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Arsenal's new talisman, Real Madrid duo, and Tottenham ace are among the stars creating fierce competition in attack for Brazil to play alongside PSG star Neymar at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, as boss Tite is spoilt for choices in attack
07/10/22 17:00
Brazil are spoilt for options in attack, it will be tricky to even pick who makes the squad, let alone who will be leading the line. The statistics also back the quality of the names they have to choose from as manager Tite (inset right) saw his side score 40 goals across their 17 games in qualifying whilst only conceding five. Considering the next best goal tally was Argentina with 27, this was a seriously impressive feat, even for Brazil. That's before we even cycle through the options they have to choose from, which include Neymar (inset left), Vinicius Jr (centre left), Rodrygo (centre right), Raphinha, Richarlison (right), Gabriel Jesus (left), Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Martinelli, and Antony among many others. Below, Sportsmail takes a look at all of the potential options and how they could line up during the 2022 Qatar World Cup...read
Ferenc Puskas' Magical Magyars missed out, Holland's 'Total Football' fell short and Brazil's failures in 1950 and 1982 scarred a whole nation... the greatest teams who DIDN'T lift the World Cup
07/10/22 10:19There have been some genuinely outstanding teams who have come so close to winning the World Cup and yet so far. Ahead of the tournament in Qatar, we take a look at some of the near-misses.Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.Messi is hitting top form, Chelsea have THREE stars back fit and Scotland are on the rise... but Beckham is under fire and Maguire's nightmare goes on - winners and losers of the international break
28/09/22 14:38It was an eventful international break, with many international managers using the chance to look at their players for the final time before the World Cup kicks off in November.'It's a losing game!': Richarlison thanks Rio Ferdinand for his 'support' but insists nothing will change until 'these "people"' are 'punished'... after the former defender accused football's governing bodies of 'sweeping' racism 'under the carpet'
28/09/22 11:45The former Manchester United and England defender sent out his support to the 25-year-old, before accusing football's governing bodies of sweeping racism under the carpet.Tottenham and the Premier League condemn 'disgusting' racist abuse of Richarlison as FIFA launch an investigation after a banana was thrown at him while he celebrated a goal in Brazil's win over Tunisia
28/09/22 11:30The forward was celebrating having put Brazil 2-1 ahead in the friendly at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night when several objects were thrown at him, including a banana.'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.Richarlison opens up on interest from Arsenal and Chelsea before his £60m switch to Spurs... as the Brazilian admits call from Antonio Conte 'was vital for my decision' to join the north London club
24/09/22 07:46The 25-year-old was the subject of more than one enquiry this summer, with Arsenal and Chelsea both approaching Everton, but Spurs were the only side willing to pay the necessary fee.An attack so good there is no place for Gabriel Jesus, a Premier League core and Neymar's quest for glory... meet the Brazil team aiming to win a sixth World Cup in Qatar this winter
23/09/22 15:01Brazil are etched into football history as five-time winners of the World Cup, but they have not held the famous trophy aloft since 2002. Tite's side find themselves as favourites in Qatar this winter.Manchester United 'have made their move for Monaco defender Vanderson with the £52m-rated Brazilian set to leave the French side'... but Barcelona 'are also keen on the right-back and have already had an approach rejected'
21/09/22 14:54The Brazilian right back has impressed at Stade Louis II since joining the French side on New Year's Day, with United and Barcelona's approaches knocked back this summer.Gabriel Jesus admits 'I could improve a little more' after being snubbed from latest Brazil squad... as he promises to 'do his best' to earn his place back in time for the World Cup
20/09/22 11:25Tite's side face Ghana and Tunisia in France over the next week as they put the final touches to their preparations for the World Cup in Qatar, which they are the favourites to win.Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to be named football's most-powerful player on Instagram ahead of this winter's World Cup, with each post on his 481m-follower account said to be valued at £3.1m to brands!
