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Lionel Scaloni warns Argentina of the danger of underestimating the Socceroos and insists his team are NOT the favourites ahead of Round of 16 clash: 'If you think Australia will be easy, you're wrong'
01/12/22 16:45
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has looked to put pressure on Australia insisting his side won't go into their Round of 16 tie as the favourites. Mathew Leckie scored the only goal of the game as the Socceroos beat Denmark 1-0 on Thursday morning (AEDT) to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 16 years and only the second time in their history. Their reward is a meeting with Lionel Messi and the reigning South American champions, who are ranked 35 spots above Australia in the FIFA World Rankings....read
Is Messi a CHEAT? Chris Sutton says his antics in winning a penalty for Argentina were 'wrong' and he 'stays down too long' in Sportsmail's WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
01/12/22 09:46Lionel Messi's actions have been questioned after the Argentina star rolled around feigning injury to win a penalty against Poland in their crucial World Cup clash on Wednesday night.
'I miss the Premier League!': Mauricio Pochettino claims he's ready for a return to England's top flight and praises its 'competitive' spirit... as ex-Spurs boss says he's 'open' to international management
01/12/22 00:46The former Tottenham and Southampton boss - who was most recently at PSG - also revealed that he is 'open' to an international management position for his next job.
'Angry' Lionel Messi fumes as he misses penalty against Poland to become just the second-ever player to spurn two World Cup penalties since 1966... and warns Argentina must not underestimate 'very difficult' last-16 tie against Australia
30/11/22 23:44Lionel Messi has fumed that he is 'angry' with himself after missing a first-half penalty in Argentina's 2-0 World Cup win over Poland on Wednesday evening.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni blasts 'crazy' schedule of last-16 games with his team set to face Australia less than 72 hours after beating Poland to book place in the knockout phase
30/11/22 23:19Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni declared he was unhappy about World Cup scheduling which means his side must play their last-16 game against Australia less than 72 hours after qualifying
PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi overshadowed by star displays from Argentina team-mates Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez... while Poland have goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to thank for keeping them in the World Cup
30/11/22 23:04Argentina's potentially tricky night was anything but as they breezed through to the last-16 of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Poland. Here is how both sets of players fared at Stadium 974.
IAN HERBERT: Argentina's optimism is built on the belief that glory is written in the stars for Lionel Messi… this was our first glimpse of the diminutive No 10 at his vintage best at the Qatar World Cup
30/11/22 22:31Argentina and their fans are on song again and hoping that Lionel Messi will lead them to World Cup glory in what would be his 1000th professional game
'That's the goal of the tournament!': Twitter erupts after Luis Chavez's 30-yard free-kick puts Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia with fans claiming 'there's no topping' it... but it's not enough to send them through
30/11/22 20:50Football fans on Twitter were quick to celebrate Luis Chavez's stunning free-kick from range to put Mexico 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia in the must-win encounter.
Canelo Alvarez APOLOGISES to Lionel Messi admitting 'I got carried away' by his love for his country in high-profile row after accusing with the Argentina star of 'cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag' after 2-0 victory
30/11/22 19:31Canelo attacked the PSG star following footage of celebrations after a 2-0 win over El Tri appeared to show Messi's foot brushing against a Mexican jersey on the floor of the dressing-room.
Sergio Aguero reveals WhatsApp audio message from Canelo Alvarez amid his ongoing feud with the four-weight boxing champion... as Javier Hernandez pledges to defend the former striker against his compatriot
30/11/22 15:47Having signed for Kings League side Porcinos on Tuesday, Chicharito appeared to make light of the situation between arguably the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world and the ex-striker.
Poland 0-2 Argentina: Premier League stars Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez strike to seal World Cup progress and top spot for South Americans... with Poles sneaking through on goal difference
30/11/22 14:59MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA: It was the win the world wanted, the one that kept fantasy alive at this most pitiless World Cup. Lionel Messi is still here; football's greatest magician will not exit yet.
