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Bruno Fernandes is given nickname by Bernardo Silva after the Portugal midfielders both scored their spot kicks in penalty shootout win over Slovenia
03/07/24 00:03
Bruno Fernandes has been given a nickname by Bernardo Silva after Portugal's win against Slovenia. It was whirlwind night for Roberto Martinez's men as they booked their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning via a penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Diogo Costa's heroics. Portugal had the opportunity to take the lead in extra-time when they were awarded a penalty after Diogo Jota was fouled inside the box - but Cristiano Ronaldo was denied by Jan Oblak and broke into tears. ...read
Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo's heart rate was at its lowest right before taking Portugal's first penalty in shootout against Slovenia
02/07/24 21:33The 39-year-old was not fazed by the pressure as his heart rate was around 100bpm, his lowkest throughout the night, according to data provided by WHOOP.
Mauricio Pochettino praises Nicolas Jackson for proving his critics wrong after they 'killed' him with comparisons to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
14/05/24 21:30KIERAN GILL: Nicolas Jackson is now on 14 goals in the Premier League - none of them from penalties - and his target heading into his maiden campaign was to reach 15.
Hero footballer Diego Costa helps rescue 100 people affected by floods in Brazil as ex-Chelsea striker uses his jeep and jetski to bring victims to safety
07/05/24 07:49The 35-year-old used his jeep and jetski to assist with transporting people trapped by the floods to safety and also summoned friends to help the efforts.
Joe Cole wishes 'brilliant' Kai Havertz stayed at Chelsea last summer... as he insists the German forward has been a 'GREAT signing' for Arsenal ahead of Tuesday's clash at the Emirates
22/04/24 16:01Kai Havertz, who has nine goals and five assists in the Premier League this campaign, will hope to inspire Arsenal to victory on Tuesday, with the Gunners hosting his former side Chelsea.
Former Liverpool star Fernando Torres mourns the death of his father as he is flooded with messages of support from his ex-team-mates and fans
19/04/24 09:08Fernando Torres has been flooded with messages of support after announcing that his father, Jose, has died in a post on social media.
Alexandre Pato reveals the hilarious way Diego Costa was able to deal with abuse while they were team-mates at Chelsea
20/03/24 22:58In an attempt to get his career back on track, Pato joined Chelsea on loan in January 2016, where he was a team-mate of fellow countryman Costa.
Former Chelsea and Wolves striker Diego Costa joins Gremio on a free transfer as veteran stays in Brazil after short spell with Botafogo
09/02/24 09:19The 35-year-old forward was left without a club after his contract with fellow Brazilian side Botafogo was allowed to expire after a four-month spell.
David de Gea is STILL without a club, Jesse Lingard is training hard in the gym while Diego Costa could provide an option up front... clubs have little money to spend this January, but which forgotten free agent stars are available?
25/01/24 21:36The January transfer window is renown for providing a window of opportunity to clubs who are desperate for reinforcements.
Luis Suarez scores 19-minute hat-trick for Gremio in a stunning 4-3 comeback win...as the ex-Barcelona star sees out his time in Brazil in style before reuniting with Lionel Messi after 'agreeing a deal with Inter Miami'
10/11/23 09:24Fogo were hoping to end a dismal run of defeats that had seen them lose grip on their stranglehold of the league but conceded within just four minutes of Freitas's strike.
Diego Costa returns to Brazil as he joins league leaders Botafogo on a short-term deal and reunites with former Wolves boss Bruno Lage
13/08/23 07:52As well as the Brasileirao, Fogo are in contention for the Copa Sudamericana - South America's second-most prestitigious continental competition, like the Europa League.
Diego Costa backs Vinicius Jnr for taking on racists as he opens up on abuse he suffered in LaLiga... but the ex-Chelsea star admits it does not compare to black players who are 'treated worse than dogs'
04/08/23 09:15Vinicius, who criticised the Spanish Football Federation for their lax policing of the problem, enjoyed backing from the wider footballing community for his stance.