20/09/22 09:12The analysis has been carried out by Nielsen Gracenote, who have assessed number of followers, follower growth, engagement rate and average brand value per post on Instagram.LaLiga condemn racist abuse directed at Vinicius Jr after Real Madrid star was subjected to vile chants calling him a 'monkey' by Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday - and vow to work with police to bring perpetrators to justice
19/09/22 13:16La Liga will study audio and video evidence before filing a report to Spain's Commission against Violence. The state body has the jurisdiction to fine the club or force them to play behind closed doors.'I called him a s***!': Richarlison reveals angry text he sent to Pedro Bravo after the agent used racist 'monkey' slur when talking about Vinicius Jnr... as Tottenham forward joins Pele and Neymar in showing his support to Brazil team-mate
18/09/22 00:02The Spurs forward revealed the message he sent after his side's 6-2 demolition of Leicester on Saturday, claiming to have called Bravo a 's***' for his racial abuse of the former Everton man's compatriot.'I would ask people to buy me something to eat': Barcelona star Raphinha opens up on his tough upbringing in Brazil... as he reveals he LOST many friends to 'the world of crime' and 'drug trafficking' long before he became a £56m forward
16/09/22 10:14Raphinha, who hails from Porto Alegre in Brazil, moved to Barcelona this summer for a £56million fee from Leeds United after several clubs had courted the Brazilian before his transfer.Fans slam Nike for their 'lazy' and 'trash' World Cup kits following their official launch... as one supporter claims their designs have already RUINED the tournament in Qatar
15/09/22 11:26The tournament begins on Sunday November 20 when hosts Qatar face Ecuador, and the kit releases are always eagerly anticipated moments in the build-up to the competition.Arsenal trio Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes are LEFT OUT of Brazil's latest squad by Tite as they sweat on World Cup spots... but it's a boost to Mikel Arteta as stars get chance to recharge over international break
09/09/22 15:40Mikel Arteta will have the opportunity to let his Brazilian stars recharge during the international break because none have been called up for friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia.Ex-Real Madrid defender Marcelo joins Olympiacos on one-year deal - just a day after Leicester were linked with a shock deadline-day move for the Brazilian
02/09/22 23:01The 34-year-old defender has spent the past 16 season playing for Real Madrid, where he accumulated the most titles in the club's history.Man United's new £85.5m signing Antony admits he 'lost sleep' over his dream move to Old Trafford after going on strike at Ajax, as he says his family 'cried a lot' when the deal finally went through
02/09/22 08:07The forward missed two Eredivisie games and trained on his own in an attempt to force through a move to Erik ten Hag's side, and even went public to express his desire to move to England.Leicester distance themselves from bizarre links to Marcelo after the Foxes were rumoured to be on the brink of signing the 34-year-old former Real Madrid defender on a free transfer
01/09/22 14:37There had been claims the Brazilian, a free agent after leaving Real Madrid this summer when his contract ran out, was close to signing a one-year deal with the Foxes.Manchester United CONFIRM the £85.5m signing of Antony from Ajax on a five-year contract as Erik ten Hag finally lands the Brazilian winger following weeks of haggling over a fee
30/08/22 12:00The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford - with the option of another year - after a breakthrough in the protracted negotiations between United and Ajax was made at the weekendBrazilian top flight passes new law to 'allow hundreds of millions in new investment with model based on Premier League'... as they aim to rival European football and stop talent drain of elite young stars leaving
28/08/22 13:48A new law allowing football clubs in Brazil to seek outside investment is attracting hundreds of millions of pounds in a change that could see Brazilian teams rival Europe's top tier.West Ham see second bid of £42m for Arsenal target Lucas Paqueta REJECTED as Lyon hold out for £50m - but the Brazilian's agents are still in London with the midfielder keen to join the Hammers
25/08/22 22:28The 24-year-old is keen to join West Ham and his agents remain in London. West Ham are mulling over another offer with Lyon pushing for £50m and other Premier League clubs monitoring talks.David Luiz has suspected viral hepatitis and was forced off in Flamengo's Brazilian Cup semi-final after suffering extreme fatigue... with the ex-Arsenal and Chelsea defender admitting he has a 'serious problem'
