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Cristiano Ronaldo's former Man United coach Rene Meulensteen admits he's 'GLAD' he's not Portugal's manager... and praises Fernando Santos for 'showing who is boss' by dropping the legendary forward to the bench
08/12/22 18:26
Manchester United's former assistant Rene Meulensteen has lauded Portugal manager Fernando Santos for how he has handled Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup. The Portuguese superstar was dropped to the bench for their last-16 victory against Switzerland, after he reacted angrily to being substituted in their final group stage match with South Korea. Meulensteen worked alongside Ronaldo from his arrival at Old Trafford in January 2007, to when the legendary player left for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009....read
Portugal face Morocco with or without forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
08/12/22 17:55Portugal face Morocco at the Qatar World Cup this weekend with a semi-final slot on the line. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
'No matter who you are, age will get you': Tyson Fury insists 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is 'on the slide' despite looking after himself... as he compares the Portugal star to former rival Wladimir Klitschko at the end of his career
08/12/22 16:19Ronaldo has been dropped to the bench in recent times for both the Red Devils - before his tumultuous exit - and most recently against Switzerland in the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his Portugal teammates - including substitutes - after previously 'opting to do gym work alongside starting XI' despite not starting against Switzerland... following his furious denial that he wanted to quit the World Cup
08/12/22 14:27The 37-year-old reportedly opted not to train with the substitutes on Wednesday - instead joining the first team for gym work - despite not starting against Switzerland.
REVEALED: Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias have been betting on how many times Jack Grealish will be fouled at the World Cup... with Portugal's Manchester City midfielder adamant they DON'T want to face England in the semi-finals
08/12/22 14:14Grealish came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of England's 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday, helping the Three Lions see out a dominant performance.
Portugal 'play more as a team' without Cristiano Ronaldo claims international team-mate Jose Fonte... as he insists they 'played fluidly without a focal point' against Switzerland and that Goncalo Ramos should keep his starting place
08/12/22 12:55The former Manchester United star was left on the bench during Portugal's 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup. Fonte did not make the final cut for Qatar.
Portugal fans DON'T want Cristiano Ronaldo back in Fernando Santos' team for their quarter-final versus Morocco... as a staggering 93.6% of voters call for Goncalo Ramos to start up front after his stunning hat-trick against the Swiss
08/12/22 10:43The vast majority of Portugal fans do not want Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Fernando Santos' starting line-up against Morocco, based on a survey carried out by the Portuguese media.
'I really wanted him to come home': Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to QUIT Portugal's World Cup campaign by his own sister, as rambling Instagram post slams 'ingratitude' shown towards 37-year-old after he was dropped for World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland
08/12/22 09:48Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal boss Fernando Santos for their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday, having failed to hit top form in their group-stage campaign.
REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to pack his bags and WALK OUT on the World Cup' after tense talks Portugal boss Fernando Santos - but their FA still say captain is 'committed' to the cause
08/12/22 09:02The former United star has overshadowed Fernando Santos' preparations for most of the tournament after the fallout of his exit from Old Trafford - and that has spilled over to the national side.
World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo caught up in new Portugal row, Raheem Sterling to return to England's camp tomorrow... and Spain AXE Luis Enrique over their Qatar debacle
08/12/22 08:13Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of four games, including all the latest from the England camp as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against France.
I'm not convinced by Lloris in goal, but I'm still backing France to win the World Cup… and it remains to be see what impact Ronaldo's sulking will have on Portugal: CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict on all eight quarter-finalists
07/12/22 22:31CHRIS SUTTON: There is just eight teams left in the World Cup. Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has provided his verdict ahead of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.
PETE JENSON: Hail the heirs to Ronaldo's throne! Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao have pushed Portugal's talismanic forward to the margins after they ran riot without him against the Swiss
07/12/22 22:31PETE JENSON: He has been sitting on the throne for 15 years but now he is sitting on the bench and Portugal need a new king. Step forward Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao.
CHRIS WHEELER: Ronaldo's latest antics come as no surprise to Man United fans as he continues to rage against the dying of the light. Stealing the spotlight from Ramos was UNFORGIVABLE
07/12/22 22:30COMMENT BY CHRIS WHEELER: Like Erik ten Hag before him, Fernando Santos has come to the conclusion that his team are better without Ronaldo in the starting line-up.
