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Francis Ngannou claims that Anthony Joshua doesn't 'have the strength' to win their highly-anticipated Saudi clash... as former UFC champion issues chilling warning to British star
31/01/24 08:56
Francis Ngannou has claimed that Anthony Joshua doesn't 'have the strength' to win their upcoming boxing clash. Ngannou is set to face Joshua in Saudi Arabia on March 8, after the Brit's bout with Deontay Wilder fell through after the American's defeat to Joseph Parker at the 'Day of Reckoning' card. Wilder's defeat opened the door for former UFC champion Ngannou to take on Joshua, despite having lost the only professional boxing fight of his career. ...read
Francis Ngannou tells Deontay Wilder to 'get it together' and fight him in the future after his crushing defeat by Joseph Parker... as he prepares to face Anthony Joshua
23/01/24 16:50Wilder looks like a broken man after he was comprehensively outclassed by the Kiwi fighter, who earned a unanimous points victory over the ex-heavyweight world champion.
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou cross paths for the first time since their Battle of the Baddest clash in Saudi Arabia... with the Gypsy King joking the ex-UFC champion is still 'a big lad'
22/01/24 10:52Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou crossed paths for this first time since their Battle of the Baddest clash in Saudi Arabia last year. The pair were seen shaking hands at the Joy Awards in Riyadh.
Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn sign contracts for Queensberry vs Matchroom five-fight card in Saudi Arabia which they've already had a £1MILLION bet over... and could feature long-awaited Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury bout
18/01/24 23:24Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn have signed contracts for the mouthwatering Queensberry vs Matchroom boxing fight card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
John Fury says nothing will compare to the night Tyson beat Wladimir Klitschko and claims the Gypsy King is only facing Usyk to 'close people's mouths' before stating his son, 35, has 'years left in the game'
18/01/24 16:19John Fury says nothing will compare to the night Tyson beat Klitschko and claims the Gypsy King is only facing Usyk to 'close people's mouths', but insists his son has 'years left in the game'.
John Fury insists Tyson's style from the Deontay Wilder trilogy will NOT beat 'world class Usyk'... calling the Bronze Bomber 'a one trick pony that couldn't actually box' before airing his concerns over his son's training camp in Saudi Arabia
18/01/24 15:27John Fury is adamant Tyson Fury must make stylistic changes to be in with a chance of beating Oleksandr Usyk as he believes the Ukrainian is a 'world class boxer' with superb 'coordination'.
Lennox Lewis questions whether Anthony Joshua will deserve an undisputed fight against Tyson Fury if he beats Francis Ngannou - as he names the two boxers he should fight next
18/01/24 11:00The British boxing legend, 58, is a three-time heavyweight champion and the last to hold the undisputed championship.
Saudi Arabia want to host a dream Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren card, and there could be a £1m wager at stake! Anthony Joshua facing Tyson Fury is the obvious main event... but who else could feature?
16/01/24 18:00Warren is very confident that his boxers will come out on top, and told Mail Sport that he would be willing to place a £1m bet with Hearn on the overall outcome of the night.
Frank Warren makes a MILLION pound bet with arch-rival Eddie Hearn after Saudi Arabia request dream Matchroom vs Queensberry card headlined by Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury as the rival promoters prepare to go head-to-head
16/01/24 09:02The legendary boxing promoter was speaking with Mail Sport's Charlotte Daly after the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou press conference.
Anthony Joshua vows not to underestimate Francis Ngannou and believes he has the upper hand in their Saudi Arabian fight in March...after watching UFC legend knock down Tyson Fury and narrowly lose to the heavyweight champion
15/01/24 20:00Joshua, having resurrected his own career in Saudi Arabia last month by toppling Otto Wallin, came face to face with Ngannou at the glitzy London media launch of their upcoming fight.
Francis Ngannou insists he was ROBBED against Tyson Fury as he prepares to take on Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia in March... with the ex-UFC star admitting he's 'sceptical of getting involved in boxing's politics'
15/01/24 19:45The former UFC heavyweight champion shocked the Gypsy King - and the boxing world - with a performance that included a third round knockdown of the Brit.
Francis Ngannou hits back at Eddie Hearn's suggestion that he will be 'easy work' for Anthony Joshua... as the former MMA star claims his opponent 'doesn't have a chin' ahead of March 8 fight
13/01/24 12:31Ngannou is set to face Joshua in Saudi Arabia on March 8, with Joshua's promoter Hearn suggesting that the outcome of that fight is a foregone conclusion.
