 final
11/07/24 09:54Watkins emerged as the England's hero on Wednesday night, firing home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer 's pass, after replacing Kane for the closing stages.
DANNY MURPHY: After the bold and brilliant changes England made against the Netherlands, Gareth Southgate has shown he CAN end our long trophy drought
10/07/24 23:26DANNY MURPHY: It was a huge decision to take off captain Harry Kane and Phil Foden, who was outstanding in the first half. But it's what the match situation required and the right thing to do.
Gary Neville and Ian Wright celebrate wildly after Ollie Watkins' last-gasp winner books England a place in the Euros final on Sunday - but Roy Keane is less than impressed with the result!
10/07/24 22:59The Aston Villa striker was brought on as a late substitute by Gareth Southgate as England struggled to break their 1-1 deadlock with the Netherlands in the second-half.
Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
10/07/24 21:58SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WESTFALENSTADION: Watkins emerged as the team's unlikely hero striking home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer's pass.
Virgil van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on referee Felix Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' dramatic Euro 2024 defeat by England
10/07/24 21:48The Three Lions progressed to the last two, where they will take on Spain on Sunday as they bid to lift their first-ever European Championship three years after they lost in the final of Euro 2020.
THE NOTEBOOK: The Netherlands' 'Orange Army' outnumber England fans, but it's a Man United duo left singing in the rain as the Three Lions reach Euro 2024 final
10/07/24 21:37MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner to hand Gareth Southgate's men a famous 2-1 victory over the Netherlands .
PLAYER RATINGS: Which England star set the tone from the off? Who looked tired AGAIN? And which youngster could Netherlands simply not live with?
10/07/24 21:27Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE assesses who dazzled against the Netherlands, and who must do better, ahead of the England's historic final in Berlin on Sunday evening.
It's time to stop ridiculing Gareth Southgate after his coaching masterclass in England's 2-1 win over Netherlands, writes OLIVER HOLT
10/07/24 21:24OLIVER HOLT IN DORTMUND: Maybe now that he has lead England to back-to-back European Championship finals, you are going to admit what Southgate has done for football in this country.
REF WATCH: After a week of English doubt over referee Felix Zwayer, it's the Dutch who will be marching with torches, writes KIERAN GILL
10/07/24 21:09KIERAN GILL IN DORTMUND: It took 16 minutes for the angry villagers who had spent the last two days stewing to swap their pitchforks for popcorn. Penalty to England.
Kobbie Mainoo produced a display that flew in the face of his tender age as England beat Netherlands to reach Euro final - he exudes courage and is our midfield future, writes SAMI MOKBEL
10/07/24 21:03SAMI MOKBEL AT THE BVB STADION IN DORTMUND: Airpods in with a complexion like stone, Kobbie Mainoo strode off England's team bus with the air of a man on a mission.
Gary Neville brands decision to award England a penalty an 'absolute DISGRACE' as he argues with Ian Wright over 'mad' VAR decision to set Three Lions level with the Netherlands
10/07/24 20:19The pundits were at odds over the validity of England's spot-kick after Harry Kane's equaliser levelled things between England and the Netherlands before half-time.
Who is Felix Zwayer? Meet the referee officiating England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 semi-final clash who is a convicted 'match-fixer' and has enraged Jude Bellingham in the past
10/07/24 18:43German referee Felix Zwayer will take charge of England's Euro 2024 semi-final clash against the Netherlands. Here is everything you need to know about referee who received a six month ban.
England fans drenched as Dortmund stadium leaks AGAIN during rainstorm ahead of Three Lions' semi-final clash with the Netherlands
10/07/24 18:33The home of Borussia Dortmund has been beset with issues during inclement weather throughout this summer's tournament, with Turkey versus Georgia the first match affected.
Dutch hooligans injure five England fans 'after trying to steal St George's flag' in series of attacks on Dortmund bars as sickening violence mars build up to Euros semi-final
10/07/24 16:27Videos have surfaced on X of swaths of people dressed in the iconic bright orange football shirts throwing stools and benches outside a local cafe ahead of the semi-final match tonight.
