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'Maybe a cycle is at its end': Thomas Tuchel admits Cesar Azpilicueta wants to leave for Barcelona this summer - despite Chelsea's attempts to keep the club captain with Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger both departing
19/05/22 07:57
Centre backs Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, both out of contract this summer, are set to leave for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively on free transfers. And despite Azpilicueta (right) triggering a contract extension after a certain number of appearances, Blues boss Tuchel (second left) admitted they may allow him to leave for Barcelona after 474 appearances in all competitions across a decade of sterling service. He said: 'It felt like he won everything after the Club World Cup, then suddenly given his personal situation I can understand these thoughts that maybe a cycle is at its end. Then it's a change of ownership and he played only under this owner, in this structure, so it maybe increased even his second thoughts about his situation.'...read
MATT BARLOW: As Chelsea's old guard prepare to depart after another Wembley defeat, Thomas Tuchel must be relishing the chance of a summer rebuild without the peculiar interventions of Roman Abramovich
15/05/22 21:30The end of an era clung to Chelsea as the players made their exit from Wembley Stadium and it stretched beyond Roman Abramovich and the change of ownership.
Antonio Rudiger insists sanctions placed on Chelsea were NOT the reason behind his Stamford Bridge exit as he says he 'doesn't want to go deep into things' ahead of his free transfer to Real Madrid
15/05/22 08:58Reports had suggested Rudiger is bringing his five-year stay in west London to an end due to sanctions imposed on the Blues which bans them from negotiating contracts with existing players.
PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker and Edouard Mendy shine in shootout as Liverpool beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup on penalties... but Trevoh Chalobah had no answer to unplayable Luis Diaz as the gifted winger dazzled
14/05/22 19:56Luis Diaz was unplayable and already looks a vital player in this Liverpool team as Chelsea struggled to cope with him in the FA Cup final. Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel has rated the rest of the players.
MARTIN SAMUEL: The London Stadium was NEVER viable as the home of athletics and now we need to give it a legacy it deserves... a regular full house as West Ham's stadium
12/05/22 21:30MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: What is about to happen now, is what should have happened more than a decade ago. The Olympic Stadium was never viable as the home of athletics.
Antonio Rudiger SIGNS for Real Madrid after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal, worth £315,000 a week... as LaLiga giants slap £340M release clause on the German defender, who will leave Chelsea for nothing this summer
10/05/22 16:50SAMI MOKBEL: Rudiger has signed a four-year contract with Real worth in the region of £315,000-per-week. He will also net a signing on fee that will take his wage significantly north of that figure.
Chelsea 'plot double raid on RB Leipzig for Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol' - as Thomas Tuchel looks to steal coveted France forward from under his mentor Ralf Rangnick's nose
10/05/22 10:12Chelsea have had interest in Josko Gvardiol for some time, but they are now reportedly also said to be interested in signing Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig as well.
Todd Boehly will be told to fix Chelsea's leaky defence during his first transfer window as owner... with the club set to revisit their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde during the close season
09/05/22 21:30Boehly's takeover at Stamford Bridge is expected to be ratified by the Government and Premier League before the end of May, at which point the new owners will have to hit the ground running.
Barcelona have 'agreed a two-year contract worth £11m per season with Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta'... and the Spanish defender has been waiting to discuss his exit after Blues takeover
07/05/22 11:21Azpilicueta came close to leaving the Blues on a free transfer last summer before penning a new one-year extension, but could now depart Stamford Bridge after a decade at the club.
Thomas Tuchel admits Antonio Rudiger's impending exit and uncertainty over players' futures is having a 'huge' effect on his Chelsea squad... as £4bn takeover rumbles on
06/05/22 13:50Thomas Tuchel has admitted Antonio Rudiger's impending departure and the uncertainty around other players' futures is damaging the Chelsea dressing room.
Chelsea 'target RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol' as a replacement for outgoing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer... as Thomas Tuchel draws up a list of defensive transfer targets
06/05/22 07:52The 20-year-old defender is seen as a good option to play on the left side of a back three, in a similar position to which Rudiger currently plays for the Blues. Chelsea have earmarked the Croatian.