Ricky Hatton questions how much Tyson Fury 'has got left' in boxing following his trilogy series with Deontay Wilder... as the Gypsy King prepares to take on Oleksandr Usyk
13/01/24 09:49After drawing his initial fight with Wilder in 2018, Fury managed to get the better of him in 2020 and 2021. The grueling series clearly had a significant impact on Fury physically.
Meet 'the new AJ': Moses Itauma threw up after boxing for the first time but he could 'f*** around' in the gym... now he's aiming to break Mike Tyson's record of being the youngest world champion
09/01/24 17:00It comes as no surprise that Moses Itauma has been tipped to succeed AJ as the golden boy of British boxing. But, who is the youngster poised to carry the torch for the next generation of talent?
Anthony Joshua takes on a bizarre liger animal in tug-of-war during his trip to exotic zoo in Dubai... as British boxing star also strikes a pose alongside a baby lion and snakes
09/01/24 16:48The British boxing star will no doubt be starting his preparations for an upcoming fight with MMA-fighter-turned-boxer Francis Ngannou in March, which was recently announced.
REVEALED: Anthony Joshua will bank jaw-dropping career payday for his Saudi fight with Francis Ngannou... while the former UFC star 'will receive DOUBLE the amount' he made from his controversial loss to Tyson Fury
09/01/24 16:20The British heavyweight was set to fight Deontay Wilder, only for their bout to collapse after the American's defeat to Joseph Parker at the 'Day of Reckoning' card just before Christmas.
Francis Ngannou reveals a rematch with Tyson Fury WILL happen as the former UFC heavyweight champion hints at a potential date between the heavyweight stars
09/01/24 12:54Ngannou showed that he is capable of competing with the best in the division and is already eyeing up a rematch with 'The Gypsy King.'
Tyson Fury 'could PULL OUT' of his undisputed world title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, claims former welterweight champion - who says the Gypsy King may not want any more 'hard nights' in his career
07/01/24 13:03Fury is set to go up against the Ukrainian fighter for all the marbles in Saudi Arabia next month after negotiations stretching back to last year - but is coming off the back of a nervy win over Ngannou.
The date for Anthony Joshua's clash with Francis Ngannou is CONFIRMED, with British superstar and ex-UFC champion going toe-to-toe over 10 rounds in Saudi Arabia
06/01/24 11:01Joshua had been provisionally scheduled to face Deontay Wilder following his win over Otto Wallin. However, that deal broke down after Wilder lost to Joseph Parker.Anthony Joshua's huge showdown with Francis Ngannou is CONFIRMED, with British superstar and ex-UFC champion going toe-to-toe over 10 rounds
05/01/24 21:46The exact date for the mega-money bout between AJ and Ngannou will announced at a press conference in London on January 15. Joshua had been scheduled to face Deontay Wilder.
Anthony Joshua's former trainer insists the Brit would have an 'easy fight' against Francis Ngannou if they face each other next and says the bout 'shouldn't even be sanctioned'
03/01/24 15:52Garcia worked with Joshua for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022, but was unable to help him reclaim his world titles as the Ukrainian earned a narrow points win.
Francis Ngannou broke into heavyweight boxing's top 10 rankings after his impressive performance against Tyson Fury last year... but who should the former UFC champion fight next?
02/01/24 17:00Francis Ngannou may have officially lost to Tyson Fury on his professional boxing debut but there is no doubt that it that it was a moral victory for the former UFC champion.
With a potential Jon Jones superfight hanging in the balance, Tom Aspinall faces an uncertain 2024 as the UFC interim heavyweight champion is forced to weigh up his options
01/01/24 18:00In the meantime, the most promising heavyweight to emerge in the last decade may be forced to spend upwards of a year on the sidelines, waiting to take on the winner.
Mike Tyson sees in the New Year at a swanky yacht party in St Barts as the former world heavyweight champion kicks back and relaxes with friends on the Caribbean island
01/01/24 16:28Tyson, who still holds the record as the youngest world heavyweight champion in history, could be seen chatting with some pals as he saw in 2024 on the luxurious Caribbean island.
Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua's next fight is being planned for March in Saudi Arabia... with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou named as a potential opponent
01/01/24 14:51Hearn named three potential opponents for an event in Saudi Arabia but insisted that a clash against the winner of Fury and Usyk remains their main target.
