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Lionel Messi backed 10 kids to be football's next big stars in 2015... now one is in the Italian third tier, one is a Man United cast-off in League Two and another is Timo Werner! So what happened to the rest?
18/11/21 14:21
Making predictions about players' futures in a sport as fickle as football is a dangerous game, but that hasn't stopped Lionel Messi. In 2015, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner and Paris Saint-Germain forward picked ten players who he thought had the potential to go all the way to the very top of the game. The Backed by Messi campaign was a marketing exercise with Adidas, but the Argentinian maestro reportedly made his own choices. Sportsmail tracks the progress of the players Messi tipped for the top....read
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy reveals he is 'wondering' whether his Ballon d'Or snub was because he doesn't play for France... but insists missing out on the 30-man shortlist 'motivates' and 'pushes' him
09/11/21 16:52Mendy, 29, has starred for his club since joining from Rennes, having won the Champions League and dazzled in the Premier League, but missed out on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award.
Jorginho jokes he would vote for HIMSELF to win the Ballon d'Or so he'd have 'at least one vote'... as Chelsea star reveals he'd pick Man City's Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah for the award
30/10/21 08:47When Jorginho was asked who would get his vote, he laughed that it would have to be for himself to make sure he at least gets one nomination - although De Bruyne would be his real pick.
Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's past, present and future even at the age of 33 - and he will also be vital to their hopes of signing Kylian Mbappe, even if it means letting his young France team-mate hog the Ballon d'Or glory!
28/10/21 18:00PETE JENSON: It was fitting that Ronaldo Nazario was the first high-profile ex-player to come out in favour of Karim Benzema being given the Ballon d'Or. In 2009, he was signed to replace him.
'Leaked' viral image of this year's Ballon d'Or standings shows Robert Lewandowski as the winner ahead of Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah... but fans are divided over whether document is a fake
27/10/21 14:37An image of what is being claimed to be the final standings for this year's Ballon d'Or has been leaked online, with Robert Lewandowski in top spot. He is seen ahead of Lionel Messi.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy insists his Ballon d'Or snub is NOT 'an injustice' despite the decision angering several of his team-mates... as he says missing out 'motivates' him to 'work and perform'
19/10/21 15:47The 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award was revealed earlier this month, with highly-rated stopper Mendy one of the biggest names to have not featured.
Karim Benzema is hoping to follow his 'idols' Zidane and Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d'Or, as the 33-year-old Real Madrid star admits the prize has been a 'dream since childhood'
18/10/21 09:49Karim Benzema is hoping to emulate his childhood idols Zinedine Zidane (right) and Ronaldo (inset) and win the Ballon d'Or this year after a very prolific season at both club and international level.
Patrice Evra admits he is 'sick' of Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or - with the ex- Man United defender insisting Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante or Jorginho should win it this year instead
16/10/21 07:11The Paris Saint-Germain forward is favourite to win the award again next month, having finally guided his Argentina side to success in the Copa America this summer for the first time in 28 years.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes Jorginho 'deserves to win the Ballon d'Or' as he hails Italian's 'great vision of football' and says it's a 'pleasure to be his coach'
09/10/21 15:35Jorginho (right) is one of the 30 players shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes the Italian should win the award following a superb season for club and country
England stars Bukayo Saka, Mason Greenwood and Jude Bellingham named among 10 nominees vying to be crowned the world's best player aged under 21 at Ballon d'Or awards
08/10/21 16:30England internationals Bukayo Saka, Mason Greenwood and Jude Bellingham have all been nominated for the 2021 Kopa Trophy.
We wanted Messi to play for us for FREE, admit Barcelona, with president Joan Laporta confessing just how deep their financial crisis has gone... even though he tried to re-sign NEYMAR in a misguided move while heading for £1bn debts
08/10/21 08:23Barcelona could not afford to keep hold of Messi amid their unprecedented financial woes, with the club racking up more than £1billion in debt and recording a £409million loss for last season.
