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Benfica boss Roger Schmidt declares Chelsea's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez 'CLOSED' in another blow to Graham Potter after the Blues desperately tried to land the Argentine World Cup-winning wonderkid and were willing to pay £112m
09/01/23 15:30
Benfica's Roger Schmidt appears to have declared Chelsea's pursuit of wonderkid Enzo Fernandez as over in a recent press conference. The German manager revealed that the Argentinian World Cup-winning sensation was 'one of our players' after a long, drawn-out pursuit from Graham Potter's Premier League side. The Lisbon-based club only signed Fernandez from River Plate for £10million, and looked a staggering £112m switch to west London after he was left out of a recent Benfica game, which Schmidt claimed was due to disciplinary reasons. ...read
Welcome back, Sergio! Aguero will make a one-off return to action THIS MONTH after being given the all-clear to play in friendly for Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC - with striker ready to 'feel the pitch again' following early retirement due to heart issues
09/01/23 14:59The former Manchester City and Barcelona star broke down in tears as he admitted he was forced to retire with a heart problem in December 2021.
Alexis Mac Allister makes resounding pledge to Brighton fans after scoring twice to take the Seagulls past Middlesbrough in a confident FA Cup victory 20 days after lifting the World Cup with Argentina
08/01/23 22:51DAVID COVERDALE AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: For Brighton fans, what Alexis Mac Allister said on Saturday will have meant as much as what he did.
Chelsea 'offer Benfica £87m plus THREE players' for Argentina's World Cup star Enzo Fernandez 'with out of favour Hakim Ziyech and youngsters David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos going the other way'
05/01/23 09:11They are reported to be in talks with Benfica over a move for Fernandez, while Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk have all been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
REVEALED: Lionel Messi's record-breaking Instagram photo saw him unknowingly lift a FAKE World Cup trophy... as two fans 'spent six months' having mock-up made (and only Angel Di Maria noticed it wasn't real!)
05/01/23 09:05The Argentina star made history when a photo of him with the trophy, after a dramatic penalty shootout win over France, became the most liked image on the photo-sharing app , surpassing 'The Egg'.
'I drank a lot, didn't eat... Leo got angry and he told me "stop!"': Sergio Aguero reveals how his drunk behaviour in Argentina's World Cup celebrations wound up Messi, after downing champagne from the bottle
04/01/23 13:47The former Argentina forward, 34, was prominent in the wild celebrations that followed dramatic penalty shoot-out win over France, having been a part of the team's camp in Qatar.
'He's ready for revenge!': Fans spot Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan, 16, staring down Lionel Messi during his guard of honour at PSG... which his sibling missed to take a break in New York
04/01/23 13:19The Argentina star finally touched down in France after two weeks off following the penalty shootout final victory in Qatar. As he arrived at training a guard of honour was set up for him
Lionel Messi is cashing in on his World Cup success with Budweiser, Call of Duty and crypto sponsored Instagram posts raking in over £9m... and he could even oust Cristiano Ronaldo at the rich list summit after confirming himself as the GOAT!
04/01/23 12:19Since he lifted the World Cup on December 18, Messi's official Instagram account, which has 414 million followers, has promoted six different brands in paid partnerships.
Coral bookmakers refuses to pay out to furious punter who won nearly £15,000 off a £10 World Cup bet - and offer him £660 instead
03/01/23 14:16Bookmakers have refused to pay out after punter Liam Manifold, 30, from Staffordshire, tried to claim a 'life-changing' £15,000 prize after staking just £10 on a series of World Cup bets.
'I think he is going to be ready': Unai Emery hints at a potential recall for World Cup hero Emiliano Martinez ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Wolves after being benched for their win over Tottenham
03/01/23 13:00Martinez, who helped Argentina win the tournament in Qatar last month , was left out of last Sunday's 2-0 win at Tottenham despite returning to training with Villa two days earlier.
