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ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Zlatan Ibrahimovic must accept that he is fast approaching the end of his playing days BEFORE he does any further damage to his glittering legacy at the top of the game
08/10/22 09:30
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: A great personality and technical talent though he may be, Zlatan Ibrahimovic fails to realise that he is fast approaching the end of a long and troubled career at the top of the game, never having won football's greatest prizes like the Ballon d'Or or the Champions League. As teenagers, his fans grew up watching this slender, playful youth without a tattoo in sight at Ajax and Juventus, but where they have now moved on with their lives, the 41-year-old still masquerades on the pitch as a teenager at the start of his career. Now comes a time for reflection, and his closest friends, his wife and AC Milan will together offer Zlatan the chance to stay at the club - but only if he chooses to hang up his boots. Naturally, he will have the last word, but it is hoped that the Swedish legend will come to the conclusion that it is time to bring a close to his career in competitive football. Ibrahimovic is a legend of the game, and will always be remembered as such, but his obsessive desire to keep playing is only harming the legacy he has created for himself. If he continues to play he will risk erasing all that he has achieved in the past with Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United and even LA Galaxy....read
Lionel Messi 'WILL return to Barcelona in July 2023 when his PSG deal expires' just two years on from his bitter Nou Camp exit as the Argentine star plans to ditch Mbappe and Co to reunite with Xavi
04/10/22 15:21Messi will return to Barcelona on July 1, 2023 after just two years at Paris Saint-Germain. It is believe Messi will return to the club after 'making peace' with Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
'I love Cristiano': Dani Alves admits how much he respects Ronaldo after never being able to say it because of Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry... and reveals they had a 'scuffle' after CR7 blanked him at the Ballon d'Or!
24/09/22 10:06The pair were fierce former rivals at Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Alves told Marca that the tension between the teams meant he could never express his respect for Ronaldo.
'I feel very good and I'm enjoying myself again': Lionel Messi insists he is back to his best after a 'bad' first season at PSG... as the Argentina star scores an OUTRAGEOUS chip in their 3-0 friendly win over Honduras
24/09/22 08:48Having joined the French champions last season on a free transfer from Barcelona, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner struggled to find his feet, but has sent a warning that he is back to his best.
'He's been a massive influence': Brandon Williams rubbishes the idea that wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo has had a negative impact on Man United dressing room... as he insists the superstar 'talks to everybody' and has created no divide
21/09/22 10:17When the five-time Ballon d'Or winner made his Old Trafford comeback, excitement was at an all-time high as United fended of Manchester City to secure their former star's signature.
'I think the path is shorter from Barca than from Bayern': Robert Lewandowski sets sights on finally claiming the Ballon d'Or after fine start at the Nou Camp
19/09/22 23:36Robert Lewandowski believes he will finally be able to win the Ballon d'Or now he's with Barcelona, having twice been unlucky to miss out on the prestigious award.
Ballon d'Or winner Shevchenko struggled in Drogba's shadow, Torres never lived up to £50m price tag and Morata failed to fire... as Werner heads back to Leipzig, where does he rank among Chelsea's costliest flops?
21/08/22 19:00A big-money, high-profile striking flop is set to leave, with Timo Werner the latest in a long line of big-money, high-profile striking flops to move to Stamford Bridge amid much fanfare - and then struggle.
Matildas coach explains why Aussie superstar Sam Kerr is the ONLY choice to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin as the best female player in the world
19/08/22 01:39Aussie superstar Sam Kerr has been nominated for the biggest individual prize in women's football in a week where she's scored another wonder goal. Matilda's coach says she deserves the gong.
Nani defends Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave Man United this summer... insisting his former team-mate 'doesn't have time' to wait for Erik ten Hag's rebuild because he wants to continue 'being the man at the top'
18/08/22 09:28Nani has played alongside his five-time Ballon d'Or winning compatriot for both club and country, but understands the position he now finds himself, saying he cannot wait for a project to come good.
'The new criteria were unfavourable to him and his first season in Paris was very disappointing': Ballon d'Or organisers explain Lionel Messi's omission from 30-man shortlist
12/08/22 23:27France Football have given their reasons for not including defending champion Lionel Messi on this year's Ballon d'Or shortlist, which was revealed on Friday.