25/08/22 07:52The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender started the first leg of the tie, which Flamengo went on to win 3-1, but was replaced by Fabricio Bruno at half-time.'The food is disgusting. The women look like porcelain… I just told him "darling, I want to kill myself, it's night time at 2pm here'': Wife of former Man United star Angel Di Maria savages Manchester in extraordinary outburst
23/08/22 16:57The Argentine moved to Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £59.7million in August 2014 but was sold 11 months later at a £15m loss after a hugely disappointing season.'Of course he will be a good signing': Liverpool midfielder Fabinho lauds £70m Manchester United new boy Casemiro, while he says he 'doesn't understand the criticisms' of the much-maligned Fred
22/08/22 15:55Manchester United confirmed on Friday that they had reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the £70million signing of Brazillian midfielder Casemiro.Ronaldinho hails Arsenal new boy Gabriel Jesus and expects 'big things' from him this season... as Brazil legend hits out at Man City for not showing compatriot 'the love a player of his quality deserves'
19/08/22 14:12Ronaldinho has long been an admirer of Gabriel Jesus, saying in 2017 that the then-Man City prospect had the potential to surpass Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world's greatest player.Ex-Chelsea star Willian to hold talks with Fulham over potential Premier League return - with Brazilian set to train with Marco Silva's side after terminating his Corinthians contract
17/08/22 11:38Willian is training with Fulham as the former Chelsea star prioritises a return to England this summer. The 34-year-old, who left Brazilian club Corinthians last week, is a free agent.Newcastle will put ANOTHER offer in for £35m-rated Watford star Joao Pedro after initial bid was rejected - but Hornets would prefer to sell winger Ismaila Sarr amid Crystal Palace interest
17/08/22 10:30Sources say the Newcastle's proposal is still expected to be way short of the Hornets' £35m valuation, but there is confidence a compromise can be agreed after their £20m bid was rejected.Ex-Chelsea star Oscar sees his move to Flamengo 'CALLED OFF at the last minute by Shanghai SIPG after they go back on their agreement' - despite the playmaker being pictured in the Brazilian club's shirt two weeks ago!
16/08/22 09:24According to Fabrizio Romano, the player had already signed a contract and Flamengo had not anticipated any pitfalls as they prepared an official announcement before the move fell through.Gabriel Jesus has transformed Arsenal on and off the pitch ALREADY... is it too early to wonder whether the Brazilian could join the likes of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp in the pantheon of great Gunners forwards?
14/08/22 21:39Gabriel Jesus faced the cameras at the end of a record-breaking home debut for Arsenal and declared: 'I am so happy.' A few minutes later, his manager offered a slightly different version of events.Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea forward Willian agrees to terminate his contract with Brazilian side Corinthians following their Copa Libertadores exit on Wednesday
10/08/22 18:44Corinthians lost 3-0 on aggregate to Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the tournament on Wednesday, with the former Arsenal and Chelsea winger ending his stay at the club soon after.Douglas Luiz is set to hand Steven Gerrard a major boost by signing a three-year contract extension at Aston Villa as the Brazilian looks to cement his place as a key player
10/08/22 17:20Sportsmail understands the Brazil international will sign a new three-year deal to cement his position as one of the club's key players. Luiz currently has less than 12 months on his existing dealBrazil launches 2022 World Cup home, away, and goalkeeper kits... featuring flag motif on the collar, a JAGUAR pattern and the traditional yellow and green
09/08/22 18:17Nike has launched Brazil's home and away kit looks for the tournament, starting this November in Qatar.Messi and Ronaldo may have just one more shot at World Cup glory, while Modric, Benzema and Suarez could also hang up their boots - as Qatar approaches, here are the names likely to wave farewell to the tournament
02/08/22 08:15This winter's World Cup may well provide the perfect backdrop for a host of players to wave a graceful goodbye to the greatest tournament of them all.Neymar's 10 most OUTRAGEOUS moments! His awful dive in Japan is the latest in a long list of shameful moments... from a theatrical fall at the World Cup, to getting booked for attempting a rainbow flick - and even bust-ups with opposition fans!
