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Trent Alexander-Arnold might as well give up on England, Bukayo Saka should NEVER play left wing-back and his loyalty to Harry Maguire is being severely tested... the defensive dilemmas Gareth Southgate made for himself as the World Cup looms
26/09/22 13:22
The Three Lions kept 13 clean sheets from 19 fixtures last year, including in all but two of their games at the Euro finals. Defensive resilience was their fall-back, a handy insurance policy if the strikers misfired. All of a sudden, with defeat to Italy on Friday night confirming relegation from the elite division of the Nations League and optimism plummeting two months out from the World Cup, Southgate has head-scratching decisions to make all over the pitch. With just Monday night's Wembley meeting with Germany to fine-tune things ahead of Qatar, Southgate still has little real idea of his strongest back line or whether to start with a back five or back four. And some of these issues Southgate has made for himself by remaining too loyal to certain players and not being open enough to new options....read
France flops get ripped apart by L'Equipe after Nations League loss to Denmark with Olivier Giroud and Eduardo Camavinga among those given miserable 3/10 rating and Kylian Mbappe slammed for 'missing too many chances'
26/09/22 06:46Olivier Giroud, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba all received a miserable 3/10 rating for their performances.
'There's no need to worry': Didier Deschamps insists it is not time to panic after his 'young' second-string France side were beaten by Denmark... as he demands his side 'fight' to prove they are 'better than the others'
25/09/22 23:34The French manager's reaction to the defeat was to quiet talk of a panic, suggesting that the result was not representative of what his side are capable of, having chosen to ring the changes on Sunday.
'It's not the end of the world and we are now fully focused on the World Cup': Rob Page plays down Wales' Nations League relegation and insists it won't 'derail' their Qatar plans
25/09/22 23:07Robert Page insisted that Wales' relegation from the Nations League's top tier is not going to 'derail' his World Cup-bound team. Wales' send-off ended in a 1-0 defeat to Poland in Cardiff.
Northern Ireland's first Nations League win in Kosovo eased relegation fears and the pressure on Ian Baraclough... but demotion to Europe's tier of minnows remains a real possibility
25/09/22 21:30DAVID KENT: Ian Baraclough side's play Greece in Athens on Tuesday and must match or better Cyprus's result in Kosovo after the Cypriots stunned group leaders Greece.
Austria 1-3 Croatia: Croats reach Nations League semi-final as Marko Livaja and Dejan Lovren net after Christoph Baumgartner cancelled out Luka Modric's opener
25/09/22 20:44Zlatko Dalic's side needed to match Denmark's result against France to top the group, and second half goals from Marko Livaja and Dejan Lovren ensured the side will compete for the title in June next year.
Holland 1-0 Belgium: Virgil van Dijk's late header seals top spot for Dutch in Nations League with hard-fought win over neighbours... with hosts finishing as the only unbeaten side in the top tier
25/09/22 20:39Virgil van Dijk sealed an unbeaten Nations League campaign at the Johan Cruyff Arena for the Dutch with an authoritative header from a corner in the 73rd minute.
Denmark 2-0 France: World Cup holders' poor form continues ahead of their title defence in Qatar as first-half strikes from Kasper Dolberg and Andreas Skov Olsen seal memorable win for Danes
25/09/22 20:37Nations League holders France lost 2-0 to Denmark in their final Group 1 game but salvaged their place in the top tier at the end of a dismal campaign on Sunday.
Wales 0-1 Poland: Rob Page's side are RELEGATED from the Nations League top tier as Karol Swiderski nets second-half winner in Cardiff after sublime assist from Robert Lewandowski
25/09/22 17:28TOM COLLOMOSSE IN CARDIFF: There was to be no joyful World Cup send-off for Wales as Karol Swiderski's goal meant Rob Page's team suffered relegation from Europe's top tier.