Lionel Messi is 'set to sign a new one-year deal at PSG THIS WEEK' after assuring the French giants that he would extend his stay, despite Inter Miami's desperate attempts to land him
03/01/23 11:11Lionel Messi is set to extend his stay with Paris Saint-Germain and sign a one-year contract extension with the French champions.
Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez 'tells Benfica he doesn't want to play in their game on Friday night' to force through his £112m move, as he begs president Rui Costa to give a transfer the green light
03/01/23 10:22The Blues are understood to have made a £112million offer to the Portuguese club for their World Cup winning midfielder. The current offer is above his £106m buy out clause.
'This club gave me the opportunity to improve my game. I'm really grateful': World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is back at Brighton after his 'mad' victory in Qatar, as the midfielder insists he is 'focused' on Everton clash
02/01/23 22:30It was a welcome home befitting a world champion. Having landed from Buenos Aires at London Heathrow at 7.30am on Monday, Alexis Mac Allister walked back into Brighton's training ground.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Angel di Maria and Leandro Paredes have left a depleted Juventus in the lurch ahead of Serie A's return due to their lengthy World Cup celebrations - the Argentine duo look destined to leave this summer and they won't be missed
02/01/23 21:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: With neither having set the world alight since joining the club this summer, it was hoped that a successful World Cup might kick both players into gear.
Enzo Fernandez 'increasingly unlikely' to stay at Benfica as Chelsea push for £106m star, with World Cup winner having defied orders not to return to Argentina for New Year
02/01/23 17:04Enzo Fernandez has risked angering Benfica after defying orders not to travel home for New Year, with the star 'increasing unlikely' to remain at the club as Chelsea for his signing.
Alexis Mac Allister is mentally ready to play for Brighton against Everton but a late decision will be made over his fitness, says boss Roberto De Zerbi after his return to training following Argentina's World Cup triumph
02/01/23 14:41The Argentina midfielder returned from celebrations in his homeland after their victory over France in Qatar a fortnight ago to a joyous welcome from staff and team-mates.
'Welcoming back our World Cup winner': Brighton give Alexis Mac Allister a tickertape reception as star lifts replica World Cup on his return to the club after starring for Argentina in Qatar
02/01/23 11:46Brighton have given World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister a tickertape reception on the midfielder's return to the club following his exploits in Qatar with Argentina last month.
Emiliano Martinez 'splashes out £20,000 on a GUARD DOG used by US Navy Seals and the SAS to protect his Argentina World Cup winner's medal at home' after returning to Aston Villa duty following his controversial celebrations
02/01/23 08:59Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has sought to protect his World Cup winner's medal by paying £20,000 for a Belgian Malinois guard dog.
'A World Cup winner coming back to the club will mean nothing to the manager': Graeme Souness and Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink suggest Unai Emery may not fancy Emiliano Martinez as his No 1 after the Argentine is BENCHED against Spurs
01/01/23 14:51Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink has suggested Emiliano Martinez may not be fancied by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery after the goalkeeper was named among the substitutes on his return to the side.
Brighton 'are confident they can hang on to Alexis Mac Allister in January' despite interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United and several European clubs after his World Cup exploits with Argentina
01/01/23 09:34Premier League trio Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, plus Juventus and Atletico Madrid, have all been linked with a player whose value skyrocketed in Qatar.
DANNY MURPHY: Emi Martinez will be under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after his World Cup antics... every single misstep will be pounced upon by the opposition and their fans
01/01/23 08:44Emiliano Martinez's legacy is guaranteed after winning the World Cup but in the short term he's made life tough for himself after his antics in Qatar. He's made himself the sport's pantomime villain.
Mac can add magic: Brighton will be hoping they can be inspired by the achievement of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, who has yet to return to the Seagulls after Qatar glory
31/12/22 22:37DAN LUDLAM: Brighton will be hoping World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister's achievements can inspire them with their season in the balance heading into the new year.