27/07/22 18:00There is a side to Neymar that is less admirable. Throughout his career, he has never been able to shake his reputation for diving and excessive play acting, as well as his fiery reactions to situations.Erik ten Hag suffers yet ANOTHER transfer blow as Ajax demand £84MILLION for Antony - £16m more than their original asking price - days after the Man United boss urged the club to sign a forward
27/07/22 07:55Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is keen on bringing the Brazilian star to Old Trafford this summer. But Ajax have raised their fee demand from £68m to £84m to underline he is not for sale.REVEALED: Gregg Berhalter's USA squad will stay on the luxurious Pearl in Doha for the Qatar World Cup, where a suite costs up to $16,500 a NIGHT and the players can use a limousine service to get around
26/07/22 13:13The USA's 2022 World Cup squad will be based in a luxurious Doha hotel where a suite can cost up to $16,500 a night when they arrive for the tournament in Qatar this winter.REVEALED: England pick an alcohol-free luxury beach resort and Belgium have a theme park with go-karts, while reigning champions France plump for a lavish 'Arabian Palace'... where all 32 teams are staying in Qatar as FIFA announce World Cup bases
26/07/22 13:10Most of the teams have chosen to stay in or around Doha, with England, Germany, Belgium and Portugal among eight who will be based elsewhere in the country.Brazil boss Tite backs crop of new stars - including Vinicius Jr, Raphinha and Richarlison - to ease the burden on Neymar as the new-look Selecao prepare to try and win a sixth World Cup in Qatar
24/07/22 14:29The Brazilian boss believes the new generation of Brazilian stars will be key in their World Cup bid in Qatar and ease the burden put on talisman Neymar in the team's attack.Belgium's base has a theme park and go-karts, the Germans have a 'wellbeing centre' with Himalayan salt cave, the French an 'Arabian Palace' with champagne at £330-a-pop and England a bolthole by the beach - inside the 2022 World Cup team hotels
17/07/22 14:00Qatar has created 40 base camps, which include accommodation and training facilities, across the country, and football associations around the world are making their choices.Neymar 'has NO intention of leaving PSG this summer' as he prepares for the World Cup with Brazil... despite the French giants 'being willing to sell' the world's most expensive player
14/07/22 13:50The 30-year-old has attracted interest from a host of clubs leading to claims that he could be set for a move away from the French capital, with Chelsea among those said to be looking at him.Fred insists Manchester United players MUST avoid more dressing-room cliques and divisions between first-team stars if the club is to succeed under new manager Erik ten Hag
11/07/22 17:56Last season was United's worst in the Premier League era amid rumours of divisions and a toxic atmosphere within the team - and Fred has warned that cannot happen again.Vinicius Jr, Carlo Ancelotti and more head out for Marcelo's leaving party as the departing Real Madrid legend bids farewell at a star-studded bash after calling time on his 15 years at the Bernabeu this summer
11/07/22 08:08The Brazilian, who made 546 appearances for Real while winning six La Liga titles and five Champions Leagues, brought the curtain down on his iconic Bernabeu career upon the expiry of his contract.Can Gabriel Jesus lift Arsenal's No 9 curse? From Lucas Perez and Francis Jeffers to Park Chu-young, the Gunners have suffered some huge flops in the famous shirt... but will the Brazilian be a fan favourite like Lukas Podolski?