How 'silly' Euros tradition has become the symbol to unite Dutch fans ahead of England vs Netherlands
10/07/24 16:10Every time a major tournament rolls around, every countries fan base set out on claiming the title of 'best fans'. But many do it like the Dutch
Harry Kane vs Virgil van Dijk: England's captain has scored in HALF of his duels with the Dutch skipper - but a date this late in the season may remind him of when Liverpool star came out of top
10/07/24 15:44Tonight, Virgil van Dijk will lace up his boots and be tasked with keeping Harry Kane shtum. On current form, some might say muting Kane should be a rather straightforward assignment. Not so fast.
Jerdy Schouten is the Netherlands' unsung hero and will be crucial in the midfield battle against England tonight - and only one player at Euro 2024 exceeds his stats in one area that could hurt the Three Lions
10/07/24 13:29SAMI MOKBEL: Schouten has started all five matches here so far, andbarring a change he will be confronted with coping with Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo this evening.
Revealed: England and Netherlands' expected XIs for tonight's Euro 2024 semi-final - with Gareth Southgate making a big call on the left-hand side
10/07/24 12:42According sources close to the camp, Southgate is expected to stick with the system England used during their quarter-final win over Switzerland when they face the Netherlands in the last four.
England vs Netherlands - Euro 2024 RECAP: All the reaction as super sub Ollie Watkins sends Three Lions into final
10/07/24 09:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog as England beat the Netherlands 2-1, thanks to an injury-time strike from super sub Ollie Watkins assisted by another Southgate change Cole Palmer.
Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
10/07/24 06:35Yamal scored a stunning equaliser against France on Tuesday night to help La Roja book a place in the Euro 2024 final, where they will play England or the Netherlands.
NETHERLANDS vs ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who has been easily Gareth Southgate's most consistent performer? Which 6/10 star hasn't done enough on the ball for the Three Lions? And which Dutch players have lacked chemistry?
10/07/24 01:00Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE and MATT BARLOW run the rule over Koeman and Southgate's teams, and assess who comes up trumps ahead of Wednesday evening's kick-off.
If the REAL Harry Kane stands up, England tread the red carpet all the way to the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, writes OLIVER HOLT
09/07/24 22:02OLIVER HOLT IN DORTMUND: Kane's pedigree is such there is always hope he will burst back into form in the nick of time - and Southgate will hope that instinct returns on Wednesday.
Gareth Southgate issues rallying cry to England to play without fear as Three Lions bid to make history against the Netherlands with first overseas final
09/07/24 21:30SAMI MOKBEL AND MIKE KEEGAN: The 1966 World Cup and Euro 2020 finals were both held at Wembley, but Wednesday night's showdown with the Netherlands represents an opportunity to reach Berlin.
Joshua Zirkzee honed his skills in Schiedam's Johan Cruyff cages and has been compared to Ronaldinho by Thiago Motta. Now after a breakout season at Bologna the Dutch starlet is nearing a £34m move to Man United
09/07/24 21:01He is technically superior to other strikers that have his height and he thinks and acts quicker than the players around him - and that all stems from his development back home in the Netherlands.
What can Man United fans expect from fan favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy the coach? Having played under iconic boss Sir Alex Ferguson, he'll look to use that wisdom on the current crop of Red Devils stars as they look to rebuild
09/07/24 17:09Manchester United's backroom team has had a Dutch overhaul this summer, but it wasn't the one most fans expected.
From a VERY relaxed attitude to sex and drugs to the three-kiss greeting and the invention of the CD: 20 facts about the Netherlands (don't call it Holland) you might not know... as England prepare for Euro 2024 clash
09/07/24 14:47Whether it's their relaxed attitude to sex and drugs, or the fact they keep birthday calendars in downstairs toilets, the people of the Netherlands are certainly not boring.