Lionel Messi is firing at the World Cup and on Call of Duty! The Argentine is now available as a character on Modern Warfare 2 joining Paul Pogba and PSG teammate Neymar on the battlefield
30/11/22 12:24The PSG forward is now a playable character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, the free-to-play battle royale game. Messi is the third football to be included on the game.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
Touching moment a blind young Argentina fan celebrates Lionel Messi's opening goal against Mexico after following his father's hands on a game board... then wildly throws his cap off in celebration!
29/11/22 19:16A viral video has shown how football moves those who cannot see their idols light up the World Cup stage. A blind 12-year-old followed Lionel Messi's opener against Mexico through his dad's hands.
Mexico boss Gerardo Martino will 'leave his role after the World Cup', with El Tri facing their first group stage elimination in 44 years as the former Barcelona coach 'targets a return to Argentina to spend time with his family'
29/11/22 15:44Martino is set to step down from the Mexico national team after the tournament in Qatar, according to Mexican outlet Record , with El Tri on the verge of a first group stage exit since 1978.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
Canelo Alvarez calls Sergio Aguero a 'hypocrite' and a 'b******' after Argentine leapt to his friend Lionel Messi's defence following violent threat from boxing world champion over Mexican jersey row
29/11/22 01:01The Mexican world champion boxer was left furious after believing Messi to wipe his feet on a Mexican jersey following his side's 2-0 win on Saturday evening in World Cup Group C.
Saudi Arabia and Mexico clash in the final matchday of Group C with a spot in the last 16 at stake for both sides... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
27/11/22 22:16Saudi Arabia and Mexico square off on the final matchday of Group C with a place in the last 16 on the line. With progression at stake, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
Argentina and Lionel Messi take on Poland at the 2022 World Cup with both teams targeting last-16 spots from Group C... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
27/11/22 20:19Poland and Argentina will battle it out to secure a last-16 spot from Group C. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.
'He is the biggest disappointment to ever come to Man United': Gary Neville and Roy Keane SLAM Angel di Maria... as they claim the Argentina winger has 'no heart', is guaranteed to give the ball away and has NO end product
27/11/22 08:51The result flattered Argentina, but Di Maria came in for particularly poor reviews, with both pundits also commenting on his disastrous spell with their former club, Manchester United.
Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar bursts into TEARS after Lionel Messi's opening goal reignited their World Cup chances during their must-win Group C clash against Mexico
27/11/22 01:54Following the stunning upset in their opening game to Saudi Arabia, Argentina would have been eliminated from having a chance to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Lionel Messi admits Argentina's victory over Mexico is a 'weight off his shoulders' but manager Lionel Scaloni urges the maestro and fans to 'enjoy' World Cup as 'the sun will shine whether you lose or not'
26/11/22 23:56MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: Messi scored the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win against Mexico and help the South Americans ease the pain of Tuesday's humbling against Saudi Arabia.
PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi produces yet another moment of magic to reignite Argentina's World Cup chances - but Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez disappoint
26/11/22 23:30Messi was almost in tears as he grabbed and shook his jersey in front of Argentina´s celebrating fans after one of the most important goals of his career ignited his team's World Cup chances.
'The power, the accuracy... it's WONDERFUL': Gary Neville says Lionel Messi's 'precision' is what sets him apart after his superb strike for Argentina against Mexico - but Roy Keane claims he was 'very average'
26/11/22 21:37Lionel Messi has been praised by Gary Neville after his goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico - but fellow pundit Roy Keane said the superstar looked 'very average'.
'It would be fantastic to have someone like him': MLS chief Don Garber gushes over Lionel Messi amid links to the Argentina star with Cristiano Ronaldo also rumored to be of interest
26/11/22 16:45Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has stoked the flames of Lionel Messi's potential arrival in the United States, openly stating the league's interest in his signature.
Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Lionel Messi leads his team to a HUGE win with a stunning left-footed strike before Enzo Fernandez wraps it up with a stunner to seal a hard-fought three points in Qatar
26/11/22 16:00MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL STADIUM: One touch to kill the ball dead. One touch to send it fizzing across the turf into the bottom corner. Two touches by Lionel Messi to keep the dream alive.