09/07/22 10:00Jesus has completed a £45m move to Arsenal on a five-year deal. And the Brazilian star has taken the No 9 shirt, joining a list of illustrious and not-so-illustrious players to wear the famous number.The Puskas Award is over already! Brazilian striker Everaldo scores STUNNING Marco van Basten-esque overhead kick for Kashima Antlers in Japan to rescue a last-minute draw
07/07/22 15:58In a high-scoring match against Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday, his team were 3-2 down as the clock ticked towards 90, but Everaldo stepped up and unleashed an unstoppable dipping bicycle kick.Man United outcast Andreas Pereira says he wants to STAY at Flamengo despite interest from Fulham and admits he 'loves' the club following impressive loan... after he smashed in a wonder strike in Copa Libertadores
30/06/22 10:02Fulham have bid £11m for the Manchester United midfielder. But Pereira, 26, said he wants to remain at the Brazilian top-tier side, saying: would like to stay at Flamengo, but it's not in my hands.'Liverpool cult hero Lucas Leiva rejoins his boyhood club Gremio on a free transfer from Lazio at the age of 35... and admits he 'put my vanities and ego aside' to sign after their relegation to second tier of Brazilian football
28/06/22 11:28After a decade at Liverpool, and five years at Lazio, defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva has been unveiled back at Gremio, the Brazilian club where he started his career back in 2005.Manchester United 'will have to pay Ajax more than £115m for transfer targets Antony and Lisandro Martinez this summer... with the Dutch champions ready to play hardball with former boss Erik ten Hag'
27/06/22 23:58United have repeatedly been linked with two of the stars of Ten Hag's Eredivisie-winning teams of the last two seasons and face competition from Arsenal for their signatures.PSG star Neymar's private jet 'is forced into an emergency landing en route to his homeland from Barbados' just hours after he posted a picture from the runway
21/06/22 08:30The aircraft was said to be returning to the Brazil star's homeland from Barbados when it was forced to declare an emergency. It remains unclear whether the 30-year-old was onboard.MATT BARLOW: Ronaldinho's star appeal is as bright as ever 20 years on from THAT sensational strike that foiled David Seaman and England in Japan... as Barcelona icon flaunts his stuff in Miami
20/06/22 21:31MATT BARLOW: There was Rivaldo, mingling in his pink vest and distressed denim shorts. There were Ivan Zamorano and Rene Higuita reporting for duty.OBITUARY: The fastest wide man in English football liked John Lennon and thought Ringo Starr was 'dozy' when he shared a bill with the Beatles... and wing wizard Colin Grainger's on-song career even included a brace against Brazil on his England debut
20/06/22 21:30KIERAN GILL: Grainger starred for Sheffield United, Sunderland, Leeds and more - yet it was his talent for singing which saw this West Yorkshire-born footballer sign to the HMV record label.Brazil boss Tite reveals he turned down offers from PSG and Real Madrid ahead of the 2018 World Cup as he aims to end the Selecao's 20-year wait for glory in Qatar
20/06/22 13:05The Selecao manager turned them down, as he told the Guardian that his priority is winning the World Cup with his country, although he fell at the quarter-final stage in Russia.Torino defender Gleison Bremer puts Tottenham and Chelsea on high alert by admitting it is 'a matter of time' before he leaves the Italian club as the Serie A defender of the Year outlines desire to play Champions League football
18/06/22 12:26Bremer wants to play in the Champions League, admitting that he is looking at offers at the end of a week when Spurs were said to have been ready to begin negotiations with Torino in London.Leeds star Raphinha would be a 'perfect' replacement for Mohamed Salah if Liverpool sold their Golden Boot winner for £40m, insists Gabby Agbonlahor
13/06/22 14:47Reds star Salah won shared last season's Premier League Golden Boot award with Tottenham's Son Heung-min after scoring 23 goals but the Reds could choose to cash in on him.Arsenal 'join the race for Leeds' Brazil star Raphinha' who is heavily linked with a move away from Elland Road... but Barcelona considered leaders in the race for his signature
10/06/22 14:06Raphinha has become one of the most exciting attacking players in the league of late, and his performances have drawn interest from a number of Europe's elite.Gareth Southgate tells England that Germany and Brazil are 'still the benchmark' in international football as he claims the Three Lions' memorable win over their old rivals at Euro 2020 last summer was 'overlooked'
06/06/22 15:57Germany have appointed a new boss since then in the shape of former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick - who had previously worked as a coach under previous boss Joachim Low.Japan 0-1 Brazil: PSG star Neymar grabs the winner from the penalty spot as visitors record their 11th win in 13 games in friendly at the Tokyo National Stadium
06/06/22 12:59The forward slotted past Shuichi Gonda for his 74th goal in 119 internationals after being frustrated on several occasions by the Japanese goalkeeper in front of 63,638 rain-soaked fans.Richarlison and Vinicius Jr SEPARATED by Neymar and Brazil team-mates in training ground scrap as Everton and Real Madrid stars almost come to blows before Japan friendly
05/06/22 12:48Saturday's altercation almost led to a punch up between the pair as Brazil prepared for their friendly against Japan on Monday. What caused the skirmish remains unclear.Ex-Chelsea and AC Milan defender Alex, 39, undergoes heart bypass surgery to clear four blocked arteries as the Brazilian confirms he will remain in hospital for six days to recover
