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Lionel Messi: David Beckham forced to wait for Inter Miami star's jersey to gift to friends with Adidas 'selling more than they're able to make'
25/10/23 14:53
Messi mania has swept through US soccer to such an extent that even David Beckham , co-owner of Inter Miami and one of the most famous players of all time, has been struggling to get hold of his No 10 jersey. Miami pulled off one of the biggest MLS signings of all time by bringing Lionel Messi to the States in July, just seven months after he captained Argentina to glory at the World Cup. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's arrival sparked a frenzy in America, with ticket prices for any matches involving Miami skyrocketing and merchandise selling like never before....read
Copenhagen fans join Sir Bobby Charlton tributes by singing name of the late England legend at Old Trafford - as Man United honour their hero in first home game since his death
24/10/23 19:39An unexpected addition to the tributes came from the away fans, who not only respectfully observed the proceedings but heartly joined in with the tributes to the late superstar.
OLIVER HOLT: Sir Bobby Charlton was more than a footballer. He epitomised the way we wanted to be and was the best player we have ever had... and he was loyal, modest and honourable
21/10/23 21:30OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: He was stoical in the face of tragedy, even-tempered and relentlessly modest even in the greatest era of English football.
Sir Bobby Charlton was a LEGEND for Manchester United and England... but what sort of player was he? Mail Sport takes you through the clips that show just how good a player the hero of 1966 was
21/10/23 17:00Across a stellar career he won the 1966 World Cup with England, the European Cup in 1967-68, and three First Division titles. Not to mention a Ballon d'Or, for which he was also a runner-up.
Lionel Messi has completed nearly twice as many dribbles as his nearest rival in the last 17 years, but Cristiano Ronaldo languishes in sixth… who are the four above him?
21/10/23 15:24Lionel Messi has completed 2358 dribbles since August 2006, 1073 more than his nearest rival, former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 13-year-old son 'will start training with Al-Nassr's Under-15 side and wear No 7', with promising youngster aiming to follow in legendary father's footsteps
20/10/23 14:37Cristiano Ronaldo's 13-year-old son, Cristiano Jnr, will reportedly be joining up with Al-Nassr's U15s after completing his transfer to the Saudi Arabian club on Thursday.
Erling Haaland deserves to win the Ballon d'or, insists Pep Guardiola... before the Man City boss jokes the award should have one section for Lionel Messi and another for everyone else
20/10/23 12:28JACK GAUGHAN: The Manchester City manager was clearly torn between last season's 52-goal striker during the historic Treble and the greatest player he has ever coached.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr agrees to 'join his iconic dad at Al-Nassr and will wear the No 7 shirt' for the Saudi Arabian's Under-13 side
19/10/23 19:34Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest child, Cristiano Jnr, has reportedly agreed to join Al-Nassr's academy team and will wear the iconic number seven shirt when he links up with new team-mates.
Lionel Messi TOPS a list of the most marketable athletes for the second time… as last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo tumbles 26 places after his move to the Saudi Pro League
17/10/23 13:13The 36-year-old inked a lucrative move from Paris Saint-Germain to MLS over the summer and his first start in Florida has earned him even greater exposure to a global audience.
Lionel Messi 'will beat Erling Haaland to win his EIGHTH Ballon d'Or - becoming the first winner outside of Europe'... and extend his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo
17/10/23 07:50The former Barcelona star has long been the frontrunner to scoop the top prize at the awards ceremony in Paris, after captaining Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe scores a brace in final NWSL regular season game as OL Reign qualifies for playoffs with win over Chicago... ensuring retirement must wait for 38-year-old
16/10/23 04:24The win also ensured that Rapinoe will have at least one more game in her career after OL Reign qualified for the post season on NWSL decision day.
Cristiano Ronaldo sets his sights on jaw-dropping 1,000 goal career target following a challenge to complete the audacious feat from Porto's president - after he extends his international goal haul with a brace for Portugal
14/10/23 11:25The Al-Nassr superstar extended his record 125 international goal haul on Friday night, scoring twice to help Portugal claim a 3-2 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifying match vs Slovakia
'Virgil van Dijk is the best defender that has EVER lived', argues Ben Foster as the retired shot stopper makes bold claim and hails the Liverpool skipper's transformative impact
14/10/23 06:58Prior to his injury the Dutch defender had turned in a series of world class campaigns at the back for the Reds and narrowly missed out on the 2019 Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi .
