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Tottenham made 'so many mistakes' in lead-up to Kai Havertz's opener for Chelsea, says Michael Dawson... but former centre-back DEFENDS Japhet Tanganga for header which resulted in Ben Davies' comical own goal
05/01/22 22:25
The Blues were ahead inside five minutes when Marcos Alonso intercepted Japhet Tanganga's pass to Emerson Royal, before slipping the ball in behind for German Havertz to open the scoring. It would get worse for Antonio Conte's men 11 minutes before half-time, when Tanganga's header from a Blues free-kick rebounded off Ben Davies and into the Spurs net. And Dawson chose to single out Emerson's error for Chelsea's opener among 'so many' he believes were made by Spurs in the build-up to Havertz scoring....read
He showed little signs of frustration, got a warm reception from fans and was a presence that worried Tottenham at the back... so, is the Romelu Lukaku feud firmly water under the Bridge?
05/01/22 21:45SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: If Romelu Lukaku's moping, then he's disguising it well. From inside the opening 20 seconds, his intention to make amends for the interview was clear.
Zsolt Low is the unsung hero behind the scenes at Chelsea... but who is the jovial coach who is confidant to boss Thomas Tuchel and a big hit with the Blues stars having helped turn them into Champions League winners?
25/12/21 17:02In the supporting cast at Chelsea Low is a name that certainly those outside of Stamford Bridge will not recognise but has been every bit as influential towards the Blues' recent success.
Thomas Tuchel admits he was WRONG to bring Romelu Lukaku on during Chelsea's defeat at West Ham because the £97.5m striker is not 'physically ready' to play 45 minutes of football
06/12/21 11:09Romelu Lukaku was just three appearances into his return from the ankle injury he suffered in October and Thomas Tuchel admitted the striker was not 'physically' ready.
Romelu Lukaku COULD make his Chelsea comeback against Juventus, reveals Thomas Tuchel but is only fit enough for the 'last minutes' while Kai Havertz is a doubt with hamstring strain
22/11/21 14:59Thomas Tuchel will resist the temptation to rush Romelu Lukaku back into action as Chelsea try to overhaul Juventus and qualify for the Champions League knock-out phase as group winners.
Thomas Tuchel bemoans 'lucky' Burnley as he insists they 'stole a point' after Blues were held to a 1-1 draw following 25 attempts on goal
06/11/21 18:49Tuchel was bold enough to yell at the intimidating Burnley boss during the first half after a hefty challenge from Clarets skipper Ben Mee on Ross Barkley went unpunished.
Reece James at the double with two stunning strikes as the wing back becomes the Blues' unlikely hero and moves them three points clear at the top of the Premier League - with Jorginho also on target
30/10/21 15:56NEWCASTLE 0-3 CHELSEA - CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: For now, Russian money sits at the top of the pile, and boy are Chelsea rich in talent after a three-goal rout in the north east.
Thomas Tuchel delights in Chelsea's shootout win over Southampton as German praises squad for battling through after last-minute changes threatened to scupper the Blues
26/10/21 23:14The Blues required spot-kicks to see off Aston Villa in the previous round at Stamford Bridge and it was the case again in the last-16 after Che Adams' tap-in cancelled out Kai Havertz's 44th-minute opener.
Thomas Tuchel challenges Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kai Havertz to step up and fill Chelsea's attacking void in the wake of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner injuries after duo impressed as subs for the strikers in Europe
22/10/21 21:32Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kai Havertz have been frustrated by limited appearances this season but with Chelsea's injuries, they can seize the chance against Norwich.
Chelsea's Champions League hero Kai Havertz must take his chance to live up to his 'best on earth' chant with Romelu Lukaku facing a spell on the sidelines...Thomas Tuchel needs the 'silky German' to prove a point after mixed start
22/10/21 19:00It has been a difficult start to life at Chelsea for Havertz. However, the news of Lukaku and Werner's injuries will give the German the chance to prove why he was worth such a hefty investment.
