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Conor McGregor insists fight with Michael Chandler in December is 'back on the table'... despite Dana White recently stating the UFC were targeting early 2024 for the pay-per-view clash
22/08/23 09:58
The ongoing saga over when Conor McGregor will return to action has taken yet another turn. McGregor has been out of action for more than two years after suffering a devastating leg injury during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. With an arduous recovery process behind him, the Irishman has since returned to training and coached alongside Michael Chandler for the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter....read
Michael Chandler insists a December date for his fight with Conor McGregor 'is not out of the question'... despite Dana White admitting that he is targeting 'early next year' with the Irishman still yet to rejoin the USADA pool
20/08/23 07:57A December date has long been the target for McGregor's return to competition, but scheduling the fight has been complicated by his absence from the UFC's drug testing protocol.
Conor McGregor vows to return to the Octagon in December for a highly-anticipated fight with Michael Chandler - before lining up clashes with Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz
12/08/23 23:37McGregor, whose last bout in UFC came in a defeat to Dustin Poirier over two years ago, said that the anticipated dual with Chandler would precede fights against Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz.
Dana White insists Conor McGregor IS still going to face Michael Chandler in his comeback fight and claims Irishman 'is just f***ing with everybody' by calling out Justin Gaethje
09/08/23 08:56Conor McGregor is definitely still going to fight Michael Chandler next, insists Dana White. 'Yes he's fighting Chandler!', White said on Wednesday. 'He likes to f*** with everybody.'
Justin Gaethje delivers brutal response to Conor McGregor's call-out after gaining revenge on Dustin Poirier with devastating head-kick KO at UFC 291
30/07/23 14:01Justin Gaethje delivered a brutal response to being called out by Conor McGregor on social media following his knockout win over Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City on Saturday night.
Dustin Poirier lauds Justin Gaethje as 'incredible' after being brutally knocked-out by the American at UFC 291
30/07/23 09:03In what is being billed as a Fight of the Year contender, Gaethje enacted revenge on his opponent, landing a right high-kick on the 34-year-old, knocking his opponent to the canvas.
Conor McGregor calls out Justin Gaethje after American's sensational head kick KO of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and says he's the 'real BMF'- despite being lined up to face Michael Chandler
30/07/23 05:48The Notorious called out the American after he became the second BMF champion in history in his rematch with Poirier at UFC 291.
Justin Gaethje delivers INCREDIBLE head kick KO to win BMF title at UFC 291, with 'The Highlight' exacting revenge in rematch with Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City headliner
30/07/23 04:58Justin Gaethje delivered one of the most spectacular moments of a career already stuffed full of highlight-reel footage, knocking out Dustin Poirier with a head kick.
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 291 RECAP: See how all the action unfolded in huge BMF title fight on packed main card of action
29/07/23 23:59Justin Gaethje delivered a career-defining highlight with a ridiculous head kick knock out of Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City on Saturday night.
UFC 291 PREVIEW: Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje II has fight of the year written all over it
27/07/23 20:00Though both could retire having secured their place in the UFC's Hall of Fame for their accomplishments, capturing an undisputed belt no doubt remains their single priority.
EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor could still fight Michael Chandler this year, UFC star's manager admits, as fans wait for official comeback date
14/07/23 15:00EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor's manager has admitted that a return to the octagon could come later this year as fans continue to await his return.
Conor McGregor isn't ruling out WWE move, manager Audie Attar reveals, saying UFC star could 'do it for his family'... in the wake of sexual assault allegations
14/07/23 12:44EXCLUSIVE: Injured Conor McGregor could still return to MMA fighting this year, but his ultimate future may be with the WWE, his manager exclusively tells Mail Sport.
Conor McGregor's broken leg looks better than ever after UFC star drops sparring partner with a BRUTAL liver kick during TUF filming
12/07/23 15:20McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021, when he lost his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier after the Irishman suffered a serious leg break in the first round.
Conor McGregor finally reveals date for UFC comeback in now-deleted tweet... but UFC president Dana White says there is 's***' to do' before a bout with Michael Chandler is made official
11/07/23 09:39McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021, when he lost his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier after the Irishman suffered a serious leg break in the first round.
Conor McGregor insists the 'baddest motherf***** belt' is being lined up for him in future by UFC chief Dana White - and pinpoints exactly when he will beat Michael Chandler
09/07/23 08:17McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021, when he lost his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier after the Irishman suffered a serious leg injury.