A football fan who racially abused one of his own team's players on Facebook by saying he should win the 'Baboon d'Or' is jailed for eight weeks after police proved his excuse blaming predictive text was IMPOSSIBLE
30/09/21 11:42Simon Silwood, 50, claimed predictive text had changed the word 'buffoon' to 'baboon' when he made the comment about West Bromwich Albion player Romaine Sawyers following a 5-0 defeat.
Ballon d'Or to RETURN in November following Covid-19 setback with nominees for football's most prestigious solo award to be released on October 8
29/09/21 15:35Last year the ceremony was controversially scrapped entirely, due to the ongoing dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, with many fans of the opinion that Robert Lewandowski missed out.
Jurgen Klopp admits he was 'surprised' Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Juventus this summer as the Liverpool boss jokes 'I can't say that' when asked if he's happy the Portuguese star has returned to Manchester United
12/09/21 17:10Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was 'surprised' that Cristiano Ronaldo was allowed to leave Juventus this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo will dramatically improve Manchester United's prospects of lifting serious silverware this season, with analysts calculating the Red Devils now have a 20% chance of winning the Premier League or Champions League - up from 12%
02/09/21 08:45Football analysts compile data on players to predict their likely impact on new teams - and clubs use the information to inform their recruitment decisions. They say Ronaldo gives United a big boost.
Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as the 'greatest player' in football history by his new Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire... as defender tips the superstar to have a 'huge impact' after sealing 'amazing' Old Trafford return
01/09/21 14:36Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo has made a sensational return to Old Trafford over a decade on from leaving, signing a two-year deal worth an initial £12.9million - and Maguire is ecstatic.
No pressure, Ansu! Teenage sensation Fati handed the famed No 10 shirt at Barcelona as the 18-year-old is chosen as Lionel Messi's successor
01/09/21 10:25Lionel Messi elected to join PSG in France and Barcelona have now looked to maintain tradition by making his successor another graduate of the club's famed La Masia academy.
'I'm gonna play for our club': Patrice Evra reveals Cristiano Ronaldo told him he was returning to Manchester United hours before stunning £19.4m signing from Juventus was confirmed
27/08/21 17:43Cristiano Ronaldo told his former Manchester United team-mate Patrice Evra he was about to return to Old Trafford hours before his transfer from Juventus to the Red Devils was confirmed.
Massimiliano Allegri denies claims that Cristiano Ronaldo asked to start Juventus' season opener on the bench amid search for a new club and insists it was HIS decision to use star as a sub
23/08/21 12:31Juventus manager Maximiliano Allegri has revealed the reason behind Benching Cristiano Ronaldo during their 2-2 draw with Udinese amid doubts over the striker's future at the club.
Bend the knee to Megan: Rapinoe 'almost BULLIED' her team-mates into taking the knee during national anthem, goalkeeper Hope Solo reveals after Donald Trump called soccer star a 'woke leftist maniac'
17/08/21 10:28Rapinoe has been a vocal advocate for equal pay and other social issues in recent years, including LGBTQ rights, while she has also sparred with Donald Trump on Twitter.
PSG starlet Ismael Gharbi, 17, meets his idol Lionel Messi just 11 DAYS after making his first-team debut... with proud boss Mauricio Pochettino watching on as talented teen tells star: 'If you need something, I'm here!'
13/08/21 07:24The 17-year-old midfielder, who only made his professional debut on August 1 coming on as a substitute in the Trophée des Champions loss to Lille, was a little starstruck in training yesterday.
Lionel Messi reveals how Neymar, Pochettino and his desire to win the Champions League again pushed him towards PSG as he says he's happy in Paris despite 'hard, quick and emotional' Barca exit
11/08/21 07:38Messi, 34, revealed Neymar and Mauricio Pochettino played major roles in his move to Paris Saint-Germain during his press conference that unveiled him as a Parisien player.
Lionel Messi still finalising terms with Paris Saint-Germain over shock move and is not yet expected to fly into French capital for a medical... despite football legend admitting in teary Barcelona farewell he WILL be signing for a European rival
08/08/21 11:47Since the news broke on Thursday evening that Barca were not able to keep Messi because of chronic financial issues, PSG have moved at an electric pace to sign the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.
