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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
02/08/24 23:50
Van Gaal stepped down from his role as head coach of the Netherlands national side after the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, having revealed his shock diagnosis. The former Ajax, Barcelona and Manchester United boss disclosed he was being treated for an aggressive form of cancer which he had hidden from his players. But the Dutchman, who requires regular radiation therapy and needed urine bags, struck an optimistic tone when discussing his condition in a TV appearance. He took charge of Manchester United between 2014 and 2016 and lifted the FA Cup during his final campaign before being brutally dismissed. After a five-year break, Van Gaal returned to the Netherlands job in 2021....read
Erik ten Hag warns Man United are 'really far' from winning Premier League titles, admits Ralf Rangnick's 'open-heart surgery' claim was right and says standards are STILL not high enough at club
20/07/24 09:00Erik ten Hag has admitted former Man United boss Ralf Rangnick was right in saying the club needed 'open heart surgery' and claims they are still 'really far from winning titles'.
Louis van Gaal, 72, delivers an upbeat but heartbreaking update on his prostate cancer, living with radiation and urine bags: 'No-one can see I'm sick... I'm used to death'
19/06/24 08:20Van Gaal, 72, has enjoyed a glittering managerial career with clubs including Ajax, Barcelona and Man United - and even led the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup while suffering with the disease.
Louis van Gaal has his say on whether or not Erik ten Hag should be sacked by Man United... admitting the Dutch boss has 'not done things fantastically' during his reign at Old Trafford
08/06/24 15:22The Red Devils are in the midst of an end-of-season review which, when concluded, could see the Dutchman ousted and Van Gaal has admitted his compatriot
Man United end-of-season review may not be completed this week as boss Erik ten Hag awaits outcome with his chances of keeping the job increased SLIGHTLY after FA Cup triumph
27/05/24 18:45Manchester United sources say there is no guarantee that the end-of-season review will be completed this week as Erik ten Hag awaits the results of his end-of-season review.
Erik ten Hag heads off on holiday today with his neck still in a noose at Man United, writes CHRIS WHEELER
26/05/24 01:00CHRIS WHEELER AT WEMBLEY: Erik ten Hag stood stoically in the technical area at Wembley, the trousers of his Cup final suit riding up to reveal milky white ankles. Socked in the morning?
The matchwinner playing in South Korea, an unrecognisable star who lead his own team to silverware and the TWO players still at Old Trafford... where are the Man United stars that won the FA Cup in 2016?
24/05/24 23:51Manchester United last lifted the FA Cup trophy in 2016, after overcoming Crystal Palace 2-1 in extra time. Jesse Lingard scored the 110th-minute winner, but he is now playing in South Korea.
Man United have already spoken to Thomas Tuchel and Kieran McKenna about succeeding Erik ten Hag, with the club preparing to SACK the Dutchman even if they win the FA Cup final against City
24/05/24 21:31CHRIS WHEELER: United have spoken to Thomas Tuchel as well as representatives of Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, also a target for Chelsea.
Man United 'should KEEP Erik ten Hag' even if they suffer defeat to Man City in the Emirates FA Cup final, says DION DUBLIN... as ex-striker insists Red Devils have a '50/50 chance' against Pep Guardiola's champions
24/05/24 09:28Amid a turbulent season, United faltered to finish eighth in the Premier League, their lowest finish in the top-flight since the 1989-90 season. It means United could now miss out on qualifying for Europe.
Manchester United really could relocate to LONDON as they circle the drain, writes MIKE KEEGAN: After storm water flooded dilapidated Old Trafford's hallowed dressing rooms... the sad fact is the deluge is of their own making
13/05/24 16:00MIKE KEEGAN: Theatre of Dreams? Theatre of Streams was more apt. There have been many dark days since the greedy Glazers stole the keys to Old Trafford back in 2005.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer reveals who he was 'told' Erik ten Hag's replacement this summer will be by a current Man United star
12/05/24 20:22McAteer has revealed a current United player suggested to him in a recent conversation that Ten Hag will not be on the touchline next season and will be replaced.
Gary Neville gives his Erik ten Hag verdict as the pressure continues to mount on the Man United boss after a disappointing campaign... as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS weigh up whether to sack the Dutchman this summer
12/05/24 14:34There remains a number of question marks around the Dutchman's future at Old Trafford, with United on course for their worst ever Premier League points total with three games remaining.
