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Tyson Fury tells Rio Ferdinand that he would be 'RIDICULED' if he lost to Francis Ngannou... as he makes the Man United legend laugh by comparing a potential defeat to the Red Devils losing 7-0 to Liverpool
28/09/23 17:19
Tyson Fury has told Rio Ferdinand that losing to Francis Ngannou would be just as humiliating as Manchester United's 7-0 thumping by Liverpool last season. The Gypsy King is set to face the former UFC heavyweight champion in a crossover bout in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Fury, who is undefeated in 34 professional fights, is the resounding favourite to beat Ngannou who is stepping inside the boxing ring for the very first time....read
Francis Ngannou 'will get smashed to bits' against Tyson Fury, claims John Fury... as he mocks the former MMA star after his 'disgrace' of a public workout and insists he 'won't get out the first round' if he fights like that
28/09/23 08:58John Fury couldn't believe what he was watching, and hit out at Ngannou's slow punches, while he also rubbished his chances of causing an upset against the Gypsy King next month.
Francis Ngannou claims Tyson Fury is trying to 'trick people' by calling himself a 'fat pig' and grabbing his love handles on stage but insists he won't fall for it: 'He's the best f***ing boxer!'
27/09/23 18:44CHARLOTTE DALY IN LAS VEGAS: The pair faced-off for the first time during their press conference in London earlier this month, with Fury ripping off his shirt during their stare down.
Francis Ngannou reveals his combined salary from his entire MMA career wouldn't cover 'half' of his PFL debut purse as he opens up on life changing amount of money
27/09/23 18:07CHARLOTTE DALY IN LAS VEGAS: Ngannou had been trying to negotiate a new contract with the UFC for more than two years before Dana White announced that he had been released.
Francis Ngannou urges the commission to 'do their job' and check Tyson Fury's gloves properly ahead of their crossover bout after Deontay Wilder previously complained they were a 'secret weapon'
27/09/23 17:33Francis Ngannou has doubled down on his claims about Tyson Fury 's gloves and urged the commission to 'do their job' properly by reviewing the Gypsy King's gloves in detail before their bout.
Tyson Fury's wife Paris claims the heavyweight world champion can 'keep going until he's FORTY' - as the Gypsy King is still 'at the top of his game'
24/09/23 15:02The 'Gypsy King' will take on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou next month, but had indicated that he had nothing left to achieve in boxing and retirement was on the cards.
Francis Ngannou insists Tyson Fury's boxing gloves 'have no protection' and demands they are checked before their heavyweight showdown after Deontay Wilder previously complained they were a 'secret weapon'
23/09/23 10:03Francis Ngannou has questioned the legitimacy of Tyson Fury's boxing gloves after expressing concern ahead of their heavyweight showdown taking place in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou reveals what huge Tyson Fury fight payday will mean to him after growing up in poverty in Cameroon, with ex-UFC champion remembering his mum's worries about food
19/09/23 08:57Francis Ngannou spent his childhood worrying about his family and felt 'powerless' as them worry about what food they could eat, the clothes on their backs and the healthcare they couldn't afford.
Tyson Fury labels Netflix show about his family 'BULLS***'... as the Gypsy King hits out at its lack of detail, insisting they should have filmed him 'taking a s*** and in the bath'
18/09/23 15:59'At Home With The Furys' has been hugely popular on Netflix since being released last month, immediately rising to the top of the streaming service's charts.
EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury has no interest in fighting Anthony Joshua and tells his British rival to 'get to the back of the queue'
17/09/23 11:32Tyson Fury has no interest in fighting Anthony Joshua despite the fact boxing fans are longing for an all-British bout between the two heavyweights.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk's fight 'could happen as early as December', claims Gypsy King's promoter Bob Arum - who insists the bout 'will happen sooner rather than later'
16/09/23 23:23Arum, the head of Top Rank, is promoting WBC champion Fury's upcoming fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury opens up on wife Paris's struggles knowing he could be 'killed in the ring', the 'pressure' of fight night... and his plans to become a Hollywood star
16/09/23 10:30The Gypsy King - who is 13 years and 11 months into his professional boxing career - has fought 34 times with 33 wins, no losses, and one draw. But that isn't enough.