Gareth Southgate will NOT guarantee Ivan Toney a debut against Germany after he was left out of the squad to face Italy... but the England boss suggests 'there is a life' for the Brentford forward beyond the World Cup
25/09/22 17:27Toney, who earned his first call-up for this international window, was left out of the squad for Friday's game against Italy, and Gareth Southgate refused to guarantee he would feature on Monday.
Raheem Sterling insists under-fire coach Gareth Southgate should NOT take the blame for England's Nations League relegation
25/09/22 16:35Raheem Sterling believes England's players must shoulder the blame for the recent run of poor results, labelling criticism of manager Gareth Southgate as 'unfair'.
'The results haven't been at the level we want... I'm not hiding from it': Gareth Southgate admits he's under pressure amid England's five-game winless run, as they look to stop the rot against Germany in final game before World Cup
25/09/22 15:56The Three Lions boss has seen his side fail to win their last five games, resulting in relegation from Nations League Group A3 and with just one match to go before the World Cup begins in November.
German football legend Lothar Matthaus says England 'are one of the favourites' to WIN the World Cup despite Nations League relegation... but insists Gareth Southgate's side 'have a problem with their goalkeeper'
25/09/22 14:27The Three Lions have suffered a turbulent few months stretching back to June, with defeats to Hungary and Italy culminating in relegation from Tier A of the Nations League this week.
Gareth Southgate puts England through their paces ahead of crunch Germany clash as Three Lions search for some pre-World Cup optimism following their dismal Nations League relegation
25/09/22 13:49The tournament in Qatar is now just eight weeks away and England's sub-standard performance in Milan suggested Southgate still has plenty to work on in terms of both team selection and tactics.
Raphael Varane hails Christian Eriksen's early impact at Man United as the club-mates prepare to go head-to-head when France play Denmark in crucial UEFA Nations League clash
25/09/22 11:42The Danish midfielder has impressed since arriving on a free transfer just over a year after his cardiac arrest playing for his country at Euro 2020.
Arsenal are 'keeping tabs on Croatian star Lovro Majer' after impressive Nations League performance... as Gunners' scouts watch 'new Luka Modric' score winner against Denmark midweek
25/09/22 11:25Gunners' scouts were in attendance as the 24-year-old came off the bench to score the winner for Croatia against Denmark, in their 2-1 Nations League win on Thursday afternoon.
'I have nothing but praise for him': Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admits Holland team-mate Jurrien Timber - who turned down a summer move to Man United - is BETTER than he was at the same age
25/09/22 10:19The Liverpool star lines up alongside Timber in the Holland defence, with both playing 90 minutes and keeping a clean sheet in their 2-0 win in Poland in the Nations League on Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: England's first black women's footballer Kerry Davis is set to be honoured during England's clash with Germany on Monday as the FA plan to recognise the country's trailblazers ahead of Black History Month
25/09/22 08:15EXCLUSIVE: The Football Association will recognise Kerry Davis as the first black woman to represent England at Wembley on Monday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo suffers HORROR injury in Portugal's thrashing of Czech Republic with the Man United star's face covered in blood after a clash with keeper Tomas Vaclik... but the forward still managed the full 90 minutes
24/09/22 23:24Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was left covered in blood after a nasty collision with Czech Republic goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik on Saturday night.
Spain 1-2 Switzerland: Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo strike in shock win for visitors... and Luis Enrique's side now face showdown with Portugal to qualify for Nations League semi-finals
24/09/22 22:08Spain suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Switzerland as goals from Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo knocked the hosts off the top of Nations League A-Group 2 on Saturday with one game left to play.
Portugal 4-0 Czech Republic: Man United defender Diogo Dalot nets a brace as his side run riot in Nations League with Red Devils team-mate Bruno Fernandes also on the scoresheet... before Liverpool's Diogo Jota rounds off the scoring
24/09/22 21:55The victory sets up a crunch clash for the Portuguese on Tuesday at home to Spain, who lost 2-1 to visitors Switzerland, knowing a draw will be enough to reach the final four.
