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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could be in trouble while Spain look to avoid a shock early exit: Permutations explained for the final Euro 2020 groups as knock-out rounds near
21/06/21 12:52
England have booked a place in the last 16 after finishing top of Group D with Croatia and Czech Republic qualifying in second and third in their group. The Czechs are a beneficiary of the expanded tournament, with 16 of the 24 teams qualifying from the groups, including the best four third-place sides.Tonight's Group F fixtures, which will see giants France, Germany and Portugal fight it out with Hungary for the top three slots, round off a captivating group stage and they will finally seal the fate of all those third-placed teams, plus the opponents of many of those who have already gone through. Sportsmail outlines the permutations for every team and explains just how qualification will work....read
Graeme Souness blasts Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes for his 'petulance' in Portugal's defeat by Germany and insists 'he would not have lasted more than five minutes in my dressing room'
21/06/21 08:44Fernandes has struggled to recapture his club form on the international stage in Portugal's two Euro 2020 games and he cut a frustrated figure during their 4-2 defeat by Germany on Saturday.
Class is permanent! Thierry Henry leaves Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne stunned after curling in an exquisite free-kick with his weaker foot in Belgium training at Euro 2020
20/06/21 14:05Premier League legend Henry took aim from a daunting distance to deliver a training ground masterpiece - and Romelu Lukaku and Kevin de Bruyne raced over to show their astonishment.
Cristiano Ronaldo's jaw-dropping piece of showboating in Portugal's defeat by Germany made him 'look the fool', claims Dietmar Hamann - who accuses the superstar's flick of 'belittling' his opponents
20/06/21 13:12Ronaldo, who netted the first goal of the clash but later found himself on the losing side, caught the eye with a jaw-dropping moment of tricky when looping the ball over the head of Antonio Rudiger.
Thomas Muller insists Germany 'must NOT become arrogant' after laying down a marker with sensational win over Euro 2020 holders Portugal on Saturday in Munich
20/06/21 08:09Thomas Muller has warned his Germany team mates they cannot afford to become 'arrogant' after they demolished Portugal 4-2 to pick up their first win at Euro 2020.
A top-speed of 19mph and a 97m sprint from box to box: Fans purr over Cristiano Ronaldo's 'absolutely sensational' Portugal opener against Germany... with 36-year-old showing no signs of slowing down
19/06/21 18:39The 36-year-old showed no signs of slowing down when he started, and finished, a quick, counter-attacking move to break the deadlock inside the Allianz Arena.
PLAYER RATINGS: Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz light up the Allianz Arena as Germany ease past Portugal... but Bruno Fernandes was very quiet by his high standards in a thrilling Group F encounter
19/06/21 18:21The superb Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens extended Germany's lead after the interval and Germany were worthy victors despite Diogo Jota scoring to briefly revive hopes of a comeback.
'Someone needs to tell him he is 3-1 DOWN!': ITV commentator Lee Dixon takes a swipe at Bruno Fernandes for a lacklustre performance in midfield... with the Manchester United star guilty of giving the ball away for Germany's fourth goal
19/06/21 18:18Fernandes struggled to influence proceedings as Germany dominated at the Allianz Arena, with a stray pass from the 26-year-old leading to Joshua Kimmich crossing in superbly for Robin Gosens to head in.
'Like a League Two centre half': Gary Neville lauds 'mesmerising' heading ability of Cristiano Ronaldo... before the record European Championship goalscorer immediately adds to his Portugal tally against Germany (but this time with his left foot!)
19/06/21 16:21Five of Ronaldo's 12 goals at the tournament have been headers and Neville saw first-hand the work that Ronaldo put in to hone his craft, with Patrick Vieira saying that Ronaldo's aggression is key.
Germany put Portugal to the sword in game of Euro 2020 so far as Kai Havertz, Robin Gosens and TWO own goals secure victory in six-goal thriller... with Cristiano Ronaldo's side now third in 'Group of Death' heading into final game against France
19/06/21 14:00OLIVER HOLT: Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens played starring roles as Germany eased their Group of Death qualification hopes by coming from behind to beat Portugal 4-2.