Frank Warren reveals the only way Francis Ngannou could beat Tyson Fury in their Saudi Arabian bout and opens up on the undisputed heavyweight contest with Oleksandr Usyk
16/09/23 08:52Frank Warren says the only was Francis Ngannou could possibly beat Tyson Fury during their bout in Saudi Arabia next month is by knocking him out.
EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury has no interest in fighting Oleksandr Usyk and says unifying doesn't mean 's***' to him before naming Jon Jones as his next opponent
15/09/23 08:17Tyson Fury doesn't care about the criticism he's received for fighting Francis Ngannou as he's getting a 'f***ing big bag' on money to face the former UFC heavyweight champion on October 28.
WBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman tells fans 'don't blame Tyson Fury' for scrapped Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua fights and says why there is 'no hurry' for a mandatory contender
14/09/23 12:46Fury is due to share a ring with Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on October 28 in a controversial crossover event with the MMA behemoth.
EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Fury shuts down claims Mike Tyson can help Francis Ngannou beat him despite the MMA star saying his camp is getting 'very serious' with Iron Mike
14/09/23 11:16Francis Ngannou says having Mike Tyson in camp is helping him mentally and physically prepare for his bout with Tyson Fury. While, Fury refuses to believe Tyson can coach the MMA star.
Tyson Fury's fight against MMA star Francis Ngannou 'WILL include a rematch clause' for their bout in Saudi Arabia, despite the Gypsy King's claims it will not, casting further doubt on potential Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk showdowns
11/09/23 12:47Though the 'Gypsy King' is the heavy favourite to win the fight, he hasn't fought in nine months and is facing one of the strongest punchers in the combat game, meaning the risk of him losing is there.
Anthony Joshua gets back to work in the ring as showdown with Deontay Wilder is cast into doubt with Eddie Hearn warning another fight may be held instead in December
10/09/23 12:24Anthony Joshua is back in training, even though he is far from locking down his next opponent.
Anticipation builds for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou following their first press conference... so will the 'Gypsy King' win as expected or can his Cameroonian opponent shock the world?
10/09/23 08:00SponsoredFury, who is coming off the back of four consecutive knockout victories against Deontay Wilder (x2), Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora , currently sits at a short 1/20 with Sky Bet to win - while Ngannou is 7/1.
The world according to John Fury: Tommy must FORGET about Molly-Mae Hague and baby Bambi to beat KSI, rules will be 'non-existent' when Tyson faces Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua will 'NEVER' fight Deontay Wilder
09/09/23 09:13INTERVIEW BY SAM BROOKES: There is a certain unpredictability with how the two unorthodox match-ups could play out, but one thing is clear: the two brothers will have the full backing of their dad.
Anthony Joshua's showdown with Deontay Wilder looks IN DOUBT as Eddie Hearn warns a shift in Saudi boxing management may see another fight held instead in December
08/09/23 19:03The new Saudi management, Skill Challenge Entertainment, are the organisation responsible for staging Tyson Fury's crossover fight against Francis Ngannou.
Tyson Fury reveals he has received a shock offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones and insists his team are 'looking to move forward' with the bout... as he prepares for crossover showdown with Francis Ngannou
08/09/23 09:52Fury has faced criticism after he failed to set up an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk this year and instead turned to an MMA fighter, but he is still targeting even more crossover fights.
Tyson Fury is 'the most entertaining heavyweight since Muhammad Ali', insists promoter Frank Warren, lauding the Gypsy King as he prepares to fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia next month
08/09/23 08:09Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury is the most entertaining heavyweight boxer since Muhammad Ali. The Gypsy King is gearing up to fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in October.
Tyson Fury casts doubt over potential undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk... as the Gypsy King labels the Ukrainian a 'bottler'
07/09/23 20:13JEFF POWELL: Tyson Fury, during the press conference for his bout with Francis Ngannou, has cast his undisputed world heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk into deeper doubt.
Francis Ngannou warns that it will be 'good night' for Tyson Fury if he lands a shot on the Gypsy King's chin... but British star claims he feels 'bulletproof' heading into their crossover bout
07/09/23 18:52The two combat stars finally faced off, on Thursday, ahead of their highly anticipated crossover boxing bout - which will take place in Riyadh on October 28th.
