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TOM COLLOMOSSE: Don't write Wales off at the World Cup! Rob Page and his team consisting of global superstars and League Two veterans aren't just in Qatar to make up the numbers... their tie with England could be a date with destiny
22/11/22 00:22
Rob Page caps of a remarkable footballing journey as he leads Wales to the country's second-ever World Cup. But don't think Wales aren't here to compete, Gareth Bale and Co won't be taken lightly. Page is no tactical revolutionary and there is nothing especially subtle about Wales' football. Yet if Wales have got this far, it is because of the environment Page has created....read
Groundbreaking gay Aussie football star Josh Cavallo slams FIFA for threatening to ban players who wear rainbow armband as a protest in Qatar: 'You have lost my respect'
21/11/22 23:57Groundbreaking gay Aussie footballer Josh Cavallo has condemned FIFA for their stance on gay rights at the World Cup in Qatar in an emotional social media post.
Wales fans enjoy their first World Cup game in 64 YEARS as supporters go berserk celebrating Gareth Bale's equaliser as Rob Page's team come from behind to secure a draw against the USA
21/11/22 23:38Clips uploaded to social media showed fans across the country unable to contain their excitement as Gareth Bale's second-half penalty secured a point against the USA.
'It was ALWAYS going to be me': Gareth Bale happy to take the starring role as LAFC forward's late penalty secures a point for Wales against the USA in their first World Cup tie in 64 YEARS
21/11/22 22:43Gareth Bale was only too happy to step up when Wales needed him after his penalty secured a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup opener.
USA goalscorer Tim Weah credits teammate Christian Pulisic's 'beautiful ball' for his opening World Cup strike in 1-1 tie against Wales but insists the Americans must 'take it to the next level' ahead of England clash
21/11/22 22:05Pulisic ran at the Welsh backline before slipping the ball through to Weah in the box, who clipped a shot past Wayne Hennessey before Neco Williams, dashing back to help, could challenge.
PLAYER RATINGS: Half-time substitute Kieffer Moore changes the game for Wales as they rescue a draw in World Cup opener... while Timothy Weah's bright showing was not enough to earn USA the win after Walker Zimmerman conceded a penalty
21/11/22 21:53PLAYER RATINGS: Talisman Gareth Bale rescued a 1-1 draw for the Dragons with a late penalty after USA winger Timothy Weah had given Gregg Berhalter's side a deserved lead.
'Everybody is asking "where was Gio Reyna?"': Alexi Lalas questions why USA coach Gregg Berhalter didn't bring the Borussia Dortmund star on after Wales hold USMNT to frustrating 1-1 draw at World Cup in Qatar
21/11/22 21:42As the United States chose to sit comfortable with a 1-0 lead and allowed Wales to attack, manager Gregg Berhalter decided to wait until the 74' to bring on his first substitutes.
Gregg Berhalter insists USA 'left everything out there' in disappointing Wales World Cup draw but admits his team struggled when Gareth Bale's men went more direct in second half
21/11/22 21:30United States Men's National team coach Gregg Berhalter praised his team following the 1-1 draw against Wales in the team's opening World Cup game.
Wales' Red Wall were like a 12th man in their draw with USA... there's something special about this team beyond their big name players
21/11/22 21:26There's something special about Wales. Not just the players they have at their disposal in Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, but the thousands of supporters that follow them through thick and thin.
NFL star Tom Brady and Barack Obama headline the messages of support for the USA at the World Cup, while NBA champion Draymond Green urges the national team 'to bring home the gold'
21/11/22 21:24As Gregg Berhalter's youthful team secured a point with a 1-1 tie against Gareth Bale and Co. messages flooded in on social media from fellow athletes and celebrities, urging the US on.
Well that was a close one! Welsh football fans pack out boozers in Cardiff and Swansea as they celebrate 1-1 draw against the USA in first match of Qatar World Cup
21/11/22 19:28Supporters gathered at Elevens, the bar owned by Gareth Bale, in Cardiff and at the Vale Sports Arena in Penarth wearing sports regalia and proudly flying the Welsh Dragon.
