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Kylian Mbappe being named France captain shows a 'lack of RESPECT' to Antoine Griezmann, claims Robert Pires, saying he is 'surprised' at Didier Deschamps' decision... with the Atletico Madrid star said to be contemplating RETIRING
21/03/23 17:22
Robert Pires has hit out at Didier Deschamps' decision to hand Kylian Mbappe the France captaincy - claiming it shows 'a lack of respect' towards Antoine Griezmann. Mbappe was picked to lead Les Bleus after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris retired from international duty, with Griezmann - who has picked up 117 caps since making his debut in 2014 - named as his vice-captain. The Atletico Madrid forward is said to be 'hurt' and 'upset' that Mbappe was given the armband over him and is considering whether to retire from France duty as a result....read
Kylian Mbappe named as the new captain of France... with Antoine Griezmann chosen as vice-captain - despite reports he was considering his international future after Didier Deschamps selected the PSG star ahead of him for the job
21/03/23 15:25Antoine Griezmann will be the vice-captain, despite reports on Tuesday suggesting he was questioning his international future after being snubbed for the captaincy.
Didier Deschamps insists Kylian Mbappe has the communication skills to excel as the next France captain after Hugo Lloris' retirement - and says he hasn't been influenced by PSG making the superstar their stand-in skipper
21/03/23 10:42Didier Deschamps has discussed the potential of making Kylian Mbappe the new captain of France but revealed that he will not be influenced by PSG making the forward their stand-in skipper at the weekend.
Antoine Griezmann is 'UPSET and HURT' at being snubbed for the France captaincy in favour of Kylian Mbappe - and could now QUIT international football after bosses chose the more 'divisive' option
21/03/23 09:55The 32-year-old - who has racked up 117 caps for his country since making his debut in 2014, scoring 42 goals - has been an extremely loyal and reliable player for Deschamps.
Atletico Madrid 6-1 Sevilla: Memphis Depay and Alvaro Morata both get braces to condemn the sorry ten-man visitors to heavy defeat, after Pape Gueye was sent off late on
04/03/23 21:56Dutch striker Memphis Depay shone in his first start for Atletico Madrid as he scored twice in a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, in LaLiga on Saturday.
Antoine Griezmann admits he 'deserved' a hostile reception on his return to Atletico Madrid having caused 'a lot of damage to the fans' by moving to Barcelona
01/03/23 16:59Antoine Griezmann has claimed he deserved to be jeered by Atletico Madrid fans when he rejoined the club in 2021, after admitting he had caused 'a lot of damage' by moving to Barcelona.
Philippe Coutinho fell by the wayside, Cristiano Ronaldo came up short... and it's hard to remember Eden Hazard as a top player! Of the 10 most expensive players of all time, only ONE has justified their price in football's £1.25BILLION club
25/02/23 13:20TOM COLLOMOSSE: One has made barely 70 appearances in four seasons. Another recently clocked up 100 senior games. Four have already moved on. Welcome to football's £1.25billion club.
Vinicius Jr invoked Messi-style revenge, Antoine Griezmann spoiled Bilbao's birthday, and Barcelona fans still expect more from Robert Lewandowski... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
20/02/23 21:00Robert Lewandowski continued to dominate LaLiga's goalscoring charts and Alvaro Rodriguez can stand in for Karim Benzema. Here's Sportsmail's 10-things we learned from La Liga.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao - Antoine Griezmann nets crucial winner to sink visitors and keep Diego Simeone's side in LaLiga's top four - with eyes now locked on chasing down Real Sociedad in third
19/02/23 19:38Antoine Griezmann fired the match-winner for Atletico Madrid as they beat Atletico Bilbao to stay in top four of La Liga.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims LaLiga leaders DON'T need to sell star players despite league officials getting tough with cash-strapped side... as he vows to cut wage bill by £150MILLION this summer
09/02/23 16:54PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Speaking on Thursday at the Nou Camp, alongside Director of Football Mateu Alemany, Laporta was bullish about Barça meeting targets amid pressure from LaLiga.
