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Raul Jimenez to leave Wolves training camp in Portugal for medical with Fulham on Monday after £5.5m fee agreed between clubs
23/07/23 15:29
Raul Jimenez will reportedly leave Wolves' training camp in Portugal and is set for a medical with Fulham on Monday after a £5.5m fee was agreed. John Percy of The Telegraph also reports that that Daniel Podence is also expected to leave in this window after staying back in England and is training on his own at Compton....read
Dressing room rows, spells on the bench and 'the WORST time' of one player's career! As Kai Havertz prepares to move from Chelsea to Arsenal, how have previous transfers between the London rivals fared?
22/06/23 21:00In just over a week, the 24-year-old went from surprise transfer target to signed and sealed Gunner to the tune of £65million in a move that puzzled as much as it intrigued.Raul Jimenez will be allowed to leave Wolves in January - with the club open to a deal since SUMMER - as Julen Lopetegui looks to add to his forward ranks following the arrival of Matheus Cunha on loan from Atletico Madrid
30/12/22 17:45TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Mexican has been one of the club's finest players of the modern era but is no longer deemed first choice at Molineux, following the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid.Andreas Pereira is left in tears on a video call with David Luiz after Flamengo avenged last year's Copa Libertadores final defeat - when Fulham midfielder's crucial error while on loan in Brazil cost them the title
30/10/22 22:49Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira was in tears a year after his error cost Flamengo the Copa Libertadores final - after receving a call from David Luiz when they avenged that defeat.Flamengo beat Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to win their third Copa Libertadores title thanks to a goal from Gabriel Barbosa... as ex-Chelsea defender David Luiz helps to inflict defeat on Luis Felipe Scolari's side... which includes Fernandinho
29/10/22 23:35The strike from "Gabigol" secured a third Libertadores title for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, who lost the 2021 final to fellow Brazilians Palmeiras,'We have similar hair so maybe that is why': Leicester defender Wout Faes reveals Chelsea sent him a signed shirt from David Luiz to help lure him to Stamford Bridge but he has 'no regrets' REJECTING the move aged just 16
14/10/22 12:06Leicester defender Wout Faes has revealed how he turned down a move to Chelsea earlier in his career, and how he was bizarrely sent a signed David Luiz shirt from the Stamford Bridge club.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.Wolves to consider offers for star striker Raul Jimenez this summer as the Mexican aims for guarantee of first-team football ahead of the World Cup - with manager Bruno Lage keen to revamp his squad
26/05/22 13:55Jimenez, 31, made a miraculous return to competitive action after fracturing his skull in a collision with David Luiz in Wolves' match at Arsenal in November 2020, which left his life in danger.The dugout duo battling relegation, one aspiring bodybuilder and an ex-goalkeeper calling the shots in the boardroom... what's happened to Chelsea's Champions League heroes 10 years on from miracle in Munich?
