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Liverpool coach John Achterberg becomes the first Reds figure to speak about £44m Cody Gakpo deal as he welcomes the Dutchman on social media - after the club hijacked Man United's move for the PSV star
27/12/22 12:45
Hours after beating Aston Villa 3-1 on Boxing Day (Monday), Jurgen Klopp's side announced they had drawn up a big-money deal to sign Holland star Cody Gakpo (left) from PSV. Although the Premier League club are yet to officially comment, Liverpool goalkeeping coach Achterberg seemingly confirmed the transfer with a message on his social media account (bottom). Commenting on Gakpo's latest post on Instagram (right), from Christmas Day, the 51-year-old said: 'Welcome to the club Cody,' followed by a fist-bump, sunglasses, OK and love heart emojis. Bitter rivals Manchester United were keen on signing Gakpo but Liverpool now appear to have hijacked the deal, amid United only targeting loan arrivals in the January transfer window as the reviled Glazer owners look to sell the club....read
Erik ten Hag concedes Manchester United HAVE to sign a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in January... but it's back to the drawing board after rivals Liverpool swooped in for £44m Cody Gakpo move
27/12/22 09:04The news comes a day after bitter rivals Liverpool hijacked the Red Devils' move for Cody Gakpo , with Jurgen Klopp's side agreeing a £44million deal with the PSV and Holland star.
'The pain never ends with this club!' Manchester United supporters are enraged after they miss out on Cody Gakpo... as gleeful Liverpool fans hail the perfect Boxing Day after agreeing a £44m move for the Dutch star hours after win over Aston Villa
27/12/22 01:06The forward had been widely linked with a move to Old Trafford in January but on Monday night, it was announced out of nowhere that the Reds had agreed a £44m move for Gakpo.
Manchester United will NOT buy players this January and only pursue loan deals as the Glazers look to sell up - with limbo status allowing rivals Liverpool to hijack a £44m move for target Cody Gakpo from PSV
27/12/22 00:03This looks to have cost them a deal for Liverpool bound Cody Gakpo who is moving to Anfield from PSV Eindhoven in a £44million deal as United were left floundering.
Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.
'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.
Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
'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.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
Pep Guardiola receives a HUGE boost after defensive stars Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri returned to training ahead of Liverpool clash with Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan also set to feature after group stage exits
20/12/22 19:59Pep Guardiola's side are due to take on rivals Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Thursday , and had been set to field a weaker team, but Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri returned to training.
REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.
'There comes a time when you can't say no anymore': Ruud van Nistelrooy admits PSV are powerless to stop Man United target Cody Gakpo from leaving in January... with Erik ten Hag keen to bring the Holland star to Old Trafford after impressive World Cup
18/12/22 00:43The 23-year-old Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move away from his boyhood club and, upon impressing at the World Cup, talk of a transfer has intensified, with Manchester United keen.
Lionel Messi reveals he tried to 'surprise' Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic with his penalty in the World Cup semi-final after studying his technique with Argentine No 1 Emi Martinez
15/12/22 10:14The Argentina skipper admitted that studying his opponent before his country 's semi-final showed that Livakovic preferred to wait for penalty takers to make the first move before reacting.
Ronaldo, John Terry and Gabriel Batistuta lead the former football stars facing off in first ever padel 'Legends' tournament in Qatar... as France's 1998 World Cup winner Vincent Candela beats Marco Materazzi in the final
14/12/22 16:33Premier Padel hosted its first ever 'Legends' tournament at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Lusail, giving several of these footballing stars another chance to get their competitive juices flowing.
'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.
Lionel Scaloni demands an end to claims his petulant Argentina side are not good winners after fierce criticism of their taunting of Holland at the end of their World Cup quarter-final win
12/12/22 13:49After Martinez scored the decisive spot-kick, Argentina players appeared to mock their disconsolate Dutch counterparts as they ran away to celebrate reaching the next round.
Lionel Messi gets his wish! Unpopular referee Mateu Lahoz 'is sent HOME from the World Cup with Argentina's win over Holland his last game in Qatar' - with Spanish official dishing out an incredible 15 yellow cards in feisty quarter-final
12/12/22 00:26Lahoz's performance was not well received by either team - with Argentina's players particularly vocal about his officiating.