Benfica boss Roger Schmidt admits £106m Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez could have played his final game for the club - as reports in Portugal claim Argentine World Cup star 'did not want to play in defeat at Braga'
31/12/22 10:34Chelsea have made 'a substantial offer' for the midfielder but it is understood to be in instalments rather than his £106million release clause outright.
'He finished his career with a Piers Morgan interview and Messi has won the World Cup': Jamie Carragher labels Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move a 'sad end'... while Gary Neville believes his ex-team-mate would have 'wanted to stay in Europe'
31/12/22 01:17Ronaldo confirmed his move to the for Saudi Arabian side on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.
Antonio Conte warns Argentina World Cup hero Emiliano Martinez that the 'difficult situation' starts now in staying at an elite level, as he points to Hugo Lloris as the model of consistency for a decade
31/12/22 00:48The goalkeepers will face off on Sunday when Aston Villa visit Spurs in the Premier League, a fortnight on from their World Cup final battle.
Unai Emery will hold talks with Emiliano Martinez over his state of mind to play against Tottenham, as the Aston Villa boss reveals he will also speak to keeper about celebration antics after World Cup triumph
30/12/22 23:53TOM COLLOMOSSE: Martinez returned to Villa's training ground on Friday for the first time since helping Argentina defeat France in the final in Qatar earlier this month.
Antonio Conte says Tottenham's World Cup winner Cristian Romero is available to face Aston Villa but warns the 'difficult period' starts now as 'expectation' will be high after the defender's role in Argentina's success
30/12/22 14:34Antonio Conte has confirmed that World Cup winning defender Cristian Romero will be back for Tottenham's Premier League fixture with Aston Villa.'He needs to adapt quickly': Unai Emery brings Emiliano Martinez back down to earth by telling him to focus his mind back on Aston Villa after celebrating Argentina's World Cup triumph following his shootout heroics
30/12/22 13:52The Argentina goalkeeper has returned to Villa after lifting the World Cup in Qatar earlier this month. He is due to be available for Villa's trip to Tottenham on New Year's Day.
Manchester United 'risk a club-versus-country row after BLOCKING Alejandro Garnacho from joining up with Javier Mascherano's Argentina Under-20s side for an upcoming South American tournament'
30/12/22 12:56The South American Under-20 championship, starts next month with former Barcelona and Liverpool star Javier Mascherano leading the Argentine team.
Lionel Messi fan who had the player's name tattooed across his forehead following Argentina's World Cup triumph admits he REGRETS it after he was trolled for being 'stupid'
30/12/22 12:04Colombian influencer Mike Jambs inked the word Messi on his forehead, three stars on one of his cheeks for each of the World Cups Argentina has won and D10S on the other.
The party goes on! Lionel Messi is STILL celebrating Argentina's World Cup win as he enjoys a night out with his wife Antonela, mum Celia and dad Jorge - as Angel Di Maria also joins the family before the pair return to their clubs
30/12/22 11:17Lionel Messi has hosted a party in his hometown Rosario as celebrations continue following Argentina's World Cup win in Qatar, with Angel Di Maria among the team-mates in attendance.
Benfica hope to ward off Chelsea interest in Enzo Fernandez by offering a new contract after putting out a statement insisting 'our intention is to keep' the 21-year-old... with Blues keen on Argentina star who has a £106m release clause
29/12/22 20:59SIMON JONES: The club put out a statement in response to reports they were willing to let the 21-year-old go if his release clause was met, saying: 'We insist our intention is to keep Enzo here.'
With Pele's passing aged 82, football has lost 'The King'. For so long he was hailed as the greatest player of all time, but after Messi and Maradona... who REALLY is the best ever? Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Messi or Ronaldo?
29/12/22 18:59It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Just who really is the greatest footballer to have played the game? After Pele's death, we have reopened the discussion.