19/05/22 21:00Looking back on that evening on May 19, the Blues weren't given the faintest chance of an upset. They were playing against the German giants in their own backyard.'It's like he's never been away': Wolves defender Max Kilman praises Raul Jimenez for incredible recovery from horror head injury as he returns to the scene of shocking clash of heads with David Luiz when Wolves visit Arsenal
23/02/22 16:45When Wolves arrive at the Emirates Stadium for Thursday's meeting with Arsenal, they will recall a moment that will haunt them for the rest of their days.'They've started to stick their chests out': Arsenal legend Lee Dixon on the club's new generation, Aaron Ramsdale being a 'captain without an armband' and why Mikel Arteta would 'jump' at chance to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
28/12/21 10:02EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KISHAN VAGHELA: Mikel Arteta has led nothing short of a revolution at Arsenal among the playing staff during the pandemic.'I knew the goal was coming': Raul Jimenez expresses his joy after ending a 336-day Wolves drought to score a brilliant winner against Southampton following recovery from a fractured skull
26/09/21 16:35Jimenez's last goal for Wolves had been against Newcastle in October 2020 before he suffered a horrendous fractured skull against Arsenal in a sickening clash of heads with David Luiz.Former Arsenal defender David Luiz signs deal until December 2022 with Flamengo to seal return to his homeland Brazil after FINALLY ending search for a new club
11/09/21 09:51Luiz has been a free agent all summer and reportedly turned down moves to Marseille and Italian top-flight team Salernitana, with the centre back opting to return to his native Brazil.Brazilian side Flamengo 'optimistic they can pull off deal for free agent David Luiz'... but the former Arsenal defender is taking his time to find a project that 'touches his heart'
21/08/21 08:14David Luiz previously meet with Flamengo's vice president Marco Braz and football director Bruno Spindel and could sign for the club this summer after his contract at Arsenal expired in June.Edu is slammed for Arsenal's 'LAZY' recruitment policy by Paul Merson, as he points finger at technical director for deals that have 'left Mikel Arteta behind' and says club only signed Willian and David Luiz because they're 'cheap'
18/08/21 10:13The club have come under fire just one game into the season after their dismal 2-0 defeat to Brenford, with fans furious about the performance and left angry at the board over the current state of the squad.'It's a miracle I'm here': Wolves star Raul Jimenez speaks about horror head injury for the first time and reveals the last thing he remembers was being in the dressing room BEFORE Arsenal clash... but believes he's almost at full tilt again
17/08/21 21:42TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nobody who saw the incident will ever forget it. Defending a corner less than five minutes into the game, Jimenez clashed heads with David Luiz and was soon motionless.IAN LADYMAN: Football can touch you in so many ways - as fans finally and gloriously returned to produce the hum of full stadiums once again, we now appreciate football is so much more than what happens on the pitch
15/08/21 21:30IAN LADYMAN: Social media can be a dismal place but this post I read prompted a thread as informative as anything I have read during the days of what we may describe as pandemic football.EXCLUSIVE: 'I want to fight for titles... I want to feel alive': David Luiz on his Arsenal split, why Abramovich couldn't look at him before 2012 Champions League win and laughing off Carragher's criticism
12/08/21 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: Talking to Sportsmail from his parents' home in the Brazilian region of Minas Gerais, the 34-year-old has just finished a morning workout.David Luiz could link up with Mario Balotelli at Turkish side Adana Demirspor as president Murat Sancak reveals they are hoping to 'reach an agreement' with the free agent soon
22/07/21 08:57Former Arsenal defender David Luiz could join Mario Balotelli at Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor after becoming free agent this summer. Should he sign, he will also join Younes Belhanda.Raul Jimenez is back! Wolves striker sports protective headguard as he makes long-awaited return for pre-season friendly against Crewe... 230 days after fracturing his skull in horrific clash with Arsenal's David Luiz
17/07/21 14:00The talismanic striker clashed heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz on November 29, 2020 and was immediately stretchered off. Jimenez, 30, was taken to hospital for severe trauma.PSG 'tipped to offer free agent David Luiz a SHOCK return to the French capital with president Nasser Al-Khelafi a big fan of the Brazilian's flamboyant style... but boss Mauricio Pochettino is not so sure'
