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Louis Van Gaal warns his own Netherlands side of 'fanatical and sharp' USA as the two sides prepare to clash at the World Cup in the Round of 16 on Saturday
01/12/22 22:13
Louis Van Gaal is not taking the USMNT lightly ahead of the Netherlands' round of 16 clash with them this weekend. The Netherlands comfortably advanced from Group A with seven points, only dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, but now face an athletic USA side in the knockout stage. While Gregg Berhalter's side scored just two goals in Group B, they largely outplayed England in a scoreless draw and impressed in the group stage with dynamic midfield play from Yunus Musah, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie....read
FOX Sports break USA soccer ratings records with a 10% rise in viewers across the World Cup group stage - and 15.6MILLION fans tuning in on Tuesday afternoon to watch dramatic 1-0 win against Iran to reach last-16
01/12/22 20:56The USA love affair with the world game has continued with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar now the most-watched USMNT group stage ever.
USA face Holland in a HUGE last-16 clash at the 2022 World Cup on Saturday... 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?
01/12/22 13:00On Saturday, the USA take on Holland in a huge last-16 clash at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including where to watch it across the world.
A brutal loss to Brazil, heartbreak after an uncalled Germany handball and extra-time hurt in 2014: Team USA vs. the Netherlands serves as a painful reminder of World Cup knockout nightmares
01/12/22 04:06Outside of a fluke semifinal appearance at the 13-team tournament in 1930, the Americans have only reached the quarterfinals once, in 2002. Along the way, the US has been humbled.
'We opening a can of whoop a** 'cause I guarantee the Netherlands are in trouble': Bullish Charles Barkley says the USA has what it takes to reach World Cup last-eight... and then wants Spain, Brazil, Germany and France!
01/12/22 01:42The former Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets player was bullish on the US' chances of making it far at the World Cup's knockout stages after they beat Iran 1-0 to qualify on Tuesday.
Jeremie Frimpong limps out of Holland training in tears ahead of their last-16 clash against the USA... with the Bayer Leverkusen defender 'top of Manchester United's wish list for the January transfer window'
30/11/22 12:39And Frimpong, who is yet to play at the tournament, with Denzel Dumfries featuring for every minute of the group at right-wing-back, looked in pain as he hobbled away from training.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
'I will be FINE for Saturday': Picture of Christian Pulisic celebrating from HOSPITAL surfaces after getting hurt scoring the goal that led USA past Iran to set up Netherlands showdown... as USMNT star man says he is 'f***ing proud' of his team
29/11/22 22:56Christian Pulisic has given US fans and his national team a marked boost ahead of its do-or-die Round of 16 clash with the Netherlands Saturday morning.
Timothy Weah says USMNT's win over Iran to reach the World Cup last-16 proves to the world the team 'can play GOOD football' after 'no one believed we could'
29/11/22 22:24Tim Weah described the USA's progression to the knockout stages of the World Cup as 'that of dreams.' Weah scored what looked to be the second goal, only for it to be ruled out for offside.
Cody Gakpo could well be the hottest property at this World Cup but Memphis Depay was sluggish after surprise inclusion as the hosts exited with a whimper - PLAYER RATINGS from Holland's 2-0 win over Qatar
29/11/22 18:16Goals by Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong in each half sealed their place in the knockout rounds as the hosts exited their own tournament without a point on the board.
Ryan Babel snubs Manchester United while discussing Cody Gakpo's potential next club as he admits Arsenal would be an 'INCREDIBLE' move for Holland's World Cup star - but the ex-Liverpool winger wants to see him move to Anfield instead
29/11/22 14:12The 23-year-old striker has been in electric form for Eredivisie side PSV this season, with 12 goals and 15 assists across all competitions. He is also proving himself on the international stage.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
Holland 2-0 Qatar: Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo net in either half to send Louis van Gaal's side through to the World Cup last-16 as Group A winners
29/11/22 10:54JAMES ST DENIS AT THE AL-BAYT STADIUM: Netherlands confirmed their passage into the Round of 16 after goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie De Jong secured a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar.
