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Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA rating is slashed to its lowest in 12 years after his sensational £175m-a-year move to Saudi side Al-Nassr following his explosive exit from Manchester United
03/01/23 09:52
Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA rating has taken a hit after he made his sensational move to Saudi side Al-Nassr. The 37-year-old completed his move to Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November. Ronaldo had been a free agent after leaving United in the wake of his damning and controversial interview with Piers Morgan....read
'Fans really owe Erik ten Hag an apology': Man United supporters insist Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi side Al-Nassr proves the Dutch boss was RIGHT to exile the Portuguese forward
31/12/22 10:11Ronaldo completed his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on Friday evening after his United contract was terminated on November 22 following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
PICTURED: Cristiano Ronaldo OFFICIALLY joins Saudi side Al-Nassr... with the Portuguese star set to earn £175m-a-year as part of sensational contract after his bitter Manchester United exit
30/12/22 21:52Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.
'Ronaldo is FINISHED!': Fans flock to social media to claim that Cristiano Ronaldo is 'so done' after he signed a sensational £175MILLION-a-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr
30/12/22 18:32Fans have taken to social media to slam Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to sign a stunning deal with Al Nassr, claiming that the forward's career is now all but over.Cristiano Ronaldo OFFICIALLY joins Saudi side Al-Nassr... with the Portuguese star set to earn £175m-a-year as part of sensational contract after his bitter Manchester United exit
30/12/22 17:57Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.
Diogo Dalot returns to Manchester United training after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury as he looks to win his place back from Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of the club's trip to Wolves
30/12/22 16:56The 23-year-old picked up a hamstring injury playing for Portugal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-finals.
With Pele's passing aged 82, football has lost 'The King'. For so long he was hailed as the greatest player of all time, but after Messi and Maradona... who REALLY is the best ever? Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Messi or Ronaldo?
29/12/22 18:59It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Just who really is the greatest footballer to have played the game? After Pele's death, we have reopened the discussion.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.
Paul Pogba believes Sir Alex Ferguson would succeed in the modern day - but only if he had a similar group of players and coaching staff to those he had at Man United... as the midfielder hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'unbelievable' discipline
25/12/22 13:11Pogba infamously fell out with Ferguson during his first spell at United leading to the French midfielder leaving the club for free at the end of his contract to join Juventus in 2012.
Roma striker Tammy Abraham claims it's an 'honour' that Portugal want to hire Jose Mourinho as their next boss - as he says the ex-Chelsea manager is 'like an uncle' who 'motivates me in every way'
24/12/22 19:59There have been rumours since Santos departure that the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager could combine the Portugal job with his current one at Roma.
Brazil are plotting to replace Tite with Jose Mourinho following shock World Cup exit - and have 'opened talks with the Roma boss' after Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti snubbed them
23/12/22 16:59The five-time World Cup winners were one of the favourites to win this year's tournament in Qatar, but Tite's side bowed out early in the quarter-finals to Croatia on penalties.
Manchester United fans create new 'I don't care about Ronny' chant targeting Cristiano Ronaldo, with supporters laying into striker at Old Trafford following his bitter split from club
23/12/22 08:58Manchester United fans sang a new chant on Wednesday night during their Carabao Cup win over Burnley, hitting out at Cristiano Ronaldo in their first competitive match since his bitter exit.
Benfica 'reject an £88m offer from an unnamed club for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez with the Portuguese side holding out for his £105m release clause' after the Argentina star's value soared thanks to World Cup glory
22/12/22 12:08Fernandez played the full match as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, and Benfica are now holding out for a club to pay his £105m release clause.
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.
Remaining impartial then, FIFA? Governing body is blasted by fans on social media after deleting two tweets appearing to take shots at Cristiano Ronaldo with one declaring the 'GOAT debate settled' after long-term rival Lionel Messi's World Cup success
21/12/22 14:39Even FIFA appeared to have piled into the debate, with its official World Cup account posting two tweets that seemingly sought to elevate the Argentine above the Portuguese.
