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Fans go wild as Neymar flaunts his skill with an OUTRAGEOUS elastico nutmeg against Strasbourg... before the Brazilian is sent off for diving in PSG's 2-1 win
29/12/22 09:16
Awe-struck fans swarmed to social media to applaud Neymar's outrageous elastico nutmeg against Strasbourg, as Paris Saint-Germain edged out a narrow 2-1 win on Wednesday. The Brazilian flaunted his sublime skill on his Ligue 1 return midway through the first half as PSG dominated in the early stages, taking the lead through Marquinhos in the 14th minute. The centre-half put the ball in his own net early in the second half to hand Strasbourg the equaliser, and matters were made worse for PSG as Neymar collected two quick yellow cards to reduce the hosts to 10 men....read
'He could be a professional diver at the next Olympics': Fans blast PSG star Neymar after he was sent off for 'blatant dive' against Strasbourg, with some suggesting Brazilian will 'always let himself down' with antics
29/12/22 01:01The Brazilian forward was one of several World Cup stars to start the game for the Ligue 1 leaders, but unlike Kylian Mbappe - who sealed the points with a late penalty - he failed to shine for his club.
PSG 2-1 Strasbourg: Kylian Mbappe scores last minute winner from the penalty spot after starting just 10 DAYS after World Cup final heartbreak... as Neymar sees red after picking up a second yellow for diving
28/12/22 22:01Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 victory on Wednesday.
Kylian Mbappe 'is set to play for PSG against Strasbourg on Wednesday' - just 10 DAYS after suffering World Cup heartbreak with France - but Lionel Messi 'WON'T be back in time after celebrating Christmas with family in Argentina'
26/12/22 09:55Kylian Mbappe is expected to return to action for Paris Saint-Germain against Strasbourg on Wednesday, 10 days after France's penalty shoot-out defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final.
The Premier League is back TODAY! So we're looking back at Roy Keane's best moments of 2022, from banking woes in Qatar and rants about United to falling out with Souness and ALL of Brazil!
26/12/22 07:48We've seen foul-mouthed tirades about United, arguments with a whole nation following their dance moves, while the wittier side of Keane has been on display at times too.
Former Brazil boss Tite 'was the victim of a 6am robbery in Rio while on a morning stroll with the crook snatching the 61-year-old's chain before scolding him for the team's shock World Cup quarter-final exit'
24/12/22 17:02Tite had managed Brazil since 2016 - and even led them to Copa America success three years ago - but resigned following their shock exit to Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Richarlison beats Brazilian team-mate Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to win the World Cup goal of the tournament award for his OUTRAGEOUS strike against Serbia after he flicked the ball up and volleyed home a scissor kick
23/12/22 17:00FIFA revealed that the strike has been voted by fans as the goal of the tournament - beating the likes of Brazilian team-mate Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to the award.
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.
Lionel Messi assures PSG that he WILL extend his stay at the club for at least one more year despite Inter Miami's attempts to land him, with the 35-year-old World Cup winning star not yet ready to move to MLS
21/12/22 19:36SIMON JONES: A verbal agreement over an extension for at least one more year is in place with the Argentina World Cup winning captain but nothing has been signed as yet.
Neymar risks angering Kylian Mbappe and causing a PSG divide as the Brazilian superstar posts 'congratulations brother' with a picture of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy while snubbing the French forward after his heartbreaking defeat in Qatar
19/12/22 11:30Messi and Mbappe went head-to-head on the biggest stage on Sunday, with Argentina ultimately prevailing on penalties in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe going head-to-head in the World Cup final will have huge ramifications for PSG... the pair get on well and combine for loads of goals but somebody's going to be left upset and it could lead to a high-profile exit!
16/12/22 22:00It would be naive to think Sunday's France vs Argentina showdown is going to pass by without some form of ramifications on the careers of these two global superstars.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Is it racist to think the manager of England's football team should be English? No. Is it nationalist? Yes. That's the POINT of international sport
15/12/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Do we have to go through this again? It would appear we do. So for, one hopes, the last time: it is not racist to think the manager of England's football team should be English.