So long, Diego! Costa and midfielder Joao Moutinho are leaving Wolves as part of Julen Lopetegui's summer rebuild... but talks are ongoing in bid to keep Adama Traore at Molineux
02/06/23 22:18The Premier League club's sporting director Matt Hobbs has confirmed that 36-year-old Portuguese midfielder Moutinho and Brazil-born Spanish striker Costa, 34, will officially depart this month.
Diego Costa returns to his old antics as he is filmed teasing Wolves team mate Matheus Cunha... as the notorious prankster is seen wrestling with the youngster before Adama Traore joins in and throws a few punches
11/05/23 14:56Wolves striker Diego Costa has returned to his old playful antics as he and Adama Traore were filmed teasing their team mate Matheus Cunha.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Old warhorse Diego Costa has been imperative in Wolves' Premier League survival bid... it is no surprise Julen Lopetegui wants to keep him around into next season
07/05/23 21:32TOM COLLOMOSSE: When Costa arrived at Molineux last September, it was a desperate move for a desperate situation. The transfer window had closed and Wolves had no senior
Diego Costa may not be scoring, but he's played a pivotal role for Wolves on the pitch and behind the scenes... as Julen Lopetegui's side virtually confirm safety after reaching 40 points with victory over Aston Villa
07/05/23 10:28TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Diego Costa might have scored only once in 21 matches but the old warhorse's role in Wolves' survival bid cannot be underestimated.
Toti Gomes' ninth-minute strike proves the difference as Wolves beat Aston Villa 1-0 to inflict a second straight defeat on Unai Emery's side in HUGE blow to their hopes of qualifying for Europe
06/05/23 15:55TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Bottom of the table at Christmas, Wolves secured the victory that will surely guarantee safety, whilst dampening Aston Villa's European hopes.
Wolves weigh up whether to keep Diego Costa on a new one-year deal - with Julen Lopetegui impressed by the Spaniard's influence on the squad - but can't act on plans for next season until Premier League safety is guaranteed
01/05/23 15:13Wolves are considering handing Diego Costa a one-year contract extension with club boss Julen Lopetegui impressed by the former Chelsea star's influence on and off the pitch.
'My jacket he put shampoo on it': Mario Lemina reveals Diego Costa is a 'funny character' but also a big influence in the dressing room... insisting the striker puts his team mates 'under pressure all the time' in training
16/04/23 21:30Costa, the veteran striker lured out of retirement in September, scored his first Premier League goal since 2017 to help move Wolves seven points clear of the bottom three.
Wolves 2-0 Brentford: Diego Costa bags his first goal for Julen Lopetegui's side as they move seven points clear of the drop zone with impressive win over struggling Bees
15/04/23 15:55JON WEST AT MOLINEUX: Costa was signed as a free agent by Lage in September last year but it was Lopetegui, Costa's former international manager, who ended up benefiting.
Wolves star Daniel Podence escapes red card against Nottingham Forest, after appearing to SPIT at Brennan Johnson... as Wales international admits he agrees with VAR's decision that it 'didn't happen'
01/04/23 17:21TOM COLLOMOSSE: Daniel Podence faces an anxious wait to see if he will be investigated for a potential spitting incident during Wolves' stormy draw at Nottingham Forest.
Injury woe for Wolves as Julen Lopetegui confirms Diego Costa will be out for up to FOUR weeks following the knee injury suffered in last week's win over Spurs
10/03/23 16:40Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Diego Costa could be out of action for a month with a knee injury Julen Lopetegui has confirmed.
Diego Costa taken off on a stretcher with serious knee injury after landing awkwardly against Spurs, adding to Wolves strikers' woes, with Julen Lopetegui's side still struggling to score
04/03/23 16:17Diego Costa was taken off on a stretcher during Wolverhampton Wanderers match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after landing awkwardly.
'I see him similar to Costa': Diego Simeone bizarrely claims new Atletico Madrid man Memphis Depay can play like former Chelsea striker Diego Costa following the Dutchman's arrival from Barcelona
21/01/23 10:20Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised the qualities of new signing Memphis Depay in the hope that the struggling Dutchman can rediscover his best form after recent struggles.