Meltdown at Man United: The mood is worse than during the last days of Mourinho, 'rock bottom' is a fond memory and nobody knows what the plan is - plus, how Erik ten Hag infuriated one big-name star
11/05/24 01:00CHRIS WHEELER: The best way to show you mean business is by making changes. Now Ratcliffe and his leadership team are weighing up arguably the most significant change of all.
Erik ten Hag tells Man United's owners they won't sack him 'if they have common sense' in a brazen press conference - and says he 'doesn't care' if they give him a vote of confidence
10/05/24 12:55CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag is under pressure with just three Premier League games and the FA Cup final left to play this season. United face title contenders Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ex-Man United star - who was tipped by Louis van Gaal to be a 'club great' - becomes a free agent after his side were relegated to League One less than 10 years after he left Old Trafford
08/05/24 14:51A former Manchester United academy graduate has been made a free agent by his club after they were relegated to League One nearly 10 years after he left Old Trafford
Ashley Young reveals why he was 'disappointed' with Jose Mourinho at Man United and admits some players didn't 'give as much as they could'
07/05/24 07:01Young played at Manchester United during Mourinho's stint at Old Trafford from the summer of 2016 to December 2018, when the Portuguese manager was sacked.
Arne Slot faces a huge leap up at Liverpool... Big names from Holland often don't cut it here, writes GRAEME SOUNESS. Plus, why it would be no surprise if an agreement has been made to sell Mo Salah
26/04/24 16:00GRAEME SOUNESS: Liverpool have shown a vulnerability and weakness I did not think existed. The season has gone flat and the title has gone now. I did not see this coming.
Erik ten Hag claims he's been able to pick his best team ONCE in 18 months as Man United boss says critics of his side are 'unrealistic' ahead of FA Cup semi-final against Coventry
20/04/24 21:30JOE BERNSTEIN: In the build-up to facing Coventry City in Sunday's semi-final, Ten Hag unwittingly outlined why his future is in such jeopardy.
Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals bitter banishment end to his time at Man United under Jose Mourinho - which Gary Neville suggests was 'ILLEGAL'
18/04/24 08:14The heavily decorated Germany international arrived at Old Trafford in 2015 after a celebrated tenure at his boyhood side Bayern Munich, but would only spend two ill-fated years at the club.
Peter Crouch expects Barcelona to struggle like Man United after Sir Alex Ferguson once Xavi departs in the summer as the Liverpool legend insists they 'aren't the same teams of old'
10/04/24 19:59Peter Crouch reveals how he expects Barcelona to struggle like Manchester United have after Sir Alex Ferguson once current head coach Xavi departs the Camp Nou at the end of the season.
Dutch legend is bemused why Ajax 'haven't talked to me yet' about being their next head coach... with the struggling Eredivisie giants seeking a successor to John van 't Schip
02/04/24 16:10Ajax are having a nightmare season, currently fifth in the Eredivisie table and an incredible 31 points behind league leaders PSV.
Gareth Southgate should forget about Manchester United. He's better off staying with England, here's why...
22/03/24 17:28GRAEME SOUNESS: This England squad have at least two more tournaments in them - going by their age - and Gareth should hang around and enjoy the fruits of that.
Erik ten Hag WON'T survive at Man United beyond the end of the season even if he lifts the FA Cup, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton claim on It's All Kicking Off - despite 'off the scale' win over Liverpool
18/03/24 16:08Mail Sport's experts believe Ten Hag will not be Manchester United manager at the start of next season, even if this campaign ends in silverware for his beleaguered side.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man United: Casemiro scores last-gasp winner as Red Devils book their place in FA Cup quarter-finals to ease pressure on Erik ten Hag
28/02/24 21:47NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 MANCHESTER UNITED - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: The FA Cup has not always been enough to save Manchester United managers.
Angel Di Maria labelled Louis van Gaal the 'WORST coach' of his career, Marouane Fellaini was targeted as it went wrong for David Moyes... and Paul Pogba vs Jose Mourinho became a soap opera! Man United's poster boys of failure
27/02/24 22:00Without a goal or assist from 20 Premier League appearances this season - his only attacking returns came against Newport County in the FA Cup - Antony's stock has plummeted to new depths.