PETE JENSON: Lionel Messi went into full Diego Maradona mode after Argentina's ill-tempered win over Holland… the player once teased in his homeland for being a pea-heart has turned into Braveheart
11/12/22 22:35The phrase Lionel Messi used to Wout Weghorst in the tunnel after Argentina progressed to the semi-finals has already been turned into merchandise in Argentina.
Argentina duo Nicolas Otamendi and Leandro Paredes will ESCAPE any FIFA sanction for mocking Holland stars after their penalty shoot-out win... with the pair prime offenders in ugly scenes during quarter-final clash
10/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: Argentina players Nicolas Otamendi and Leandro Paredes will escape any FIFA sanction for mocking Netherlands players for losing the penalty shoot-out.
Argentina and Holland face a FIFA investigation over their quarter-final clash ending in chaos... with both teams set to receive a fine for breaking disciplinary code
10/12/22 15:02The two national sides battled it out in the World Cup quarter-finals where Argentina emerged victorious - after a 2-2 draw in extra-time - following a gruelling penalty shootout.
FOX Sports begins its World Cup coverage with emotional tribute to former employee Grant Wahl following his death in Qatar, with anchor Rob Stone in tears as he mourns 'unspeakable loss'
10/12/22 14:12US World Cup broadcaster Fox Sports have paid tribute to soccer journalist Grant Wahl who passed away in Qatar Friday night. Wahl previously worked at FOX Sports during his illustrious career.
REVEALED: New footage shows how four desperate Holland stars tried to intimidate Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez before his decisive World Cup penalty... leading to their incredible taunting celebration
10/12/22 09:56After Luuk de Jong swept his penalty home to keep Holland alive, Denzel Dumfries, Wout Weghorst, Noa Lang and Frenkie De Jong broke off from the team huddle on the halfway line.
'Go play FIFA!': Footage shows retired star Sergio Aguero telling Holland striker Wout Weghorst to 'SHUT UP' after quarter-final drama... before Argentina legend mocks opponents with posts on social media
10/12/22 09:26There was plenty of drama throughout the match - as Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup - before Aguero clashed with two-goal hero Weghorst.
'Everything had gone in, until tonight': Virgil van Dijk says Holland practiced penalties 'a lot', after shootout defeat by Argentina... and insists his spot-kick miss 'could have been more in the corner'
10/12/22 07:09Louis van Gaal's side crashed out of the World Cup quarter-finals after a heroic comeback saw the game end 2-2 before the penalty shootout saw Argentina progress.
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.
'Keep your mouth shut you f***ing t***': Emi Martinez yells abuse at a Dutch rival after Argentina's World Cup win as Lionel Messi calls out 'a fool' in a TV interview before confronting Louis van Gaal
09/12/22 23:49Argentina goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez was caught on camera yelling abuse at a Dutch opponent after his side's dramatic penalty shootout victory on Friday night.
Lionel Messi produced yet another masterclass to keep his World Cup dream alive, while Emi Martinez was the penalty shoot-out hero... but it was a poor night for Memphis Depay - PLAYER RATINGS as Argentina beat Holland
09/12/22 23:47Argentina progressed to the World Cup semi-finals in the most dramatic of circumstances after winning a classic with Holland. IAN HERBERT and ADAM SHERGOLD rated the players.
'Hopefully we don't have that ref anymore': Argentina's Emi Martinez SLAMS 'useless' Mateu Lahoz after the Spanish official dished out 15 yellow cards (and a red) as he lost control of their World Cup quarter-final with Holland
09/12/22 23:42DOMINIC KING AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: There were an astonishing 14 bookings over the course of 128 minutes - six for the Netherlands, eight for Argentina - plus a red card for Denzel Dumfries.
Lionel Messi's eye-of-the-needle pass against Holland was another example of him making the extraordinary look normal... Argentina JUST edged into the semi-finals, and their genius forward is not done yet
09/12/22 22:52DOMINIC KING AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: The previous 35 minutes had been laborious - a polite way of saying dull - but then Lionel Messi took possession and started to scuttle.
Look familiar? Footage emerges of Wout Weghorst scoring from a similarly cheeky free-kick routine for German club Wolfsburg in 2020 to the one that dragged Holland level in their World Cup quarter-final defeat
09/12/22 22:21Wout Weghorst's goal in the 101st minute to force extra time in Holland's World Cup quarter-final was a popular move, one he previously did two years ago.
