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A Qatari league match was sensationally interrupted on Sunday evening when a club president stormed the pitch to furiously protest a controversial penalty decision. Al Wakrah were drawing 0-0 with title rivals Al-Sadd in the Qatar top flight when the referee pointed to the spot in the 65th minute, which left the former's president Sheikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al-Thani fuming. Al-Thani made his way down to the touchline before moving into the field of play as he began to furiously protest the decision, gesturing passionately and having to be held back by other members of staff. ...read
Marco Verratti 'will sign for Al-Arabi on Tuesday' after Paris Saint-Germain agree £39m fee with Qatari club for Euro 2020 winner
12/09/23 06:10According to Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder landed in Doha on Monday night and will undergo his medical before being formally unveiled as a new Al-Arabi player later today.Glazers are 'holding Manchester United and its fans hostage', blasts MUST statement as supporters group slam takeover 'CHARADE' with protests planned for season opener against Wolves
13/08/23 23:01United kick off the season against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday night with fresh protests planned over the Glazers' refusal to accept large offers in excess of £5billion from multiple bidders.Ashley Young insists he still has the appetite for a fight after he kicked off the 19th Premier League season of his career in Everton's loss to Fulham
13/08/23 21:31New Everton signing Ashley Young insists he still has the appetite for a fight as his 19th Premier League season began with a defeat.Rio Ferdinand bemoans lack of 'transparency and clarity' from Man United owners, as fans are left in the dark with takeover saga dragging on for months
02/08/23 23:21British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani remain the front-runners in the bidding war and both parties have submitted multiple bids.Manchester United takeover discussions remain ONGOING despite rumbling on for almost nine months, with the Glazers continuing to talk to a number of parties
02/08/23 16:11MIKE KEEGAN: However, Mail Sport understands that the current situation is that discussions are continuing with a number of groups with a view to a full sale or partial investment.David Beckham defends his controversial £10m Qatar World Cup deal, insisting 'engagement is the only way of making change' after he faced criticism for promoting the country due to its poor human rights record and anti-gay laws
28/07/23 08:53David Beckham has defended his controversial role as ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, believing that 'engagement is the only way of making change'.Argentina fans give World Cup winning-heroes an INCREDIBLE welcome in their first match since Qatar glory in 2-0 win over Panama... with Lionel Messi's family watching on from the stands in Buenos Aires as he scores stunning free-kick
24/03/23 00:10Thousands packed into the Estadio Monumental, the home of River Plate, with fans waving flags, banging drums and chanting joyously in another celebration of their World Cup triumph.Qatari bid for Manchester United has raised 'SIGNIFICANT worries at PSG' with fears the Red Devils 'will be prioritised' if a deal goes through, despite the Premier League giants being eyed up by a private group of investors
16/02/23 10:17The Parisians were taken over by QSI in 2011 and have been transformed into powerhouses of French and European football, winning Ligue 1 in eight out of the last 10 seasons.The race to buy Manchester United: Qatari investors believe they'll blow competition away but Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the mix too - and even David Beckham is keen on being in a consortium before February 17 deadline
08/02/23 22:00United even opened a pop-up shop in the Swiss ski resort of Davos during the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum in a bid to raise its profile among wealthy attendees.Manchester United shares jump 17 PER CENT with Qatari investors set to bid for the club within days and give manager Erik ten Hag a massive transfer war chest
08/02/23 13:12Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Tuesday that Qatari investors are set to attempt to buy the Premier League side outfit within days and are 'confident' of blowing rivals out of the water.This Premier League season is seeing the lowest ball-in-play time for 12 YEARS - as former FA chief David Dein calls for a countdown clock amid concerns about football's timekeeping system
12/01/23 10:41The ball-in-play time in the Premier League this season is the lowest it has been for 13 years, Sportsmail can reveal, amid growing calls for an overhaul of football's timekeeping system.Coral bookmakers refuses to pay out to furious punter who won nearly £15,000 off a £10 World Cup bet - and offer him £660 instead
03/01/23 14:16Bookmakers have refused to pay out after punter Liam Manifold, 30, from Staffordshire, tried to claim a 'life-changing' £15,000 prize after staking just £10 on a series of World Cup bets.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.'Grotesque' Gary Neville is slammed by MP for using ITV's World Cup final coverage as a platform to attack British government for 'demonising rail and ambulance workers and terrifying nurses'