How Low will they go? Lose to Portugal and Germany face another group stage exit... what a way that would be for their World Cup-winning boss to bow out
18/06/21 19:00Joachim Low must have wondered about going out on a high. He must have allowed his mind to drift towards Wembley and the prospect of ending his last dance underneath the arch.
'Coke and Heineken, please get in touch!' Andriy Yarmolenko takes a cheeky pop at player protests against official Euro 2020 drink sponsors as Ukraine forward pulls bottles towards him at press conference
17/06/21 18:14Andriy Yarmolenko became the latest Euro 2020 star to join in the Coca-Cola/Heineken furore after his man-of-the-match display for Ukraine on Thursday.
Euro 2020 players could be FINED by UEFA if they follow Cristiano Ronaldo's lead and move items supplied by tournament sponsors during press conferences
17/06/21 17:55UEFA responded Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to snub Coca-Cola by reminding him and others they have contractual obligations towards Euro 2020 sponsors.
Anthony Taylor, the English referee who helped save Christian Eriksen's life, is rewarded with biggest game of the second round of Euro 2020 group stage as UEFA pick him for Portugal v Germany
17/06/21 11:33The 42-year-old, who lives in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, was the man in the middle when Eriksen suddenly collapsed during Denmark's game with Finland in Copenhagen last Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes refuses to admit that Portugal's all-star team is better than the side that won Euro 2016 as Manchester United star claims reigning champions 'will go until the end' to try and reclaim title
17/06/21 09:59The Manchester United attacking midfielder admits this Portugal team will never be able to prove they are better than the team crowned European champions five years ago in France.
'Any Coke?': Scotland star John McGinn pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo as he sits down for a Euro 2020 press conference... while Italy hero Manuel Locatelli becomes the latest player to snub the sponsor's fizzy drinks when speaking to the media
17/06/21 08:45Health-obsessed Ronaldo made headlines earlier this week when he removed two bottles of Coca-Cola during his own press conference before defiantly telling the room of journalists to 'drink water'.
Roberto Mancini says France, Portugal and Belgium should be considered as favourites for Euro 2020 over his Italian side despite their consecutive 3-0 wins
16/06/21 23:24Roberto Mancini side landed a place in the knockout stages by beating Switzerland. However, Mancini has warned that fans should not to get ahead of themselves.
Cristiano Ronaldo's stance on Coca-Cola should be applauded - using his status to send out the right messages to an adoring generation - but the Euros record breaker probably DIDN'T cause their share price to plummet
16/06/21 21:31The soft drinks giant had, according to reports overnight, taken a £2.8billion hit to its share value during Wall Street trading on Monday and it was quickly pinned on Ronaldo.
Team of Euro 2020's first round: Cristiano Ronaldo rewrote history again, Kalvin Phillips starred in England's midfield and Simon Kjaer is a hero to EVERYONE... here's the stars of the group stage so far
16/06/21 12:19Not too many games have offered major drama - Holland vs Ukraine being an honourable exception - but the likes of France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy and England have shown their class.
Players and coaches from every nation at Euro 2020 including Gareth Bale, Kieran Trippier and Andrew Robertson wish Christian Eriksen good luck in touching video as the Danish star continues his recovery from cardiac arrest in hospital
16/06/21 11:52The Danish star is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during their opening match against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday night.
Will Euro 2020 sponsor Coca-Cola be fizzing with rage over Cristiano Ronaldo moving their bottles out of shot? Fat chance! There is no such thing as bad publicity
15/06/21 21:31A SIDEWAYS GLANCE AT THE EUROS - DANIEL MATTHEWS: If you still want to break records - and see your own abs - by the time you reach 36, then remember this when at a vending machine.
