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Jason Cummings FINALLY receives AC Milan shirt from Olivier Giroud as footballers patch things up after World Cup misunderstanding as Socceroos star admits: 'Your English is better than my French!'
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24/01/23 09:15
Australia star Cummings claimed that Giroud 'pretended he couldn't speak English' when he approached the Frenchman for his shirt following their group game in Qatar last year....read
Lack of progress at Nice despite significant investment, a bouncing Mercedes car that gave Lewis Hamilton back pain... but maintaining Team Sky's winning culture in cycling: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's record in sport as Ineos enter race to buy Man United
18/01/23 23:32The positive response from United fans was understandable given the 70-year-old is worth an estimated £13.3bn and is known as Britain's richest man, while he is also a fan of the club.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cements himself as the league's main star, Lautaro Martinez gives Inter Milan life and Atalanta's rollercoaster season continues... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM SERIE A
16/01/23 19:38An incredible 32 goals were scored across the weekend's nine games. As ever, Sportsmail's ALVISE CAGNAZZO has pulled out the biggest talking points from another spellbinding set of fixtures.Manchester United rule out a move for AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud as they continue desperate pursuit of a No 9... while the 36-year-old France forward continues to be linked with the MLS and has offers on the table
04/01/23 06:48Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear that the club are looking to bring in a No 9 following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.Olivier Giroud 'agrees a new two-year deal at AC Milan, keeping him at the San Siro until 2024' following his World Cup exploits with France - which saw him overtake Thierry Henry as France's record goalscorer
29/12/22 09:54The striker scored four goals at the World Cup, which saw him overtake Thierry Henry as France's all-time record goalscorer - and has now reportedly agreed a two-year extension with AC Milan.'Why did you ask him to leave so quickly?': Karim Benzema's bust-up with Didier Deschamps goes fully public as his agent publishes evidence he COULD'VE played at the World Cup - but instead he was banished
26/12/22 23:20Benzema was sent home after picking up a knock, but there was some speculation that he could have returned for the final after playing in a friendly for Real Madrid .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.Socceroos cult hero Jason Cummings reveals France superstars Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud SNUBBED him at World Cup - with one even pretending he couldn't speak English
20/12/22 03:08Cult Socceroo Jason Cummings has revealed French stars Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were so keen to snub him at the World Cup, the latter even pretended he didn't speak English.Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.Mbappe's hat-trick STILL isn't enough for 10/10, the ref only gets 2, Dembele and Giroud are 'UNWORTHY' of a score and Messi misses out on top marks in L'Equipe's savage World Cup final ratings
18/12/22 21:21Argentina won their third World Cup crown after emerging through a pulsating encounter with France. French publication L'Equipe published their notoriously harsh player ratings in the aftermath.Ousmane Dembele should have been substituted after just FIFTEEN minutes, claims FOX analyst Alexi Lalas... as he labels 'awful' winger's foul on Angel Di Maria 'dumb'
18/12/22 16:32Alexi Lalas lambasted 'awful' Ousmane Dembele at halftime of the World Cup Final between France and Argentina after the winger was hauled off in the 41st minute.Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud START for France as Adrien Rabiot returns, with their virus-stricken side at full strength for the World Cup final against Argentina... while Angel Di Maria starts alongside Messi and Alvarez for Lionel Scaloni's side
18/12/22 13:05France have been dealing with a virus outbreak in their squad in the build-up to the game, with Varane and Giroud previously emerging as doubts.'Even some French don't want us to win! But that does not bother me': Tough nut France boss Didier Deschamps gets no credit but he is planning to spoil the party for Lionel Messi and Co in Sunday's World Cup final
17/12/22 22:30IAN HERBERT: Before the fire and brimstone of a match which seems to be France against the world on Sunday, Didier Deschamps' mind will stray to thoughts of loss and the bigger picture.Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane are both doubts for Sunday's World Cup final after they were 'excluded from Didier Deschamps' final training side on Saturday', with Marcus Thuram and Dayot Upamecano coming in
17/12/22 19:38There are doubts over the fitness of both Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud after the pair were not included in a team for France's closed training session on Saturday.'Both have been very influential': Arsene Wenger believes Olivier Giroud and Julian Alvarez could be the unlikely heroes in the World Cup final - with the pressure on Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to deliver the trophy
17/12/22 15:57Arsene Wenger believes that Sunday's World Cup final could be more about unlikely heroes Olivier Giroud and Julian Alvarez rather than headliners Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.Patrice Evra labels Didier Deschamps the greatest manager France has ever had 'by miles' as he praises the Les Bleus boss for his '"the team is the star"' approach... with Karim Benzema regularly overlooked for almost six years
16/12/22 12:08Evra believes Deschamps - leading his country to a second successive World Cup final - is the best France manager 'by miles', and hailed his willingness to prioritise the team over star playersIAN LADYMAN: Deprived of N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Karim Benzema, France have somehow still found a way to reach the World Cup final… thanks in large part to the performances of Aurelien Tchouameni
15/12/22 18:55IAN LADYMAN IN QATAR: It was in 2018 at the last World Cup in Russia that France coach Didier Deschamps detailed N'Golo Kante to man mark Messi when the teams met in the last sixteen.'It sucks!': Jules Kounde and Ibrahima Konate are left frustrated after missing out on France's wild celebrations following the win over Morocco because they were called for drug-testing
15/12/22 12:24With the rest of the squad celebrating reaching a second successive final, two of the side's defenders were summoned for anti-doping tests, with Barcelona's Kounde complaining that 'it sucks'.Sofyan Amrabat reveals he begged Olivier Giroud to stop 'following me everywhere' during Morocco's semi-final defeat... but the French star told him he had been instructed to man-mark him for the whole game!
