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Barcelona boss plays down Lucy Bronze's knee injury and says 'the feeling is good' for the England defender after fears she was about to follow Leah Williamson in being ruled out of the World Cup
22/04/23 23:47
Barcelona women's boss Jonatan Giraldez has played down fears that Lucy Bronze could be the latest England World Cup injury casualty. Bronze went down clutching her knee during the second half of the Women's Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The former Ballon d'Or winner appeared to be suffering with a knee issue after playing a routine pass to one of her Barca teammates. Bronze hit the deck off the ball in a great deal of pain and was immediately seen to by the Barcelona medical staff with the scores standing at 1-0 in favour of the visitors. The 31-year-old was helped off the pitch by the club's physios after 67 minutes on the clock and looked devastated as she hobbled towards the tunnel. However, following the match Girladez gave England fans a boost by declaring the injury wasn't as bad as first feared....read
England suffer ANOTHER injury scare as Lucy Bronze is left in tears after going down clutching her knee in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final clash with Chelsea after Lionesses captain Leah Williamson was ruled out of the World Cup
22/04/23 13:28Lucy Bronze went down clutching her knee during the second half of the Women's Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona 'want to sign Norway star Ada Hegerberg after president Joan Laporta met the Lyon striker during the Ballon d'Or ceremony... and the Catalan giants aim to get a deal done before the World Cup'
12/04/23 10:50The forward, who won the first women's Ballon d'Or in 2018, has scored 212 goals in 198 games for Lyon and has one year remaining on her contract.
Beckham rocked bangs and buzz cuts, while Valderrama maintained his huge blonde Afro - and Ronaldo's hair patch didn't exactly catch on! The BEST and WORST haircuts in football after Haaland's braids reveal
11/04/23 17:27Erling Haaland has revealed a new haircut as Man City face Bayern Munich. With this new look, Sportsmail takes a look at the best and worst haircuts in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo currently earns a jaw-dropping £175MILLION a year and was ranked within the top three highest-paid athletes in 2022... but what is his net worth? And how much has he earned throughout his career?
31/03/23 11:23Since his debut in 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo has gone on to enjoy a glamourous career both on and off the pitch. Sportsmail breaks down his net worth and career earnings.
Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe are all in line to be nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or... but when is the ceremony? Who won it last year? And how does it differ from FIFA's Best Awards?
28/03/23 11:08Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony including when is it, how to watch and who is in contention to be nominated
Andriy Shevchenko insists England's clash against Ukraine is 'about more than football' amid conflict with Russia... as Steven Gerrard says, 'it's the first time I've not wanted England to win!'
26/03/23 15:54Andriy Shevchenko has thanked the United Kingdom for their support of Ukraine ahead of a huge Euro qualifier at Wembley as Steven Gerrard made a surprising admission.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the most-capped men's international footballer EVER with a 197th appearance after featuring in Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein... as he nets a double to take his tally to 120
23/03/23 19:46There were doubts over whether the 38-year-old would feature in the squad again after being dropped from the starting XI at the World Cup, but he has kept his place under new boss Roberto Martinez.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to break ANOTHER record and will become the most-capped men's international footballer ever with a 197th appearance if he plays in Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein tomorrow
22/03/23 09:13The five-time Ballon d'Or winner currently matches the total of Kuwait forward Badr Al-Mutawa earning his 196th cap against Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.
Timothy Weah is ruled out of USMNT's CONCACAF Nations League double-header, as Anthony Hudson calls up AZ Alkmaar's Djordje Mihailovic to step in for the concussed winger
19/03/23 17:43Weah, 23, suffered a head injury in Lille's 2-0 away win against Toulouse on Saturday in Ligue 1 and had to be carried off on a stretcher in stoppage time. Mihailovic has only played six times for the US.
Former Man United midfielder Kieran Richardson insists Leo Messi is BETTER than Cristiano Ronaldo despite playing alongside the Portugal star for four years... because the PSG man has won the World Cup!