THE SPORTING YEAR OF 2023 - PICTURE SPECIAL: Man City conquer club football, Stuart Broad's perfect farewell and Tyson Fury is sent crashing to the mat by Francis Ngannou... sport's most iconic moments of the year gone by
31/12/23 13:28The year of 2023 has now come and gone but it's left behind a remarkable 12 months of sport. Here, Mail Sport looks back at the storylines and stunning pictures that accompany them.
Kanye West stuns fans on Instagram as he wears a lower-league team's niche goalkeeper shirt... and it's not the first time the rapper has worn bizarre kits!
29/12/23 09:40Kanye West has baffled fans online by wearing an old English club goalkepeer jersey in an Instagram post - but its not the first time he's gone for an unusual kit choice.
Eddie Hearn, Lennox Lewis and Amir Khan pile praise on 'f***ing amazing' Anthony Joshua after 'dominant' win over Otto Wallin... and impressed Francis Ngannou is even pitching to fight him next
24/12/23 10:22It was a mature, dominant performance to mark boxing's 'Day of Reckoning' in Saudi Arabia - and his peers, fellow boxers and promoters, were left blown away by his performance.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Deontay Wilder's loss against Joseph Parker after targeting the Bronze Bomber for mixed rules fight: 'Licking my lips after watching this fight'
24/12/23 00:23Joseph Parker claimed victory over Wilder via unanimous decision, and it caught the attention of Ngannou, who recently confirmed that 'discussions' were ongoing with Wilder's camp.
Conor McGregor flies to Saudi Arabia to attend blockbuster 'Day of Reckoning' fight after watching Tyson Fury beat Francis Ngannou ring-side... as MMA star plots his own return to the octagon in 2024
23/12/23 07:53Saturday night's card is one of the most star-studded in recent memory, as the Kingdom continues its bombastic expansion into investing in boxing matches.
John Fury slams Tyson Fury's training camp for Oleksandr Usyk showdown as a 'circus' and admits he's concerned his son will LOSE the blockbuster unification fight
17/12/23 12:52Fury will go head-to-head with the Ukrainian on February 17 in Saudi Arabia to unify all four WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts and crown an undisputed champion.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 50 goals and earned a cool £175MILLION this year... but the Portuguese superstar has endured housing problems, had to deny 'completely false' cheating claims and faces a $1BILLION US lawsuit as he looks to a better 2024
16/12/23 08:40The last 12 months has seen perhaps the biggest change for the Portuguese superstar during his footballing career. Ending his time in European football and making the move to Saudi Arabia.
'It's not in my time frame': Anthony Joshua tells Laura Woods he's no longer a challenger to become undisputed world heavyweight champion, claiming he was left 'grieving' upon realising he may never achieve the feat
13/12/23 21:17The 34-year-old is set to take on Otto Wallin on December 23 in a blockbuster night of boxing that will also see Deontay Wilder face Joseph Parker in another big heavyweight dust-up.
Francis Ngannou insists boxers 'cannot mess with him' in the octagon as he calls out heavyweight star Anthony Joshua for mixed rules fight
09/12/23 14:04Francis Ngannou has called out Anthony Joshua to a mixed rules fight in the octagon as he continues to target top heavyweight boxers after previously impressing against Tyson Fury.
Saudi minister urges broadcasters to reduce pay-per-view prices for epic Day of Reckoning card on December 23 'to offer exceptional value'... after fans in the US were charged $80 to watch Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
07/12/23 12:53CHARLOTTE DALY: The heavily stacked card, dubbed 'The Day of Reckoning', will see the likes of Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker fight on the same night.
Francis Ngannou confirms 'discussions' with Deontay Wilder over a mixed rules fight are 'TRUE' after rumours... as the former UFC heavyweight champion insists he wants to face 'only the top fighters'
03/12/23 08:59Wilder is planning on crossing over to MMA and fighting in UFC before retiring from professional sport, although a deal with Ngannou is yet to be reached.
Ashley Roberts looks sensational in a strapless faux leather gown with racy thigh-high split as she attends the star-studded Kylie Minogue event
01/12/23 20:26The former Pussycat Doll, 42, sent temperatures soaring in a strapless burgundy gown with matching boots as she attended An Audience with Kylie Minogue on Friday night.
Zhilei Zhang claims he WAS in negotiations to fight Francis Ngannou on December 23rd card - but insists the MMA fighter-turned-boxer 'didn't want to do it'
01/12/23 10:48EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: Zhilei Zhang has revealed that he was in talks to fight Francis Ngannou in December - before the Cameroonian pulled out of negotiations.