23/06/21 08:06PSG president Nasser Al-Khelfari is reportedly making moves behind the scenes to re-sign Luiz, who played for the club from 2014-2016, after his Arsenal deal wasn't extended this summer.Arsenal announce the release of FOUR first-team stars with David Luiz walking out, Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos returning to Real Madrid and Mat Ryan leaving too
03/06/21 15:03Luiz, who joined from London rivals Chelsea for a fee of £8million in 2019, made 73 appearances for the club but missed the end of the 2020-2021 season through injury.Roma 'are confident of snapping up Granit Xhaka this summer, with the Arsenal midfielder keen to link up with Jose Mourinho'... as Swiss star joins Gunners exodus after miserable season
28/05/21 09:03A former Arsenal captain looks set to join the crew of north London escapees this summer, with Granit Xhaka reportedly pining for a move to Jose Mourinho's Roma.Gabriel Magalhaes loses his TOOTH after being elbowed in the face amid celebrations with David Luiz in his farewell... before Arsenal defender reveals he found it in a long search at an empty Emirates Stadium
24/05/21 08:57Despite not losing out on many duels, the Brazil international would find himself missing one of his teeth shortly after Mikel Arteta's squad had met in the centre of the pitch to bid a final farewell to Luiz.David Luiz almost in tears in Arsenal farewell speech at end of two-year spell as departing Brazilian thanks his team-mates ahead of final game of the season
23/05/21 16:17David Luiz came close to tears tears as he said an emotional farewell to his Arsenal teammates ahead of their final game of the season against Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday,Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he's 'sad' to lose David Luiz as he pays tribute to the defender ahead of his summer exit after just two years at the Emirates
18/05/21 10:17Defender Luiz will leave the Emirates when his contract expires, as revealed on MailOnline last week, bringing an end to his two-year stay at the Emirates.Willian 'is set to follow fellow Brazilian David Luiz OUT of Arsenal just a year after joining from Chelsea'... with European clubs and David Beckham's Inter Miami all interested in him
16/05/21 14:35Willian is set to join departing Arsenal defender David Luiz in exiting the Gunners this summer, according to reports. The Brazilian has scored just once since joining from Chelsea.Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and goalkeeper Bernd Leno 'want to leave the club this summer' as Gunners face potential exodus at the Emirates after a disappointing season with David Luiz already set to leave
15/05/21 12:09Arsenal are facing an exodus with Granit Xhaka and Bernd Leno reportedly hoping to get a transfer away from the Gunners this summer. David Luiz has already expressed his intention to leave.EXCLUSIVE: David Luiz is leaving Arsenal, just TWO YEARS after joining from Chelsea, after rejecting club's attempts to keep him in final talks today
14/05/21 14:57EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: David Luiz will leave Arsenal at the end of the season following talks with the club today. Luiz's departure will be announced when his deal expires in July.Arsenal hopeful David Luiz will be able to play again this season despite centre-back suffering hamstring injury in victory against Newcastle
03/05/21 17:33EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Luiz suffered his latest injury in the weekend win at Newcastle to cast doubt on whether he can play again this season.Mikel Arteta laments 'incredible amount' of Arsenal injuries as David Luiz is latest to be forced off in 2-0 win over Newcastle... with the Gunners boss defiant that 'anything is possible' over race for Europa League spot
02/05/21 16:29On an otherwise triumphant day for the Gunners that saw them defeat Newcastle 2-0 and remain in the hunt for European football next season, Luiz was forced off in the second half.Huge fitness boost for Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal's crucial Europa League clash against Villarreal as FOUR key players - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Kieran Tierney and David Luiz - are back in contention to play
28/04/21 18:17Mikel Arteta receives a huge boost ahead of Arsenal's Europa League semi-final against Villarreal, as four players return to training are in contention for Thursday's clashArsenal defender Kieran Tierney set for several weeks on the sidelines after suffering knee injury against Liverpool in second blow to manager Mikel Arteta's defence following David Luiz's minor surgery