15/12/22 09:36Amrabat revealed he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him, as the Moroccan explained that the French side resorted to man-marking in order to restrict the Atlas Lions in the tie.Hugo Lloris is hailed as 'impeccable' in L'Equipe's ratings after some crucial stops to help France into the World Cup final, while Antoine Griezmann gets just a seven despite his starring display - and 'insufficient' Olivier Giroud is given a FOUR
15/12/22 07:07Didier Deschamps' men are in the final after seeing off the tournament surprise pacakge to book a showdown with Argentina on Sunday - and it was Lloris who was given the highest praise by L'Equipe.Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Ballon d'Or winner out of World Cup... with French star STILL registered in semi-finalists' squad
13/12/22 20:12Karim Benzema has returned to training with Real Madrid after the injury which forced him to withdraw from the World Cup, with the Ballon d'Or winner still listed as a part of France's squad.'The better team on the night went OUT': England star Jude Bellingham urges fans to 'stick with them' as Three Lions reel from 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat by France... with youngster adamant that 'our time will come'
11/12/22 23:42The 19-year-old, who was a standout for the Three Lions during the tournament, proved the national side certainly have an exciting future ahead and could be a leader in years to come.Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'let us DOWN' with 'reactive, not proactive' substitutions in World Cup quarter-final loss to France... insisting Three Lions 'came up short tactically' with moves from the bench
11/12/22 19:18The Three Lions were eliminated from the tournament after succumbing to two goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Olivier Giroud, with their captain, Harry Kane missing a penaltyKyle Walker hilariously lived up to his claim he 'would not roll out the red carpet for Kylian Mbappe' by BLANKING him in the tunnel before England's World Cup quarter-final with France... but the PSG superstar had the last laugh in 2-1 win
11/12/22 17:38It was heartbreak for the the Three Lions who were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Saturday night following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the world champions.'They couldn't handle him': Jamie Redknapp says Bukayo Saka was 'too much' for Theo Hernandez in England's loss to France in the World Cup quarter-finals with the former international questioning Gareth Southgate's decision to withdraw him
11/12/22 15:14Aurelien Tchouameni's goal was cancelled out by Harry Kane's effort from the spot after Saka was brought down by France's goalscorer. With England pressing for a second, France re-took the lead.Olivier Giroud copies team-mate Kylian Mbappe by hiding Budweiser's name on his man of the match prize in another blow to the beer company... after he headed the winner in France's victory over England
11/12/22 00:33After Harry Kane had cancelled out Aurelien Tchouameni's opener, Giroud popped up in the 78th minute to head France back in front and they managed to hold on to move into the last-four.DANNY MURPHY: England were better than France on the night and were hard done by some refereeing decisions... but the future is bright for young stars Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden who have all enhanced their reputations
11/12/22 00:24DANNY MURPHY IN DOHA: I was in the stadium for a pulsating quarter-final and it was the best performance I've seen from the Three Lions in any tournament game.France manager Didier Deschamps admits his side 'GOT LUCKY' in their narrow World Cup quarter-final win over England... as he hails his side for showing 'heart and guts' to knock out the Three Lions
10/12/22 22:59Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud sealed the victory for the reigning holders, in a match where there was little to separate the two teams.KYLIAN MBAPPE WATCH: All the pre-match build up focused on stopping France's dangerman... but how did he actually perform in their narrow World Cup quarter-final win over England?