REVEALED: Paul Pogba says he DID hire a witchdoctor - but not to put a spell on France teammate Kylian Mbappe... the ex-Man United star claims he was using the mystic to protect him from injuries as his blackmail saga continues
24/09/22 21:35PETER ALLEN: What made Mbappe's strike against Austria significant, was that it came after a witch doctor allegedly used supernatural powers to destroy his talent.
Northern Ireland 2-1 Kosovo: Josh Magennis nets dramatic stoppage time winner to seal comeback victory for the Green and White Army as they break Nations League duck... after Gavin Whyte had cancelled out Vedat Muriqi's opener
24/09/22 18:46Josh Magennis headed in the winner in stoppage time as Northern Ireland came from behind to finally end their Nations League hoodoo with a 2-1 victory over Kosovo at Windsor Park.
Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Ryan Christie scores from the spot late on as the hosts come from behind to go top of their Nations League group
24/09/22 17:01CRAIG HOPE AT HAMPDEN PARK: Ryan Christie's penalty proved to be the winning goal after Ryan Hendry had levelled things up after half time for Scotland.
Gareth Bale insists he's 'ready to start' for Wales in their Nations League 'Cup Final' against Poland despite not playing a full game for over a year
24/09/22 16:38Gareth Bale is fit and ready to play for Wales in their Nations League 'Cup Final' against Poland on Sunday but doesn't yet know if Rob Page is going to pick him to start.
Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero bizarrely thinks Shaun Wright-Phillips is playing for England while working as a pundit for the Nations League clash against the Azzurri... despite the ex-Man City star last playing for the Three Lions in 2010!
24/09/22 16:30Former Italy striker Alessandro Del Piero appeared to mistakenly think Shaun Wright-Phillips was playing for England during the defeat to Italy at the San Siro on Friday evening.
Romelu Lukaku is spotted at Milan Fashion Week after being left out of Belgium's squad as the Inter striker poses for the cameras in a quirky silver shirt before taking front-row seats for the Versace show
24/09/22 13:43The Belgian international, who signed for Serie A giants Inter on loan, just one year after leaving them for Chelsea in a whopping £97.5million deal - has found other ways to entertain himself.
Harry Kane calls on England to 'fight through a tough period' after defeat in Italy extended their winless run to five matches and increased pressure on Gareth Southgate - as he insists a clash with Germany at Wembley will be 'great World Cup preparation'
24/09/22 13:27The Three Lions were relegated to the second tier of the Nations League having failed to win any of their first five group games.
'If you give Tuchel this England squad, he will win the World Cup!': Fans call for Gareth Southgate to be REPLACED by sacked Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel - and insist the 'cup specialist' can bring glory in Qatar
24/09/22 11:12Southgate is under growing pressure after England were relegated from Tier A of the Nations League, following their 1-0 defeat in Italy on Friday night.
Roberto Mancini says England CAN win the World Cup as he praises his inexperienced Italy side's win over 'one of the best teams in the world'... despite Gareth Southgate's men extending their winless run to FIVE games
24/09/22 10:11Italy coach Roberto Mancini praised his side's 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Friday, but insisted Gareth Southgate's men are still one of the favourites for the World Cup.
Sean Dyche reveals he nearly signed Harry Kane for Burnley but the club REFUSED to meet Spurs' £7m asking price... as the England captain was still an 'unproven' talent in the league
24/09/22 08:08Things could've been very different for Kane, who starred in England's 1-0 Nations League defeat to Italy on Friday, had his move to Turf Moor gone through.
'Sat on the bench getting splinter in his a**': Gary Lineker slams England boss Gareth Southgate's decision to leave 'creative' Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold out as the Three Lions suffer defeat in Italy
24/09/22 06:30The Three Lions were consigned to Nations League relegation as a result of this loss at the San Siro in Milan, their third loss in five matches.
Harry Maguire insists his intense criticism is for 'clicks' after rare outing in England's defeat by Italy... despite not starting a league match for Man United since 4-0 mauling at Brentford six weeks ago
24/09/22 05:46It was the Three Lions third loss in five matches, as Giacomo Raspadori found the back of the net in the 68th minute at the San Siro in Milan.