England must banish the RONALD KOEMAN CURSE when they face the Dutch in their Euros semi-final... and it's a long 30 years since it started
09/07/24 11:00IAN HERBERT: More than 30 years have passed since Koeman brought down David Platt as he ran clean through on goal in a vital World Cup qualifier. The episode became part of English football lore
CHRIS SUTTON: Wout Weghorst is so much more than a battering ram... England must beware the threat of the giant Dutchman in semi-final showdown
08/07/24 22:39CHRIS SUTTON: In this age of tiki taka, inverted full backs, false nines, passing triangles, gegenpressing, set-piece specialists there is something beautiful about Wout Weghorst.
Gareth Southgate is inflexible and predictable, but he can't stop WINNING! After taking England to more semi-finals than in the previous 50 years combined, it's time to get behind the manager
07/07/24 21:30Having played a typically straight bat to a question about whether he and his players are afforded enough respect, Southgate finally gave vent to his real feelings
Euro 2024 news: Recap the news following the quarter-finals which saw England squeeze past Switzerland in a penalty shootout and the Netherlands dump Turkey out
07/07/24 12:11Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest Euro 2024 news and updates as teams prepare for their Semi-Final clashes. Which will take place on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 respectively.
Netherlands 2-1 Turkey - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as own goal seals a thrilling comeback to set up semi-final against England
06/07/24 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog of Netherlands vs Turkey in the last of four quarter-final clashes. As the Turks look to cause another upset against the Dutch after sending Austria crashing out.
Euro 2024 yellow card and suspension rules: How many games players will miss as Spain's Dani Carvajal sees red against Germany... Plus the other players at risk of missing semi-final clashes including five England stars
05/07/24 21:55How long of a ban will Carvajal have to serve for his red card and who else risks missing out of playing in a Euros semi-final as the rest of the quarter-final games play out.
Euro 2024 quarter-finals confirmed: Fixtures, schedule and where to watch as hosts Germany face Spain, England take on the Swiss and it's Ronaldo vs Mbappe
02/07/24 20:57The quarter-finals for Euro 2024 have finally been confirmed.Gareth Southgate's England team who find themselves on the 'easier' side of the draw have been paired against Switzerland.
Romania 0-3 Netherlands: Ronald Koeman's side set up quarter-final with Austria or Turkey as Donyell Malen nets late brace to add to Cody Gakpo first-half strike
02/07/24 17:57AADAM PATEL AT THE MUNICH FOOTBALL ARENA: On the eve of this clash, Gakpo spoke about how the Netherlands were approaching this clash against Romania as the start of a 'new tournament.'
Romania 0-3 Netherlands - Euro 2024 RECAP: Ronald Koeman's side set up quarter-final with Austria or Turkey as Donyell Malen nets late brace to add to Cody Gakpo strike
02/07/24 14:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the Netherlands take on Romania in the round-of-16 at Euro 2024.
Manchester United 'seriously considering move for Matthijs de Ligt'... with Erik ten Hag earmarking the Bayern Munich star as a potential addition for his new-look defence
28/06/24 18:48Mail Sport reported at the start of this month that the former Ajax starlet was among United's defensive interests, alongside Jarrad Branthwaite and Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo.
Euro 2024 Round-of-16 TV picks in full as England look to make the most of favourable draw and France given blockbuster tie with Belgium
28/06/24 11:06The European Championships round-of-16 gets underway on Saturday, June 29 and this is where you can watch every game.
England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal
25/06/24 18:55England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.
France 1-1 Poland and Netherlands 2-3 Austria - Euro 2024 RECAP: Austrians finish TOP of Group D
25/06/24 14:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the Netherlands take on Austria in their final game of Group D. Whilst France face Poland in their final group game of Euro 2024.
Netherlands 0-0 France: Dutch denied victory after VAR controversy with Xavi Simons' strike ruled out for offside, leaving Group D in the balance after Euro 2024's first goalless draw
21/06/24 20:55OLIVER HOLT IN LEIPZIG: The man in the black mask came out on to the pitch at the Red Bull Arena for the warm-up before the match and went through all his routines.
Netherlands 0-0 France - Euro 2024 RECAP: Les Bleus continue to miss Kylian Mbappe as Antoine Griezmann squanders another chance during clash of the Group D heavyweights
21/06/24 17:01Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Netherlands vs France for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.