14/03/23 16:51Kieran Richardson, who played 81 times for Man United after making his way through their academy, branded Messi the greatest footballer ever. He played 40 games alongside Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo jeered by taunts of 'Messi, Messi' after angrily kicking water bottles off the pitch in reaction to Al Nassr's defeat by Al-Ittihad - with fans chanting for the Portuguese star's former on-field rival following loss
10/03/23 09:06As the title race in the Saudi Pro League starts to heat up, it was a frustrating night for the Portuguese superstar, whose side were dealt a crushing blow just ten minutes from time.
IAN LADYMAN: He will never be everyone's cup of tea but Craig Bellamy's influence on Vincent Kompany's Burnley revolution cannot be denied. He has always had a drive to succeed and win
02/03/23 18:00IAN LADYMAN: Bellamy has led an imperfect life. He knows this, too. There are things he would change, days he would gladly have back and do differently.
Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Taawoun: Cristiano Ronaldo turns from goal scorer to chance creator providing TWO assists including a SENSATIONAL pass to send Knights of Najd top of the Saudi Pro League
17/02/23 17:04Despite having scored five goals in his last two matches, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was unable to get on the scoresheet, but played a stunning through-ball for the first goal.
Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Toulouse: Achraf Hakimi and Lionel Messi both score stunners to send French giants eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1
04/02/23 17:55A booming long-range free-kick from Branco van den Boomen beat Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG net and gave the hosts an early advantage in the first half.
Cristiano Ronaldo will 'go BACK to Europe' before he retires, claims Al-Nassr coach... as Rudi Garcia insists the Portuguese superstar 'won't finish his career' with the Saudi Arabian side
29/01/23 14:20This time it's his own coach who has added fuel to the fire after Rudi Garcia suggested that the five-time Ballon d'or winner will have one final stint in Europe before hanging up his boots.
Bayern Munich SACK Manuel Neuer's goalkeeper coach - and best man at his wedding - 'after boss Julian Nagelsmann discovered he LEAKED internal chats to players', with keeper also facing scrutiny
24/01/23 08:59Tapolovic was sacked 'with immediate effect' on Monday over 'differences in the way we work together', but a report has now revealed the tensions between himself and boss Julian Nagelsmann.
Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to hire a £4,500-a-month chef for his £17m home on the Portuguese Riviera... because of his demands over cooking sushi and his other favourite dishes for himself and his family!
18/01/23 17:02EXCLUSIVE: The mansion, due to be finished in June, has been dubbed Cristiano's retirement home as he expected to make it his main family residence after he retires.
PSG forward Neymar is savaged as 'the biggest FLOP in football history' by the French press after his side lose their second game this month - and given his cost, age and the club's lack of progress, they may be RIGHT
17/01/23 17:30How will Neymar's time in Paris be remembered? Will it be the highs or the lows? The highs seem obvious enough: 12 domestic trophies. But after that, all you have are moments.
'It could be today, grandma': Emotional Lionel Messi appeared to look up to the skies and speak to his late grandmother before Gonzalo Montiel's winning penalty for Argentina in the World Cup final
17/01/23 15:23As Montiel stepped up with the weight of a nation on his shoulders, Messi looked up above him and appeared to say: 'Puede ser hoy, abu', which translates to 'It could be today, grandma'.
Brazil legend Kaka welcomes Lionel Messi to elite 'Triple Crown' club in a post on social media... as Argentine becomes just NINTH player in history to win a World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or
31/12/22 16:56The Argentina captain became just the ninth player in history to reach the status to 'join' the club, which requires a player to have won a Champions League, World Cup and Ballon d'Or.
Arsenal will be getting a potential Ballon d'Or winner in Mykhailo Mudryk if they can sign the Shakhtar winger, claims Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi... as the Gunners continue negotiations for the £80m winger
31/12/22 00:36ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Arsenal are hoping to seal a January deal for winger Mudryk, who De Zerbi knows well from their time together at Shakhtar Donetsk.Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi claims his former player Mykhailo Mudryk 'has the potential to WIN the Ballon d'Or'... as Arsenal continue their negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk for the £80m winger
30/12/22 16:07With a move to England on the cards, De Zerbi has tipped Mudryk to go right to the top of the game, but has reluctantly admitted that the Seagulls have no chance of signing him.