Harry Kane sympathises with England fans who BOOED after their dire 1-0 loss to Italy sealed their relegation in the Nations League... but insists 'there's no need to panic' despite less than two months until the World Cup
24/09/22 00:09Away fans were vocal in their anger after the UEFA Nations League defeat, which saw the Three Lions relegated from the top tier of the competition.
'Just when you don't think it could get worse!': Channel 4 SLAMMED by fans after Gareth Southgate's post-match interview from England's 1-0 loss to Italy was cut short so that Gogglebox could take its usual slot
23/09/22 23:58Fans were quick to criticise Channel 4 on Friday night after their coverage of England's Nations League clash with Italy was cut short to make way for Gogglebox.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke urges John McGinn to go on and become a centurion... as he hails the Aston Villa midfielder ahead of his 50th appearance for his country
23/09/22 23:51Steve Clarke has challenged John McGinn to become a Scotland centurion with the 'bubbly' Aston Villa midfielder set to earn his 50th cap tonight.
'We are not there to make the numbers up': Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey insists Wales can produce one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history by WINNING the tournament
23/09/22 23:38Rob Page has led Wales to their first World Cup since 1958 and only the second in their history. They will face England in the group stage in Qatar, as well as USA and Iran.
Joe Cole warns England NEED to be braver at the World Cup and claims Gareth Southgate's side have 'lost their way'... as he slams the 'unacceptable' display in the Nations League defeat by Italy
23/09/22 22:15Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has said England 'have to be braver' going into the World Cup as Gareth Southgate's team fell to a 1-0 Nations League loss against Italy.
'It's my job to take that pressure': Gareth Southgate shoulders blame as England are booed off after dismal defeat to Italy... as he insists the team must stick together and the performance was a 'step in the RIGHT direction'
23/09/22 22:11SAMI MOKBEL at the San Siro: Gareth Southgate vowed to shoulder the blame for England's worrying slump after the manager was booed by his own supporters in Italy on Friday night.
'Trust me, we're gonna be good': Defiant Declan Rice sees positives in England's performance during 1-0 loss to Italy... despite Gareth Southgate's side being BOOED off after suffering relegation from their UEFA Nations League group
23/09/22 21:47Declan Rice was naturally disappointed following England's relegation from the top tier of the Nations League - but said he saw positive aspects despite their 1-0 loss in the San Siro to Italy.
PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Maguire struggles again as Gareth Southgate also endures a tough night in Milan as England are relegated after Nations League defeat to Italy
23/09/22 21:05SAMI MOKBEL AT THE SAN SIRO: England suffered the ignominy of relegation from the Nations League's top tier after a tepid defeat to Italy on Friday night.
Germany could face UEFA investigation after Hungary forward Dominik Szoboszlai was hit by an object thrown from the stands - on his home ground - in 1-0 Nations League defeat to Hungary
23/09/22 20:53DOMINIC KING at RED BULL ARENA: Germany are set to face a UEFA investigation after Hungary forward Dominik Szoboszlai was hit by an object thrown from the stands.
Harry Kane involved in sickening collision with Rafael Toloi that sees blood pouring from his mouth... but the England captain plays on in clash with Italy at San Siro
23/09/22 20:28England captain Harry Kane was left with blood pouring from his mouth after a collision with Italy's Rafael Toloi during their Nations League match on Friday.
Kyle Lafferty is axed from Northern Ireland squad for this month's Nations League games amid Kilmarnock's investigation over the ex-Rangers striker's alleged 'sectarian' language after viral video captures him calling Celtic fan a 'f****n b*****d'
23/09/22 14:54At his press conference on Friday, Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough confirmed that he had seen the video but refused to address the situation further.
Italy 1-0 England: Three Lions RELEGATED from the top tier of the Nations League as the pressure on Gareth Southgate increases ahead of the World Cup after another horror show in Milan
23/09/22 14:39England travel to Italy tonight in the first of their two Nations League fixtures over the next four days. Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the clash in Milan.