Kylian Mbappe was deadly yet again, Goncalo Ramos showed Portugal life beyond Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham is England's breakout star... but who else makes our team of the World Cup last-16 after a captivating few days?
07/12/22 18:00The World Cup last-16 certainly didn't disappoint us, with some excellent displays by the tournament favourites and some upsets sprinkled in. But who makes out best XI from the last few days?
Cadiz 4-2 Manchester United: Red Devils lose on their return to action in mid-World Cup friendly... with Anthony Martial and youngster Kobbie Mainoo on target in first game post-Ronaldo
07/12/22 17:30CHRIS WHEELER: Cadiz feels a world away from Qatar and the business end of the World Cup involving the majority of United's stars, but those left behind stepped up their preparations.
Spanish media claims Cristiano Ronaldo 'HASN'T trained with Portugal's other last-16 substitutes today - as dropped captain insisted on a gym session with the starting XI'
07/12/22 12:46Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with Portugal's substitutes on Wednesday and instead insisted on joining the Fernando Santos' starters for a gym session, according to reports in Spain.
'The dream is alive!': Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal's win over Switzerland as an 'incredible day' and labels them a 'team full of talent and youth'... despite being dropped and sulking down the tunnel at full-time
07/12/22 11:10Cristiano Ronaldo - who came off the bench for the final 17 minutes of Portugal's tie with Switzerland - 'congratulated' Fernando Santos for his selection after their 6-1 win.
Bruno Fernandes jumps to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming he 'would be angry' if he was dropped but insists his ex-Man United team-mate is 'still doing his part' as Portugal reach World Cup quarter-finals
07/12/22 10:35Ronaldo was sensationally dropped from Portugal's starting line-up for the first-time from a meaningful major tournament game in 18 years on Tuesday night,, before they beat Switzerland 6-1.
England's route to the World Cup final: A daunting test against the defending champions France, a potential showdown with a possibly Ronaldo-less Portugal and Neymar or Messi to come - who will Gareth Southgate's side have to beat to lift the trophy?
07/12/22 09:54The Three Lions square off against holders France on Saturday evening, in what is a drastic step-up in quality following their comfortable last-16 win over Senegal last week.
Hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos insists Cristiano Ronaldo is 'still an important' player for Portugal despite outshining his captain against Switzerland after replacing the dropped 37-year-old
07/12/22 09:37Ramos was selected ahead of the Portugal captain for Tuesday's clash as Fernando Santos made the decision to drop Ronaldo after he reacted angrily to being substituted against South Korea.
Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour is 'deeply unattractive' and someone close to him must tell him to 'WALK AWAY' after he was benched for Portugal's World Cup win... Sportsmail's Ian Herbert tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
07/12/22 09:19Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals without him and his place in the side now has to be in doubt. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.
World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo latest with the forward 'missing training with other Portugal subs to work with first XI'... while England are given Declan Rice scare in preparation for France clash
07/12/22 08:26Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-finals where England will face France in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'takes more off the table than he puts on it,' claims FOX Sports' David Mosse as he suggests Portugal are BETTER without the star... while Alexi Lalas claims it was a 'defining moment' for Fernando Santos
07/12/22 05:59Ronaldo did not factor into Portugal's dominant 6-1 win over Switzerland. In his place, Santos went with Benfica youngster Goncalo Ramos - who bagged a hat trick in his first start at the World Cup.
'It's a shame to HUMILIATE a man who has given so much': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Portugal boss Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench in 6-1 win over Switzerland... branding the decision as a 'major injustice'
07/12/22 01:02Elma Aveiro hit out at Fernando Santos, claiming that he was humiliating her brother, adding she did not know why Santos had left the 37-year-old out of his starting XI, and that she could not understand it.
'That's NOT true': Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports he's set to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth £173m per season... with Portugal forward a free agent after acrimonious departure from Manchester United
07/12/22 00:42Since his departure from Old Trafford, speculation has circulated regarding what club Ronaldo will join, with the forward a free agent heading into the second half of the season as it stands.
Ian Wright raves about Rafael Leao after his 'beautiful' goal in Portugal's hammering of Switzerland... as Nigel De Jong praises the winger's 'instant impact' from the bench, and Ally McCoist hints that he deserves to play more
06/12/22 23:40Leao came off the bench in the 87th minute to replace Bruno Fernandes, and got on the scoresheet within five minutes as he cut inside and found the top corner from the edge of the box.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos says he has a 'very close relationship' with Cristiano Ronaldo and their row over the veteran's tantrum is 'finished'… as he insists he was dropped for 6-1 win over Swiss for tactical reasons
06/12/22 23:08MATT BARLOW: Portugal produced their most emphatic performance of the World Cup and the 68-year-old boss had to admit he liked the look of his team without their 37-year-old superstar striker.