Netherlands defender Nathan Ake says he has 'no problem' with fans who painted their faces to look like Ruud Gullit as he rushes to their defence after accusations of 'blackface'
20/06/24 22:33Nathan Ake has hit back at criticism of Netherlands supporters who were accused of doing 'blackface' in their attempts to dress up as Ruud Gullit.
Ruud Gullit reacts after Dutch fans were slammed for doing 'blackface' in an attempt to dress up as him for Euro 2024 win over Poland... with one supporter pledging to 'retire' their outfit after severe backlash
18/06/24 19:06The group of fans faced severe backlash for the 'blackface' as they tried to imitate Gullit in the stands for their country's opening Euro 2024 fixture.
Ronald Koeman says the Netherlands needed 'English qualities' to beat Poland after 'upset' target man Wout Weghorst scores winner off the bench
16/06/24 18:07Koeman revealed that the 31-year-old, who didn't score once in the Premier League during half a season at Manchester United last year, had been unhappy when told he was not a guaranteed starter.
Unlucky Netherlands fan drops pint of beer after being pelted flush in the face by a stray ball while posing for a TV camera during Euro 2024 game against Poland
16/06/24 14:33The incident occurred just before kick-off at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion when the man spotted a camera panning across his path. He lost one pint of beer but impressively held on to another.
Poland vs Netherlands - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as Wout Weghorst comes off the bench to spare Dutch blushes
16/06/24 11:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for Poland vs Netherlands 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.
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.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - The Netherlands: Ronald Koeman is back in the dugout and Virgil van Dijk leading the side - but can they put years of under-achievement behind them to win in Germany... again!?
04/06/24 18:28The Netherlands will return to compete at their 11th European Championship this summer as they bid to improve on their last-16 exit from the tournament three years ago.
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.
Fans are split on five BIZARRE rule changes put forward by the Dutch FA - including flying subs and kick-ins... but which ideas would YOU support?
30/05/24 10:52Most recently, supporters have debated the necessity of the introduction of a 'blue card' which could sin-bin players for 10 minutes, with the idea sparking widespread backlash.
Netherlands confirm their 26-man squad for Euro 2024, with Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay included... but one Premier League loanee is dropped from Ronald Koeman's squad
29/05/24 14:46Koeman's side fell at the round of 16 three years ago and though they are not one of the favourites to claim the prize, their raft of talented performers mean they have the ability to spring a surprise.
Awkward moment Roda JC fans invaded the pitch after thinking they were promoted to the Eredivisie.... only for rivals Groningen to score a 95th-minute equaliser to deny them a spot in the Dutch top flight
04/05/24 09:01The crowd, clad in yellow and twirling scarves in the air, streamed onto the pitch at the Parkstad Limburg Stadion after Roda's 2-0 victory against Cambuur in the Eerste Divisie.
Sky Sports reporter is manhandled by security as he asks beaming Feyenoord boss Arne Slot about the Liverpool job
25/04/24 14:49Slot (right) has emerged as the number one contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp and talks are developing quickly with Liverpool, who could even complete a deal this weekend.
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.
USA star Sergino Dest reveals he is in talks to turn his PSV loan into a permanent switch from parent club Barcelona: 'Everything has to be right'
16/04/24 21:38The US fullback previously stated his desire to stay in the Netherlands beyond the 2023-24 Eredivisie season, as a reported fee of nearly $11M (£8.8M) would be required to fulfill his wish.
REVEALED: The wholesome reason behind Virgil van Dijk's trademark 'chin wave' celebration after the Liverpool captain scored the winner against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final
27/02/24 15:59Van Dijk had a goal scrubbed off controversially for offside before netting the eventual winner in the final at Wembley, hammering home a Kostas Tsimikas cross in extra time.
REVEALED: The sad reason why Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has 'Virgil' and not his surname on the back of his shirt
26/02/24 13:09The Dutch defender is perhaps the greatest in the world in his position, his exploits for Premier League leaders Liverpool catapulting him to global acclaim after arriving from Southampton.