Mason Mount says 'it's about time he got on the scoresheet' as Chelsea prepare to battle on without injured strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner
21/10/21 21:30Mason Mount has vowed to rediscover his goal touch as Chelsea prepare to fight on without Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner as they face an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the duo's injuries.
'They need to find the hunger': Thomas Tuchel calls on Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi to step up for Chelsea after Blues lost Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku to injury 'for some weeks' during Malmo victory
21/10/21 09:50Hudson-Odoi laid on Havertz's goal as the duo linked up well in smart cameos against Malmo, leaving manager Tuchel to lay down the gauntlet for Saturday's Norwich clash and beyond.
Kai Havertz insists 'you always have to be ready' after substitute scores during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Malmo following injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner... as Peter Crouch backs 'real player' to step up
21/10/21 00:00Kai Havertz says he was always in the mindset to make a difference for Chelsea after impressing as an early substitute during their 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.
Chelsea dealt double injury blow as strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner are BOTH taken off in first-half against Malmo, as Thomas Tuchel calls on others to 'step up' in their absence
20/10/21 20:36SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The Blues' comprehensive win came at cost after Lukaku sustained an injury to his right ankle while Werner suffered a hamstring strain.
Chelsea fans slam limited-edition shirt marking last season's Champions League win, labelling the £195 top a 'JOKE' and a 'monstrosity'... before pointing out it is not even the one they wore in the final against Man City!
20/10/21 09:58To mark the Champions League win, Chelsea released a special shirt that has key moments from the game on it. But there are only 420 and one will set you back a staggering £195.
Chelsea are warned that winning the Champions League again this season is 'almost impossible' by their former defender Frank Leboeuf... with last year's success hailed as 'kind of a miracle'
13/10/21 21:48Thomas Tuchel and his players lifted the prestigious trophy earlier this year after they beat Manchester City 1-0 in Porto, thanks to Kai Havertz's strike.
North Macedonia 0-4 Germany: Hansi Flick's resurgent side become first team to qualify for Qatar World Cup after Timo Werner double
11/10/21 20:43Germany became the first European team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away on Monday to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare.
Kai Havertz feared missing open goal against Man City in Champions League final would have turned him into a MEME and encouraged online abuse
10/10/21 15:34Havertz admitted a series of negative thoughts went through his head as he faced the open goal when he prepared to tap the ball into the empty net after rounding Ederson in the Champions League final.
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea honeymoon is OVER... players already look tired and out of form, the side is over-reliant on injured Mason Mount and £98m man Romelu Lukaku is being starved of service
30/09/21 11:59Fatigue and a drop off in form have played key roles in two chastening turnovers by Man City and Juventus and the onus is now on Thomas Tuchel to get his players to bounce back - and quickly.
Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech were 'very disappointing' as Chelsea missed Mason Mount against Juventus, says Peter Crouch, as he compares German to Mesut Ozil
29/09/21 23:19Havertz was brought back into the starting XI by Thomas Tuchel after being left out for the game against Man City but he found it difficult to create chances against a defensive Juve outfit.
Pep Guardiola admits Chelsea 'controlled all departments' in Champions League final win over Manchester City as his side look to avoid another slip-up against Thomas Tuchel when the title contenders clash
24/09/21 14:13City were made to suffer heartbreak in Porto after Kai Havertz scored before half-time, and were only able to muster up one attempt on target in a showdown which saw them nullified throughout.
Marcos Alonso likes a post referencing Chelsea fans' petition to get Anthony Taylor banned from refereeing their matches after the official sent off Reece James and awarded Liverpool a penalty during clash at Anfield
30/08/21 15:53The Blues were furious with Taylor's decision to award the Reds a penalty and give James a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity by blocking Sadio Mane's goal-bound effort with his arm.
Furious Chelsea fans slam Anthony Taylor for his 'shameless refereeing' after he spent just TWO SECONDS checking VAR monitor before sending off Reece James... with almost 40,000 signing petitions to stop him officiating more of their games
29/08/21 08:46Taylor took just seconds before giving a penalty against James and dismissing him, with Liverpool's Mo Salah tucking home the resulting spot kick to claim a draw in the clash at Anfield.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink insists Chelsea showed 'what you need to be CHAMPIONS' by fighting to Liverpool draw with 10 men as former striker backs Blues for Premier League title
28/08/21 22:52Chelsea walked away from Anfield satisfied with a point on Saturday, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes the Blues could launch from here to the title.
