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Argentina troll Drake with reference to Kendrick Lamar's brutal diss track after rapper lost $300,000 bet on his native Canada to beat them
10/07/24 11:52
Argentina have mocked Drake after he bet against them ahead of their Copa America semi-final clash with Canada. Drake earlier this week placed an extraordinary $300,000 (£234,195) wager on his nation to overcome Lionel Messi and Co. If Canada succeeded, the rapper would have pocketed $2.8m (£2m), but it wasn't to be as the Reds suffered defeat. ...read
Argentina 2-0 Canada: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez lead World Cup winners into Copa America final
10/07/24 01:57DANIEL MATTHEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: Messi is now the second highest scorer in international soccer history - behind only Cristiano Ronaldo - after leading Argentina into the final.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of holding back Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign, while Lionel Messi is without a goal in Copa America but escapes similar criticism... so why are the all-time greats performing poorly?
05/07/24 16:09The competition's all-time leading scorer, his nation's, perhaps even Europe's, greatest-ever player has not been shielded from the deluge of dissent.
There will be NO extra-time during Copa America knockout rounds until the final... with tied games set to go straight to a penalty shootout
04/07/24 09:31After a thrilling group stage, the quarter-final fixtures have been drawn for the competition and it's thrown up some intriguing battles that are set to take place.
Copa America quarter-finals CONFIRMED as Brazil fall short of top spot to set up showdown with Uruguay
03/07/24 04:43Lionel Messi and Argentina will open the knockout stages against Ecuador in Houston on Thursday night, before Venezuela and Canada face off in Arlington 24 hours later.
Lionel Messi's Argentina snatch late Copa America winner vs. Chile as Lautaro Martinez bundles in decisive goal for 1-0 win
26/06/24 03:02With nothing left to prove in his glittering career, Lionel Messi actually achieved a first on Tuesday. The Argentine star stepped onto the MetLife Stadium field as a 37-year-old.
Birthday boy Lionel Messi is serenaded by adoring fans from his hotel window in New Jersey... while THOUSANDS of other Argentina supporters take over Times Square
25/06/24 20:11Lionel Messi's 37th birthday was celebrated by a massive crowd of fans on Monday, as Argentina supporters trekked out to the team's hotel in New Jersey to serenade the star.
Lionel Messi's stunning wife Antonela and their three kids pull on Argentina jerseys in the stands to support superstar dad in Copa America opener - after day out at Universal Orlando!
21/06/24 15:00Antonela, Thiago, 11, Mateo, 8, and Ciro, 6, were in Atlanta, Georgia, to watch the 36-year-old Argentina captain provide an assist for the second goal of a 2-0 win against Canada on Thursday.
Argentina 2-0 Canada - Copa America 2024 RECAP: Lautaro Martinez doubles champions' lead to wrap up opening win in Atlanta after Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock
20/06/24 23:04Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Argentina vs Canada - including all the build-up, live scores and action from the opening Group stage of CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.
Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo enjoys a day out with the kids at Universal Orlando ahead of Argentina's Copa America opener
20/06/24 22:00The wife of Inter Miami's captain dazzled in an all-red gym outfit at the theme park in Florida on Thursday. She took snaps with her two eldest sons, Thiago, 11, and Mateo, 8.
Sergio Aguero insists Inter Miami would WIN the Premier League with Lionel Messi in their ranks
19/06/24 14:58The ex-Manchester City striker revealed David Beckham's MLS team would upset the likes of the Top Four to be the best side in England with his former international teammate.
Vinicius vying for the Ballon d'Or, USMNT on home soil... and Messi's potential farewell! Five reasons why you can't miss Copa America as tournament prepares for liftoff
18/06/24 12:16In just a few days' time Argentina and Chile will kick off one of the biggest soccer festivals of the summer when they collide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chelsea BLOCK Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk from representing Argentina and Ukraine at next month's Olympic Games in a bid to avoid last season's injury nightmare
05/06/24 16:02EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: The Premier League club want Maresca to go into the next season with a fully-fit squad to choose from, having seen how their last campaign was plagued by injuries.