WORLD CUP 2022 RECAP: Millions of fans celebrate as England finish 3-0 with Wales eliminated after goals from Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden putting Three Lions through to knockout phase
29/11/22 07:05RECAP: Here was MailOnline's blog on England's win over Wales at the Qatar World Cup dubbed the 'Battle of Britain'.
'My mother lay in her coffin with rosy cheeks when she died': Holland boss Louis van Gaal enjoys another BIZARRE press conference as he responds to a compliment over his tan at the Qatar World Cup by claiming it's in his 'genes'
28/11/22 14:50Louis van Gaal's tan was praised in the build-up to Holland's final World Cup group game - and he responded with one of the weirdest sentences to come from a football press conference.
Holland look to confirm their last-16 place against the already-out World Cup hosts Qatar... 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?
26/11/22 18:35On matchday three, both Holland and Ecuador know a point will be sufficient to see them into the last-16 - and a potential meeting with England. Here's everything you need to know about the game.
Man United boss Erik ten Hag 'is lining up a bid for PSV star Cody Gakpo in January' after impressing at the World Cup, as he looks to replace Cristiano Ronaldo... 'with AC Milan's Rafael Leao also on the shortlist'
26/11/22 17:48United will reportedly look at a shortlist of options which, according to ESPN, includes 2022 World Cup goalscorers Cody Gakpo and Rafael Leao, with the former being of interest last summer.
PLAYER RATINGS: Forwards Enner Valencia and Cody Gakpo shine in hard-fought draw between Ecuador and Holland, with Pervis Estupinan also impressive - but Man City defender Nathan Ake struggles
25/11/22 19:32PLAYER RATINGS: Here, Sportsmail 's Matt Barlow and Max Mathews rate and slate players from both teams after the encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
'He's a real talent': Nigel De Jong heaps praise on Manchester United target Cody Gakpo after the Netherlands striker's THUNDEROUS finish gave them an early lead against Ecuador
25/11/22 18:10Cody Gakpo has been widely praised after hammering in the opening goal of the Netherlands World Cup clash against Ecuador.
Nigel de Jong heaps praise on 'arrogant' Louis van Gaal and claims he doesn't get the respect he deserves as 'one of the most decorated coaches in Dutch history'... with Holland closing in on last-16 of the World Cup in Qatar
25/11/22 16:19The ex-Dutch midfielder knows first hand what it is like to work under the 71-year-old, having spent time together in 2014, but he believes that critics don't show Louis van Gaal enough respect.
Holland 1-1 Ecuador: Ecuador fight back to earn a valuable point against Holland thanks to Enner Valencia's second-half strike, before the forward limps off with serious-looking knee injury... as result sees hosts Qatar knocked OUT
25/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW: Holland have illuminated so many World Cups with their vibrant shirts and metronomic passing rhythms that it is hard not to notice when something goes awry.
Kind Cody of Europe! Dutch goal machine Gakpo has Premier League clubs on red alert after blistering form for PSV… he's reaping the rewards of taking Louis van Gaal's advice by turning down Leeds
24/11/22 22:30Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.
Holland manager Louis van Gaal HUGS a young journalist at his press conference after the reporter admitted he didn't have a question for the legendary boss but instead wanted to tell him he was a 'big fan'
24/11/22 13:22Van Gaal thanked the media member, telling him. 'I don't hear this a lot, this is very sweet. I want to give you a hug. Later on you and I will be hugging.'
World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.
Holland take on Ecuador in second 2022 World Cup Group A match with both sides aiming to keep up perfect start... 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?
22/11/22 17:26With the Holland vs Ecuador clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below - including kick-off time, TV channel, streams, and team news.
'You can come to the hotel. Just to my room. To get laid': Eccentric Holland boss Louis van Gaal makes a cheeky offer to his wife Truus as she visits a team training session at the Qatar World Cup
22/11/22 17:19Louis van Gaal made a cheeky offer to his wife Truus when she came to visit Holland's training session on Tuesday. The veteran manager is in his third spell in charge of the national side.