'We drew to the best team in Europe': Jurgen Klopp finds positives despite Liverpool taking just a point from 10-man Chelsea as he says Thomas Tuchel's side had 'eight players back' defending following their red card
28/08/21 20:15Liverpool had the whole of the second half to find a winner against ten-man Chelsea, but Thomas Tuchel's side valiantly held on for a point to the disappointment of manager Jurgen Klopp.
PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy produces crucial stops to keep 10-man Chelsea level... as Roberto Firmino makes little impact before being taken off
28/08/21 18:54Chelsea's defence held firm through a second-half bombardment from Liverpool on Saturday, as the 10-man Blues salvaged a point at Anfield.
Reece James controversially sent off against Liverpool for a handball on the line after VAR review... as Jamie Redknapp says it was the 'RIGHT decision', but Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says the Chelsea star's arm was 'in a natural position'
28/08/21 18:09Reece James gave away a penalty just before half-time for a handball on the line and it was judged that the Chelsea defender moved his arm towards the ball and he also got a red card.
Don't forget about us! Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool can match Chelsea in the title race as German praises Blues' consistency ahead of Anfield clash
27/08/21 22:28Klopp lavished praise on several of Chelsea's star performers, but warned the Blues that Liverpool are similarly ambitious, with the two sides both currently possessing 100% league records this term.
ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW GUIDE: A run down of all 32 teams to make the group stage of this year's competition, the pots they're in and the players you should watch out for ahead of today's draw
25/08/21 21:45It's less than three weeks away until the world's best club competition gets underway. There are first-timers and serial winners among the teams, and Sportsmail delves deeper into each of the 32.
'When I looked at the players, I knew it was over': Romelu Lukaku says he knew his Chelsea team-mates would beat Man City in their Champions League final because of their 'focus' inside the tunnel
21/08/21 16:40The Belgian striker was watching the game at home with his son as Kai Havertz scored the goal to win Chelsea their second Champions League trophy with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
Kai Havertz to auction personally-designed boots from Chelsea's Premier League clash with Arsenal this weekend as 'shocked' star raises funds for victims of floods that destroyed lives and left dozens dead in Germany last month
20/08/21 08:15Havertz hopes to generate further money to support Red Cross Germany from the Nike boots he has designed himself in the colours of the North Rhine -Westphalia flag, green white and red.
Romelu Lukaku reveals he advised Kai Havertz to join Chelsea over a year ago while playing for Inter Milan against his Bayer Leverkusen team... and now says he's raring to go in a £187m duo to be unleashed against Arsenal
17/08/21 08:42Lukaku is ready to be unleashed against Arsenal in his second debut on Sunday - ten years since he first joined the club - and fans are already anticipating a partnership with Havertz.
Romelu Lukaku has been lured back to Chelsea to sharpen up Thomas Tuchel's blunt attack... after a lack of cutting edge in the UEFA Super Cup, it is not hard to see why the Blues have spent £98m to re-sign him
11/08/21 21:30Chelsea's lack of cutting edge was on display again in Belfast. If Lukaku was watching somewhere, his determination to get started would only have increased on sight of the service he might receive.
Romelu Lukaku's £98m arrival means Thomas Tuchel has to somehow keep SEVEN Chelsea attackers happy at Stamford Bridge this season... so, what does the Belgian's high-profile arrival from Inter Milan mean for the rest of his front line?
11/08/21 16:06Seven cannot go into three, so with Lukaku now preparing for the Premier League season with Chelsea, how does the former Inter Milan striker's arrival impact the forward options in west London?
Thomas Tuchel believes Romelu Lukaku will create space for Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic to shine next season as Chelsea close in on £98m deal to bring the Inter Milan target man back to Stamford Bridge
10/08/21 12:32Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has now claimed that Romelu Lukaku will bring the best out of his other attackers, who will be looking to improve from last season despite their European triumph.