Karim Benzema is on a 'mission' to prove France boss Didier Deschamps wrong for sending him home early from the World Cup - with striker plotting to 'wreak havoc' in front of goal and inspire Real Madrid to glory
28/12/22 10:17Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is viewing the remainder of the season as a 'revenge mission', according to reports in Spain. Benzema was not recalled by France for the World Cup final.
What makes Lionel Messi the 'GOAT'? The science behind the soccer phenom
19/12/22 20:46Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph and overall career of excellence is a result of his natural talent, short stature and his diet that he totally transformed in 2014 after previously struggling with vomiting on the field.
Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas admits Argentina's World Cup victory 'warmed his heart' and insists Lionel Messi will 'be remembered for the next hundred years'... but claims he's still 'NOT a fan' of the PSG star
19/12/22 03:11Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory over France as his brace and Angel Di Maria's strike were cancelled out by Kylian Mbappe's before they eventually triumphed on penalties in the final.
'Allez les Bleus!': Karim Benzema sends a message of support to his France team-mates ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina... despite 'REJECTING Emmanuel Macron's offer to take his private jet to be in Qatar'
18/12/22 13:58Karim Benzema has issued a public sentiment of support to his France teammates featuring in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday with the star striker posting on Twitter.
Ousmane Dembele hails former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as 'exceptional' ahead of France's World Cup final against Argentina and insists his side will 'make sure he touches the ball as little as possible'
17/12/22 09:22After Ousmane Dembele left Borussia Dortmund for Barcelona in 2017, he played alongside Lionel Messi for four seasons at the Nou Camp. They will be reunited at Sunday's World Cup final.
Arsenal women's star Vivianne Miedema claims she 'didn't feel appreciated' at the Ballon d'Or after the awards gave just one prize for female footballers - while six were given to the men
14/12/22 13:18Seven awards were handed out at the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony , but only one of them - the Ballon d'Or Feminin - is a prize dedicated to women's football.
World Cup viewers are left baffled as the TV camera lingers on Lionel Messi SCRATCHING himself 'for at least 10 seconds' before the start of the second-half in Argentina's 3-0 semi-final victory over Croatia
14/12/22 08:18Just before the second half began, TV cameras caught Messi in an unfortunate moment where he began to vigorously scratch his private parts - as millions of World Cup fans watched on at home.
Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Ballon d'Or winner out of World Cup... with French star STILL registered in semi-finalists' squad
13/12/22 20:12Karim Benzema has returned to training with Real Madrid after the injury which forced him to withdraw from the World Cup, with the Ballon d'Or winner still listed as a part of France's squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo had JUST TEN touches and one shot during Portugal's 1-0 defeat by Morocco... failing to have an impact after coming on as a sub in what could be his final World Cup appearance
10/12/22 17:22The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has influenced many huge matches throughout his career, but on a night where his national side needed him to produce, Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net.
Cristiano Ronaldo equals FIFA record for men's international caps with 196th appearance matching Kuwait's Badr Al-Mutawa, as Portugal star comes off the bench again to face Morocco
10/12/22 16:10Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled the record for most capped men's international after the Portuguese star was brought off the bench against Morocco to make his 196th appearance.
'It's a shame to HUMILIATE a man who has given so much': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Portugal boss Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench in 6-1 win over Switzerland... branding the decision as a 'major injustice'
07/12/22 01:02Elma Aveiro hit out at Fernando Santos, claiming that he was humiliating her brother, adding she did not know why Santos had left the 37-year-old out of his starting XI, and that she could not understand it.