The new Freddy Adu! FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Mateo Apolonio makes history by making his professional debut in Argentina, breaking Sergio Aguero's twenty year record as youngest-ever player
17/05/24 09:25An Argentine teenager has broken a record set by Sergio Aguero by becoming the youngest player to make an appearance in the country's cup competition.
Nottingham Forest's Gonzalo Montiel ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation amid rape probe... with defender accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a model at his birthday party in 2019
17/05/24 08:30Their female accuser has accused Montiel of sexually assaulting her on January 1 2019. She is claiming she was drugged before being raped and threatened by the player's relatives and associates.
Adidas have stopped fans from using the number 44 on Germany jerseys due to claims it resembles Nazi imagery, here are seven other controversial kits that have been banned in the past
02/04/24 11:37Adidas found themselves in deep water following the design of their Germany kit for the Euros. Here are seven other jersey that were banned for various different reasons.
Miss of the century! Complacent Argentina star chips Costa Rica goalkeeper and waits to watch his shot cross the line... only to see it cleared by defender who dashed back
27/03/24 09:58The Albiceleste ran out 3-1 winners eventually in Los Angeles after goals from Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez in the international friendly meeting with Costa Rica.
Cristiano Ronaldo's bust made headlines for the wrong reasons while Lionel Messi's wasn't much better... but which footballer has the WORST statue after fans blasted £7,200 tribute to Harry Kane?
21/03/24 21:00Waltham Forest Council agreed plans to erect a statue of Walthamstow-born England captain Harry Kane back in 2019, but five years later they may wish they hadn't bothered.
Lionel Messi is seen partying with Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba as Argentine DJ Bizarrap plays at his wife Antonela's birthday bash in Miami hours after 5-0 win vs Orlando
03/03/24 20:43The 36-year-old, Argentine superstar was spotted at Gekko Miami - a lavish Japanese Steakhouse that costs $100+ per person - on Saturday night, dancing to Argentine DJ Bizarrap's mixes on the dancefloor.
Lionel Messi celebrates reaching 500MILLION Instagram followers - but the Inter Miami star still trails rival Cristiano Ronaldo by 122m!
01/03/24 22:03'500 Million Thanks for always being there,' the 36-year-old, World Cup champion shared as a caption to a video of all of his posts shared over the last year on Instagram on Friday.
Lionel Messi celebrates with wife Antonela Roccuzzo on her birthday as the soccer legend pays tribute to his 'princess'... one day after rescuing Inter Miami with a last-minute goal against LA Galaxy
27/02/24 04:22Messi celebrated his childhood sweetheart Antonela's 36th birthday with their three sons - Thiago, 11, Matteo, 8, and Ciro 5 - as they got around a birthday cake, balloons and a sign of Pocahontas!
Football fans are left baffled by Lionel Messi's posture after a dressing room clip emerges following Argentina's shock World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia - with superstar's slump labelled the 'WORST I've ever seen'
21/02/24 21:52Despite Lionel Scaloni's side being named one of the tournament favourites ahead of the showpiece, they were defeated by the minnows in their Group C opener.
Jamie Carragher says 5ft 9in Lisandro Martinez is 'too small' to be effective for Manchester United with the Argentine World Cup winner 'no good at defending set-pieces'
01/02/24 08:42The Argentine World Cup winner won plenty of plaudits for his tenacity during his first season at Old Trafford before being struck with a metatarsal injury.
Angel Correa 'offered huge £52m pay packet to move to Saudi Arabia' with Argentine forward frustrated at his lack of playing time at Atletico Madrid
12/01/24 08:20The 28-year-old Argentina international is apparently frustrated at being a squad player in Madrid and would be open to a move away this month.
Lionel Messi: Argentina to retire No 10 jersey when Inter Miami star bows out from soccer with the country set to honor their World Cup-winning captain 'for life'
31/12/23 15:42Messi, considered by many as the greatest soccer player in history, helped Argentina end its 35-year wait for a World Cup last year after inspiring their historic triumph out in Qatar.
Man United star Lisandro Martinez hints 'I will be back very soon' after three months out with a foot injury as the Argentinian defender reveals his rehab is 'going amazingly'
28/12/23 16:09The World Cup winner played a crucial role in the Red Devils' resurgence last season in his first campaign at the club under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at the heart of the defence.
