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Ferran Torres bagged a hat-trick for Spain while even Ruben Dias was banging them in for Portugal... now Man City's Nations League hotshots need to shift their form to the Premier League and fire Pep Guardiola's men out of their goalscoring slump
21/11/20 10:00
The international break may have come at the perfect time for Manchester City after several of their key players hit form while representing their respective countries. Having rescued a point against champions Liverpool before the break, Guardiola (middle) was given time to go away and think how to get his side clicking again after several lacklustre performances over the past two months. But while he was doing that, his players that were called up for national team duty may have provided him with some much-needed answers. Ferran Torres (left) smashed a hat-trick past Germany in a 6-0 demolition job (inset left) while Ruben Dias (right) grabbed his first two goals for Portugal, sealing a last-minute victory against Croatia in their Nations League clash....read
Croatia 2-3 Portugal: Manchester City defender Ruben Dias scores a last-minute winner as he completes a brace to give Nations League holders the win... but the hosts still avoid relegation
17/11/20 21:39Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic scored a brace but it was Manchester City defender Ruben Dias who proved to be the matchwinner. The centre back scored Portugal's first and third goals.
Iran football icon Ali Daei insists he 'sincerely hopes' Cristiano Ronaldo can break his all-time international goals record of 109... with Portugal star now just seven goals behind
17/11/20 08:50Daei, now 51, netted 109 goals in 149 matches for Iran between 1993 and 2006 but Ronaldo is close to overtaking him with 102 goals in 169 appearances for Portugal.
Portugal 0-1 France: N'Golo Kante strike secures final-four spot and dumps Cristiano Ronaldo and Co out... ending their Nations League defence
14/11/20 22:01The winner-takes-all showdown between Ronaldo's Portugal and world champion France on Saturday was decided by one of the least likely scorers on the quality-packed pitch.
NATIONS LEAGUE RECAP: Portugal left to run missed opportunities as N'Golo Kante fired France to glory... while Timo Werner thrives for Germany and Sergio Ramos misses TWO penalties for Spain
14/11/20 18:15Portugal host France in Nations League action tonight as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co look for three points after holding Les Bleus to draw in reverse fixture.
ULTIMATE EURO 2020 GUIDE: England face a clash with bitter rivals Scotland after play-off drama completed the 24-country line-up for next summer's showpiece... But who is facing who? Which teams are in the group of death? And who are the favourites?
13/11/20 13:19At last, the Euro 2020 line-up is complete. Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia and North Macedonia became the last teams to join the 24-strong tournament in the summer. Sportsmail takes a look at the teams.
Renato Sanches was so bad on loan at Swansea he once passed to a sponsor board... but prodigy who helped Portugal win the Euros aged 18 before flopping at Bayern Munich is back to his best at Lille and just scored his first international goal in FOUR years
12/11/20 19:00His career trajectory has been heading upwards again ever since he left Bayern for Lille in 2019 and on Wednesday night Sanches scored his first international goal in over four years.
Cristiano Ronaldo should join WOLVES and add to their 'Portugal connection' if he returns to the Premier League, says Troy Deeney... as he believes side will soon be challenging for the top six
12/11/20 12:42Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes, whose Gestifute agency represent Wolves manger Nuno Espirito Santo and seven Wolves players, also has Ronaldo as one of his clients.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos reveals he will NOT start fab four of Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva together in clash with France... but refuses to confirm who will be dropped for Nations League tie
12/11/20 08:55The fab four were rested from the outset in Portugal's 7-0 friendly win over Andorra on Wednesday but all got some minutes under their belts after coming off the bench.
Portugal hit Andorra for SEVEN as Cristiano Ronaldo moves closer to Ali Daei's all-time international goalscoring record after Pedro Neto and Paulinho both netted on their debuts for national side
11/11/20 23:38PORTUGAL 7-0 ANDORRA: Ronaldo's late strike takes his overall tally for his country to 102 goals, meaning he is just seven shy of former Iran striker Ali Daei's record of 109 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo under investigation for breaking coronavirus rules with Italy's sports minister saying Juventus star 'did not respect' protocols with his flight home from Portugal duty while infected - and 'no one is exempt'
26/10/20 07:25The five-time Ballon d'Or winner tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Portugal earlier this month and took a private air ambulance to his house in Italy.
'I did not break it... it's a lie': Cristiano Ronaldo insists he did NOT violate coronavirus protocols after being accused of flouting rules by Italy's sports minister after testing positive
16/10/20 16:02The five-time Ballon d'Or winner tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Portugal, before leaving camp and taking a private air ambulance to his house in Italy.
