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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez are SPLIT over where they want to spend retirement
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10/09/24 08:24
Cristiano Ronaldo has given fans a major hint as to where he might choose to retire after his career on the pitch comes to an end. The 39-year-old has shown few signs of slowing down in recent weeks, scoring his 900th goal while on international duty for Portugal. The 39-year-old was the first player to achieve the landmark tally with his strike against Croatia in Nations League action, and days later Ronaldo chased the achievement with a late goal off the bench against Scotland. ...read
Piers Morgan slams 'idiot' Erik ten Hag AGAIN and names his 'biggest problem' at Man United - as he makes bold Cristiano Ronaldo claim
09/09/24 18:07It is his latest swipe against Ten Hag, who he previously branded a 'clown' for his handling of the fallout which saw United mutually terminate Ronaldo's deal.Ivan Toney handed England lifeline by interim boss Lee Carsley - despite forward being axed from the Three Lions squad amid Saudi Arabia move
07/09/24 12:02Interim England boss Lee Carsley refused to rule out a return to the squad for Ivan Toney despite the striker's big-money move to Saudi Arabia.Ivan Toney spotted cheering on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium just hours after his shock £40m move to Saudi Pro League Al-Ahli was announced
31/08/24 16:15Ivan Toney has been spotted cheering on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium despite agreeing a £40m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.Al-Ahli consider making improved bid for Brentford star Ivan Toney after initial £35m offer was rejected - with striker left out of Thomas Frank's squad at weekend amid interest
19/08/24 15:07Brentford are maintaining an asking price of £60m but Al-Ahli's next offer could land in the range of £45-£50m.Transfer News RECAP: Arsenal ramp up interest in Mikel Merino, Brighton trigger Leed's £40m release clause for Georginio Rutter and Chelsea close to £39m swap deal for Napoli's Victor Osimhen
15/08/24 08:39Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest major signings and rumours involving Premier League clubs and more as sides are starting to ramp up their search for players to bolster their squads.Kevin De Bruyne 'AGREES personal terms to join Pro League side Al-Ittihad' - after the Man City star detailed the 'incredible money' on offer in Saudi Arabia
21/07/24 00:08After spending nearly a decade at the Etihad, the Belgian midfielder's current deal at the club is set to expire at the end of the coming campaign.Aston Villa winger 'in advanced talks over £60million Saudi Pro League switch'… with Unai Emery's side set for a major profit after the star's sole season at Villa Park
17/07/24 10:28Unai Emery's side have been one of the busiest sides in this summer's transfer window so far as they look to build on a successful season last term.Former Man City star Aymeric Laporte takes swipe at critics with four-word message after Spain's Euro 2024 victory over England - after pundits slammed him for 'disappearing' to Saudi Arabia
16/07/24 05:44The defender started in six of Spain's seven matches in Germany and played every minute of their 2-1 win over England in the final, despite detractors having questioned his place in the squad.Aymeric Laporte lashes out at critics who claim he shouldn't play at Euro 2024 because he moved to Saudi Arabia... and claims 'misinformation' has been spread
22/06/24 23:51Laporte, who left Manchester City at the start of last season to join Saudi Premier League big-spenders Al-Nassr, arrived in Germany with a minor muscle injury.N'Golo Kante looks a man reborn and £173m-a-year Cristiano Ronaldo is 'much better' since leaving Man United... so how did the other 12 Saudi money men perform in the opening round of Euro 2024?