Superstars Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi head all players at the World Cup for WALKING during games - here's why the shocking statistic doesn't mean they're being lazy
05/12/22 02:50Lionel Messi broke Aussie hearts as he spearheaded Argentina to a round of 16 victory at the World Cup - and he did most of it while walking as shocking statistics show.
Heartbroken Timothy Weah embraces coach Gregg Berhalter after USA's AGONIZING 3-1 defeat to Holland in Qatar, where the Dutch move on to the quarterfinals as the Americans suffer yet another World Cup letdown
03/12/22 17:40A visibly heartbroken Tim Weah embraced United States men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter on the pitch after being eliminated from the World Cup by Holland on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.
'Absolute nonsense': Germany boss Hansi Flick blasts Bastian Schweinsteiger after pundit's assessment of his side's performance against Costa Rica, with the 2014 World Cup winner claiming 'the responsibility lies with the players'
02/12/22 00:46The former World Cup winner claimed that Flick bore little responsibility for the national side's shock group stage exit, before the ex-Bayern Munich coach insisted he was in fact to blame.
Germany star Jamal Musiala is hailed as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner' on social media after his superb display in the draw with Spain at the World Cup... as fans compare the Bayern Munich wonderkid with Lionel Messi
28/11/22 11:09Jamal Musiala has been widely lauded after his eye-catching display on Sunday night, with fans comparing the German teenager to Lionel Messi and backing him to win the Ballon d'Or.
'This is totally false': Aurelien Tchouameni dismisses suggestions that France are happier without injured star Karim Benzema
27/11/22 18:25France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has strongly denied suggestions that the camp is actually better off without the injured Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni audaciously insists even Mexico fans ENJOYED watching Lionel Messi score against them in their 2-0 World Cup defeat that leaves them on the brink of elimination
27/11/22 12:49Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has brazenly claimed that Mexico supporters enjoyed watching Lionel Messi on Saturday evening despite the superstar scoring in the 2-0 World Cup win.
'He ALWAYS delivers when it matters most': Fans laud 'magician' Lionel Messi after his starring role in Argentina's win against Mexico as they hail him for 'silencing all the haters and critics' with a goal and assist
26/11/22 23:59The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored the opener after his side had struggled to break Mexico down before setting up the second to help secure what was in the end a comfortable 2-0 win.
'It's easy to speak from the studio': Virgil van Dijk fires back at Marco van Basten in war of words with the Dutch legend after he blasted the defender's display in the draw with Ecuador, saying 'he takes care of NOTHING in the team'
26/11/22 10:46Virgil van Dijk has fired back at Marco van Basten after the Dutch legend criticised the Liverpool star's defending in his country's 1-1 draw with Ecuador.
'I think America wonders if we can play football': Tim Weah on USA's status as constant underdog and the 'amazing feeling' of scoring a World Cup goal in front of his 'proud' father, Liberian President and AC Milan legend George
24/11/22 14:07The 22-year-old scored in USA's 1-1 tie with Wales in their Group B opener Monday and face Gareth Southgate's side, favorites to win the group, next. He sees it as a chance to show what they can do.
'I don't know and I don't really care!': Ghana boss Otto Addo dismisses claims Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United exit could distract his side ahead of World Cup clash with Portugal - and says the saga is 'not our problem'
24/11/22 08:38The Ghana boss admitted 'I don't care' when asked about the effect Ronaldo's situation might have, and reiterated that it had no bearing on his side's will to beat the former European champions.
Non-League AFC Crewe - who play in the 14th tier of English football - make 'official' offer to out-of-contract Cristiano Ronaldo... as they reveal club whip-around has allowed them to make Portugal star their 'highest' earner at £35-a-week
23/11/22 13:21The five-time Ballon d'Or mutually parted ways with Manchester United on Tuesday following last week's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
USMNT star Timothy Weah dines with 'proud daddy' George - the President of Liberia and Africa's only ever Ballon d'Or winner - after scoring for the USA in the World Cup draw against Wales
23/11/22 04:50George is the President of Liberia but before he moved into politics, was an extremely talented soccer player in his own right.