18/12/22 15:10In a discussion on ITV about the tournament as a whole and the controversy which has followed it, Neville used it as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the British government.FIFA 'REJECTS President Zelensky's request to let him share a video message of global peace before World Cup final'
16/12/22 12:31'We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good,' said a source speaking to CNN , adding that Zelensky's office was surprised by the negative response.'Almost the population of my country!' Croatian model Ivana Knoll stuns in a TINY bikini as she celebrates 3million followers after rising to fame as the 'World Cup's sexiest fan'
15/12/22 20:42Model Ivana Knoll, 30, teased her 3million Instagram followers on Thursday as she celebrated reaching the follower media milestone by sharing a revealing swimwear snap.Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been 'brainwashed' and switched from 'the smartest man in the world' to 'making the most stupid statements' in his job at FIFA, says Norway's manager Stale Solbakken
15/12/22 16:18Norway manager Stale Solbakken claims Arsene Wenger has been 'brainwashed' by FIFA, after his criticism of teams for making political demonstrations during the World Cup.Almost '80 PER CENT of the 69,000 supporters watching the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France tonight are fans of the Atlas Lions', as they became the first African country ever to reach the last four
14/12/22 17:54The Atlas Lions took on France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, losing 2-0 after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in front of a capacity crowd on Wednesday evening.REVEALED: Rio Ferdinand was dropped by the BBC for the World Cup's opening game amid fears of hypocrisy accusations because of the pundit's links to Saudi Arabia
13/12/22 22:30MATT HUGHES: The former England defender was due to appear with Alan Shearer and Alex Scott alongside host Gary Lineker at Al Bayt Stadium for the opening match, Qatar vs Ecuador.England's World Cup WAGs get ready for war: Football partners top up their glasses of bubbly and don their replica shirts for France quarter-final
10/12/22 14:52The two giants of European football will meet at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday evening, with the winner facing Morocco or Portugal in the semi-finals on Wednesday.Muslim nations 'proposed Islamophobia World Cup armband in style of Palestinian headscarf - but were told it would break FIFA rules'
09/12/22 10:51Officials from World Cup host Qatar and other Muslim-majority nations were in 'advanced' discussions about an anti-Islamophobia armband that would be worn by football captains.World Cup CEO Nasser Al Khater is SLAMMED after dismissing the death of a migrant worker during the tournament as 'a natural part of life'... before criticising journalists for 'continuing to bang on' about the number of migrant worker fatalities in Qatar
08/12/22 22:30KIERAN GILL: FIFA say they are 'deeply saddened' by the worker's death. Al Khater, however, criticised journalists for continuing to 'bang on' about the number of migrant worker deaths in Qatar.Qatar's World Cup chief is slammed as 'callous' by human rights groups after shrugging off fatal accident that killed a migrant worker by saying 'death is a part of life'
08/12/22 21:01Human rights groups have accused the tournament's chief executive Nasser Al Khater of showing 'ignoring the truth' of migrant worker deaths in the country.Qatar World Cup chief says 'death is a part of life' as he shrugs off latest fatal accident that killed a migrant worker
08/12/22 09:56Nasser Al Khater (pictured), Chief Executive of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, said 'death is a part of life' in response to the tragic death of yet another migrant workerReady to Olé! Glamorous partners of Spain's squad enjoy a night out before the team's World Cup match against Morocco
06/12/22 14:08The glamorous girlfriends and wives of Spain's team enjoyed a night out in Doha ahead of the squad's quarter-final match against Morocco today.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.Georgina Rodriguez stuns in knee high boots as she visits an exhibition in Qatar while supporting partner Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup
05/12/22 18:34The model, 28, looked sensational in a figure hugging black mini dress as she looked around the Forever Valentino exhibition in Doha on Monday.Inside the life of Kylian Mbappé, the man who could destroy England's dreams: France's free-scoring winger earns £1.2million a WEEK after growing up in poverty, has been linked to various high-profile women and gives huge sums to charity
05/12/22 14:28Aged just 23, Mbappé has already etched his name into the annals of world football. But there is a lot more than meets the eye with the man who could destroy England's World Cup hopesVAR is meddling far too much, the big guns are losing momentum, Cody Gakpo leads a new generation and Kylian Mbappe is peerless again... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the World Cup group stage
03/12/22 09:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: After two weeks of non-stop football that has culminated in some of the best drama we've seen at an early stage at the World Cup, the group stages have come to the end.Wrexham FC's Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney send messages of support to Wales after they were dumped out of World Cup by England