'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback as manager of Portugal after the former Man Utd boss ended third stint in charge of the Netherlands
20/12/22 22:06Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
'He's fuming!': Darren Bent claims there is 'NO WAY' Cristiano Ronaldo watched Argentina's World Cup final victory as the former England striker insists it 'would bother him' to see his great rival Lionel Messi triumph
20/12/22 18:48The Portuguese forward - who may have at last found himself a new club in the shape of Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr - has shared one of sport's greatest rivalries over the last 15 years.
Toni Kroos backtracks on 'forbidden' rule to claim ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi as the 'G.O.A.T' - as midfielder insists Argentina's talisman 'deserves' the accolade after World Cup triumph
20/12/22 12:13Kroos, who played for many years with Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain, had previously suggested that the Portuguese star was the best to ever grace the football pitch.
'The WORST World Cup of all time': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister derides Qatar tournament after Portugal's shock exit and refuses to praise his long-term rival Lionel Messi for inspiring Argentina to glory - instead hailing 'unreal' Kylian Mbappe
20/12/22 08:54Katia Aveiro, 45, watched on as her superstar brother was eliminated from the competition in the quarter-finals after Portugal's shock defeat to underdogs Morocco.
REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.
Walid Regragui says Morocco have proved they can go 'toe-to-toe' with the best after remarkable fourth-place finish at the World Cup... as he insists his team's success 'should inspire other African countries'
17/12/22 20:17The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui was full of praise for his players, whom he said 'gave everything' but just came up short against Croatia to finish fourth.
Cristiano Ronaldo hits the gym after Portugal's disappointing World Cup exit as the former Man United star looks to keep fit while searching for a new club following his acrimonious Old Trafford departure
17/12/22 18:14Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a video of him in the gym, as he looks to stay in shape while finding a new club after leaving Manchester United.
Even Frankie Dettori is mocking Ronaldo! Retiring jockey insists he 'didn't want to end up struggling to get rides in the big races' amid the former Man United star's struggle for game time with club and country
17/12/22 15:04Frankie Dettori has aimed a dig at Cristiano Ronaldo's recent struggles, as the legendary jockey announced his retirement from horse racing.
Gary Neville admits he'd 'love Cristiano Ronaldo to stay in the Premier League' as he searches for a new club after having his Man United contract torn up... with the Sky pundit insistent that fans still 'want to watch him every week'
17/12/22 11:21There has been interest from Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and the Qatar Stars League but his former United team-mate Neville would like to see Ronaldo playing at a higher level.
Gary Neville snubs England's Jude Bellingham as the best young player in his World Cup awards, hands Lionel Messi the top prize over final rival Kylian Mbappe and says Cristiano Ronaldo OVERACHIEVED in Qatar, despite Portugal's struggles
17/12/22 08:42Gary Neville has picked Lionel Messi as his player of the tournament while has snubbed Jude Bellingham as the best young player of the World Cup in Qatar.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Jose Mourinho 'IS interested in Portugal job' but will not leave Roma in the lurch... with legendary manager 'plotting exit from Serie A club 12 months early' to lead his country into Euro 2024
16/12/22 17:22According to Corriere dello Sport, Mendes met with the federation's president, Fernando Soares Gomes da Silva, on Thursday to discuss Jose Mourinho's current plans.
Arsenal fullback Cedric Soares picks Cristiano Ronaldo as frontman in his star-studded Portuguese five-a-side team that also features Rui Patricio and Manchester United legend Nani
16/12/22 17:13Cedric Soares has picked Cristiano Ronaldo at the head of a five-a-side team of Portuguese stars he has played with.
Gary Neville says Cristiano Ronaldo was LET DOWN by Fernando Santos because Portugal 'didn't play to his strengths' during the World Cup... as he admits feeling sorry for his ex-Man United team-mate as he walked off in tears after shock Morocco loss
16/12/22 14:04Ronaldo exited football's biggest stage in tears after Portugal were stunned by Morocco in the quarter-finals, having been dropped from the starting line-up in the two knockout games.