Atletico Madrid 3-0 Valladolid: Alvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann and Mario Hermoso score first-half goals to demolish the LaLiga strugglers
21/01/23 19:24Antoine Griezmann grabbed a goal and an assist as Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways with a 3-0 home victory over Real Valladolid in LaLiga on Saturday.
Diego Simeone praises 'extraordinary' Antoine Griezmann for silencing the critics with France at the World Cup following suggestion he wasn't putting in maximum effort for Atletico Madrid
05/01/23 19:35Griezmann played a starring role in France's progression to the final in Qatar, recording three assists including a stunning cross which helped Les Bleus knock out England.
Antoine Griezmann gets over France's World Cup heartbreak by sporting an eye-catching new pink buzz cut during Atletico's win against Elche... as the forward builds on his impressive tournament in Qatar with two assists
30/12/22 08:39The 31-year-old, who was part of Didier Deschamp's World Cup final side, played in Qatar with blond hair but has opted to change things up.
PETE JENSON: Karim Benzema is out to prove a point, Xavi's Barcelona look the team to beat and NO more excuses for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid - 10 THINGS to look out for ahead of LaLiga returning to action TODAY
29/12/22 14:36LaLiga gets restarted after the World Cup break on Thursday night and Sportsmail focuses on what there is to look out for - with Benzema out to prove a point and Barca looking the team to beat.
'Why did you ask him to leave so quickly?': Karim Benzema's bust-up with Didier Deschamps goes fully public as his agent publishes evidence he COULD'VE played at the World Cup - but instead he was banished
26/12/22 23:20Benzema was sent home after picking up a knock, but there was some speculation that he could have returned for the final after playing in a friendly for Real Madrid .
REVEALED: New details of Karim Benzema's France fallout with Antoine Griezmann emerge - including 'a row over striker's prominence on the team's SOCIAL MEDIA' - while Olivier Giroud, Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris 'feared he was a bad influence'
26/12/22 13:32More details over why Benzema retired from France are beginning to emerge with AS reporting that Griezmann felt there was too much emphasis on the Real Madrid striker on social media.
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.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.
It will raise eyebrows but I've put Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Casemiro in my team of the World Cup: BRYAN ROBSON picks his best XI from Qatar… so, who else makes the cut?
18/12/22 22:34BRYAN ROBSON: It's been an enjoyable tournament, full of surprises and great moments for the underdog. But England falling short pained me.
The midfield battle will be crucial, Nahuel Molina must keep Kylian Mbappe quiet and Aurelien Tchouameni has to stop Lionel Messi... CHRIS SUTTON assesses three key battles ahead of Argentina vs France in the World Cup final
16/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: Plenty has been written about Kylian Mbappe vs Lionel Messi and the respective threats they bring - and it will be down to Argentina and France's defences to stop them.
IAN HERBERT: Antoine Griezmann has been imperious for France in a previously unfamiliar midfield role... the selfless modern World Cup great has been the driving force behind Les Bleus' journey to the cusp of history
16/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: Necessity was the mother of invention where Griezmann's new, deeper role was concerned, after injuries before the tournament to Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante.
Didier Deschamps stands on the brink of history as the first coach since the 1930s to win back-to-back World Cups... France's leader has overcome injuries, friction in the camp and calls for Zinedine Zidane to replace him to keep Les Bleus moving forward
16/12/22 20:00As in Russia four years ago, Deschamps has once again steered France to the cusp of glory. This time, he has overcome an injury pile-ups, sickness, player rivalries and the shadow of Zidane.
Kylian Mbappe has the speed but Lionel Messi is still the best dribbler there is: CHRIS SUTTON compares the two superstars in seven different categories ahead of their World Cup final clash on Sunday… so, who comes out on top?
15/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: I will be at the Lusail Stadium to watch this showdown between the 35-year-old genius and 23-year-old future of football. It is bound to be a final I tell the grandchildren about.