UFC star Tom Aspinall claims he has NO interest in a boxing fight, despite previously training with Tyson Fury... as interim heavyweight champion insists his only goal is to become the 'undisputed' king
30/11/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: British UFC star Tom Aspinall has admitted that he has no interest in a boxing match while he waits for unify his interim heavyweight title.
Tyson Fury DOES care about becoming undisputed world champion when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk, his father John tells The Hook... after the Gypsy King compared it to climbing Mount Everest for the 16th time!
28/11/23 17:12Fury claimed 'I'm not interested in undisputed, honestly' ahead of his eagerly-awaited title fight against Oleksandr Usyk on February 17.
EXCLUSIVE: John Fury hits out at son Tyson's 'f***ing stupid game plan' against Francis Ngannou and claims he 'didn't look right'... as he tells the Gypsy King he needs to 'change everything' to beat Oleksandr Usyk
24/11/23 09:15EXCLUSIVE: The Gypsy King edged to a split decision victory over the MMA star in the epic crossover bout in Saudi Arabia last month and looked flat - being sent to the canvas in round three.
Dominic Cooper takes his 1976 Ferrari for a spin as he bumps into boxer Derek Chisora at the car wash
23/11/23 16:45The Mamma Mia star, 45, bumped into boxer Derek Chisora, 39, at the car wash, with the duo stopping for a chat.
Tyson Fury will fight Oleksandr Usyk in February, while Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are in action before Christmas... now the puzzle is coming together, here's how the heavyweight division is shaping up
21/11/23 21:00What should have been a quiet week for the heavyweight scene ended up being one of the most defining moments for the division. So, how is the heavyweight division shaping up?
Ashley Roberts ensures all eyes are on her in daring sheer black dress as she attends Global's Make Some Noise charity gala
21/11/23 20:32The former Pussycat Dolls star, 42, ensured all eyes were on her as she attended Global's Make Some Noise Night charity gala at The Londoner Hotel on Tuesday.
Mastermind behind Tyson Fury's blockbuster fight with Oleksandr Usyk and the upcoming 'Day of Reckoning' in Saudi Arabia Turki Alalshikh poses with boxing legends including Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis in star-studded photo
20/11/23 16:54Saudi Arabia has become a major player in world boxing with regards to staging the planet's biggest fights - and Alashikh's profile has soared as a result.
Cristiano Ronaldo's watch obsession has EXPLODED since his Saudi move as he dishes them out as gifts - but will he ever eclipse the £1.6MILLION timepiece from his Juventus days?
19/11/23 09:33Despite arguably working harder than anyone to remain one of the world's best footballers, Ronaldo has also ensured he has time for hobbies away from the pitch.
Oleksandr Usyk claims he is 'singing and dancing in Tyson Fury's head' as the Ukrainian laughs off the Gypsy King's attempted mind games ahead of undisputed heavyweight title clash
18/11/23 16:11Tyson Fury dubbed his Ukrainian foe a 'ugly little sausage man' ahead of their press conference, proving that the mind games have already begun. Usyk wasted no time hitting back.
Amanda Holden accidentally FLASHES fans as she lifts up her top while showing off her outfit
17/11/23 12:33The presenter, 52, was sharing the details of her look while at work at Heart Radio when she showed a little more than she bargained for.
EXCLUSIVE: Frank Warren claims Tyson Fury launching insults at Oleksandr Usyk during explosive press conference was due to his 'frustration' at delays to undisputed showdown
16/11/23 22:45The Gypsy King will meet the Ukranian fighter on February 17 next year after initially switching their date from December 23 following Fury's need for additional recovery time after facing Ngannou.
Tyson Fury admits he's been boozing and 'eating s***' since beating Ngannou... as he hits out at Eddie Hearn and claims he 'doesn't care' about Usyk showdown
16/11/23 20:13EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TYSON FURY: The Gypsy King will go toe-to-toe with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on February 17, to unify the titles for the first time since 1999.
Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk reveals the reason behind the date for crunch world title showdown with Tyson Fury - but warns the fight might not 'definitely happen' following protracted talks
16/11/23 17:55EXCLUSIVE: After his close contest with Francis Ngannou , which Fury won via split decision, his promoter Frank Warren confirmed the clash with Usyk would instead take place early next year.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is CONFIRMED for February 17 in Saudi Arabia... with the blockbuster undisputed heavyweight bout finally announced after more than a year of talks
16/11/23 17:44JEFF POWELL: Tyson Fury is back on the hustings, banging the drum for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk to resolve who will become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury claims his fight against Francis Ngannou 'went really well' despite his narrow victory... as the Gypsy King says 'I got paid, got laid and am now on to my next fight'
16/11/23 17:04It was the first time Ngannou had stepped into the boxing ring yet he showed no signs of being a novice, before Fury was handed a split decision win by 94-95, 95-94, 96-93.