'I have MORE freedom here than at PSG!': Kylian Mbappe throws dig at Ligue 1 champions after France's Nations League victory... as the forward heaps praise on strike partnership with Olivier Giroud
23/09/22 09:26The 23-year-old starred in France's 2-0 Nations League win over Austria on Thursday night, scoring the opener before Olivier Giroud sealed all three points with a well-taken header.
Four places are still up for grabs in England's starting 11 for the World Cup opener against Iran, insists Jamie Carragher, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw under massive pressure, while Gareth Southgate is still searching for a solid midfield
23/09/22 07:59Jamie Carragher believes Nations League games, which begin tonight when the Three Lions take on Italy in Milan, before facing Germany on Monday, will be 'massive' in deciding who makes the plane.
Belgium forward Eden Hazard delighted to make rare start in win over Wales... but admits his 'delicate situation' at Real Madrid could harm his bid to be fit for the World Cup
22/09/22 22:54Belgium forward Hazard said he was starting to find his form again after a solid 65 minutes in their 2-1 home win over Wales, but admitted he needed more game time at Real Madrid before the World Cup.
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde forced off injured after just 23 minutes during France's victory over Austria in the Nations League... in a huge blow to the Catalan giants with a busy month ahead
22/09/22 21:52The summer signing was named in France's starting line-up for the international fixture at the Stade de France in Paris, but had to be replaced after just 23 minutes.
Poland 0-2 Holland: Goals from Man United target Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn keep Louis van Gaal's side above Belgium... but Memphis Depay and Teun Koopmeiners suffer injuries with World Cup looming
22/09/22 20:44Manchester United transfer target was on the scoresheet for Holland as they beat Poland 2-0 in the Nations League match in the National Stadium Warsaw.
Croatia 2-1 Denmark: Christian Eriksen STUNNER in vain as hosts move top of Group A1 with Borna Sosa and Lovro Majer on target either side of Man United star's long-range effort in hard-fought victory
22/09/22 20:40The Croatians leapfrog Denmark into first place and will face Austria this weekend, while Denmark will travel to France to take on a side who beat Austria 2-0 to win their first game of the competition tonight.
Belgium 2-1 Wales: Still bored Kevin? De Bruyne inspires Belgians to victory over Robert Page's side with a goal and an assist in Nations League clash... before Kieffer Moore pulled one back
22/09/22 17:23TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BRUSSELS: After Kevin De Bruyne said he was bored of playing Wales so often, Rob Page's men decided to let him have some fun.
Roberto Mancini puts faith in youth to revive Italy after humiliation of World Cup failure just months after Euros glory... as stalwarts Chiellini and Insigne are replaced by the likes of Gatti and Gnonto
22/09/22 17:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: If three important players are already in MLS barely a year after becoming European champions, it shows the delicate balancing act Mancini was managing at Euro 2020.
Kevin De Bruyne says he's 'BORED' of playing Wales, with the midfielder complaining Belgium 'always face the same teams' as they meet Rob Page's side for a NINTH time in the last 10 years
22/09/22 16:04The comment comes after Belgium faced Wales in their World Cup qualifying and Nations League groups, with the two teams playing this evening in the final round of Nations League group fixtures.
England's Harry Kane and other captains could be BANNED from wearing rainbow-coloured OneLove armbands to promote diversity and inclusion during the Qatar World Cup because FIFA hasn't yet granted them permission
22/09/22 16:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: England and the likes of Germany, Wales and France are on a serious collision course both with world football's governing body and the Gulf state itself.
UEFA set to ABANDON plans to expand the European Championship to 32 teams from 2028 after broadcasters said qualifiers would be devalued... meaning some UK and Ireland venues would miss out on hosting games
22/09/22 13:00EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The European governing body had planned yet another expansion of the Euros after increasing it from 16 to 24 teams in 2016.