Kai Havertz admits he 'STILL gets goosebumps' when watching his Champions League-winning goal for against Man City... as Chelsea star opens up on his partnership with 'unbelievable' team-mate Mason Mount
06/08/21 10:06Havertz endured some challenging moments following his move to Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen, but he scored the only goal against City in Porto.
Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne celebrate Euros win in Ibiza, Thiago Silva bumps into Chelsea pal Jorginho in Greece and Kai Havertz spends time with his pet donkey as stars enjoy some downtime before new season
19/07/21 14:37With just a matter of weeks between the end of the Euros and the start of Europe's major leagues getting underway again, players are making the most of the little time they have away from the pitch.
VIEW FROM GERMANY: Gloomy post-mortem begins as Joachim Low walks away after dire defeat by England, leaving Hansi Flick saddled with overhauling the team ahead of a home Euros in 2024
30/06/21 16:55KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: Beaten by England, knocked out of Euro 2020 and unable to match expectations for the second tournament in a row, the Germans could only be silent.
Thomas Muller misses HUGE opportunity to equalise for Germany just minutes after Raheem Sterling's opener in Euro 2020 clash with England... as Jurgen Klinsmann admits: 'He knows he should have scored'
29/06/21 18:37The Bayern Munich veteran had a glorious chance to bring Joachim Low's side back into the game at Wembley after Raheem Sterling had given the Three Lions the lead but missed the target.
Kai Havertz looked an £89m flop after having long Covid and struggling at Chelsea, but the Champions League final hero and Germany's understated star can down England in London... a place he now feels at home
29/06/21 14:53The brutal reality is that in modern football time is not afforded to players to settle and Havertz had been harshly dubbed as a mega-money flop mere weeks into his new life in west London.
Joachim Low warns England to expect an improved Germany at Wembley after Die Mannschaft draw with Hungary to scrape second place in the Group of Death and knock out the underdogs
23/06/21 22:27Germany twice had to come from behind against Hungary at the Puskas Arena as equalisers by Kai Havertz and Leon Goretzka helped Low's men scrape through to the last 16.
Thomas Muller insists Germany 'must NOT become arrogant' after laying down a marker with sensational win over Euro 2020 holders Portugal on Saturday in Munich
20/06/21 08:09Thomas Muller has warned his Germany team mates they cannot afford to become 'arrogant' after they demolished Portugal 4-2 to pick up their first win at Euro 2020.
'Today is a day to cry but we have to turn it around': Portugal manager Fernando Santos disappointed after his side's 4-2 loss to Germany but says they need to display the 'same fighting spirit' shown against Hungary
19/06/21 19:23Portugal had taken the lead through Cristiano Ronaldo, but they were outperformed by Germany who raced away to take an impressive 4-2 victory in the second game of the groupstage.
PLAYER RATINGS: Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz light up the Allianz Arena as Germany ease past Portugal... but Bruno Fernandes was very quiet by his high standards in a thrilling Group F encounter
19/06/21 18:21The superb Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens extended Germany's lead after the interval and Germany were worthy victors despite Diogo Jota scoring to briefly revive hopes of a comeback.
Can Champions League final hero Havertz continue brilliant form at Euro 2020? And just how 'disgusting' will Rudiger be up against fearsome duo of Griezmann and Mbappe? Tactical analysis of HUGE Group F showdown between France and Germany
15/06/21 15:26With little room for error in Euro 2020's 'group of death', Sportsmail takes a tactical look at Tueaday night's mouthwatering clash in Munich between France and Germany.
Kai Havertz claims fans expected him to be 'the new Cristiano Ronaldo' after arriving at Chelsea, as the German admits to feeling 'completely different pressure' than at Bayer Leverkusen after £89m move to Stamford Bridge
15/06/21 11:32The 22-year-old joined the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen in an £89million deal in September but scored just one goal in his first 23 Premier League appearances.