Conor McGregor is urged to join OnlyFans by Ebanie Bridges, as the popular boxer and content creator hints that the Irishman 'might have some ideas' of signing up to the site
20/06/23 16:40The UFC star has been out of the octagon for nearly two years after suffering a serious injury against Dustin Poirier, but remains one of the most popular athletes on the planet.
'The BMF title? I don't want this s**t': Islam Makhachev urges Dana White to ditch 'belt for the bums' and predicts Dustin Poirier will beat Justin Gaethje
14/06/23 12:39Islam Makhachev has blasted the 's**t' BMF title and urged Dana White to stop using the belt many regard as a gimmick. Justin Gaethje is fighting Dustin Poirier for the belt.
'These guys have got S***LOADS of money': Dana White casts doubt over Conor McGregor's UFC future as he admits difficulty in 'reeling' the mega-rich star back into fighting... with fans still waiting on date for Michael Chandler clash
05/06/23 09:39McGregor, the only fighter in UFC history to reign as champion in two weight classes simultaneously, is edging closer towards an MMA return after spending two years out of the sport.
EXCLUSIVE: 'If I wasn't busy, it could be catastrophic': Conor McGregor tells Mail Sport why he NEEDS to return to UFC, vows his Michael Chandler fight will be the 'greatest comeback in history' and discusses life as a Netflix star
04/06/23 12:09EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHARLOTTE DALY: After injury problems and successive defeats, Conor McGregor is fully focused on making a splash when he eventually returns to the Octagon this year.
'A whistler is what I call them!': Conor McGregor insists Michael Chandler's shots will be 'whistling by' when they fight, as UFC stars exchange verbal blows in first episode of The Ultimate Fighter
31/05/23 08:36The two UFC fighters are leading teams in the new series before they then fight each other later this year - with a date and venue still to be revealed by organisers.
Conor McGregor's tense Ultimate Fighter showdown with Michael Chandler lasted 30 MINUTES... as 'Notorious' tells his new rival 'I'm gonna PIN YOU' on his UFC comeback
31/05/23 04:01Michael Chandler has revealed he and Conor McGregor's tense showdown in the opening Ultimate Fighter episode lasted for 30 minutes as they were made to wait in a gym during filming.
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 is CONFIRMED for July 29 with the former interim lightweight champions set to battle it out for the vacant 'BMF' title at UFC 291 five years on from their first encounter
16/05/23 23:56Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will go head to head for a second time at UFC 291 this summer, with the vacant 'BMF' title up for grabs in Salt Lake City.
'True champions rise again!': Conor McGregor reveals extended trailer for new Netflix documentary... and insists he's 'still the man to beat in the UFC' as he targets a return to the octagon
09/05/23 17:22'McGregor Forever' is set to be released on the popular streaming website on May 17th and will showcase the journey McGregor has been on in recent years.
'One of life's greatest pleasures': Conor McGregor hits the Las Vegas casinos and goes on lavish spending spree after making a surprise appearance at Gervonta Davis' victory over Ryan Garcia
24/04/23 17:59Conor McGregor splashed the cash at a Las Vegas casino over the weekend as he placed bets on the roulette table following Ryan Garcia's defeat in the ring against Gervonta Davis.
Conor McGregor teases 'quadrilogy' fight with Dustin Poirier after Israel Adesanya won the UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the fourth fight between the pair, with the Irishman currently set to face Michael Chandler later this year
09/04/23 13:46'Notorious' has not fought in the UFC since losing back-to-back fights to Poirier in 2021, with the most recent bout ended by doctor stoppage after McGregor broke his leg.
'It's inevitable': Conor McGregor teases a future in WWE as he posts a picture of himself holding the wrestling and UFC title belts... with the organisation sold to the MMA group in massive £7.53BILLION deal
03/04/23 11:22On his Twitter page, Irish superstar McGregor posted a mocked-up picture of himself holding both a UFC belt - and a championship title belt from wrestling promotion company WWE.
'I'd take him on in the cage... he's too small': Former boxing world champion Carl Froch ramps up his war of words with Conor McGregor by declaring he would beat UFC legend inside the octagon
29/03/23 23:15Former boxing champion Carl Froch has stepped up his war of words with Conor McGregor by declaring he would beat the two-weight UFC champion in a cage fight.