Jose Mourinho is the 'front-runner' to replace Fernando Santos and could be key for Cristiano Ronaldo's future, while Andre Villas-Boas and Paulo Fonseca 'have expressed interest'... as the running for Portugal's next manager hots up
16/12/22 11:42Portugal are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Fernando Santos following their World Cup exit. Jose Mourinho, Paulo Fonseca and Andre Villas-Boas have all been linked.
Al-Nassr president DENIES talking to Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup over a £173m per season deal... and the Saudi Arabia giants wish him the best with 'any decision' as he trains alone while searching for a new club
16/12/22 11:06The 37-year-old superstar, who lost his place in Portugal's starting line-up after falling out of favour with manager Fernando Santos, crashed out of the World Cup against Morocco.
'NOBODY has the capacity to give him what he earns': Porto's president claims no one in Portugal can afford to bring Cristiano Ronaldo home as the superstar free agent seeks new club following Manchester United exit
16/12/22 09:59Porto President Pinto da Costa has claimed nobody in Portugal can afford Cristiano Ronaldo's wage demands, as the legendary forward seeks a new club following his Manchester United exit.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads a group of nine Portugal stars not to thank Fernando Santos - despite winning Euro 2016 together - days after his wife's rant at departing boss' 'wrong' snubbing of her husband
16/12/22 09:17Santos was axed on Thursday following their 1-0 defeat to the North African side to cap off a tension-filled tournament dominated by Ronaldo, who did not seen eye-to-eye with his coach.
Jose Mourinho refuses to respond to questions over Portugal job as speculation grows he may replace sacked Fernando Santos... with Maniche backing the former Chelsea and Man United boss to take over
15/12/22 19:57Fernando Santos was sacked on Thursday after his side's shock World Cup quarter-final exit against Morocco. Mourinho was bombarded with questions on replacing him but did not respond.
Portugal SACK Fernando Santos after shock World Cup quarter-final exit against Morocco after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for younger stars... with Paulo Fonseca tipped to replace the Euro 2016 and Nations League winner
15/12/22 16:55Portugal have sacked Fernando Santos as their national team coach. The 68-year-old manager led Portugal to the World Cup quarter-finals before suffering a shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco.
Cristiano Ronaldo trains at former club Real Madrid for a second day in a row... as the 37-year-old free agent looks to keep in shape as he steps up his attempts to find a new club following Portugal's World Cup exit
15/12/22 11:36Ronaldo has been a free agent since mutually terminating his contract with Manchester United last month in the wake of his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news as France are hit by more virus doubts ahead of Sunday's final with Argentina... while Gareth Southgate will be asked to make a quick decision over his England future
15/12/22 08:32Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates on the day after France's victory over Morocco which sealed their place in the final against Argentina.
'He didn't even have the DIGNITY to congratulate them': Cristiano Ronaldo is slammed by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit - as pundit hails 'graciousness in defeat' shown by Atlas Lions after loss to France
14/12/22 23:30The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at the weekend, had their inspiring campaign brought to an end tonight.
Fernando Santos 'set for the axe' following Portugal's shock World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco with Lille boss Paulo Fonseca the No 1 choice to replace him
14/12/22 17:43Portugal boss Fernando Santos is set to be sacked after their World Cup quarter-final exit, with Lille manager Paulo Fonseca the frontrunner to replace him.
Joao Felix to be offered to Premier League sides in January - with both Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Aston Villa potential destinations - as Portugal star looks for an escape route from Atletico Madrid
14/12/22 16:28The attacker is available for transfer next month after struggling to show his huge talent regularly under boss Diego Simeone, and his representatives are keen to generate a market for their client in England.
YOUR COMMENTS: So who is the GREATEST of all time - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? MailOnline readers have their say on the debate EVERY football fan is talking about
14/12/22 15:56The debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time has been reignited after the Argentine fired his nation into the final of the World Cup.