'Angel could teach you how to cry, treat women better and score in finals': Di Maria's WIFE piles into the Adil Rami-Emiliano Martinez World Cup row, attacking Pamela Anderson's ex-France boyfriend
29/12/22 09:10Drama ensued shortly after Martinez's penalty heroics saw Argentina lift the trophy in Qatar, which led France's 2018 World Cup winning-defender Rami to call Martinez 'the biggest s*** in football' .
'I don't waste my energy on such FUTILE things': Kylian Mbappe dismisses Emiliano Martinez's 'baby' goading as 'not my problem' after keeper taunted him in Argentina's World Cup celebrations
29/12/22 08:36Martinez, who was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final penalty shootout win over France, has been goading Mbappe following the Qatar showpiece with dolls and chants about the striker.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
Kylian Mbappe STARTS for PSG alongside Neymar just 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak with France as PSG take on Strasbourg... but Lionel Messi is still absent as he spends Christmas in Argentina
28/12/22 19:10The Frenchman returns as PSG take on Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes in their first match since the World Cup break with the 24-year-old returning to training 64 hours after the showpiece final .
Lisandro Martinez returns to Man United training just 10 days after Argentina's World Cup triumph... with defender back in contention to start for Erik ten Hag's side in Premier League trip to Wolves
28/12/22 16:41The club confirmed Martinez turned up to United's training ground - Carrington - the day after their 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, in their return to Premier League action.
'Being this famous must be HORRIFIC': Fans sympathise with Lionel Messi after crazed supporters SWARM around his car as Argentina's World Cup hero arrives for his niece's birthday party
28/12/22 13:04Footage has emerged of Lionel Messi's car being swamped by adoring fans as Argentina's World Cup winning captain and his family attempted to attend his niece's 15th birthday party in Rosario.
Enjoying yourself, Emi? Martinez continues to soak up his World Cup triumph in Argentina as fellow winners Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero return to England... leaving Aston Villa to rely on Robin Olsen while he 'trains in the sunset'
28/12/22 11:46Emiliano Martinez showed no sign of returning to Aston Villa ahead of their clash against Tottenham on Sunday, as he shared pictures of himself enjoying the sunset in Argentina on Instagram.Lisandro Martinez SKIPS Nicolas Tagliafico's wedding to return to Man United following Argentina's World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires... as his international team-mate parties with the trophy after tying the knot
28/12/22 10:53Lisandro Martinez had been invited to stay on in Argentina for the wedding of close friend Nicolas Tagliafico but returned to England to resume duties with his club earlier this week.
Karim Benzema is on a 'mission' to prove France boss Didier Deschamps wrong for sending him home early from the World Cup - with striker plotting to 'wreak havoc' in front of goal and inspire Real Madrid to glory
28/12/22 10:17Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is viewing the remainder of the season as a 'revenge mission', according to reports in Spain. Benzema was not recalled by France for the World Cup final.
'Like father, like daughter': MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva shares her father's love of Lionel Messi as the India cricket legend posts a photo of her wearing an Argentina shirt signed by the World Cup winner
28/12/22 09:00Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva has shared their 'common love' of Lionel Messi after posting a photo wearing a signed shirt from Argentina's World Cup winning captain.
Lionel Messi's World Cup hotel room will be turned into a 'small museum' following Argentina's victory in the tournament, with the University of Qatar space set to be opened for public viewing
28/12/22 00:16The hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum after Argentina's success in the tournament.
'Kylian Mbappe was disappointed in a classy way and congratulated Lionel Messi': PSG boss Christophe Galtier insists there will be no issues between the stars after World Cup final, despite the Argentine's team-mate Emiliano Martinez taunting the Frenchman
27/12/22 20:07PSG boss Christophe Galtier has said there will be no issues between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the fallout from the World Cup final.
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla 'are both chasing Nicolas Otamendi' in January deal after his role in Argentina's World Cup winning campaign, with the Benfica defender set to be out of contract this summer
27/12/22 18:08Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi could be headed back to La Liga, with both Sevilla and Atletico Madrid interested in the defender.