Wayne Rooney reveals the wacky world of Louis van Gaal at Man United: No eating until 90 minutes after you've trained, a three-course meal for the manager - and sitting outside his office like you're at school
21/02/24 08:00Wayne Rooney has given a detailed insight into how former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal used to run training sessions and implement strict rules on players during his reign.
Gary Neville reveals the frustration Sir Alex Ferguson had with Wayne Rooney towards the end of his Man United career... admitting he would 'have a go at him 15-20 times a season'
07/02/24 08:23Rooney played under Ferguson from when he joined to the Scot's retirement in 2013, also featuring under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho in the post-Ferguson era.
Revealed: Jose Mourinho's bitter nine-word message he left to his Roma players after 'feeling betrayed' by how they helped him get the sack - with ex-Chelsea boss also leaving a winners' ring behind
06/02/24 08:12Mourinho, 61, didn't hide his emotions when he left Roma but now the full details of his rancorous exit from the Stadio Olimpico are emerging.
Jose Mourinho tells Marouane Fellaini 'you will always be one of mine' in a glittering tribute after his ex-Man United player announced his retirement - and tells him 'rest those ankles that suffered a lot'
04/02/24 00:59Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Marouane Fellaini , whom he managed while at Manchester United , after the 36-year-old announced his retirement.
Do you think Jose Mourinho should return to Man United? YOUR COMMENTS after the iconic boss outlined his desire to have a second spell in charge at Old Trafford
01/02/24 11:49Mourinho is also said to be keen to work with the new regime at United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS taking over football operations at Old Trafford after their 25 per cent investment in the club.
Jose Mourinho is eyeing a sensational return to Manchester United, Mike Keegan tells Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast... with the former manager believing he has 'unfinished business' at Old Trafford
31/01/24 16:45EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Sources close to the Portuguese manager say he feels he has 'unfinished business' after leaving Old Trafford in December 2018.
Newport County set up dream home FA Cup fourth round tie with Man United after a 3-1 win over non-league Eastleigh in a replay
16/01/24 21:43MATT BARLOW: The reward for beating opponents from the National League at the second attempt is the plum draw of this season's Fourth Round, at home against Man United,
Lionel Messi's ear-cupping celebration towards Louis van Gaal after win over Holland at 2022 World Cup was because Dutch boss 'almost ruined the career of his Argentine hero'
04/01/24 10:43The reasons behind Lionel Messi's ear-cupping celebration towards Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal in the World Cup have been revealed in a new Netflix documentary.
Man United prodigy Tom Thorpe was patronised by Louis van Gaal, ravaged by horror injuries and plagued by mental health issues... now he is making his mark by passing on his experiences to the next generation
16/12/23 22:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Tom Thorpe's senior debut - given to him by Louis van Gaal against West Ham - was meant to be a momentous day. Only he wasn't made to feel that way.
Graham Potter's reputation took a hit after his disastrous stint at Chelsea but 'he is high on Man United's shortlist of candidates' should they sack Erik ten Hag... why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are admirers of the British manager
16/12/23 10:28Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag after a poor start to the Premier League season and early elimination from the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.
The fall of the house of Ferguson: Man United face decades in the wilderness, crushed by the Glazers as Old Trafford crumbles... and recruitment staffer names £50m signing who 'we'd never heard of'
15/12/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: During his two-and-a-half decades as manager at Old Trafford, few things outside his own four walls mattered more to Ferguson than Liverpool.
Man United's 11th defeat this season has pressure mounting on Erik ten Hag... with Bayern Munich and Liverpool next, Mail Sport's experts argue for and against keeping him at Old Trafford
11/12/23 12:22Mail Sport's team of writers have their say on whether the Dutchman - who ended United's six-year trophy drought last season by winning the Carabao Cup - should stay or go.
Gary Neville insists 'there is NO way Man United should sack Erik ten Hag this season' - as Red Devils legend labels that idea as 'nonsense' before blasting the Glazer family for '10 years of failure and miserable recruitment'
10/12/23 20:56After guiding United to the League Cup title last season and to third in the Premier League table, Ten Hag's side have endured a turbulent start to the 2023-24 campaign, with the Red Devils currently sixth.
Newcastle are 'close to appointing Man United's former head of global scouting', 18 months after he left Old Trafford and their much-criticised recruitment team
08/11/23 14:58The Dutchman, 60, has previously worked for Manchester United, Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national football team, having long held a close relationship with Louis van Gaal.