Argentina's Leandro Paredes causes a huge brawl in their World Cup quarter-final with Holland after clattering Nathan Ake and smashing the ball into the Dutch subs... as Virgil van Dijk is booked for flooring him
09/12/22 21:03It came after Paredes, the Juventus midfielder, flew into a robust challenge on Nathan Ake before he followed up by booting the ball towards the Dutch substitutes bench.
Lionel Messi will look to inspire Argentina as he starts against Holland in their World Cup quarter-final, but Angel Di Maria is only on the bench... while Cody Gakpo leads the attack for Louis van Gaal's men
09/12/22 17:48The 35-year-old starts alongside Julian Alvarez who has been picked ahead of Lautaro Martinez after scoring in the 2-1 last-16 win over Australia.
Holland 2-2 Argentina (3-4 on pens): Lionel Messi moves a step closer to World Cup glory as Argentina see off the Dutch to set up a semi-final with Croatia thanks to Emi Martinez's shootout heroics
09/12/22 15:09IAN HERBERT AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: You wondered whether the diminutive, expressionless Lionel Messi could carry a team of journeyman players one step further.
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.
WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Drama around Ben White's exit rages on the eve of England's quarter-final, as Raheem Sterling returns... while Brazil take on Croatia and Argentina face Holland
09/12/22 08:31Follow Sportsmail's live blog for coverage of day 20 at the Qatar World Cup, with Croatia vs Brazil and Holland vs Argentina to come in the first two quarter-final ties.
Jude Bellingham has been a star performer in Qatar, Saka and Foden are bright young gems while captain Harry Kane could still be dangerous... what the World Cup's leading nations think of Gareth Southgate's England side
08/12/22 22:30Most of the tournament favourites remain in the race as we head into the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There is a heavyweight clash between England and France.
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.
DOMINIC KING: Louis van Gaal's performance alongside Memphis Depay could not have set a better tone for Holland's World Cup quarter-final… the mood in the Dutch camp is buoyant and much of that is down to the affection he commands
08/12/22 18:15DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: The room fell silent as Louis van Gaal listened to the question. He'd been asked by an Argentine reporter about the coruscating view Angel Di Maria held of him.
Lionel Scaloni is FURIOUS after news of a reported injury to Rodrigo de Paul in behind closed doors training is leaked... as the Argentina boss claims the 'entire environment of the country and national team must improve'
08/12/22 17:55Argentina face Louis van Gaal's finely-tuned outfit in the last eight of the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Friday evening at 7pm (GMT), having beaten Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 last Saturday.
'He's human': Holland keeper Andries Noppert backs himself to BEAT Lionel Messi in a penalty shootout after the Argentine legend missed his spot-kick against Poland, as the two sides gear up for Friday's World Cup quarter-final
08/12/22 17:17Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert was in high spirits ahead of his side's World Cup quarter final clash with Argentina as he backed himself against Lionel Messi in a penalty shoot-out.
Argentina and Holland's meeting in the 1998 quarter-final was one of the last truly iconic World Cup matches in a sensory overload of noise, colour and entertainment.... let's hope we're treated to something similar on Friday
08/12/22 17:00Save for Brazil, are there any colours more synonymous with a World Cup than those of Holland and Argentina? The feelings invoked are personal to all, of course, but I think not.
World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo caught up in new Portugal row, Raheem Sterling to return to England's camp tomorrow... and Spain AXE Luis Enrique over their Qatar debacle
08/12/22 08:13Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of four games, including all the latest from the England camp as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against France.
US Soccer will NOT rush to offer Greg Berhalter a new deal as sporting director Earnie Stewart reveals the federation is 'taking time to reflect' and will 'conduct a full review' before its next steps after the USA's last-16 exit
08/12/22 05:22It appears the USSF is not prepared to rush into a new deal with the manager, who led the USMNT to its first World Cup since 2014 before crashing out in the last 16 in Qatar.