REVEALED: Conor McGregor could make a stunning UFC return at Madison Square Garden in New York or the 100,000-seater AT&T stadium in Dallas for his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021
25/03/23 18:07Dana White claims Conor McGregor's hugely anticipated UFC comeback could be staged at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bulked up Conor McGregor FINALLY comments on his absence from the drug testing pool ahead of his UFC return against Michael Chandler... as the Irishman claims he will NOT have to have to wait the mandatory six months to return to action
16/03/23 10:36Conor McGregor has revealed he is in talks with US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to re-enter their testing pool ahead of a return to the octagon against Michael Chandler later this year.
'I said to him are you alright with 185?': Conor McGregor reveals phone call with 'nice guy' Michael Chandler ahead of their coaching battle on The Ultimate Fighter... but adds he will 'slice through' him when they fight later this year
24/02/23 16:14Conor McGregor has called Michael Chandler a 'nice guy and a good fighter' after exchanging a phone call with the fighter, but added he will 'slice through' him when they fight later this year.
Dustin Poirier attempts to SLAP prankster, who taunts UFC star during open-top Mardi Gras parade with sign repeating Conor McGregor's infamous line: 'Your wife is in my DMs'
22/02/23 15:41Dustin Poirier attempted to slap a fan and had to be restrained after he was confronted by a sign from a heckler reading: 'Your wife is in my DMs.' The Irishman used the line after breaking his leg.
Conor McGregor threatens to 'starve and KILL' British UFC star Tom Aspinall after heavyweight admitted he was 'not that interested' in Irishman's comeback fight with Michael Chandler
21/02/23 11:03Conor McGregor has sent an extraordinary threat to kill Tom Aspinall, after the UFC heavyweight star said he was not interested in the Irishman's comeback. McGregor will face Michael Chandler.
'I've NEVER seen him as pumped as this': Conor McGregor is champing at the bit for UFC return against Michael Chandler and more motivated than ever, reveals Irishman's coach John Kavanagh
17/02/23 17:29McGregor, 34, has been out of the Octagon since breaking his leg in his last outing against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Conor McGregor arrives at UFC's Vegas headquarters to begin preparations for his long-awaited comeback... with Irishman set to fight Michael Chandler after TWO-YEAR absence from the sport
17/02/23 06:01The Irishman, 34, will coach a team of men's bantamweights and lightweights that will rival Chandler's team on the TV show 'The Ultimate Fighter'. They are then expected to fight.
Dana White claims UFC 284 blockbuster between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will be 'one of the biggest fights ever'... but what are the top five pay-per-views in the history of the promotion?
09/02/23 11:43Dana White believes that this weekend's fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will break PPV records, but what are the top five PPVs in UFC history?
Conor McGregor 'has NOT re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool' despite Dana White announcing he'll RETURN to coach The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler in May... with the former champion yet to start UFC's six-month anti-doping programme
05/02/23 09:16Conor McGregor has not re-enrolled in the United States Anti-Doping Agency testing pool according to reports. Dana White announced the fighter would return to coach The Ultimate Fighter in May.
'TUF all my children edition': Dustin Poirier mocks Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler after pair were announced as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter
04/02/23 16:53Poirier was asked for his opinion on the coaches, to which he replied: 'TUF all my children edition'. McGregor has not fought since suffering a broken leg during his defeat to Poirier in 2021.
Conor McGregor v Michael Chandler CONFIRMED: UFC boss Dana White reveals the Irishman's comeback from a broken leg will come AFTER the rivals coach on The Ultimate Fighter this year
04/02/23 15:28There were huge doubts over whether McGregor would ever return to the sport again but he looks set to make a comeback later this year against Chandler.
'Conor McGregor chickened out a long time ago... he hand picks his fights': Charles Oliveira takes swipe at Irishman, insisting 'Notorious' avoids responding to call-outs
02/02/23 10:18Charles Oliveira has hit out at Conor McGregor for 'chickening out' and cherry picking his fights. The Irishman, who has not fought since breaking his leg in 2021, is expected to return this year.
'You should never put your hands on a woman': MMA star Dustin Poirier condemns Dana White after footage emerged of the UFC President slapping his wife during New Year's Eve party
08/01/23 11:02In a row caught on camera between the UFC president and his wife, Dana can be seen saying something before his wife responds by slapping him, prompting White to slap her back.
Dana White admits he 'doesn't know' when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return and denies claims a comeback fight with Michael Chandler has been confirmed
15/12/22 17:07Dana White has admitted he has no idea when Conor McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to UFC and vented his frustration over recent reports.