'It was a BIG mistake. They should have stuck to their guns': Roy Keane hits out at England and Wales for backing down in OneLove armband row - and claims captains Harry Kane and Gareth Bale should have 'taken the punishment' of getting yellow-carded
21/11/22 19:06Keane believes the two nations made a 'big mistake' to back down on their gesture and claims they should have stood up for their beliefs and taken any repercussions that came their way.
Welsh fans breathe sigh of relief as The Dragons hold their own in 1-1 nail-biter against the US in Qatar: Wales draw level with second half penalty in first World Cup in more than 60 years
21/11/22 18:57Welsh fans would have feared the worst after going behind to the USA in the first half, but their team roared back in the second half and drew level through a Gareth Bale penalty.
Gary Neville says Gareth Southgate and his England coaching staff should wear the One Love armband to avoid any FIFA punishment after Harry Kane and Co were forced to back down over LGBT band
21/11/22 11:06England and six European nations have since confirmed they will not wear the OneLove armbands in Qatar after FIFA threatened sporting sanctions for those wearing it.
England captain Harry Kane could miss the World Cup SEMI-FINAL if he defies FIFA kit rules with OneLove rainbow armband crusade... with players threatened with bookings before games and bans if they wear it
21/11/22 08:34Kane could receive a yellow card for wearing the armband before Gareth Southgate's side kick off their campaign at the Khalifa Stadium. There is now a question mark over potential punishments.
'It's a massive piece of history in our country - something we have all wanted for such a long time': Gareth Bale is relishing leading Wales out in Qatar - as captain hopes to inspire the next generation ahead of their first World Cup showing since 1958
20/11/22 22:31It was an American reporter who put it to Wales captain Gareth Bale on Sunday that he seemed to have a smile on his face when answering every question
Harry Kane could MISS England's final group game against Wales as FIFA threaten to book captains at the World Cup who wear OneLove armband - but the Three Lions skipper insists 'he wants to wear it' in defiant stance against Qatar's anti-LGBT laws
20/11/22 18:17The controversial 'OneLove' armband saga descended into farce on the eve of England's World Cup opener against Iran amid concerns captain Harry Kane could be booked if he wears it.
Wales' Jonny Williams has been a perfect fit since swapping League Two for the World Cup this winter, as Rob Page prepares for opener with USA... and home nation believe they can achieve 'something special' out in Qatar
20/11/22 12:55By the law of averages, Jonny Williams would have been facing Crewe Alexandra in League Two yesterday though he was instead on a coach to Wales' World Cup training ground.
World Cup captains wearing One Love armbands could be booked BEFORE kick off for breaching FIFA's equipment rules, with England braced for a fine over slogan that will promote inclusivity in Qatar
20/11/22 12:41Players who wear One Love armbands at the Qatar World Cup may risk being booked before kick-off for breaching FIFA's equipment rules.
FIFA FINALLY acts on nations' pleas to wear a 'One Love' captain's armband at the World Cup in Qatar by launching their own to rival it... with each round of matches to promote a different campaign
19/11/22 08:59Captains of nine European nations, including England's Harry Kane and Wales' Gareth Bale, will wear the OneLove armbands in Qatar, a country which criminalises same-sex relationships.
Why Gareth Bale is the toast of Wales! After helping to revive whisky production back home, the Welsh legend is ready for his final shot at glory on the world stage... as he reflects on his 'dream' journey with the national team
18/11/22 22:30As the team came to terms with far more aggressive heat here than they anticipated, Brecon Beacon-based Penderyn Distillery was announcing Bale had become one of their shareholders.
Tears, but no fears! Wales are riding a wave of emotion on their first World Cup adventure for 64 years - despite concerns over star players Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey's lack of fitness as they head off to Qatar
18/11/22 18:12IAN HERBERT: You only had to be in the Rhondda Valley community centre for an event marking the Wales squad announcement to appreciate how much what lies ahead actually means.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Gareth Southgate should let the dogs off the leash and go for Iran... a good start would give England a fabulous chance to build an 'us against the world' mentality in Qatar
18/11/22 18:00GRAEME SOUNESS: Every possible outcome from England's opening game on Monday presents a challenge. If they lose, good luck with that. If they win, football's coming home.