19/06/24 21:43Many of these players were criticised for supposedly throwing away their careers in search of money, but as we've seen already at Euro 2024, several are still performing at the top level.Gerard Pique under investigation after accusation he illegally received £34MILLION in deal which saw Spanish Super Cup moved to Saudi Arabia... as former Barcelona star insists everything was legal
31/05/24 16:12Pique's company Kosmos received £34million in a deal with the Spanish FA to broker the move, which has seen four of the last five finals played in Saudi Arabia.Jose Mourinho is wanted by Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah with the ex-Chelsea and Man United boss looking for a return to the dugout after being sacked by Roma this season
15/05/24 05:53SIMON JONES: Al-Qadsiah, who got off to a bright start this season under the management of ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, were promoted from the Saudi First Division last week.Al-Hilal plot shock swoop for Richarlison as Ange Postecoglou prepares to overhaul Tottenham's squad this summer - as calf injury ends the Brazilian's season prematurely
11/05/24 09:29RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Mail Sport understands they made enquiries to Spurs over the Brazilian in January in the wake of Neymar 's season-ending knee injury.Neymar jokes about his contribution to Al-Hilal's Saudi Super Cup triumph as the Brazilian star continues recovery from ACL injury
12/04/24 17:07The Brazilian is currently ruled out with an injury after making just five appearances for the club and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.Dramatic footage shows an Al-Ittihad player being WHIPPED by a furious fan after he was doused with water as fracas breaks out following Saudi Super Cup final loss to Al-Hilal
11/04/24 20:48Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah was lashed twice after confronting the unnamed individual and throwing water in their direction.Real Madrid's VIP nightclub, Tottenham's ill-fated cheese room - and a high-tech ground on top of a 200m cliff! Football's incredible new stadium developments as Fulham announce plans for a rooftop pool
27/03/24 21:00Clubs are increasingly keen to make the match-going experience a holistic one, replete with luxury surroundings and a wealth of different activities - often with a price tag to matchFormer Liverpool team-mates Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino share a hug as they are reunited in Saudi Arabia... after Cristiano Ronaldo scored penalty to keep Al Nassr's slim Pro League title chances alive
16/03/24 09:56The former Liverpool team-mates shook hands and shared a joke and looked delighted to see each other despite a high-stakes result.Will Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi stay end in failure? A missed sitter saw Al-Nassr's Champions League hopes die, he was banned for a rude gesture and rivals Al-Hilal are stealing his limelight
12/03/24 17:36With the latest missed opportunity, Ronaldo's stay in Saudi looks increasingly unlikely to provide him with the silverware he wants to embellish an extraordinary career.Chelsea could look to offload MORE players to Saudi Arabia this summer, as Todd Boehly holds meeting with Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo
12/03/24 14:42The meeting, which was understood to have been held in Riyadh in the last fortnight, will only add to speculation that the club are looking to offload players to Saudi.Cristiano Ronaldo says obscene gesture in response to rival fans chanting Lionel Messi's name that saw him BANNED was a 'misunderstanding'
12/03/24 08:38The Al-Nassr star, reacting to rival Al-Shabab fans chanting 'Messi, Messi' throughout the game, thrust his pelvis towards the crowd after his side scored a late winner.N'Golo Kante SENT OFF for only the second time of his career with Al-Ittihad 2-0 down in the Asian Champions League after a VAR check on a dangerous tackle
05/03/24 20:02N'Golo Kante got sent off during Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League game on Tuesday night, for only the second time in his career.Andy Cole names his top three strikers in the world right now - but ignores Man City's Erling Haaland and Bayern's Harry Kane
05/03/24 18:25Andy Cole has named his top three strikers in the world right now, but he has omitted some pretty big names from his selections.Barcelona club captain Sergi Roberto 'turns down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia for political reasons'... with the midfielder's contract set to run out after 18 years in Catalonia
28/02/24 09:50Al-Qadsiah have recently appointed former Olympiacacos and Sevilla head coach Michel with an eye on promotion to the Kingdom's top flight, sitting eight points clear at the summit of their division.Ronaldo makes obscene gesture at fans who chanted 'Messi' at him