'The award is officially FINISHED': Furious Lionel Messi fans take aim at France Football for 'joke' decision to snub PSG star from 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist... but others revel in fact Argentine star's 18-year run is over
12/08/22 20:07Supporters of the 35-year-old PSG forward have declared the award 'finished' in reaction to the news, with many shocked that he has missed out despite 14 goals and 16 assists in 36 games.
USWNT stars Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman and Catarina Macario all earn nominations for women's Ballon d'Or award as the American trio join Euros-winning Lionesses and holder Alexia Putellas on star-studded 20-player shortlist
12/08/22 19:27The trio join an illustrious 20-person shortlist including Euros champions Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright and Beth Mead, Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr and Vivianne Miedema.
Lionesses stars Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Millie Bright all earn nominations for women's Ballon d'Or award... with England trio joining Ada Hegerberg, Vivianne Miedema and Alexia Putellas on star-studded 20-person shortlist
12/08/22 17:17Lioness stars Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright have each been nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or award, having marshalled England to Euro 2022 glory last month.
Lionel Messi is SNUBBED for 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist despite winning his seventh crown only last year... but his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo DOES make the cut with Neymar also overlooked
12/08/22 15:32Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has sensationally missed out on the 30-man shortlist for this year's award following his disappointing debut campaign with PSG.
'He's been at the top for 15 years': Eden Hazard backs his Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema to win the Ballon d'Or after the French striker was nominated for the NINTH time
24/07/22 19:51Real Madrid midfielder Eden Hazard has backed his teammate Karim Benzema to win this year's Ballon d'Or after a stellar season.
PSG 'have told Lionel Messi they want to offer him a one-year contract extension until 2024'... but the Argentine superstar 'will not decide on his future until after Qatar World Cup'
14/07/22 07:55After struggling with fitness issues when he first signed for PSG last summer, Messi's first goal for the club did not come until November and he only found the net six times in Ligue 1.
Leaked audio reveals Sergio Ramos asked for help to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020 from Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for his 'special performances' after helping Real Madrid win LaLiga
29/06/22 15:57Ahead of the Ballon d'Or award, which was eventually cancelled in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic, Ramos can be heard pleading his case for victory Rubiales and openly asking for his support.
Two Manchester City wingers, an 18-year-old Danish wonderkid and a pair of electric France forwards - with the Women's Euro fast approaching, which up-and-coming talents could make a name for themselves this summer?
23/06/22 18:00The likes of Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, Ada Hegerberg, Vivianne Miedema and Wendie Renard are just a few of the stars who will be gracing stadiums across the country.
'Next season we will see the best version of Messi ever': PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists the Argentine can reach new heights in his second season - even at 35 - after firing just six goals in his debut Ligue 1 campaign
23/06/22 09:44Lionel Messi will show the 'best version' of himself next season, according to PSG's president, as the club seek to defend their Ligue 1 title and look for Champions League success.
Mohamed Salah admits he was 'shocked' at finishing seventh in last year's Ballon d'Or - but Liverpool forward is hopeful of becoming first African star since George Weah to win the award this time around
12/06/22 14:49The big prize was won by Lionel Messi in Paris last November, with Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski second and Chelsea's Jorginho third - while Salah finished a distant seventh.
Spartak Moscow brutally troll Bayern Munich's offer for Sadio Mane that Liverpool rejected over unrealistic add-ons... as they fake a bid that includes £8.5m if the German giants win Eurovision and £13m if Manchester United lift a trophy!
09/06/22 15:28The German giants are said to have offered around £30m for Mane, but with around £7m of that dependent on Champions League and Ballon d'Or success.
'I've scored 41 goals in a season... not you!': Robert Lewandowski and Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann 'fell out over instructions on the best position to take for crosses', weeks before striker launched his public push for a transfer
09/06/22 10:56Lewandowski's eight-year spell at the Allianz Arena looks almost certain to end this summer after the Poland captain declared that his 'story was over' in Munich, beginning a feud with his club.