PSG favourites to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona confirm departure of Argentina legend with Manchester City and the MLS also possible destinations for six-time Ballon d'Or winner, according to the bookies
05/08/21 18:57Barcelona announced the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'.
Forget Messi and Lewandowski, give the Ballon d'Or to Jorginho! Gianfranco Zola calls for Chelsea midfielder to be named the BEST in the world after Champions League and Euro 2020 successes
21/07/21 07:08Jorginho was a key component of the Chelsea side that defeated Man City to lift the Champions League and was one of the standout performers at Euro 2020 as Italy won the tournament.
Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or, insists Ronald Koeman... with the Barcelona boss certain superstar will win the title for a record SEVENTH time after finally guiding Argentina to Copa America glory
19/07/21 08:22Messi, who is currently a free agent, has won the coveted prize on six separate occasions - the most in history - with a seventh taking him two clear of nearest rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi is the new FAVOURITE after finally winning an international trophy, Kante added the Champions League to his stunning collection... and could Jorginho really win it?! A fresh look at the Ballon d'Or candidates after the summer tournaments
14/07/21 18:00The race for this year's Ballon d'Or - after it's cancellation last year due to Covid-19 - is hotting up. So who can stop Lionel Messi and who are the main men in the running this year?
Jorginho lived in a convent and cried every night after moving to Italy from Brazil at 15... now he is an unlikely Ballon d'Or contender after Champions League glory with Chelsea and England in his sights at Euro 2020 final
09/07/21 12:33ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Jorginho could become a Champions League winner and lift the Euro 2020 trophy in the space of a month this summer in an incredible calendar year so far.
PSG 'offer Lionel Messi a contract' in an audacious bid to bring the Argentina star to France after his Barcelona deal expired last week... but the Nou Camp legend 'is focused on the Copa America' amid his uncertain club future
04/07/21 09:47Lionel Messi became a free agent last month after his contract at the club expired. As a result, PSG are looking to capitalise and have offered the Argentine superstar a contract.
Chelsea star Jorginho insists team glory is MORE important than surprise push for the Ballon d'Or, after Lorenzo Insigne said his Italy team-mate should be considered for accolade after shining at Euro 2020 and helping Blues lift the Champions League
30/06/21 18:38Speaking after Italy reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Austria on Saturday, Insigne was adamant that Jorginho should be considered for the Ballon d'Or.
Lorenzo Insigne believes Italy team-mate Jorginho should be shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or award on the back of some starring displays by the Chelsea 'professor' at Euro 2020
29/06/21 13:49The Chelsea midfielder has put in a string of impressive displays to help his country advance to the quarter-final stage of the European Championships, where they will meet Belgium on Saturday.
Lionel Messi and Barcelona 'finally agree terms on a two-year contract extension until 2023' - with Argentina star's current deal at the Nou Camp expiring in just TWO days' time!
28/06/21 07:07Messi's future has been hanging in the balance ever since he told the club by fax of his desire to leave last summer. Messi is currently on international duty with Argentina at the Copa America.
Chelsea to offer N'Golo Kante 'a lucrative new deal' to ward off any interest in their Ballon d'Or contender following his stunning season and fine form at Euro 2020, with contract talks set to start next month
20/06/21 17:36According to journalist Fabrizio Romano , the Blues are determined to secure Kante's future, with the Frenchman having just over two years remaining on his current deal.
'Coke and Heineken, please get in touch!' Andriy Yarmolenko takes a cheeky pop at player protests against official Euro 2020 drink sponsors as Ukraine forward pulls bottles towards him at press conference
17/06/21 18:14Andriy Yarmolenko became the latest Euro 2020 star to join in the Coca-Cola/Heineken furore after his man-of-the-match display for Ukraine on Thursday.
'Any Coke?': Scotland star John McGinn pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo as he sits down for a Euro 2020 press conference... while Italy hero Manuel Locatelli becomes the latest player to snub the sponsor's fizzy drinks when speaking to the media
17/06/21 08:45Health-obsessed Ronaldo made headlines earlier this week when he removed two bottles of Coca-Cola during his own press conference before defiantly telling the room of journalists to 'drink water'.