Tyson Fury claims he would knockout Francis Ngannou 'in seconds' if they had an MMA fight
07/09/23 17:40The WBC heavyweight champion was speaking ahead of the press conference for his crossover boxing bout with Ngannou - who will make his debut in the sport against the Gypsy King.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou - Press conference RECAP: 'Battle of the Baddest' fighters come face-to-face for the first time ahead of clash in Saudia Arabia
07/09/23 16:26Recap Mail Sport's blog for all the latest as the 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou hold their first press conference - read through to see how it all unfolded.
Tyson Fury really IS the Gypsy King in new fight poster, as he poses with a crown and gold-trimmed robe ahead of Saudi showdown with Francis Ngannou
07/09/23 13:41Fury is set to take on the former UFC heavyweight champion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28 in an intriguing clash billed the 'Battle of the Baddest'.
Mike Tyson shares a glimpse into his training camp with Francis Ngannou as he prepares the former UFC champion for his Saudi Arabia showdown against Tyson Fury
31/08/23 14:29Tyson is training Ngannou to take on Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28 as the Gypsy King returns to the ring for the first since he beat Derek Chisora in December 2022 .
Tyson Fury is mobbed by fans as he films promo video for his upcoming fight against Francis Ngannou with scantily-clad girls
31/08/23 14:07Tyson Fury is gearing up for his fight against UFC star Francis Ngannou in October.
Saudi Arabia buys $100m stake in Professional Fighters League with Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul to star in pay-per-view events as Gulf state adds to its sports portfolio of soccer and LIV Golf
30/08/23 21:03It is the first deal sealed by SRJ Sports Investments, a new company unveiled earlier this month by the Saudi fund known as the PIF, that aims to draw 'major global events' to Saudi Arabia.
Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson weighs in on boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, and hints at an upset greater than his own loss to Buster Douglas
25/08/23 16:15Mike Tyson has issued some bold predicitons for the upcoming bout between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. Fury takes on Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28.
Tyson Fury claims he will knock out Francis Ngannou 'no matter' who his trainer is, after Mike Tyson backed the UFC star to 'shock the world'
23/08/23 20:10World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has insisted 'it doesn't matter' who coaches Francis Ngannou in their upcoming fight as he will 'knock him out' anyway.
Tyson Fury admits he may RETIRE after his crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and walk away from undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk
09/08/23 15:56Many fans had hoped to see Fury face Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight contest of the four-belt era. But that won't be the case if Fury decides to walk away from the sport for good.
Francis Ngannou teams up with devastating KO puncher Mike Tyson to ensure he can land his 'biggest weapon' on Tyson Fury during money-spinning Saudi showdown
05/08/23 08:07It will be the first time Francis Ngannou has ever competed in a sanctioned boxing bout but he is confident he will be able upset the odds against the WBC heavyweight champion.
Anthony Joshua admires Tyson Fury's 'eff it mentality' in choosing to face MMA star Francis Ngannou next... but sympathises with contenders left 'massively frustrated' with the WBC champion's decision
04/08/23 15:14The WBC, who haven't ordered Fury to face a mandatory challenger since Dillian Whyte in April of last year, gave 'The Gypsy King' their blessing - and so the fight was made.
Mike Tyson will be in Francis Ngannou's corner as he prepares to take on Tyson Fury in their crossover clash in Saudi Arabia in huge boost to the MMA star
03/08/23 15:32Tyson, the former undisputed world champion, believes Ngannou can serve up a shock to the Briton, despite never previously having fought under boxing rules.
Undisputed featherweight boxing champion Amanda Serrano becomes the latest star to join the PFL after agreeing to an exclusive deal with the 'revolutionary' MMA competition
03/08/23 08:26Serrano joins the likes of Francis Ngannou, Kayla Harrison, and Jake Paul as fighters expected to compete on PFL's upcoming PPV events in its Super Fight Division.
Dave Allen calls for Tyson Fury to be STRIPPED of his heavyweight titles after snubbing undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk to fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou
01/08/23 07:47Fury currently holds the WBC belt and is recognised as the lineal champion after defeating long-reigning heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
Tyson Fury risks 'CATASTROPHIC' defeat against Francis Ngannou if he is not wary of the MMA star's power, warns heavyweight boxing rival, who insists the Cameroonian could 'put him to sleep'
31/07/23 18:12'The Predator' holds the current record for the hardest punch in the world - having registered 129,161 units of force on a PowerKube (which measures overall punching power)
Francis Ngannou teases rival Tyson Fury by claiming he is Man United's 'favourite heavyweight boxer' as the ex-UFC superstar poses in a Red Devils shirt ahead of 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas
31/07/23 10:08The former UFC fighter, who is set to do battle with known United fan Tyson Fury in October , was present as Erik ten Hag's side succumbed to a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.
Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder pushed back to 2024 as Eddie Hearn casts doubts over epic double bill card that would see Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on the same night
29/07/23 16:32Saudi promotional outfit Skills Challenge Entertainment had initially floated around the idea of a blockbuster show at the back end of the year involving the glamour division's big four.
The BMF title returns at UFC 291, but is the belt that Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje are vying for a shrewd promotional tool or nothing more than a gimmick?
29/07/23 11:24MMA has generally taken a purist's stance on the concept of a belt, namely that it denotes the best fighter in the weight class. That was until the UFC introduced the BMF title.
Eddie Hearn BLASTS Tyson Fury for snubbing Oleksandr Usyk to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, as he claims the Gypsy King 'cares about one thing only... the money!'
26/07/23 23:42Fury, who has reigned as WBC heavyweight champion for over three years, is set to collide with MMA star Ngannou in a 10-round exhibition on October 29.
Francis Ngannou playfully asks 'is that all?' after Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior let rip to his gut with a combination of pitiful punches in body shot challenge
25/07/23 09:08Ngannou flew out to Los Angeles on Saturday to join Real Madrid for their third day of pre-season training at the UCLA campus and met several of the first team players.
Mike Tyson says he 'would like to' help Francis Ngannou prepare for his blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury and claims the MMA star has a 'hard punch'
23/07/23 16:50The mixed martial arts star will make his debut in the boxing ring against the WBC heavyweight champion in a ten-round fight in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
Tom Aspinall reveals Tyson Fury wants him back as sparring partner as preparation for Francis Ngannou fight, as British UFC star insists he 'is ready now' to face Jon Jones with big win at UFC London
20/07/23 14:14Tom Aspinall thought the days of being called in as fresh heavyweight meat for Tyson Fury's sparring had long gone and he's now a bona fide star in his own right.
Aussie world champ Ebanie Bridges makes startling confession about Francis Ngannou - and has a hilarious answer to fan's question about fighting with big breasts
20/07/23 07:43Australian boxing world champion Ebanie Bridges has revealed that she's never heard of Tyson Fury's next opponent, MMA heavyweight superstar Francis Ngannou.
Oleksandr Usyk claims 'greedy' Tyson Fury is 'AFRAID' of him after agreeing to fight ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou instead of him... as he slams the Gypsy King for facing 'someone who has never boxed before'
15/07/23 09:17Oleksandr Usyk has accused Tyson Fury of being 'afraid' of him after the Brit agreed to fight ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou.
Conor McGregor called out for Wembley showdown by Oleksandr Usyk in light of the announcement of Tyson Fury's crossover clash with Francis Ngannou
14/07/23 15:59'The Gypsy King' has come under fire for choosing to face an MMA fighter rather than a genuine world-level boxer from fans and pundits alike.
Tyson Fury slammed by Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alexander Krassyuk for 'disrespecting fans' and 'destroying his image' by fighting ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou instead of the Ukrainian
14/07/23 14:58Fury was unable to secure a contest with a world-level boxer and will instead face former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under pro boxing rules.
REVEALED: Francis Ngannou is set to 'earn more money in one night against Tyson Fury' in Saudi Arabia 'than he did in his entire 14-fight UFC career'
14/07/23 08:13'The Predator' cashed in just shy of £3m ($4m) during the course of a 14-fight stint with the MMA giants. But his manager claims his purse against Tyson Fury far exceeds that amount.
The rise of Francis Ngannou: From walking six miles to school in Africa to sleeping rough in Paris and borrowing money to LIVE - even after becoming a UFC champion - 'The Predator' has now hit the big time with lucrative Tyson Fury fight
13/07/23 20:00By securing a super fight with Tyson Fury, the 36-year-old has hit the big time with the riches that will follow from the Saudi Arabia exhibition bout.
From the financials to the fight rules... how Tyson Fury's bout with Francis Ngannou compares to Floyd Mayweather's record-breaking showdown with Conor McGregor
13/07/23 18:00Francis Ngannou has earned himself the reputation as the hardest puncher in the world and is looking to claim the title of the 'baddest man on the planet' when he faces Tyson Fury on October 28.