Bad Bunny declares Tom Brady is NO LONGER the GOAT after Lionel Messi's arrival in the USA... as artist ignites debate in new song Vuelve Candy B
13/10/23 23:16Tom Brady is no longer the GOAT - at least in Bad Bunny's eyes. The Puerto Rican artist released his new album on Friday, and in it, he claimed that Lionel Messi has taken over Brady's mantle.
Lionel Messi felt 'scared' when he entered Argentina's 1-0 win because of the scar tissue injury that saw him miss four Inter Miami games
13/10/23 14:00The World Cup winner returned to the field for La Albiceleste Thursday for the first time since he sustained a muscular injury during the last international break last month.
Karim Benzema reveals his thoughts about the standard of the Saudi Pro League... as Real Madrid legend explains why he moved to Middle East following transfer to Al-Ittihad
12/10/23 09:49The former Real Madrid star called an end to his time in European football earlier this summer after he secured a move to Saudi giants Al-Ittihad.
MLS fans are left GUTTED as Lionel Messi's playoff hopes come to an end after his first Inter Miami defeat: 'Wish he could have made it'
08/10/23 03:54Messi made an immediate impact when he came into the game (55'), carving a few chances to score, but fans were ultimately left disappointed with having to wait until February to watch him play again.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami superstar RETURNS for MLS match against FC Cincinnati as he comes off the bench after recovering from injury
07/10/23 22:36Messi has already missed Inter Miami's last four matches in all competitions - including the club's loss to the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup Final.
Erling Haaland jokes that he could break the Premier League all-time scoring record before his current Man City contract runs out in FOUR years - and reveals Pep Guardiola's stern message when he signed at the Etihad
06/10/23 09:40Eight goals later, with a record that now reads 44 goals in 42 league games, Haaland has his sights set on nabbing another one of the former Newcastle striker's honours.
Joey Barton claims Kevin Keegan is 'bang on' after ex-Newcastle boss said he doesn't 'like listening to ladies talking about the England men's team'
06/10/23 00:58Keegan, 72, was branded a relic of the 1970s after he told an audience at a live event in the West Country: 'I don't like to listen to ladies talking about the England men's team'.
Lionel Messi is left OUT of Inter Miami's crucial clash against Chicago Fire as superstar misses his fourth straight game with injury
04/10/23 23:56Messi has not featured for Miami since picking up a muscle problem in last month's 4-0 win over Toronto, which forced him off after 37 minutes of the game.
Lionel Messi has been telling Inter Miami academy players 'to walk more' in games 'because you see more', reveals David Beckham
04/10/23 13:00Lionel Messi's wisdom is making its way to the Inter Miami academy. as co-owner David Beckham has revealed the Argentine star is telling the club's youngsters to 'walk more.'
'Angry and frustrated' Cristiano Ronaldo 'needed to adapt' to Man United team-mates 'not at his level', says Gary Neville - who hopes his old team-mate realises his criticism 'came from a good place'
29/09/23 08:33Ronaldo's return to the Red Devils ended in disaster after his public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag , following his tell-all stunning interview with Piers Morgan .
Martin Odegaard signs new five-year contract to become Arsenal's highest-paid player on over £300,000 per week, as he vows to win trophies after struggling to 'settle down' in the past at Real Madrid
22/09/23 08:00Once news emerged that Arsenal were in talks to extend Martin Odegaard 's contract, fan sentiment emerged in the same fashion as a link to a new signing would do.
'We had to fight to be heard': Spain stars Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes speak out decades of 'systematic discrimination' and their aim to inspire others to stand up for their rights
21/09/23 22:53Spain's players said the fight they have waged with the country's football federation followed decades of 'systematic discrimination' and they hoped that it would inspire others.
Lionel Messi takes aim at former team PSG again with World Cup jibe
21/09/23 18:26The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's spell in Paris came to a sour end and he left the French champions at the end of his contract in summer to join David Beckham's Inter Miami in mid-July.