Manchester United 'will make an enquiry about Goncalo Ramos in January' as they seek a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo... but Erik ten Hag 'has been told a striker may NOT arrive' in the transfer window due to budget constraints
14/12/22 14:55Goncalo Ramos could be set to replace Cristiano Ronaldo once again, with Manchester United reportedly interested in signing the Portuguese striker from Benfica.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Rafael Leao is the standout name to become Cristiano Ronaldo's heir for Portugal - but he must join a top team to reach his level... the AC Milan forward can bring the glory days back to Chelsea - who are desperate to sign him
13/12/22 22:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Cristiano Ronaldo's story with Portugal might soon be over, but there is one player who has the potential to live up to his legacy for the national team - Rafael Leao.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges Rafael Leao to stay at AC Milan where he has the 'confidence, space, freedom' to become 'really scary' - with Chelsea among Portuguese forward's suitors
13/12/22 18:29The Swedish striker urged Leao to remain at the San Siro , citing his already-startling growth as a prime reason why he should continue his development at the Serie A champions for the foreseeable future.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'has no intention of retiring from international football following Portugal's World Cup exit... and is determined to reclaim his place to lead his country at Euro 2024'
13/12/22 16:53Ronaldo's side exited the World Cup on Saturday at the quarter-final stage after losing 1-0 to Morocco, and the 37-year-old was in floods of tears as he went down the tunnel at full time.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Cristiano Ronaldo believes Jose Mourinho is the key to extending his international career... and the Roma boss is the ONLY coach who can repair the growing rift in the Portugal squad after shock World Cup exit
13/12/22 14:45ALVISE CAGNAZZO: It has long been an aim of Mourinho's to manage a national team, and now the time is right for him to take over his own, however onerous the task at hand may seem.
'Pain, uncertainty and constant work': Cristiano Ronaldo shares a cryptic message on social media, two days after Portugal's World Cup elimination... with free agent yet to announce his next club after leaving Manchester United
12/12/22 23:29The 37-year-old started the match on the bench, after falling out of favour with national boss Fernando Santos, before being introduced mid-way through their loss to Morocco.
REVEALED: Morocco hero Youssef En-Nesyri jumped to an incredible height of 9ft 1in to score their winner against Portugal - nine inches higher than Cristiano Ronaldo's famous leap for Juventus in 2019
12/12/22 12:26The Morocco forward rose highest above Diogo Costa and Ruben Dias to nod in Yahia Attiyat-Allah's inviting cross from the left-hand side.
Arsenal 'lead a five-team race to sign Joao Felix' - though his agent Jorge Mendes 'is pushing for him to join Aston Villa' - after Atletico Madrid's chief executive admitted they are open to selling their £114m record signing
12/12/22 11:35Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil admitted last week that Felix wants to leave the club and that they will be listening to offers for their all-time record signing.
Gary Neville says it was 'horrible' to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in a flood of tears in the tunnel after Portugal's shock World Cup defeat by Morocco, as he sympathises with his former Man United team-mate after a 'tough couple of months'
12/12/22 10:38Neville said he could understand the feelings that the Portuguese legend was experiencing with his side knocked out of the World Cup by underdogs Morocco on Saturday evening.
IAN HERBERT: The most revealing aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo's trudge from the pitch was that his team-mates did not bother to console him… this tragic figure has never been more in need of wise, honest friends to tell him how BAD things look
11/12/22 22:41For Cristiano Ronaldo, it was a tournament which opened and closed with tears and, once he had stepped down a tunnel and into history, found precious few being shed for him.
IAN LADYMAN: I feel SORRY for Cristiano Ronaldo. He has been one of the greats but on Saturday his relevance and meaning came to an end in tears. He knows it's OVER
11/12/22 22:37Cristiano Ronaldo knows how to exit a stage. He left Manchester United in a blaze of angry soundbites. Now he has left the World Cup blinded by his own tears. And I feel a bit sorry for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal 'is like David Beckham in LA - there's a weight there', says Landon Donovan - who predicts the team will 'be different' when the 37-year-old steps away
11/12/22 16:07Ronaldo was said to be furious at being dropped to the bench and Donovan suggested his presence in the roster and its sideshow have been a hindrance to the Portuguese national team in Qatar.