DOMINIC KING: Jordan Pickford proves it's NONSENSE to say he is too rash and cannot be trusted - the Everton goalkeeper put in a miraculous performance against Chelsea and could keep Frank Lampard's side up
02/05/22 21:30There is a tired view of Pickford that he is rash and cannot be trusted in big occasions, prone to costly mistakes. His critics would argue he is fortunate to be England's No 1. That is nonsense.
Chelsea players fear powerless Thomas Tuchel 'could be pushed towards LEAVING' and feel their transfer ban is 'costing them key players' with Antonio Rudiger already exit-bound after seven weeks of Roman Abramovich sanctions
27/04/22 10:30Manager Thomas Tuchel has already claimed the sanctions left the club with their 'hands tied' with regards to Antonio Rudiger, who is leaving the club on a free transfer.
Carlo Ancelotti jokes he doesn't know who Antonio Rudiger is when asked about the Chelsea defender's move to Real Madrid as he refuses to be drawn on centre back's four-year contract
27/04/22 06:33Rudiger is edging closer to leaving Stamford Bridge for Spain with a deal agreed in principle after extensive negotiations. The Germany international is set to put pen to paper on a four-year contract.
Jorginho pays tribute to 'amazing' Antonio Rudiger and says Chelsea 'will miss him' when he leaves at the end of the season... with the defender set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer
26/04/22 13:31Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Rudiger will walk away from Stamford Bridge on a free transfer in the summer once his contract expires.
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger swoop is their perfect deal: Firming up their defence, unlocking David Alaba's versatility... and keeping funds free for Kylian Mbappe - so here's how they could line up
26/04/22 09:14PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid believe they have landed the ideal combination in Antonio Rudiger - a fiercely competitive winner, and a free transfer.
Replace Rudiger and Christensen, return Lukaku to sender and try to convince Rice to snub United and City for Stamford Bridge... Chelsea's mounting to-do list ahead of a HUGE summer overhaul (and all while getting to grips with their new owners!)
25/04/22 17:00For Chelsea fans, it would be something of an underestimation to describe this season as a rollercoaster ride. Both on and off the pitch, it has been a whirlwind last few months at the Bridge.
Chelsea handed boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde as the defender tells Sevilla he remains determined to leave the club... with the Blues searching for a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Antonio Rudiger
25/04/22 13:30Jules Kounde has paved the way for a move to Chelsea this summer by telling Sevilla he remains determined to leave the Spanish club. His mooted switch to Stamford Bridge fell apart last summer.
'How have we let this man go?': John Terry despairs at Chelsea after Antonio Rudiger's departure is confirmed - and 'broken hearted' fans moan they are now 'Real Madrid's feeder club' as he gets set to sign huge Bernabeu deal
25/04/22 09:16The Chelsea defender and Germany international has reached an agreement with Real Madrid over what is understood to be an initial four year contract at the Bernebeu.
'Toni will leave the club this summer': Thomas Tuchel CONFIRMS star defender Rudiger is on his way out of Chelsea when his contract expires, with Blues boss insisting they cannot meet his demands 'because of the sanctions'
24/04/22 17:41The Chelsea boss revealed the defender had told him he wants to leave when his contract expires this summer. Sanctions left the club with their 'hands tied'.
Costly individual errors, discomfort against speedy opponents and players distracted by summer moves... Chelsea have conceded ELEVEN times in their last three home games with Thomas Tuchel scrambling for a solution - so, how does he plug the leaks?
24/04/22 08:48We've seen a litany of individual mistakes, discomfort from some players at Tuchel's three-at-the-back system and occasions when the fundamentals of defending have been plain forgotten.
Antonio Rudiger is set to LEAVE Chelsea with the out-of-contract star ready to make a final decision on his future - amid interest from European giants Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Juventus
23/04/22 12:29SAMI MOKBEL: Sportsmail exclusively revealed in February that Rudiger was headed for the Blues exit door after turning down a new deal at Chelsea in the region of £200,000 per week.