'I'll think about it': Holland star Cody Gakpo opens the door to a possible move to Man United... with the Red Devils set to hold talks over a potential £50m swoop for the PSV star in the coming days
08/12/22 00:40The 23-year-old has been a star performer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, having scored three goals and helping Louis van Gaal's side into the quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Richarlison's emotional exchange with Ronaldo goes back to the 2002 World Cup and Eden Hazard calls time on his international career... PLUS, I'm A Celeb winner Jill Scott will join the ITV coverage for England vs France
07/12/22 23:15MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Portugal, Morocco, Netherlands, Argentina, France, England, Croatia and Brazil remain in Qatar as we move towards the business end of the tournament.
I'm not convinced by Lloris in goal, but I'm still backing France to win the World Cup… and it remains to be see what impact Ronaldo's sulking will have on Portugal: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on all eight quarter-finalists
07/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: There is just eight teams left in the World Cup. Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has provided his verdict ahead of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.
IAN HERBERT: Holland are torn over legendary manager Louis van Gaal and his legacy... the former Man United boss is adored by his players, but fans and media are still NOT convinced by pragmatic style
07/12/22 22:31IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: He was a few days into his first pre-season tour with Manchester United when he publicly questioned Luke Shaw's diet and hammered Phil Jones' technique in training.
Holland and Argentina battle it out for a World Cup semi-final place in a mouth-watering Friday night clash... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
07/12/22 18:24Holland and Argentina contest the second of the World Cup quarter-finals in what promises to be an engrossing contest under the Friday night lights. Here's everything you need to know.
Manchester United will hold talks over a proposed move for No 1 transfer target Cody Gakpo in the coming days, with PSV set to demand £50m for the forward who continues to excel for Holland at the World Cup
07/12/22 16:53The 23-year old, who is expected to start for Holland against Argentina tomorrow, has scored three goals during the World Cup and has been utilised as a central striker by coach Louis van Gaal.
Gregg Berhalter 'set to open fresh contract talks with USMNT in the wake of Qatar World Cup exit... but coach is considering European club opportunities before committing to the national team'
07/12/22 16:02USA soccer coach Gregg Berhalter could sign a new deal with US Soccer to remain in his position, according to a new report. Berhalter's existing contract will expire at the end of the year.
'When we are attacking, he will be chilling somewhere!': Virgil van Dijk relishes quarter-final duel with Lionel Messi and admits Holland must be constantly aware of Argentina talisman... even though Louis van Gaal suggested he was a weak link
07/12/22 06:35Virgil van Dijk admitted Holland must come up with a specific plan to combat Lionel Messi and keep tabs on him 'chilling' while the Dutch attack.
Kidnap, dictators, bribes and doping... how a bitter backdrop to the 1978 World Cup final sparked a fierce rivalry between Holland and Argentina with the two countries set to renew their battle in the quarter-finals in Qatar
06/12/22 22:30MATT BARLOW: 'We have a score to settle,' rapped Van Gaal. He was in charge eight years ago and is back at the helm as the countries collide on Friday for the sixth edition of a World Cup rivalry.
Frenkie de Jong concedes that he 'doesn't know how to stop' his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and insists Holland will have to find a way to deal with him 'as a team' in World Cup quarter-final with Argentina
06/12/22 14:43The Dutch midfielder played alongside the Argentine maestro at the Nou Camp for two seasons, before Messi's shocking move to PSG in the summer of 2021.
How do you prepare to face a fired-up Lionel Messi? How about a day out on a yacht! Holland's stars and boss Louis van Gaal soak in Doha's sun out on the deck and on paddle boards... with Argentina quarter-final off their minds
06/12/22 13:54Preparing to take on one of football's greatest ever players would be a daunting prospect for many, but Holland's team are showing no signs of worry.
'Hopefully when we become world champions then I can!': Cody Gakpo REVEALS he will make a decision on his future after the World Cup... as Holland star continues to be linked with several top European clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid
05/12/22 00:50His form in Qatar comes following a devastating start to the season for PSV Eindhoven, which has seen Gakpo score 13 times and lay on 17 assists in just 24 games.
Christian Pulisic admits the USA's defeat against Holland 'is going to hurt for a long time' but the soccer star insists he is thankful his 'lifelong dream' of playing at the World Cup became a reality
04/12/22 15:53Gregg Berhalter's side was sent packing from Qatar by Holland in a 3-1 World Cup defeat Saturday, abruptly ending the growing sense of optimism around a young and talented American team.