France president Emmanuel Macron backs N'Golo Kante to win the Ballon D'or and calls the Chelsea star 'an example for the country' after visiting Les Bleus ahead of Euro 2020 as he urges them to bring the trophy home
11/06/21 09:01Didier Deschamp's men are preparing for their tournament opener against Germany on Tuesday and this week they were visited by Macron, who delivered some words of wisdom to the players and coaches.
Who's leading the race for the Ballon d'Or at the halfway stage? Paul Pogba thinks N'Golo Kante is, but Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and more have big chances ahead of a defining summer of internationals
09/06/21 18:00With a potentially decisive summer of international football ahead, Sportsmail takes a look at the players who could rival Kante to win the Ballon d'Or when it is decided in December later this year.
'Extraordinary' N'Golo Kante can establish himself as one of the top THREE players in the world by claiming Champions League glory, insists Ramires... as ex-Chelsea midfielder says watching Frenchman is like replaying a 'movie' of his own game
29/05/21 07:48Ramires believes N'Golo Kante could finish as one of the top three players in the world with success in the Champions League. Kante has passed a late fitness test to play in Saturday's final.
Jamie Carragher puts Cristiano Ronaldo LAST as he rates George Best, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona as Man United's greatest No 7s - leaving Micah Richards speechless at 'absolute nonsense'
26/05/21 20:28The former Liverpool defender was asked to name the best players to don the iconic Red Devils shirt, listing George Best, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona as greater players for United.
Florentino Perez says there is 'NOTHING' going on to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Real Madrid and puts their links to him down to 'rumours from his entourage' as he faces being stuck at Juventus
22/04/21 10:32The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at Juventus is far from clear at the moment amid talk the club are looking to offload him due to his astronomical wages, with his contract expiring next summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo is at a crucial stage of his career as his critics claim he is 'not the same player' and should leave Juventus this summer... but where is he likely to go next? From Munich to MLS, and Paris to the Premier League, here are all his options
24/03/21 19:00As he approaches his 20th full season as a professional footballer, the future has never been less clear for Cristiano Ronaldo. So where does he go next? Sportsmail assesses his options...
Robert Lewandowski was robbed of the 2020 Ballon d'Or when it was cancelled after the season of his life - with 39 goals in 35 games this term, the Bayern Munich star is on course for a record-breaking campaign that should finally land him the prize
20/03/21 08:39Robert Lewandowski won it all last season but he was robbed of the greatest individual prize: the Ballon d'Or. However, that may not be the case this time around as he enjoys another stellar campaign.
Lionel Messi urged to STAY at Barcelona by Ronald Koeman despite another Champions League flop as manager insists: 'The team is going in the right direction... he can't have doubts about the future of this team'
11/03/21 00:58The Barcelona boss insisted Lionel Messi could not have 'doubts' over the direction the club was heading in as speculation surrounding the star's future ramped up after Champions League exit.
Cristiano Ronaldo is 'fired up' for Juventus' must win Champions League clash with Porto, insists Andrea Pirlo after resting the superstar during their Serie A win over Lazio
08/03/21 16:12Pirlo made the decision to bench Ronaldo on Saturday, allowing him to play just 21 minutes. The Juve boss claims the time off has recharged Ronaldo's batteries and that he 'can't wait' to play.
Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks to Cristiano Ronaldo 'almost every day' and reveals Juventus star's greatest fear is that his son 'will not have the hunger to be his successor'
05/03/21 09:10Khabib Nurmagomedov has shed light on his great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed the Juventus star's biggest fear. The pair are in conversation regularly at the moment.
Juventus 'have done WORSE' since Cristiano Ronaldo arrived from Real Madrid, insists Antonio Cassano as he hits out at Portuguese star again and claims he will be deemed a flop unless he delivers the Champions League
28/02/21 08:57The Portugal star arrived in Turin in 2018 with the aim of propelling Juve to Champions League glory but has been unable to deliver on that front, and their hopes are once again in danger against Porto.