No Ronaldo, no problem! Stand-in Diogo Jota insists he felt 'no pressure' as he fired Portugal to a fine win while his country's all-time top scorer watched on TV in isolation after positive Covid-19 test
15/10/20 12:32Liverpool striker Diogo Jota starred for Portugal in their Nations League 3-0 win over Sweden and he insists he felt no nerves deputising for his nation's all-time top-scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal 3-0 Sweden: Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota goals sees hosts stay top of Nations League Group A3 as captain Cristiano Ronaldo watches on at home after positive Covid-19 test
14/10/20 20:41No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal as they swept aside Sweden in their Nations League encounter on Wednesday night thanks to a Bernardo Silva strike and Diogo Jota brace.
England 0-1 Denmark: Gareth Southgate's 10 men BEATEN by Danes at Wembley as Harry Maguire's nightmare start to the season continues with first-half red card before Christian Eriksen's winner from the spot
14/10/20 17:30MARTIN SAMUEL AT WEMBLEY: It was a desperately disappointing night for Gareth Southgate as they were made to rue more ill discipline and personal errors against Denmark.
'He is in the room, saying he wants to play!': Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to face Sweden, reveals Portugal boss Fernando Santos as Juventus star is forced to miss Nations League clash after testing positive for coronavirus
14/10/20 11:35It was announced on Tuesday that the Juventus star had tested positive for Covid-19 and had gone into isolation but was asymptomatic. He was then seen watching training from his room.
Cristiano Ronaldo in high spirits despite positive Covid test as he gives the thumbs-up while watching Portugal team-mates train from his balcony in Lisbon camp
13/10/20 23:08The 35-year-old is asymptomatic and is self-isolating in the national team's Oeiras base on the outskirts of Lisbon - he will miss Portugal's Nations League clash against Sweden on Wednesday.
'We didn't see him too much tonight': Didier Deschamps hails his France side for keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet as the World Cup holders are held to goalless draw by Portugal
11/10/20 23:30The Juventus talisman could only muster three attempts on goal during the Nations League clash between the world and European champions, and was even caught openly venting his frustration.
Jorge Mendes started with one client he picked up in a bar... now he's completed nearly £200m worth of Premier League transfers (and pocketed £18m personally) this summer as his influence over English football grows even stronger
11/10/20 21:01With Portugal's rising stars and senior pros nearly all under his control, Mendes' network in English football shows no sign of stagnating, with Gestifute managing the affairs of 21 Premier League players.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos set differences aside after Portugal's stalemate with Spain as former Real Madrid team-mates 'speak for first time in two years following fallout from Luka Modric winning Ballon d'Or'
07/10/20 22:16Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos appeared to build bridges having reportedly not spoken for two years. Ramos enjoyed a catch up with Ronaldo in the dressing room after the friendly.
Kepa FINALLY keeps a clean sheet against Ronaldo and Co, Van Dijk and Van de Beek suffer another defeat and Havertz catches the eye... how EVERY Premier League star fared on international duty
07/10/20 21:47Ousted as Chelsea No 1 by the signing of Edouard Mendy, his confidence shredded following a spate of mistakes, Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was handed a lifeline on Wednesday.
Portugal 0-0 Spain: No way through for Cristiano Ronaldo and Co as Kepa Arrizabalaga and Rui Patricio keep clean sheets in entertaining stalemate... while Wolves' Adama Traore makes his debut for the visitors
07/10/20 20:42Portugal and Spain played out a goalless draw in their first encounter since that memorable match at the 2018 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick then but he could not convert on Wednesday.
International football RECAP: Portugal can only draw with Spain despite hitting the crossbar TWICE before Joao Felix misses a sitter at the death... as Italy thrash Moldova while Germany and Turkey produce six-goal thriller
07/10/20 17:15The Nations League winners are up against stern opposition in Spain, who haven't lost a game in any competition since 2018 and have enjoyed a good start to their Nations League campaign.
Ansu Fati is Spain's best talent in a generation, Eduardo Camavinga gave a glimpse of why Real Madrid are so keen on him and Cristiano Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down... forget England, here's what we learned from the Nations League this week
09/09/20 14:37Sportsmail run you through what we learned from the last two rounds of international fixtures in the Nations League, with excellent performances from both young and experienced stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible century: Strike against Sweden brought up 100 international goals for the legendary Portugal star... so how did he get there and who has he scored against most?
08/09/20 20:23He is the first European to reach the incredible landmark, and is closing in on the all-time record of 109 set by Iran legend Ali Daei. It is just the latest in a long line of landmarks passed by the 35-year-old.
France 4-2 Croatia: Olivier Giroud scores 40th international goal as Didier Deschamps' side bounce back from Dejan Lovren opener to secure Nations League victory
08/09/20 17:34France earned a rollercoaster 4-2 home win over Croatia in a top-tier Nations League Group 3 match on Tuesday with the outcome a carbon copy of their memorable clash in the 2018 World Cup final.