Cheeky Diego Costa snowballs team-mate and Brazilian compatriot Matheus Cunha after England's heavy snow takes over Wolves training base in Compton
20/01/23 17:15Diego Costa made the most of the wintry weather at Wolverhampton Wanderers' training base to cheekily throw a snowball at one of his teammates.
FAN VIEW: Graham Potter should have shown signs that he's the right man for Chelsea by now... but instead his team is serving up ghastly football that lacks heart, ambition and, most of all, character
15/01/23 11:19FAN VIEW: Nobody knows for sure if Graham Potter is the right man to execute a long-term rebuilding project that carries Chelsea back to the peak of the game.
Wolves are approaching a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha as new boss Julen Lopetegui aims to boost the worst attack in the Premier League... with the club 'also in talks for defender Felipe in a double deal'
05/12/22 06:32Talks are underway ahead of a January transfer for the 23-year-old Brazilian, who was linked to Manchester United last summer. Atletico need to sell as they will be down on predicted revenue.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Some people have wanted me out of here from the day I arrived, so now is no different! I prefer it when I have my doubters': Jordan Henderson on dealing with adversity and his battle to always prove himself at Liverpool
05/11/22 22:32EXCLUSIVE: Is this the end? A third of the season has gone and Liverpool are closer to the Premier League relegation zone than they are to the Champions League spots.
Oh Diego! Bad boy Costa is sent off after HEADBUTTING Ben Mee off the ball in the dying seconds of Wolves' 1-1 draw with Brentford... meaning the striker won't play any football until after the World Cup
29/10/22 16:24Diego Costa again showed his ability to wreak havoc as the Wolves striker was sent off for headbutting Brentford defender Ben Mee in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
Brentford 1-1 Wolves: Ruben Neves nets an equaliser just two minutes after Ben Mee's opener to ensure the points are split in west London... with Diego Costa sent off for a HEADBUTT late on
29/10/22 16:02BRENTFORD 1-1 WOLVES - KATHRYN BATTE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Wolves equalised just two minutes after conceding as they drew 1-1 away to Brentford.
'My problem was not with the crowd, it was with that coach': Diego Costa takes a swipe at his former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte after the striker receives a standing ovation from Blues fans on his return to Stamford Bridge
08/10/22 21:30Diegoo Costa returned to his former club Chelsea on Saturday as he made his first start for Wolves, who the Spaniard joined last month on a free transfer.
'Finally the send off Diego Costa deserved': Chelsea fans give a standing ovation to their former striker when he's taken off by Wolves at Stamford Bridge... and he chooses to walk the long way off to go right past the diehard Blues fans!
08/10/22 16:36Diego Costa enjoyed being back at Stamford Bridge, soaking up the cheers from all corners of the ground after being subbed off in Wolves visit to Chelsea.
Bruno Lage says he is 'honoured' to have been Wolves boss... and hints his dismissal was down to bad luck with injuries as he insists their fortunes will 'surely improve' when strikers return
06/10/22 19:52Former Wolves manager Bruno Lage has issued a statement on social media following his sacking from the club earlier this week after the team were beaten 2-0 by West Ham.
Diego Costa is set to make his Wolves debut at West Ham on Saturday amid doubts over the fitness of Raul Jimenez and Sasa Kalajdzic's knee injury
27/09/22 15:39With Kalajdzic out for the long-term with knee ligament damage and Jimenez struggling with a groin issue, Costa will have a significant role to play when Premier League action resumes.
Michy Batshuayi SLAMS former boss Antonio Conte for his treatment at Chelsea... claiming the Italian 'constantly contradicted himself' and 'fooled him far too often' over his playing role when the pair were at Stamford Bridge
22/09/22 07:54The forward quickly found himself behind Diego Costa and then Alvaro Morata in the pecking order, and was limited to just 32 league appearances in his two seasons under Conte.
Diego Costa hasn't played this YEAR, is now 33 and has picked up more yellow cards than goals since leaving Chelsea five seasons ago... but can the hot-headed striker roll back the years after his shock move to Wolves, or is he just an emergency stop-gap?