10/12/22 22:47GERRY COX AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: In Kylian Mbappe , the reigning World Cup champions came into the fixture with arguably the world's best footballer at their disposal.'It's NOT coming home... but at least it's nearly Christmas': Twitter hashtag #itsnotcominghome trends as Three Lions fans try to look on the bright side of World Cup defeat
10/12/22 22:43The England team's traditional victory moniker 'It's coming home' is getting a ribbing on social media tonight after a 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-finals.Gareth Southgate will not make a snap decision on his England future and insists he'll 'take some time' to make sure 'the right decisions' are made while claiming the Three Lions 'deserved more' during their 2-1 loss to France
10/12/22 22:29DOMINIC KING AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: Southgate has a contract that runs to the summer of 2024 but he will evaluate his feelings in the coming weeks. He knows a decision is required soon.PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham stood out for England once again but it was penalty pain for Harry Kane... as Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for France and Olivier Giroud ages like a vintage wine!
10/12/22 22:15England crashed out of the World Cup in heart-breaking circumstances as they lost 2-1 to France in the quarter-finals. GERRY COX rated all of the players.DOMINIC KING: Antoine Griezmann caused England so much damage with his nous, tricks and flicks that got France moving in the right direction... while it's no wonder Jurgen Klopp was so desperate to bring Aurelien Tchouameni to Liverpool!
10/12/22 21:41DOMINIC KING AT THE AL BAYT STADIUM: All the hoopla had been around Kylian Mbappe, for obvious reasons, but Stephan subtly changed the direction of the conversation.MARTIN KEOWN: Olivier Giroud will demand special attention from Gareth Southgate... but Antoine Griezmann is the player who pulls the strings for France
09/12/22 23:18MARTIN KEOWN: Giroud did not score at the 2018 World Cup, or even manage a shot on target, despite featuring in every single game. He is still a vital cog in the French machine.IAN LADYMAN: After recent heartbreak against Croatia and Italy on the big stage, it's time England stood tall against the best in the world… Gareth Southgate must show he's learnt from past failure
09/12/22 22:31IAN LADYMAN IN DOHA: The game has a moment-of-truth feel about it. Have England really learned the lessons of failures against Croatia and then Italy in last summer's Euros final?MICAH RICHARDS: Beating France would be England's biggest scalp in my lifetime, it's NOT just all about stopping Kylian Mbappe... and Cristiano Ronaldo has MISSED the chance to silence his critics
09/12/22 22:31MICAH RICHARDS: If England beat France it would be the greatest result they've achieved on foreign soil. I would even go as far as to say it'd be the best scalp England have taken in my lifetime.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Giroud shows no signs of slowing down, Rabiot has been a surprise package while Szczesny kept Poland afloat - but it's been a disaster for Lukaku, Dybala and Onana... The Serie A stars to dazzle and flop at the World Cup
09/12/22 20:03ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Below, Sportsmail runs the rule over the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest stage, and the flops who will have a point to prove when the league returns to action in late December.GRAEME SOUNESS: Teams fear England! They are dangerous and fallible France know it as they prepare to face Gareth Southgate's side in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 18:30GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.Battle of the WAGS: As England take on France in the 2022 World Cup Quarter Finals, FEMAIL charts how the starting XI of partners shape up when they go head-to-head
09/12/22 16:12As England prepare to take on France in the Quarter Final at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. From glamorous models to business owners, here's how the WAGs shape up against each other.Cheers to you, Olivier! Giroud is honoured at a meal with his France team-mates after overtaking Thierry Henry to become his country's all-time top scorer... as he thanks the squad ahead of crunch World Cup quarter-final with England