PETE JENSON: Antoine Griezmann was the big name refused entry into Lionel Messi's inner sanctum at Barcelona... the France star has never sought the spotlight but he will take great satisfaction in denying the Argentine his World Cup fairytale on Sunday
15/12/22 14:01When the coronavirus pandemic subsided sufficiently for Barcelona to return to training in May 2020, there was a surprise in store for French international Antoine Griezmann.
'It sucks!': Jules Kounde and Ibrahima Konate are left frustrated after missing out on France's wild celebrations following the win over Morocco because they were called for drug-testing
15/12/22 12:24With the rest of the squad celebrating reaching a second successive final, two of the side's defenders were summoned for anti-doping tests, with Barcelona's Kounde complaining that 'it sucks'.
Hugo Lloris is hailed as 'impeccable' in L'Equipe's ratings after some crucial stops to help France into the World Cup final, while Antoine Griezmann gets just a seven despite his starring display - and 'insufficient' Olivier Giroud is given a FOUR
15/12/22 07:07Didier Deschamps' men are in the final after seeing off the tournament surprise pacakge to book a showdown with Argentina on Sunday - and it was Lloris who was given the highest praise by L'Equipe.
Paul Pogba compares Antoine Griezmann to N'Golo Kante following his France team-mate's stunning reinvention as a box-to-box midfielder at the World Cup... while insisting a second straight title is 'near' for his country after semi-final win over Morocco
15/12/22 00:31Griezmann has enjoyed a renaissance out in Qatar this winter, playing a crucial part in France's run to a second successive World Cup final while operating in a newfound box-to-box role.
Antoine Griezmann admits facing Argentina's Lionel Messi in the World Cup final on Sunday will be a 'totally different proposition' - after France edge past Morocco in the last four
14/12/22 23:56France are on track to win the first back-to back World Cups in 60 years but Griezmann, their standout player in the semi-final, said: 'Any team with Messi in is a totally different proposition.
PLAYER RATINGS: Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe ensure class prevails as France reach the World Cup final but Sofyan Amrabat was the symbol of Morocco's battling qualities despite their agonising defeat
14/12/22 22:29France managed to see off stubborn opposition in Morocco to reach back-to-back World Cup finals after a 2-0 victory against their north African opponents. Here is how both sets of players rated.
'He was man of the match for me': Alan Shearer heaps praise on Antoine Griezmann after France's 2-0 win over Morocco in World Cup semi final, while Rio Ferdinand labels him 'the best defensive player in the tournament'
14/12/22 22:18Antoine Griezmann was at the centre of the BBC pundits' praise on Wednesday night after a sensational performance in France's 2-0 win over a brave Morocco side in their World Cup semi-final.
'It's naive defending': Danny Murphy slams Morocco's 'DISASTROUS start' as Theo Hernandez scores quickest World Cup semi-final goal in 64 YEARS after netting inside five minutes - as he labels the African side as 'too eager'
14/12/22 19:54France got off to a dream start in their World Cup semi-final against Morocco after Theo Hernandez acrobatically finished off an early attack following a scramble for the ball inside the Morocco box.
France stars return to training in Doha ahead of semi-final clash against underdogs Morocco... but Aurelien Tchouameni and Dayot Upamecano are absent for Les Bleus' preparations after win over England
12/12/22 17:08The reigning world champions booked their place in the final four of the Qatar World Cup after edging out England in a closely contested 2-1 quarter-final win on Saturday night.
'We CAN'T go home tonight, we have to do more!': Antoine Griezmann's half-time rallying cry against England is revealed... with passionate France star 'warning team-mates they may NEVER get another shot' at reaching a World Cup semi-final
11/12/22 20:39Former Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot also reportedly took the opportunity to remind his teammates to maintain their concentration and avoid becoming complacent.