Richarlison gets an image of HIMSELF inked on his back alongside Brazil legends Neymar and Ronaldo following their World Cup exit last week... as he faces a spell out for Spurs with hamstring injury picked up before Croatia defeat
14/12/22 00:37Richarlison has marked his World Cup adventure with Brazil by getting a new back tattoo - featuring himself, alongside two national legends.
Neymar is CLEARED of fraud following corruption trial relating to Brazilian soccer star's transfer to Barcelona
13/12/22 11:04Neymar, his father and the presidents of Barcelona and Santos had been accused of intentionally hiding the cost of his transfer to Europe in 2013.
'You will always be one of the best coaches I've ever had': Neymar writes open letter to Tite after Brazil's early World Cup exit... with the manager ending his time in charge, and PSG star's international future still uncertain
12/12/22 18:25Neymar has written a long open letter to Tite after Brazil's exit from the World Cup. The South American giants were kicked out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage by Croatia.
'It's normal he's feeling that way... he's still young, I think he can play the next World Cup': Brazil legend Ronaldo believes Neymar will continue his international career, despite doubts over his future after Qatar heartache
12/12/22 17:19Ronaldo believes Neymar still has a vital role to play on the international stage, despite the star raising doubts about his continued role with Brazil.
Neymar publishes his private WhatsApp chats with his Brazil team-mates - without their permission - 'to show how united we were' as he fights claims of a squad split with his messages backing Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Rodrygo
12/12/22 09:01Neymar, who scored during extra time, shared the interactions he had with Marquinhos, Rodrygo and veteran Thiago Silva following their elimination - despite not having their permission.
Brazil are 'eyeing up a shock move for Pep Guardiola as their new manager' following Tite's resignation after their World Cup quarter-final exit to Croatia
12/12/22 06:55Brazil crashed out of the tournament in Qatar after losing on penalties to Croatia, with Rodrygo and Marquinhos both missing their spot kicks as the Selecao went down 4-2 in the shootout.
'I'm psychologically destroyed': Neymar expresses pain at Brazil's World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Croatia in emotional Instagram post... as he explains he was 'paralysed for 10 minutes' and insists his side DESERVED to win the tournament
11/12/22 14:46The forward opened up to his 193million Instagram followers after the penalty shootout defeat, which shocked fans around the world as the favourites were dumped out of the World Cup.
MATT BARLOW: Is this the end for Neymar with Brazil? At 30, he could still be at the top level when the next World Cup arrives in 2026 but he failed to deliver on the big stage again under the weight of a nation's hopes
10/12/22 23:03MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Neymar could still be playing at the top level at the next World Cup in 2026 but he has already carried the burden of expectation throughout his professional life.
'I've always thought this would be his last tournament': Gareth Southgate could quit even if England WIN the World Cup as fans 'pick him apart', Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
10/12/22 10:08Though many would expect Southgate to stay on as Three Lions boss, chief sports writerr Martin Samuel suggests he could walk away - even if England win the competition.
'Don't talk s***!': Neymar hits back at critics of departing Brazil boss Tite after World Cup elimination to Croatia... after his former agent claimed the Selecao boss 'spent years deceiving the people'
10/12/22 07:58The Selecao were dumped out of the World Cup quarter-finals after a penalty shootout defeat against Croatia , which then saw Tite step down from his position after six years in charge.
'Keep inspiring us. I will keep punching the air with joy for every goal you score': Pele congratulates Neymar on tying his Brazil goals record, but says 'this is not the happiest day for us' after their World Cup elimination by Croatia
10/12/22 00:29Pele has congratulated Neymar on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday.
Alan Shearer aims a dig at Brazil and Neymar as he praises Argentina for their 'key' decision to send Lionel Messi up for the first penalty against Holland, insisting his calm spot kick 'set the tone' for their quarter-final victory
09/12/22 23:06Alan Shearer pointed to the order of Argentina's penalty takers as 'key' in their progression on Friday, after Brazil went out in a shoot-out earlier that day.