Saudi Arabia's players pay tribute to team-mate Yasser Al-Shahrani by holding up his shirt before World Cup clash with Poland after he underwent emergency surgery following a horror collision with his own keeper in win over Argentina
26/11/22 13:54Al-Shahrani underwent the surgery following a sickening collision with his own goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in Saudi Arabia's famous 2-1 win over Argentina earlier this week.
Raphinha defends Neymar after his latest injury ruled him out of the rest of the group stage... as he shares an Instagram post claiming Messi and Ronaldo are worshipped by fans, but Brazilians hope their star player 'fractures his leg'
26/11/22 09:17Raphinha has shared an Instagram post suggesting that Neymar does not get the respect he deserves from Brazil fans after he was forced off injured in the national team's opening World Cup match.
'He'll be looking down on us!': Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni calls on Diego Maradona for divine inspiration, as they prepare for a vital World Cup clash with Mexico two years after the striker's death
25/11/22 22:57'He'll be looking down on us,' said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Friday, when asked about the second anniversary of Diego Maradona's death coming on the eve of their second group game
Rolling in it: Saudi Arabia players have each been promised a Rolls Royce as a reward for their stunning World Cup victory over Argentina... after a national holiday was called to commemorate the seismic result
25/11/22 22:39Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will reportedly present each of his nation's newest heroes with a Rolls Royce after they fought back from 1-0 down to beat Lionel Messi's side 2-1.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Every World Cup team would have loved a player like my old mate 'Doc'... the late David Johnson was a special individual and leaves indelible memories for those of us who played with him
25/11/22 18:21GRAEME SOUNESS: My mind has been drifting back to my Liverpool days since I heard that we'd lost one of the great men of the team that I played in.
Lionel Messi is FIT to face Mexico having shaken off an ankle problem... with team-mate Lautaro Martinez claiming game against Mexico will be 'like a FINAL' after they were stunned in opening defeat to Saudi Arabia
25/11/22 14:51Talismanic forward Lionel Messi is absolutely crucial to boss Lionel Scaloni's plan and the Argentina manager has eased any concerns around his star man's reported ankle issues.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Travel issues might have caused Keane and Souness' confrontation... while there could be an unwanted hat-trick for commentator Sam Matterface when England face the USA!
24/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has provided football fans with several highs and lows, on and off the pitch - including a testy argument involving Roy Keane.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Come on down, billionaires. Now we get to see if talk from Manchester United's suitors is hot air or cold reality… PLUS, why Lionel Messi needs to be more like Gareth Bale
24/11/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Through the years there have been a whole lot of Jims who have claimed they can fix it for the club and now they have got their chance.
'Even Messi knows!': Piers Morgan shares image of Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his goal against Ghana in front of a banner of his Argentine rival
24/11/22 19:55Ronaldo took part in Portugal's World Cup opener with Ghana where he made history by becoming the first player ever to score in five consecutive World Cup competitions.
Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani has emergency surgery following horror collision with his own goalkeeper in World Cup win over Argentina... and later posts message insisting 'my health is good'
24/11/22 00:45Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent emergency facial surgery after his horror collision during the 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday.
Argentina look to get back on track in 2022 World Cup campaign vs. Mexico in Group C... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
23/11/22 15:32Argentina will look to avenge their shock opening match loss to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 26 when they face Mexico.Mexico enter the match after a 0-0 draw with Poland.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.
Robert Lewandowski admits Argentina's 'surprise' loss has ramped up the pressure on Poland... with his side now facing a 'very important game' against giantkillers Saudi Arabia to keep their World Cup dream alive
23/11/22 08:14Argentina started their campaign as one of the pre-tournament favourites, but conceded twice the second half to lose 2-1 against Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Diego Maradona Jr says people who compare his father with Lionel Messi 'don't understand football' insisting they're on 'two different planets' and that Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia is 'crazy'
23/11/22 07:03Diego Maradona Jr has insisted that people who compare his father with Lionel Messi 'don't understand football' after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.