Conor McGregor is likely to face Michael Chandler next, says UFC chief Dana White - who says he can 'see the light at the end of the tunnel' for the Irishman... but insists he is 'not retiring any time soon'
09/12/22 10:56McGregor - the former lightweight and featherweight champion of the UFC - has not been seen in the octagon since his horrific leg-break and loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Dustin Poirier posts gruesome photo of massively swollen foot after being hospitalized for infection... but still trades barbs with Conor McGregor and tells Nate Diaz he'll 'beat the s*** outta' him
06/12/22 22:53Dustin Poirier has shared a gruesome image of his swollen left foot following a nasty infection. The former interim UFC champ shared a photo of his infected foot Tuesday afternoon, captioned 'Wut da helllll.'
'I'm coming back to put you in a box... I'm sending you off this earth': Conor McGregor issues grim warning to old rival Dustin Poirier as pair talk up FOURTH UFC fight, with Irishman set to return next year
06/12/22 09:47Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier could be on a collision course for a fourth fight after the old rivals traded barbs on social media. Poirier holds a two wins to one advantage.
UFC icon Chael Sonnen insists Conor McGregor is 'CLEAN' and claims the former two-weight champion is just 'having fun with people'... after the Irishman was questioned for taking himself out of the organisation's testing pool
01/12/22 07:56UFC legend Chael Sonnen has no doubts that Conor McGregor is a clean athlete, and has suggested the Irishman knew exactly what he was doing when he left USADA's testing pool.
Conor McGregor announces he is 'clear for testing in February' and will then be booking his UFC return... as the Irishman continues his road to recovery after suffering a broken leg at UFC 264
24/11/22 10:44The 34-year-old Irishman has been out of action since suffering a broken tibia in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 264 in July of last year.
'He had his fingers in my mouth and lifted up...': Dustin Poirier claims Michael Chandler 'FISH-HOOKED' him in illegal move while attempting to secure submission at UFC 281
13/11/22 07:37Dustin Poirier confronted Michael Chandler about illegally 'fish-hooking' him after their UFC 281 clash. 'Diamond' won a hugely entertaining bout but appeared irate in the aftermath.
'I WOULD LOVE IT!': Manchester United fan Conor McGregor claims he's 'requested information' about BUYING Liverpool, after Fenway Sports Group put the Anfield club up for sale for £4bn
08/11/22 21:45With FSG looking to sell the Premier League outfit, McGregor - a known Man United fan - threw his name into the mix as a potential successor to the owners at Anfield via a Q&A on social media.
'I'm feeling crazy confident': Fit-again Conor McGregor reveals he will return to UFC in 'multiple' fights next year after filming a movie with Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal.. and the Irishman insists fighting is 'easier' than being an actor
24/10/22 07:08The 34-year-old is currently filming alongside Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal in a remake of the 1989 film Road House in the Dominican Republic.
Conor McGregor cannot fight for at least SIX MONTHS as he has not undergone a drug test in more than a year, confirms Dana White... with the Irishman's wait for a first fight since July 2021 set to continue
22/10/22 23:01Fighters may not compete in the UFC if they are not in the testing pool for at least six months, which UFC president Dana White has confirmed will be the case for the former two-weight champion.
Conor McGregor is set for a big money comeback with move to UFC's welterweight division - fighting fellow box office star Jorge Masvidal and the Nate Diaz trilogy would make millions... but is the return just about money and new muscle?
10/10/22 20:00Conor McGregor is ready to make his return to the UFC. The Irishman has spent a year out of the sport since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July last year, but looks set for a comeback.
Conor McGregor appears to FINALLY confirm his UFC comeback for 'early 2023' against Justin Gaethje... after massive muscle gain, the Irishman will move up to welterweight in his first bout since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021
09/10/22 09:54There were huge doubts over whether Conor McGregor would ever return to the sport again but he looks set to make a comeback for early 2023.
Khabib Nurmagomedov only practiced 'part-time', according to his former coach Javier Mendez... while the UFC legend's protege Islam Makhachev works full-time in bid for lightweight title
08/10/22 13:00Khabib Nurmagomedov was only a "part-time" fighter during his UFC days, according to an extraordinary claim by his former coach Javier Mendez.
Conor McGregor says his broken leg is now a 'lethal weapon' during Twitter Q&A as he confirms his move up to the UFC's welterweight division and labels Nate Diaz his toughest opponent
05/10/22 09:19Conor McGregor took to Twitter to host a Q&A on Tuesday night and the Irish superstar gave answers to some of his fans' most pressing questions.