The United States begin 2022 World Cup campaign against Wales in Group B... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
18/11/22 16:07The USMNT will mark their return to the World Cup vs. Wales on Monday, November 21 in Group B. The United States navigated CONCACAF qualifying by finishing third in an eight-team table.
All drinks on Gareth! Bale makes 'significant investment' in distillery that has revived whisky production in Wales as he hopes to lead the country on a successful World Cup run
18/11/22 07:31The 33-year-old, who is set to lead his country against USA in their opening World Cup game on Monday, has made a 'significant investment' in Penderyn Distillery.
CHRIS SUTTON: One last shot at glory! For golden oldies like Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema and so many other modern greats, the 2022 World Cup will be their final act on the biggest stage - can they deliver the trophy?
17/11/22 22:00The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and Gareth Bale might all never get another chance to hold the famous Jules Rimet trophy aloft.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Sheen says Welsh people want Prince of Wales title to end because it's a 'sign of dominance' as rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards BACKS Prince William in World Cup row
17/11/22 11:04EXCLUSIVE: Sir Gareth has said that Mr Sheen is 'lighting up the fire' for Welsh independence but Wales' greatest ever sportsman had insisted he will be cheering on Gareth Southgate's team
Wales forced to reschedule World Cup training sessions to later in the day due to the heat in Qatar, with temperatures averaging over 30 degrees... but boss Rob Page hails the 'exceptional' efforts to deal with the conditions
17/11/22 00:51The squad had been due to start daily sessions at 1.30pm local time, ahead of their tournament opener with the United States on Monday. But the mid-afternoon temperatures have been above average.
Gareth Bale and Wales squad arrive in Qatar six days before their first game in a World Cup since 1958, as Dan James reveals he owes his World Cup place to his late father Kevan
16/11/22 00:29Rob Page's side jetted off from Cardiff Airport on Tuesday, six days before Wales first game in a World Cup since 1958. The 26-man squad left the Vale Resort for Cardiff City Stadium.
Captain Gareth Bale says Wales plan to 'shed light on the problems in Qatar' during the World Cup amid criticism of its LGBTQ stance, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.... with players holding talks with the Welsh FA and government
14/11/22 19:10Wales start their first World Cup campaign in 64 years against the USA next Monday. Qatar has been criticised for its LGBTQ stance, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
Football fans hit out at Welsh branches of Primark for prominently displaying ENGLAND'S World Cup kit but none for Wales with tournament kick-off just days away
12/11/22 16:46The England tops, t-shirts and beanies were given pride of place in the Primark store in Wrexham, north-east Wales but there was nothing on show for Gareth Bale's team.
Leave the clubs at home, Gareth! Wales star Bale is BANNED from playing his beloved golf at their Qatar training camp as boss Rob Page insists 'we're out there to do a job' - with the team preparing for first World Cup in 64 years
09/11/22 15:57Wales manager Rob Page has clamped down on the sport and says he wants his entire squad focused on the task at hand as they prepare to play their first World Cup in 64 years this month.
Gareth Bale receives hero's welcome during LAFC's celebratory parade as fans go crazy for the Welshman after he scored a dramatic 129th-minute equaliser to help LAFC win MLS Cup on penalties
07/11/22 08:10Gareth Bale received a hero's welcome during LAFC's celebratory parade on Sunday. He was called up on stage and presented to the fans as the club celebrated their first MLS Cup.
Gareth Bale admits he has a 'knack' for scoring in finals after heading home a crucial equalizer for LAFC in MLS Cup, as the Wales talisman now sets his sights on the World Cup - but is not fully healthy
06/11/22 05:06Gareth Bale believes he has a 'knack' for scoring in finals after his season-saving header for LAFC Saturday tied the game at 3-3 and ultimately helped the team win on penalties.
Philadelphia Union embarrassingly DELETE tweet jokingly comparing two-goal MLS Cup hero Jack Elliott to LAFC star Gareth Bale... moments before the Welsh superstar equalized in the final and his team then won on penalties!
06/11/22 04:14The Philadelphia Union's Twitter account was quickly made to regret a tweet jokingly comparing defender Jack Elliott to Gareth Bale during the latter stages of extra time.