17/09/22 08:00Make no mistake, there is a firework waiting to go off at Wolverhampton Wanderers after their sensational swoop to snap up Diego Costa on a free transfer.
GRAEME SOUNESS: A jumped-up UEFA minion tells us we can't sing our national anthem after the death of our Queen of 70 years? Dream on! Rangers were right to defy such a ridiculous order
16/09/22 21:31GRAEME SOUNESS: It made me equally sad and angry that a handful of people showed disrespect during the minute's silence at a couple of games this week. The bottom line is that someone has died.
Diego Costa is in line for shock Wolves debut against Manchester City this weekend... with hopes growing over the ex-Chelsea striker's fitness after he took part in a full training session
14/09/22 21:31The former Chelsea forward has signed a deal at Molineux until the end of the season after summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic damaged knee ligaments on his debut and he has a chance to face Man City.
'I was scared!': Diego Costa reveals his bizarre Wolves unveiling video was NOT a pleasant experience as he grappled with real-life wolves... after signing on as a free agent to solve their striker crisis
12/09/22 11:13With Wolves having seen summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic suffer an ACL injury on his debut, meaning he risks missing the rest of the season, Bruno Lage needed reinforcements.
Andy Carroll is 'set to re-sign for Reading' after failing to find a new club this summer following his release by West Brom - despite last week emerging as an alternative for Wolves to Diego Costa
12/09/22 09:14Andy Carroll is set for a return to football as he is reportedly closing in on re-signing for Reading, despite rumours that he was an alternative option from Diego Costa for Wolves.
Diego Costa 'will be put through his own mini pre-season at Wolves' after signing a one-year deal... as the striker looks to build his fitness ahead of his FIRST game of 2022 against Manchester City
10/09/22 10:13The Brazilian-born Spanish striker is set to be announced as a Wolves player in the coming days, having signed a one-year deal at the club, but will be put on his own regimen of fitness training.
Diego Costa has been GRANTED a work permit and is poised to sign a one-year contract with Wolves to ease their injury woes after the ex-Chelsea striker had his appeal upheld
07/09/22 15:43The Spain international who had a fiery spell at Chelsea from 2014-17 had the call from Wolves when summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic damaged knee ligaments on his debut against Southampton
Wolves 'will turn to ANDY CARROLL if their move to sign Diego Costa is rejected' after the former Chelsea man's work permit application failed to qualify for the FA's post-Brexit points system, as they hunt for a free agent striker
06/09/22 12:24Bruno Lage has been left scrambling for an emergency attacking recruit after £15.4m signing Sasa Kaladjzic suffered a cruciate ligament injury during his debut on Saturday.
Diego Costa's move to Wolves is in doubt after the striker's work permit application is REJECTED due to FA's post-Brexit points-based system... but the club are appealing the decision with the player set to arrive in England on Wednesday
06/09/22 09:36The former Chelsea striker has agreed to join the Midlands club until the end of the season as a replacement for summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic, who suffered a serious knee injury on his debut.
MATT BARLOW: Chaotic Diego Costa's return to English football will give Wolves a fiery kick up front... but they are unlikely to find the same player who took to the Premier League with a rampaging force
05/09/22 21:30MATT BARLOW: Costa is poised to return to the West Midlands where he was last seen brandishing a fire extinguisher and threatening to let it loose in the general direction of his boss, Antonio Conte.
Wolves are considering a move for ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa after losing summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic through injury with the Spaniard to go on trial with the Premier League side from Tuesday
04/09/22 21:31Wolves are considering a move for former Chelsea striker Diego Costa with new summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury on debut.
Erling Haaland jokes that he is ALREADY prepared to 'chase' his father's tally of 18 Premier League goals... after scoring his first Man City hat-trick in his side's dramatic comeback victory against Crystal Palace
28/08/22 05:29Haaland was unstoppable in City's 4-2 comeback win against Crystal Palace, scoring three times in 19 minutes after the visitors had led 2-0 at half-time. The £51m striker now has six goals in four games.
Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa is in talks to join LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano... and the Brazilian could make his debut against Manchester United
27/07/22 07:42The striker is currently a free agent after terminating his contract with Atletico Mineiro at the beginning of the year. The 33-year-old netted four times in 19 appearances, as the club won a domestic double.
Rayo Vallecano 'make contract offer to former Chelsea star Diego Costa' which could see the veteran forward face Manchester United in Erik Ten Hag's first home game at Old Trafford
25/07/22 14:28Manchester United could find themselves up against Diego Costa once again on Sunday with Rayo Vallecano having reportedly made the striker an offer.
MARTIN SAMUEL: You can't blame Todd Boehly for giving Chelsea's board the boot, he needed a clean break from the Roman Abramovich regime... he's got it spot on by chasing operator Michael Edwards
27/06/22 21:31MARTIN SAMUEL: This is where the really hard work begins, with Chelsea now owned by a man who wishes to run a business. He may be a little mystified at the horror greeting news of boardroom departures.
'The training facilities are s*** and the academy is dead': Diego Costa launches foul-mouthed rant against former club Atletico Madrid... and claims Diego Simeone's side are 'not at the level' to challenge in Europe
04/06/22 05:57Costa, who is a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in January, had two spells with the Spanish club and was a favourite of Diego Simeone.
Diego Costa reveals he used to wind up N'Golo Kante by walking up to him naked in the showers and asking for a hug - because the 'really shy' Frenchman wouldn't even take his underwear off
03/06/22 08:03The duo spent one and a half seasons together at Stamford Bridge following Kante's arrival from Leicester in 2016 before the Brazilian striker returned to Atletico Madrid in January 2018.
Chelsea cult hero Diego Costa 'could make stunning move to BIRMINGHAM - if crisis-hit Championship club is taken over by investors including one-time Barcelona starlet Maxi Lopez, who is lining up a number of former South American stars'
11/05/22 10:51The Midlands side's current Chinese owners are said to be open to selling a share in the club and hand over the running to new directors, with Lopez interested in the taking control.
Jamie Redknapp claims Chelsea will not win the Premier League unless they sign a 'natural finisher' such as Didier Drogba or Diego Costa after the Blues 'came up short' against Man United
29/04/22 00:05The Blues saw a 1-0 lead slip at Old Trafford as Cristiano Ronaldo clawed one back to secure a point for Manchester United but Thomas Tuchel's side squandered numerous chances.
Taking on the whole of Liverpool, spit battles with Sergio Ramos and getting sent off in pre-season... Diego Costa's MADDEST moments as he becomes a free agent once again - and talk of a shock Premier League return mounts
18/01/22 18:00Interested clubs beware: Diego Costa is looking for a new club following the termination of his contract at Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro. The forward brings chaos and calamity everywhere he goes...
Diego Costa bids farewell to Atletico Mineiro after just five months with the Brazilian club amid talk of a potential free move to Arsenal... with Mikel Arteta eyeing the ex-Chelsea striker as a January replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
17/01/22 10:47Diego Costa has terminated his contract after five months with Atletico Mineiro. Costa, 33, is now being linked with a move to Arsenal amid Mikel Arteta's search for a new striker this month.
Former Chelsea star Diego Costa 'agrees to TERMINATE his contract with Atletico Mineiro' leaving fiery striker free to sign for another club
08/01/22 15:24Costa scored four goals in 15 appearances as his side won the domestic double but he's now, once again, without a club.
From the tactical tweak that changed the Premier League to a bitter ending filled with rows over Virgil van Dijk, Diego Costa and more: How Antonio Conte went from the highest highs to a backdoor exit and a courtroom battle
05/01/22 08:47Conte will relish nothing more than knocking his former employers out of the Carabao Cup, and the first leg at Stamford Bridge promises to be a thriller with Tottenham in resurgent form.