An ill-advised sombrero, face paint and even an inflatable camel! How Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW squeezed in FOUR games and all eight goals in one day of complete immersion in this strangest of World Cups
22/11/22 22:30MATT BARLOW: I left early to pull off the Qatar quadruple, a complete immersion in this strangest of World Cup tournaments by touching the four points of Doha's compass in one day.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Argentina's shock defeat against Saudi Arabia shows England are NOT going over the top after putting six past Iran... tougher tasks will await, but it's a start Lionel Messi and Co would have snatched our hands off for
22/11/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It could be a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia. It could be a draw. It could be a nail-biting wait for victory. It was none of those things for England.
'We have a crazy coach': Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard's inspired team talk was the reason for their shock comeback to win against Argentina, midfielder Abdulellah Al-Malki reveals
22/11/22 21:49Al-Malki told the Alkass Sports channel: 'We have a crazy coach. He motivated us during half-time, telling us stuff that made us want to eat the grass [run themselves into the ground].'
REVEALED: Saudi Arabia's Ali Al-Bulayhi confidently told Argentina's Lionel Messi 'you will NOT win' after the underdogs went 2-1 up in their World Cup opener... with his cheeky prediction later proved correct!
22/11/22 18:00Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history on Tuesday afternoon - and Al-Bulayhi's eight-word message to Lionel Messi was revealed.
The power of football! Saudi Arabian fan rips his own FRONT DOOR off its hinges in incredible celebrations after their stunning victory over World Cup favourites Argentina in Qatar
22/11/22 15:55A jubilant Saudi Arabia fan took his own front door off its hinges when he celebrated the winning goal in their shock 2-1 victory over Argentina. Saudi came from behind to seal the historic win.
'Epic World Cup s***housery': Fans are left in stitches as Saudi Arabia supporters mock Lionel Messi by copying 'SIU' celebration of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo to celebrate their historic win over Argentina
22/11/22 15:44Herve Renard's side came from behind to score two goals in just eight minutes in the second-half of their Group C clash to pull off arguably one of the greatest World Cup shocks ever.
Euphoria! Inside the Saudi Arabian changing room moments after they pulled off the impossible and secured a historic 2-1 World Cup victory over Argentina... they're popping bottles of water, not champagne!
22/11/22 15:06Saudi Arabia's players have been filmed wildly celebrating in their changing room after their unlikely 2-1 win over Argentina in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard felt the stars aligned after his side'made history' in stunning World Cup victory over Argentina... as he urges team 'to keep their shoes on the floor' with chance of reaching the next round
22/11/22 14:59Herve Renard said the stars aligned in a "completely crazy" comeback win against Argentina that goes down as one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever.
Sacked by Cambridge United with JUST a 16 per cent win record, a two-time AFCON winner, and manager of five different international teams... Herve Renard - the man who masterminded Saudi Arabia's 2-1 World Cup upset over Argentina!
22/11/22 14:36The victory was masterminded by Herve Renard, the 54-year-old Frenchman, who's 23-year managerial career has encompassed six stints as an international manager and seven different clubs.
Lionel Messi's magic faded when Argentina really needed a goal, while Cristian Romero shouldn't have been anywhere near the team and Saudi Arabia's defenders were all heroic! PLAYER RATINGS from one of the World Cup's greatest-ever shocks
22/11/22 14:36Goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari early in the second-half turned the contest around following Lionel Messi's early penalty and Argentina's first-half dominance.
Something on your mind, Lionel? Saudi Arabian ambassador Messi is BOOED by fans of the kingdom during Argentina's disastrous World Cup defeat - after star 'signed a lucrative £25m-a-year deal to promote the Arab state earlier this year'
22/11/22 14:26And Messi, who, according to The Athletic, signed a lucrative £25m a year deal to promote the kingdom in May of this year, was far from his best and was booed by Saudi Arabia fans during the clash.
Lionel Messi admits Argentina have 'no excuses' after Saudi Arabia came from behind to claim a famous World Cup victory... as he insists they 'need to get back to who we are' after their 36-game unbeaten run crashed to an end
22/11/22 14:22Saudi Arabia came from behind to claim a famous 2-1 victory over the South American nation - who have been widely regarded as one of the strong tournament favourites.