IAN LADYMAN: Erik ten Hag escapes interrogation chamber, but it's only a stay of execution... The Man United manager NEEDS his players to speak for him against Fulham, if he is to avoid another step towards the door
03/11/23 22:30IAN LADYMAN: It's small and dark. Low ceiling. On Friday, the blinds were drawn, presumably to prevent prying eyes from focusing on the training pitches below. That seemed unnecessary.
Erik ten Hag has the highest win rate but is conceding more goals per game than ANY permanent Man United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson... how the Dutchman compares to other Old Trafford managers in the last decade
03/11/23 10:19After an impressive first season, there are early signs that history is repeating itself as things start to go sour for another manager in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford.
The great Manchester United inquest - Erik ten Hag's flops just keep plumbing new depths - so who's to blame... and can anybody fix them?
02/11/23 22:31Mail Sport's experts answer key questions on Manchester United's malaise, how much Ten Hag is to blame and what the Red Devils' prospects look like for the remainder of the season.
IAN LADYMAN: The Manchester United job undresses you, dismantles you and picks you to pieces... and it's happening again to Erik ten Hag
02/11/23 18:00IAN LADYMAN: Results got David Moyes sacked at Manchester United almost a decade ago but it was the eyes that had long since given the game away.
CHRIS WHEELER: Man United's problems run far deeper than Erik ten Hag. The club in crisis panic is setting in, but they MUST hold their nerve... the Dutchman can still be the solution
02/11/23 16:04CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag isn't done yet and until the United hierarchy make the decision to dispense with a fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, common sense can still prevail.
Pep Guardiola appears to make dig at Manchester United as rival boss claims Manchester City's success is because everyone at the club 'is in the same direction'... as Red Devils' struggles continue after 3-0 derby defeat
29/10/23 20:27Pep Guardiola referenced Manchester City's structure as a key reason for the club's success after Sunday's derby victory over Man United and credited the efforts of the club's hierarchy.
Ajax are likely to fail with any approach for Mitchell van der Gaag as Louis van Gaal looks to lure Manchester United assistant coach back to Holland
23/10/23 18:42SAMI MOKBEL: The Eredivisie side have sacked Maurice Steijn following the club's disastrous start to the season that leaves them in 17th place.
I was once former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's favourite player, but now I'm struggling for game time in Poland
20/10/23 12:39The former Red Devils full-back is now struggling for game time in Poland following his release from Burton Albion in the summer.
Ajax legend Ronald De Boer slams the club's transfer policy with the Dutch giants in the relegation zone after their worst-ever start to the season: 'You can't make chocolate out of s**t'
12/10/23 10:50Ajax legend Ronald De Boer has claimed his former club 'can't make chocolate with s**t' as he slammed their dismal start to the season and criticised their transfer policy.
AZ Alkmaar pile on the misery for Ajax as new director Louis van Gaal watches his team fall into the relegation zone on their return to the Johan Cruyff Arena
08/10/23 23:55Ajax returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena after the debacle against Feyenoord only to lose again, this time going down 2-1 to AZ Alkmaar.
CHRIS WHEELER: The only thing Erik ten Hag DOESN'T have to worry about is his job… he still has the support of the Manchester United dressing room and there is patience in the boardroom
04/10/23 21:30CHRIS WHEELER: The rain was running off Erik ten Hag 's head as he disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel after another crushing defeat on Tuesday night.
Louis van Gaal RETURNS to crisis-stricken Ajax as an advisor amid their chaotic start to the season... as ex-Man United boss vows to help the team get back 'to the top' despite his prostate cancer diagnosis
04/10/23 05:24The Dutch outfit are in 15th place in the Eredivisie table, and have not won a match since the opening weekend, despite spending over £86million on new players in the close-season.
Wilfried Zaha was Sir Alex Ferguson's last signing but played just 167 minutes for Manchester United before being ditched... Now he'll face them for Galatasaray with absolutely zero regrets over how it turned out
03/10/23 08:58NATHAN SALT: What was supposed to be a welcome present to his successor, David Moyes, turned into something of an unwanted possession for his fellow Scot and Louis van Gaal.
Van Gaal tipped Giggs to be his successor, Neville landed the Lionesses job and Carrick has shown promise in the Championship... so what awaits Phil Jones as he begins his coaching badges at Man United?
28/09/23 11:32Phil Jones has joined a list of illustrious former Manchester United players by taking his coaches badges at Old Trafford, following in the footsteps of Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher.