09/12/22 07:50Olivier Giroud gave a speech to the squad in Qatar after being handed a commemorative France shirt which celebrated the 52 goals he has amassed for the country.No Pogba and Benzema is a blessing in disguise, reintegrating Rabiot was key and Mbappe is firing: Star-studded World Cup holders France have gone from injuries, scandal and families warring in the stands to tranquility - England SHOULD be worried
07/12/22 19:00For fans who enjoy following the soap opera of France's seemingly never-ending psychodrama, there's never any shortage of material. How have they turned it around for the World Cup?Saka's duel with Hernandez will be crucial, Bellingham will be tested by formidable Tchouameni while Walker and Trippier may need to double up on Mbappe… FIVE key areas where England's World Cup quarter-final with France will be won and lost
06/12/22 22:00England vs France on Saturday night will be the most-watched TV event of 2022 and make-or-break for Gareth Southgate's World Cup dreams. Here are five areas where the contest could be won.Olivier Giroud hails Kylian Mbappe as 'the best striker I've played with' ahead of quarter-final clash with rivals England... and hints 'it's scary' how much the 23-year-old can still improve
06/12/22 16:46DOMINIC KING: Kylian Mbappe was the talk of the town again as Olivier Giroud called him 'scary' and Guy Stephan, had an even more colourful choice of words.CHRIS SUTTON: Like the Road Runner, Kylian Mbappe always gets away! England will need to accept it's not always possible to stop the French superstar
05/12/22 22:30CHRIS SUTTON: Kyle Walker could have a near-perfect game at right back and yet there will still be moments when Kylian Mbappe makes him look silly.MATT BARLOW: Olivier Giroud was offloaded by Arsenal for being 'unreliable' but has since won five trophies and become France's top scorer... the veteran is a figure of maturity and leadership as he bids for another World Cup triumph
05/12/22 11:57MATT BARLOW: Olivier Giroud is 36 and it is nearly five years since he was off-loaded by Arsenal, where supporters were fed up of his unreliability in front of goal.PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe took his World Cup tally to FIVE with another destructive display and Olivier Giroud impressed as France's new record scorer... as Jakub Kaminski stars for Poland in spirited defeat
04/12/22 18:41Kylian Mbappe helped France shake off their first-half jitters with two superb goals to launch the defending champions into the quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory against Poland on Sunday.'Who taught you that bro?': Mesut Ozil pokes fun at Olivier Giroud after using his trademark chop to open the scoring against Poland in France's World Cup last 16 tie... as his as ex-Gunners team-mate congratulates him on record-breaking strike
04/12/22 17:22Mesut Ozil has congratulated Olivier Giroud for becoming France's all-time top goalscorer after hinting he taught the Les Blues striker how to pull off his iconic chop move.Olivier Giroud becomes France's ALL-TIME record goalscorer, overtaking Thierry Henry's record with his 52nd goal that gave Les Bleus the lead over Poland in World Cup last-16 victory
04/12/22 15:45Olivier Giroud made history on Sunday by taking the title of France's all-time top goalscorer by finding the net against Poland in the last-16 at the World Cup.Olivier Giroud opens up on the text messages Thierry Henry sends him EVERY time he scores... with AC Milan striker level as France's all-time top scorer with the Arsenal legend after World Cup brace against Australia
27/11/22 13:07Olivier Giroud says that Thierry Henry messages him every time he scores a goal, as the AC Milan striker looks set to overtake the France legend as the country's record goal-scorer'I'm not his biggest fan... he's had a HUGE slice of luck in his career!': Graeme Souness claims Olivier Giroud's France scoring record is an 'anomaly' because Karim Benzema was in exile for six years
26/11/22 17:03Giroud has netted 51 times for France in 115 games, the joint-highest amount alongside Thierry Henry, with the 36-year-old expected to pull ahead by the end of the World Cup this winter.Jude Bellingham, Richarlison and Saudi Arabia star Hassan Al-Tambakti storm into our World Cup team of the opening round... but with just ONE France player included, does Mbappe make it?
25/11/22 09:30Richarlison stole the show for Brazil with a brace, Olivier Giroud edged closer to history for France and both Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham looked superb in England's 6-2 rout of Iran.After their thumping defeat by France, it's crunch time for Australia as they take on stubborn Tunisia 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?