Chelsea remain hopeful of keeping Antonio Rudiger once takeover is complete in May, despite interest in the out-of-contract defender from Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Manchester United
23/04/22 10:51The 29-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and his representatives have talked to some of Europe's biggest clubs about a possible switch from west London.
EA Sports completely exclude Chelsea players from their Premier League Team of the Season shortlist... with no special Blues releases on their Ultimate Team platform since Roman Abramovich was sanctioned
22/04/22 18:19Fans around the world can now cast their votes for their best Premier League XI of the season, with the team announced and released in-game at 6pm on 6 May.
'Just send him to Barcelona already': Fans rip into Andreas Christensen after his difficult first-half display for Chelsea against Arsenal as he made a mistake for the Gunners' first goal and was hooked off at half-time
20/04/22 20:28Fans have slammed Andreas Christensen after his woeful first-half performance for Chelsea against Arsenal in which he made a mistake for the Gunners' first goal of the game.
Antonio Rudiger 'wants to make a decision on his Chelsea future in the next two weeks' - but uncertainty over the new Blues owner could lead to the key defender leaving Stamford Bridge
19/04/22 15:47And as reported by the Athletic, uncertainty over who will take over from Roman Abramovich as Chelsea owner could hinder the club's efforts to get Rudiger to put pen to paper.
Antonio Rudiger's future to accelerate in the next week after Chelsea's Champions League exit with Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester United interested in signing the defender who is out of contract this summer
13/04/22 11:58With Chelsea's European exit now confirmed, overseas clubs are expected to intensify their efforts to persuade Rudiger that he should sign for them when his contract expires.
'When I scored I thought "we are through"': Timo Werner admits he believed he had sent Chelsea into the Champions League semi-finals when he beat Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois with 15 minutes remaining
13/04/22 10:44Werner struck midway through the second half to put Chelsea into a 3-0 lead, with the Blues shaking off Marcos Alonso's disallowed goal in style.
N'Golo Kante and Kai Havertz get FOURS in L'Equipe's brutal player ratings, as Toni Kroos is awarded HALF the score of Luka Modric and Antonio Rudiger is named star man in Real Madrid's extra-time triumph over Chelsea
13/04/22 08:00The ratings from the French sports publication ranged from 3-8/10, with Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger voted the best player on the pitch with an 8/10 performance
PLAYER RATINGS: Mason Mount and Timo Werner were the standouts in a brilliant Chelsea performance, but Luka Modric and Karim Benzema delivered when it mattered for Real Madrid
12/04/22 21:56Real Madrid saw off a stirring Chelsea fightback to book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Sportsmail's ADRIAN KAJUMBA rated the players.
Chelsea stars Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger criticised for costly mix-up before Real Madrid's third goal by Joe Cole, who admits they 'got it wrong' and says 'one thing you can't account for is individual mistakes'
07/04/22 00:01Both players failed to clear the ball with the Blues trailing in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, and Karim Benzema slotted home with ease.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid - RATED: Champions of Europe vs LaLiga's runaway leaders in the tie of the round... but how do they match up in defence, a tough midfield battle, their forward lines - and bosses
06/04/22 15:17Thomas Tuchel's side however will have last season's Champions League semi-final in mind, having drawn in the Spanish capital before securing a 2-0 victory in the return leg.
Barcelona target Antonio Rudiger 'wants £6m a season' if he leaves Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer... but Spanish club 'hope to lower' his wage demands to land in-demand defender
03/04/22 23:16The Chelsea defender has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football as he considers leaving Stamford Bridge when his contract expires in the summer.
'He's not a machine... respect him!': Chelsea star Thiago Silva's wife issues a FIERY defence of her husband in ANOTHER controversial social media video after a commentator criticised him for 'not attacking enough' during Brentford defeat
03/04/22 11:07Thiago Silva's wife Belle has leapt to the defence of her husband after claiming he was criticised for 'not attacking enough' during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at home by Brentford.