'I don't guarantee anything': Crestfallen Neymar admits he could WALK AWAY from Brazil after their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Croatia... as he says he must 'think about what I want for myself'
09/12/22 21:30Neymar has raised doubts about his international future after Brazil were ejected from the 2022 World Cup by Croatia.
MIKE KEEGAN: Distraught Neymar didn't even get the chance to fluff his lines… sticking Brazil's talisman on their final spot kick was always going to be a risk, especially against Croatia and their nerveless set of stars
09/12/22 20:44MIKE KEEGAN IN DOHA: The star did not even get the chance to fluff his lines. 'The fifth penalty is the decisive one,' coach Tite explained.
PLAYER RATINGS: Neymar's classy finish not enough for Brazil's attack, which stumbled through Vinicius Jr... but Luka Modric drags Croatia into the World Cup semi-finals after heroics from goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic
09/12/22 20:09Croatia stunned Brazil by defeating them 4-2 on penalty kicks to advance to the World Cup semi-finals on Friday. Here is how both sets of players rated at the Education City Stadium.
This is how it feels to watch your World Cup dream die! Footage shows Neymar as his penalty heartbreak unfolds with the Brazil star left in a pile on the floor and in floods of tears after their defeat by Croatia
09/12/22 19:52Brazil made it four quarter-final exits in their last five World Cups as they were eliminated in the most dramatic of circumstances by Croatia - despite taking the lead in extra-time through Neymar.
'Wow! Just wow!': Gary Lineker leads shocked pundits and fans reacting to Brazil's surprise World Cup loss to Croatia on penalties... as Piers Morgan labels it 'the day the dancing died' and Alex Scott hails the 'World Cup that keeps throwing up surprises'
09/12/22 19:18Gary Lineker and Louis Theroux are among those sharing their shock at Brazil's elimination from the 2022 World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia.
'For me Neymar would take the first one, you set the tone': Jurgen Klinsmann SLAMS Brazil's bizarre decision to leave 'their best penalty taker until last' - as they crash out of the World Cup without the PSG star having a chance to score
09/12/22 18:56The South American side were knocked out of the World Cup on Friday night after they were beaten 4-2 by Croatia, with both Rodrygo and Marquinhos failing to score, spelling heartache for Brazil.
Jubilant Argentina fans celebrate wildly after watching bitter rivals Brazil crash out of the World Cup on penalties to Croatia... with supporters now sensing the opportunity for their team to go all the way in Qatar ahead of their clash with Holland
09/12/22 18:42Neymar's extra time strike was cancelled out by Bruno Petkovic, and Croatia then held their nerve in the penalty shootout, scoring all four of their spot-kicks to secure a 4-2 victory.
'Hearts have been broken in Brazil, but they didn't do enough': Jermaine Jenas among those criticising the South Americans for not seeing off Croatia before being eliminated on penalties
09/12/22 18:07Pundits have been quick to hit out at Brazil for not seeing out the game against Croatia - before losing 4-2 on penalties to their European opponents.
Roy Keane will be pleased! Brazilian stars dispense with dance routine as they celebrate scoring Neymar's extra time quarter final goal (before crashing out on penalties)
09/12/22 17:56Brazil dispensed with their enthusiastic dance routine today as Neymar scored his extra time goal against Croatia after criticism of the team's flamboyant celebrations in their match against South Korea.
Neymar EQUALS Pele's record of 77 goals for Brazil with his superb opening goal in their World Cup quarter-final defeat... but the Brazilian Football Confederation DISAGREE with FIFA and insist Pele actually scored 95
09/12/22 17:17Neymar, who could well move beyond the total of 77 goals at the Qatar World Cup, is highly unlikely to match Pele's achievements in football's most coveted competition.
BREAKING NEWS: Brazil manager Tite STICKS with Eder Militao and Danilo as emergency full backs for quarter-final against Croatia, while Neymar leads the World Cup favourites' attack as he hunts down Pele's record of 77 goals
09/12/22 13:42Alex Sandro is fit enough only for the bench as Brazil hunt a record-extending sixth World Cup triumph, with Tite therefore having to improvise at the back.