Kyle Walker hilariously lived up to his claim he 'would not roll out the red carpet for Kylian Mbappe' by BLANKING him in the tunnel before England's World Cup quarter-final with France... but the PSG superstar had the last laugh in 2-1 win
11/12/22 17:38It was heartbreak for the the Three Lions who were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Saturday night following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the world champions.
'The legendary grandpas': French press hail veterans Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris for their World Cup victory over talented and spirited England while Kylian Mbappe becomes 'a very discreet hero' in supporting role
11/12/22 13:04Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud, split by an equalising penalty from Harry Kane, gave Didier Deschamps' side a famous victory and maintained their retention path.
Antoine Griezmann leads France's triumphant celebrations at their team hotel as Didier Deschamps' stars revel in their narrow 2-1 victory against England in the World Cup quarter-finals
11/12/22 12:23Antoine Griezmann led France's crazy celebrations at the team's hotel on Saturday following their tense 2-1 victory against England in the World Cup quarter-finals.
DANNY MURPHY: England were better than France on the night and were hard done by some refereeing decisions... but the future is bright for young stars Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden who have all enhanced their reputations
11/12/22 00:24DANNY MURPHY IN DOHA: I was in the stadium for a pulsating quarter-final and it was the best performance I've seen from the Three Lions in any tournament game.
IAN LADYMAN: Harry Maguire pays a high price for the smallest slip-up... just half a yard allowed Olivier Giroud to escape the England defender and head home France's winner in Qatar
10/12/22 21:42IAN LADYMAN AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: There had been much talk about how England would cope with Mbappe but it was Giroud and Griezmann who troubled Gareth Southgate's defenders.
DOMINIC KING: Antoine Griezmann caused England so much damage with his nous, tricks and flicks that got France moving in the right direction... while it's no wonder Jurgen Klopp was so desperate to bring Aurelien Tchouameni to Liverpool!
10/12/22 21:41DOMINIC KING AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: All the hoopla had been around Kylian Mbappe, for obvious reasons, but Stephan subtly changed the direction of the conversation.
MARTIN KEOWN: Olivier Giroud will demand special attention from Gareth Southgate... but Antoine Griezmann is the player who pulls the strings for France
09/12/22 23:18MARTIN KEOWN: Giroud did not score at the 2018 World Cup, or even manage a shot on target, despite featuring in every single game. He is still a vital cog in the French machine.
MICAH RICHARDS: Beating France would be England's biggest scalp in my lifetime, it's NOT just all about stopping Kylian Mbappe... and Cristiano Ronaldo has MISSED the chance to silence his critics
09/12/22 22:31MICAH RICHARDS: If England beat France it would be the greatest result they've achieved on foreign soil. I would even go as far as to say it'd be the best scalp England have taken in my lifetime.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Teams fear England! They are dangerous and fallible France know it as they prepare to face Gareth Southgate's side in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 18:30GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.
Cheers to you, Olivier! Giroud is honoured at a meal with his France team-mates after overtaking Thierry Henry to become his country's all-time top scorer... as he thanks the squad ahead of crunch World Cup quarter-final with England
09/12/22 07:50Olivier Giroud gave a speech to the squad in Qatar after being handed a commemorative France shirt which celebrated the 52 goals he has amassed for the country.
'We spent a lot of time together off the pitch': Kieran Trippier reveals his BBQ bromance with Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with France
08/12/22 22:30IAN LADYMAN in Doha: The two players were together in Spain at Atletico Madrid and lived on a complex favoured by many stars from Diego Simeone's squad.
PETE JENSON: Antoine Griezmann is the maestro that makes France sing... much of England's attention will be on Kylian Mbappe, but they will be punished if they don't stop the Atletico Madrid star in their World Cup quarter-final
06/12/22 22:30PETE JENSON: Antoine Griezmann is the 'petit prince' who lets Kylian Mbappe be king and keeps the peace in France's surprisingly congenial dressing room in Qatar.
Harry Kane's the 'knock-out king', England have the 'perfect blend' and are 'brimming with talent': Worldwide media tell Three Lions to 'dream big' at World Cup - but the French say 'God save MBAPPE'!