Chelsea 1-4 Brentford: Christian Eriksen's strike, a Vitaly Janelt double and a Yoane Wissa effort stuns Blues as Thomas Frank's side come from behind following Antonio Rudiger's opener to take giant step towards top flight safety
02/04/22 15:54MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea were left stunned by Brentford after they were thrashed by their west London rivals, with Christian Eriksen on target.
Bullish Thomas Tuchel insists Chelsea have a 'GOOD' chance of keeping out-of-contract duo Antonio Rudiger AND Cesar Azpilicueta this summer, despite Barcelona's interest in the defenders
01/04/22 13:16Reports this week suggested that representatives of Rudiger had met with officials from Barcelona ahead of a potential free transfer this summer. He is out of contract in June.
Cesar Azpilicueta insists it is 'NOT the right time' to discuss his Chelsea future despite his deal expiring this summer... as he admits the club's 'uncertainty' is 'not great' for the team
24/03/22 06:53Azpilicueta looks likely to join fellow centre-backs Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger in walking out on the club as a result, but would not be drawn on the speculation when quizzed about his future.
REVEALED - The Premier League's fastest players: Antonio Rudiger beats Mohamed Salah to top the table with a sprint speed of 22.8mph... and which other centre back is among the pack of super-fast forwards in the top six?
22/03/22 16:53The Germany international recorded the top speed during the Blues' 1-1 draw against Brighton and pipped Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to top the table as the forward registered 22.7mph.
Juventus emerge as a 'serious option for Antonio Rudiger'... and the Serie A giants are 'watching' his situation, with the Chelsea star currently unable to extend his contract beyond this summer at Stamford Bridge
20/03/22 10:07Rudiger's contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire this summer, and the Blues cannot extend his deal due to sanctions placed on their owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government and EU.
Antonio Rudiger 'says YES to Juventus and agrees a four-year deal with Serie A giants' as Chelsea defender 'rejects Real Madrid and Bayern Munich' with his Blues contract coming to an end
19/03/22 09:48The 29-year-old is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and the Blues cannot offer him an extension because of UK government sanctions placed on club owner Roman Abramovich .
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Roman Abramovich's property empire will be included in the Chelsea deal but the Blues are set to lose Antonio Rudiger on a free... as Spurs chairman Daniel Levy keeps a close eye on the sale
18/03/22 22:31AHEAD OF THE GAME: Chelsea's new owners will acquire a significant property portfolio around Stamford Bridge worth tens of millions of pounds from Abramovich's attempts at redevelopment
Dimitar Berbatov urges Manchester United to take advantage of Chelsea's crisis and sign Antonio Rudiger - but admits he doubts transfer would happen because 'I cannot imagine him going places where he cannot win anything'
11/03/22 12:26Crisis-hit Chelsea cannot offer Rudiger an extension when his deal expires in the summer because of UK government sanctions placed on club owner Roman Abramovich.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Forget Mauricio Pochettino, Man United MUST capitalise on this chaos and target Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel... this is a huge chance, a coming together of circumstances. Let's see if they can find a way to blow it
10/03/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The best manager potentially on the market, now, is Thomas Tuchel - even if Paris Saint-Germain are done with Mauricio Pochettino.
Andreas Christensen's Chelsea career never quite clicked into gear despite some huge performances... Blues supporters will hope his Barcelona exit doesn't lead to an exodus and will mean the club CANNOT afford to lose Antonio Rudiger
09/03/22 19:00Antonio Conte spotted something in Andreas Christensen. In 2018, he said: 'This player is a player for Chelsea's future for 10 or 12 years.' Four years later, the Dane is set to leave on a free transfer.
Newcastle 'join the race to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger on a free this summer' amid interest from European giants PSG and Real Madrid... as the Magpies' new owners look to show their intent
08/03/22 16:22They've already managed to persuade England international Trippier to swap LaLiga winners Atletico Madrid for Tyneside and now the priority will be centre-back Rudiger.