Tyson Fury calls Oleksandr Usyk an 'ugly little SAUSAGE man' as the Gypsy King hurls insults at his rival ahead of press conference confirming their long-awaited clash
16/11/23 16:53The Gypsy King was due to tussle with Uysk on December 23 after nearly a year's worth of negotiations between the two camps, but Fury's clash with Ngannou forced a delay.
Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts get into the festive spirits as they share a kiss under the mistletoe while dressed up as 'sexy reindeers'
16/11/23 16:11The presenters looked incredible as they slipped into off-the-shoulder skintight reindeer costumes complete with white fur tails.
Deontay Wilder hints that Anthony Joshua fight is finally AGREED, as the American posts picture alongside promoter Eddie Hearn insisting 'boxing fans WILL get what they want'
16/11/23 14:03Wilder abandoned his feud with AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn to post a photo alongside him and suggest to fans that the fight is on. It comes after he accused Matchroom of rejecting £40m for the fight.
EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder reveals Anthony Joshua turned down £40MILLION to fight him... but points the finger at former two-time world champion's Matchroom promoters
16/11/23 00:02EXCLUSIVE: Deontay Wilder has accused Anthony Joshua of turning down a $50million (£40m) offer to fight him, insisting the Briton's management 'held him back' from a potential fight.
Conor McGregor claims he WILL make near three-year UFC comeback in April as he insists he is 'IN' for UFC 300 - despite his coach John Kavanagh saying he would not return until next summer
15/11/23 21:38His comeback had been thrown up in the air again when John Kavanagh, McGregor's coach, said earlier this week that despite hopes for a return next Spring, this was unlikely to be the case.
Anthony Joshua WILL fight on the same card as Deontay Wilder with former heavyweight world champion set to face Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia on December 23
15/11/23 18:47Anthony Joshua will fight on the same bill as Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia on December 23 when he will take on Sweden's Otto Wallin in the Middle East.
Francis Ngannou is given a top TEN heavyweight ranking by the WBC after his first pro boxing fight following impressive performance against Tyson Fury... despite split decision loss
15/11/23 09:04The Cameroonian put in an incredible performance against Tyson Fury in their 'Battle of the Baddest' clash in Saudi Arabia last month - knocking the WBC champion to the canvas in the third round.
Anthony Joshua's Saudi Arabia fight date set to be announced in press conference TONIGHT, as details of suit fittings and unsigned contracts are revealed on The Hook
14/11/23 22:29Both Joshua and Eddie Hearn met with Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh on Monday, but as of 6pm yesterday evening no contract had been signed by the former heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury's long-awaited showdown with Oleksandr Usyk 'is FINALLY set to take place in early 2024' after December 23 date was pushed back following Gypsy King's crossover win over Francis Ngannou
14/11/23 21:03Following Fury's encounter with Francis Ngannou in their 'Battle of the Baddest' clash last month, organisers put the breaks on their face-off in a bid to give Fury more time to ready himself.
Amanda Holden turns heads in a fitted blue midi while Ashley Roberts flashes her toned legs in a wrap dress as they brave the rain after Heart FM show
14/11/23 13:22The BGT judge, 52, stunned in a blue midi dress and cerulean coat - while Ashley, 42, oozed chic in a snake-skin print dress as they departed Heart FM radio studios.
John Kavanagh confirms Conor McGregor's return to the UFC has been DELAYED again, as he claims the Irishman will likely fight in 'summer' as opposed to original April date
14/11/23 08:57McGregor has not fought inside the octagon since July 2021, when he suffered a consecutive defeat to American lightweight Dustin Poirier.
Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts mirror one another's style as they depart Heart FM radio studios in chic pink and white ensembles
13/11/23 12:04The blonde duo mirrored one another's style as they stepped out of Global Radio studios in similar vibes on Monday.
Conor McGregor's manager refuses to rule out future fight with Jake Paul, as he admits the UFC legend will 'look at options' after making a return to the octagon
13/11/23 08:04McGregor and Paul have previously traded verbal blows online, such as when the UFC lambasted latter's victory over Nate Diaz back in August.