Tyson Fury's Saudi clash with Francis Ngannou shows it's all about money while rivals Joshua and Usyk are setting up huge bouts... but it's a GENIUS move from the huge-hitting ex-UFC star after making just £600K in his biggest fight
12/07/23 20:00They call it a 'super' fight, but it's fair to say the reaction to Tyson Fury's bout against UFC fighter Francis Ngannou has been nothing of the sort with his WBC belt not even set to be on the line.
'His power is disgraceful!': Francis Ngannou's spar with Joe Joyce was 'high level' and proved that the ex-UFC star 'can box' ahead of crossover bout with Tyson Fury
12/07/23 12:46It was confirmed on Tuesday that Ngannou and Tyson Fury - who made his name in boxing ring and not the octagon - will share the stage in 2023.
Carl Froch SLAMS crossover super-fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and claims the bout is an 'absolute load of s***' - as British star says fans 'don't want to see that fight'
12/07/23 10:25It was confirmed on Tuesday that the two heavyweights - Fury who made his name in boxing and Ngannou who starred in the UFC before a move to the PFL - will share the ring in 2023.
Francis Ngannou holds the world record for most powerful punch and hits harder than 'a Ford Escort going at full speed'... as Tyson Fury braces to be hit with the power of a '12lb sledgehammer thrown overhead'!
12/07/23 09:49Francis Ngannou has earned himself the reputation as the hardest puncher in the world and he's eager to show the world what he's capable of when he faces Tyson Fury.
Frank Warren argues with Andy Townsend over Tyson Fury's fight with MMA star Francis Ngannou... as the promoter insists it's not a 'MICKEY MOUSE' bout and hits back at suggestions boxing is 'in the gutter'
11/07/23 22:27Fury, one of boxing's two reigning world heavyweight champions, has been on the hunt for a new opponent since his lopsided win over Derek Chisora back in December.
Fans SLAM 'pathetic' Tyson Fury as 'a DISGRACE' - after heavyweight champion announced he'll fight former UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
11/07/23 16:01Boxing fans have slammed Tyson Fury following confirmation of his next fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou 'set for October 28 in Saudi Arabia' as Gypsy King gears up to face former UFC champion... but the WBC title is 'NOT on the line'
11/07/23 13:48Fury, one of boxing's two reigning world heavyweight champions, has been on the hunt for another opponent since his lopsided win over Derek Chisora at Wembley in December.
Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in November
08/07/23 05:50Bones had a dazzling return to the octagon after a three-year absence in early 2023, with Jones' utter dominance forcing victory after just two minutes and four seconds.
GEORGE GLINSKI: Tyson Fury thinks he's the new Floyd Mayweather! Rumoured crossover bout with Francis Ngannou would line his pockets... but he risks upsetting boxing fans tired of waiting for Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fights
05/07/23 20:00In a heavyweight era rife with world class talent this would be a real kick in the teeth for hardcore boxing fans who want nothing more than to see the division's best fight each other.
Francis Ngannou could face Derek Chisora on the same night as Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on sizzling Saudi card
23/06/23 16:12Eddie Hearn says he has heard rumours that the crossover clash is in the works and that it may end up on the undercard of what is shaping up to be one of the best events in boxing history.
Tyson Fury is cleared to set up epic superfight with Francis Ngannou or Jon Jones after the WBC confirmed he will NOT be ordered to face a mandatory challenger
22/06/23 09:10Fury has traded verbal blows with the two MMA stars for a number of weeks, as they debated over who would triumph in a fight between them - whether inside the boxing ring or the octagon.
Israel Adesanya backs Francis Ngannou to make a dramatic RETURN to UFC despite Dana White insisting he will 'never fight for the company again' as PFL and boxing debuts loom for the Cameroonian puncher
16/06/23 08:58Ngannou left the MMA giants earlier this year after failing to come to terms on a contract extension following his first defence of the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane.
Patrick Brady started MMA fighting just five years ago at the age of 34 and now wants to fight UFC legend Francis Ngannou in the PFL's $1m season
15/06/23 11:54Patrick Brady never had a fight career in mind five years ago, but now he has revealed his intentions to tackle Francis Ngannou in PFL's $1m season.