Frank Lampard insists he will never 'try and lay claim' to Chelsea's Champions League success this season... but admits he was 'pretty proud' to see Mason Mount and Reece James perform against Man City
13/06/21 14:36The Blues legend was in charge for the group stages of the competition but was sacked in January after 18 months in charge, with the club ninth in the Premier League table at the time of his departure.
Germany 7-1 Latvia: Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Timo Werner and Leroy Sane all score as Joachim Low prepares for his final tournament and Manuel Neuer makes goalkeeping history
07/06/21 21:10Neuer has become the first Germany goalkeeper to reach 100 caps and it was a game to celebrate all round as the hosts moved 3-0 up inside half an hour as they utterly dominated Dainis Kazakevics' men.
Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford are the three most expensive players in the WORLD as CIES rank Englishmen ahead of Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes in latest valuation - while PSG star Kylian Mbappe is only worth £9m more than Timo Werner
07/06/21 14:31Manchester City and England star Foden comes out on top at £163million, while United pair Greenwood and Rashford are valued at £153m and £137m respectively. Haaland is fourth.
Mason Mount opens up on his 'crazy journey' capped by winning Champions League as he reflects on 'tough period' with Frank Lampard leaving Chelsea and 'unbelievable' finale to season
05/06/21 15:18Over the course of 2020-21, Mason Mount revolutionised his reputation from a young prodigy to one of Europe's top midfielders, and has been reflecting on a stunning campaign.
Chelsea's Champions League winner Kai Havertz heaps praise on N'Golo Kante and admits he is anxious about facing his 'great' team-mate at Euro 2020 with Germany
05/06/21 08:37Havertz and Kante both recently dazzled in the Champions League final, with the German scoring the match-winning goal and Kante putting in a Man of the Match performance.
Kai Havertz was half way to becoming the biggest flop English football has ever seen under Frank Lampard... but the £89m man turned his season around under Thomas Tuchel and secured a place in Chelsea history with Champions League matchwinner
31/05/21 11:27The German must have been thinking whether 2021 would be his year when the New Year bells rang. On Saturday, he scored the Champions League winner for Chelsea in Porto.
'I cannot believe he got it so WRONG in such a big moment': Pep Guardiola labelled a 'DISGRACE' by Jamie O'Hara for his team selection in Champions League final loss against Chelsea... and insists Man City coach was 'arrogant' for not changing his tactics
31/05/21 06:01Guardiola - who opted not to start with a natural defensive midfielder and instead played forward Raheem Sterling in an attacking starting XI - has come under the microscope for his tactics.
Sergio Aguero 'flew to Spain straight after Man City's Champions League final defeat in Porto to complete a free transfer to Barcelona'... as he closes in on a move to the Nou Camp after a decade at the Etihad
30/05/21 23:37The 32-year-old striker travelled to Barcelona directly from Manchester City's Champions League final loss in Porto to complete a free transfer to the Catalans, according to reports.
Victorious Chelsea stars return to their Cobham training base with the Champions League trophy after partying into the early hours following win over Manchester City
30/05/21 23:16Celebrations went on long into the night, with manager Thomas Tuchel partying with players and champagne flowing to celebrate the club's second Champions League title.
'We'll be seen differently, we have to step up now': Thomas Tuchel calls on his Chelsea side to channel their inner Tom Brady and challenge for more titles - including the Premier League - after conquering Europe
30/05/21 20:58Chelsea's players and staff arrived back to their dressing room after milking every ounce of adulation on the pitch.It was loud, it was raucous and Thomas Tuchel got the party started.
Cesar Azpilicueta targeting period of Chelsea dominance after Champions League triumph as club captain insists they 'want to fight for everything' and takes aim at critics who 'doubted the quality of the team'
30/05/21 11:00SAMI MOKBEL IN PORTO: The Blues captain led his team to glory in Portugal on Saturday night as Kai Havertz's goal earned the club their second Champions League title.
Patrice Evra ruthlessly mocks Man City after their Champions League final defeat by Chelsea with ex-Manchester United defender using photoshopped photo of him and Sir Bobby Charlton to 'check for City's name' on the trophy
30/05/21 08:51A win for City would have seen them claim their first ever Champions League crown but they ultimately came up short in following up their Premier League and Carabao Cup wins.