Eddie Howe is left sweating on the fitness of Newcastle's £60m record signing Alexander Isak after he is forced to LEAVE Sweden's camp due to injury... while star man Bruno Guimaraes also picks up a knock on duty with Brazil
22/09/22 11:42Newcastle's injury problems have taken yet another turn for the worse with £60m record signing Alexander Isak and star player Bruno Guimaraes picking up fresh problems on international duty.
Everton suffer ANOTHER injury setback as Nathan Patterson is stretchered off during Scotland's Nations League win over Ukraine... as national coach Steve Clarke admits it 'doesn't look good' for the full-back
21/09/22 23:37The defender has broken into Frank Lampard's starting eleven this year and has been one of the Toffee's most reliable players, playing every minute possible in their opening seven games.
'We want to do ourselves justice': Scotland boss Steve Clarke targets revenge mission against Republic of Ireland after atoning for World Cup play-off loss by beating Ukraine
21/09/22 23:00Steve Clarke watched Scotland storm to the top of Nations League Group B1 with a stunning 3-0 win over Ukraine at Hampden then called on his players to deliver a repeat against Ireland on Saturday.
SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON: Gareth Southgate should DROP Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, Trent is NOT a good enough defender and Marcus Rashford can still start at the World Cup
21/09/22 20:00Both defenders were dropped by Erik ten Hag after a shaky start to the Premier League season and have failed to regain their places from Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia.
Scotland 3-0 Ukraine: John McGinn strike and TWO late headers from super sub Lyndon Dykes earn comfortable win for impressive Scots to send them top of their Nations League group as they close in on promotion
21/09/22 17:44Scotland had thrown everything at Ukraine and were just about to ask for kitchen sinks from the residents of Glasgow south side when John McGinn's backside finally broke Ukrainian resistance.
Aston Villa's injury crisis deepens as left-back Lucas Digne suffers a stress fracture of his ankle... ruling him out of France's Nations League fixtures and leaving boss Steven Gerrard without another key player
21/09/22 16:58Aston Villa face a defensive injury crisis after Lucas Digne suffered an ankle injury that is likely to keep him sidelined for several weeks.
England and France look to avoid RELEGATION - which would drastically affect their Euro 2024 qualifying hopes - while Scotland are on the cusp of joining the elite... Nations League state of play
21/09/22 14:13The Nations League might not carry the same importance as the World Cup or European Championships, but it is still a massive week ahead for England.
Germany duo Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka will MISS Nations League clash against England after testing positive for Covid-19 five days before Wembley showdown
21/09/22 12:08The Bayern Munich pair have been isolated from the rest of the team and have departed the squad hotel. Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been called up to replace Neuer.
'Russian football, Russian sport, should be TOTALLY isolated': Ukraine star Andriy Yarmolenko reiterates the need for Vladimir Putin's nation to be shut off from the sporting world as he declares invaders a 'terrorist country'
20/09/22 23:09Russia has been banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions since it launched its invasion of Ukraine in February, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissing an appeal against that exclusion.
Jamal Musiala is forced out of Germany training after being caught by teammate Thomas Muller's sliding tackle... but the wonderkid is not thought to be at risk of missing Nations League matches
20/09/22 17:48Jamal Musiala has been forced to cut a training session short with Germany after his leg was injured by Thomas Muller's sliding tackle. However, the injury is not thought to be a serious one.
Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov is fined and given a warning by UEFA for discriminating against RUSSIA by vowing to shoot invading soldiers in Kyiv - after the Russian FA complained
20/09/22 12:03In a Facebook post, the head of the Ukrainian Football Association, Andrii Pavelko, wrote that UEFA simply warned Petrakov and issued a small fine, which the organisation paid on his behalf.
Harry Kane leads England's players to hold a minute's silence for the Queen before training at St George's Park, after Gareth Southgate delayed call-ups to allow them to watch the funeral with their families
20/09/22 11:48England players held a minute's silence as a mark of respect to the Queen as they began preparations for their UEFA Nations League fixtures this month.