30/11/22 15:25Wrexham FC's Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sent messages of support to Wales fans after their 0-3 defeat to EnglandThe glamorous fiancée who's been by Marcus Rashford's side since he was 15: England player's childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi 'offers him stability and assurance' as she cheers him on at the World Cup
30/11/22 09:28Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 25, is supported by his glamorous fiancée Lucia Loi, who has been by his side since he was 15 years old.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.Cody Gakpo could well be the hottest property at this World Cup but Memphis Depay was sluggish after surprise inclusion as the hosts exited with a whimper - PLAYER RATINGS from Holland's 2-0 win over Qatar
29/11/22 18:16Goals by Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong in each half sealed their place in the knockout rounds as the hosts exited their own tournament without a point on the board.Rob Rinder takes Gary Lineker to task after pundit praises 'favourite stadium' at Qatar World Cup: TV judge tweets snap of Bangladeshi migrant worker who was killed building Al Bayt arena
29/11/22 14:20Robert Rinder called out Gary Lineker for tweeting about his 'favourite stadium' in Qatar by posting a picture of a migrant worker, 29, who died while building itWORLD 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.Qatar says World Cup worker death toll is 'between 400 and 500' - by far its highest admission of fatalities
29/11/22 11:15Reports from the Supreme Committee dating from 2014 to the end of 2021 only include the number of deaths of workers involved in building and refurbishing the stadiums now hosting the World Cup.Holland 2-0 Qatar: Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo net in either half to send Louis van Gaal's side through to the World Cup last-16 as Group A winners
29/11/22 10:54JAMES ST DENIS AT THE AL-BAYT STADIUM: Netherlands confirmed their passage into the Round of 16 after goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie De Jong secured a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar.The Plastic World Cup: Qatar wanted the kudos and global recognition of hosting the greatest show on earth. But, one week in, it's clear that behind the facade of this glorified football theme park lies a monumental pretence
26/11/22 22:34IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: There is no World Cup artefact more iconic than the Argentina shirt Diego Maradona wore when he applied the 'Hand of God' in 1986.Holland look to confirm their last-16 place against the already-out World Cup hosts Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
26/11/22 18:35On matchday three, both Holland and Ecuador know a point will be sufficient to see them into the last-16 - and a potential meeting with England. Here's everything you need to know about the game.Niece to meet you! Mason Mount sets eyes on his sister's three-year-old daughter for the FIRST time in family reunion at the end of England's World Cup match
26/11/22 12:29The 23-year-old footballer, who has reportedly been offered £200,000-a-week in a new contract by Chelsea, was all smiles as he hugged his niece Poppy after playing a World Cup match.Pictured: Wales-supporting grandfather 62, who died while following Gareth Bales' team in Qatar World Cup
26/11/22 11:54A Wales supporter has sadly died while visiting Qatar to watch Gareth Bales' team in the 2022 World Cup. Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire was in Doha with his son and friends.England and Wales hooligans fight each other in terrifying Tenerife brawl featuring flying chairs, kicks and punches as others sit by and film the action
26/11/22 10:28Dozens of England and Wales fans aggressively punched, kicked and threw chairs at each other in a violent fight on the Veronicas Strip on the Playa de las Americas last night.Massive fire breaks out in Qatar World Cup city near fan village as plume of black smoke rises into the sky
26/11/22 10:07A huge fire has broken out in the World Cup city of Lusail in Qatar, with plumes of black smoke rising into the sky right next to one of the country's fan villages.PLAYER RATINGS: Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou shine for Senegal, as the African champions get their World Cup campaign back on track
25/11/22 16:25Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou fired the African champions into a two-goal lead, but Qatar pulled one back - their first ever World Cup goal - through Mohammed Muntari.Shocked England fans spend a day in Qatari's mega mansion after he struck up a conversation with the group when he saw one wearing a Wolverhampton Wanderers shirt
25/11/22 16:05Jassa Dehal and his friends couldn't believe their luck when a Qatari businessman invited them back to his mega mansion for lunch.PSG 'make £34m bid to Paris to take ownership of Parc des Princes as the French giants plan future stadium expansion' - but fall way short of the city's £300m valuation after president Nasser Al-Khelaifi indicated the club could seek a new home
25/11/22 15:01PSG have submitted a bid worth £34.3m to the French capital, although sources around Qatar Sports Investment indicate that Paris' urban department value the ground at £300m.'Can someone check Michael Sheen is OK?' England fans taunt Wales for losing 0-2 to Iran after Three Lions trounced them 6-2 - but desperate Welsh supporters beg the neighbouring country to 'do us a favour' when the two teams face off