Mason Mount labels Chelsea 'the best team in the WORLD' after Champions League triumph against Manchester City as jubilant star reveals winning a trophy at the club was 'all I've dreamt'
30/05/21 06:35Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time in Porto after downing City through Kai Havertz's goal. Mason Mount, who teed up the opener, hailed the Blues as the world's 'best team'.
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City still had an 'exceptional season' despite Champions League final loss... and defends his controversial pre-match decision to play without either Fernandinho or Rodri in midfield
29/05/21 23:13Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said their season remained an exceptional one despite the campaign ending in disappointment with a 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League final.
INSIDE CHELSEA'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PARTY: Kurt Zouma and Olivier Giroud go wild in the dressing room as a shoe-less Thomas Tuchel sprays squad with champagne... while Tammy Abraham dons his full kit for celebrations despite not making the squad!
29/05/21 22:46The Blues wasted no time in getting the celebrations up and running after their European triumph - led by Kurt Zouma and Olivier Giroud, who was seen swigging a bottle of bubbly in the dressing room.
Thomas Tuchel 'will go down in folklore as one of the greatest managers in Chelsea history', declares Joe Cole after Champions League win just four months into his reign... as Rio Ferdinand praises his 'tactical masterclass' against Pep Guardiola
29/05/21 21:59Tuchel's Blues side out-fought and out-thought Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions in the European showpiece at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto on Saturday evening.
'I don't give a f***... we won the f***ing Champions League!': Chelsea's hero Kai Havertz has perfect answer to question about his £89m price tag as he swears live on TV in BT Sport interview after scoring the winning goal to sink Manchester City
29/05/21 21:52The delighted 21-year-old was interviewed live on BT Sport after the final whistle confirmed the second Champions League victory in Chelsea's history.
PLAYER RATINGS: Chelsea's N'Golo Kante reigns supreme with man-of-the-match performance, while Riyad Mahrez and Ruben Dias fail to sparkle for Man City in European final
29/05/21 21:20Sportsmail's Jack Gaughan gives his verdict on how each player performed during the Champions League final on Wednesday evening, eventually won 1-0 by Chelsea.
Mason Mount reveals players can HEAR pundits' reactions during games behind closed doors as the Chelsea star jokes with Joe Cole that he once heard him and Rio Ferdinand celebrating a Kai Havertz nutmeg
28/05/21 17:01Blues midfielder Mount's comments came in a jokey interview with former Chelsea winger Cole ahead of their Champions League final against Manchester City in Porto on Saturday.
Goal-shy Chelsea end the season with their lowest leading league goalscorer EVER, despite spending £179m on attacking stars last summer, with Jorginho topping the table on just SEVEN... and all of his were penalties!
24/05/21 10:49The Italian's seven-goal tally is also the joint-lowest figure for the club since the Second World War with Ian Hutchinson in 1974-75, when they finished 21st in the former First Division.
Kai Havertz opens up on 'very tough' debut season at Chelsea as misfiring £72m star admits struggles to adapt to 'intensity' of English football... before revealing support of Timo Werner has helped him through difficult period
22/05/21 06:35Havertz, 21, has failed to hit the ground running as many expected following his mega-money arrival last summer having struggled to find his form, as well as being hit by a bout of coronavirus.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic won't want his Sweden comeback to end in humiliation, Eden Hazard is aiming to put his Madrid nightmare to one side... while Jadon Sancho is auditioning for a possible transfer: 10 players with a point to prove at the Euros
14/05/21 17:05After a hugely disappointing 2020 that saw the sporting calendar decimated by the Covid pandemic, football fans can finally see the Euros on the horizon and kick-off can't come soon enough.