Ian Wright and Nigel De Jong laud 'very impressive' Goncalo Ramos... after the striker replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's starting XI and netted a HAT-TRICK in 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland
06/12/22 23:00Ramos was a surprise inclusion in Portugal's starting line-up as he came in for captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who was dropped after reacting angrily to being substituted against South Korea.
PLAYER RATINGS: Goncalo Ramos was near perfection as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement for Portugal... but Switzerland's Fabian Schar and Yann Sommer struggle in last-16 thrashing
06/12/22 22:57Goncalo Ramos became Portugal's new hero after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and netting a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland. Here is how both teams rated.
Cristiano Ronaldo walks off on his own as his Portugal team-mates celebrate 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland... after he was DROPPED from the XI and his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick
06/12/22 21:53Cristiano Ronaldo was seen leaving the pitch alone after Portugal's stunning 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night while his team-mates continued to celebrate.
MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos' patience with Cristiano Ronaldo has finally snapped, and he was rewarded for dropping him in Switzerland thrashing... Portugal won the Euro 2016 final without their talisman - can they do the same again in Qatar?
06/12/22 21:24MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos has been Portugal's boss for eight years and has spent most of that time protecting Cristiano Ronaldo, covering for him, massaging his ego.
Football fans ask 'who needs Ronaldo?' as Portugal run riot in last-16 clash with Switzerland... with some claiming the nation are 'contenders' to win the World Cup as long as they continue to leave him on the bench
06/12/22 20:59The former Manchester United star was dropped to the bench by manager Fernando Santos, who was angry with the free agent's reaction to being dropped against South Korea.
Jamie Carragher claims Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for Portugal's clash against Switzerland 'because of his performances' and NOT his furious reaction to being subbed in their defeat to South Korea
06/12/22 19:09Jamie Carragher insists Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for Portugal's last-16 match with Switzerland for performance reasons.
'Is the Manchester United manager wrong and now is the Portugal manager wrong?': Cristiano Ronaldo 'has got to do a LOT better' with his attitude after being dropped by Fernando Santos, insists Gary Neville
06/12/22 17:22Gary Neville has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to improve his attitude after the forward was sensationally dropped for Portugal's last-16 World Cup clash with Switzerland.
Portugal 6-1 Switzerland - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: No Ronaldo, no problem! Goncalo Ramos nets HAT-TRICK to fully justify decision to drop star... as Fernando Santos' team reach World Cup quarter-finals with thumping win
06/12/22 15:00MARTIN SAMUEL IN LUSAIL: Back home he is known as the Wizard. And on Tuesday Goncalo Ramos performed one of the most incredible bits of sorcery ever seen: he made Ronaldo disappear.
'MLS can't compete with the money but his brand won't grow as much in Saudi': Alexi Lalas tells Cristiano Ronaldo he'll be 'out of sight, out of mind' if he joins Al-Nassr for $211m-a-year as he urges him to head to the US
06/12/22 13:46The 37-year-old left the Premier League giants ahead of the World Cup after his relationship with the club went beyond repair after a series of controversial statements in a TV interview.
Fernando Santos is told to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal's World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland by Dutch icon Ronald de Boer, who tells veteran striker he 'must be a little bit smarter' after public sulk against South Korea
06/12/22 12:49The veteran forward once again was in the headlines for the wrong reasons after his public strop after being substituted off after 65 minutes in the country's 2-1 World Cup defeat against South Korea.
'10 + Ronaldo?' Friction between Portugal's captain and coach Fernando Santos over his sub strop dominates lead-up to their World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland... with papers saying: 'For the first time, his automatic spot is being questioned'
06/12/22 09:56Coach Fernando Santos couldn't hide his anger at Ronaldo's sulky reaction to being subbed off during the final group game against South Korea.
Portugal benching Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'the point of no return' for his international career just like it was for his time at Man United... he just won't be an impact sub - Sportsmail's Martin Samuel tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
06/12/22 09:15Cristiano Ronaldo didn't appear to be too impressed about being subbed off early during their defeat to South Korea and it's created a headache for coach Fernando Santos.