Lashing home from 40-yards against Porto, that iconic freekick against Portsmouth and jumping 8FT in the air to score a header aged 34: Cristiano Ronaldo's top 10 goals ranked as Juventus star becomes top scoring footballer of ALL TIME
20/01/21 21:29Sportsmail pores through the archives to compile the 10 finest goals of Ronaldo, taking into account various elements such as the importance, the technique and the general aesthetic make-up of the effort itself.
A farewell to English football's golden boy as Wayne Rooney retires: From THAT Arsenal strike at Goodison to publicly slamming England fans at the 2010 World Cup and becoming a Man United icon, Sportsmail reflects on the most extraordinary of careers
15/01/21 21:47Sportsmail reflects on the career highs and lows of a living England legend as Wayne Rooney hangs his boots up for the final time and brings his playing days to an end to become Derby County manager.
How Cristiano Ronaldo turned himself into the ultimate goal machine: Enlisting an Olympian to improve his speed, learning to jump like Michael Jordan and a fitness plan to keep him forever young has put him on cusp of becoming football's top scorer
10/01/21 16:13Breaking records has become routine for Cristiano Ronaldo throughout his extraordinary career so far. He now stands on the cusp of possibly his proudest accomplishment.
When Ronnie met Gennady! Cristiano Ronaldo admits he prefers to watch boxing or UFC over football and tells Golovkin about crying to show his emotions, and taking tips off Anthony Joshua and Roger Federer
15/12/20 08:16Ronaldo sat down to chat with Kazakh boxing star Gennady Golovkin for a documentary on DAZN and revealed he prefers to watch boxing or UFC over football and the tips he took from Roger Federer.
Ballon d'Or 'Dream Team' announced - which sees Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian Ronaldo lead from the front in an ultra-attacking line-up... with Pele and Diego Maradona in MIDFIELD
14/12/20 17:09With this year's Ballon d'Or award cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, France Football - the weekly magazine that created the award - opted to instead announce the best XI in its place.
Kevin-Prince Boateng reveals he thought Cristiano Ronaldo was the best until Lionel Messi 'left him speechless' as he admits playing alongside Barcelona star made him consider QUITTING football
25/11/20 14:37Boateng has lifted the lid on what working with Messi was like, admitting that before his temporary move from Sassuolo he regarded Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo as the best around.
Luka Modric maintains he wants to finish his career at Real Madrid but faces uncertainty after entering the final year of his current deal... but a second reunion with Gareth Bale at Tottenham is still off the table
24/11/20 23:11The 35-year-old is in the final year of his current deal at Real and will be able to negotiate a move away from the Bernabeu in January. However, the Croatian midfielder wants to extend his stay.
'Barcelona are always better with Messi': Ronald Koeman insists club's superstar has 'shown he wants to win' despite problems with the board... as boss reveals he went to Argentine's house for crunch talks when he arrived
11/11/20 07:50He had fallen out with the board, and in particular the now-former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, but has since put that behind him to concentrate on his football and guiding Barcelona on the pitch.
Robert Lewandowski finally gets his hands on the Ballon d'Or... but it's only the LEGO version! Bayern Munich star poses for a snap after his chances of winning the real thing were ruined after it was cancelled due to Covid-19
10/11/20 18:37Robert Lewandowski took to Instagram to pose with the lego structure after the 2020 Ballon d'Or was cancelled due to the pandemic. Lewandowski would have been a frontrunner for the award.
Robert Lewandowski comes face-to-face with the heir to his goalscoring throne in Erling Haaland during Der Klassiker... but who will make the difference in the Bundesliga clash of the titans on Saturday?
06/11/20 19:00Comparisons between 32-year-old Robert Lewandowski and 20-year-old Erling Haaland may seem unfair. But then you see the goal tallies and you realise, these two are on a different planet.
'They should have just allowed him to leave': Fans weigh in on Lionel Messi's future after incredible clip of his lacklustre defending for Barcelona against Dynamo Kiev goes viral
05/11/20 12:56The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has endured a topsy-turvy start to the season, failing to reach the heights expected of him after a frustrating summer in which he asked to leave Barcelona.