'Forgive us... it is difficult to see everyone': Lionel Messi sends a public apology to locals in his hometown after being crowned 'Illustrious Citizen' after World Cup triumph... as he tries to enjoy downtime and avoid being swamped by adoring fans
27/12/22 13:29The accolades keep pouring in for Lionel Messi and Argentina's talisman has been the beneficiary of another prize after his World Cup heroics.
'Go cry elsewhere'.... 'Can you teach me?!': Emiliano Martinez's World Cup antics spark a row between Argentina team-mate Angel Di Maria and France 2018 winner Adil Rami over 'the biggest piece of s*** in football'
27/12/22 09:17The Aston Villa stopper was to the fore as Argentina beat France to lift the trophy in Qatar last week, saving Kingsley Coman's penalty in the shoot-out and celebrating raucously.
The Premier League is back TODAY! So we're looking back at Roy Keane's best moments of 2022, from banking woes in Qatar and rants about United to falling out with Souness and ALL of Brazil!
26/12/22 07:48We've seen foul-mouthed tirades about United, arguments with a whole nation following their dance moves, while the wittier side of Keane has been on display at times too.
Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.
'With or without the World Cup, he is the best': Andres Iniesta backs ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate and says he was a 'deserved champion' in Qatar - but claims critics 'will still find an excuse' to doubt him
24/12/22 23:59With the rest of the globe debating whether Messi's achievements cement him as the greatest footballer, his former Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta has had his say.
Thank you Papa Lionel!': Argentina release a special Christmas advert showing a young boy finding the World Cup trophy under his tree after Messi's heroics in the final - as they claim 'the most precious gift is already at home'
24/12/22 22:32Since the thrilling final in Qatar took place against France, the national team promptly returned to joyous fans in Buenos Aires to parade the trophy and celebrate.
'When you're sitting with a beer and eating crisps, everything is simple': World Cup final VAR official Tomasz Kwiatkowski bites back at claims Argentina's goal shouldn't have stood - as he insists his team coped well with 'several tight decisions'
24/12/22 17:46Before Kylian Mbappe's late equaliser forced penalties, Lionel Messi's goal had put Argentina 3-2 ahead - but the French press were adamant it should not have stood.
Don't party too hard! Erik ten Hag reminds Lisandro Martinez that Man United's Premier League campaign is about to resume as the defender celebrates Argentina's World Cup triumph in his homeland
24/12/22 11:13Hundreds of thousands of delirious fans mobbed the victorious players when they arrived back in Buenos Aires and celebrations have continued all week.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez pays tribute to 'exemplary leader' Lionel Messi after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory calling his international team-mate 'the best footballer in history'
24/12/22 09:18The duo helped the nation become world champions for the third time and the first in 36 years after defeating France in a thrilling final in Qatar via a penalty shootout earlier in December.
Patrick Vieira condemns Emiliano Martinez over his 'STUPID' decision to mock France after the World Cup final - claiming it 'took away a little bit from what Argentina achieved' - as he insists taunting of Kylian Mbappe is 'damaging the game and himself'
24/12/22 06:54Argentina got the better of France in Qatar on Sunday night, with Martinez proving the hero in a dramatic penalty shootout following a pulsating 3-3 draw after normal and extra-time.
Lionel Messi is the star of a mural in Buenos Aires just DAYS after he lifted the World Cup trophy with Argentina, as the talisman continues to be honored for giving his country their first World Cup win since 1986
24/12/22 00:50Lionel Messi is the star of a new mural in Buenos Aires less than a week after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina. The Argentines edged past France to win their first World Cup in 36 years.
Argentina star Angel Di Maria will return to Juventus with a GIANT tattoo of the World Cup trophy on his thigh after his goal kept up his incredible record of scoring in finals for La Albiceleste
23/12/22 20:37Di Maria continued his run of scoring in finals after he bagged the winning goal in the Copa America and netted again in a 3-0 win against Italy in the UEFA Cup of Champions.