Cristiano Ronaldo cost Manchester United £1.2MILLION per goal over 18 months, with forward earning £32MILLION in total... but free agent will miss out on a further £16m after leaving Red Devils by mutual consent
22/11/22 19:23In a statement on their website, the Red Devils announced that they had parted ways with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in the wake of his bombshell interview criticising the club last week.
Man City legend Pablo Zabaleta admits he's 'absolutely devastated' by Argentina's shock World Cup defeat by Saudi Arabia - but calls on critics 'not to go too hard' on Lionel Messi and Co or 'blame the manager'
22/11/22 16:34Pablo Zabaleta has stressed that plenty of people inside Argentina's World Cup camp will be feeling 'angry' at Tuesday's shock 2-1 opening tournament defeat against Saudi Arabia.
Who is Kylian Mbappé dating? France's World Cup winning superstar was spotted with trans model Ines Rau... but is Belgian beauty Rose Bertram his biggest fan?
22/11/22 16:15Ms Bertram, from Belgium, whose father is also from the same country while his mother was born in Cape Verdean, was signed by a model agency aged just 13.
Arsene Wenger names France as his World Cup favourites because they have 'the best attack' - despite losing star forwards Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku to injury last week
22/11/22 15:00Arsene Wenger claims France are World Cup favourites, insisting their strikeforce can fire the nation to glory, despite losing Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku to injury.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold BANS players from saying two words ahead of World Cup opener - and he's refusing to even mention opponents France by name
21/11/22 23:25Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has banned his players from using defeatist type terms - and won't mention France by name ahead of their World Cup opener on Wednesday (AEDT).
France boss Didier Deschamps expects Australia to be a 'difficult opponent' in World Cup opener as Les Bleus captain Hugo Lloris warns his teammates against underestimating the Socceroos: 'We have to be very careful'
21/11/22 16:16France boss Didier Deschamps expects Australia to be a 'difficult opponent' in their World Cup opener on Wednesday morning at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Lionel Messi insists he 'feels very good' and says he only trained on his own as a precaution - despite his ankle looking very SWOLLEN as Argentina prepare to kick-off their World Cup against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
21/11/22 16:09The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is hoping to complete his incredible list of accomplishments by winning the tournament, but he has been training alone as a precaution amid an ankle issue.
Didier Deschamps insists France CAN cope with absence of star players after Karim Benzema was forced out of the World Cup with a thigh injury - joining N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Christopher Nkunku on the sidelines
21/11/22 11:51Defending World Cup champions France may have been rocked by the withdrawal of Karim Benzema, but manager Didier Deschamps insists his squad can cope with their growing injury list.
French newspaper L'Equipe brand Karim Benzema's injury 'The Lead Balloon' as the Ballon d'Or winner is ruled OUT of the World Cup just days before France's opening game against Australia
20/11/22 10:47L'Equipe have called Karim Benzema's recent knee injury 'the lead balloon', as France continue to prepare for the World Cup without their Ballon D'or winner.
'I have to think about the team': Karim Benzema confirms he is OUT of the World Cup - just three days before France's opener against Australia - as a last-minute thigh injury forces the Ballon d'Or winner to give up his place in Didier Deschamps' squad
20/11/22 00:15Karim Benzema has taken to Instagram to confirm that he has had to withdraw from the France World Cup squad through injury just days out from their opener against Australia.
Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup: Holders France are ROCKED on eve of the tournament as Ballon d'Or winner says he must 'think about the team' after suffering thigh injury in training
19/11/22 19:09Karim Benzema's World Cup dreams are over after he was ruled out of the tournament after an injury in training. He was injured in his first full training session in the middle-east.
Cristiano Ronaldo calls his arch rival Lionel Messi 'a great guy who does great things for football' as he jokes pair would sell a lot of shirts if they ever played together... with both recently linked to MLS side Inter Miami
17/11/22 20:58However, Ronaldo also discussed other several wide-ranging issues, including the topic of long-time rival Lionel Messi - with the pair no doubt the greatest players of their generation.