'Our dream fell apart': Bruno Fernandes sends emotional message to Portugal fans following their shock World Cup exit, but classily congratulates Morocco on their victory as the Man United midfielder admits they deserved to go through
11/12/22 12:48Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-final of the tournament in Doha , with Youssef En-Nesyri's goal proving to be the difference in the match on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT return home from the World Cup on Sunday... with the free agent among 10 Portugal players who will spend time with their families in Qatar instead of flying back to Lisbon after shock Morocco defeat
11/12/22 09:51Ronaldo is accompanied by nine others to stay on in Qatar, after the Portuguese FA announced only 14 players would return to the Portuguese capital following Saturday's 1-0 defeat.
'Why shouldn't we dream?': Walid Regragui insists his Morocco team can go further after shocking Portugal to become the FIRST African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals
10/12/22 20:23Walid Regragui's dream of his Morocco team becoming Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists came true on Saturday but he said they can go even further in the tournament in Qatar.
Georgina Rodriguez rants at Portugal manager Fernando Santos on Instagram for his 'wrong' decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in defeat by Morocco... as she insists her partner 'changed' the game 'but it was too late'
10/12/22 19:11Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has hit out at Portugal manager Fernando Santos for not starting the forward in their shock World Cup quarter-final defeat by Morocco.
PLAYER RATINGS: Yassine Bono and Youssef En-Nesyri put in heroic performances as Morocco stun Portugal to reach the World Cup semi-final, but Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Costa fail to perform
10/12/22 18:54PLAYER RATINGS: Morocco provided the biggest shock of the entire World Cup on Saturday, knocking out huge favourites Portugal to reach the semi-finals in Qatar.
Nigel de Jong accuses Portugal of being 'really complacent' in shock quarter-final defeat to Morocco... as Graeme Souness hails the Atlas Lions for creating 'history' by becoming the first African nation to make the semi-finals of the World Cup
10/12/22 18:02Portugal eased into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland on Tuesday, but they came unstuck against Morocco, with Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sealing a 1-0 win for Morocco.
IAN HERBERT: Cristiano Ronaldo's international career wasn't meant to end this way... Portugal's forwards were anonymous before he came off the bench against Morocco and there was no dream World Cup swansong
10/12/22 18:01IAN HERBERT AT THE AL-THUMAMA STADIUM: There was no international swansong for the player who has been the beating heart of this Portugal team for so long.
'Well f***king played!': Gary Lineker leads tributes to 'gutsy' Morocco after the rank outsiders defeated Portugal to become the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals
10/12/22 17:33Morocco continued their improbable progression through the tournament with a spirited victory at the Al Thumama Stadium, becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final in the process.
Cristiano Ronaldo had JUST TEN touches and one shot during Portugal's 1-0 defeat by Morocco... failing to have an impact after coming on as a sub in what could be his final World Cup appearance
10/12/22 17:22The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has influenced many huge matches throughout his career, but on a night where his national side needed him to produce, Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net.
Fan is KICKED OUT of Portugal's quarter-final loss against Morocco after throwing water at Cristiano Ronaldo from above the bench... after the striker had been left out for the second successive match
10/12/22 17:10Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for the second consecutive match after being dropped for Goncalo Ramos against Switzerland, who came in and netted a hat-trick.
Cristiano Ronaldo walks down the tunnel in TEARS as Portugal become the latest World Cup heavyweights to be dumped out after a shock defeat by giant-killers Morocco
10/12/22 17:08Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking off in tears after Portugal were dumped out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.
Cristiano Ronaldo is BENCHED again as Fernando Santos opts for the same forward line that tore Switzerland apart for Portugal's quarter-final clash with Morocco
10/12/22 13:38Ronaldo, 37, was named among the substitutes for his country's last-16 tie with Switzerland earlier this week - with his replacement, Goncalo Ramos, scoring a hat-trick.