Signing Shevchenko led to Mourinho's downfall, Costa accused the club of treating him like a 'criminal' and Mutu failed a drugs test... Romelu Lukaku joins a long list of unhappy Chelsea strikers after his bombshell interview
04/01/22 16:02In the post-2003 era of Roman Abramovich's ownership, there is a very long list of strikers who have ended up unhappy at the club and Romelu Lukaku is just the latest.
Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa drives round the streets of Brazil in a TRACTOR, after helping Atletico Mineiro to a domestic double
30/12/21 10:24The 33-year-old returned to his homeland in the summer after leaving the Spanish giants in December 2020. Fans are accustomed to seeing high-profile footballers driving flash sportscars.
Antonio Conte still rates Harry Kane as 'world class' despite the Tottenham striker scoring just one Premier League goal this season as they prepare to face title hopefuls Liverpool
18/12/21 06:24The England captain, who won the Premier League Golden Boot last season, has scored just once in 14 appearances this term and has looked a shadow of his usual self.
Veteran strike duo Diego Costa and Hulk help Atletico Mineiro to superb domestic double... as Brazilian giants breeze past Athletico Paranaense 6-1 to add cup trophy to their league title and spark wild celebrations
16/12/21 10:01Just four months after returning to Brazil, Diego Costa became a Serie A champion after he and strike partner Hulk fired Atletico Mineiro to their first title in five decades.
No wonder Harry Kane is excited! Antonio Conte had Romelu Lukaku on fire at Inter Milan and brought the best out of Diego Costa at Chelsea... now the misfiring Spurs star will hope the new boss can get him back to his best
03/11/21 17:01There have been few positives in truth for Kane ever since he stepped out on to the Wembley pitch to lead England in a major tournament final in July, having lost the subsequent match against Italy.
When tonight's visitors Atletico last played at Anfield, Covid was rampant in Madrid. Yet 3,000 of their fans flew in... and the match has since been blamed for 37 deaths. The victims' families have one question: How was it EVER played?
02/11/21 22:32SPECIAL REPORT BY IAN HERBERT: As Liverpool prepare to face Atletico once more, there is a distinct reluctance from those in authority to speak about the decision to stage the game.
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is named in Brazilian media as the footballer at the centre of an alleged betting scandal being probed by police - who seized £1.77million in cash as part of the investigation this year
01/10/21 10:00The 32-year-old, currently playing for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, has been identified by national press in his homeland as the one of the people being investigated by detectives in the state of Sergipe.
Gary Neville insists Romelu Lukaku makes Chelsea 'serious title challengers' and is 'that piece of the jigsaw' the Blues need to win the league as £98m man makes first start at Arsenal
22/08/21 15:05Neville believes the Belgian is exactly 'that piece of the jigsaw' the club needs for a Premier League title push, shortly before his second Chelsea debut, at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.
Diego Costa makes long-awaited return to football as he 'verbally agrees one-year deal with Atletico Mineiro' after his abrupt Atletico Madrid exit nine months ago
12/08/21 12:00Diego Costa has verbally agreed to a one-year deal worth $3million with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro. The deal signals Costa's return to football for the first time in nine months.
Diego Costa fled to Brazil to seal his Chelsea exit, George Best was left in limbo for 10 MONTHS while Spurs have been here before with Bale and Berbatov... What happens when players strike as Harry Kane tries to force through his Man City move?
03/08/21 21:00Harry Kane may be refusing to train with Tottenham in an effort to force through his move to Man City but it's been done before. Here's what happens when footballers go on strike.
Drogba and Costa are club legends but Shevchenko and Torres head a LONG list of expensive failures... every striker signed in the Abramovich era rated as Chelsea open talks for £170m Haaland
08/06/21 13:04Haaland would be just the latest striker signed during the Roman Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge. Some have arrived for astronomical fees, while others were cheaper buys.
Atletico Madrid are back on top! Diego Simeone's side are crowned LaLiga champions for the first time in SEVEN years after Luis Suarez seals dramatic final day win and crushes Real Madrid hearts
22/05/21 17:52REAL VALLADOLID 1-2 ATLETICO MADRID: Suarez admitted he was not prepared for the amount of suffering Atletico go through - but he made sure there were celebrations to make it all worthwhile.