'Break-ups are part of football. I'm not selfish... Invest the money you get for me': Robert Lewandowski turns up the heat on Bayern Munich, telling them he 'mentally' NEEDS to move in another public plea
08/06/22 07:56Lewandowski has spent eight years in Munich and has quickly become one of the most dangerous forwards in the world, but he has stalled on a new deal - with just one year left on his contract.
Lionel Messi puts on another masterclass as he scores ALL of Argentina's goals in 5-0 drubbing of Estonia in Osasuna... just days after his man-of-the-match performance in the Finalissima at Wembley
05/06/22 19:59ARGENTINA 5-0 ESTONIA: The seven-time Ballon d'Or put on another masterclass as he netted all five of Argentina's goals just days after his man-of-the-match performance during the Finalissima.
'There are no doubts this year': Lionel Messi claims Karim Benzema is clearly the top contender for the Ballon d'Or - but hits back at Robert Lewandowski after pipping him to the 2021 award
30/05/22 23:06Real Madrid striker Benzema, 34, is favourite for the prestigious gong after scoring 44 goals in 46 games this season, helping Los Blancos to the Champions League and LaLiga titles.
Thibaut Courtois plays down his Ballon d'Or hopes despite his Champions League heroics, claiming 'it is IMPOSSIBLE for a goalkeeper to win it'... as he hints that his team-mate Karim Benzema deserves the prestigious award instead
30/05/22 15:45The Real Madrid shot-stopper delivered a spectacular performance in Paris to keep Liverpool at bay, pulling off eye-catching saves to deny Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
'Close the vote, Benzema won it': Thierry Henry insists Real Madrid's No 9 MUST win the Ballon d'Or this year after the Frenchman's stunning role in club's Champions League triumph
29/05/22 14:03Benzema has had the best season of his career and was a vital part of Los Blancos' journey to the final, in which a Vinicius Jr goal was enough to get past Liverpool 1-0.
Rio Ferdinand says it would be a 'TRAVESTY' if Karim Benzema does not win this year's Ballon d'Or... as the Real Madrid striker admits he 'cannot do better' to make his case for the award after lifting the Champions League for the fifth time
28/05/22 23:04The Frenchman captained Real Madrid as they defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday night's final in Paris and despite not finding the net, his performance was still one of the best on the pitch.
'Why is Ronaldo just so much better?': Fans mock Lionel Messi on social media after he had a penalty saved by a ROBOT goalkeeper during visit to the Olympic Sports museum in Qatar with his PSG team-mates
19/05/22 05:49Despite having scored 764 career goals, PSG star Lionel Messi couldn't find the back of the net in a penalty shootout when face with a cardboard goalkeeping robot.
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez insists there is 'NO DOUBT' that Karim Benzema should finally win the Ballon d'Or after starring in his side's LaLiga title-winning campaign
01/05/22 11:04Benzema came off the bench to score his 42nd goal of the season on Saturday as the Spanish giants wrapped up the 35th LaLiga title in their history by beating Espanyol 4-0.
Sadio Mane deserves to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah - if Real Madrid are dumped out of the Champions League, insists Gabby Agbonlahor
27/04/22 15:23Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Sadio Mane could already be an early favourite to win the Ballon d'Or later this year - but only if Real Madrid fail to win the Champions League.
Barcelona break the attendance record for a women's football match AGAIN as 91,648 fans watch their side move to the brink of the Champions League final with a 5-1 victory over Wolfsburg
22/04/22 22:09The figure surpassed the 91,553 fans who turned out to watch Barcelona play Real Madrid in the quarter-finals and they were given a treat as the hosts thrashed Wolfsburg.
Neymar hits out at former Liverpool star Fabio Aurelio for 'talking s***' after the Brazilian criticised his compatriot for failing to win the Ballon d'Or during his spell at PSG
18/04/22 23:25Neymar has hit back at former Liverpool star Fabio Aurelio over criticism of the Brazial star failing to win the Ballon d'Or during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
Ballon d'Or winner Igor Belanov joins Ukraine's armed forces as he helps to protect his country against Russia... and takes his prestigious prize from 1986 to injured servicemen in hospital
07/04/22 15:32Belanov won eight titles at Dynamo Kiev and also played for German sides Borussia Moenchengladbach and Eintracht Braunschweig in the 1980s and 1990s.