Former PSG and Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi 'stabbed and hospitalised' in Uruguay as reports claim he was attacked at a party over a 'money matter'
20/12/23 17:37Several publications have claimed Lavezzi, who retired from football in 2020, was taken to the Cantegrill Sanatorium hospital in Maldonado on December 20.
Lionel Messi trains with Miami's 'Glute Guy' - his wife Antonela's trainer - as he hits the gym a little more than two months before the start of the 2024 MLS season
04/12/23 18:43Bret Contreras - a gym coach based in Miami - has his own Instagram and business account, @BootybyBretofficial, which is packed with advice to 'build your booty' and stay in shape.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou lays down the gauntlet for Giovani Lo Celso to seize the opportunity with England star James Maddison out injured
24/11/23 22:31Injuries have also plagued the 27-year-old this campaign, but now fully fit, his manager confirmed there will be chances for the midfielder to play over the coming weeks.
New footage from inside the tunnel catches Angel Di Maria SPITTING at Brazil fans after they threw beer over him at Argentina's bad-tempered World Cup qualifying win at the Maracana
23/11/23 12:24The national anthems had been marred when fans started brawling and police officers bludgeoned supporters with batons, causing Lionel Messi to lead his countrymen to the dressing room.
Brazil fans chant Lionel Messi's name ahead of kick-off as the hosts put aside their historic rivalry to celebrate the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner at the Maracana before feisty 1-0 win for the World Cup winners
23/11/23 00:03It was an incident-packed match at the Maracana Stadium , which was delayed due to problems in the crowd with fights breaking out between rival fans, prompting police intervention.
Lionel Messi's heated exchange with Rodrygo IN FULL revealed after the pair came together ahead of Argentina's tense 1-0 win over Brazil
22/11/23 22:03It is one of the game's longest and fiercely fought rivalries, and Tuesday's World Cup qualifier was no exception with as many as 22 fouls in the opening 45 minutes between the two old rivals.
Argentina fan involved in police violence during bloody Maracana clash claims officers 'took photos with the wounded like WAR TROPHIES' during violent World Cup qualifier in Brazil
22/11/23 16:37It was unclear what sparked the brawl between the sets of fans of the rival nations, but when police intevened the away fans were charged by officers with batons, leaving some fans cut or bleeding.
Brazil vs Argentina timeline: How one of the fiercest rivalries in world football descended into chaos with fighting between supporters and police, a 27-minute delay to kick off and on-pitch scuffles between players
22/11/23 11:03However, the clash was marred by fighting between fans , police attacking Argentina supporters, a delayed start, a fiery on pitch encounter and post-match scuffles.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hints he could leave the World Cup winners as he admits he 'needs to think' about his future with the national team following hectic 1-0 win against Brazil
22/11/23 05:58After a hugely emotional win that followed supporters clashing with police Albiceleste boss Lionel Scaloni admitted he was pondering his future with the national team.
Brazil 0-1 Argentina: Nicolas Otamendi gives the world champions narrow victory over their arch-rivals after kick-off is delayed by 27 MINUTES by crowd trouble
22/11/23 02:57BRAZIL 0-1 ARGENTINA: Otamendi opened the scoring with a thumping header from a Giovanni Lo Celso corner to take the lead after a disrupted start due to trouble in the stands.
Mayhem overshadows Argentina's 1-0 win over arch-rivals Brazil... as fan clash with police ahead of delayed kick-off in shocking scenes that saw seats thrown and supporters left bloodied by batons
22/11/23 00:44The World Cup winners faced old rivals Brazil at the infamous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tuesday night but the blockbuster matchup was marred before it even begun.
Brazil 0-1 Argentina - World Cup qualifier RECAP: Nicolas Otamendi's header seals win after Joelinton was sent off following delayed kickoff due to fans clashing with police
21/11/23 23:30Relive all the action Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil in a feisty World Cup qualifier at the Maracana with Mail Sport's live blog.
Lionel Messi's World Cup match shirts - including the kit he started iconic final against France in - set to sell for £8MILLION at auction... and it could overtake Michael Jordan for the memorabilia world record
20/11/23 13:00EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Six tops from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - in which Argentina beat France on penalties to lift the trophy - are being auctioned as a set by Sotheby's in New York.