Virgil van Dijk reveals Holland's stars are taking inspiration from Louis van Gaal's fight against prostate cancer and insists 'we will definitely go that extra yard knowing this is his last World Cup' before his retirement
22/11/22 13:34Virgil van Dijk says Holland's stars are taking inspiration from Louis van Gaal's courageous fight against prostate cancer.
New FIFA guidelines result in more than an HOUR of added time in the first four World Cup games - at an average of eight minutes per half - in bid to maximise playing time and avoid time-wasting
22/11/22 01:00More than an hour extra has been added on across the opening fixtures of the Qatar tournament, at an average of a sizeable eight minutes per half.
MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?
A painful defeat, Cheikhou? Kouyate is hit in his private parts by Holland's Frenkie de Jong during World Cup clash - with Senegal midfielder having to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher and substituted as a result
21/11/22 18:22Cheikhou Kouyate could not really have hoped for a worse start to his World Cup, the Senegal star being forced off the pitch after a freak incident involving Frenkie De Jong.
Gary Neville insists he 'detests' the human rights abuses of World Cup hosts Qatar... but says he 'does NOT feel conflicted' about working as a pundit for Qatari broadcaster beIN SPORTS at the tournament
21/11/22 16:38The pundit has been very outspoken on the poor conditions for and deaths of migrant workers, the lack of women's rights and the egregious human rights record of the Middle Eastern country.
'The year is 2022 and Vincent Janssen is starting a World Cup match': Social media left baffled as the former Tottenham flop is named as a starter for Holland in their opener against Senegal
21/11/22 15:39The 28-year-old striker was a surprise inclusion for Louis van Gaal's side when their team news was announced ahead of the match. The Antwerp striker was picked ahead of Memphis Depay.
Senegal 0-2 Holland: Late strikes from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen earn hard-fought win for Dutch in their World Cup opener... with Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy at fault for both goals
21/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: PSV star Gakpo had been moved further forward by Louis van Gaal and the decision from the Dutch boss paid almost immediate dividends.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
Sadio Mane speaks for the first time since being ruled out of the World Cup as he reveals surgery on his leg injury 'went well'... with the Senegal star backing his nation to 'fight as one man' without him in Qatar
20/11/22 23:58Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane has spoken out for the first time since it was confirmed that he would be missing the World Cup due to injury.
Holland boss Louis van Gaal is ready for a final roll of the dice as he bids to finally end their wait for a first World Cup - in what is probably the last dance for the former Man United manager
20/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Louis van Gaal slipped effortlessly into his role as the wise old man of this World Cup, as he made a case for the Netherlands finally winning football's biggest prize.
Louis van Gaal insists he will put a 'full stop' to discussing 'political issues' in Qatar during Holland's World Cup camp - despite supporting a boycott of the tournament - and tells his side to focus on opening game vs Senegal
20/11/22 16:40Louis van Gaal has stated his intentions to remain silent about 'political issues' he has with Qatar's hosting of the World Cup as he advises his Holland side to focus solely on football in the middle-east.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.
England's £1.3BILLION team is the most expensive at the World Cup ahead of Brazil, France and Spain - with Jude Bellingham the most valuable star at £177m, study claims... with Costa Rica lowest
19/11/22 12:03According to the CIES Football Observatory , England's 26 players in Qatar are worth a combined £1.305billion (€1.499bln), with the midfielder making up £176.9million of that total.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.
Senegal and Holland meet in a crunch Group A clash at the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
18/11/22 11:50In arguably one of the most intriguing matches across the entire group stage at the tournament, African champions Senegal take on Louis van Gaal's men in the third game of the competition.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.
Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.
Germany's record-breaking teenage striker, a red hot Dutch prospect and the Moroccan magician making a name for himself at Burnley! The World Cup's uncapped players hoping for a chance to impress in Qatar
17/11/22 20:00There are several uncapped players heading to the World Cup in Qatar hoping to realise their dream of playing on football's biggest stage. We profile them here.