'Let the kids win': Lionel Messi ordered to go easy on his children by wife Antonela Roccuzzo after dominating them in a family garden kickabout
06/04/22 11:58Messi was videoed in a game in his garden with three sons Thiago, 9, Mateo, 6, and Ciro, 4. But he dominated his kids, scoring past them easily and preventing them scoring a goal in return.
Lyon 3-1 Juventus (agg 4-3): Ada Hegerberg among the scorers as seven-time Women's Champions League winners turn around deficit to set up semi-final against PSG
31/03/22 21:47Former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg was on the scoresheet as Lyon turned around a first-leg deficit to progress to the Women's Champions League semi-finals at Juventus' expense.
Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg returns to the Norway squad for the first time in FIVE YEARS after finally resolving a dispute with the country's federation over the treatment of women's football
24/03/22 11:05Hegerberg, who won the inaugural women's Ballon d'Or in 2018, quit in 2017 because of a dispute with the Norwegian Football Federation over the treatment of women's football in the country.
'You're gonna win the Ballon d'Or next season?!': Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is caught on camera mocking Real Madrid star Vinicius Jnr after he was easily dispossessed by Adama Traore during his side's humiliating Clasico defeat
21/03/22 12:23Vinicius Jnr has had a standout campaign at the Bernabeu this season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions for Carlo Ancelotti's side. At the age of 21, he seems to have a huge future ahead of him.
France Football make FOUR significant changes to the Ballon d'Or with the prestigious award now being based on performances across the European season - NOT a calendar year - following uproar over past winners
11/03/22 16:54France Football magazine has given out the award to men every year since 1956 and to women each year since 2018, though both were cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Mohamed Salah admits he found his Ballon d'Or snub 'SHOCKING' as the Liverpool forward claims 'nobody expected me to finish seventh last year'
04/03/22 00:55The 29-year-old enjoyed a sensational year, scoring 37 goals, but a lack of silverware ultimately cost the forward at the awards ceremony in December.
Legendary former Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko insists: 'We need to find a way to stop the war' as he praises Volodymyr Zelensky and reveals his mother and sister are in Kyiv
02/03/22 18:20Shevchenko is horrified by the events that have unfolded in his homeland following Russia's invasion. He revealed his mother and sister are in Kyiv.
Ralf Rangnick 'has MAJOR doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo leading Manchester United's attack next season', as the manager's patience with the Portugal star 'wears thin' amid goal drought
28/02/22 13:58The Portugal international, 37, is suffering through the worst period of his career, having managed just one goal in his last 10 appearances for the Red Devils and Rangnick's patience is wearing thin.
'He's an exceptional guy': Fred admits playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United has changed his mind in the debate over whether his 'role model' team-mate is better than Lionel Messi
23/02/22 18:19Ronaldo, who sealed a sensational Old Trafford homecoming in the summer, has regularly battled it out with Messi in the debate on who is the greatest of all time.
Chelsea's Edouard Mendy says he did not 'understand' Ballon d'Or snub and believes being African did him a 'disservice' because he did not feature in any international competitions last year
20/02/22 17:07The Chelsea shot-stopper enjoyed an excellent 2021 which included a Champions League medal but despite being named the Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper he did not feature at the Ballon d'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to accidentally SPIT on Man United team-mate Anthony Elanga after their draw with Southampton, as footage shows the Portuguese star's saliva hitting the teenager's shirt
12/02/22 19:17Footage from BT Sport shows the five-time Ballon d'Or spit while standing behind the teenage forward, with some of the saliva seemingly landing on the latter's shirt.
Barcelona Director of Football Mateu Alemany reveals the Catalans had the chance to keep hold of star Lionel Messi last summer but decided the club 'was above any individual' as he reveals the Ballon d'Or winner's exit was not a surprise
12/02/22 12:25Barcelona's dire financial crisis has been well-documented and the cash-strapped Catalans were reportedly forced to let Messi leave over his salary demands.