25/11/22 14:20England fans have taunted Wales for 0-2 to Iran after the Three Lions thrashed them earlier this week. One fan quipped: 'You lot can see the World Cup when it comes home'Holland 1-1 Ecuador: Ecuador fight back to earn a valuable point against Holland thanks to Enner Valencia's second-half strike, before the forward limps off with serious-looking knee injury... as result sees hosts Qatar knocked OUT
25/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW: Holland have illuminated so many World Cups with their vibrant shirts and metronomic passing rhythms that it is hard not to notice when something goes awry.World Cup fans CAN now wear rainbow-coloured hats and clothes, FIFA confirms, after Qatar officials caved in to pressure
25/11/22 10:11Fans were allowed to take rainbow-themed bucket hats and flags into the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for Wales' World Cup match against Iran today after Qatari officials caved into pressure.Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Hapless Qatar suffer World Cup exit after the African champions cruise to victory in the Group A clash, with Ecuador and Holland then sharing spoils to eliminate hosts
25/11/22 09:00KIERAN GILL AT THE AL THUMAMA STADUM: Qatar risk being remembered for having the worst hosting team to go with those sparkling steel and glass structures in the desert.'This is what Qatar is like!': World Cup officials interrupt ANOTHER live broadcast, threaten to confiscate equipment and order TV crew to leave as they interview a fan in a wheelchair
25/11/22 08:44Insisting his paperwork was in order and he had all the necessary permits, the Argentinian journalist said of the Qatari officials: 'I was frightened and thought they were going to take me prisoner.'EXCLUSIVE: The FA did NOT attend a crucial pre-World Cup meeting with FIFA to discuss the banned One Love armband - with England fearing their opening clash with Iran may have been STOPPED if captain Harry Kane wore it
24/11/22 23:33EXCLUSIVE: No representatives from the FA and three other nations were present when a UEFA Working Group on Human and Labour Rights delegation met with FIFA officials on October 12.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.Kind Cody of Europe! Dutch goal machine Gakpo has Premier League clubs on red alert after blistering form for PSV… he's reaping the rewards of taking Louis van Gaal's advice by turning down Leeds
24/11/22 22:30Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.MARTIN SAMUEL: Come on down, billionaires. Now we get to see if talk from Manchester United's suitors is hot air or cold reality… PLUS, why Lionel Messi needs to be more like Gareth Bale
24/11/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Through the years there have been a whole lot of Jims who have claimed they can fix it for the club and now they have got their chance.'He can shut a few IDIOTS up': Roy Keane backs Cristiano Ronaldo to put Man United sacking behind him and star for Portugal - as Graeme Souness and Joe Cole insist he will feel 'liberated' to be back on the pitch
24/11/22 15:29Roy Keane believes Cristiano Ronaldo can silence his critics by letting his football do the talking against Ghana on Thursday in the week that saw him leave Old Trafford with immediate effect.The Germans find something else to be upset about! WAG shows off her goosebumps as she joins fans complaining that Qatar stadiums are too COLD after her hubby's 2-1 defeat to Japan
24/11/22 11:34Christina Ginter, who is married to German football player Matthias Ginter, stood shivering in the stands as she watched her husband's team lose 2-1 to Japan in a shock defeat yesterday.Qatar World Cup officials offer REFUNDS and new accommodation to fans staying in 'rip-off' metal containers
24/11/22 08:15Football fans arrived at Fan Villages in Doha ahead of the major football tournament - only to find migrant workers still working on completing the corrugated box rooms.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.WORLD CUP DIARY: Van Gaal turns a deaf ear to reporter's questions, Maradona's £7.2m 'Hand of God' shirt on display in Doha... and Qatar tries to ban Budweiser at American firm's OWN hotel
22/11/22 22:49The World Cup is officially in full swing. Sportsmail 's MATT BARLOW and MIKE KEEGAN pen their latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud impress for France in scintillating 4-1 World Cup win... but Australia's Mitchell Duke struggles up front for the Socceroos
22/11/22 22:20PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were instrumental in a fine attacking showing for Didier Deschamps' side, while Australia's lone striker Mitchell Duke struggled up front.Holland take on Ecuador in second 2022 World Cup Group A match with both sides aiming to keep up perfect start... 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?
22/11/22 17:26With the Holland vs Ecuador clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below - including kick-off time, TV channel, streams, and team news.Qatar and Senegal face each other after both losing their opening match in Group A, needing a win to get their World Cup back on track... 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?