Host nation Qatar will get the World Cup underway on Sunday against Ecuador, but beforehand they will look to put on a show at the opening ceremony... so, when exactly is the ceremony? How can you watch it? And who will be performing?
17/11/22 12:38Qatar will be desperate to put on a show in Sunday's opening ceremony, with millions expected to watch on - despite the first game being between two of the lower ranked teams in the competition.
World Cup 2022 news RECAP: England stars hold training session with migrant workers while France's Christopher Nkunku defends Eduardo Camavinga after his tackle ended his Qatar hopes
17/11/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates with England set for an open training session this morning.
Louis van Gaal says Dutch fans are RIGHT to boycott the World Cup over Qatar human rights abuses and claims only 'experienced' football-playing countries should host it... as survey in Holland finds just 14 PER CENT will be watching on TV
16/11/22 14:02Van Gaal also repeated his assertion that Qatar should not be hosting the World Cup, but said it was because it was too small for the 32-team tournament.
Louis van Gaal reveals he bizarrely decided Holland's World Cup squad numbers 'based on the age of the players'... before insisting Dutch fans are right to boycott Qatar over human rights concerns
16/11/22 12:11Rather than give any insight into who his preferred first team might be, the former Ajax, Barcelona and Manchester United manager chose to give out shirt numbers in order of age.
FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.
World Cup RECAP: Qatari officials come under more scrutiny over their clampdown on media covering the tournament while England train for the first time and world champions France fly out
16/11/22 08:44Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news as Gareth Southgate's England begin their final preparations for Iran on Monday.
World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.
World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.
World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.
'At the end of this season I will be ready': Dutch star Cody Gakpo insists he is happy to stay at PSV in January - and wait until next summer for a move to Man United or the Premier League
12/11/22 12:36The Dutch winger, currently at PSV, is wanted by Erik ten Hag's Red Devils and has also been linked to Spanish giants Champions League holders Real Madrid, Leeds and Southampton.
'I saw a couple of NAKED players': Louis van Gaal reveals awkward Facetime calls with his English-based Holland stars as he informed them of their World Cup places before naming 26-man squad
11/11/22 16:26The former Manchester United manager called all 11 players that he ended up snubbing as he named his final squad that would be jetting off to Qatar on Friday.
WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.
The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.
WORLD CUP GROUP GUIDE: Spain and Germany square off in the 'Group of Death', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will collide in the battle of the veterans and England lock horns with some familiar faces
02/11/22 20:00The group stage draw has come and gone, with all eight groups - each consisting of four teams - decided well in advance of the November 21 start date.
Roma 'join Juventus in the race to sign Barcelona forward Memphis Depay... as the out-of-favour Dutchman looks set to depart the Nou Camp having played just 131 minutes of football for the Catalan giants so far this season'
01/11/22 06:36Depay scored 13 times in 38 games for Barcelona last season but has fallen down the pecking order and finds himself behind other attackers like Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres.
Croatia are the latest nation to announce their provisional World Cup squad as they include Premier League stars Ivan Perisic and Mateo Kovacic, while Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol is in... as 2018 runners-up look to go one better in Luka Modric's swansong
31/10/22 15:45FIFA stipulations meant that national teams had to submit a provisional squad, up to a maximum of 55 names, by October 21, before the deadline for a final 26-man squad on November 13.
England could face defending champs France in the quarters, bitter rivals Brazil and Argentina are on a collision course and Cristiano Ronaldo faces more heartbreak... your guide to the knockout stages at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
28/10/22 10:25With the World Cup just under six months away, Sportsmail has drawn up a guide to the knockout stages, showing who could play who once we've just started opening our advent calendars.
World Cup fixtures and TV schedule: Your complete guide to all 64 games at the tournament in Qatar next month, including kick-off times, dates and how to watch EVERY match live
28/10/22 10:10A total of 32 teams, split into eight groups of four, will compete for the trophy in a tournament that will soon be expanded, with 48 teams to qualify for the 2026 edition.