Gareth Bale - who else? - warms up for the World Cup by hauling LAFC back from the brink of defeat to MLS Cup glory with a towering 129th minute header... but he only played 22 minutes with the Qatar on the horizon
06/11/22 00:05STEVE BRENNER IN LOS ANGELES: He had done little since being introduced near the start of the second period of extra-time. A few nice touches but little else.
Gareth Bale is on the BENCH for Los Angeles FC's MLS Cup final showdown with Philadelphia Union as Wales captain looks to get some much-needed minutes after injury and with World Cup just two weeks away
05/11/22 19:27The Wales captain's move to the United States has not gone according to plan, with just two starts under his belt since his shock switch to LA on a one-year deal.
Wales captain Gareth Bale 'winning his battle to be fit for the World Cup' after suffering an injury nightmare since moving to America... with Los Angeles FC forward, 33, set to be on the bench for MLS final
04/11/22 23:59The 33-year-old has started just twice for Los Angeles FC since joining this summer and is set to be on the bench for Saturday night's MLS final against the Philadelphia Union.
Gareth Bale leaves Wales sweating on his World Cup fitness after missing LAFC's clash against LA Galaxy with a leg injury just FOUR weeks before Qatar... but coach Steve Cherundolo insists the forward will be back in training next week
22/10/22 05:42Bale is Wales' key hope of success in Qatar this winter after the ex-Real Madrid man moved to the MLS to keep his fitness levels up and keep himself ticking over until Rob Page's men fly to Qatar.
Cryotherapy boss whose ultra-cold treatments are used by Premier League football teams wins £20,000 payout after being wrongly sacked for installing leaky pipes that 'could have killed'
19/10/22 15:18David Morris, pictured with former Wales manager Ryan Giggs, installed a cryo-chamber for a client in Glasgow which subsequently developed a 'potentially fatal' leak.
MLS salaries REVEALED: Gareth Bale is only the 23rd highest earner on $2.3m and LAFC teammate Giorgio Chilleni gets just $1m... while top paid Lorenzo Insigne earns $14m - nearly DOUBLE second-place Xherdan Shaqiri
18/10/22 14:21After earning $627,000 a week( €636,000) at Real Madrid, the extent of Gareth Bale's MLS pay cut has been revealed this week, with the forward making a comparatively modest salary at LAFC.
'A bunch of lowlifes' tried to STEAL Mino Raiola's players on the day he died, reveals lawyer Rafaela Pimenta... with 'thousands of calls' made for Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba and PSV starlet Xavi Simons
17/10/22 14:04Mino Raiola died in April and Rafaela Pimenta, who now runs his agency which looks after stars like Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba, detailed how rivals saw his death as an opportunity to take some of his clients.
A dramatic play-off victory, a team built around success in north London and the then-most expensive British player of all time leading the line... It's been 64 years but what happened last time Wales reached the World Cup?
14/10/22 14:31Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen have spear-headed a side that has qualified for three of the last four major tournaments - a better record than powerhouses Italy and Holland.
It's Bale's Ale! Welsh forward releases his own brand of beer to celebrate his nation's first World Cup appearance for 64 years - as the ex-Real Madrid star vows to use the profits to support grassroots football in Wales
30/09/22 15:26Bale is releasing his own brand of beer and ale to commemorate his country's achievement, vowing to donate part of the proceeds to the development of grassroots football in Wales.
Brassed off! Welsh Labour government is accused of 'endorsing' horn band that blasts out 'toxic' anti-English and anti-Tory messages after awarding them £17,000 taxpayer-funded grant
28/09/22 12:53The Barry Horns (pictured) - named after the former Wales footballer Barry Horne - take their instruments to Wales football matches around the world to support Gareth Bale and his team.
Gareth Bale insists he's 'ready to start' for Wales in their Nations League 'Cup Final' against Poland despite not playing a full game for over a year
24/09/22 16:38Gareth Bale is fit and ready to play for Wales in their Nations League 'Cup Final' against Poland on Sunday but doesn't yet know if Rob Page is going to pick him to start.