04/06/22 07:33The 39-year-old retired from the sport in 2016 after a long and successful career playing for Chelsea, PSV Eindhoven, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.Brazil legend Pele calls on Vladimir Putin to end Russia's 'wicked' invasion of Ukraine and says 'there is no ideology that justifies burying the dreams of children' as war-torn nation takes another step towards the World Cup with win over Scotland
02/06/22 05:39Brazilian soccer legend Pele made a public plea on Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his 'wicked' and 'unjustifiable' invasion of Ukraine.PSG 'will let Neymar LEAVE if the right offer comes in this summer' with his status at the club 'deteriorating'... but 'Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Real Madrid have no interest in him - and he doesn't want to join Newcastle'
25/05/22 09:22The Brazilian is still the most expensive player of all time after joining the French giants for £198m in 2017, but his status at the club is said to be on the wane.England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
24/05/22 09:26The World Cup in Qatar gets underway on November 21 and runs until December 18 in what will be the first-ever winter edition of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through the details.'Tottenham join Arsenal in the £42m race for Gabriel Jesus', as wantaway striker speaks out on his 'uncertain' future at Manchester City by insisting 'it's very clear what I want'
23/05/22 11:58Despite scoring 13 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions this season, Jesus has generally not been first choice for much of the season and has said he wants to leave for more regular first-team football.Steven Gerrard will hope to deliver his beloved Liverpool the Premier League title by tripping up Man City... Aston Villa's recent record against Pep Guardiola is awful but ex-Reds star Philippe Coutinho has a history of big goals against the champions
21/05/22 21:01The equation is simple: assuming leaders - and favourites - Manchester City don't lose by a seven-goal margin, Liverpool need to beat Wolves at Anfield, and hope City slip up against Villa.Gabriel Jesus 'wants to stay in the Premier League amid transfer links to Arsenal, with Manchester City wanting a £40-50m fee for the Brazilian striker' after Erling Haaland's arrival
12/05/22 18:06The Manchester City striker's contract at the Etihad runs out in 2023, meaning the reigning champions could sell him this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer the year after.EXCLUSIVE: 'I want to be a legend here, to create history': Newcastle's Brazilian star Bruno Guimaraes opens up on his Champions League dream, pneumonia leading him to football and laughing every time his dad's taxi is mentioned by commentators
29/04/22 21:31EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Guimaraes was on an Air France flight to Rio in January when his phone would not stop buzzing. He was having trouble answering, but did not want to be disturbed.'I'm not staying forever but I would stay forever': Pep Guardiola suggests he is willing to extend his stay at Manchester City ahead of his side's titanic Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday
08/04/22 21:31City face Liverpool on Sunday in a title showdown and can go four points clear with a victory, as Guardiola attempts to lift his fourth Premier League trophy since taking charge.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola 'set to be offered £10m per year to take over BRAZIL'... with current coach Tite already confirming his departure after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
07/04/22 17:12They will face stiff competition as the Dutch FA are said to have drawn up plans to convince the 51-year-old to join them as an international coach at the end of his reign with City.WORLD CUP FIXTURES IN FULL: Every important date for Qatar 2022 in the winter... including England's group-stage matches against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland and Ukraine
01/04/22 18:48The exact match schedule - including kick-off times - will be decided at a later point in a break from tradition. FIFA want to work out the best programme for global television audiences.England are cut to second favourites to win the World Cup after favourable group-stage draw for Qatar 2022... with Brazil the only side ahead of Gareth Southgate's squad being backed at 6/1 to end 56 years of hurt
01/04/22 18:04Oddschecker had Gareth Southgate's men at 15/2 to end 56 years of hurt at the tournament later this year before the draw in Doha had taken place, behind both Brazil and France.WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.Peru seal World Cup playoff spot with a 2-0 win over Paraguay but Colombia and Chile miss out on Qatar as CONMEBOL leaders Brazil top qualification with a record 45 points
30/03/22 05:26Peru will meet either the United Arab Emirates or Australia, who play the Asian confederation playoff in Doha on June 7, for a place in Qatar. The playoff will take place in Doha on June 13 or 14.Football's top teams will discover their World Cup fate with the group stage draw just days away - everything you need to know, including a seeds lowdown, the key dates and where the heavyweights could end up
29/03/22 22:03With various countries battling it out for a spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, excitement is building. Here, Sportsmail has compiled a handy draw guide.The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.Brazil boss Tite slams rumours linking him to a job at Arsenal and apologises to the Premier League club, as he insists he has 'great respect for the Brazilian team' ahead of the World Cup