Aymeric Laporte switching allegiances from France will boost Spain's Euro 2020 chances... but the need for a new Diego Costa is greater than another defender whose minutes this summer will depend on whether Sergio Ramos is fit
12/05/21 17:00Before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Spain had a striker problem and coach Vicente del Bosque knew just what to do to remedy it, 'signing' Diego Costa in time for the tournament.
Benfica forced to deny they are set to land Diego Costa ahead of next season after it was claimed ex-Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker had reached an agreement to join Portuguese side
26/03/21 06:47Reports from Spain on Wednesday claimed that Spanish striker Diego Costa had reached an agreement in principle to join Jorge Jesus's side ahead of next season.
Diego Costa ran off to Brazil, Carlos Tevez went on strike and Lionel Messi sent THAT burofax - after Erling Haaland's hissy fit at Borussia Dortmund, here's how other big stars have thrown their toys out of the pram when forcing a move
24/03/21 07:48Speculation over Erling Haaland's future increased at the weekend following his annoyance with Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 draw at Cologne as he stormed off straight after the full-time whistle.
Diego Costa could return to action in Portugal as 'Benfica table two-year contract worth £5m' three months after ex-Chelsea striker was released by Atletico Madrid
08/03/21 16:41The 32-year-old Spain international has been a free agent since Atletico Madrid granted his request to terminate his contract early at the end of December.
Ben Foster calls former Chelsea striker Diego Costa a 'filthy RAT' and Nemanja Vidic 'a sicko' as he names them as his worst opponent and biggest hardman in hilarious interview - but which ex-Man United team-mate is the worst trainer he's ever seen?
08/03/21 09:35Foster, who spent five years at Man United, has opened up on his days in the Premier League, naming his least favourite opponent ever, the biggest hardman and the worst trainer he's come across.
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa 'edges closer to joining Palmeiras - the club he supported as a child - on two-year deal' after leaving Atletico Madrid as he gets set to head home to Brazil
13/02/21 09:41Costa, 32, is reportedly on the verge of signing a two-year deal with the Sao Paulo-based giants, who he has supported since he was a child, with Palmeiras willing to pay him around £2.6million a year.
Manchester City will NOT be signing free agent Diego Costa as Pep Guardiola decides against short-term deal for former Atletico Madrid striker
01/02/21 11:51City have no interest in signing Diego Costa as a short-term measure up front. There have been question marks about Sergio Aguero's fitness and Gabriel Jesus' reliability.
Signing free agent Diego Costa would WIN Manchester City the Premier League, claims Micah Richards, as former defender questions Sergio Aguero's fitness and Gabriel Jesus' reliability
26/01/21 11:00With Sergio Aguero's season blighted by injury and Gabriel Jesus struggling in front of goal, Richards believes that Costa could provide that extra spark between now and the end of the season.
Andre Villas-Boas reveals Diego Costa was offered to him in an anonymous WhatsApp message... but he thought it was a JOKE with Marseille unable to afford the striker's £14m-a-year wages
19/01/21 07:06Former Chelsea striker Costa, 32, is a free agent after Atletico Madrid released him from his £270,000-a-week contract six months early and is searching for a new club.
Atletico Madrid hand Moussa Dembele Diego Costa's old No 19 shirt as they unveil their new signing following six-month loan switch from Lyon
14/01/21 13:53The 24-year-old was presented with the No 19 shirt, which was previously worn by Diego Costa, as he was pictured on the pitch at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium for the first time.
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Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former Reds manager was replaced by Arne Slot
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes
Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor
Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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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
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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!
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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
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
After France win
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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
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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
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw
'Easy' draw
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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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
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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
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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
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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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
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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
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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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
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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
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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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
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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!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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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'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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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'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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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
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly'
Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court
Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville
Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016
New revelations
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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
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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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'
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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
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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
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia
'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out
Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania
Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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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
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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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
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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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
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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!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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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
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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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
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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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
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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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
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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
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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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
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches
Hilarious moment
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***'
Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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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
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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'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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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!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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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
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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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