'We are not there to make the numbers up': Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey insists Wales can produce one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history by WINNING the tournament
23/09/22 23:38Rob Page has led Wales to their first World Cup since 1958 and only the second in their history. They will face England in the group stage in Qatar, as well as USA and Iran.
Roberto Mancini puts faith in youth to revive Italy after humiliation of World Cup failure just months after Euros glory... as stalwarts Chiellini and Insigne are replaced by the likes of Gatti and Gnonto
22/09/22 17:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: If three important players are already in MLS barely a year after becoming European champions, it shows the delicate balancing act Mancini was managing at Euro 2020.
Kevin De Bruyne says he's 'BORED' of playing Wales, with the midfielder complaining Belgium 'always face the same teams' as they meet Rob Page's side for a NINTH time in the last 10 years
22/09/22 16:04The comment comes after Belgium faced Wales in their World Cup qualifying and Nations League groups, with the two teams playing this evening in the final round of Nations League group fixtures.
Gareth Bale vows to be at peak fitness for World Cup despite not completing a SINGLE 90 minutes for Los Angeles FC this season... as boss Robert Page admits he's dreading naming his final Wales squad for Qatar
21/09/22 21:30Wales legend Bale, 33, joined Los Angeles FC in the summer when his deal at Real Madrid expired and he has two goals in 11 MLS appearances so far.
Gareth Bale hails 'incredible' LAFC fans for making him 'feel at home straight away' since his move to MLS in cheeky dig at Real Madrid - as the forward insists their support has given him a lift ahead of Wales duty
21/09/22 11:43The Welsh winger joined the MLS side in June on a free transfer after his contract with the Spanish giants expired, and Bale thanked the 'incredible' fans of his new side for making him feel at home.
Gareth Bale's MLS struggles laid bare as he's hauled off after an hour of LAFC's 1-1 draw against Minnesota... with the team's goal difference down at -7 when he has been on the pitch compared to +33 when he's not
14/09/22 07:29Bale was making just his second start for the team since arriving on a free transfer in July, but he struggled to influence proceedings and was replaced with his side 1-0 down.
Former Leicester star Christian Fuchs takes MLS by storm after recording the SECOND highest shirt sales... with the Charlotte defender placed only behind Gareth Bale in shock list
13/09/22 08:19Christian Fuchs appears to have found a surprise new scale of popularity since joining the MLS after figures released show the veteran defender has the second highest amount of jersey sales.
Gareth Bale's first LAFC start ends in DISASTER with his side thrashed 4-1 by Austin... with the Wales star playing an hour in the blowout before being hauled off
27/08/22 04:50Gareth Bale made his long awaited first start for LAFC in Friday's 4-0 loss to Austin FC. Bale played 60 minutes in the culling, making a limited impact in the outcome of the game.
Los Angeles FC save the day by inviting Welsh family to meet Gareth Bale at their training ground... after they had travelled over 5000 miles to watch him play in MLS - only to find out he wasn't even on the bench!
24/08/22 21:10When LAFC were made aware of the Timms family's unfortunate story, they invited them to watch the team practice, with Bale even taking time to chat and take pictures with the group from Porthcawl.
Stay classy, Gareth Bale! Will Ferrell enticed the Wales star to LAFC with a personal message as the striker weighed up a MLS move after leaving Real Madrid on a free transfer
15/08/22 17:17Bale signed a one-year deal with LAFC leading up to the World Cup - but the Welsh superstar has an option to remain in the City of Angels through 2024.
Gareth Bale rolls back the years with an incredible solo goal against Real Salt Lake while LAFC's other new superstar shows his dark side as Giorgio Chiellini is booked for a shocking hand-ball in frantic game in Utah
07/08/22 09:08The Los Angeles based side were comfortably ahead before moments of magic, and madness, from their established stars Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini in the second half.
Arsene Wenger opens up on how he missed out on signing Lionel Messi AND Gerard Pique too when he lured Cesc Fabregas away from Barcelona's academy - and they are part of a HUGE list of future stars he failed to land... including Ronaldo and Zlatan!
03/08/22 13:12But it has emerged that Arsenal attempted a swoop for the then Barcelona pair Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi at the same time they lured Cesc Fabregas to north London.