Taylor Swift causes stadium headache for Lionel Messi and Argentina as American superstar's 'Eras Tour' forces the world champions' to move grounds for their 2-0 defeat to Uruguay
17/11/23 10:55Swift has performed three shows in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires over the last week - November 8, 11 and 12 - using River Plate's Estadio Mas Monumental as her venue for each show.
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte appears to call Rodrigo De Paul 'Lionel Messi's c**k sucker' in fiery World Cup qualifier, as Argentina suffer their first defeat since lifting the World Cup
17/11/23 09:12Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte made an obscene gesture towards Rodrigo De Paul during an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier on Thursday night as Argentina suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni issues blunt response about Alejandro Garnacho when asked why Man United youngster was left out of national squad
16/11/23 16:55Scaloni guided his side to their third ever World Cup title last winter, with a Lionel Messi-inspired Albiceleste team going all the way, beating reigning champions France in a thrilling final.
Millionaire YouTuber claims Messi outbid him for $10.75M Miami home
12/11/23 18:00The streamer has accrued an impressive fortune after building up a social media presence but lost out to MLS' highest-paid player with the purchase of the Miami home.
LaLiga defender - who Lionel Messi named as his TOUGHEST opponent - is set to be handed first Argentina call-up by Lionel Scaloni after switching international allegiances from Spain
09/11/23 12:47The Spanish-born right back was born in Barcelona , but is of Italian and Argentine descent, and yet to make a senior team appearance for Spain.I'm a millionaire YouTube star but Lionel Messi outbid me for my £8.74m dream Miami mansion - now I have to BUILD my own house because it's impossible to find one I like!
07/11/23 11:56The streamer has accrued an impressive fortune after building up a social media presence but lost out to MLS' highest-paid player with the purchase of the Miami home.
Inter Miami will 'celebr8' Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or by hosting a friendly match against New York City FC later this month
03/11/23 16:10The trophy, which Messi won in Paris on Monday, will be there prior to kickoff, with that ceremony also set to include MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Miami co-owner Jorge Mas.
Armed police fire rubber bullets and throw tear gas at Boca Juniors fans on Copacabana beach as Copa Libertadores final faces being forced behind closed doors after 100,000 Argentines flocked to Rio
03/11/23 11:55The final of South American club football's premier competition is set to be played at 8pm Saturday night GMT, at the iconic Maracana stadium between Fluminense and Boca Juniors.
Inter Milan 'want to renew Lautaro Martinez's contract', his agent reveals - with captain keen to 'sit down and discuss fresh terms' after scoring 10 goals in 11 games for Serie A leaders
01/11/23 16:49The Argentine has had an impressive 18 months in Milan, winning the Italian Cup and Super Cup as well as lifting the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar as well as the Finalissima.
Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or is 'disgraceful' as 'he wasn't even the best player at PSG' claims former France international Jerome Rothen... as he insists Erling Haaland deserved top award
01/11/23 12:14Former PSG player Rothen said: 'You have to stop being delirious! And over the last four years, he's won two Ballon d'Or awards. So for me, it's disgraceful. I'm hallucinating.'
Lionel Messi and his ex-Navy SEAL bodyguard pose with the Ballon d'Or on a private jet as the Inter Miami star flies back from Paris after winning the prestigious award for an eighth time
31/10/23 12:52Messi wasted no time sticking around in Paris after collecting his award as he, his family and bodyguard seemingly flew back to the United States in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or
30/10/23 23:09Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night - and was presented the award by fellow MLS trailblazer David Beckham.
Leo's fresh trim! Inter Miami superstar Messi gets a haircut from his personal barber in Miami before jetting off to Paris for Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony
29/10/23 21:01The 36-year-old, World Cup champion posed for a selfie with his barber, Luis Andres Rivera, on Sunday, while showing off his new fade with his hands in his pockets in Miami on Sunday.