Cristiano Ronaldo showed signs of disgust, anger and dismissiveness when savaging Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag and his critics in his exasperated 'betrayal' interview, top body language expert reveals
14/11/22 11:47Cristiano Ronaldo astonished fans and team-mates alike as he gave a shocking tell-all interview about feeling betrayed by Manchester United. He looked concentrated and confident at times.
'I don't have anything to say to them': Carlo Ancelotti rubbishes 'nonsense' talk that star striker Karim Benzema is saving himself for the World Cup after an injury-stricken start to the season for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner
09/11/22 16:55The Italian manager claimed that he was not bothered by Benzema's repeated absence from this side this season, having only started 11 of a possible 20 games for Real Madrid.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni hopes WON'T be Lionel Messi's last World Cup in Qatar - even though the PSG star will be 39 by the time the 2026 tournament comes around!
09/11/22 16:11The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has himself confirmed that Qatar 2022 will be his fifth and final appearance at football's greatest tournament, but his manager is hopeful of a significant U-turn.
Cristiano Ronaldo tells eager Man United fans to 'calma' outside Old Trafford with iconic hand gesture from his 2012 Clasico celebration... as the wantaway star asks supporters seeking his autograph to relax
02/11/22 10:19The 37-year-old has had a rollercoaster of a season with United - both on and off the pitch - but that hasn't stopped the five-time Ballon d'Or winner from being adored by Red Devil fans.
Timothy Weah has the unenviable task of following in 1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah's path, but he's set for a World Cup unlike his dad... USMNT are crying out for attacking flair, now's his big chance
01/11/22 22:00There are question marks over USMNT's No. 9 position and there is an over-reliance on captain Christian Pulisic but Weah, can provide an outlet on the flanks, albeit set to be from the bench.
PSG chief Luis Campos 'wants Lionel Messi to extend his contract', with the superstar's current deal up at the end of the season... but the 35-year-old's huge £35MILLION salary 'is a major issue'
25/10/22 08:25Luis Campos is eager to keep hold of Lionel Messi as the club are said to be 'delighted with his extraordinary professionalism'. But, the financial aspect of Messi's extension is problematic.
Furious Thibaut Courtois moans about his Ballon d'Or snub AGAIN as the Belgian - who came seventh - insists 'without a good goalkeeper you don't win a trophy' after he claimed it would be 'impossible' for a stopper to ever win the prize
21/10/22 23:45The Belgian goalkeeper stood firm between the sticks for Real Madrid as they romped to a LaLiga-Champions League double in 2021-22, suggesting those in his position are often overlooked.
Real Madrid 'receive letter from Spanish Football Federation APOLOGISING for David Alaba's incorrectly disallowed goal' - as VAR decided Karim Benzema was offside in the build-up after measuring from his elbow
20/10/22 16:04The RFEF admitted that they made a mistake in chalking off David Alaba's first half effort against Elche, as they had ruled Karim Benzema offside in the build-up at the time.
Golden touch! Karim Benzema scores in his specially-designed Ballon d'Or adidas boots against Elche - as Real Madrid star swaps his footwear at half-time (after having a goal disallowed in his old pair before the interval!)
20/10/22 11:12Benzema had started the game in his regular purple adidas X Speedflow.1 boots, before using the interval to switch for a special edition pair in honour of his first Ballon d'Or win on Monday.
'There's no other option for me': Karim Benzema insists that he will RETIRE at Real Madrid after winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or for the first time... as he enters the final two years of his contract
18/10/22 16:03The Frenchman won the prestigious award for his tremendous form this calendar year, where he notched 44 goals in all competitions.
England Euros hero Beth Mead laughs off being called girlfriend Vivianne Miedema's 'guest' in a photo from the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony - taken moments before being named the world's second-best female footballer!