26/02/24 15:42In response, Ronaldo cupped his hand to his ear before making a gesture towards his crotch with the signal seemingly aimed at the supporters in attendance.Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture at fans after they chanted 'Messi, Messi' at him after Al-Nassr's win over Al-Shabab... and could now face an investigation from Saudi FA
26/02/24 00:33In response, Ronaldo cupped his hand to his ear before making a gesture towards his crotch with the signal seemingly aimed at the supporters in attendance.Football fans are left baffled by Lionel Messi's posture after a dressing room clip emerges following Argentina's shock World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia - with superstar's slump labelled the 'WORST I've ever seen'
21/02/24 21:52Despite Lionel Scaloni's side being named one of the tournament favourites ahead of the showpiece, they were defeated by the minnows in their Group C opener.Liverpool legend insists Mohamed Salah will 'DEFINITELY' leave the club this summer amid interest in the forward from Saudi Arabia
16/02/24 16:56Salah was the subject of significant interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad last summer, with the club reportedly making an offer worth in excess of £200m for the 31-year-old.Does my bum look small in this? Georgina Rodriguez's curvy rear is censored by prudish Iranian regime publication in Cristiano Ronaldo's family birthday snap
16/02/24 08:48The 30-year-old, who is in a relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, was pictured in a family photo to celebrate the Portuguese football superstar's 39th birthday.Fans think they know exactly what Cristiano Ronaldo means by cryptic tweet... after the Al-Nassr star posted 'who's counting' following strike which takes him closer to 1,000-goal mark
15/02/24 18:47It was the 874th goal of his career and it secured Al-Nassr a 1-0 win away from home in the first leg of their Asian Champions League last 16 tie with Al Feiha.Riyad Mahrez's wife Taylor Ward reveals what living in Saudi Arabia is REALLY like after tearful reaction to the shock move... as she opens up on the 'emotional rollercoaster' of leaving Manchester
13/02/24 00:01EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Riyad Mahrez's move to Saudi Arabia last summer was a big shock for football fans but no-one was stunned more than his wife, model and influencer Taylor Ward.Karim Benzema storms out of Al-Ittihad training session after refusing to follow manager Marcelo Gallardo's orders... with the striker DROPPED for their Saudi Pro League match tonight
07/02/24 16:42Marcelo Gallardo had ordered Benzema to train alone but he refused his instruction. Relations between Benzema and the club soured after he returned from the mid-season break 17 days late.Al-Hilal 'will make a summer swoop for Bruno Fernandes after failing with an ASTRONIMICAL move in January'… but Manchester United will be encouraged their captain responded 'negatively' to the idea
04/02/24 12:01Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal will reportedly renew their interest in Bruno Fernandes after failing with a move for him in the winter window.Serial troublemaker Ali Al-Bulayhi shoves Son Heung-min and grabs his hair as South Korea beat Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup... after confrontations with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
31/01/24 16:08Al-Bulayhi pushed Son in the chest while he wasn't looking and held his hand on the forward's head during their last 16 clash, which South Korea won on penalties after a 1-1 draw.Inter Miami 3-4 Al-Hilal: Lionel Messi's second-half penalty fails to save the Herons' blushes as Malcom's late winner crushes comeback with MLS side suffering embarrassment in front of a sold-out crowd in Saudi Arabia
29/01/24 20:14The 36-year-old Argentine coolly converted a penalty in the 55th minute to draw the Herons back into the contest in Riyadh, after they trailed 3-1 at halftime. He was substituted right before Malcom's winner.Aaron Wan-Bissaka ranks among Europe's best for stopping dribblers in their tracks... but is his vastly inferior attacking output the reason Man United are prepared to cut their losses on the £50m defender?
24/01/24 15:23Aaron Wan-Bissaka ranks among the best one-on-one defenders in European football - but this £50million defender could soon be on his way out of Manchester United.Saudi Pro League chief Michael Emenalo is caught on a hot mic COMPLAINING about repeated questions over 'sports-f***ing-washing' by Swedish documentary crew
23/01/24 13:03The former Chelsea technical director was appointed to the role in July 2023, and helped mastermind the league's top-flight smash-and-grab in the transfer market last summer.Jordan Henderson lauds Ajax's 'incredible' history as he joins the Dutch giants following brief Saudi stint... but club's reverence for one legend means he can't wear his favourite shirt number!