'I really didn't like it AT ALL': Portugal manager Fernando Santos reveals his rage at Cristiano Ronaldo and even hints at DROPPING sulking captain at the World Cup over his reaction to being subbed
05/12/22 13:41KATHRYN BATTE IN DOHA: The 37-year-old, who has one goal in the tournament so far, started every group match but reacted angrily to being substituted in his team's 2-1 defeat by South Korea.
Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles, posing happily with partner Georgina Rodriguez and his family as he relaxes ahead of Portugal's crunch World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday
05/12/22 09:47Fernando Santos' men face the Swiss in a last-16 tie on Tuesday evening, with the winner facing either Spain or Morocco in the quarter-final, and Ronaldo was all smiles as he took time to unwind.
Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo look to book a quarter-final spot when they face Switzerland at the 2022 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?
04/12/22 16:29Portugal and Switzerland will face off in the last-16 of the World Cup looking to book a quarter-final place. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the BEST team of the World Cup group stage, with Bruno Fernandes the standout player with an 8.6 out of 10 rating... but ZERO England players make the cut!
03/12/22 13:27Sofascore, revealing their best XI from the World Cup group stage, named Bruno Fernandes as the standout player with an 8.6 rating out of 10 - but did not put any England stars in the line-up.
'The baton has passed!': Portugal can win this open World Cup... but NOT if they have Cristiano Ronaldo in their team, Sportsmail's Oliver Holt tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
03/12/22 09:01Fernando Santos' side finished top of their group on Friday, but were beaten by South Korea, with Ronaldo at fault for the first goal that his team conceded in their 2-1 loss.
Cristiano Ronaldo denies swearing at his coach Fernando Santos and claims his comments were directed at a South Korean player who he told to 'shut up' in Portugal's 2-1 defeat in Group H finale
02/12/22 21:57Cristiano Ronaldo denied that he had sworn at Portugal coach Fernando Santos when he was substituted during a dramatic 2-1 defeat to South Korea in the World Cup on Friday
Edinson Cavani PUNCHES pitch-side VAR monitor after Uruguay players chase officials down the tunnel as frustration boils over in on-pitch melee following World Cup exit despite 2-0 win over Ghana
02/12/22 19:41Cavani came on for Luis Suarez - who was in tears at the end of the match - but was unable to steer his side to a third goal and was one of a number of players to surround the referee after the match.
PLAYER RATINGS: Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Mohammed Kudus shine as Uruguay and Ghana are both knocked out of the World Cup, with Edinson Cavani and Andre Ayew failing to impress in Uruguay win
02/12/22 19:04There were mistakes, a missed penalty and VAR controversy, plus two fine goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta and a brilliant attacking showing from Ghana's Mohammed Kudus.
Cristiano Ronaldo just didn't get any service as he chased records but Diogo Dalot was a plus-point for Portugal... while Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-Chan were South Korea's heroes as they made the last-16 - PLAYER RATINGS from the Group H finale
02/12/22 18:52A stoppage time goal by Hwang Hee-chan secured a 2-1 win for South Korea which proved just about enough to progress on goals scored after Uruguay could only defeat Ghana 2-0.
Heung-Min Son insists South Korea have 'higher goals' than a round of 16 win over Brazil - as Paulo Bento's side book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds... as pundits praise Spurs star's 'incredible' assist for winner against Portugal
02/12/22 18:43South Korea booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Qatar World Cup after beating Portugal 2-1, thanks to Hee-Chan Hwang's injury time winner.
Luis Suarez on the verge of TEARS while on the substitutes' bench after Hwang Hee-chan's late strike for South Korea against Portugal condemned Uruguay to an early exit despite leading Ghana 2-0 in the other game
02/12/22 16:56Suarez was seen hiding behind his shirt with tears in his eyes as he watched on with his side the latest side to head for a surprising early exit in a week that has seen several high-profile upsets
Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal in their final Group H clash against South Korea after missing training this week, as Fernando Santos rotates his side with just one point needed to seal top-spot
02/12/22 13:47Portugal have made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, with victories over Ghana and Uruguay sealing qualification for the knockouts with a game to spare.
South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Son Heung-min sets up Hwang Hee-chan for stoppage-time winner as ANOTHER 100% record falls at the World Cup - with Korea qualifying for the last-16 on GOALS SCORED
02/12/22 10:54MATT BARLOW AT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Out of nowhere, South Korea were in front and out of nowhere they were going through to the last 16.