Holland icon Mark van Bommel 'feared for his LIFE' after crashing his £100,000 Porsche trying to escape a carjacker wielding a PISTOL in terrifying incident in Antwerp
26/10/22 16:28While parking in the garage below his city apartment, the Royal Antwerp manager was confronted by a man who pointed his pistol at him and told him to get out of the car.
'We had some wrong'uns at Everton... he was HORRIFIC': Tim Howard slams former Real Madrid loanee Royston Drenthe, revealing he came to training in a Rolls-Royce and brought friends into the training ground hot tub at night!
21/10/22 15:56Howard told Ben Foster's YouTube podcast that Drenthe outrageously brought a group of friends into the training ground hot tub in the middle of the night - leading the club to view him as a 'wrong'un'.
The 'next Iniesta' targeting glory with Spain, the Bayern Munich talent who turned his back on England and the Chelsea target ready to shine at the back for Croatia... 10 wonderkids to watch at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
17/10/22 14:43Appearing at a World Cup can make or break a young player. Sportsmail takes a look at 10 wonderkids aged 21 or under who are ready to shine in Qatar next month.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
17/10/22 06:59With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
17/10/22 06:58Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.
Karim Benzema leads the line, Kevin De Bruyne is the chief creator and Virgil van Dijk makes the cut despite his poor form for Liverpool... but does 700-goal man Cristiano Ronaldo feature in our combined European XI ahead of the World Cup?
10/10/22 13:27Who's earned the spot between the sticks? What's the defensive pairing? How did we fit all the attacking talent in? And, perhaps who has missed out on a spot in this star-studded team?
Ferenc Puskas' Magical Magyars missed out, Holland's 'Total Football' fell short and Brazil's failures in 1950 and 1982 scarred a whole nation... the greatest teams who DIDN'T lift the World Cup
07/10/22 10:19There have been some genuinely outstanding teams who have come so close to winning the World Cup and yet so far. Ahead of the tournament in Qatar, we take a look at some of the near-misses.
Louis van Gaal's last dance: At 71, the outspoken Dutchman is off to the World Cup in his THIRD spell as Holland boss after coming out of retirement, battling prostate cancer and going unbeaten in 15 games... so, can he sign off with victory in Qatar?
05/10/22 19:00Louis van Gaal has seen most things in football, but after coming out of retirement for one final shot at glory, he now has the chance to wrap up his managerial career with the ultimate triumph.
REVEALED: Donny van de Beek's Man United rift over Paul Pogba... as former agent admits his client wanted to leave last season after his French midfield rival 'turned up late for training' but STILL started ahead of him
29/09/22 10:59The Dutch midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Ajax in summer 2020 in a deal which could reach £40million, but has never cemented a first-team spot and looks on the fringes of the side.
Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.
Barcelona's problems pile up as the club confirm Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay have suffered hamstring injuries and are set to join defenders Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde on the sidelines in another blow to boss Xavi
27/09/22 07:55The pair were forced off on international duty during Holland's 2-0 win against Poland on Thursday, with De Jong replaced at half-time and Depay limping off seven minutes into the second half.
'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.
Louis van Gaal brutally tells Tim Krul his World Cup chances are OVER after the veteran Norwich goalkeeper refused to take part in special penalty training… even though he wasn't even in the Holland squad!
22/09/22 23:39Holland boss Louis van Gaal has brutally told Tim Krul he will not be picked in his squad for the World Cup in a row over the goalkeeper's refusal to take part in a specialist training session.
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.
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.
Sven Botman pulls out of Holland U21 squad to 'exclusively focus' on winning his place back at Newcastle... with Eddie Howe admitting Dan Burn 'gets the nod at the moment' as Fabian Schar's centre-back partner
20/09/22 11:18Erwin van de Looi's squad face friendly matches against Belgium and Romania this week, with Botman initially being called up after being overlooked for the senior side by Louis van Gaal.
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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