He's been dribbled past more than any of his top-six opponents - and none have as many yellow or red cards... With Man United players questioning his place in the side, how does Maguire compare to his rivals and the world-class centre-backs they want?
05/03/22 20:41His form and captaincy continue to be questioned, as is his continued selection by interim boss Ralf Rangnick, reportedly by some of his own United team-mates amid all the alleged in-fighting.
Barcelona are just 'awaiting the final signing' from Andreas Christensen to seal his free transfer from Chelsea, as the out-of-contract defender gives his 'verbal OK' to complete the move
01/03/22 11:54The Blaugrana have been pursuing the Denmark international since last summer after the club approached him to enquire about his availability on a free transfer, with his contract expiring in June.
Andreas Christensen 'will not join a Premier League club out of respect for Chelsea'... with Barcelona and Bayern Munich both interested in signing the defender on a free transfer
25/02/22 09:51The Danish defender is out of contract at the summer and could be set to leave, with a host of clubs, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, interested in him.
Chelsea are 'plotting a move for Wolves defender Max Kilman' as the Blues face a trio of Stamford Bridge exits with Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and captain Cesar Azpilicueta all out of contract in summer
22/02/22 01:01Kilman has been a standout performer under Bruno Lage this season as Wolves have climbed up the table into the race for top four and the Blues' scouts have been monitoring the 24-year-old.
'Rudiger is trouble!': Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans spot defender creating mischief during Club World Cup celebrations in Abu Dhabi as he gives Trevoh Chalobah a painful-looking slap... but youngster insists he will get 'revenge soon'
15/02/22 14:30During the trophy celebrations, Rudiger can be seen sneaking behind a topless Chalobah, where he then delivers an almighty slap to the back of the young Englishman.
Chelsea 'target Brighton defender Adam Webster' as Thomas Tuchel looks to bring in reinforcements amid uncertainty over Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen's futures
13/02/22 12:31The Blues face uncertainty over the futures of centre-backs Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, both of whom are out of contract in the summer.
REVEALED: The ingenious trick that won Chelsea the Club World Cup... how Cesar Azpilicueta's mind games fooled Palmeiras and allowed Kai Havertz to stay cool before scoring decisive late penalty
13/02/22 10:54Havertz stepped up and despite a concerted intimidation campaign by the Palmeiras, with Rudiger acting as chief protector, he kept his cool and shot home in the 117th minute.
Cristian Romero has been hailed as 'perfect' by Antonio Conte while Paul Robinson believes Tottenham defender could play for any Premier League team... so how does the Argentine compare to his Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea counterparts?
13/02/22 09:57THE NUMBERS GAME - KISHAN VAGHELA: The 23-year-old joined Spurs on a season-long loan spell from Atalanta with a £42.5million obligation to buy in the summer.
Cesc Fabregas urges Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen to 'be more of a b*****d' because he is 'too much of a good guy', as he admits he was surprised by the Dane's talent
11/02/22 16:10Fabregas played alongside the defender during his five-year stint at Chelsea and the Spaniard praised Christensen's talent amid links to Barcelona.
Chelsea 'offer Antonio Rudiger a new contract worth closer to his £200,000-a-week demands', with the club keen not to lose too many defenders this summer after he rejected their previous proposal
09/02/22 15:42Sportsmail revealed the club informally offered the Germany international a new deal worth closer to the £200,000-per-week mark last week.
Chelsea fail to convince Antonio Rudiger to sign new contract, despite their latest offer of closer to £200,000 per week... leaving his future STILL uncertain with Real Madrid and PSG making pre-contract approaches for him
04/02/22 16:57EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Antonio Rudiger has entered the last five months of his Chelsea deal. And Sportsmail understands the Blues have seen a new offer rejected by Rudiger.
Thomas Tuchel 'asks Chelsea to sign Real Madrid defender Eder Militao in the summer transfer window' with Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen AND Cesar Azpilicueta's contracts expiring at the end of the season
02/02/22 08:43Chelsea could be in need of defensive reinforcement this summer with Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta all in the final years of their contracts.