Sonny Bill Williams throws his support behind his 'Moroccan brothers' to continue their magical World Cup journey and BEAT Portugal in huge quarter final in Qatar
10/12/22 10:59The African side have captured the hearts and minds of legions of fans across the world with their brave, uncompromising style that has seen them eliminate Belgium and Spain.
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header sends the Portuguese out in World Cup's biggest upset so far... as a devastated Cristiano Ronaldo storms down the tunnel in tears
10/12/22 10:55MOROCCO 1-0 PORTUGAL - MATT BARLOW AT THE AL THUMAMA STADIUM: Just when it seemed impossible for the din to become any more ear-splitting, the whistle blew.
'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.
Fernando Santos admits he told Cristiano Ronaldo 'it's better for our strategy if you didn't play' ahead of Portugal's win over Switzerland... but now he wants calm as he plots a way past giant-killers Morocco
09/12/22 22:31DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Fernando Santos revels what he said to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of his role as sub in the last-16 clash against Switzerland and how the Portugal captain reacted.
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.
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.
'Are these players supposed to be perfect?' Roy Keane leaps to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence as he clashes with Gary Neville AGAIN over claims the former Man United star is 'not accepting the fact he's part of a team' for Portugal at the World Cup
09/12/22 15:17Ronaldo has dominated headlines since being dropped for Portugal's last-16 tie against Switzerland, with reports claiming he threatened to leave Qatar after discovering Fernando Santos' team selection.
Portugal united! Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles in training as he laughs and jokes with team-mates ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Morocco... after denying reports he threatened to walk out on the squad after being dropped
09/12/22 14:29He has attracted constant negative headlines, with revelations the veteran is causing friction in the team camp and the high-profile forward denying reports he wanted to walk out after being dropped.
Portugal hero Goncalo Ramos 'nearly joined Barcelona in the summer as cover for Robert Lewandowski, but the move collapsed after Memphis Depay stayed at the club' - with his value rising after hat-trick against Switzerland
09/12/22 13:23The 21-year-old is in the form of his life and recently displaced superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up for his national side and scored a hat-trick in their 6-1 demolition of Switzerland.
'Let's leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone': Portugal boss Fernando Santos calls for peace as he insists his star player didn't ask to leave the squad after being benched... though admits the forward wasn't happy during 'normal conversation'
09/12/22 11:58Portugal boss Fernando Santos has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be left alone following reports that the star wanted to leave the squad after being benched for their last-16 victory over Switzerland.
Cristiano Ronaldo DID threaten to walk out on the World Cup, say Portuguese paper who first broke the story as they back their sources despite FA denial... and reveal more details of his 'tough, tense, heated' Fernando Santos talks
09/12/22 10:37Explosive reports in Record on Thursday alleged that Ronaldo was ready to walk out on Portugal's campaign after discovering he would not start their last-16 tie against Switzerland.
REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo causing MORE friction in Portugal's World Cup camp, with team-mates 'questioning why his personal manager - who has excessive influence - is part of their entourage'
09/12/22 09:33Ronaldo has found himself under fire in Qatar after his poor displays for his country before sulking after being subbed during a 2-1 loss to South Korea - which earned the wrath of his boss Fernando Santos.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Of course the FA want Gareth Southgate to remain in charge of England beyond the World Cup - who is going to do a better job? His brilliance is that he is still positively affecting his players in his third tournament
08/12/22 22:36MARTIN SAMUEL: Who is going to do a better job? Does Southgate want it? Now that's another matter entirely. I've always felt we were watching his last tournament as England boss.
England enjoyed a secret Robbie Williams gig at their Qatar hotel on Wednesday night, with the pop star following in the footsteps of Ed Sheeran at last year's Euros as he performed duets with Gareth Southgate's stars
08/12/22 22:31SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: England were treated to a private concert by Robbie Williams at their hotel in Al Wakrah on Wednesday night. And Southgate wants his players to be upbeat and high tempo.
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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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