Frenkie De Jong's agent FUMES at 'nonsense' claims the Barcelona star faked illness to miss Champions League defeat at Antwerp as his furious representative hits out at 'fake news'
15/12/23 09:08The Blaugrana were shocked by the Belgian side - competing in the Champions League for the first time in their history - after falling to a 3-2 defeat in a dramatic encounter on Wednesday night.
Pierre Van Hooijdonk says female coaches have 'less credibility' than men and he 'couldn't imagine' Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman in a male dressing room... and Wesley Sneijder agrees with him!
13/12/23 15:03The former Netherlands, Celtic and Forest striker made the comments on a Dutch television show, adding he cannot envisage a female boss in the Premier League either.
Man United flop Donny van de Beek 'offers himself to Barcelona' with injured star Gavi out for the rest of the season... as Juventus 'eye up a loan-to-buy deal for the out-of-favour Dutchman'
05/12/23 09:39Van de Beek emerged as one of the exciting young midfielders in Europe after starring for Ajax in their famous Champions League run in 2018-19 that saw them beat Real Madrid and Juventus.
Donny van de Beek admits he's ready to LEAVE Man United after making just six Premier League starts in three years... as he insists the 'time has come to make a different choice'
25/11/23 12:09However, his time at Old Trafford has been hampered by a lack of form and fitness, with Van de Beek making just six Premier League starts in more than three seasons.
France could be distracted by Kylian Mbappe's future, hosts Germany lurch from one crisis to the next and Spain, Italy and Co are unconvincing: Why England CAN win Euro 2024 next year
16/11/23 21:19Harry Kane is in blistering form and Jude Bellingham is Europe's most exciting talent - England have reasons to be optimistic about the Euros. But what about their rivals?
Vivianne Miedema opens up on suffering from 'panic attacks' when she arrived at Arsenal in 2017 - but that struggle is motivating the Dutch star to help front a new player-led mental health movement
02/11/23 09:00Vivianne Miedema has opened up on how she suffered from panic attacks earlier in her career, with the Arsenal forward at the forefront of a new player-led mental health movement in football.
Ajax SACK manager Maurice Steijn after dreadful start to the season left the Dutch giants second from bottom in the league table... and without a win in eight games
23/10/23 17:00Ajax have confirmed they parted ways with head coach Maurice Steijn after their horrendous start to the season leaves them second bottom of the league.
Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year's tournament... With England already having booked their place in Germany
18/10/23 12:43England booked their place in Germany with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Italy thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Tyrell Malacia 'will return before the New Year after undergoing surgery on his knee' - with Man United star not featuring since final day of last season as Erik ten Hag battles an injury crisis
18/10/23 11:24Malacia - who is currently one of eight injury absentees for Erik ten Hag - last played on the final day of the season against Fulham in May and was ruled out of pre-season and is yet to return.
The German teams keeping Bayern Munich off the pace, an Italian side looking to bounce back from cup final heartbreak and a Man City-linked club who are LaLiga's entertainers... the surprise early season packages across Europe
10/10/23 20:00Many of the pre-season favourites are battling it out at the top of their tables, but there have also been a few surprise packages who look capable of upsetting the odds.
AZ Alkmaar pile on the misery for Ajax as new director Louis van Gaal watches his team fall into the relegation zone on their return to the Johan Cruyff Arena
08/10/23 23:55Ajax returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena after the debacle against Feyenoord only to lose again, this time going down 2-1 to AZ Alkmaar.
Ajax 0-4 Feyenoord: Santiago Gimenez completes his hat-trick FOUR DAYS after scoring the first two as De Klassieker finally resumes behind closed doors after furious home fans smashed up their stadium and clash was abandoned
27/09/23 12:42Feyenoord were 3-0 up at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday when the game was abandoned in the 56th minute as home fans threw flares and fireworks on to the pitch.
Firework-throwing fans smashing up their own stadium, a struggling team sitting 14th in the Eredivisie and transfer guru Sven Mislintat ruthlessly axed... what is going on at Ajax?
25/09/23 20:00Amid the fireworks and pyrotechnics that forced De Klassieker to be abandoned on Sunday, it was tempting to wonder if Ajax's season has already gone up in smoke.
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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