Louis van Gaal is the 'ideal man' to save Ajax after furious fans vandalised their stadium and caused Feyenoord clash to be abandoned, claims Rafael van der Vaart - despite the 72-year-old's prostate cancer diagnosis
25/09/23 09:41Van der Vaart, who made 156 appearances for Ajax at the start of his career, has suggested his former club should seek out the services of Van Gaal.
Losing to Bayern Munich is one thing but lose at Burnley and this gets messy! Erik ten Hag's cool facade is starting to crack... his Man United reign cannot afford a defeat at Turf Moor
22/09/23 21:31CHRIS WHEELER: The loss to Bayern Munich in midweek followed defeats to Brighton and Arsenal. Spurs's win over United last month makes it four defeats in the first six games.
Erik ten Hag tells Man United players to 'stick together and fight' amid fears of a dressing room leak revealing stars' real feelings
22/09/23 12:30CHRIS WHEELER: United have lost three in a row and go to Burnley on Saturday night in danger of suffering four straight defeats for the first time since Louis van Gaal's second season in 2015.
Louis van Gaal gives health update on his prostate cancer battle and reveals it will be a 'MIRACLE' if he can go to the toilet by himself again
10/09/23 10:52Louis van Gaal has revealed he will find out on September, 19, whether recent surgery on his prostate cancer has been a success and is hoping to have a 'miracle' breakthrough.
Virgil van Dijk rejects Louis van Gaal's claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy... after ex-Netherlands boss said Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' in quarter-final clash
05/09/23 14:48Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from his former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal that the World Cup in Qatar was rigged to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy.Louis van Gaal claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy in Qatar, insisting that Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' during their quarter-final win over the Netherlands
05/09/23 07:09Former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has claimed that last year's World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the elusive trophy.
Erik ten Hag is 'Manchester United's one big positive' - and he will STILL get them into the top four despite their troubled start, says Ian Ladyman on Mail Sport's It's All Coming Up
24/08/23 15:51Plenty have had their say on Manchester United's early-season struggles after they scraped past Wolves 1-0 and were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham at the weekend.
How Man United boss Erik ten Hag's hands-on approach maximises academy talent at Old Trafford
23/08/23 10:37Talented teenager Shea Lacey, 16, signed a scholarship deal on Tuesday which commits him to the club with an agreement to sign professional terms when he turns 17.
IAN HERBERT: Sarina Wiegman is the straight talking genius who turned England into world beaters
19/08/23 21:31IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: At moments like this, it can be the books the managers choose to read which reveal the most. Sarina Wiegman doesn't read novels, only non-fiction. That adds up.
Erik ten Hag is Manchester United's Mr Meticulous ahead of his second season in charge - he has banned flip-flops, hired a life coach and changed eating habits at Old Trafford
29/07/23 21:30CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag's meticulous attention to detail was a hallmark of his first year at Man United, and no-one was kidding themselves it was going to be any different in year two.
Wilfried Zaha leaves Crystal Palace for Galatasaray with his legacy cemented as the Eagles' greatest ever player - the South London star has delivered magic moments like few others at his hometown club
24/07/23 07:27MAX MATHEWS: They say you never forget your first love. Crystal Palace was mine. For me that was Selhurst Park. And, later, that was Wilfried Zaha too. Let me tell you how he changed my life.
Wayne Rooney won plenty of trophies and Antonio Valencia made history but Harry Maguire struggled... how have Man United's captains in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era fared as Bruno Fernandes takes the armband?
22/07/23 13:52Bruno Fernandes has been confirmed as the new Man United captain, becoming the sixth man to wear the armband for the club since the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge at Old Trafford.
France 4-0 Netherlands: Kylian Mbappe nets a brace in his first game as French captain - after Antoine Griezmann and Dayot Upamecano both struck early - as Ronald Koeman's second Dutch spell starts disastrously
24/03/23 21:41Kylian Mbappe scored twice in his first game since being named France captain as the World Cup runners-up began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a resounding victory.
Erik ten Hag 'had to dodge MINES laid by Cristiano Ronaldo' during his first months as Man United boss, close friends say... after Louis van Gaal had told his Dutch compatriot to steer clear of the Old Trafford 'mess'
04/03/23 10:43Ten Hag took up the challenge despite knowing his methods would bring him on a collision course with the Portuguese star - something which duly happened.