05/12/22 11:45Gareth Southgate's side eased past Senegal to book a date with France in the final eight courtesy of strikes from Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane, with Bukayo Saka on Sunday night.
MATT BARLOW: Identifying the dangers of Kylian Mbappe and Co is the easy part… nullifying France is another matter. Yet they will offer chances at the back if England attack them
04/12/22 21:02MATT BARLOW AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM: Opponents might try to cut off the supply line or crowd them out, but the beauty for Didier Deschamps is if they crowd one, another has room to manoeuvre.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the BEST team of the World Cup group stage, with Bruno Fernandes the standout player with an 8.6 out of 10 rating... but ZERO England players make the cut!
03/12/22 13:27Sofascore, revealing their best XI from the World Cup group stage, named Bruno Fernandes as the standout player with an 8.6 rating out of 10 - but did not put any England stars in the line-up.
Back to basics! France team pose for a squad picture wearing jerseys of their first amateur club... as Les Bleus' stars pay homage to the youth teams that helped forge their illustrious careers
02/12/22 19:53The Les Bleus squad lined up for a team photo at their training camp in Doha but, instead of wearing their training kit, they donned shirts from the club they each started their careers at.
Fans slam France for controversial tactic that would have cost Australia a place in the World Cup round of 16 if it wasn't for Mathew Leckie's moment of genius
01/12/22 01:31France have come under fire after fielding a weakened side versus Tunisia that would have seen Australia bundled out of the World Cup if it wasn't for Mat Leckie's wonder strike.
France file complaint to FIFA as they claim Antoine Griezmann's last-gasp equaliser against Tunisia was 'wrongly disallowed' by VAR for offside
30/11/22 23:49Griezmann volleyed home eight minutes into stoppage time but the goal was ruled out as the forward was offside when Aurelien Tchouameni sent the ball into the area.
Why France's line-up to face Tunisia could be BAD NEWS for Australia: Didier Deschamps calls in the reserves for final Group D game, opening the door for African side to leapfrog the Socceroos into the last-16
30/11/22 14:05France's line-up to face Tunisia could spell trouble for Australia, with Didier Deschamps calling in his B-team for their dead rubber match which could have huge consequences for the Socceroos.
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann are BENCHED for France's final Group D match with Tunisia... while Axel Disasi is a surprise inclusion at right back by Didier Deschamps
30/11/22 13:15Les Bleus have made a perfect start to their World Cup defence, beating Australia and Denmark to secure an early progression to the last 16.
PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe shines again with virtuoso showing in narrow win against Denmark, with Christian Eriksen also impressive - but striker Andreas Cornelius struggles
26/11/22 19:29Kylian Mbappe inspired France to a 2-1 win against Denmark - and here, Sportsmail's Max Mathews rates and slates all the players after the encounter at the 974 Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Some of the greatest Socceroos ever slam Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel after 4-1 drubbing by France - as Mark Bosnich explains why they were doomed to lose long before kickoff
23/11/22 02:11Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel in their humbling opening defeat by France has been criticised by Socceroos legends, who claim the Aussies 'weren't in the game' after scoring early.
Aussie football legend John Aloisi pinpoints the Socceroos' key player in Qatar, the young gun he's dying to see in the green and gold - and his priceless advice for Graham Arnold's men in his first column for Daily Mail Australia
19/11/22 23:49In his first exclusive column for Daily Mail Australia, Socceroos legend John Aloisi has outlined how Graham Arnold's men can shock the world in Qatar come November 23.
FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.
Porto 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Spanish side dumped out of Europe completely as Mehdi Taremi and Stephen Eustaquio score to help Portuguese side take first in Group B, with Ivan Marcano's late own goal not enough for Diego Simeone's side
01/11/22 19:44First half goals from Mehdi Taremi and Stephen Eustaquio gave Porto all three points in their last Champions League group game against Atletico Madrid.