Roberto De Zerbi only wants Alexis Mac Allister to return 'when he's ready to play' with the World Cup winner still celebrating... but the Brighton boss admits his side are 'not used to' playing in competitions like the World Cup
23/12/22 19:48Seagulls midfielder Mac Allister was part of the Argentina side that went all the way to last Sunday's final of the tournament in Qatar and triumphed by beating France on penalties.
World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at claims that Argentina goal shouldn't have stood... as he shows picture on his phone of 'SEVEN French subs on the pitch' as Mbappe scored
23/12/22 18:17The Polish official, 41, has faced claims from French media that he should have chalked off the goal because 'two emotional substitutes' ran onto the pitch before Lionel Messi's strike crossed the line.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he'll talk to Emiliano Martinez in an attempt to help him 'control his emotions' after the goalkeeper's controversial celebrations and taunting of Kylian Mbappe in the wake of Argentina's World Cup triumph
23/12/22 17:00Martinez made an obscene gesture after being awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament's best keeper, and has continued to bait France star Kylian Mbappe in the days that followed.
Emiliano Martinez is OUT of Aston Villa's Boxing Day fixture against Liverpool as he celebrates Argentina's World Cup win in Buenos Aires... but boss Unai Emery confirms he is due back for Spurs clash on January 1
23/12/22 15:41Villa boss Unai Emery expects to use Robin Olsen in goal for that fixture but is expecting Martinez to return to the club on Thursday, ahead of the clash with Spurs on New Year's Day.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Vulgar CLOWN Emiliano Martinez embarrassed himself and Argentina with his trophy antics... instead of being remembered for his World Cup final shootout saves, it'll be this crude gesture
23/12/22 15:29GRAEME SOUNESS: Do some people really find that sort of thing funny? Martinez embarrassed himself and he embarrassed his country. He looked like a vulgar clown.
Lionel Messi is offered '$1 million' by a member of Oman's parliament to buy the controversial bisht he wore during Argentina's trophy lift after their victory at the Qatar World Cup
23/12/22 14:11A member of Oman's parliament has offered Lionel Messi '$1 million', or £828,000, for the bisht he wore during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.
So what's the beef? How the world's biggest football stars were desperate to be pictured with celebrity chef Salt Bae - years before his attempt to gatecrash Argentina's World Cup win caused uproar
23/12/22 11:08The celebrity-chasing chef has caused controversy in recent days after he went onto the pitch during Argentina's trophy presentation following their World Cup win against France on Sunday.
Petition to REPLAY World Cup final - created by seething France fans - passes 210,000 signatures, with supporters moaning about refereeing decisions for Argentina's first two goals
23/12/22 10:59Over 210,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee.
Lionel Messi 'was moved to TEARS while listening to radio host', with emotional presenter telling story of long and painful road to Argentina's World Cup glory and being inspired to play on by 'a letter from Enzo Fernandez' when midfielder was 15
23/12/22 10:03Lionel Messi was moved to tears by an audio story documenting his journey to World Cup glory after it was broadcast on Argentinian radio.
'I knew he was going to be nervous, he screwed up everything': Emiliano Martinez MOCKS Aurelien Tchouameni over his World Cup final penalty miss, as the Argentina goalkeeper taunts France again after waving a doll with Kylian Mbappe's face on it
23/12/22 09:10Emiliano Martinez has continued to taunt the French side after Argentina's victory over them in the World Cup final, as he claimed Aurelian Tchouameni 'screwed up everything'.
How's the hangover, lads? Lisandro Martinez looks worse for wear as he poses in sunglasses alongside Cristian Romero and Nahuel Molina the day after Argentina's World Cup triumph... with the trio in no rush to return to club football
23/12/22 09:04The team returned home to a heroes' welcome in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and then went on a victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires in the afternoon.