WORLD CUP RE-CAP: Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal as they bid to top group H against South Korea, as favourites Brazil face Cameroon
02/12/22 08:35Read Sportsmail's live blog for all of Friday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar, with four games from Group G and H.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo, Canada equal worst ever World Cup record despite BBC blunder and Matty Cash employs Emi Martinez to grab him a Messi shirt
01/12/22 22:31MATT BARLOW's WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo after a perceived slight from three years ago when the Portugal skipper still played for Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a late fitness test ahead of South Korea clash despite returning to training... with the Portugal star '50-50' to play in their final World Cup group stage match
01/12/22 14:59KATHRYN BATTE: Head coach Fernando Santos said Ronaldo was a doubt ahead of Portugal's training session yesterday afternoon but insisted they have planned for his potential absence.
KIERAN GILL: Why WOULDN'T Cristiano Ronaldo cash in and take £173m-a-year to move to Saudi? He's 37, could add to his world record goals tally every week and would finally enjoy some privacy
01/12/22 12:39KIERAN GILL: Why not take a prolific payday at 37 years old? We could say he doesn't need the Saudi suitcases full of cash, but then David Beckham didn't need to take the Qatari money.
Cristiano Ronaldo may NOT feature for Portugal in their final group-stage clash against South Korea, as boss Fernando Santos confirms the forward is '50/50' after missing training
01/12/22 12:32Portugal boss Fernando Santos has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo may not feature in their final 2022 World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea.
Cristiano Ronaldo is ABSENT from Portugal training as Fernando Santos' side prepare for their final group stage match against South Korea after confirming qualification with 2-0 win over Uruguay
30/11/22 16:51A brace from Bruno Fernandes already confirmed Portugal's qualification for the second round of the competition, and as a result Fernando Santos may look to rest some of his stars.
Spectator who invaded the pitch during Portugal v Uruguay waving an LGBT flag and wearing a Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' reveals FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'DEFENDED' him, ensuring he would not face any legal action
30/11/22 11:50During the Group H match on Monday, activist Mario Ferri ran onto the pitch at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar wearing a Superman T-shirt bearing the words 'Save Ukraine' on the front.
Cristiano Ronaldo is making himself look RIDICULOUS! His 'Hair of God' moment against Uruguay has made him a laughing stock, and Portugal are in danger of their tournament becoming all about him, Sportsmail's Oliver Holt tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
30/11/22 08:46The 37-year-old tried to get on the end of Bruno Fernandes' cross, but seemed to fail to make contact as the ball went past him and into the far corner.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
WORLD CUP DIARY: Portugal's opening goal against Uruguay continues to cause debate, while Belgium's stars quash rumours of squad divide... PLUS, why Germany were handed a huge fine over a press conference
29/11/22 22:30There have been plenty of thrills and spills so far at the controversial tournament. And below, Sportsmail 's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.
South Korea must beat Portugal to stand any chance of reaching the World Cup last-16 with Cristiano Ronaldo and Co through... 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?
29/11/22 18:42Group H reaches its conclusion on Friday afternoon with Portugal already assured of their last-16 place - but their opponents South Korea still have work to do.
'I am free!': Spectator who stormed onto the pitch at Portugal v Uruguay waving an LGBT flag and wearing a Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' will NOT face legal action
29/11/22 13:48The protestor who ran onto the pitch during the Portugal v Uruguay World Cup match in Qatar will not face legal action. Ferri, updated his followers on Tuesday saying 'I am free'.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
Portugal's FA 'will submit evidence to FIFA that proves Cristiano Ronaldo DID get a touch on Bruno Fernandes' cross for their opener against Uruguay' after the goal was awarded to the striker's former Manchester United team-mate
29/11/22 11:25The goal initially looked as though Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal's record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Bruno Fernandes' 54th-minute cross.
Will Wenger revert to 'I didn't see it'?! Former Arsenal boss Arsene will have a say in whether Ronaldo is awarded Portugal's first goal against Uruguay, as part of his role at FIFA
29/11/22 11:14SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: Ronaldo appeared to glance home Bruno Fernandes's cross to give Portugal the lead against Uruguay but replays have cast doubt on whether he touched the ball.