'From a dream to NIGHTMARE': Argentina's media slam their 'historic' defeat by Saudi Arabia, claiming it will 'leave a mark for a long time'... as they lament Lionel Messi's 'broken spirit' after shocking World Cup opener
22/11/22 14:19Lionel Scaloni's side - who are one of the favourites to win the tournament in Qatar - were stunned at the Lusail Stadium after Saudi Arabia came from a goal down to emphatically win 2-1 on Tuesday.
Maurice Edu fears for Mexico after Lionel Messi's 'face on Day 1' following Argentina's shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in Group C opener, while Alexi Lalas believes result gives USMNT hope they can BEAT England
22/11/22 14:06Argentina looked on course for a routine thumping win over Saudi Arabia when Messi slotted home an early penalty but the Saudis went on to stun the favorites a clinch one of the greatest upsets.
Over to you, Cristiano: Lionel Messi scores at his fourth World Cup after netting from the spot against Saudi Arabia, drawing level with Ronaldo's own feat... but Portugal star can make it five when he takes on Ghana on Thursday
22/11/22 13:06The PSG forward took just 10 minutes to open his account for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as he notched from the penalty spot after a VAR check.
Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win over Argentina is one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history… but is it bigger than their Italia '90 loss to Cameroon, Senegal beating world champions France in 2002 and North Korea's famous win over Italy in 1966?
22/11/22 12:57Argentina looked on course for a routine win when Lionel Messi converted an early penalty, and the South American side then had three goals disallowed for offside before the interval.
Argentina are now on a collision course to face FRANCE in World Cup's last-16 after their shock defeat by Saudi Arabia - and it was Kylian Mbappe and Co who knocked them out at the same stage in Russia four years ago!
22/11/22 12:47Finishing as Group C's runners-up would likely see Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and Co in the last-16 of the World Cup, should Didier Deschamps' men win their own group.
'The greatest choke artist of all time': Lionel Messi is ruthlessly mocked by rival fans after Argentina's shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia, as they label his abject display a 'disasterclass' and insist he is 'not winning this World Cup'
22/11/22 12:40Football fans have poured onto Twitter to slam Lionel Messi for 'choking', as Argentina suffer a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their 2022 World Cup opener in Qatar.
Sickening moment Saudi Arabia goalkeeper smashes his team-mate with a flying knee in stoppage time of their stunning win over Argentina... as players desperately called for medics before the injured defender was carried off on a stretcher
22/11/22 12:12Saudi Arabia's dramatic World Cup clash with Argentina saw a sickening collision involving keeper Mohammed Alowais and team-mate Yasser Al-Shahrani.
'Not starting Martinez is a criminal act': Manchester United fans fume as their centre back is left out of Argentina's starting line-up for their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
22/11/22 11:23Benfica defender Otamendi was a surprise inclusion ahead of their opening clash against Saudi Arabia, especially with Martinez being left on the bench.
'Let someone else speak. You'll learn a lot more if you listen:' Tough-tackling pundits Graeme Souness and Roy Keane clash in the studio over Argentina penalty... with the Scot telling the Irishman to 'SHUT UP'
22/11/22 11:21The tough-talking pundits hit out at each other after Argentina were awarded an early penalty when Leandro Paredes was seemingly pulled to the floor by Mohamed Kanno.
Argentina were offside SEVEN times in the first half against Saudi Arabia - more than their ENTIRE 2018 World Cup run - with three goals disallowed... but they are a long way off the all-time record of England's TWENTY against Kuwait in 1982
22/11/22 11:21Argentina would have been sick of the sight of the linesman's flag after they were ruled offside seven times in the first-half against Saudi Arabia.
Lionel Messi almost scores with his very FIRST touch at the 2022 World Cup as Argentina star is denied by the goalkeeper inside first two minutes... but he won't be denied for long after opening his account from the penalty spot against Saudi Arabia
22/11/22 10:40The 35-year-old raced into the box in the opening two minutes of the match and fired a shot goalbound, but his effort was denied by Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais.