Aaron Ramsey joins French side Nice on a free transfer after leaving Juventus - with the Welsh midfielder keen for first-team football ahead of the World Cup this winter
01/08/22 17:02Ramsey is without a club after settling the final year of his contract with Juventus last month. He is a key member of the Wales squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
Gareth Bale says 'life seems a bit better' at LAFC and he's 'getting back to enjoying football' after being left in the wilderness at Real Madrid - as coach Steve Cherundolo vows not to rush him into playing 90 minutes for his new team
31/07/22 17:01It's been a little over a month since Gareth Bale sealed his shocking move from Real Madrid to Major League Soccer's LAFC. Bale signed a 12-month contract with an option for a further 18 months.
Missing me already? Gareth Bale warmly meets and greets his old Real Madrid team-mates as the Champions League winners train at UCLA on pre-season tour of the US - after Welsh winger joined Los Angeles FC from the Spanish side this summer
29/07/22 15:23The Welsh winger left the Bernabeu this summer to join MLS side Los Angeles FC when his contract expired. But Bale, 33, is clearly still very well regarded with his former colleagues.
Gareth Bale scores first LAFC goal off the bench to open his Major League Soccer account in second match since switching to California... as the Welsh star admits he feels 'very settled' to life on the west coast
24/07/22 07:56Gareth Bale opened his Major League Soccer goals account when he struck from the bench in his second appearance for new club Los Angeles FC. He doubled the lead seven minutes from time.
Awkward! Gareth Bale grins through an uncomfortable moment as a fan hands him a shirt to sign at LAFC match... before Welsh star realises it's his former club Real Madrid's kit!
20/07/22 10:29Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale encountered an awkward moment as he was asked to sign his old club's shirt ahead of an MLS clash on Monday evening.
Real Madrid's EIGHT-man most unwanted list: Marco Asensio, Dani Ceballos and Takefusa Kubo - once dubbed the 'Japanese Messi' - head list of cast-offs as European champions plan massive clearout
18/07/22 14:24Asensio, Ceballos, and Kubo are joined by Jesus Vallejo, Mariano Diaz, Borja Mayoral, Alvaro Odriozola and Reinier Jesus as the European Champions look to clear out their distended squad.
Gareth Bale makes a big impression on his LAFC debut with cheeky backheel for one of his first touches... and he admits 'it felt amazing' to be playing in MLS after his new side beat Nashville to stay top of the Western Conference
18/07/22 06:31Bale, 33, was introduced with 18 minutes of LAFC's 2-1 victory over Nashville at Geodis Park and sprung one of his team-mates into space with the elegant flick.
'I've come here for as long as possible... it's NOT a short-term thing': Gareth Bale insists he won't be retiring after this year's World Cup at his LAFC unveiling... as Welsh superstar reveals plans to play on until at least 2024
11/07/22 21:54MIKE KEEGAN IN LOS ANGELES: Some have questioned Gareth Bale's move, given interest from the Premier League, hometown club Cardiff and other, more established competitions.
'It has taken nine years to hear Gareth Bale speak Spanish well': Press in Spain react to the Welshman's 'almost perfect' message to Los Angeles FC fans after claims he failed to learn the language in nearly a decade at Real Madrid
09/07/22 13:51The Welshman's nine-year stint at the Bernabeu came to an end last month and he has signed for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy on a one-year deal with potential for an 18-month extension.
Gareth Bale is drenched in water by his LAFC team-mates as he sings on the pitch to be initiated... after cheering new side on in El Trafico win over rivals LA Galaxy and sending supporters wild following free transfer to the MLS
09/07/22 05:52Gareth Bale was seen celebrating with his new LAFC team-mates after they beat LA Galaxy 3-2 on Friday night in another exciting edition of the clubs' El Trafico crosstown rivalry.
New Tottenham signing Richarlison is handed the No 9 shirt as Antonio Conte continues to build his new-look side, with the Brazilian following in the footsteps of Dimitar Berbatov and Les Ferdinand
05/07/22 19:49The Brazil international joined for a club-record fee of £60million and will now take on the shirt number that has remained vacant since Spurs legend Gareth Bale's loan stint in 2020-21.