Manchester City dispatch member of their medical team to monitor the daily routine of Erling Haaland while he is with Norway as Pep Guardiola looks to maintain the fitness of his key centre forward after stunning start to season
19/09/22 21:32Mario Pafundi, a sports therapist, was appointed during Pep Guardiola's first season in charge at City and has struck up a bond with Haaland since the 22-year-old's summer arrival.
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti out of England clash after picking up calf injury in PSG win over Lyon, with the 29-year-old set to stay with the French champions to receive treatment over the international break
19/09/22 18:44Verratti was forced to leave the field in the 64th minute of their 1-0 Ligue 1 win at Olympique Lyonnais and PSG head coach Christophe Galtier said he would be examined on Monday.
ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP SQUAD LADDER: Jude Bellingham and Eric Dier shoot up while Luke Shaw and Ben White tumble down the order - so who is set to join Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane on the plane to Qatar with just TWO games left?
19/09/22 18:00The Three Lions are currently on a four-match winless run, and recorded their biggest defeat on home soil since 1928 in an embarrassing 4-0 loss against Hungary last time out.
'I can still do a lot more': Eric Dier insists that his England recall is just a 'starting point'... as Tottenham defender prepares to end his two-year international exile to stake his claim for a place in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad
19/09/22 06:27Eric Dier has thanked everyone at Tottenham for helping push him towards an England recall and hinted he is not ready to settle for just a bit-part role under national team boss Gareth Southgate.
Wales will address issues raised by Qatar's laws and customs during this month's Nations League camp... with manager Rob Page stating him and his team don't want to 'unintentionally upset anyone'
17/09/22 23:40Wales will play at their first World Cup for 64 years in November when the tiny Gulf state becomes the first Arab nation to hold the tournament.
Kalvin Phillips is set to miss England's Nations League games with recurrent shoulder injury... and midfielder could MISS the World Cup if Manchester City decide he needs surgery
17/09/22 16:00The Manchester City midfielder has suffered a recurrence of his shoulder injury and the club must decide if Phillips will need surgery that could rule him out of November's World Cup.
Ivan Toney reveals he was expecting a stern telling off from Thomas Frank as he was late for training... but the Brentford boss was actually phoning to tell him he'd been called up to the England squad for the first time!
17/09/22 09:02The Brentford striker earned his first call-up to the England squad this week but revealed that when he got the call from Thomas Frank he thought he was about to be told off for being late
Conor Gallagher drops down to England U-21 squad as Lee Carsley names his group for friendlies against Italy and Germany later this month...£42.5m man Morgan Gibbs-White is included alongside SIX Manchester City starlets
16/09/22 09:44The Chelsea midfielder, who has four senior caps, has dropped back down to the Young Lions for friendlies against Italy and Germany this month.
'I'm not ready yet': Marcus Rashford says his omission from the England squad is down to 'an untimely injury' as he insists 'I'm no different' in wanting to represent his country after he was left out along with Jadon Sancho
15/09/22 18:08As Sportsmail reported on Wednesday, England medics were making late checks on Rashford's fitness with regards to a muscular injury before his omission was confirmed on Thursday.
From League Two to the World Cup? Ivan Toney's England maiden call-up is just the latest chapter in the striker's incredible tale of redemption after Newcastle rejection and lower league loans... as Brentford form puts him in contention for Qatar
15/09/22 15:46The Brentford striker could well make his debut for the national side against Italy on the grand stage of Milan's San Siro on September 23. Five years ago, he was out on loan at Wigan.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Conor Gallagher are left OUT of Gareth Southgate's last pre-World Cup England squad as Ivan Toney and Eric Dier get call-ups to face Italy and Germany in the Nations League
15/09/22 11:59Brentford striker Toney has been rewarded with a call-up after an excellent breakthrough Premier League campaign last term and a promising start to this season.
Jadon Sancho and Eric Dier up for recalls, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw sweating on spots and Ivan Toney deserving a shot... Gareth Southgate's issues as he names last pre-World Cup England squad
15/09/22 08:45The upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header against Italy in Milan next Friday and Germany at Wembley the following Monday are significant for various reasons.
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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