05/04/21 16:00Tierney hurt himself in a clash with James Milner and had to be withdrawn just before half-time after treatmenet. Arteta confirmed: 'He felt something in his knee and he was in pain.'David Luiz to miss four weeks after undergoing knee surgery... with Arsenal hopeful defender WILL play again this season after 'small procedure'
05/04/21 14:11EXCLUSIVE: The Arsenal defender underwent the 'small procedure' over the weekend, throwing into doubt his availability for the remainder of the campaign.Mikel Arteta 'may have to consider SELLING Bukayo Saka to fund Arsenal overhaul this summer... with club eyeing permanent deal for Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard and up to SEVENTEEN other first-team stars sweating over their futures'
04/04/21 14:26Failure to reach the Champions League for the fifth straight year would hit hard, with Covid-19 expected to cost the Gunners around £150million this season.Arsenal confirm David Luiz underwent successful surgery on his right knee this morning and is at home recuperating... with Gunners defender now facing a race against time to return before the end of the season
04/04/21 12:42The Gunners have confirmed that the 33-year-old Brazilian centre-back has undergone surgery on his right knee and will return from his fitness issues 'in the upcoming weeks'.Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal dealt double injury blow as Kieran Tierney limps out of defeat by Liverpool with knee issue and David Luiz faces being 'out for a few weeks'
04/04/21 05:58Arteta was forced to concede that the severity of both issues is unknown. Tierney was forced off against Liverpool while Luiz suffered his own problem during the international break.MARK CLATTENBURG: Brighton's players were right to feel angry with Lee Mason after the free-kick fiasco that saw Lewis Dunk's goal ruled out... it was a lack of concentration from the referee
28/02/21 18:22Mason did not need to wait for West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to be ready, but after correctly allowing Lewis Dunk to take the free kick, the official's second blow of the whistle proved costly.David Luiz MUST end his career at Benfica according to club legend Nuno Gomes - who would 'love it' if the Brazilian swapped Arsenal for the Portuguese club where he rose to stardom
25/02/21 20:24Luiz was a firm favourite in the Portuguese capital, and has spoken previously of his desire to return to Benfica before hanging up his boots for good. Gomes, who played with Luiz during his time there, said he was all for it.MARK CLATTENBURG: Chris Kavanagh made the RIGHT call to give Everton a penalty for Trent Alexander-Arnold's challenge on Dominic Calvert-Lewin... but it was not worth a red card
21/02/21 22:31MARK CLATTENBURG: Kavanagh spent mere seconds at his monitor. It wasn't to check whether it was a penalty - he accepted it was - but whether Alexander-Arnold should be red-carded.'It's all a blur': Wolves striker Raul Jimenez reveals he CAN'T REMEMBER the moment of his horror head injury, has struggled to walk and had to be fed breakfast in bed by his girlfriend while recovering as he finally nears a return
19/02/21 09:34Raul Jimenez has spoken out for the first time on his terrifying clash of heads with Arsenal's David Luiz in November which left team-mates and opponents fearing for his life.Arsenal 'set to offer David Luiz another one-year contract extension' with Mikel Arteta impressed with defender's leadership skills
14/02/21 23:04The centre-back, who is in his second season with the Gunners, sees his current deal expire at the end of June. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta values Luiz's leadership qualities.Arsenal were happy to take big money for Emiliano Martinez when Aston Villa came calling but are now in the midst of a goalkeeping CRISIS... Mat Ryan and Alex Runarsson are WORSE options than the Argentine - who has been outstanding for his new club
06/02/21 08:16Arsenal were happy to accept Aston Villa's big money bid for Emi Martinez, yet Mikel Arteta could probably do with him now more than ever. Sportsmail takes a look at the unfolding crisis.Arsenal confirm David Luiz's red card WILL stand following failed appeal in the aftermath of the Brazilian's controversial sending off against Wolves
04/02/21 15:54Luiz was handed the straight-red dismissal following an apparent coming together with striker Willian Jose inside the area, which saw the Wolves forward left sprawling on the turf.Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal's ill-discipline has cost them valuable points this season as he warns his players 'there are no teams with five reds at the top' of the Premier League