19/01/24 09:14The England midfielder toured the club's museum and spoke about Ajax legends after terminating his contract with Al-Ettifaq following an unsettled six months there.Jordan Henderson arrives in Amsterdam for Ajax medical after terminating contract with Saudi side Al-Ettifaq... ahead of formalising 'two-and-a-half-year deal' with the Dutch club
18/01/24 14:26The 33-year-old former Liverpool captain was pictured arriving at Schiphol Airport and then being driven away by the club's general manager Herman Pinkster.Steven Gerrard agrees new two-year contract extension to stay at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq - despite his captain Jordan Henderson terminating his deal to move to Ajax and a nine-game winless run
18/01/24 11:16The former Liverpool captain joined in the summer but they are only eighth in the Saudi Pro League despite strong summer investment.How Jordan Henderson's £350,000-a-week Saudi dream turned into a nightmare: His family struggled to settle despite living in Bahrain, playing in front of as few as 696 fans... and abandoning his promise to 'grow the game' after just six months
17/01/24 14:43The 33-year-old has terminated his three-year Al-Ettifaq contract - at great personal expense as he'll have to pay millions in tax - and is set to return to Europe with Ajax.Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium
16/01/24 20:14Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium - including LED wall and retractable roof - built on a 200m tall cliff near Riyadh... with the arena set to be the new home of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
16/01/24 19:50Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.Karim Benzema is 'trapped in Mauritius due to a CYCLONE'... as he is 'excluded from Al-Ittihad's mid-season camp in Dubai after missing training sessions and failing to impress manager Marcelo Gallardo'
14/01/24 09:28The striker missed three training sessions before Al-Ittihad disbanded for the winter break and was not present at the squad's reunion on Friday.How eye-watering money is still failing to buy happiness for football stars in Saudi Arabia: Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino want to leave, Karim Benzema is being mocked by his own fans and WAGs are struggling to settle
13/01/24 09:00The Saudi Pro League has emerged as a new financial powerhouse over the last 12 months, luring some of the best players in the world over to the Middle East.Juventus 'could offer Jordan Henderson an escape route from Saudi Arabia' with loan deal as ex-Liverpool midfielder considers quitting £700,000-a-week Al-Ettifaq contract to return to Europe
13/01/24 08:49The Italian club are looking for reinforcements in that area and Al-Ettifaq and England player Henderson, 33, is apparently an option being looked at.Angel Correa 'offered huge £52m pay packet to move to Saudi Arabia' with Argentine forward frustrated at his lack of playing time at Atletico Madrid
12/01/24 08:20The 28-year-old Argentina international is apparently frustrated at being a squad player in Madrid and would be open to a move away this month.Jordan Henderson faces £7MILLION tax bill if he returns to the Premier League from Saudi Arabia... with the ex-Liverpool man keen for a return to England after struggling to settle after £700,000-per-week move
08/01/24 09:23The former Liverpool captain is agitating for a move back to England after struggling to settle at Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, Mail Sport reported on Sunday.Steven Gerrard suffers ANOTHER blow to his plans at struggling Al-Ettifaq after Plymouth Argyle poaches assistant coach Ian Foster to lead Championship side
06/01/24 09:18Gerrard's Saudi Pro League side has now gone two months without a win in the division after they conceded a last-minute equaliser against Al-Hazm at the end of December.Famous footballers and golfers cashing in on Saudi millions, NBA icons who combine on-court skill with business acumen, and a tennis GOAT... Sport's top-earning athletes in 2023
31/12/23 19:00The world's top athletes, meanwhile, simply continue to get richer and richer, coining in tens of millions both on and off the pitch, court, ring or course.Cristiano Ronaldo's first year in Saudi Arabia has seen bucketloads of goals and glamour as he and Georgina Rodriguez have become the Gulf's power couple... now silverware for Al-Nassr must follow
29/12/23 19:00With Al-Nassr paying him a staggering £175million-a-year to come and play in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo became in a stroke the world's highest-earning athlete.Steven Gerrard pleads for January signings at Al-Ettifaq and urges board to be 'ruthless' with transfers... with the Saudi side winless in almost two months
24/12/23 10:31Al-Ettifaq are winless in eight matches over almost two months and sit eighth in the table - a place lower than last season. That's despite Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray coming in.Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'questioned Man United's Casemiro deal when touring Carrington in March'... while there was 'internal resistance' when they looked to sign him 'as some felt Declan Rice would have been a BETTER signing'