Antonio Rudiger is left 'speechless' at his 'overwhelming welcome' in Sierra Leone as he's mobbed by fans after arriving to launch his foundation during the winter break
25/01/22 11:12The Germany international flew to the African nation to launch The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone on Monday and his arrival was met by overexcited fans.
Jack Grealish was ordinary again in Man City's win over Chelsea and is still not living up to his £100m fee... three goals isn't good enough and he is not yet the game-changer Pep Guardiola expected
15/01/22 15:00JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD: The Premier League's most expensive player continues to struggle living up to the hype and his display here was satisfactory but nothing special.
Ronaldo makes the cut as do Mendy, Salah and Lewandowski... but Rio Ferdinand says Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi 'can't be in the conversation' for his Team of the Year because of his poor form since joining PSG
14/01/22 12:23Ferdinand has been passionately explaining his choices for the best players in the world in 2021, naming three Chelsea stars and a trio of Man City teammates among his choices.
Chelsea set to renew efforts to tie down Antonio Rudiger to a new deal after £140,000-a-week offer was rejected, with German holding out for closer to £200,000 amid free transfer interest from Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus
13/01/22 17:00Antonio Rudiger is out of contract at the end of the season and his representatives have held talks with foreign clubs over a potential free transfer move abroad this summer.
Cescar Azpilicueta warns Chelsea team-mates that playing in finals counts for nothing - despite their feat of reaching three in one year - unless they win trophies, as he targets Carabao Cup glory next month
13/01/22 16:01Antonio Rudiger's first-half goal in Wednesday night's second leg earned them a 3-0 aggregate win, but the skipper says it will count for nothing unless they finish the job.
Chelsea fans heap praise on Thiago Silva after the defender's warm embrace with supporters following their win away at Tottenham... with some adamant that he is already a 'CLUB LEGEND' just 18 months into his Stamford Bridge stint
13/01/22 13:19Chelsea beat Tottenham on Wednesday night to reach the Carabao Cup final, with Antonio Rudiger scoring second leg's only goal. But it was defensive partner Thiago Silva who earned most praise.
Antonio Rudiger would make the PERFECT defensive partner for Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool, says Jamie Redknapp... who urges his former club to snap up the Chelsea centre-back when his contract expires this summer
13/01/22 11:40Antonio Rudiger is set to become a free agent this summer with Chelsea struggling to tie him down to a new deal. Jamie Redknapp says Liverpool should target a free transfer for the defender.
Antonio Conte defends decision to drop Hugo Lloris in Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea after Pierluigi Gollini's error resulted in defeat as the normally 'reliable' Italian 'deserved this chance'
12/01/22 23:41SAMI MOKBEL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOSTPUR STADIUM: Antonio Conte defended his decision to omit captain Hugo Lloris from his starting XI for last night's Carabao Cup loss to Chelsea.
'You can't lose key players... he can do EVERYTHING': Chelsea must not let Antonio Rudiger leave, insists Ashley Cole after his winner against Tottenham - as Thomas Tuchel insists he's confident defender will stay as Blues 'have things to offer'
12/01/22 22:54The centre-back is a key part of Thomas Tuchel's team, but his future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain given that his contract expires in the summer.
Antonio Rudiger 'wants to STAY at Chelsea next season after making a breakthrough in contract talks', with Thomas Tuchel set to receive a major boost amid interest from Real Madrid and PSG in the defender
12/01/22 14:05Antonio Rudiger looked set to leave Chelsea with his contract up in the summer. But the Germany star is now reportedly hoping to stay after talks with Blues officials made a significant improvement.
'I don't think taking Rudiger out for coffee will help, it might push him out!': Thomas Tuchel jokes that charm offensive will not persuade defender to sign new deal as he considers options with Chelsea contract running out
07/01/22 14:07Thomas Tuchel was his usual mischievous self as he joked that taking Antonio Rudiger out for coffee could in fact persuade him to leave Chelsea. The defender's contract is running down.