Pick half-fit N'Golo Kante's moments, bring back Antonio Rudiger and start Timo Werner AND Hai Havertz: Chelsea face FOUR do-or-die 'finals'... here's what Thomas Tuchel must do to avoid flopping
14/05/21 09:28After an electrifying few weeks at Stamford Bridge, Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea were given a reality check on Wednesday night when they lost to London rivals Arsenal.Eden Hazard is aiming to put his Real Madrid nightmare to one side, Jadon Sancho is auditioning for a possible transfer and Sergio Ramos can go out with a bang: 10 players with a point to prove at the Euros
14/05/21 09:11After a hugely disappointing 2020 that saw the sporting calendar decimated by the Covid pandemic, football fans can finally see the Euros on the horizon and kick-off can't come soon enough.
Man City can't afford to let Werner get cocky and Chelsea must avoid the press... the tactical battles between Guardiola and Tuchel that will decide tonight's Champions League final dress rehearsal
08/05/21 11:40Two years on from Liverpool's European triumph over Spurs, fans will again be treated to another all-English final after Chelsea booked their spot in the Istanbul showpiece with Man City.
'I've had to continue to prove myself over and over again': Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic voices frustration over bit-part role under Thomas Tuchel after being left out of the starting line-up for Real Madrid clash
06/05/21 18:52The 22-year-old was expected to start against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi final on Wednesday after his impressive first leg performance and goal.
In only 100 days, Thomas Tuchel has reached the Champions League and FA Cup finals, got Chelsea into the top four and beat Zidane, Guardiola, Klopp, Simeone AND Mourinho! So what's his secret?
06/05/21 14:49Chelsea could yet end the season as Europe's best team, FA Cup winners and with a top four finish. Not bad at all considering where they were just three-and-a-bit months ago.
'Werner, you are the best! Love you!': Thiago Silva's wife sings the praises of the Chelsea striker after his Real Madrid goal... despite blasting him last week by claiming 'he doesn't want to score' due to his horror miss in Spain
06/05/21 08:00Werner nodded in Chelsea's first goal in their 2-0 win over Real Madrid, converting from close range after a deft Kai Havertz lob came back off the crossbar.
Mason Mount insists Chelsea have 'won nothing yet' after brushing Real Madrid aside to seal their place in the Champions League final but admits his late goal was 'massive' to book all-English clash against Manchester City
05/05/21 21:52The Blues secured their place in the May 29 showpiece, set to be held in Istanbul, after a 2-0 win - with goals from Timo Werner and Mount late on, with Thomas Tuchel's side subduing the LaLiga outfit.
CHRIS SUTTON: Timo Werner deserves credit for winner against Real Madrid even if it was the simplest of finishes... he's justifying Thomas Tuchel's faith and his confidence is visibly returning
05/05/21 21:05CHRIS SUTTON: Timo Werner may have missed chances this season but Werner is the sort of restless striker that defenders hate to face. In a way, he deserved this goal for his work rate.
Eden Hazard struggles on his Stamford Bridge return as Chelsea's next generation of attackers all shine... his Real Madrid team-mates even seemed to think twice about giving him the ball
05/05/21 21:01MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Home comforts, in the end, did not inspire Eden Hazard and this would prove to be an exciting glimpse of Chelsea's future.
Christian Pulisic will be RAGING after being dropped for Chelsea's crucial clash against Real Madrid, says Joe Cole, having scored an away goal in the first leg... but admits Kai Havertz has 'played himself' into the team
05/05/21 19:10The USA winger netted a vital away goal at the Bernabeu in the first leg last week, but his German boss Thomas Tuchel opted to play Kai Havertz behind Timo Werner in attacking midfield.
Sergio Aguero should join Chelsea after he leaves Manchester City this summer, insists Arsenal legend Ian Wright, because the support of 'Mason Mount and Kai Havertz would see him score 25 goals'
05/05/21 16:36Manchester City announced that Sergio Aguero would be departing the Etihad Stadium once his contract expires this summer. Therefore, Ian Wright believes he should join Chelsea.
The £53m big-chance misser, the £89m kid who blows hot and cold, or the skilful wingers played out of position? Thomas Tuchel has a Chelsea selection headache as he strives to sink Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final
05/05/21 13:17Chelsea's flexibility in attack could be described as both Tuchel's friend and foe at the moment. Plenty of options, plenty of combinations but most of them nowhere near a 100 per cent guaranteed pick.
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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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