Lionel Messi doesn't rule out playing in 2026 World Cup, claiming it depends on 'how I'm feeling' as he commits to next year's Copa America
21/09/23 17:34The 36-year-old, who made the move to the USA, the host of the next World Cup, in summer to join Inter Miami, helped Argentina clinch the prestigious title in Qatar last year.
Lionel Messi reveals that he wants another child with his stunning wife, Antonela, as he claims 'we'll see if a baby girl arrives'
21/09/23 16:47Messi, 36, is known for being a family man and he and his beautiful wife Antonela, also 36, share three sons together, Thiago, 10, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5, and he refused to rule out adding another.
Lionel Messi takes aim at former team PSG again and claims he was the ONLY World Cup-winning Argentina player not to get recognition from his club
21/09/23 16:05The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's spell in Paris came to a sour end and he left the French champions at the end of his contract in summer to join David Beckham's Inter Miami in mid-July.
Inter Miami 4-0 Toronto FC: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba forced out with injury but Tata Martino's side secures crucial MLS victory
21/09/23 01:40The 36-year-old Messi returned to Miami's lineup on Wednesday night, although it was a short-lived comeback, and his team rallied to a 4-0 win that could prove to be costly after he departed.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps is voted England 's women's player of the year... pipping Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood after stellar World Cup performances
19/09/23 21:58Goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted England 's women's player of the year. Lucy Bronze came in second place, while Alex Greenwood came in third place.
Lionel Messi all but confirms he will miss Inter Miami's Atlanta game as he watches his son's academy training back in Florida after not traveling with the Herons amid injury fears
16/09/23 17:03The 36-year-old, who has scored 11 goals in as many games for Miami, was left out of Argentina's team to face Bolivia on Tuesday and will now sit out the Herons' MLS matchup.
Rio Ferdinand insists Jude Bellingham can win 'at least three Ballon d'Ors'... claiming the Real Madrid star is 'comfortably' ahead of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard at the same age
16/09/23 09:17Bellingham has enjoyed a stunning start to the season after completing a £113m move from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in June, leading La Liga's goalscoring charts.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star set to miss Atlanta game as Argentina captain stays at home and tucks into pizza amid injury fears
16/09/23 03:43Tata Martino's men have already made the trip to Atlanta for their latest MLS fixture on Saturday night, but it appears Miami will be without its star man in Messi.
Jordan Pickford is 'responsible' for the 'demise' of Virgil van Dijk, claims Dutch journalist... after Liverpool star suffered serious knee injury during Merseyside derby clash in 2020
13/09/23 09:29The central defender played the full 90 minutes on Sunday night as his national side cruised to a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's matchday squad to face Bolivia in World Cup qualifying as Inter Miami desperately hope to have him back for its MLS playoff push
12/09/23 20:24The star forward was substituted off late on into the Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Ecuador Thursday after he scored the only goal of the game, later saying he was 'a little bit tired.'
Erling Haaland downplays Kylian Mbappe rivalry and insists Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were 'CRAZY' to share the stage at the top of world football for so long
10/09/23 14:28Erling Haaland isn't being drawn into a rivalry with Kylian Mbappe and has downplayed suggestions that himself and the French superstar will be the same as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Erling Haaland believes he can go toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or this year as the Man City star says he can get even BETTER after record-breaking season
09/09/23 16:08Erling Haaland has opened up on his Ballon d'Or chances, admitting that he believes that he can challenge Lionel Messi for the individual award this year.
PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi hits back at Neymar as he insists the French giants have 'never been so united' following his Saudi departure... after the Brazilian claimed he and Lionel Messi 'went through hell' in Paris
07/09/23 12:50After securing an exit from the club, Neymar was quick to hit out at how he felt he and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi had been treated, claiming that the pair had been put through hell.
Cristiano Ronaldo insists his rivalry with Lionel Messi is OVER after they 'changed the history of football' with their 15-year duel... as he opens up on his relationship with Inter Miami star
07/09/23 09:21Ronaldo was full of praise for his one-time rival, claiming that the pair have a great mutual respect, and spoke of how their duopoly was a treat for adoring fans at a press conference.
Matildas stars Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso create Aussie sporting history as they make the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or
06/09/23 23:40Sam Kerr features again in the list of nominees for soccer's main individual prize, the Ballon d'Or, after another spectacular year - and she's joined by her Matildas teammate Hayley Raso.
Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo's omission from the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist is 'NOT a surprise'
06/09/23 19:55The Portuguese international has been a long-standing feature of the Ballon d'Or shortlists - with his inclusion amongst the nominees dating back to 2004.
Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list
06/09/23 18:37A plethora of Premier League stars, as well as Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, featured on the list for the prestigious award - which was won by French striker Karim Benzema last year.
England's stand-in captain for the World Cup Millie Bright is among FOUR Lionesses in the running for the Women's Ballon d'Or on 30-strong list
06/09/23 17:46With two-time defending champion Alexia Putellas missing out from the running after an injury-decimated season, a new winner will be crowned on October 30 - with four Lionesses in the mix.
Aaron Ramsdale is shortlisted for the Yashin Trophy in 2023 Ballon d'Or awards, with the Arsenal goalkeeper joined by three other Premier League stars and a former Nottingham Forest man
06/09/23 17:35The prestigious gong will be given to the world's best goalkeeper next month and Arsenal No 1 Aaron Ramsdale finds himself firmly in contention on the 10-man strong list revealed on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi 'could easily play in the 2026 World Cup,' claims Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia as the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner 'always goes for more'
06/09/23 15:44Messi has already insisted he won't be on the field at the next tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. But Tapia hasn't given up hope that he could captain the Albiceleste at a World Cup again.
Lionel Messi shows off Inter Miami's FIRST Trophy before Nashville match: Herons toast Leagues Cup win with fans amid nine-game unbeaten streak since World Cup champion's arrival
30/08/23 23:50Inter Miami unveiled its first trophy before Wednesday's MLS match against visiting Nashville, whom the Herons defeated in penalty kicks on August 19 to capture the Leagues Cup title.
Cristiano Ronaldo SCREAMS in a referee's face, telling the official to 'wake up', before pushing a man who attempted to take a selfie with him as veteran loses his temper with Al-Nassr trailing before late comeback
22/08/23 23:47His side performed a magnificent turn-around during the match to book their place in the group stages of the Asian Champions League, with five-time Ballon d'Or winner failing to score.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star is favorite to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or despite Erling Haaland's record-breaking season for Manchester City
22/08/23 22:17Messi is currently priced at -303 to claim a record eighth Ballon d'Or - the prize given to the best player in world football as voted for by coaches, captains and journalists each year.
Lionel Messi becomes the most decorated player in football history as Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win marks his 44th career title
20/08/23 03:56By spearheading the MLS side's quest for its first-ever trophy, the World Cup winner made history of his own, The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner clinched the 44th title of glittering career.
IAN HERBERT: The mystery of Spain, a team in turmoil yet still in the World Cup final - even though star player Alexia Putellas could not even look her manager in the eye!
19/08/23 21:31IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: As World Cup final press conferences go, it was about as excruciating as you will get and not encouraging for a Spain team hoping to take down England on Sunday.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami superstar takes swipe at PSG by claiming he never wanted to leave Barcelona and join the French club after bitter exit: 'It was difficult in Paris'
17/08/23 21:20Messi sealed a mega-money move to Miami after ending his turbulent stint in Paris, where he drew criticism for not living up to his legendary standards after Argentina's World Cup win.
Spain star Alexia Putellas swats away her manager Jorge Vilda in their Women's World Cup semi-final win as signs of squad mutiny continue amid anger at his bizarre methods
16/08/23 07:54The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was substituted off in the 57th minute of her side's 2-1 win over Sweden , with the scores locked at 0-0 at the time of her removal.
Lionel Messi agrees to film behind-the-scenes documentary for Apple on his move to Inter Miami, with 'unprecedented access' as he adjusts to life in the USA
15/08/23 10:22Apple has announced a new documentary series chronicling Lionel Messi's blockbuster move to Inter Miami, with the project featuring 'unprecedented access' into the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.Lionel Messi agrees to film behind-the-scenes documentary for Apple on his move to Inter Miami, with 'unprecedented access' as he adjusts to life in the USA
15/08/23 05:12Apple has announced a new documentary series chronicling Lionel Messi's blockbuster move to Inter Miami, with the project featuring 'unprecedented access' into the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The US sportswoman who even tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios thinks is 'diabolically arrogant': From ignoring young fan, equal pay row and laughing at her own missed penalty, how footballer Meghan Rapinoe has found herself at centre of controversy
08/08/23 16:30The 38-year-old, a central part of the USA sides that won the 2015 and 2019 World Cups as well as Olympic gold in 2012, is at the tournament for the fourth and final time before retiring.
Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to incredible Leagues Cup victory over Dallas... netting ANOTHER late free-kick in 4-4 tie before Tata Martino's side win dramatic penalty shootout
07/08/23 03:52Heading into the final 10 minutes, Inter Miami trailed 4-2. But then Messi's cross was headed into his own goal by Marco Farfan. With five minutes to play, Messi sent another free-kick into the net.
FIFA follows Lionel Messi to Miami and opens a brand new Florida office to help 2026 World Cup preparations... and the job ads are already online!
04/08/23 23:38The 60,000-square-foot office space is located in the lavish suburb of Coral Gables and inside the same building as HBO's workplace at 396 Alhambra Circle, according to local reports.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon revolutionised the goalkeeper role with his 'alien'-like abilities from an early age to conquering the Serie A with Juventus
03/08/23 15:14ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon showed such technical excellence in making extraordinary saves and putting in performances that defied all logic that it hid even his biggest flaw.
EXCLUSIVE: Lionel Messi is joined by his stunning wife Antonela and their eldest son Thiago, 10, for a house-hunting trip in Boca Raton... as Inter Miami superstar looks to add another Florida home to his property portfolio
31/07/23 18:51EXCLUSIVE: The Argentina star was accompanied by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their eldest son Thiago, who wore an Inter Miami jersey carrying his father's name.
David Beckham's American dream comes true: He is left in tears with Victoria by his side as Lionel Messi scores winner for his US football team Inter Miami in front of stars including Kim Kardashian and Lebron James
22/07/23 04:28David Beckham was left in tears with Victoria by his side after Lionel Messi scored a winner for his US football team Inter Miami in front of stars including Kim Kardashian and LeBron James.
Lionel Messi's brilliant first message to his new Inter Miami teammates REVEALED after joining their WhatsApp group chat
21/07/23 19:07US and Miami right-back DeAndre Yedlin spoke of the seven time Ballon d'Or's generous gesture to Ecuadorian striker and teammate Leo Campana ahead of Messi's potential debut on Friday night.
A Chelsea striker leading the line for Australia, a new USA sensation and England's midfield maestro... 10 players to watch out for at the Women's World Cup
18/07/23 17:00KATHRYN BATTE: From Ballon d'Or winners to two-time world champions, a host of star names will take to the biggest stage for the Women's World Cup this summer.
Inter Miami must be PATIENT with Lionel Messi, warns head coach Tata Martino, who says the Argentina star needs to get 'physically ready' to play
16/07/23 21:43Martino, who knows Messi well from his time as Barcelona (2013-14) and Argentina (2014-16) boss, oversaw his first game as Inter Miami's new head coach on Saturday - a 3-0 loss at St. Louis City SC.
Refusing to visit Trump's White House, kneeling in support of Kaepernick, shouting 'Born in the USA' into a mic and demanding equal pay... soccer star Megan Rapinoe's career had it all
16/07/23 11:15The first of many heroic moments for Megan Rapinoe came in the quarterfinals of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in the eastern German city of Dresden.
Is Messi straight in as American sport's biggest superstar? He has 23 major trophies, seven MVP awards and a net worth of $600m... so how does that compare to the likes of LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Serena Williams?
15/07/23 11:00Next week, Lionel Messi is expected to make his highly-anticipated debut for Inter Miami. The MLS club is getting a World Cup winner, scorer of over 600 club goals and a seven-time Ballon d'Or holder.
Messi's new quiet life in Miami: A $9m apartment just seconds away from 'golden beach', time to relax in the sun and shopping at Publix
14/07/23 15:44Messi has wasted no time settling into life in Miami as he mingles with the locals in South Beach as he's already been spotted out and about in the city as he and his family adjust to their new home.