Dustin Poirier had agreed to step in and face Nate Diaz just TWO DAYS before UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev weighed seven pounds over the limit, but UFC decided to go with Tony Ferguson at the last minute
30/09/22 14:28Dustin Poirier has revealed that he agreed to face Nate Diaz with just two days notice before UFC 279 after Khamzat Chiamev weighed in at seven pounds over the limit.
USADA reveal Conor McGregor won't return to the UFC for at least another SIX MONTHS due to the Irishman being the only fighter on the roster not to be tested... fueling rumours a return to boxing to face Floyd Mayweather could be his next step
30/09/22 08:11MMA legend Conor McGregor will not be able to fight in the UFC for at least six months due to doping rules, as the Irishman has not been tested since July 2021.
'Why are you acting like you can still fight? Actor': Nate Diaz hits back at Conor McGregor after the Irishman threatened to 'SMASH his jaw in', as speculation continues over a dramatic trilogy between the pair
29/09/22 15:21Conor McGregor hasn't fought since last year when he broke his leg during a defeat to Dustin Poirier but he has regularly developed rifts with rivals online including social media star Hasbulla.
'A friendly affair, I swear': UFC superstar Conor McGregor challenges social media sensation Hasbulla to a sparring match with 'big gloves' as the pair continue to clash online, before the Irishman deletes his tweet AGAIN
29/09/22 09:50Conor McGregor hasn't fought since last year when he broke his leg during a defeat to Dustin Poirier but he has regularly developed rifts with rivals online including Hasbulla, a social media star.
Conor McGregor is 'the only UFC star yet to be drug tested this year' despite rules stating inactive fighters must still take part in USADA's programme... talks of boxing rematch Floyd Mayweather persist, but Irishman IS training for octagon return
26/09/22 08:49McGregor, 34, has been out of action since suffering a gruesome leg break against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, which kept him out of training for close to a year.
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler 'set for UFC 281 on November 12' with lightweight stars due to collide in three-round contest at Madison Square Garden
08/09/22 08:17Contracts are yet to be signed by the fighters after being issued on Tuesday, but there are not expected to be any obstacles blocking Poirier and Chandler's match-up at 155lbs.
'I didn't kick him while he was down': Kamaru Usman responds to Conor McGregor's 't**t got t**tted' comments following knockout loss to Leon Edwards and insists he 'almost felt' for the UFC superstar when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier
07/09/22 11:49Conor McGregor has been slammed by Kamaru Usman for ridiculing him following his knockout defeat to Leon Edwards at UFC 278.
Conor McGregor could be handed a UFC Lightweight title shot upon his long-awaited return from a broken leg, with Charles Oliveira open to facing the former two-weight champion in Brazil if he beats Islam Makhachev
25/08/22 10:13The Notorious is almost fully recovered from the horrific broken leg that he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July. The Irishman's UFC return is officially being pushed back to next year.
Conor McGregor admits he is struggling with his kicking since returning from brutal broken leg... but Irishman still warns he will kick 'garbage' rivals around the cage when he makes his UFC comeback
13/08/22 11:59Conor McGregor has admitted that he can not kick to his best ability in order to get back into the octagon, which will delay his return.
'You're not beating anyone, you're washed': Conor McGregor is mocked on social media as the UFC star labels his next fight in the octagon as the 'biggest sports comeback in all of history'
10/08/22 18:18Connor McGregor is never far away from the headlines and has once again caught the attention of sports fans in a recent post as he announced in a montage video that he will be returning to fight.
Michael Chandler insists a fight with Conor McGregor will 'absolutely' happen despite expected bout with Dustin Poirier... as he says it would be 'foolish' to prioritise showdown with the Irishman
09/08/22 09:11The 36-year-old heavily pushed for a bout against McGregor, but is now lined up for a clash with Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November.
Michael Chandler calls out Conor McGregor AGAIN and claims the pair would put on the 'biggest fight in MMA' right now with the UFC lightweight predicting 'fireworks' if they ever share the octagon
19/07/22 08:52Options are starting to dwindle for Michael Chandler with Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev locked in for a title fight at UFC 280 in October - and so a bout with McGregor appeals.
Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier SEPARATED by security during expletive-laden row in crowd at UFC 276 as lightweight rivals clash in T-Mobile Arena
03/07/22 07:26Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier were separated by security following a heated exchange at UFC 276 on Saturday night.