Ex-Manchester United academy star Angel Gomes is left STUNNED as superstar Lionel Messi asks for his shirt in the tunnel after PSG sealed a huge victory over Ligue 1 rivals Lille
08/02/22 15:43Initially, it looked like Gomes expected the 34-year-old to hand over the number 10 shirt and walk off. Gomes looked momentarily stunned before he obliged by taking off his shirt.
Allan Saint-Maximin admits Newcastle's Saudi takeover increases his chances of staying at St James' Park... but admits 'we will see what is to happen' at the end of the season as he wants to win the BALLON D'OR in his career
29/01/22 06:49The 24-year-old French winger believes Newcastle's takeover means he is likely to stay at the club for 'longer' - as has revealed a life-long ambition to win the Ballon D'Or.
Anthony Martial has failed to activate two eye-watering clauses in his Man United contract, with striker missing out on 25 France caps and winning the Ballon d'Or between 2015 and 2019 after signing for £57.6m
27/01/22 15:22Striker Martial has joined Sevilla on loan until the end of the season, with interim United boss Ralf Rangnick open to letting him leave in search of more game time.
Jamie Carragher reveals Lionel Messi called him a 'DONKEY' in an Instagram direct message after the Sky pundit suggested he would not be a 'great signing' for PSG
22/01/22 00:49Speaking on Monday Night Football earlier this season, Carragher suggested Messi signing for Paris Saint-Germain was not a particularly smart move by the club.
Luka Modric insists Real Madrid know his wishes regarding his future amid contract stand-off - as he claims 'it won't take two minutes to reach an agreement' with deal expiring in June
18/01/22 12:11Modric signed a one-year extension with the LaLiga giants last summer but contract renewal negotiations between the club and veteran are yet to be finalised.
'Outstanding' N'Golo Kante outperformed his Chelsea team-mate Jorginho and should've won the Balon d'Or, claims former Blues midfielder Joe Cole
08/01/22 12:31According to Joe Cole, Chelsea star N'Golo Kante was 'overlooked' for the 2021 Ballon D'Or despite his 'outstanding' performances.
Lionel Messi should NOT have won the Ballon d'Or over Robert Lewandoswki says UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov as the Bayern Munich striker's goal-scoring record is simply 'too much'
17/12/21 12:51UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov has once again weighed in to football's big talking points and revealed who he believes should have beaten Lionel Messi to the Ballon d'Or.
Lionel Messi bamboozles his adoring sons with his silky skills as Paris Saint-Germain star runs rings around his children during front room kick-around after Ballon d'Or win
09/12/21 08:21He resisted attempts by son Ciro to take the ball off him with a slide tackle before putting the ball past older brother Mateo who was guarding a makeshift goal set up between the sofa and the fireplace.
Robert Lewandowski plays down reports of a rift with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'Or, insisting he was 'touched' by the seven-time winner's speech claiming the Bayern star should be given the 2020 honour
07/12/21 14:42EXCLUSIVE: Media across Europe seized on remarks made by Lewandowski during an interview in Poland, in which he was claimed to have blasted Messi's 'empty words'.
Joao Felix is 'considering leaving Atletico Madrid' with his style of play not compatible with Diego Simeone's demands... and a move could be more likely should LaLiga side fail to make Champions League knockout stages
07/12/21 10:10Felix became Atletico's most expensive ever signing when he joined for £114m in 2019 and was billed for big things, with the Portuguese star tipped as a nailed-on future Ballon d'Or winner.'Messi should be SINCERE, not just give empty words': Ballon d'Or runner-up Robert Lewandowski slams winner for his speech - and says he doesn't CARE about retrospective prize PSG star called for
07/12/21 08:41In his acceptance speech, Messi acknowledged that Lewandowski deserved the prize for 2020, and called on event organisers France Football to retrospectively hand the Pole his gong.
'It's something I would never have dared to imagine': Lionel Messi gives incredibly humble response as he plays down talk of being the greatest player of all time after picking up his record-breaking seventh Ballon d'Or
06/12/21 09:08The Argentinean made history by becoming the first person to win the award for a seventh time, beating Robert Lewandowski into second place, with many critical of the final result.