'I want chaos, turmoil - Neymar's nutmeg, Messi CRYING': Former Brazil striker Fred outlines his dream scenario for a World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina... with the two bitter rivals poised to meet if they prevail in the last eight on Friday
09/12/22 11:28The two South American rivals are both gearing up for quarter-final ties on Friday, with Brazil set to take on Croatia at 3pm and Argentina locking horns with Holland at 7pm.
Roy Keane fires back in his war of words with Brazil boss Tite, telling him to 'dance in a NIGHTCLUB' and not 'yards away' from the opponent's bench... as he sarcastically quips coaches should do 'little dances' when going for their pro licences!
09/12/22 00:20Roy Keane has reignited his war of words with Brazil boss Tite and risked sparking further outrage in the country as he doubled down on his criticism by telling him to save his dancing for the nightclub.
Brazil boss Tite bites BACK at Roy Keane after the pundit blasted his side for their dancing goal celebrations in last-16 thrashing of South Korea... insisting he will disregard those ignorant of the 'history and culture' of the country
08/12/22 12:48MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: There may be trouble ahead. Croatia can be very sensitive when it comes to the issue of respect, after getting worked up about 'Football's Coming Home'.
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.
A dance inspired by a TikTok viral hit, one led by West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta and another imitating a pigeon - the origins to Brazil's celebrations during emphatic World Cup last-16 win over South Korea that angered ITV pundit Roy Keane
06/12/22 18:04Brazil illuminated the World Cup on Monday night as they dismantled South Korea 4-1 in their World Cup last-16 tie, but it wasn't just their football that became the talk of many.
Alex Telles shows his appreciation for Neymar's gesture in 4-1 win over South Korea after PSG star ran to the stands to celebrate his penalty goal with Man United loanee - who is out with a tournament-ending knee injury
06/12/22 17:50The Brazilian shared an Instagram post captioned 'Just Neymar,' followed by a love heart, after his compatriot had made a direct beeline for him to celebrate his penalty goal in the first half.
Are Brazil's dancing celebrations harmless fun or disrespectful? Row over Neymar and co's joyful dances during South Korea win as Roy Keane leads critics but Brazilians argue 'it's what we do to celebrate ANYTHING'
06/12/22 11:42A row over Brazil's choreographed goal dances deepened today with some calling them 'disrespectful' while others insisted it was simply the country's culture.
Neymar BREAKS his promise to Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro following his pledge to dedicate his first World Cup goal in Qatar to him... after the far-right politician was ousted from office in October
06/12/22 11:04Neymar celebrated by running over to injured team-mate Alex Telles, who was ruled out of the tournament with a knee problem - breaking his vow to controversial far-right figure Bolsonaro.
Brazil turns on 'evil executioner' Roy Keane for calling their dance celebrations 'disrespectful', as manager, media and fans attack his career as a 'butcher', 'inelegant' punditry and 'irrelevant' opinions
06/12/22 10:40Brazil stormed into the quarter-finals after blitzing South Korea in 36 minutes on Monday, with goals from Vinicius Jr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta sending them in at the break 4-0 up.
Brazil star Neymar appears to copy an outrageous Lionel Messi piece of skill by using the REFEREE to beat defenders in their World Cup thrashing of South Korea - in an echo of his PSG team-mate's brilliant improvisation while at Barcelona
06/12/22 09:11Tite's men cruised past the Asian side 4-1 in their last-16 tie on Monday night, with the star forward on the scoresheet as he returned to the team after suffering an ankle ligament injury in the group stage.
Socceroos legend Craig Foster blasts Premier League great Roy Keane for branding Brazilian stars 'disrespectful' because they dared to dance while celebrating their demolition of South Korea
06/12/22 03:21Former Socceroo Craig Foster has blasted fellow pundit Roy Keane after the Manchester United legend labelled World Cup favourites Brazil 'disrespectful' of their opposition.