'The consistency has been a JOKE': VAR comes under fire AGAIN as officials gifts Argentina a soft early penalty against Saudi Arabia... despite England not being given a spot kick for an almost IDENTICAL foul on Harry Maguire against Iran
22/11/22 10:26England fans fumed on Monday after Harry Maguire appeared to be dragged down by Iranian defender Roozbeh Cheshmi and bear-hugged to the ground.
BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Scaloni names his first Argentina starting XI for the World Cup as Lionel Messi STARTS, with Cristian Romero in the side... but Lisandro Martinez is NOT involved from the off
22/11/22 08:55Messi has battled through a pre-tournament injury, having missed the first part of Argentina's open training on Friday, before working on his own the following session.
WORLD CUP 2022 RECAP: Saudi Arabia shock Argentina to claim victory in the first fixture of the day, as Denmark are held to a draw with Tunisia... before Mexico's clash with Poland
22/11/22 07:12Read back over Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates as Argentina and France got their campaigns underway on the third day of action in Qatar.
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Saudis produce one of the World Cup's biggest EVER shocks to beat Lionel Messi's star-studded side who had not lost since defeat to Brazil in July 2019!
22/11/22 05:53DOMINIC KING AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: The little man they had all come to see took just 10 minutes to give them what they wanted. But fairytales rarely come true.
'I think Leo is the greatest… hopefully he can win the World Cup': Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico is looking to help deliver glory for 'normal guy' Messi at 2022 showpiece in Qatar
22/11/22 01:09'Who knows if there isn't another one after this,' says Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico of this being Leo Messi's last attempt at winning the World Cup.
KATHRYN BATTE: Lionel Messi is more primed than ever for global glory... a strong and unified Argentina gives the generational star a final shot at his World Cup dream and the chance to emulate Diego Maradona
21/11/22 22:30It would be unfair for Lionel Messi to retire without winning a World Cup.' Those were the words of Spain manager Luis Enrique last week. And it is a sentiment shared by many in Qatar.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
Iran's World Cup opener against England is more than just a game for the 'Iranian Messi' Sardar Azmoun... after the Bayer Leverkusen forward faced the wrath of his country's government after speaking out against the death of Mahsa Amini
20/11/22 22:43The 'Iranian Messi' hopes to recover from a calf injury in time for Monday's game. If fit, will give the England defence a big test. There were suggestions the Iranian authorities wanted him out.
Wayne Rooney takes ANOTHER swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo by picking Lionel Messi ahead of his former Man United team-mate in a TV game of 'play, bench, drop'... as he names Harry Kane among the substitutes
20/11/22 19:06The Man United legend was asked on Indian TV who he would start, who he would bench and who he would drop between Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.
Qatar World Cup chiefs make ANOTHER U-turn as they urge fans to drive to matches to 'free up capacity for visitors', despite the tournament being billed as the most sustainable in history and having a state-of-the-art public transport system
19/11/22 20:00Prior to the tournament organisers promised that Qatar 2022 would be the most sustainable World Cup in history and carbon emissions would be severely limited thanks to public transport.
Spain boss Luis Enrique says Lionel Messi missing out on winning the World Cup during his illustrious career would be 'unfair' and hopes Argentina win the tournament if his side fail to
19/11/22 16:44Spain manager Luis Enrique has said it would be 'unfair' to Lionel Messi if the PSG star does not win a World Cup during his career.
England's £1.3BILLION team is the most expensive at the World Cup ahead of Brazil, France and Spain - with Jude Bellingham the most valuable star at £177m, study claims... with Costa Rica lowest
19/11/22 12:03According to the CIES Football Observatory , England's 26 players in Qatar are worth a combined £1.305billion (€1.499bln), with the midfielder making up £176.9million of that total.
Lionel Messi's last World Cup campaign gets underway in Qatar as Argentina take on Saudi Arabia in Group C… but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
19/11/22 10:00Argentina will hope for a big win over the Saudis to build some momentum at the beginning of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
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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