Clubs could STRIKE next week in a row over a new law, Griezmann is back to his best now Atletico return made permanent, and Barcelona need outcast Frenkie de Jong more than he needs them... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA
24/10/22 18:00All the more reason to savour this week's football then, when Antoine Griezmann, and Ousmane Dembele delivered virtuoso performances; Fede Valverde made it six goals this season.
'We're getting back to seeing the Griezmann we had before': Diego Simeone heaps praise on his star striker after he inspired Atletico Madrid to victory at Real Betis after completing £21m permanent return from Barcelona
24/10/22 08:24The French striker left Atletico to join LaLiga rivals Barcelona in 2019, but following an underwhelming stay at the Nou Camp, Griezmann returned to his former club.
Real Betis 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's side move up to third place in LaLiga after Antoine Griezmann nets second-half brace before Nabil Fekir scores late consolation for hosts
23/10/22 16:12Griezmann put the visitors ahead in the 54th minute just a few minutes after Luiz Henrique had an effort ruled out by VAR. The France forward doubled their advantage in the 71st minute.
Radamel Falcao strikes an injury-time penalty for Rayo Vallecano to deny former club Atletico Madrid victory, while Sevilla fight back to draw with Valencia and Getafe are held by Athletic Bilbao
18/10/22 21:07Atletico were on course to go second in the table after Alvaro Morata fired them into a 20th-minute lead at home to Rayo Vallecano. But the hosts missed a string of chances to add to their lead.
Antoine Griezmann begs for 'forgiveness' from Atletico Madrid fans over his £108m move to Barcelona in 2019 - a year after pledging his future to Atleti in controversial La Decision documentary
17/10/22 10:19Antoine Griezmann has asked the Atletico Madrid fans for forgiveness following his permanent move back to the club from Barcelona.
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann's second half strike hands Diego Simeone's side a narrow victory to leapfrog the hosts into third spot in LaLiga
15/10/22 21:43Frenchman Antoine Griezmann struck early in the second half to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, moving them above their opponents into third place in LaLiga on Saturday.
Joan Laporta urges Barcelona fans to continue to 'believe and support' boss Xavi ahead of the El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid, despite potential Champions League exit looming
15/10/22 06:36The Catalan giants face the prospect of being knocked out of the Champions League group stage for a second straight campaign after Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.
Joao Felix is 'keen to leave Atletico Madrid' as the £114m forward has 'LOST PATIENCE' with his boss Diego Simeone and their relationship is now 'irreparable' - after playing just 29 minutes in their last four matches
14/10/22 11:06Boss Simeone has preferred Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata, Matheus Cunha and Angel Correa in attack recently - having played just 29 minutes in the past four matches.
Antoine Griezmann's bizarre cameos off the bench are OVER as star seals a permanent move to Atletico Madrid in deal worth up to £21m... after weeks of coming on as a 60th minute substitute to avoid a £35m payment to Barcelona
10/10/22 12:46The forward had joined the club on loan from the Catalan side last year but was limited to 30-minute cameos from the bench because of a clause that would lead to a guaranteed purchase.
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Girona: Angel Correa bags a brace as Atletico seal a 2-1 win over Girona at the Wanda Metropolitano, with Jan Oblak showing his worth in goal for the home side with two important saves
08/10/22 17:22Angel Correa scored twice and Jan Oblak made a pair of big saves to lead Atletico Madrid's 2-1 home win over Girona in the Spanish league on Saturday.
Atletico Madrid 'secure cut-price deal with Barcelona over Antoine Griezmann transfer' with the Frenchman's move back to the capital 'due to be confirmed at £17m' putting an end to his 30 minute cameos to avoid paying £35m
08/10/22 08:36Griezmann, 31, rejoined Atletico Madrid on a two-year loan from Barcelona last year with various clauses and agreements in place that, if met, the Madrid club would be liable to pay Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona 'are set to agree permanent deal for Antoine Griezmann' ending the fiasco that has seen the Frenchman start only TWO games and come off the bench after the 60th minute to avoid triggering £35m clause in his loan deal
05/10/22 15:30Having played over 45 minutes in over 80 per cent of Diego Simeone's side's fixtures last term, it had been assumed he would continue to remain a starter this year.