22/12/23 10:43Mail Sport exclusively revealed that Ratcliffe would seek to prioritise homegrown talent to help fire United back to the summit of the game. United sealed a £60million deal for Casemiro in 2022.Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA
20/12/23 00:42'It's too early, there's no point skipping steps to recover,' Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told Radio 98 of the former PSG and Barcelona winger's bid to return to full fitness by June.Bernardo Silva responds to being linked with a future move to Saudi Arabia, after the Man City playmaker previously admitted he was tempted by a switch in the summer
18/12/23 23:54The summer transfer window saw a number of high-profile players move to the Saudi Pro League, including Silva's City team-mates Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte.Man United transfer chief John Murtough flies to Saudi Arabia for talks as club put Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial - who cost a combined £230M - up for sale in order to raise funds
18/12/23 13:47EXCLUSIVE - MATT HUGHES: Murtough is understood to have left Saudi Arabia without reaching agreement on any transfers, but established important new relationships for UnitedSaudi Pro League will make ANOTHER move for Mohamed Salah in the summer and make the Liverpool star their top target... despite Al-Ittihad having £200million offer rejected in the summer
16/12/23 16:26MATT HUGHES IN JEDDAH: The 31-year-old is viewed as an even more important transfer target for the SPL than Cristiano Ronaldo , who provided instant credibility when he joined Al Nassr.Saudi Arabia consider scheduling football's 2034 World Cup in SUMMER, despite extreme 50C heat, as they weigh up in-stadium air conditioning
08/12/23 12:46The Gulf State won the race to host the World Cup after FIFA made the shock announcement that the bidding process for 2034 would take place at the same time as the one for 2030 on October 4.Jesse Lingard shares training montage on social media with the former Man United star STILL looking for a new club after unsuccessful trials with West Ham and Al-Ettifaq
01/12/23 09:03Lingard is currently a free agent having left Nottingham Forest in the summer after a disappointing season in which he provided no goals or assists in 17 Premier League games.Al-Nassr offer Cristiano Ronaldo update after he was forced off with a neck injury in the Asian Champions League... with clash against title rivals Al-Hilal looming
28/11/23 09:02Ronaldo was forced off 78 minutes into Al-Nassr's 0-0 Asian Champions League draw against Persepolis with the neck problem and was taken to the hospital for scans.Paolo Maldini is the 'main candidate' to become Al-Ittihad director with move to the Saudi Pro League a 'serious possibility' for the AC Milan legend as he plots his next career move
10/11/23 21:18Maldini, who turned out solely for AC Milan throughout a remarkable 25-year playing career, left the Serie A giants in June after serving four seasons as technical director.Neymar 'will be DE-REGISTERED from his Saudi club Al-Hilal's squad' as his manager looks for a new signing
10/11/23 10:05Subsequent tests revealed Neymar had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, with the Brazilian set to miss the rest of the campaign.Yaya Toure is the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia as he links up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini as assistant coach of the national team - after leaving role with Belgian side Standard Liege
03/11/23 12:36He signed Toure from Barcelona in 2020 and the former midfielder went onto become a legend with the club as he won three Premier League titles and four other trophies during his time at the Etihad.Cristiano Ronaldo is mocked with Lionel Messi chants by Al-Ettifaq fans after the Argentine won his EIGHTH Ballon d'Or... as Al-Nassr striker reacts furiously by shushing the crowd
01/11/23 09:07Al-Nassr had the last laugh over Steven Gerrard's side in the King Cup clash as they advanced to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win thanks to a Sadio Mane goal.MIKE KEEGAN: All the glamour and glitz at the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia... but there will be no booze for fans
31/10/23 22:31MIKE KEEGAN: Even before FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed it, they'd been planning for a World Cup in Saudi Arabia. The truth is that they had been doing so for some time.OLIVER HOLT: Money matters to FIFA. And money doesn't just talk when the Saudis get involved, it shouts from the rooftops
31/10/23 22:30OLIVER HOLT: As soon as it had become clear the Saudis wanted to host the tournament, everyone knew it was a done deal. With Fifa, money is the only thing that matters.Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup as FIFA confirms the nation as the sole bidder... after Australia withdrew from contention to stage the tournament