SPORTS AGENDA: Twitter is accused of a 'flaky' response to online abuse, Emma Raducanu and Fallon Sherrock are set to miss the SPOTY ceremony, and the Qatar World Cup schedule could scupper a Ballon d'Or event
05/12/21 22:30MIKE KEEGAN: A number of EFL clubs were left 'seriously unimpressed' following a recent group call with Twitter to discuss the fight against online abuse. 'It was incredibly flaky,' said one official.
REVEALED: France Football's own chief voted for Robert Lewandowski ahead of Lionel Messi for this year's Ballon d'Or amid claims the Bayern striker was robbed... with Mason Mount voted in the top three by journalists from Togo and Uzbekistan!
05/12/21 12:45According to a breakdown of the Ballon d'Or votes, France Football's chief Pascal Ferré voted for Robert Lewandowski as the winner ahead of Lionel Messi.
Antonio Cassano claims rival Cristiano Ronaldo got his number and ordered him to 'respect' his achievements after Ballon d'Or snub... as the Italian insists there are FIFTY players he likes more than the Manchester United star
04/12/21 13:10The former Italy forward has been an outspoken critic of Ronaldo, and insisted PSG star Lionel Messi is a better player after Messi pipped him to the Ballon d'Or award on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo once said he was the 'first, second and third best player' and made sly digs over Messi's no-show at FIFA Awards... backing claims Argentine 'STOLE' the Ballon d'Or is just the latest swipe in a long rivalry between the superstars
04/12/21 09:33Ronaldo made headlines earlier this week when he pubically backed claims that Messi 'stole' this year's Ballon d'Or award, by simply responding 'facts' to an Instagram post saying why he deserved it.
Robert Lewandowski will receive a BALL OF SALT from the Polish town of Wieliczka to 'recognise him as the No 1 player in the world', after the Bayern Munich star became 'the victim of injustice ' when Lionel Messi beat him to the Ballon d'Or
03/12/21 10:58Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is set to be honoured in an unusual way after controversially missing out on the Ballon d'Or to PSG's Lionel Messi earlier this week.
Barcelona starlet Pedri treats his team-mates to a Michelin-star meal to celebrate winning the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or gala... as Sergio Aguero, Ansu Fati and Xavi make an appearance while Ousmane Dembele is over an hour late!
02/12/21 09:20It was Pedri's triumph at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony - which saw him lift the 2021 Kopa Trophy - that saw him pay for the Michelin-star meal for his colleagues at Via Veneto on Wednesday evening.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Brazilian legend Ronaldo is football's greatest of all time and NOT Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo... although the veteran striker insists his ex-Barcelona team-mate is better than the Man United star
02/12/21 09:11Messi and Ronaldo have been at the pinnacle of the modern game for well over a decade now with both scoring a phenomenal amount of goals and winning almost everything there is to win in football.
PSG 0-0 Nice: Lionel Messi has night to forget after winning seventh Ballon d'Or as Mauricio Pochettino's Ligue 1 leaders are held at home
01/12/21 22:25Lionel Messi had a night to forget as Paris St Germain were held to a goalless stalemate at the Parc des Princes by Nice in a dull Ligue 1 encounter on Wednesday.
'This is what makes us love Messi so much!': Fans swoon over 'heartwarming' moment PSG star calls wife Antonella back for a picture at the Ballon d'Or after an organiser asked her to move on down the red carpet
01/12/21 16:21Fans of Lionel Messi have heaped praise on the Paris Saint-Germain striker for his actions in an endearing moment alongside his wife Antonella at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
'Bla bla bla... continue': Lionel Messi's dad takes to Instagram to slam critics of his son's seventh Ballon d'Or triumph after narrowly edging Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski
01/12/21 13:13Messi got his hands on an unprecedented seventh title on Monday night, eclipsing Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski by 33 points.
Cristiano Ronaldo has received 200 votes MORE than Lionel Messi across the history of Ballon d'Or voting... despite the PSG star winning the gong for a record seventh time this week
01/12/21 13:01Ronaldo has won the gong five times himself - an incredible haul but ultimately now two less than rival Messi after his latest triumph on Monday evening.