'I was afraid of not being able to play again': Neymar admits he feared his World Cup was OVER after picking up an injury against Serbia... as Brazil star insists he no longer 'feels any pain' in his ankle after scoring in win over South Korea
06/12/22 00:37Neymar had missed his side's last two group games against Switzerland and Cameroon before returning to the starting XI for Monday's 4-1 thrashing of South Korea in the Round of 16.
Graeme Souness 'wants to see MORE from Neymar' as he calls on the Brazilian star to ditch the 'antics' and fulfil his potential as 'heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo' at the World Cup
06/12/22 00:32Graeme Souness has revealed he 'wants to see more' more from Neymar after Brazil qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with victory over South Korea on Monday evening in Qatar.
PLAYER RATINGS: Neymar sparkles on Brazil return while Vinicius Junior also stars for the World Cup favourites... but it was a miserable night for Son Heung-min who struggled for hapless South Korea
05/12/22 22:48Brazil breezed easily into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after thrashing South Korea 4-1 in a one-sided last-16 clash. Here is how both sets of players rated at Stadium 974.
Neymar and Richarlison lead full-time Brazilian celebrations honouring Pele as they send a message of support to national hero and three-time World Cup winner who is currently fighting Covid and colon cancer
05/12/22 21:58Brazil's current crop of stars have sent a message of support to South American footballing icon Pele after their World Cup last-16 win over South Korea on Monday evening in Qatar.
ROB DRAPER: Phenomenal Brazil turned this into a party inside seven minutes. It's hard to judge against such inferior opposition, but for now they look every inch one of the great teams
05/12/22 21:21ROB DRAPER AT STADIUM 974: Brazil turned this into party inside seven minutes. A party like 1982. Or 1986. Or, perhaps more auspiciously, a party like 1970.
'It's like STRICTLY. I'm not happy with it': Roy Keane slams 'DISRESPECTFUL' Brazil for dancing celebrations as they blitzed South Korea... with even 61-year-old manager Tite getting involved
05/12/22 20:36Brazil put on a show in the first half of their last-16 showdown with South Korea, hitting them for four thanks to goals from Vinicius Jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta.
Neymar STARTS for Brazil as he returns from injury for the World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea in a major boost for Tite's side... while Richarlison is back in the XI in place of the injured Gabriel Jesus
05/12/22 17:49The 30-year-old missed Brazil's final two Group G clashes after suffering an ankle injury in their opener against Serbia, with initial fears the Brazil talisman could miss the rest of the tournament.
Brazil 4-1 South Korea - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: World Cup favourites make big statement as they score FOUR first-half goals - with Vinicius Jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Paqueta all netting - to set up quarter-final clash against Croatia
05/12/22 15:00MARTIN SAMUEL AT STADIUM 974: Brazil laughed, danced and sashayed their way into the World Cup quarter-finals in Doha, with a performance as joyous as it was devastating.
Superstitious Neymar flies his Parisian hairdresser to Doha to give him a new short peroxide style for his Brazil comeback... after scoring two against last 16 opponents South Korea when he last looked like this!
05/12/22 12:47Neymar missed Brazil's games against Switzerland and Cameroon after suffering an ankle injury in their opening fixture against Serbia but is hoping to return today.
Neymar accidentally reveals a detail on his phone gives fans an insight into his mindset as he nears fitness for Brazil's knockout game against South Korea after picking up ankle injury
05/12/22 01:58While there is doubt over whether Neymar will be fit to take his place in Brazil's World Cup knockout match against South Korea, an image on his phone shows where his mind it at
'I feel good!': Neymar celebrates his return to training as Brazil boss Tite confirms talisman WILL play in World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea after overcoming ankle injury in opening group-stage win over Serbia
04/12/22 11:43Brazil star Neymar has celebrated his return to training as he steps up his recovery from injury - with the forward in line to make his comeback on Monday against South Korea in their last-16 World Cup tie.