31/10/23 16:24Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after the nation was confirmed as the sole bidder for the tournament by the governing body.FIFA are accused of breaking their own human rights policy to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting, by pressure group who picked apart their rules
31/10/23 09:10Upon the announcement of the 2030 hosts, FIFA also stressed that the host for the 2034 tournament would be a nation from Asia or Oceania in a move that was seen as teeing up Saudi Arabia's bid.World Cup 2034 set to be held in Saudi Arabia as their only rivals Australia pull out of the bidding
31/10/23 07:16Saudi Arabia is poised to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia announced it would not bid to host the tournament and bid to host the Asian Cup in 2026 instead.Cristiano Ronaldo and Jordan Henderson help Scottish song from 2007 hit TOP SPOT in Saudi Arabian Spotify charts... after clips of them playing in the Saudi Pro League are soundtracked by the ditty
24/10/23 15:47Amy MacDonald reached the stratospheric height with her hit 'This Is The Life', which is from 2007. The song has over 380million plays - far more than her next most trending song.Al Ettifaq are 'set to offer Jesse Lingard a pre-contract for 2024' with Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum 'pushing for him to sign'
21/10/23 08:49The former England international joined Steven Gerrard's side on a training contract last month as he continues to look for a new club.Al-Hilal are SLAMMED for posting a graphic wishing Neymar well after his ACL injury which shows the Brazilian star screaming on the floor in pain
19/10/23 07:51The former PSG and Barcelona forward picked up the agonising injury while playing for Brazil in their 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday evening.Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's top scorer in 2023 and has 859 career goals... but can the Portuguese superstar make it to 1,000 and when could he reach that landmark by?
17/10/23 19:00His two strikes in Monday's 5-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina means Ronaldo now has 127 international goals in 203 caps, while he has netted 859 times in total during his career.N'Golo Kante 'compares the standard of the Saudi Pro League to Ligue 1... as the Al-Ittihad midfielder admits he has been surprised by the quality of the division' since his summer move
17/10/23 08:15The French midfielder, 32, joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad on a two-year-deal worth £172m in June after leaving Chelsea upon the expiry of his contract.Wayne Rooney turned down offer to manage a club in Saudi Arabia before agreeing to take the Birmingham City hot seat, as ex-England striker eyes promotion to the Premier League
15/10/23 15:11New Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney said he turned down an offer to manage in Saudi Arabia before taking on his new challenge in the Championship.Lionel Messi could join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi as Pro League chiefs 'plot loan move for Inter Miami star' following MLS playoff heartbreak
11/10/23 02:20The iconic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo that dominated European soccer for the best part of a decade may be revived in the Middle East.Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Al Nassr management that he wants to renew his contract with the Saudi Arabian club until 2027... indicating the Portugese superstar aims to play at the 2026 World Cup
09/10/23 17:08Portugese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Al Nassr management that he wishes to renew his contract until 2027 with the club.Saudi Arabia submit official letter of intent to host the 2034 World Cup - with their bid already seen as a 'done deal' - after FIFA gave 2030 edition to six countries across three continents
09/10/23 12:03Saudi first announced their intentions to host the storied competition after it was announced by the sport's governing body that only bidders from Asia or Oceania would be considered for 2034.Gareth Southgate will travel to Saudi Arabia and watch Jordan Henderson play for Al-Ettifaq amid fury from fans and campaigners following England call-up
07/10/23 22:31ROB DRAPER: Gareth Southgate will be travelling to Saudi Arabia to watch Jordan Henderson play for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks.Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup a 'done deal' after FIFA decide to give 2030 edition to six nations across three separate continents
07/10/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE BY NICK HARRIS: There was intense speculation last week that FIFA's decision to hand hosting rights to the 2030 World Cup to six nations across three continents will effectively
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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