France launch an official complaint over Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez's taunting of Kylian Mbappe in wake of World Cup final defeat, after he held a DOLL with star's face on it during victory parade and staged a mock minute's silence for him
23/12/22 01:32The 30-year-old carried around a doll with Mbappe's face taped to it during the celebrations in, and even called for a mock moment's silence in the dressing room after the game .
Salt Bae shows off a table at his restaurant 'permanently reserved' for the late Diego Maradona - with a bizarre picture of him and the Argentine great - on social media amid criticism of his World Cup final antics
22/12/22 17:05Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, showed off a table at his Nusr-Et chain restaurant in Dubai devoted to football legend Diego Maradona, in yet another publicity stunt.
Arsenal 'are pushing to sign France's World Cup star Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in January, with boss Mikel Arteta keen to snap up the midfielder to boost the Gunners' Premier League title push'
22/12/22 16:10The Juventus central midfielder reached the World Cup final with Les Bleus, but Didier Deschamps' men were beaten by Argentina 4-2 on penalties on Sunday in Qatar.
Lionel Messi 'wants to parade Argentina's World Cup trophy around the PSG stadium - but club chiefs are reluctant about the reaction it would provoke' after France star Kylian Mbappe was left devastated by defeat in the final
22/12/22 15:10The superstar forward captained Argentina to global glory on Sunday, scoring twice and again in the penalty shoot-out as the South American side beat France 4-2 on penalties.
'At least he knows my name now!': Wout Weghorst breaks his silence on World Cup clash with Lionel Messi - and insists he only 'wanted to show respect' - after the Argentina star called him an 'idiot' in the tunnel following ill-tempered quarter-final
22/12/22 14:56There were several flashpoints during the clash, with Argentina's players celebrating in the faces of the Dutch after the game, leading to Denzel Dumfries being sent off.
Paulo Dybala reveals 'last minute' advice from Emiliano Martinez changed his mind on where to put his World Cup final penalty - after the Argentina star was urged to 'shoot down the middle' against Hugo Lloris
22/12/22 14:00Dybala - who came on at the end of extra time - put his spot kick down the middle and explained how he changed his mind after some last-minute advice from Martinez.
World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak reveals Paulo Dybala thanked him 'as if I'd scored the decisive penalty' after Argentina's victory over France... but devastated Kylian Mbappe needed a hug
22/12/22 13:20The Polish official, 41, certainly had his hands full during Sunday's vintage final in Qatar, awarding three penalties and booking eight players before Argentina won in a shoot-out.
Benfica 'reject an £88m offer from an unnamed club for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez with the Portuguese side holding out for his £105m release clause' after the Argentina star's value soared thanks to World Cup glory
22/12/22 12:08Fernandez played the full match as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, and Benfica are now holding out for a club to pay his £105m release clause.
'The most beautiful thing is my heart is happy': Sergio Aguero hits back at Twitter criticism of his 'shameless' celebrations of Argentina's World Cup win after retired striker wore a blue and white shirt to lift the trophy alongside Lionel Messi
22/12/22 11:40The former Argentina forward, 34, was prominent in the wild celebrations that followed Sunday's dramatic penalty win over France having been a part of the team's camp in Qatar.
French press savage Emiliano Martinez dubbing him the 'most hated Argentine' and a 'born provocateur' after his World Cup final antics and THAT Kylian Mbappe doll
22/12/22 10:04Martinez has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's victory, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe in the aftermath of the game.
Lionel Messi 'may avoid any public appearance' over Christmas while holed up in his Rosario home with fans outside... with rumours of a World Cup victory celebration in Argentina star's home city played down
22/12/22 10:02Messi and Angel Di Maria both returned to their homes near Rosario by helicopter with the Paris Saint-Germain star then mobbed by fans as he arrived back at his home by car.
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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