Yes, you Cristiano! Even Ronaldo can't get away with not wearing a mask as he gets a telling off in the stands while watching Portugal beat Croatia - after missing the game with an injury caused by a BEE STING
06/09/20 12:44Whether you're one of the world's greatest players or not, you still have to abide by the rules and Ronaldo looked surprised when a health official approached him, but he duly obliged and wore the mask.
Portugal 4-1 Croatia: Manchester City star Joao Cancelo scores thunderbolt as hosts earn Nations League victory despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence
05/09/20 21:01Title holder and European champions Portugal made light of Cristiano Ronaldo's absence when they swept aside Croatia with a 4-1 win in their opening Nations League match on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo may MISS Portugal's Nations League clashes with infected foot after talisman was forced to skip training on Thursday just one international goal shy of 100 milestone
03/09/20 15:47ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: The Juventus ace had been hoping to lead the line for the double-header against Croatia and Sweden, but is now receiving treatment with an antibiotic.
Former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho backs Frank Lampard's side to challenge for the TITLE next season... and Andre Villas-Boas' assistant at Marseille explains why Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has not lost his 'magic and mojo' just yet
08/08/20 09:36INTERVIEW: At the first mention of Frank Lampard and John Terry, former Chelsea team-mate Ricardo Carvalho continually repeats a simple phrase: 'natural leaders.'
When all of England called Cristiano Ronaldo a 'winker': 14 years ago today he made THAT gesture after getting Wayne Rooney sent off at the World Cup... but while a nation was in uproar, the two pals were already plotting Manchester United's dominance
01/07/20 09:18Rewind to this exact day 14 years ago and once again England's journey on the biggest stage of all ended in absolute heartbreak. This time the nation's bogeyman was Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain's most-capped player Sergio Ramos is in danger of missing out, Luka Modric isn't getting any younger and Kieran Trippier is set to be ousted by younger stars... here are the big names who could be left in the cold for the Euros in 2021
23/05/20 21:29The coronavirus pandemic has turned the football calendar upside down and for some big-name stars, it could unfortunately represent the beginning of the end of their glittering international careers.
'I never expected any bonus... and I certainly have no intention of taking it': Alan Pardew sets the record straight as he opens up on his Dutch adventure so far, including THAT training session - and why the Premier League can't scrap their season
26/04/20 21:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alan Pardew could only sit and wait for the phone call. There was nothing else to do as the fate of ADO Den Haag's season was debated in a series of video conference calls.
'We don't need to look to other countries': Wolves star Diogo Jota believes the Premier League season CAN be finished once coronavirus lockdown has been lifted
26/04/20 17:03The Dutch FA took the decision on Friday to cancel the Eredivisie , with the title left by vacant by Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, and neighbouring Belgium could follow after a meeting on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo agrees to huge £3.45m pay cut as Juventus slash costs to combat financial hit of coronavirus... but Portugal icon is still on track to become football's first $1BILLION man
04/04/20 07:43Cristiano Ronaldo is doing his bit to help Juventus cut costs in the coronavirus outbreak but due to the astronomical success of his business away from the pitch, he's unlikely to notice the financial hit.
Gazza's wondergoal against Scotland, Van Basten's stunning volley and Balotelli's blaster... here are the SIX best goals in European Championship history ahead of Euro 2020 this summer
06/03/20 12:29The European Championships have been treated so some great goals over the years. Now, Sportsmail has picked out six of the best goals ever scored in European Championship history.
From 90,000 at Wembley to Baku where fans have difficulty getting to: Here are all 12 of the venues being used to host Euro 2020 matches this summer in the first ever continent-wide competition
05/03/20 11:51Euro 2020 is nearly upon us for another month-long period of footballing drama - but this year there's a very big twist to it. This summer's tournament will be spread across 12 host cities across the continent.
Twelve host cities and 51 matches in a month and England as favourites... here's all you need to know about Euro 2020 which is being played across the continent
05/03/20 11:44Every major football tournament vows to create a once in a generation occasion - but this summer's European Championships promises to be exactly that.
The birth of the Panenka, Spain's demolition of Italy and England's heartbreak on penalties against Portugal... here are the 10 GREATEST matches in Euro history, but which game grabs top spot on our list?
05/03/20 11:27Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to glory in 2016 despite injury and is one of a number of greats to write his name into the glittering history of the Euros since they were introduced in 1960.
YOUNGSTERS TO WATCH AT EURO 2020: Will Kylian Mbappe reign over Europe? Can the next generation including Jadon Sancho or Erling Haaland steal the show? Or is it time for starlets like Kai Havertz or Sandro Tonali to take centre stage?