Relentless, ridiculous and unstoppable! Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker lead social media tributes to Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal star breaks European Championship goal record with late brace against Hungary
15/06/21 18:52Ronaldo netted twice against Hungary to move beyond France's Michel Platini as the record goalscorer at European Championship finals, taking his tally to 11.
'That's an obscene record!': Gary Neville salutes former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after his brace saw him reach 106 goals for his country in Portugal's 3-0 win over Hungary
15/06/21 18:35The ITV Sport hailed the 'absolutely ridiculous' Cristiano Ronaldo - his former team-mate - after the Portugal captain broke the all-time record for the European Championships against Hungary.
The perfect 10! Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Michel Platini's Euros record to become the top scorer of all-time after netting a penalty for Portugal against Hungary... and he has now scored in a record FIVE tournaments, too!
15/06/21 17:53The Portugal striker grabbed his 10th goal in all finals at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, taking him clear of Michel Platini. Here, Sportsmail looks at all of Ronaldo's Euros goals.
'Everyone is entitled to their drink preferences': UEFA offers blunt response to Cristiano Ronaldo removing Euro 2020 sponsor's bottles from press conference and telling fans to 'Drink water'
15/06/21 15:12UEFA has insisted that 'everyone is entitled to their drinks preferences' in a tetchy statement after Ronaldo removed two of their drinks from a Euros press conference.
Portugal arrive at Euro 2020 with a stronger squad than when they won it five years ago... Cristiano Ronaldo is still the talisman but with Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva in support, they'll be confident of retaining their crown
15/06/21 14:41Portugal have one of the most talented squads at Euro 2020 and are in a far better position to defend their European title than when they won it thanks to Ronaldo's inspire form in France five years ago.
Hungary 0-3 Portugal: Holders break 61,000 hearts in Budapest with THREE late goals after minnows had held firm for 83 minutes, as record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo nets twice
15/06/21 13:59MATT BARLOW IN BUDAPEST: Ronaldo became the all-time record goalscorer in Euros history by scoring twice against a valiant Hungary to give Portugal off to a winning start at Euro 2020.'Drink water!' Anti-fizzy drink fanatic Cristiano Ronaldo pointedly REMOVES Euro 2020 official sponsor's Coca-Cola bottles in front of him at press conference
15/06/21 12:58The health-obsessed 36-year-old - who has previously revealed that it irritates him when his son drinks fizzy drinks - moved the two bottles away from his chair before shouting in Portuguese: 'Drink water!'
Hungary host Portugal today in front of a rare 61,000 capacity crowd, with life in Budapest back to normal for residents carrying immunity cards after the PM defied the EU and bought vaccines from Russia and China
15/06/21 10:07MATT BARLOW IN BUDAPEST: The Hungarian FA decided to pack their national stadium for its four Euro 2020 fixtures based upon their Government's ambitious vaccination programme.'Drink water!' Anti-fizzy drink fanatic Cristiano Ronaldo pointedly REMOVES Euro 2020 official sponsor's Coca-Cola bottles in front of him at press conference
14/06/21 23:50After he rolled his eyes picking up the bottles, Ronaldo then shouted 'drink water' as he made his views very clear, before proclaiming 'Coca-Cola' with noticeable disdain.
EXCLUSIVE: Portugal and Pep Guardiola both thanking Benfica's talent factory for Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Co... with club's sales totalling nearly £800MILLION in past seven years
14/06/21 21:32EXCLUSIVE BY JACK GAUGHAN: Benfica take great pride in nurturing not only talent but the character of their many academy products. They use Dias as a case study for their current teenagers.
Cristiano Ronaldo insists holders Portugal are a 'young team with great potential' and remains coy on his Juventus future on the eve of his record-breaking appearance at a fifth European Championships
14/06/21 16:58Ronaldo scored on his first appearance, as a teenager against Greece on home soil in 2004, and led his nation to its greatest footballing triumph in France, five years ago.