04/02/21 10:35Gunners defender David Luiz was controversially sent off in their 2-1 defeat by Wolves on Tuesday night. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno joined him in the dressing room as he was dismissed for handball.Arsenal set to appeal David Luiz's controversial red card against Wolves as manager Mikel Arteta challenges VAR to justify the decision
03/02/21 13:29Luiz was sent off just before half time for denying a goal-scoring opportunity in an incident involving Wolves striker Willian Jose in Arsenal's eventual 2-1 defeat at Molineux.'Teams are not beating us, we are losing against OURSELVES': Hector Bellerin insists Arsenal must learn from their mistakes after discipline cost them yet again in Wolves defeat after going down to nine men
03/02/21 08:48Arsenal were in control at the Molineux and went ahead through Pepe's superb solo goal before the game completely turned on its head in the space of seconds on the brink of half-time.MARTIN KEOWN: David Luiz and Bernd Leno handed Wolves this win on a plate as their costly red cards crushed Arsenal's chances on a horrible night for Mikel Arteta
02/02/21 21:38INSIGHT BY MARTIN KEOWN: You might be able to snatch something with 10 men, but nine crushes your chances and left Mikel Arteta on a hiding to nothing.Angry Mikel Arteta hits out at decision to send off David Luiz and claims the Arsenal defender was FOULED by Willian Jose in red card incident which sparked 'painful' defeat by Wolves
02/02/21 21:35Defender David Luiz and goalkeeper Bernd Leno were shown red cards as Joao Moutinho's stunning effort earned Wolves their first win in nine games to leave Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta frustrated.'It's just comedy': Rio Ferdinand blasts Bernd Leno after the Arsenal goalkeeper is sent off for bizarre deliberate handball as Gunners go down to NINE men after David Luiz is dismissed in chaotic defeat by Wolves
02/02/21 21:20The German joined David Luiz in players to be given their marching orders by referee Craig Pawson, as goals from Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho earned a 2-1 victory for the home side.MARK CLATTENBURG: Referee Craig Pawson and VAR Jon Moss were WRONG to send off David Luiz for his foul on Willian Jose as it was accidental - Arsenal should feel aggrieved
02/02/21 20:36MARK CLATTENBURG: Luiz made accidental contact with Willian Jose as he ran clear on goal and that caused the forward to fall. No one will dispute it is a foul, a penalty was right decision.David Luiz rages at 'UNBELIEVABLE' sending off against Wolves - with Brazilian having now given away SIX penalties and racked up THREE red cards in just 18 months at Arsenal
02/02/21 19:57The 33-year-old is sadly no stranger to a red card or a penalty concession, and was penalised for denying a goalscoring opportunity for Wolves' Willian Jose as the Gunners threw away lead.Wolves 2-1 Arsenal: Gunners IMPLODE having been in control at Wolves as David Luiz and Bernd Leno are both sent off to allow hosts to come from behind to win with Joao Moutinho wonderstrike sealing victory
02/02/21 16:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT MOLINEUX: Arsenal were in control for most of the first half and close to going in 1-0 up at half-time after Nicolas Pepe's opener before a stunning Wolves comeback.Mikel Arteta hails David Luiz as a 'key role model' for Arsenal's latest batch of youngsters but admits Gunners are yet to open talks over a new contract for the Brazilian defender
01/02/21 00:01Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed 'key role model' David Luiz following a string of strong performances - but he admits the club are still yet to open contract talks with the Brazilian.'He will be back to the same player and person he was,': Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo backs Raul Jimenez to rediscover his form when he returns from fractured skull injury
30/01/21 09:57Raul Jimenez has been backed by Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo to return to his previous form, when he recovers from his fractured skull. Jimenez sustained the injury in November.Mikel Arteta hints that he knows who Arsenal's dressing room mole is after training ground bust-up between David Luiz and Dani Ceballos was leaked... but boss refuses to say if Mesut Ozil or Sokratis were involved following January exits
21/01/21 10:45Arteta warned there would be 'consequences' for any Arsenal employee who had spilled the beans on a training ground bust-up involving Dani Ceballos and David Luiz earlier in the season.Raul Jimenez reveals huge head scar as he watches Wolves take on Everton in the stands at Molineux having had surgery after fracturing his skull in November during sickening clash with David Luiz