Conor McGregor parties with Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright at his Black Forge Inn as the pair catch up over a pint of Guinness in Dublin
27/06/22 10:10The ex-West Ham, Crystal Palace and Celtic man shared a video with his Instagram followers of himself and McGregor enjoying the entertainment on offer at The Black Forge Inn.
'Something like a phenomenon!': Conor McGregor edges closer to UFC return as he uploads clip of him kicking a heavy bag with his injured left leg... almost a year on from breaking his tibia in Dustin Poirier loss
12/06/22 22:26McGregor, who snapped his left tibia in his last fight back in July last year, has posted an video on Instagram of a training session where he kicks a heavy bag with his formerly injured left leg.
Conor McGregor should ignore Mike Tyson's advice and 'go for the BIGGEST fight possible', urges UFC legend Mike Bisping despite the Irishman's losing streak and year-long absence from the sport
05/06/22 17:29Former UFC Middleweight Champion Mike Bisping has warned Conor McGregor against taking an easy fight for his comeback, despite advice from Mike Tyson
Michael Chandler tells Dustin Poirier to 'zip it' and claims lightweight rival 'has lost his shine' after 'Diamond' slammed him for lack of defensive skills and lunging approach
02/06/22 10:06Michael Chandler has told Dustin Poirier to 'zip it' and claims his lightweight rival 'lost his shine'. Fresh from his incredible KO win over Tony Ferguson, Chandler is deliberating his next move.
Dustin Poirier admits he is 'p****d off' at himself for accepting Colby Covington fight and explains U-turn, as he brands rival 'a fake who is everything I dislike about MMA'
17/05/22 09:09Dustin Poirier has explained his dramatic U-turn to accept a proposed fight with bitter rival Colby Covington. 'Diamond' changed his stance when the call came from the UFC.
Michael Chandler shuts down talk of Dustin Poirier fight after feeling 'completely disregarded' by him and questions pay-per-view appeal of 'Diamond' compared to Nate Diaz
12/05/22 08:03Michael Chandler has shut down talk of a fight with Dustin Poirier and claims 'Diamond' completely disregarded him when he joined the UFC. Poirier recently tweeted his interest.
Tony Ferguson hits out at Dustin Poirier for 'hiding' and warns Conor McGregor 'I'll see you soon' after Irishman compared his face to a chicken nugget following UFC 274 knockout
10/05/22 08:19Tony Ferguson has hit out at both Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor following his UFC 274 knockout defeat. 'El Cucuy' was savagely beaten by a front kick from Michael Chandler.
Charles Oliveira tops a jam-packed card as he puts his lightweight belt on the line against dangerous Justin Gaethje this weekend at UFC 274: Everything to know ahead of the event
02/05/22 08:14Oliveira claimed a stunning win over Dustin Poirier last year to retain his title and extend his ever-growing winning streak to 10, while Gaethje outpointed Michael Chander.
Conor McGregor should have 'tune-up fight' against someone 'who might not be dangerous enough to beat him' when he returns from broken leg, claims Daniel Cormier
28/04/22 13:17Conor McGregor needs a 'tune-up' fight when he returns to action following his broken leg last year, according to Daniel Cormier. He has won only one fight in the octagon since 2016.
'Justin Gaethje is coming out with a lot of bulls***': Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above 'mind games' ahead of UFC 274 showdown after American branded him 'a quitter'
26/04/22 14:56Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above the mind games presented to him by Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 274. Prior to Oliveira's win over Dustin Poirier, Gaethje branded the champion 'a quitter'.
Dustin Poirier claims UFC are 'probably' waiting for Conor McGregor to return before scheduling a FOURTH fight between the two arch-rivals... as Irishman continues to step up his recovery from his horrific injury
15/04/22 14:30The American - nicknamed the Diamond - has expressed his frustration with UFC bosses over them not scheduling a fight for him since he lost out on the lightweight title in December.
Conor McGregor spars for the FIRST time since his horror leg break in trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier last year, as the outspoken Irishman ramps up his training for a UFC comeback this summer
14/04/22 13:15The 33-year-old has been out of action since suffering a gruesome leg break during his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier last July, spending the last nine months recovering from the injury.
Conor McGregor's trainer explains why the Irish bash artist now looks like a bodybuilder - and reveals the hidden talent all top MMA fighters possess
09/04/22 06:08Conor McGregor is bigger than he has ever been in his career and is looking to add a fresh welterweight title to his colllection. His trainer John Kavanagh explains why he has bulked up
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