29/03/22 05:28Reports in Brazil last week claimed Tite had already spoken to Arsenal technical director Edu about a move after the World Cup, when he plans to step down from the Brazil job.Gareth Southgate's England will find out their World Cup group opposition in exactly ONE WEEK with the draw for the first ever winter edition of the competition approaching fast: Everything you need to know
25/03/22 15:40A total of 32 nations will compete at this winter's World Cup, which takes place over November and December, with 29 teams to have qualified by the time of the draw.Vinicius Jr scores his first EVER goal for Brazil after three years as the Selecao thump Chile to maintain unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying with Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Richarlison also on target in romp
25/03/22 06:18The victory was Brazil's seventh in seven home qualifiers against Chile, who must now beat the already qualified Uruguay in their final match to have any hope of landing a World Cup playoff spot.Neymar's Brazil team-mate Lucas Paqueta defends the Paris Saint-Germain star as the French club's fans continue to boo the forward following the side's Champions League exit
22/03/22 23:58PSG were 2-0 up against Real Madrid in their European tie before collapsing and losing 3-2 as a stellar front three of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe failed to fire.
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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
- OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
- Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
- 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'
- 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
- Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
- Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
- From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
- 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
- Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
- Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
- 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'
- 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
- VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
- Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
- 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
- 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
- Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- 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
- 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
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- 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
- 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
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- 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'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- 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
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- 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
- Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- 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
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- 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
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- 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
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- 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
- 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
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- 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
- 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
- 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'
- 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
- 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
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- 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
- 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
- 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
- '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
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- 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
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- 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
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- 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
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- 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
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- 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
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- 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
- 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?
- '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
- 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
- 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
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- 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?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- 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
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- 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!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- 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'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match