18/10/22 09:50In reply to a tweet referencing the photo, Mead, 27 wrote, 'LOL' followed by a thumbs-up emoji and a crying laughing pace emoji.
Karim Benzema flies back to Madrid with partner and American model Jordan Ozuna - and the Ballon d'Or! - after scooping prestigious award as the couple show off their matching £30,700 bracelets
18/10/22 08:27Karim Benzema was crowned as the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner on Monday night. His partner Jordan Ozuna shared several behind the scenes pictures on her Instagram after the ceremony.
'I am really happy to do what I can for my people': Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane delivers heart-warming speech after winning the first ever Socrates Award for his incredible charity work in his homeland of Senegal
18/10/22 07:41The Bayern Munich forward accepted the gong in front of a giant screen showing him greeting people on his visits to Senegal, and he expressed his pride on stage.
'The new generation is also coming but I am still here': Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski insists he's ready to meet the challenge of Erling Haaland and other young guns as he looks to retain Golden Shoe award for most lethal striker
17/10/22 23:42Robert Lewandowksi was collecting his Gerd Muller Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards when he was warned by Didier Drogba of a 'kid' who is 'on fire' - a reference to Erling Haaland.
Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas reveals he's 'not happy' after Thibaut Courtois missed out on a place on the Ballon d'Or podium despite stunning form last season... as Belgian has to make do with Yashin trophy instead
17/10/22 23:33Courtois ended up in seventh place, but former Real goalkeeper Casillas feels he should have ranked far higher. Casillas described Courtois on Twitter as the best goalkeeper in the world.
Kylian Mbappe arrives at the Ballon d'Or awards in his hometown of Paris to a chorus of BOOS with locals furious at the PSG star for wanting to leave the Ligue 1 champions... despite the striker denying reports he is targeting a January exit
17/10/22 22:26Mbappe's future in Paris has been the subject of intense speculation with recent reports suggesting that the 23-year-old wanted to leave the Ligue 1 champions.
Gavi wins the Kopa Trophy - awarded to the best under-21 player on the planet - as the Barcelona midfielder is rewarded for his stunning start to life as a senior player at the Nou Camp and for Spain
17/10/22 19:54Speaking upon receiving the award, Gavi said he tries to apply himself in the best way possible every time he steps onto the pitch and hopes to continue his remarkable ascent.
Izabel Goulart exposes her underboob in black cutout maxi dress as she joins her dapper fiancé Kevin Trapp at the Ballon D'Or in Paris
17/10/22 18:27The model, 37, exposed her underboob in a black polo neck maxi dress with multiple cutouts as she joined her dapper fiancé Kevin Trapp at the awards ceremony, who was not nominated.
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo receives his lowest Ballon d'Or ranking for 17 YEARS as five-time winner finishes in 20th place... while PSG's Lionel Messi isn't even on the shortlist
17/10/22 17:46The Manchester United star finished in 20th place, which is the same position in which he finished in 2005. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or on five occasions, most recently in 2017.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo are among six stars to finish in joint-25th place in the Ballon d'Or rankings after receiving no votes
17/10/22 16:18The Uruguayan made a significant impact for his former club Benfica before joining Liverpool in the summer, which led to him being nominated for football's most prestigious individual prize.
Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d'Or for the first time aged 34 after his 44-goal season fired Real Madrid to Champions League and LaLiga glory... with Sadio Mane coming in second and Kevin De Bruyne third
17/10/22 15:30At the Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris, the Frenchman clinched football's most prestigious award ahead of Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
PSG star Neymar is a 'CRYBABY' and 'an unpleasant person on the pitch', says Marco van Basten, as Dutch legend admits he would 'applaud someone if they REALLY tackled' the Brazilian
11/10/22 12:06PSG attacker Neymar has been labelled as a 'crybaby' by former Ajax and AC Milan star Marco van Basten hit out at the Brazilian and the rest of his team-mates.
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Man United star Rasmus Hojlund undergoes £1,400 laser acne treatment after his skin 'blew up'
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