Francis Ngannou claims Dana White has no chance of convincing Tyson Fury to fight Jon Jones in MMA... as ex-UFC champ reveals he could make boxing debut against Deontay Wilder this year
14/06/23 08:11Francis Ngannou doubts Dana White could ever convince Tyson Fury to fight in MMA. Ngannou, who left the UFC as a free agent to pursue boxing matches, has been in talks with Deontay Wilder.
Deontay Wilder hypes up potential mega-fight against Francis Ngannou as former heavyweight champion insists he DOES want to take on former UFC star in the Octagon: 'This is something that can truly happen'
09/06/23 07:56Ngannou, 36, is weighing up his options for a mega-money boxing bout after cutting ties with the UFC this year, and has been linked with fights against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Wilder.
'I'll have 15 pints and still KO you': Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou go back and forth in a heated online exchange as talks of a crossover boxing bout with the former UFC heavyweight champion heat up
05/06/23 10:20Tyson Fury believes he can knockout Francis Ngannou, even after 15 pints. The pair reignited their rivalry on Sunday after Fury was offered a fight with Jon Jones by Dana White.
'If he hits you, you're going to sleep': Francis Ngannou would have no chance against Deontay Wilder if ex-UFC champion fights American boxer, claims Terence Crawford
01/06/23 07:57Francis Ngannou has 'no chance' against Deontay Wilder and would be knocked out in a boxing match with the American, claims Terence Crawford.
Tyson Fury's coach Andy Lee says an Oleksandr Usyk fight is the Gypsy King's 'destiny' - and there's no reason he wouldn't take a 'freak show' bout with Francis Ngannou
25/05/23 06:02Tyson Fury's much-anticipated heavyweight unification bout with Oleksander Usyk is his destiny, according to the Gypsy King's cousin and trainer.
Dana White rips into Francis Ngannou's exclusive partnership with the PFL, saying 'it makes NO sense to me'... with the former UFC champion set to be a pro boxer before he makes his MMA return
22/05/23 15:17Dana White has said that the PFL's exclusive partnership with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou 'makes no sense to me'.
'Calling yourself the baddest man on the planet from across the street. Who does that?': Jon Jones hits out at Francis Ngannou after his switch to PFL, before the former UFC heavyweight champion fires back in their war of words
17/05/23 10:19Now the Cameroonian has signed an 'exclusive partnership' deal that will see him receive equity and take on leadership roles in the PFL whilst also being allowed to pursue boxing fights elsewhere.
Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou signs 'exclusive partnership' with PFL but won't make his debut until mid-2024... with 'The Predator' set to have one boxing bout before MMA return
16/05/23 09:28Ngannou had been one of the biggest names in the UFC before a dispute over his contract terms led to his departure in December last year.
'That's the one that will get Jon Jones excited': Daniel Cormier insists a clash between the UFC Heavyweight Champion and Francis Ngannou would 'blow the roof off any arena'... after Jones claimed he would RETIRE if Ngannou doesn't return to the UFC
13/05/23 09:04Jones has since claimed that his fight with Miocic will be his last, but added that he would entertain a showdown with Ngannou if the latter could negotiate a return to the UFC.
Jon Jones reveals huge Stipe Miocic showdown will be his LAST fight, but admits he will 'entertain not retiring' if Francis Ngannou makes dramatic UFC comeback
04/05/23 08:21Jon Jones has revealed that unless Francis Ngannou comes back to the UFC, a clash with Stipe Miocic will be the last of his career. 'Bones' made a sensational return to the octagon.
Furious Israel Adesanya hits hated rival with repeated racial slurs after white UFC star accused the middleweight champ of being a 'fake African'
27/04/23 05:53UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has come after controversial South African contender Dricus du Plessis, saying 'who the f*** is this cracker to tell me who I am?'
'I would LOVE to sign him': Floyd Mayweather insists he wants to help former UFC star Francis Ngannou launch his boxing career... and claims he could 'make some noise in the heavyweight division' due to his power
21/04/23 11:19There have been several suggestions that he could be set to enter the boxing world, with a bout with Tyson Fury touted for a while, and the prospect of that happening seems to have moved forward.
'I would LOVE to do something': Eddie Hearn teases an epic crossover fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou... and admits the former UFC champion DOES have the power to knock his British heavyweight out
19/04/23 11:28Eddie Hearn has admitted he would 'love to do something' with Francis Ngannou after his decision to leave the UFC and the refused to rule out a heavyweight boxing fight with Anthony Joshua.
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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