Brazil are rocked by injury crisis with Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles both OUT of the World Cup after picking up injuries against Cameroon... while Neymar and Alex Sandro could also be unavailable to face South Korea in the last-16
03/12/22 11:02Jesus' injury is believed to be less serious, although he is expected to miss around a month of action, ruling him out of Arsenal's first matches when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.
Defending champions France kickstart their knockout campaign against Group C runners-up Poland in the last 16... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? How does their head-to-head record look? And what is the team news?
02/12/22 16:04France continue their World Cup defence against Poland on Sunday afternoon, as both sides head into the last 16 having suffered defeats in their final group stage matches.
Dani Alves will become Brazil's OLDEST World Cup captain at 39 when he leads out the Selecao against Cameroon on Friday with coach Tite expected to ring the changes for final group game
01/12/22 16:15The 39-year-old former Barcelona full-back was controversially included in head coach Tite's squad for Qatar 2022 amid reports it was to act as a minder for close friend Neymar.
Brazil 'fear Neymar's World Cup could be OVER'... with the PSG star expected to miss their last-16 tie and facing a race against time to return for the latter stages of the tournament
01/12/22 14:01Neymar started Brazil's opening game against Serbia, but was forced off in the second half after a heavy challenge, and pictures after the match showed how his ankle was significantly swollen.
Cristiano Ronaldo will 'become the highest-earner in sport with a MAMMOTH £173m-a-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr', dwarfing long-term rival Lionel Messi's £103.4m in second place and overtaking LeBron James... but who else makes the top 10?
30/11/22 11:29Cristiano Ronaldo would become the highest-earner in sport if he completes the move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. In light of this, Sportsmail looks at the top 10 highest-earners in all sport.
Alex Sandro adds to Brazil's injury woes as left back is ruled OUT of Cameroon clash, with World Cup favourites already sweating over Neymar and Danilo's availability for knockout stage
29/11/22 16:59Brazil have been hit with another injury setback with Alex Sandro ruled out of the game against Cameroon by a hip muscle injury, adding to concerns over Neymar and Danilo's fitness.
Neymar WILL miss Brazil's final group match at the World Cup because of his ankle ligament injury with no timetable for his return in sight as the team sweat on his fitness ahead of the knockout stages
29/11/22 16:52Brazil star Neymar will miss the nation's final World Cup group game against Cameroon on Sunday after the team doctor confirmed his absence due to an ankle ligament injury.
'They lack character': Casemiro takes aim at Brazil fans who celebrated Neymar's World Cup injury as he admits it is difficult to replace the 'star of the team'
29/11/22 15:30Casemiro has hit out at fans who have celebrated the injury of his brazil team-mate Neymar.
Brazil winger Rodrygo bizarrely rubs legendary striker Ronaldo's legs in a bid to steal some of his goal-scoring magic at the World Cup... with the Real Madrid star having only scored once in nine caps so far
29/11/22 09:56The Real Madrid star, who has notched seven goals and added five assists this season, sat down with 2002 World Cup winner Ronaldo as part of an interview for FIFA.
PLAYER RATINGS: Casemiro's leadership was crucial in Neymar's absence as livewire Vinicius Jr impressed again... but Akanji and Elvedi can feel hard done by after defending valiantly for the Swiss
28/11/22 19:53Casemiro scored a late thunderbolt in Neymar's absence as Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup knockouts on Monday. Sportsmail assesses each player's performance.
Fake Neymar strikes again: Impersonator who tricked FOX Sports into believing he was the real deal is spotted in the stands taking selfies with fans during Brazil's win over Switzerland (while the player himself watched on TV!)
28/11/22 18:40The impersonator was caught on camera in the stands during Brazil's win against Switzerland. Fans clamored around him and he even appeared to be escorted by security staff in yellow bibs and lanyards
ROB DRAPER: Brazil struggled to fill Neymar void - with Fred hooked after 57 minutes - as they laboured to a narrow win over Switzerland... Tite's men will need their best player back if they are going to win the World Cup
28/11/22 18:38ROB DRAPER: The Samba drums beat their constant rhythmic encouragement, the canary yellow shirts were everywhere, and the original Ronaldo was sat in the stands.