Spend it like Messi! World's greatest soccer player and gorgeous family stun shoppers at PUBLIX as they fill up on cereal and treats ahead of his Inter Miami debut
14/07/23 02:47The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was spotted pushing a cart at the grocery store's checkout on Thursday as he adjusts himself to life in the USA following his arrival in Miami on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi KISSED by a fan in Miami as he leaves pasta restaurant - where the most expensive meal is $37! - on his first night out in his new home city
13/07/23 14:24Messi mania has well and truly hit the United States as soccer fans continued to roll out the warm welcome for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner ahead of his imminent MLS arrival at Inter Miami.
Vitor Roque's agent claims Manchester United and Tottenham made bids of over €100m for the 18-year-old before he joined Barcelona
12/07/23 23:50The highly rated 18-year-old, who currently plays for Athletico Paranaense, will join Barcelona ahead of the 2024-25 season. Roque's buyout clause at Barcelona is set to be €500million.
Globe Soccer announce plans for a new major Best Player in Europe Award from 2024 - as well as gongs for four other continents - with winners qualifying as finalists for annual Dubai ceremony
11/07/23 12:10The Dubai Globe Soccer Awards were established in 2010, and have grown from three awards to 21, with gongs recognising football's Best Youth Team, Transfer Deal, and Emerging Player.
Inter Milan and Barcelona legend Luisito Suarez - who won three Serie A titles and two European Cups - dies aged 88 as the Serie A outfit pay tribute to 'the perfect player'
09/07/23 09:24Inter Milan and Barcelona legend Luisito Suarez has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Serie A club.
Lionel Messi's unveiling is set for July 16 as Inter Miami finally provides update by inviting media to 'major event' and promises 'exciting entertainment'
07/07/23 23:30Inter Miami have appeared to confirm Lionel Messi's arrival for July 16, with the club teasing a 'major unveiling event' that night to reporters.
Gerard Pique and Patrick Vieira feature in star-studded line-up for Ukraine charity game at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge - with Arsene Wenger and Emma Hayes involved as coaches
23/06/23 14:04Legends such as Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Vieira, and Gerard Pique will grace the turf in the charity game to raise money for Ukraine. The event's main goal is to raise money to rebuild schools.
Lionel Messi is STILL the bookies' favourite to win his eighth Ballon d'Or ahead of Erling Haaland, despite the Norwegian striker winning the Treble and scoring 52 goals in his first season at Man City
11/06/23 11:40Lionel Messi is still the favourite to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or ahead of Erling Haaland despite Manchester City's historic treble success.
Could this boot hold the key to stopping the ACL injuries impacting women's football's biggest stars? Nike's new 'larger touch zones' made by a female-led design team aim to stop the surge in achilles issues
07/06/23 08:44Nike unveiled the most researched women's led boot design in history on Wednesday in a bid to combat the upsurge in female stars suffering from serious injuries.
The hard life of a footballer! Karim Benzema says 'it really hurts' to leave Real Madrid and 'I wanted to retire here'... as he leaves for a £258MILLION pay packet in Saudi Arabia aged 35
06/06/23 10:46Karim Benzema claims he 'really wanted to retire' at Real Madrid and insists it 'really hurts' to say goodbye - as he leaves the club for a eye-watering £258million payday in Saudi Arabia.
A rival for Ronaldo! Real Madrid star Karim Benzema 'offered a staggering £345m two-year contract to move to Saudi Arabia' - earning almost exactly the same as his former team-mate!
30/05/23 10:58Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has reportedly been offered a massive £345m two-year deal to join an unnamed Saudi Arabian side this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo slots home second-half penalty following VAR review before Talisca punishes gaffe late on as Al Nassr secure 2-0 victory at Al Ta'ee and keep their title hopes alive in Saudi Pro League
16/05/23 21:20Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half penalty as Al Nassr beat Al Ta'ee to narrow the gap on leaders Al-ittihad to three points with three games to go.
PETE JENSON: From signing Galaticos to Golden Boy nominees, Jude Bellingham is the latest example of a clear shift in Real Madrid's transfer strategy under master talent-spotter Juni Calafat
04/05/23 15:29PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid's transformation into the club most likely to be ahead of the rest in the pursuit of the next best thing has one principal architect - Juni Calafat.
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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