Euro 2020 is now in full swing, with matches being played every day until the group stages end on June 23: Updated results, tables, fixtures and odds to qualify for the knockouts
14/06/21 12:09Euro 2020 is well underway with matches coming every day until the end of the group stages on June 23. Sportsmail takes you through the updated tables, fixtures, results and odds.
Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: The updated top scorer and assists standings as Cristiano Ronaldo becomes outright top scorer after netting two penalties in France draw
14/06/21 11:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot is now underway, with Cristiano Ronaldo currently at the top of the standings. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date as each game comes.
The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for every match, kick-off times and updated scores
11/06/21 12:30There are set to be 51 matches at this summer's Euro 2020, all of which will be shown on TV in the UK. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.
The European Championships get underway TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head - but when is the opening ceremony and how to watch it?
11/06/21 09:30Euro 2020 gets underway today as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome. The opening ceremony will take place shortly before. Sportsmail details everything you need to know.
Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: The European Championships start TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome... while England receive a major boost with the return of Harry Maguire - all the latest news and pictures here
11/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, as the tournament kicks off TODAY with Turkey vs Italy.
Will Portugal retain their crown at Euro 2020? Or will France go one better after their heartbreak five years ago? And how far will England go this summer? Sportsmail's pundits give their predictions ahead of the tournament
10/06/21 21:32Portugal will be out to defend the crown they won in Paris five years ago, while France and England will be among the leading European countries hoping to taste success this summer too.
CHRIS SUTTON'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE GROUPS: From favourites France to unfancied North Macedonia, here's the lowdown on all 24 countries taking part in Euro 2020... with England ready to to reach the semi-finals - at least!
10/06/21 21:31CHRIS SUTTON: The preparations are done, the wallcharts have been pinned up and the office sweepstakes have been drawn. In just a few hours Euro 2020 will be underway.
From Iceland's Thunderclap and Abel Xavier's tantrum that led to a nine-month ban to Mario Balotelli's infamous shirtless celebration.... Sportsmail's A-Z of the greatest moments in Euros history
10/06/21 19:35Portugal are the holders after beating France in Paris five years ago thanks to a goal from Eder, but it is not only the finals over the years which have brought some memorable moments.
Italy and France look in ominous form, Spain and Germany can't find any consistency and although England secured back-to-back wins, there's PLENTY of questions to be asked... who's in form and who's struggling to find their feet ahead of Euro 2020
10/06/21 17:33Here, Sportsmail takes a closer look at how every team has fared in the warm-up games and assesses who's in form and who looks rusty going into the tournament.
Euro 2020 starts TOMORROW, with a total of 51 matches to be played across 11 different cities - but which stadiums will be used? How many fans will be allowed to attend? And what are the current coronavirus protocols?
10/06/21 16:30With Euro 2020 starting tomorrow, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used, how many fans can attend and what the requirements are.
Can anyone stop France from winning Euro 2020? Is it between Kylian Mbappe and Romelu Lukaku for the Golden Boot? And who is the young star to watch? Sportsmail's experts have their say on the major tournament talking points
10/06/21 13:32Here, Sportsmail's experts give their thoughts on the big talking points ahead of the Euro 2020 curtain-raiser between Turkey and Italy in Rome on Friday night.Euro 2020 build-up LIVE: Boost for England as Harry Maguire returns to training ahead of their opening match against Croatia... follow all the latest news and pictures here as the tournament prepares to kick off TOMORROW in Rome
10/06/21 08:32EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just one day remaining until the tournament gets underway.
Portugal 4-0 Israel: Bruno Fernandes nets twice while Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo also get on scoresheet as Fernando Santos' side enjoy routine victory in final friendly ahead of Euros
09/06/21 20:36Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored late in the first half as reigning European champions Portugal finally turned their dominance into goals.
Belgium, Poland and Switzerland have to trek a combined 18,000 MILES in the group stage, while England, Italy and Spain stay at home... so, how far does each country have to travel at the Euros?