Brazil holds its breath for injured Neymar: Tite admits he'd have taken star man off earlier against Serbia if he knew he was in pain and hopes he'll have a further part to play in the World Cup despite ankle problem
27/11/22 22:30As much as people were looking for information, the vast majority of Tite's audience seemed to be looking for reassurance. Was Neymar going to be fit? How could Brazil cope without him?
FOX Soccer tricked by Neymar impersonator as the broadcaster tweets a video of the injured Brazil star 'walking around Doha' before admitting: 'We got got'
27/11/22 19:39For a brief moment, Brazil fans following US World Cup broadcaster FOX Soccer on Twitter got video evidence of what they have been praying for - proof Neymar's ankle injury isn't too bad.
Brazil are hit by a SICKNESS BUG as Premier League stars Antony, Lucas Paqueta and Alisson are forced to sit out training due to 'flu-like' symptoms ahead of Monday's Switzerland clash - with Neymar already out through injury
27/11/22 18:25Brazil's World Cup fitness woes have continued with a sickness bug hitting the Selecao squad ahead of their match with Switzerland on Monday.
'This has to be stopped': Brazil boss Tite hits out at World Cup referees for failing to protect Neymar - and claims he is being specifically targeted by the opposition - after ankle injury rules him out of the group stage
27/11/22 17:49Tite believes that there is a 'focus on specific players' when it comes to who the opposition choose to foul as Neymar was fouled an incredible nine times in Brazil's World Cup opener.
'We have to be realistic': Casemiro praises the depth of attacking talent in Brazil's World Cup squad, but insists Neymar is their best player and cannot be replaced
27/11/22 14:12Neymar being forced off injured in the second-half put a dampener on Brazil's opening game victory over Serbia, and Casemiro candidly explained how potentially damaging losing their star man could be.
Arsenal poised to win the race for 'Ukranian Neymar' Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk after the club 'lowered their asking price to £40m'... with the 21-year-old winger set to add more firepower in the Gunners' title hunt
27/11/22 10:44Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has been dubbed the 'Ukrainian Neymar' after bursting on to the scene at Shakhtar Donetsk, looks set to join Arsenal, with a deal in place for around '£40 million.'
Neymar shares horrific image of his VERY swollen ankle after hobbling out of Brazil's World Cup clash against Serbia - but the forward stays upbeat about his recovery having been ruled out for the rest of the group stage
26/11/22 21:08Neymar has shared pictures of his injured ankle on Instagram, two days after being taken off in Brazil's opening World Cup game.
Eden Hazard calls on referees at the World Cup to protect players like him and Neymar after the pair were the two most fouled players in the first round of matches... as he urges officials to hand out more yellow cards for fouls
26/11/22 10:08Belgium winger Hazard was the second-most fouled player at the tournament after the first round of matches, behind Brazil star Neymar who suffered an injury against Serbia.
Raphinha defends Neymar after his latest injury ruled him out of the rest of the group stage... as he shares an Instagram post claiming Messi and Ronaldo are worshipped by fans, but Brazilians hope their star player 'fractures his leg'
26/11/22 09:17Raphinha has shared an Instagram post suggesting that Neymar does not get the respect he deserves from Brazil fans after he was forced off injured in the national team's opening World Cup match.
'One of the hardest moments of my career': Brazil star Neymar is ruled out of remaining two group matches after sustaining ankle injury in the win over Serbia... but PSG forward vows 'I'll do everything possible to help my country'
26/11/22 01:34The 30-year-old forward was replaced with 10 minutes remaining the 2-0 win over Serbia following a strong tackle by Nikola Milenkovic.
Brazil continue their World Cup bid against Switzerland on Monday, with Neymar now sidelined until the knockouts... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? How does their head-to-head record look? And what is the team news?
25/11/22 18:34Brazil side claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening fixture on Thursday, with Richarlison justifying his starting role with an emphatic brace.
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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