Lionel Messi, his stunning wife, Antonela, and their three sons pose with Ed Sheeran as the forward kicks off his offseason with the pop star's concert after Inter Miami missed out on playoffs
23/10/23 22:52The 36-year-old Messi recorded footage of kids, Mateo, 8, Thiago 8, and Ciro, 5, signing along to Sheeran's track 'Bad Habits' from Hard Rock Live, on Sunday, later sharing it on Instagram.
Argentina World Cup winner is banned for doping for two years, after he 'took children's sickness syrup' days before a test in the lead-up to the tournament
20/10/23 12:17The player lifted football's most coveted prize alongside Lionel Messi and co. last December following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against France in the final.
Barcelona are 'keeping tabs on Julian Alvarez as they begin search for Robert Lewandowski's long-term successor'... and the Man City star 'could be snapped up for just £43m'
18/10/23 09:10He scored 17 goals in all competitions last season as City won the Treble, although he started just 23 times as the 23-year-old largely played second fiddle to Erling Haaland .
Lionel Messi felt 'scared' when he entered Argentina's 1-0 win because of the scar tissue injury that saw him miss four Inter Miami games
13/10/23 14:00The World Cup winner returned to the field for La Albiceleste Thursday for the first time since he sustained a muscular injury during the last international break last month.
Lionel Messi issues brutal put-down to Paraguay player alleged to have SPAT at him during Argentina's World Cup qualifier
13/10/23 07:44Replays showed Antonio Sanabria - like Messi, a Barcelona youth product - spitting in the star's direction after an exchange of words.
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Venezuela in World Cup qualifying despite Gabriel Magalhaes' header as Argentina steal an early march on the road to 2026 finals with win over Paraguay
13/10/23 06:16Brazil were seemingly on course to match that record when Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes met Neymar's corner with a bullet header - but Venezuela nicked a point.
Lionel Messi comes off the bench for Argentina as Nicolas Otamendi's early strike earns La Albiceleste a crucial 1-0 win in World Cup qualifier against Paraguay
13/10/23 00:54Lionel Messi came off the bench for Argentina on Thursday as La Albiceleste beat Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Inter Miami midfielder Facundo Farias claims his wife wanted to 'kill him' after giving up her university studies so that he could play alongside his idol Lionel Messi
11/10/23 17:48Recalling the sacrifices made while securing a move from Argentina to the U.S. in July, Farias said his bride - Angi - had to give up her college studies so that they could move to South Florida.
The 20-year-old who rules at No 10: Jude Bellingham is the toast of Spain already in his new role - and that is great news for England and Gareth Southgate
07/10/23 23:34ROB DRAPER: With England, there has always been a worry that should Harry Kane suffer an injury, the reserve centre forwards aren't in the same bracket in terms of quality.
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup a 'done deal' after FIFA decide to give 2030 edition to six nations across three separate continents
07/10/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE BY NICK HARRIS: There was intense speculation last week that FIFA's decision to hand hosting rights to the 2030 World Cup to six nations across three continents will effectively
Ex-Man United duo Edinson Cavani and Sergio Romero play starring role as Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras on penalties to reach Copa Libertadores final - but only after fellow former Red Devil Marcos Rojo is sent off!
06/10/23 13:54After Cavani opened the scoring for the visitors in the 23rd minute by prodding home a cross from Miguel Merentiel - on loan from Palmeiras - the Brazilians went in at the break a goal down.
Lionel Messi IS included in Argentina's squad for upcoming games against Paraguay and Peru... despite missing Inter Miami's last FOUR matches through injury
05/10/23 14:11Lionel Messi has been named to the latest Argentina squad despite his recent injury struggles. The Inter Miami star has missed the last four contests with a muscle problem.
Mauro Icardi's shocking penalty miss is one of the worst spot-kicks EVER but how does it compare to the likes of Henry and Pires' Arsenal mishap, Gyan's crossbar-rattler, and Lookman's disastrous panenka?
27/09/23 17:00Mauro Icardi has played - and scored heaps of goals for - some of the biggest teams in Europe, but the Argentine striker managed to pull out one of the worst ever penalty misses on Tuesday night.
Lionel Messi reveals Barcelona significance behind his all-black leg ink: 'I got this tattoo to show my love for the club that made me what I am'
21/09/23 20:00The 36-year-old spent 21 years at his boyhood club, Barcelona, before leaving for PSG in 2021. But, despite his Nou Camp exit, two years on, the Inter Miami star still holds the Blaugrana dear.