14/01/21 13:16Jimenez is on the road to recovery after he underwent surgery on his fractured skull, which he suffered during a nasty clash of heads with David Luiz at the Emirates back in November.Wolves reveal Raul Jimenez has started 'early fitness work' after the striker's sickening skull fracture but stress he still has 'a way to go' before returning to full fitness from surgery
06/01/21 12:20Jimenez suffered a sickening clash of heads with with Arsenal's David Luiz during Wolves's 2-1 win over Arsenal in November but has looked upbeat after visiting his team-mates at training.Arsenal defender Gabriel tests POSITIVE for Covid and will miss matches with Brighton and West Brom after isolating since Boxing Day
28/12/20 19:50The Gunners announced on Boxing Day that Gabriel would have to self-isolate after a close contact tested positive for the disease and he will now miss the games against Brighton and West Brom.Arsenal's energetic, dynamic and industrious youngsters gave Mikel Arteta's side their best result of the season... but closing minutes show the Gunners boss cannot disregard his experienced stars
26/12/20 20:02SAMI MOKBEL:This was by far and away the best day Arsenal have enjoyed in months - the first time they've scored three in a Premier League match since the opening day.Defeat to Everton leaves Mikel Arteta wondering if there is any way out of this Arsenal hell... David Luiz's fury at his own players for passing him the ball summed up another bleak night
19/12/20 20:06IAN HERBERT AT GOODISON PARK: Luiz is one of the players you might expect to be leading them away from the abyss and he certainly has things to say to the players around him at Arsenal.Frank Lampard believes Wolves may be 'galvanised' after Raul Jimenez's horror head injury - and reflects on Chelsea squad's concern for Petr Cech after similar injury in 2006
14/12/20 22:30Wolves striker Jimenez is recovering from surgery on a fractured skull suffered in a sickening aerial clash with Arsenal's David Luiz in late November. He was rushed to hospital after the sickening collision.David Luiz DENIES claims that he is no longer speaking to Mikel Arteta and that their relationship has 'soured' - with Arsenal boss said to be 'losing' senior players in his dressing room
14/12/20 08:43Both Arsenal and a representative of the Brazilian have strongly denied any issue between player and manager in the wake of Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Burnley.Wolves 'eye short-term swoop for Salomon Rondon' as they identify ex-West Brom and Newcastle striker as replacement for injured Raul Jimenez who is out with a fractured skull
13/12/20 01:04The Premier League club want to sign former Newcastle and West Brom striker Salomon Randon as cover while they wait for Raul Jimenez to recover from a fractured skull, according to reports.'It was a big lift to see him smiling': Nuno Espirito Santo reveals visit from Raul Jimenez after his horror head injury against Arsenal gave team huge boost... and he could be in the stands to watch Wolves play Chelsea next week
11/12/20 17:59Jimenez visited his team-mates at the training ground this week and Wolves believe he may be well enough to watch the Premier League fixture at Molineux in three days' time.Raul Jimenez looks in great spirits as he visits his Wolves team-mates at their training ground for the first time since his horrific clash of heads with David Luiz after being discharged from hospital following surgery
10/12/20 20:24The Mexican suffered a sickening clash of heads with the Brazilian defender during his side's 2-1 win over Arsenal and had to be taken off on a stretcher and later discovered he had fractured his skull.'Why do Sky pay him so much money to talk rubbish?' Kia Joorabchian SLAMS Jamie Carragher after he questioned whether the agent was responsible for Arsenal's 'joke' signings and tells the pundit to 'check his facts before he speaks'
08/12/20 19:18Carragher had laid into Arsenal's recruitment while speaking on Monday night football and described some of their signings, including Willian, Cedric Soares and David Luiz, as a 'joke'.Wolves wear special warm-up tops paying tribute to Raul Jimenez before Liverpool game after striker fractured his skull during win at Arsenal... with Nuno Espirito Santo confirming the Mexican is back home after surgery
06/12/20 19:58Wolverhampton Wanderers warmed up for their Premier League match with Liverpool wearing tribute T-shirts to Raul Jimenez who suffered a fractured skull last week.Raul Jimenez set to be released from hospital next week following surgery after fracturing his skull during Wolves' win over Arsenal, with team-mates planning T-shirt tribute ahead of Liverpool game at the weekend
02/12/20 19:15Wolves will wear T-shirts dedicated to Raul Jimenez before Sunday's match at Liverpool as their team-mate recovers in hospital after surgery on a fractured skull.Mikel Arteta calls for temporary concussion substitutes to give club doctors more time to deal with head injuries after defending Arsenal's handling of David Luiz following collision with Raul Jimenez