22/11/22 16:38Hosts Qatar kicked-off the tournament by facing Ecuador on Sunday, but they rarely looked like troubling their South American opponents as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.English crusaders cause stir in Qatar: Fans dressed as Christian knights are followed by crowds of shocked locals at the World Cup - as one moans about how supporters are being treated
22/11/22 16:35England fans dressed as Christian crusaders have been causing a stir in Qatar with one even blasting the conservative Muslim regime for their treatment of supporters on live TV.England were 'BLACKMAILED' by FIFA into dropping OneLove armband at World Cup and threatened with 'massive sporting sanctions' - which prompted other nations to follow suit - German FA reveals
22/11/22 15:46'The tournament director went to the English team and talked about multiple rule violations and threatened with massive sporting sanctions without specifying what these would be,' German FA saidFIFA 'tells Qatar to STOP banning fans from wearing LGBT rainbow symbols in World Cup stadiums' after backlash at regime's authoritarian crackdown on protests
22/11/22 14:55Meetings have taken place with Qatar's Supreme Committee - which is in charge of the tournament - where football's international governing 'made clear its stance'.Gareth Southgate insists England's focus is on the football amid growing row over Qatar's authoritarian crackdown on pro-LGBT fans at World Cup - as Wales football chiefs hold crisis talks with FIFA
22/11/22 13:44England's manager said the failure to secure FIFA approval for Harry Kane to wear the 'OneLove' captain's armband prior to the match against Iran yesterday had been a concern.'I know for a fact there are gay players at the World Cup': Scotland's only openly gay footballer Zander Murray calls ban on OneLove armbands a 'direct attack' on LGBTQ+ community
22/11/22 11:19Sports star Zander Murray, 31, also expressed his worry for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar - where the World Cup is currently taking place - on Good Morning Britain this morning.Qataris launch authoritarian crackdown on pro-LGBT fans in rainbow hats: Officials tell supporters they are enforcing anti-gay laws 'for their own safety'- as Harry Redknapp wades in to growing row by saying 'if you don't like it, don't go' to World Cup
22/11/22 09:41The farcical row over Harry Kane and other captains facing a ban from the pitch for wearing a rainbow armband has spilled over to the stadiums of Doha.New FIFA guidelines result in more than an HOUR of added time in the first four World Cup games - at an average of eight minutes per half - in bid to maximise playing time and avoid time-wasting
22/11/22 01:00More than an hour extra has been added on across the opening fixtures of the Qatar tournament, at an average of a sizeable eight minutes per half.MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?WORLD CUP DIARY: John Terry skips the queue, Colombia icon Carlos Valderrama is as classy as ever... and it's a laugh-a-minute in the England World Cup camp!
21/11/22 22:30WORLD CUP DIARY: The World Cup has started and the tournament is in full swing. Below, Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW and MIKE KEEGAN pen their latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.The inspiring story of Qatar's World Cup opening ceremony star: YouTuber Ghanim Al Muftah, 20, who was born with half a body has scaled one of the Middle East's highest mountains, is studying politics at Loughborough and dreams of becoming a Paralympian
21/11/22 13:40Ghanim Al Muftah, 20, captivated the world when he appeared on stage with Morgan Freeman at the opening of the World Cup in Qatari.'The world has been so UNFAIR on Qatar': PSG's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi slams 'really negative' coverage of the World Cup amid controversy over his home country's human rights record
21/11/22 11:40Nasser Al-Khelafi, the Qatari president of Paris Saint-Germain, has accused the media of being 'unfair' and 'negative' in their coverage of Qatar as it hosts the World Cup.EXCLUSIVE: FIFA SCRAPS plans to stage lengthy ceremonies before EVERY World Cup match following widespread criticism of the tournament's lavish 30-minute opening show
21/11/22 10:20FIFA had planned and rehearsed ceremonies for each of the World Cup's 64 matches, but Sportsmail has learned that Qatar's Supreme Committee has rolled back this plan.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.OLIVER HOLT: The BBC's Alex Scott is in Qatar on merit, defying a regime that treats women as second-class citizens and gay women as criminals. She deserves praise... not scorn, cynicism or censure
21/11/22 07:35OLIVER HOLT: So Scott does not deserve criticism. She deserves our admiration for having the courage to travel to Qatar to work for the BBC and continue doing a job she loves.'You know people have DIED building those stadiums': Ian Wright says he feels 'very conflicted' being at the World Cup because 'lives have been destroyed' amid Qatar's human rights scandal - as he insists workers' families 'deserve justice'
21/11/22 01:28Ian Wright has admitted he feels 'very conflicted' about working as a pundit at the Qatar World Cup as he raised concerns about workers that died during the building of stadiums in the host nation.
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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