Lionel Messi takes aim at former team PSG again with World Cup jibe
21/09/23 18:26The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's spell in Paris came to a sour end and he left the French champions at the end of his contract in summer to join David Beckham's Inter Miami in mid-July.
Lionel Messi doesn't rule out playing in 2026 World Cup, claiming it depends on 'how I'm feeling' as he commits to next year's Copa America
21/09/23 17:34The 36-year-old, who made the move to the USA, the host of the next World Cup, in summer to join Inter Miami, helped Argentina clinch the prestigious title in Qatar last year.
Lionel Messi takes aim at former team PSG again and claims he was the ONLY World Cup-winning Argentina player not to get recognition from his club
21/09/23 16:05The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's spell in Paris came to a sour end and he left the French champions at the end of his contract in summer to join David Beckham's Inter Miami in mid-July.
Ally McCoist hails 'superb' Julian Alvarez as the Man City star strikes twice against Crvena Zvezda... as he claims the Argentine has gone 'under the radar' despite his success
19/09/23 22:03McCoist suggested that Alvarez's performances still tend to be overlooked compared to his Man City team-mates despite the Argentine winning the World Cup and the Treble last season.
Lionel Messi cleverly spots FIFA loophole as Inter Miami star takes on a new job to allow him to be on the bench for Argentina's clash with Bolivia
14/09/23 07:54The World champions beat Bolivia 3-0 on Tuesday, with Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez all on the scoresheet in a comfortable victory for Lionel Scaloni's men.
Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's matchday squad to face Bolivia in World Cup qualifying as Inter Miami desperately hope to have him back for its MLS playoff push
12/09/23 20:24The star forward was substituted off late on into the Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Ecuador Thursday after he scored the only goal of the game, later saying he was 'a little bit tired.'
Lionel Messi brands Tottenham star 'the BEST in the world' after another stunning display in fresh start under Ange Postecoglou
08/09/23 23:46Heavily-criticised under former managers Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte, the 25-year-old has flourished in a team with stronger attacking instincts and able to hold the ball for longer.
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez pulls of stunning backheel pass as fans dub the World Cup winner 'the best young midfielder in the world' as Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina see off Ecuador
08/09/23 09:43The World Cup champions saw of Ecuador's challenge to win 1-0 courtesy of a Lionel Messi strike, taking his tally to a record-extending 104 international goals for the Albiceleste.
Lionel Messi 'could easily play in the 2026 World Cup,' claims Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia as the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner 'always goes for more'
06/09/23 15:44Messi has already insisted he won't be on the field at the next tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. But Tapia hasn't given up hope that he could captain the Albiceleste at a World Cup again.
Virgil van Dijk rejects Louis van Gaal's claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy... after ex-Netherlands boss said Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' in quarter-final clash
05/09/23 14:48Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from his former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal that the World Cup in Qatar was rigged to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy.Louis van Gaal claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy in Qatar, insisting that Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' during their quarter-final win over the Netherlands
05/09/23 07:09Former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has claimed that last year's World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the elusive trophy.
Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli 'open talks with Atletico Madrid for World Cup winner Rodrigo De Paul' after making him their 'main transfer target'
21/08/23 10:06Negotiations with Atletico have been described as 'not easy' and Diego Simeone's side will drive a hard bargain for one of their key players who embodies their playing philosophy.
The FA are 'looking to arrange a friendly match with Argentina' which could see Lionel Messi return to Wembley
18/08/23 15:53The fixture remains one of the fircest international rivalries but the two nations have not gone up against each other in almost 20 years.
Aston Villa want their deal for Sevilla left back Marcos Acuna 'to be sealed today amid fresh talks'... with 'personal terms already agreed' with the World Cup winner
17/08/23 10:21The Argentina international has been linked with a move to the Premier League for much of the summer transfer window, and Villa now appear set to secure his signature.
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly'
Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court
Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville
Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016
New revelations
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Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
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They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
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Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
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Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
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Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia
'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out
Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania
Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off
Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches
Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury
Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***'
Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros
The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group