23/11/22 13:59They enter Saturday's contest stuck at the foot of Group D on zero points, and know that a win over their African rivals will give them a shot of reaching the knockout stages.WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: Kylian Mbappe's AMAZING display against Australia showed he can take over this World Cup again even after his PSG drama - and France look SCARY despite injuries to Benzema, Pogba and Kante
23/11/22 10:17Kylian Mbappe's 'fantastic' performance against Australia on Tuesday night showed that the French superstar can once again be France's talisman on the road to World Cup glory.Some of the greatest Socceroos ever slam Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel after 4-1 drubbing by France - as Mark Bosnich explains why they were doomed to lose long before kickoff
23/11/22 02:11Australia's tactics and lack of mongrel in their humbling opening defeat by France has been criticised by Socceroos legends, who claim the Aussies 'weren't in the game' after scoring early.Hugo Lloris hails Olivier Giroud as an 'example to never give up' in football to after France striker's brace in World Cup win against Australia saw him equal Thierry Henry's 51 goals record for Les Bleus
22/11/22 22:59France captain Hugo Lloris revealed his delight that Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's goalscoring record for France with an important double in their World Cup opener against Australia.PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud impress for France in scintillating 4-1 World Cup win... but Australia's Mitchell Duke struggles up front for the Socceroos
22/11/22 22:20PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were instrumental in a fine attacking showing for Didier Deschamps' side, while Australia's lone striker Mitchell Duke struggled up front.PLAYER RATINGS: Mooy, Leckie and Goodwin star for Socceroos as France's class shines through after Aussies took a shock early lead
22/11/22 21:03Australian took a shock early lead, but in the end France flexed their muscles to record a 4-1 win in Qatar at the Al Janoub Stadium. Here are the player ratings for both squads.WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: Peak France has passed - the wheels are COMING OFF! Losing Karim Benzema to injury is a huge loss for the defending champions... and the absence of Sadio Mane is DEVASTATING for Senegal
20/11/22 11:44France kick-start their World Cup defence against Australia on Tuesday evening, but they will be without key figures such as Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku.Karim Benzema 'remains a doubt for France's World Cup opener against Australia' as the medical team can't work out the Ballon d'Or winner's TWO injuries… but it means Mbappe may get his wish to play with Giroud
19/11/22 11:07Benzema has endured something of a disrupted season, already having been forced to miss 11 matches for club and country after enjoying the best season of his career in 2021-22.Olivier Giroud vows that France will NOT miss Paul Pogba's leadership at the World Cup as the veteran striker insists he can act as a 'big brother to the younger players' for the defending champions in Qatar
18/11/22 11:28Both Pogba and Giroud helped Les Bleus to their second title four years ago, but Pogba will miss out in Qatar after sustaining an injury early on in his summer return to Juventus.Arrogant? Moi? French superstar Olivier Giroud admits team haven't even STARTED planning for their opening game against the Socceroos - and he doesn't know exactly who's in the Aussie side
18/11/22 00:27The AC Milan striker gave Socceroos boss Graham Arnold some motivational ammunition when he confessed the Les Bleus haven't started doing their homework for Wednesday's match.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Victor Osimhen's need for speed is powering Napoli clear, Tammy Abraham is in a mystifying slump and what would Milan do without Olivier Giroud? 10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM SERIE A last weekend
07/11/22 23:06The 13th matchday of the Serie A season and the penultimate weekend of action before the World Cup break was full of excitement. ALVISE CAGNAZZO rounds up the action.Olivier Giroud 'is set to be named in Didier Deschamps' France squad for Qatar World Cup on Wednesday'... with the 36-year-old striker needing just two goals to match Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record for Les Bleus
07/11/22 09:00Giroud, 36, has played a key role in Deschamps' decade-long reign including starting all but one game as France marched to their second World Cup crown in my Russia four years ago.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Olivier Giroud is getting better with age at AC Milan... despite Didier Deschamps having Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe at his disposal, he is ready to play a leading role in France's World Cup defence
05/11/22 21:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Milan spent less than £865,000 to sign him from Chelsea, and Giroud is experiencing an superb final phase of his career, allowing him to become Pioli's No 1 striker.Olivier Giroud insists he is 'not getting carried away' with the idea of being called up into France's World Cup squad... despite the AC Milan striker returning to some of his best form for Serie A giants
03/11/22 17:37Olivier Giroud still thinks his spot in France's squad for the Qatar World Cup is still up for grabs despite his impressive form since joining Serie A side AC Milan.Virgil van Dijk admits Olivier Giroud is the striker he struggles most with after the French striker scored against him for club and country... while the Liverpool defender reveals Man City's Kevin De Bruyne is the rival he wants to play alongside