Up for an all-time Ballon d'Or alongside Messi, Beckham, Best and Robben... but Samuel Eto'o is NOT happy! Former Barcelona star rages at 'disrespect' of judges for calling him a winger, not a striker
20/10/20 09:13Samuel Eto'o was one of the most feared strikers in Europe but France Football listed him among the legendary right wingers of the game for their 'greatest XI' selection.
'He's on another level - he's always a step ahead of everyone else': Long-term Barcelona's transfer target Lautaro Martinez hails international team-mate Lionel Messi as 'the best player in the world'
19/10/20 11:33Barcelona star Lionel Messi is on 'another level' according to Argentina team mate Lautaro Martinez, the Inter striker has described him as a 'step ahead of everyone else' in the football world.
Any regrets, Ole? Romelu Lukaku is outscoring Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi in internationals and hit 34 goals in debut season for Inter Milan... so, is letting him go Solskjaer's biggest mistake?
14/10/20 06:52The table in question is goals-per-game ratio at international level and neither Ronaldo or Messi - who have 11 Ballon d'Or awards between them - can keep up. What must Man United be thinking?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos set differences aside after Portugal's stalemate with Spain as former Real Madrid team-mates 'speak for first time in two years following fallout from Luka Modric winning Ballon d'Or'
07/10/20 22:16Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos appeared to build bridges having reportedly not spoken for two years. Ramos enjoyed a catch up with Ronaldo in the dressing room after the friendly.
Luka Modric 'ready to take a pay cut' to extend his stay at Real Madrid beyond next summer with the Ballon d'Or winner wanting to finish career at the Bernabeu... but club chiefs are yet to discuss his future
07/10/20 10:22The 35-year-old has entered the final year of his current deal and will be allowed to talk with other clubs come January. However, Marca are reporting that Modric is keen to extend his stay.
Kevin De Bruyne put in a magical performance against Wolves that prompted Jamie Carragher to rank him 'behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo' in the world… can he help Man City overtake Liverpool this season and even win the Ballon d'Or?
27/09/20 10:28Under the lights at Molineux on Monday, the reigning PFA Player of the Year started the new campaign where he left off the last one as he ran the show from start to finish in City's 3-1 win over Wolves.
'He behaves like the finished star': Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is branded 'lazy and nonchalant' by Holland legend Wim Kieft a week after Jamie Carragher accused him of 'arrogance' against Leeds United
22/09/20 05:26The Holland centre-back has enjoyed a meteoric rise since making the move from Southampton to Liverpool in 2018 and finished second in last year's Ballon d'Or rankings.
'What are you doing, idiot? Do you want to stop kicking me, a**hole?': Lionel Messi's x-rated rant revealed by opponent who had to get physical to stop Barcelona star in friendly clash
15/09/20 23:29Messi was less than impressed with the unwanted attention he received from Gimnastic de Tarragona midfielder Javier Ribelles on his return to action in a pre-season friendly.
Lionel Messi transfer saga takes another bizarre twist as Josep Bartomeu's car is spotted circling superstar's father Jorge's flat in Barcelona... but beleaguered club president is nowhere to be seen
02/09/20 17:27Josep Bartomeu was not in the car, leading to speculation on Twitter that he a) was in the boot b) had tried to fool media with a decoy c) had been left behind by mistake by an absent-minded chauffeur.
'He is in a class of his own... what he did in the Final 8 in Lisbon!': Germany boss Joachim Low says he would've picked Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer over goal machine Robert Lewandowski for Ballon d'Or
31/08/20 11:07Striker Lewandowski enjoyed a sensational 2019-20 season, scoring 55 goals in 47 matches and was tipped to be in with a huge chance of winning prestigious prize before it was cancelled.
'Your dream, our desire': Lionel Messi parade held in Rosario as Newell's Old Boys fans beg wantaway Barcelona star to return to his boyhood club after his transfer bombshell
28/08/20 07:00Lionel Messi sent shockwaves throughout football on Tuesday after informing Spanish giants Barcelona, via fax, that he wants to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
'We can't pay a player of that size': Karl-Heinz Rummenigge rules out Bayern Munich making a move for Lionel Messi as he admits it makes him 'sad' that he could leave Barcelona
27/08/20 09:23Lionel Messi sent shockwaves throughout the world of football on Tuesday after telling Barcelona, via fax, that he wants to leave the Spanish giants on a free transfer this summer.