02/12/20 17:07Arteta issued a strong defence of his side's handling of David Luiz following his sickening fifth-minute clash of heads with Raul Jimenez that left the Wolves striker with a fractured skull.Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal's handling of David Luiz after he played on then drove home following horrific clash of heads with Raul Jimenez, and manager insists 'everything was done in the right manner'
02/12/20 11:44Arsenal came in for criticism for allowing defender Luiz to play on until half-time after he was involved in a sickening aerial collision with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez on Sunday night.David Luiz RULED OUT of Arsenal's Europa League match with Rapid Vienna on Thursday because his gash from horrific head clash with Raul Jimenez has not healed - but club doctors insist he is in 'good health'
02/12/20 00:59Arsenal have come under intense scrutiny for allowing Luiz to play on after he was involved in a nasty clash of heads with Jimenez, who has since had to have surgery on a fractured skull.The mouthguard that could revolutionise football's dementia battle... new piece of kit can measure impacts to the head and warn of the dangers to come
01/12/20 22:31EXCLUSIVE: In the space of only a few hours, there had been enough warnings, enough painful reminders of football's troubling relationship with head injuries but a solution could be on the horizon.Sir Geoff Hurst says it was a DISGRACE that David Luiz played on for Arsenal against Wolves after sickening clash with Raul Jimenez... and England's 1966 World Cup hero insists attitude on head injuries MUST change
01/12/20 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY MATT BARLOW: Sir Geoff Hurst has become a leading campaigner in football's fight against dementia after five of his former England team-mates were diagnosed with disease.Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers backs introduction of concussion substitutes in the Premier League following 'awful' clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz
01/12/20 11:34Jimenez suffered a fractured skull which required surgery and he is under observation in a London hospital, while Luiz was taken off at half-time during Wolves' 2-1 win at Emirates Stadium.Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason - who was forced to retire due to a fractured skull - slams football's 'dangerous' concussion protocols after David Luiz was allowed to play on following sickening clash of heads with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez
01/12/20 08:56Mason, who was forced to retire in February 2018 after fracturing his skull while playing for Hull against Chelsea, says the rules need changing because they are currently 'dangerous'.Raul Jimenez speaks for the first time since undergoing surgery on a fractured skull following sickening head clash with David Luiz and targets 'a return to the pitch soon'
01/12/20 01:01Raul Jimenez has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their support after he underwent surgery on a fractured skull. He said that he is currently under observation, but that hopes to return to the pitch soon.MARTIN SAMUEL: The attitude towards head trauma is baffling... look at F1 and rugby on safety, they show football is still in the Dark Ages
30/11/20 22:32MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Concussion substitutes. Where is the downside? Here is your player. He has suffered a significant collision, involving a blow to the head.Pitch-side tests to assess players like Arsenal's David Luiz are too 'superficial' to know if a player actually has a serious head injury, according to a leading brain surgeon who advises the FA and Premier League on concussion protocols
30/11/20 18:54The pitch-side assessments of footballers who have suffered a head injury are too 'quick' and 'cursory' to determine if a player is really hurt, a leading brain surgeon told Sportsmail.Arsenal are condemned for allowing David Luiz to play on and then DRIVE HOME after sickening clash of heads which left him needing seven stitches and Wolves star Raul Jimenez with a fractured skull
30/11/20 11:08EXCLUSIVE: The clash, which occurred early in the first half, saw Wolves striker Jimenez stretchered off and taken directly to hospital for check-ups after he appeared to be out cold.
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- Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
- Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
- Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
- Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
- EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group