Cristiano Ronaldo texts Piers Morgan from the locker room straight after Portugal's 2-0 win over Uruguay to say he DID touch Bruno Fernandes' cross for opening goal, Alexi Lalas reveals
29/11/22 06:25The 37-year-old wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at a World Cup, in the 54th minute of Monday's game - only for Bruno Fernandes to be awarded the goal later on.
REVEALED: Spectator who stormed World Cup match waving LGBT flag and wearing Superman t-shirt demanding 'Respect for Iranian women' is Italian footballer-turned-globe trotting pitch invader dubbed 'The Falcon' who has been helping Ukrainian refugees
29/11/22 01:12Mario Ferri wore a blue superman t-shirt with the words 'Save Ukraine' written on the front as he stormed onto the pitch in the second half of the group stage match on Monday night.
PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes steals the show from Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal... but Edinson Cavani flops in trying to replace Luis Suarez as Uruguay's World Cup hopes dangle by a thread
28/11/22 22:52Portugal became the third team through to the last-16 of the World Cup after seeing off Uruguay 2-0 thanks to a Bruno Fernandes double. Here is how both sides rated at the Lusail Stadium.Spectator waving Pride rainbow flag and wearing Superman T-shirt demanding 'respect for Iranian women' storms World Cup clash between Portugal and Uruguay in protest against Qatar's anti-LGBT laws
28/11/22 20:25A protestor carrying a Pride flag has run onto the pitch at the Portugal v Uruguay match at the Qatar World Cup tonight in defiance of the country's anti-LGBT laws.
Portugal 2-0 Uruguay: Fernando Santos' side seal World Cup progress and maintain winning start thanks to Bruno Fernandes' double... but should opening goal have been Cristiano Ronaldo's?
28/11/22 15:01MATT BARLOW AT THE LUSAIL STADIUM: The image of a smiling Bruno Fernandes flashed up on the big screens and a groan of disappointment washed around the stadium.
WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Brazil and Portugal both in action as Groups G and H take centre stage... as Ben White misses England training
28/11/22 08:15Brazil take on Switzerland and it's Portugal versus Uruguay on another exciting day of World Cup. Follow all the action and latest news with our designated live blog here.
Marcus Rashford hails 'idol' Cristiano Ronaldo and thanks him for 'the things he's done for 'Man United' after the legendary forward's contract was mutually terminated following controversial interview with Piers Morgan
27/11/22 14:34Marcus Rashford has wished Cristiano Ronaldo all the best following his departure from Manchester United and described playing with his 'idol' as an 'unbelievable experience'
Portugal are handed an injury blow as Danilo Pereira could miss final Group H games after suffering three broken ribs in training - and Fernando Santos may turn to veteran Pepe in his absence
27/11/22 10:46Pereira, of Paris Saint-Germain, suffered three broken ribs in training on Saturday, ruling him out of the rematch of the 2018 World Cup round of 16 clash.
WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.
DANNY MURPHY: Luis Suarez was a shadow of his former self in Uruguay's draw with South Korea... he is being picked on reputation alone and should NOT start against Portugal
27/11/22 09:54Portugal versus Uruguay on Monday could be billed as a battle of the legends, Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo. The reality is that on current capabilities, they are like chalk and cheese.
OLIVER HOLT: His ego can't take it but the inconvenient truth for Cristiano Ronaldo is that Manchester United aren't the only team better off without him - Portugal are too!
26/11/22 22:31OLIVER HOLT: The artist also known as CR7 is running around with a P45 from Manchester United in his back pocket for a reason - and it is not just that jaw-dropping interview with Piers Morgan
Man United boss Erik ten Hag 'is lining up a bid for PSV star Cody Gakpo in January' after impressing at the World Cup, as he looks to replace Cristiano Ronaldo... 'with AC Milan's Rafael Leao also on the shortlist'
26/11/22 17:48United will reportedly look at a shortlist of options which, according to ESPN, includes 2022 World Cup goalscorers Cody Gakpo and Rafael Leao, with the former being of interest last summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'takes Portugal team-mates out for dinner and foots the bill' as he puts Manchester United drama behind him to focus on his country's next match - 'though team-mates Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo and Jose Sa are absent'
26/11/22 13:24Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly took his Portugal team-mates out for dinner as he puts the drama surrounding his Manchester United exit behind him.
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World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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Man United star Rasmus Hojlund undergoes £1,400 laser acne treatment after his skin 'blew up'
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Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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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
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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