09/06/21 10:03Sportsmail has plotted each team's travel plans for the group stages from the initial flight from home to their training camp and to each and every match away from their base.Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just TWO DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... as England put the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of opening clash with Croatia
09/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just two days remaining until the tournament gets underway.
Can Bruno Fernandes FINALLY deliver for Portugal at Euro 2020? Manchester United's talisman has scored just twice in 27 games in Ronaldo's shadow... now pressure is on him to be the main man
08/06/21 12:33Fernandes is 26 and he might have expected a little more out of international football by now. He was part of the Portugal squad that won the Nations League but mostly it's been frustration.
Euro 2020 build-up LIVE RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just THREE DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... With England beginning their final training camp today
08/06/21 08:59EURO 2020 Build-up RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news, with just three days remaining until the tournament gets underway .
The Iran hero Ronaldo MUST beat: Ali Daei set the international goal record on 109 - he was in the World Cup's 'most politically charged game', hit his record-equalling strike twice as a rival was struck by a FIRECRACKER... and downed Chelsea at club level
07/06/21 08:13It would have been impossible to know it then but 15 years ago, on June 17, 2006 the paths of two players who have shaped the landscape of international football crossed for the only time.
Bruno Fernandes remembers 'watching Cristiano Ronaldo cry' after heartbreaking Euro 2004 defeat... and now uses Portugal team-mate as inspiration ahead of this summer's tournament
04/06/21 13:21Fernandes, who is a key part of Portugal's Euro 2020 squad having come off another excellent season for Manchester United, said he keenly watched former Red Devil Ronaldo as a young boy.
Robin to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Batman with Sweden, a Chelsea and Arsenal and target pulling the strings for Italy and a Polish winger lighting up the Championship for Wayne Rooney's Derby! Top 10 young stars YOUR club will be keeping an eye on at Euro 2020
01/06/21 21:00A major international tournament is a huge opportunity for players on the fringes of stardom to announce themselves as the main attraction. Sportsmail picks out 10 to keep an eye on.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the attack in defending champions Portugal's Euro 2020 squad... with Premier League stars Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Diogo Jota all included in Fernando Santos's 26-man squad
20/05/21 21:57Ronaldo, who added the Italian Cup to his collection this week and has scored over 100 goals for Juventus, will be playing in his fifth straight European Championship.
Euro 2020 confirmed squad lists: EVERY player selected for this summer's tournaments... as Benzema earns a shock recall to the France team, Gilmour is named in Scotland's squad and Alexander-Arnold earns a place in Southgate's 26
19/05/21 11:24Euro 2020 is now under a month away, and a number of nations are starting to announce their provisional squad lists. Sportsmail takes you through each and every player set to feature.
A German wonderkid who could've represented England, the 17-year-old making waves at Barca and the Ajax man wanted by Europe's elite... the rising stars who have benefited from the Euros being delayed a year
17/05/21 14:21The decision to push Euro 2020 back a year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak has turned out to be a silver lining for some. Here are the players who have benefited from the tournament being delayed.There will be 51 matches played across 11 cities at this summer's European Championships, but which stadiums will be used and how many fans will be allowed to attend?
17/05/21 14:21With this summer's European Championships now under a month away, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used and how many fans can attend.
Can England and Scotland both get out of their group and which one out of France, Germany and Portugal will suffer in the 'Group of Death'? All you need to know about the Euro 2020 group stages as the tournament edges closer...
13/05/21 12:37With this summer's tournament closing in, Sportsmail previews each team participating in the European Championships taking part across the continent and the star names to look out for...
Sporting Lisbon FINALLY end 19-year wait to lift Portuguese league title after Paulinho scores only goal to beat struggling Boavista... but wild celebrations are marred by violence as fans clash with police
12/05/21 00:04While many peacefully celebrated the win, small groups of Sporting fans were involved in clashes with police, spoiling what was supposed to be a joyous moment for those involved.