Cristiano Ronaldo is loving life as the centre of attention in Saudi Arabia, while Lionel Messi lives in a £7.3m apartment and has been spotted in Miami's supermarkets - but how do their new home lives compare?
12/11/23 09:50Along with their supremacy in the upper echelons of European football, they have both switched their surroundings for pastures new over the past year.
Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder 'are finalising deals to fight separate bouts on the same night in Saudi Arabia in December' - with showdown between former heavyweight world champions eyed for next year
11/11/23 11:25The event was slated to be headlined by a clash between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to determine the division's first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis.
EXCLUSIVE: UFC chief Dana White reveals Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon NEXT SUMMER and says pair spoke yesterday... after Irishman had previously teased an April fight
10/11/23 18:57White, who is in New York City for UFC 295 this Saturday at Madison Square Garden, said he spoke to McGregor yesterday regarding his return.
Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua is working with Tyson Fury's former coach Ben Davison... days after AJ said he would be 'up for' a long-mooted fight against The Gypsy King
10/11/23 18:56Davison lived with Fury for 14 months as he fought mental demons, helped him lose 100 pounds and return to the ring in 2018, and drilled him to within a couple of scorecards of the WBC title.
Oleksandr Usyk hopes Tyson Fury heavyweight unification fight can take place in February but says he will 'only be sure' the bout happens when he 'hears the sound of the bell'... as he makes surprise admission about the Gypsy King
10/11/23 18:32Fury was knocked to the floor in the early stages of his fight with Francis Ngannou, and he will now have more time to recover before putting his WBC belt on the line when he faces Usyk.
Tyson Fury included in Shakur Stevenson's top five pound-for-pound fighters in the world... but featherweight star omits TWO boxing icons from coveted list
10/11/23 15:59While 'Sugar' has included 'The Gypsy King' in his coveted list, there is no room for two boxing legends.
Frank Warren teases 'historical' night of boxing on December 23 - but the card WON'T feature Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk as fans wait for date of rescheduled clash to be released
10/11/23 12:28A black eye and a cut forehead were among the injuries inflicted on the 35-year-old by Ngannou, which prompted a delay to his meeting with Usyk factoring in increased recovery time.
Can Tom Aspinall smash through self-proclaimed 'brick wall' Sergei Pavlovich? Stats show UFC 295 rivals are closely matched on the feet but British star's brilliant ground game could be key
08/11/23 19:02Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich have been on a collision course for some time as the next generation of top UFC heavyweights.
Deontay Wilder reveals plans to cross over to MMA and fight in the UFC before retiring... with Francis Ngannou revealing how the Bronze Bomber is already several months into training!
08/11/23 17:49Deontay Wilder is planning on crossing over to MMA and fighting in the UFC before retiring from professional sport. He has been training MMA for the last couple of months to prepare.
Oleksandr Usyk confirms the dates he wants to fight Tyson Fury on after agreeing to push back their super-fight from December 23 following Gypsy King's injury in Francis Ngannou victory
08/11/23 13:34The heavyweight champion was set to fight the Gypsy King on December 23, but the bout's timeline has been shifted following Fury's clash with Francis Ngannou .
Francis Ngannou could beat Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder after his 'unbelievable' performance against Tyson Fury, claims UFC star Tom Aspinall... and says a bout against either fighter would be 'incredible'
08/11/23 11:22Ngannou stunned the boxing world by dropping the WBC world champion in the third round of their 'Battle of the Baddest' showdown in Saudi Arabia - before the Gypsy King won controversially.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to make an announcement on date of their undisputed world title fight THIS WEEK, the Ukrainian star's promoter Alexander Krassyuk tells The Hook
07/11/23 22:14Fury and Usyk are set to stage the first heavyweight fight for all of the marbles since 1997 and are believed to be planning a bout for February 2024 - having initially planned a showdown for December.
How Sergei Pavlovich became the UFC's most feared man: Russian heavyweight has SIX first-round KOs in a row and more knockdowns per fight than anyone in HISTORY, as he gears up for Tom Aspinall showdown at UFC 295
07/11/23 22:00Over the last five years, Sergei Pavlovich has established himself as one of the UFC's most fearsome heavy-hitters, especially now Francis Ngannou has left the organisation.
Tyson Fury is a 'random-thought generator', claims Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk... as he hits out at the Gypsy King delaying their world title showdown on Mail Sport's new boxing podcast THE HOOK
07/11/23 18:00However, after his close contest with Francis Ngannou, which Fury won via split decision, his promoter Frank Warren confirmed the clash with Usyk would instead take place early next year.
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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