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack had a tumour removed from near his spinal cord during lockdown - but has been cleared of cancer
20/08/20 07:46The former Chelsea and Germany midfielder had a growth discovered on his body during an MRI examination by doctors, according to Bild. He is now recovering in Portugal.
'If I'm Robert Lewandowski, I'm starting a petition to get it back on': Rio Ferdinand slams 'cruel' decision to cancel the Ballon d'Or after Bayern Munich striker emerged as favourite to scoop the award following standout season in the Bundesliga
14/08/20 07:23The Ballon D'or was cancelled by organisers in France because of a 'lack of a sufficiently level playing field' after many leagues around the world were suspended due to the coroanvirus pandemic.
'Cristiano Ronaldo is a goalscorer... Lionel Messi does everything in this game': Arda Turan claims Juventus striker is only picked by some as best player ever for 'political reasons' as he selects former Barcelona team-mate as the greatest
13/08/20 13:29The 33-year-old, who featured alongside Messi at Barcelona during his five-year spell, is the latest to weigh in on the debate which has continued to divide the sport's biggest names.
'We have a two-goal lead, let's not be a*******': Lionel Messi's X-Rated call to arms for Barcelona team-mates in tunnel at half-time of Champions League victory over Napoli
10/08/20 11:56Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 3-1 win in the second-leg of the last-16 tie on Saturday, scoring a fantastic solo goal at the Nou Camp while winning a penalty which Luis Suarez duly converted.
'He wants to finish his professional playing career at Barcelona': Josep Bartomeu makes fresh Lionel Messi vow amid fears Argentine icon could leave the Nou Camp
06/08/20 06:07Inter Milan have been linked with a sensational move for Lionel Messi, who appears to be growing increasingly discontent at Barcelona, and are keeping a close eye on his situation.
'It's not something that drives me crazy': Real Madrid star Karim Benzema admits he thinks about winning the Ballon d'Or 'all the time' and is always trying to be 'the best player in the world' after this year's award was cancelled
29/07/20 12:04Despite enjoying a successful career, Benzema has yet to win the prestigious prize, which has largely been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent years.
'Give Josh Onomah the Ballon d'Or': Fans left in disbelief at Fulham star's wonder goal in play-off semi-final against Cardiff... with one boldly hailing his arrival from Tottenham as the 'best transfer deal in history'
28/07/20 08:07With the game stuck at 0-0 early in the second half, Onomah picked up the ball with his back to goal on the edge of the box, turned his marker brilliantly before dancing past one, then two defenders, to score.
'It's not very fair, we're not very happy': Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge upset as Ballon d'Or cancellation denies 51-goal Robert Lewandowski the chance to be named world's best player
28/07/20 07:19The striker scored 51 goals in all competitions during an outstanding season as he helped Bayern win a league and cup Double in Germany with the Champions League to come.
The Ballon d'Or has been cancelled, so we held our own! Our team cast their votes for the world's best player this year... so do you agree with their pickswith Haaland, Lewandowski, Van Dijk, Messi and Ronaldo among the star turns
24/07/20 06:23With the Ballon d'Or cancelled this year for the first time since its launch back in 1956, we decided to stage our own version by asking our reporters to pick their three top performers from 2019-20.
Ballon d'oh! Robert Lewandowski has had the season of his life, Kevin De Bruyne's numbers are mind-boggling and Cristiano Ronaldo could've caught Lionel Messi… these are the big names who will be most upset after Ballon d'Or 2020 was CANCELLED
21/07/20 20:00For the first time in its history the prestigious Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year. Here, Sportsmail looks at the contenders who have hugely missed out on a shot at winning the prize.
BREAKING NEWS: Ballon d'Or is CANCELLED for the first time since its launch in 1956 because 'this year cannot be treated as ordinary' in a big blow to Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of catching Lionel Messi
20/07/20 12:15The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year for the first time since it was launched in 1956 due to the 2019-20 season being disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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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