'We are the monkeys': Patrice Evra claims Edouard Mendy was snubbed for this year's Ballon d'Or goalkeeper prize because he's African after the Senegalese - who helped Chelsea win the Champions League - was beaten by Gianluigi Donnarumma
01/12/21 11:07Despite winning the Champions League and producing incredible displays for the Blues throughout the past 12 months, Mendy was overlooked at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Cristiano Ronaldo publicly backs claims Lionel Messi 'STOLE' the Ballon d'Or from him and Robert Lewandowski, saying a bizarre post about rival's 'shame' - while claiming he 'works miracles' - is 'facts'
01/12/21 07:50Ronaldo - a five-time winner - finished sixth and 435 votes astray of Messi yet the Manchester United forward has poured scorn on his Argentinean rival's victory in the Ballon d'Or on Monday night.
Zendaya cuddles up with beau Tom Holland backstage at Ballon d'Or awards in Paris... after he raves about her 'unreal' and 'amazing' style
30/11/21 23:07The two stars, both 25, cuddled up for a cute snap together while enjoying the evening at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Tuesday night.
Toni Kroos says Lionel Messi's seventh Ballon d'Or is 'absolutely NOT DESERVED' - and cuts him completely from his top three - while Iker Casillas insists 'it's not that hard' to pick the right winner after Robert Lewandowski was snubbed
30/11/21 08:09The Paris Saint-Germain forward saw off competition from Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to lift the seventh Ballon d'Or of his incredible career.
'YOU were the big winner': Lionel Messi leads new calls for Robert Lewandowski to be retroactively handed last year's Ballon d'Or, as Gary Lineker says Bayern star 'deserves one' after the prize was cancelled
30/11/21 00:05Gary Lineker agrees with Lionel Messi who, after winning a record seventh Ballon d'Or on Monday, suggested last year's award should have gone to Robert Lewandowski after a stellar season.
European champions Chelsea honoured as Team of the Year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris with Jorginho and Sam Kerr both finishing third in the men's and women's awards
29/11/21 21:50The Blues reached the FA Cup final and won the Champions League by beating Manchester City, while Chelsea Women won a second consecutive WSL and League Cup double last season.
Zendaya wows in sizzling black chain gown at the glittering Ballon d'Or awards in Paris as she is joined by beau Tom Holland for their first joint red carpet appearance since confirming their romance
29/11/21 20:58Zendaya was joined by boyfriend Tom Holland as she attended football's most prestigious awards ceremony, the Ballon d'Or on Monday - clad in an elegant Roberto Cavalli silk dress.
Ballon d'Or RECAP: Lionel Messi is crowned the world's best player for a record-extending SEVENTH time as PSG and Argentina superstar pips Robert Lewandowski in Paris, with Chelsea's Jorginho finishing third
29/11/21 18:00The 34-year-old - who helped Argentina win the Copa America for the first time since 1993 in the summer - pipped the Bayern Munich and Poland striker to the award at the Theatre du Chatelet.
Ballon d'Or 'will introduce TWO new awards at tonight's ceremony with best club of the year and best goalscorer of 2021 up for grabs' in Paris
29/11/21 16:51The stage is set for the prestigious football awards with Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina star Lionel Messi the bookies' favourite to win the top prize for a seventh time.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon d'Or trophies than rival Lionel Messi', claims the chief of the award... as he reveals Luka Modric CRIED when he told him he had won it back in 2018
27/11/21 23:34Messi is tipped to be the frontrunner for this year's award, which would take his tally to seven, but chief Pascal Ferre revealed Ronaldo is desperate to one up his rival.
Mason Mount says it's 'crazy' to see his name alongside Lionel Messi on the Ballon d'Or shortlist - as the Chelsea midfielder gets ready to wear black tie for the first time at Paris ceremony
27/11/21 17:16Chelsea midfielder Mount was named on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious prize after a stellar season. He collected a Champions League winners' medal and reached the Euro final.
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Stars of sport
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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