France flops get ripped apart by L'Equipe after Nations League loss to Denmark with Olivier Giroud and Eduardo Camavinga among those given miserable 3/10 rating and Kylian Mbappe slammed for 'missing too many chances'
26/09/22 06:46Olivier Giroud, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba all received a miserable 3/10 rating for their performances.
Juventus 'weighing up a move for Antoine Griezmann' if France star doesn't agree a £22m move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid... with the striker frustrated at cameos from the bench this season
26/09/22 05:19Griezmann, 31, is currently at Atletico on a two-year loan deal but the club have been restricting his game time to avoid an obligation to buy him outright.
Barcelona are 'rushing to finalise a cut-price £22m deal for Antoine Griezmann' with Atletico Madrid to bring an end to farce of him coming off the bench... with Catalan club eager to sort transfer before sides meet in Madrid on January 7
23/09/22 08:20The Catalan side are looking to find a solution to the Frenchman's current ordeal, which sees him only appear after the 60th minute for Diego Simeone's side.
Atletico Madrid FINALLY start Antoine Griezmann, after bringing him off the bench in EVERY game this season to avoid triggering £35m clause in his loan deal... but club are 'close to agreement on cut-price £22m transfer' with Barcelona
18/09/22 18:09Antoine Griezmann started for Atletico Madrid for the first time this season in Sunday night's clash with rivals Real Madrid after a reported agreement had been reached over his transfer.
Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid: LaLiga champions maintain their 100% start and go back above Barcelona to the top... with Rodrygo and Fede Valverde on target in derby before late consolation
18/09/22 18:00Real Madrid went back to the top of LaLiga with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's side started the game well but in two attacks Carlo Ancelotti's side got themselves in front.
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona 'close to agreement on cut-price £22m transfer of Antoine Griezmann' to end farce of French striker coming on after the 60th minute to avoid triggering £35m clause in his loan deal
13/09/22 07:35The France striker, 31, has been left frustrated this season by a clause in his loan deal at Atletico that restricts him to substitute appearances after the 60th minute.
PETE JENSON: Xavi is lucky to still have Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona, Real Madrid have their very own Neymar(s) and Antoine Griezmann is still loved despite the cash row... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga this weekend
12/09/22 14:30Real Madrid hit four past Real Mallorca on Sunday to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season, while Barcelona kept up the pressure on their rivals by scoring four goals of their own at Cadiz.
Antoine Griezmann introduced after 60 minutes AGAIN as suspicion mounts surrounding Atletico Madrid's willingness to pay Barcelona a fee for the Frenchman with a lawsuit being threatened by the Catalan club
11/09/22 10:56Griezmann, 31, is the subject of a deal between the two clubs that will see his two-year loan back to Atletico Madrid made permanent at the end of this season.
Atletico Madrid 4-1 Celta Vigo: Spanish giants climb to fourth in LaLiga as Unai Nunez's late own goal seals the win following strikes from Angel Correa, Rodrigo de Paul and Yannick Carrasco
10/09/22 18:19Antoine Griezmann came on at minute 63 for the fifth consecutive La Liga game and for once Atletico Madrid did not need him to pick up a win. Diego Simeone's side cruised to a resounding 4-1 win.
Barcelona 'planning legal action against Atletico Madrid over Antoine Griezmann' as they feel his £35m buyout clause was met when he played 81 per cent of available minutes last year... while Atletico continue to bring him on for 30 minutes to avoid it
09/09/22 08:38Barcelona are 'preparing legal action' against Atletico Madrid after a disagreement between the two clubs on the terms of Antoine Griezmann's loan deal.
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Jean-Clair Todibo completes his West Ham medical ahead £34m move... with club expected to announce the deal in the coming days
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