Antonio Rudiger 'is in no rush' to sign a pre-contract agreement despite interest from top European sides - with Chelsea 'reluctant' to meet his wage demands of more than £200,000-a-week
06/01/22 22:55Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is reportedly in no rush to decide where his future lies. The German international is in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Rudiger names the greatest XI of players he has faced in his career, as he picks the 'best ever' Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo and chooses five of his Premier League rivals in an eye-opening interview
05/01/22 11:30Rudiger, speaking to Sky Sports in 2020, outlined his eye-opening selections in-depth, explaining how and why he made his decisions. He found room for both Messi and Ronaldo.
Real Madrid are 'keen to offload out-of-contract stars Gareth Bale, Isco and Marcelo' in order to 'fund summer transfer plans for priority targets Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Antonio Rudiger'
03/01/22 11:45The trio will be out of contract at the Bernabeu on June 30 and the LaLiga giants are said to be prepared to allow them to leave, which will free up £50million in wages.
Juventus want rid of Aaron Ramsey, Antonio Rudiger and Franck Kessie are threatening to leave for free, while MLS wonderkid Ricardo Pepi could cost just £7.5m... but which other stars feature in our top 10 potential bargain buys this January?
27/12/21 11:38Clubs from across Europe's top-flights will be looking to bolster their ranks as the season reaches its midway point but not all of them will have to break the bank.
Antonio Rudiger would be 'absolutely perfect' for Manchester United, claims former Red Devils defender Paul Parker, who thinks Chelsea star would be an excellent fit alongside Raphael Varane
24/12/21 15:58United have struggled at the back this season, conceding 26 goals already in the Premier League. Only Aston Villa and Leicester City have let in more inside the top 10 in the table.
Thomas Tuchel 'wants PSG star Presnel Kimpembe to replace Antonio Rudiger at Chelsea' as he begins to prepare for life without the German international
22/12/21 17:24Rudiger's future has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with the centre back's contract at Chelsea set to expire at the end of the season. A number of major clubs are keen on signing him.
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Joe Gomez ahead of a potential summer move as Spanish giants draw up defensive shortlist that also includes Antonio Rudiger, Pau Torres and Jules Kounde
21/12/21 14:30The 24-year old Gomez is returning to full fitness after a series of injuries, he captained Liverpool against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup and was a late substitute in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Tottenham.
Antonio Rudiger urges his teammates to 'do more and take more risks' after Chelsea were held to another draw by Wolves to fall six points behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race
20/12/21 15:22While City have racked up eight straight wins, the Blues have slipped to four draws and a defeat across the same run. This frustrating set of results has included draws with Burnley and Everton.
Antonio Rudiger is eyeing up a £400,000-a-week payday, with Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus all circling but Chelsea are desperate to tie their star defender down to a new deal - so, should the German stick or twist?
18/12/21 21:00It is increasingly likely that Antonio Rudiger could leave Chelsea, with Europe's elite all lining up, Sportsmail takes a look at the German defender's transfer options.
Covid cases wiping out their attacking threat, a defence leaking goals and Saul Niguez slated by fans... How the problems are mounting for boss Tuchel after Chelsea's slump from first to third
18/12/21 15:10Thursday night's 1-1 draw against a depleted Everton team ended with boos around Stamford Bridge and the frustration is understandable after a December that has not gone to plan.
Antonio Rudiger confirms he DID want to leave Chelsea before Thomas Tuchel's arrival in January 'opened a new door' for him… as he remains coy over his future after entering final six months of his deal
16/12/21 10:18The Germany international is in the final six months of his Stamford Bridge deal and it is still unclear whether he will commit his future to Thomas Tuchel's European champions.
PSG 'seek to hijack Real Madrid move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and hold talks with his agent Sahr Senesie' as transfer tussle intensifies with centre back free to agree pre-contract from January 1
15/12/21 18:02Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly met Antonio Rudiger's agent as the French giants seek to beat Real Madrid to the signature of Chelsea defender.
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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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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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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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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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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
Makes more history
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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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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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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