Pedro Neto is ruled out for the rest of the season and will MISS Euro 2020 in blow to Portugal as Wolves midfielder prepares for surgery on knee injury sustained in win over Fulham
12/04/21 18:15Pedro Neto suffered a 'significant injury' to his knee cap in the 1-0 win at Fulham last Friday night that means he will not play again until the initial phase of next season at the earliest.
Cristiano Ronaldo's armband he threw to the floor sells for nearly £55,000 at auction to raise money for spinal surgery for baby boy after firefighter working at the match picked it up
02/04/21 14:18The armband was sold to an anonymous bidder, with the money going towards the surgery costs of Gavrilo Djurdjevic, a six-month-old boy from Serbia with spinal muscular atrophy.
Germany look vulnerable, Spain STILL have goalkeeping issues, while Portugal are struggling to get the best out of Ronaldo and Fernandes... but beware North Macedonia! TEN things we learned from the World Cup qualifiers ahead of Euro 2020
01/04/21 18:00Some of Europe's most prominent nations still have plenty to think about ahead of Euro 2020 following the last set of international fixtures before the tournament gets underway in June.
'Just on the line... clear now?!' Man Utd's Nemanja Matic teases Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes after Portugal were denied late winner... with Serbian midfielder sticking photoshopped snap of ball NOT crossing the line on team-mate's locker!
30/03/21 12:58Serbian midfielder Matic, a team-mate of Fernandes' at Old Trafford, retired from international football last year but teased the Portuguese pair by posting an Instagram story of a photoshopped snap.Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal captain's armband, which he threw to the floor in a RAGE after seeing winner against Serbia wrongly disallowed, is put up for auction by charity raising money for six-month-old boy with spinal issue
30/03/21 12:54A charity group were given the armband from a stadium worker who picked it up after the World Cup qualifier ended in a controversial 2-2 draw on Saturday in Belgrade.
A tantrum after an offside Nani stole his goal, sulking at being hauled off in the Manchester derby and seeing red against Bilbao... Cristiano Ronaldo's petulant tossing away of captain's armband with Portugal is just the latest in a long line of meltdowns
30/03/21 12:17Ronaldo has forever been a player who wears his heart on his sleeve and is unapologetically passionate. After his latest meltdown against Serbia, Sportsmail took a peak back through the archives.
Jose Enrique pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes as ex-Liverpool left back claims Diogo Jota is 'carrying Penaldo and Penandes' after Reds forward scores twice for Portugal
28/03/21 14:30The Portuguese stars both failed to get on the scoresheet in the 2022 World Cup qualifier, with Liverpool's Diogo Jota scoring both his country's goals.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos reveals 'embarrassed' Dutch referee APOLOGISED to him after incredible blunder denied Cristiano Ronaldo's goal - as boss fumes the decision 'isn't possible at this level'
28/03/21 06:43Ronaldo thought he'd won the World Cup qualifier for Portugal, poised at 2-2, when he nicked in front of keeper Marko Dmitrovic and struck home, with Stefan Mitrovic stretching to clear off the line.
Cristiano Ronaldo left FURIOUS as he is denied a late winner for Portugal in Serbia, despite the ball CLEARLY going over the line as hosts cancel out brace from Liverpool's Diogo Jota to earn a 2-2 draw in Belgrade thriller
27/03/21 21:40The Serbians fought back from two down to earn a share of the spoils as Mitrovic pulled one back in the 46th minute and Filip Kostic levelled after a Jota double had given Portugal a 2-0 lead in the first half.
A 16-year-old sensation destined for the Ballon d'Or, the Romanian Virgil van Dijk, the son of a Holland legend and a £44m Real Madrid target... 10 starlets to watch as the Under-21 Euros kick off TODAY
24/03/21 13:29The tournament is typically a showcase of some of the game's brightest talents and an excellent proving ground as they try and take the next step in their careers. We highlight 10 players to keep an eye on.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'doesn't have any problems in terms of mentality' despite recent Juventus struggles, says Fernando Santos - as Portugal boss insists his captain always plays with 'the same joy' for his country
24/03/21 06:55Criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo's (left) displays for Juventus has had no impact on his morale and he is ready to give 100 per cent for Portugal in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
The Premier League's South American stars are staying put, but more than 160 top-flight players are still heading on international duty... so, who is travelling where? Who has been BANNED from playing? And which Big Six club will cover the most miles?