Gregg Berhalter deflects question on USA soccer future after World Cup exit to Holland, with polarizing coach set to be out of contract at the end of tournament: 'In the next couple of weeks, I'll think about what's next'
04/12/22 05:05USA coach Gregg Berhalter declined to shed light on his future with the team after their 3-1 loss to the Netherlands, with the prospect of the team in the 2026 World Cup now apparently in question.
US Senator Bob Menendez tweets good luck message to Gregg Berhalter's team AFTER they lose World Cup last-16 game to Holland - with fans saying social media manager got morning and night confused!
04/12/22 04:03The Twitter account of US Senator Bob Menendez was very late to USA's last-16 World Cup clash with Holland Saturday as a good luck post was sent out more than 11 hours after they kicked off.
DOMINIC KING: The American dream died once again with World Cup defeat by Holland but this is not the end of the road... by the time they host in 2026, this young team will be even stronger - and they're only a striker away from being brilliant
04/12/22 03:00DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: The American dream had failed to come true once again and Christian Pulisic couldn't containing his emotions, wrenching up his shirt and burying his face.
Louis van Gaal says USMNT didn't 'adapt or adjust' to Holland's tactics of targeting the wide areas as his Dutch team outclassed Americans and wing-back Denzel Dumfries starred
04/12/22 01:39Holland manager Louis van Gaal revealed his view of the USA's decision-making after beating them 3-1 on Saturday, as he said the opposing side did not 'adapt' or 'adjust' in the game.
Memphis Depay leads the carnival celebrations into the Holland team hotel as stars get warm welcome after beating USA... and coach Louis van Gaal gets in on the act by filming the reception and hugging staff!
04/12/22 00:24Holland's stars were in full party mode as they arrived back at their team hotel on Saturday night following their 3-1 last-16 World Cup win over the United States. Depay danced his way down the carpet.
'Lotta bark, no bite': Holland goalscorer Memphis Depay MOCKS Charles Barkley after bullish Hall of Famer said the Dutch are 'in trouble' before Gregg Berhalter's men lose World Cup last-16 tie
03/12/22 23:28Holland forward Memphis Depay took to Twitter to mock Charles Barkley Saturday night after his team's 3-1 win over the USA. Barkley was bullish on the prospects of a USA upset earlier this week.
'A big, fat kiss!': Louis van Gaal shows his appreciation for Denzel Dumfries with a KISS after the Inter Milan defender's volley clinched victory against the USA to see Holland through to the World Cup quarter-finals
03/12/22 20:05Dumfries provided an all-action performance as the former Manchester United manager's side triumphed in their round of 16 tie , with the 26-year-old scoring late to seal victory.
USA's heartbroken stars are comforted by their WAGs and families in the stands after crashing out of World Cup to Holland, with Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright among teary players
03/12/22 19:20USA players were consoled in the stands following their heartbreaking 3-1 loss to Holland on Saturday night. The Dutch proved too clinical for a youthful Stars and Stripes side.
Holland boss Louis van Gaal says his side 'CAN' win the World Cup after reaching the quarter-finals with their win over the USA... though warns his side that the amount of times they lost the ball is 'not acceptable' against top opposition
03/12/22 19:19The former Manchester United and Barcelona boss admitted he was not totally happy with his side's performance, but that the goalscoring prowess of his unbeaten side had raised his confidence.
'It's such a difficult one to handle': USA coach Gregg Berhalter admits 3-1 loss to Holland is tough to take as his side 'came up short' in crashing out to Van Gaal's clinical Dutch
03/12/22 17:51USA coach Gregg Berhalter admits the 3-1 Round of 16 loss to Holland is a 'difficult one to handle' as the Stars and Stripes crashed out of the Qatar World Cup.
BREAKING NEWS: Jesus Ferreira set to make his World Cup debut after being called up to USA starting XI in place of Josh Sargeant and Walker Zimmerman is recalled as Gregg Berhalter names his team for last-16 Holland clash
03/12/22 13:51Jesus Ferreira and Walker Zimmerman have been named in the United States starting XI after Gregg Berhalter opted to make two changes to his team for the last-16 clash against Holland.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the BEST team of the World Cup group stage, with Bruno Fernandes the standout player with an 8.6 out of 10 rating... but ZERO England players make the cut!