Lionel Messi says he regrets taunting Louis van Gaal after Argentina's heated World Cup win over the Netherlands and admits he didn't know 'if it was the real trophy or not' when celebrating after the final in Qatar
30/01/23 16:17The Albiceleste star lifted the trophy at the head of his side and admitted that 'there was a mess' with the iconic award, after a tense quarter-final win over Holland en route to the final.
'You cannot make him angry': Juan Riquelme claims Louis van Gaal's comments incensed Lionel Messi before their World Cup clash, prompting his provocative celebration in Argentina's win... and says the Dutchman should've 'KISSED' him instead
27/01/23 08:49Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate Juan Riquelme believes former Holland Louis van Gaal was foolish to anger Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown.
Louis van Gaal CRIED when Man United brutally sacked him, Sir Alex Ferguson stopped talking to us as the firing loomed and Wayne Rooney was furious: Manager's wife spills the details of his final days at Old Trafford
17/01/23 11:53The Dutchman had just led the Red Devils to the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, before he was dismissed two days later following months of speculation over his future at the club.
'At least he knows my name now!': Wout Weghorst breaks his silence on World Cup clash with Lionel Messi - and insists he only 'wanted to show respect' - after the Argentina star called him an 'idiot' in the tunnel following ill-tempered quarter-final
22/12/22 14:56There were several flashpoints during the clash, with Argentina's players celebrating in the faces of the Dutch after the game, leading to Denzel Dumfries being sent off.
'A teacher, a legend… and a s***house!': Ander Herrera reveals all about his Man United bosses, hailing Mourinho's must-win attitude but admitting it 'wasn't easy' for Solskjaer to instill Fergie's style
21/12/22 10:38The Spanish midfielder has recently opened up about his stint at Old Trafford and even broke down in tears when describing his 'painful' exit from the club.
'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback as manager of Portugal after the former Man Utd boss ended third stint in charge of the Netherlands
20/12/22 22:06Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post.
Souness and Keane's on-air clash, Van Gaal's kisses, Croatia's beauty queen, England's squad adopting a CAT and the Saudi fan who ripped his door off its hinges! 20 alternative World Cup highlights after Argentina's success
20/12/22 12:08Argentina came out on top but this was about so much more than that epic final. Sportsmail looks back on 20 moments that made us laugh, made us wince and everything in between from Qatar.
'I expected more': Ander Herrera breaks down in TEARS while discussing 'painful' Manchester United exit in 2019 after the club failed to offer him a new deal despite winning their Player of the Year award
17/12/22 12:45Herrera revealed he found his exit from United 'painful' as he expected an offer to extend his stay with the Red Devils, which coincided with FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League wins.
'Keep moving, idiot': A devoted Argentina fan TATTOOS Lionel Messi's pose mocking Holland coaches after the controversial World Cup quarter-final win... including the insult he shouted at Wout Weghorst after the match!
13/12/22 18:19After a highly fractious World Cup quarter-final on Friday, which saw the South American side triumph 4-3 on penalties, captain Messi struck a pose mocking the opponents' staff.
Bullish Louis van Gaal insists he 'didn't lose a single one' of his 20 matches in his third spell as Holland manager as he confirms he will not be continuing in the role after their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Argentina
10/12/22 01:00Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal confirmed he would be stepping down from the role after his side were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina on Friday.
Fiery Louis van Gaal shuts down 'stupid' question on how Holland plan to deal with Lionel Messi and claims 'it's not that difficult' to stop him ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown
09/12/22 12:19With the build-up close to coming to a head for the quarterfinal meeting at the Lusail Stadium , the talk has once again turned to keeping Messi quiet , as it has done for the majority of his stellar career.
Louis van Gaal has 'missed call from Manchester United spotted on his phone by journalist', after Holland boss left it on a hotel toilet - with fans suggesting club wanted to chat about Cody Gakpo
09/12/22 09:04PSV star Gakpo has been one of the standout players during the 2022 World Cup after he managed to score in every group stage fixture they played.
Di Maria said Van Gaal was the WORST coach he's ever had and blamed him for flopping at Man United - but the Dutch boss can't help but laugh! Hostilities are renewed as Argentina face Holland
08/12/22 19:00Angel di Maria's bitter feud with old Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal saw an unexpected development on Thursday as the Dutch boss madly played down their rift in the strangest of ways.
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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