03/11/22 16:05Van Dijk has come up against Giroud in Liverpool matches against Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as for Holland against France - and the striker has got the better of him more than once.AC Milan 4-0 RB Salzburg: Olivier Giroud nets twice as Stefano Pioli's men cruise into the Champions League last-16 for the first time in NINE YEARS, with Rade Krunic and Junior Messias also on target
02/11/22 21:54ISAAN KHAN: AC Milan have booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages after they comfortably beat RB Salzburg 4-0 at the San Siro on Wednesday.Dinamo Zagreb 0-4 AC Milan: Serie A champions move second behind Chelsea in Group E with Matteo Gabbia, Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud on target before Robert Ljubicic's own goal
25/10/22 20:58AC Milan revived their hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16 with a 4-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb in Group E on Tuesday.'It was a reaction in the heat of the moment': PSG boss Christophe Galtier attempts to cool tensions with Kylian Mbappe after the French star once again criticised his tactics following stalemate with struggling Reims
11/10/22 08:55Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has played down criticism from Kylian Mbappe at the weekend, saying that it was merely a reaction in the heat of the moment.Kylian Mbappe aims dig at PSG boss Christophe Galtier with deleted Instagram post including snide '#pivotgang' comment... as the French star voices his displeasure at being played as a centre-forward AGAIN
09/10/22 10:13The 23-year-old posted an Instagram story after his side's poor showing against Reims in Ligue 1, which ended in a drab 0-0 draw, with '#pivotgang' beneath a picture of him in action.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Olivier Giroud is quickly emerging as one of Paolo Maldini's greatest EVER signings... the 36-year-old is ageing like a fine wine as he continues to shine for both Milan and France
01/10/22 13:30ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Paolo Maldini's risk in Olivier Giroud paid off. The Italy legend has frequently managed to buy exceptional players without overspending on the market.France flops get ripped apart by L'Equipe after Nations League loss to Denmark with Olivier Giroud and Eduardo Camavinga among those given miserable 3/10 rating and Kylian Mbappe slammed for 'missing too many chances'
26/09/22 06:46Olivier Giroud, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba all received a miserable 3/10 rating for their performances.'I have MORE freedom here than at PSG!': Kylian Mbappe throws dig at Ligue 1 champions after France's Nations League victory... as the forward heaps praise on strike partnership with Olivier Giroud
23/09/22 09:26The 23-year-old starred in France's 2-0 Nations League win over Austria on Thursday night, scoring the opener before Olivier Giroud sealed all three points with a well-taken header.Barcelona defender Jules Kounde forced off injured after just 23 minutes during France's victory over Austria in the Nations League... in a huge blow to the Catalan giants with a busy month ahead
22/09/22 21:52The summer signing was named in France's starting line-up for the international fixture at the Stade de France in Paris, but had to be replaced after just 23 minutes.France 2-0 Austria: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud lift Didier Deschamps' side off the bottom of their Nations League group as Les Bleus put off-field problems behind them
22/09/22 20:39PSG forward Mbappe opened the scoring with another stunning goal before AC Milan star Giroud sealed the world champions' win with a header.AC Milan 1-2 Napoli: Luciano Spalletti's side win enthralling encounter at the San Siro thanks to late header from Giovanni Simeone as they return to the top of Serie A
18/09/22 20:46The Campanian side travelled to northern Italy knowing a win would see them return to the summit of Serie A and Luciano Spalletti's side produced a stunning performance to ensure they went top.AC Milan 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb: Visitors fall flat after stunning Chelsea in Champions League opener as Olivier Giroud, Alexis Saelemaekers, Tommaso Pobega strike for Italian giants
14/09/22 18:48Olivier Giroud, Alexis Saelemaekers and Tommaso Pobega were on the scoresheet for the Italians, while Mislav Orsic netted for the visitors.Sampdoria 1-2 AC Milan: Olivier Giroud scores the winner with a penalty as Milan move up to second place in Serie A... but Rafael Leao is sent off
10/09/22 21:20A penalty by striker Olivier Giroud gave 10-man AC Milan a deserved 2-1 win at Sampdoria in Serie A on Saturday, sealing their first away victory of the season.AC Milan 3-2 Inter Milan: Olivier Giroud scores and Rafael Leao hits brace as Stefano Pioli's side go top of Serie A after five-goal derby thriller
03/09/22 17:57AC MILAN 3-2 INTER MILAN: Two goals by Milan forward Rafael Leao helped the defending champions fight back from a goal down and earn a 3-2 win over local rivals Inter.AC Milan 2-0 Bologna: Olivier Giroud scores with an acrobatic volley after Rafael Leao's first-half strike as hosts move top of Serie A
27/08/22 21:44Goals by Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud gave AC Milan a comfortable 2-0 win over Bologna at San Siro on Saturday as they moved top after their third Serie A game of the season.
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games 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