Gareth Bale is the latest superstar to move stateside and play in the MLS after David Beckham set the trend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke records and Frank Lampard formed a legendary midfield partnership with Andrea Pirlo
02/07/22 18:00The path between European football and Major League Soccer in the USA has become increasingly well-trodden in the last 15 years. Bale has become the latest to make the switch
'They have fantastic defenders, why did they call me?': Giorgio Chiellini stays humble on his Los Angeles FC unveiling despite winning NINE Serie A trophies at Juventus... as Italy defender gets ready to link up with Gareth Bale
30/06/22 07:54Los Angeles FC had put Giorgio Chiellini on their discovery list, meaning another club would have to buy that off them should they have wanted to sign the player.
Carlos Vela warns his new LAFC team-mate Gareth Bale he 'will have to work hard because MLS is NOT an easy league like many people think'... with the Welshman told to be ready for a 'very physical' challenge in the States
29/06/22 06:13Former Arsenal attacker Carlos Vela, who has just signed a contract extension to commit his future to LAFC, has issued a warning to Bale if he thinks MLS is going to be a walk in the park.
Golf fanatic Gareth Bale will have access to two of the USA's best courses and will link up with Juventus icon Giorgio Chiellini at MLS side Los Angeles FC - it's no wonder he snubbed Cardiff for Tinseltown!
28/06/22 20:00It sounded like the perfect move. Gareth Bale, born and raised in Cardiff, joining the city's football club as he prepares to lead the Welsh national team in their first World Cup in 64 years.
MARTIN SAMUEL: You can't blame Todd Boehly for giving Chelsea's board the boot, he needed a clean break from the Roman Abramovich regime... he's got it spot on by chasing operator Michael Edwards
27/06/22 21:31MARTIN SAMUEL: This is where the really hard work begins, with Chelsea now owned by a man who wishes to run a business. He may be a little mystified at the horror greeting news of boardroom departures.
Los Angeles FC confirm Gareth Bale's MLS move as his new club shares a montage of his heroics for Real Madrid... with Wales' World Cup qualification hero joining on an initial 12-month deal
27/06/22 18:14The MLS side confirmed Bale's arrival with a series of clips showing his finest moments at Real Madrid, where his contract is about to expire in the culmination of his nine-year spell at the Spanish giants.
'We tried our best but failed': Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan insists Gareth Bale 'really wanted' to play for his hometown club but admits the offer from Los Angeles FC was 'too attractive' to reject
27/06/22 10:52The former Real Madrid star ended uncertainty over his future by sharing a video of himself with a black and gold LAFC cap, alongside the caption: 'See you soon, Los Angeles.'
David Beckham's Inter Miami are set to receive £40,000 compensation from Gareth Bale's move to LAFC due to bizarre MLS rules on 'Discovery Lists' of players targeted for future transfers
27/06/22 07:59As reported by Spanish outlet Diario AS, David Beckham's Inter Miami hoped to sign Bale after putting him in their 'discovery list' this summer, but they could now get a compensation.
Not the only star in town! PSG forward Kylian Mbappe watches on as Gareth Bale's new side Los Angeles FC extend their lead at the top of the MLS Western Conference with a 2-0 win against New York Red Bulls
27/06/22 06:10LAFC signed Welsh wizard Bale on a one-year deal on a free transfer in a shock move for the former Real Madrid star. And the PSG forward showed he won't be the only big name in California.
'It was never about six months': Los Angeles FC are hopeful of keeping Gareth Bale beyond the World Cup as part of a 'long-term partnership'... and Wales star could make his debut against rivals LA Galaxy next month!
26/06/22 23:15Making LAFC's first official comment on the deal, co-president John Thorrington did not discuss the length of Bale's contract but expressed confidence it would go beyond the World Cup in Qatar.
Gareth Bale 'wouldn't get a game for Arsenal' and would 'hold back their young players' if he joined, claims Jack Wilshere in damning verdict on star's decline as he weighs up shock free transfer to Championship side Cardiff
24/06/22 07:42Bale is without a club after his departure from Real Madrid at the end of the season, although he has held talks with Cardiff and visited their training ground.
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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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