23/03/21 09:20While many players will be unaffected by the strict travel protocols which remain in place, some have been barred from playing in certain countries because of the UK government's red list.
It IS rocket science! Manchester City hire astrophysicists to their data analysis team in bid to move Premier League leaders further ahead of their rivals
22/03/21 22:33EXCLUSIVE: The former astrophysicist and Treasury adviser was employed by the club as 'lead artificial scientist' in January and City have made at least three other similar appointments.
Pepe could play on until he's FORTY-TWO, as Porto's president leaves the door open for the evergreen former Real Madrid centre-back to sign a new deal until 2025
17/03/21 10:45The Portugal hardman put in an inspirational performance in Porto's last-16 win against Juventus and Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa has left the door open for Pepe to renew his contract again.
Manchester United 'eye £51m Sporting Lisbon winger Pedro Goncalves as a cheaper alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho'... and hope 22-year-old can follow in Bruno Fernandes' footsteps
16/03/21 23:11Goncalves has piqued United's interest with a superb 15 from 21 in the Primeira Liga, and with a reported release clause of £51.7million would prove about half as expensive as Sancho.
West Ham 'prepared to suffer another huge transfer loss on £36m, £100,000-per-week Felipe Anderson this summer'... just six months after taking a £25m hit on flop forward Sebastien Haller
11/03/21 09:11Felipe Anderson joined West Ham in a £36million deal from Lazio in 2018, but having fallen out of favour under David Moyes, the Brazilian sealed a loan move to Porto last summer.
He's scored more goals against Sevilla than versus any other opponent, is Real Madrid and Portugal's record scorer and nets most often in the final 15 minutes of games - the STUNNING numbers behind Cristiano Ronaldo's history-defining goalscoring feats
20/01/21 21:33No 7 is now officially No 1. On Wednesday night, Cristiano Ronaldo re-wrote the record books when he became the all-time leading goalscorer in footballing history with his strike against Napoli.
Cristiano Ronaldo the record breaker! Juventus star becomes the ALL-TIME leading scorer in FOOTBALLING HISTORY with his 760th-career goal in Italian Super Cup final against Napoli
20/01/21 21:25Cristiano Ronaldo has gone down in history once more after becoming the all-time top goalscorer in football. He achieved the feat on Wednesday during Juventus' Super Cup clash against Napoli.
Former Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids receives RED CARD in his first game in charge of Olhanense for his role in post-match brawl... before storming out of the stadium and abandoning his media duties
11/01/21 17:49The former Holland and Juventus midfielder travelled to the south coast to face Lusitano in his opening fixture for third-tier Olhanense, which finished 0-0.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW: England face tricky Poland test, while Wales get Belgium and Czech Republic - with Scotland handed favourable group containing Denmark and Austria
07/12/20 16:16England face familiar qualifying foes Poland on the road to the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Scotland are drawn in a group alongside Denmark, Austria, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova.
The road to Qatar starts TODAY! All you need to know for the 2022 World Cup qualifying draw - including the dream and nightmare opponents for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland
05/12/20 13:55England are among 55 European nations set to discover who they will face in qualifying for the 2022 Qatar World Cup when the draw is made at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich on Monday evening.
Bruno Fernandes is perfect for Manchester United because he 'doesn't care about mistakes and only thinks about success', insists Nani as he backs former team-mate's fearless style of play to bring success back to Old Trafford at last
26/11/20 11:47Manchester United signed Fernandes (left) in January 2020 and the 26-year-old has contributed 34 goal involvements in his first 35 games, leading to effusive praise from Nani (inset).
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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