03/12/22 13:27Sofascore, revealing their best XI from the World Cup group stage, named Bruno Fernandes as the standout player with an 8.6 rating out of 10 - but did not put any England stars in the line-up.
Holland use Charles Barkley as a source of unlikely motivation ahead of USA last-16 clash as team's official Twitter account shares viral clip of NBA legend 'guaranteeing' the Dutch are 'in trouble' ahead of World Cup showdown
03/12/22 13:17After America booked its place in the latter stages of the competition, Barkley was quick to start the verbal jousting, insisting that 'we opening a can of whoop a**' against Holland on Saturday.
USA dumped OUT of the World Cup! Holland trio Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries all score to break American hearts and seal deserved quarter-final spot for the dominant Dutch
03/12/22 11:00IAN LADYMAN AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Louis van Gaal's progress through the group stages of the World Cup has not impressed everybody.
WORLD CUP RE-CAP: Gabriel Jesus is RULED OUT of the World Cup with a knee injury, deepening Brazil's injury crisis... while Holland started the knock-out rounds with a win
03/12/22 09:09Read how Sportsmail's live blog covered Saturday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar.
USA train for the final time before Round of 16 clash with Holland, as Christian Pulisic returns to practice following pelvic injury that threatened his availability for the game
03/12/22 05:26The USA were spotted training Friday night in Qatar for a final time before their Round of 16 clash vs. Holland, with Christian Pulisic on the grass following an injury scare earlier in the week.
Shut down star man Cody Gakpo, feed an in-form Christian Pulisic and make the most of the Dutch's miraculously-timed flu outbreak: How the USA can beat Holland and seal a World Cup quarterfinal spot
03/12/22 04:20Opportunity awaits as the USA ready for their pivotal Round of 16 clash with Holland at the 2022 World Cup. Here, Dailymail.com takes a look at how the US can drive past the Dutch and reach the last-eight.
Holland boss Louis Van Gaal has proved he can still cause mischief in his career, after hinting he'd be interested in the vacant Belgium role... as Dutch coach heaps praise on the Red Devils' 'marvelous' squad
02/12/22 22:31MATT BARLOW: Louis van Gaal had his eye on the Belgium job back in 2016, with the Dutchman freshly sacked by Manchester United and the Belgians looking for a reset.
FLASHBACK: The USA STUNNED Holland in a seven-goal thriller the last time the two sides met... seven years on, there are plenty of lessons they can take from that match to repeat the upset in do-or-die World Cup clash
02/12/22 20:30The last time the USA and Holland faced off, Robin van Persie had just finished his third and final season with Man United, and John Brooks was viewed as the future at center back for the USA.
'I've already thought about it... you'll have to convince my wife!': Louis van Gaal flirts with the Belgium job after Roberto Martinez's exit as he admits he is 'keeping his options open' ahead of USA last-16 tie
02/12/22 15:36Louis van Gaal has hinted at the possibility of switching Holland for Belgium after the World Cup - but joked he'd have to 'convince his wife' to move over the border.
USA defender Walker Zimmerman is hilariously asked 'how is Christian Pulisic's penis?' during interview ahead of World Cup last-16 game... before host dubs star man 'Captain Americ**k'
02/12/22 14:47USMNT's Walker Zimmerman was bizarrely asked about the condition of Christian Pulisic's privates as the Chelsea star closes in on a return to action vs. Holland in Saturday's R16 clash.
'It looks pretty good': Gregg Berhalter delights USA fans by hinting that star man Christian Pulisic WILL be able to start against Holland in last-16 World Cup clash, after he suffered an abdominal injury scoring Iran winner
02/12/22 13:31Christian Pulisic looks poised to start against Holland after USA boss Gregg Berhalter revealed his fitness looks 'pretty good' 24 hours out from the game.
Dutch-born USA right-back Sergino Dest was rejected by the Netherlands as a kid and felt wanted by Gregg Berhalter... Saturday's last-16 World Cup tie is not a reunion with ex-teammates but his chance to make a statement
02/12/22 05:15When Sergino Dest takes the field at Khalifa International Stadium this Saturday for the USA's round of 16 matchup, the prospect of elimination won't be the only thing weighing on his mind.
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
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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