05/03/20 11:26There will be plenty of quality on display at the Euro 2020 finals, with a chance for young talents to showcase their ability across Europe. Here are 10 youngsters you should look out for at the finals.
NATIONS LEAGUE DRAW: Gareth Southgate's England will face Belgium, Iceland and Denmark as they avoid group of death
03/03/20 09:37England have dodged the proverbial 'group of death' at the next UEFA Nations League tournament after drawing Iceland, Denmark and Belgium in the group stages.
Cristiano Ronaldo set to make 1,000th senior appearance of his illustrious career when Juventus travel to SPAL... 18 years after superstar made debut as a fresh-faced teenager in Champions League for Sporting Lisbon
22/02/20 09:50The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may make his 1000th professional appearance against the Serie A strugglers. Ronaldo has played 835 games in club football and 164 times internationally.
'Gareth will be interested': Brendan Rodgers backs Leicester starlet Harvey Barnes for England's Euro 2020 squad but refuses to be drawn on Adam Lallana links
12/02/20 15:01Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has backed winger Harvey Barnes to make a late charge into England's Euro 2020 squad.
Leicester winger Harvey Barnes emerges as contender to gatecrash Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2020
11/02/20 21:53Leicester attacker Harvey Barnes is emerging as a late contender to gatecrash England's Euro 2020 plans. Barnes has impressed during the Foxes' excellent season.
'He's going to do great': Manchester United will benefit from Bruno Fernandes arrival, claims Bernardo Silva as he hails new rival's 'mentality'
09/02/20 13:18Bernardo Silva has stated he expects Portugal international team-mate Bruno Fernandes to be a success at Manchester United, after backing him to settle in England.
Harry Kane steps up rehab following hamstring surgery as fears grow the Tottenham and England captain will NOT be fully fit for Euro 2020
07/02/20 16:41The England captain, fighting to get fit for Euro 2020, has flown to the Bahamas this week for a stint of warm-weather training. Kane posted a video update of some rope work.
Next Premier League season set to kick-off on August 8... just a month after Euro 2020 and Copa America finals as stars face hurried pre-season
06/02/20 16:04Premier League clubs face the prospect of hurried pre-season preparations with the 2020-21 campaign set to start on the weekend of August 8-9 - just a month after the Euro 2020 final.
Mikel Arteta plans to rebuild Arsenal squad BEFORE Euro 2020 by signing two midfielders and a central defender as Barcelona eye move for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
05/02/20 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal will aim to conclude early transfer business this summer amid concerns they could be priced out of the market during Euro 2020.
Roberto Martinez confirms he wants to continue on as Belgium boss beyond Euro 2020 as former Everton manager hints he turned down chance to replace Unai Emery at Arsenal
02/02/20 12:13Roberto Martinez took over the reins with Belgium back in 2016 and led them to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup after losing the semi-final to eventual winners France.
Fans accuse Portugal legend Luis Figo of copying Cristiano Ronaldo's heartfelt 48-word tribute to Kobe Bryant WORD FOR WORD after NBA icon's tragic death in helicopter crash
28/01/20 09:05While the message was sincere, the word-for-word tweets prompted many to call out Figo for a lack of effort with the only difference between the two posts was the accompanying images.
Renato Sanches is slowly piecing his career back together with Lille after a dramatic fall from stardom... but does the one-time Portgual starlet have any chance of featuring at Euro 2020?
26/01/20 21:09Renato Sanches must have truly felt on top of the world after Portugal lifted the Euro 2016 trophy. But an assent to the lofty heights of the game can often be followed by a plummet to the bottom.
With Bruno Fernandes in talks over £60m Man United move and Gedson coming to Spurs, Portugal's conveyor belt of talent is whirring as quickly as ever... but why are they so successful in finding and polishing gems and selling them on at huge profits?
16/01/20 22:00With Bruno Fernandes set for a £60m move to Manchester United and Gedson Fernandes loaned to Tottenham, Portuguese players have once again taken prominence in a transfer window.
Leading doc insists he would be 'very surprised' if Harry Kane is fit for Euro 2020 after having surgery on his injured hamstring... and claims he could be missing for SIX MONTHS with ruptured tendon
16/01/20 14:26England captain Harry Kane is unlikely to be fit for Euro 2020, a leading orthopaedic surgeon has said. Kane went under the knife on Saturday to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring.
Former Manchester United star Nani reveals players turned up DRUNK for training during the new year and Sir Alex Ferguson 'didn't care'
02/01/20 10:55The four-time Premier League winner has revealed members of the squad were allowed to attend training the worse for wear and praised Sir Alex Ferguson's man-management.
'I drank a glass of champagne and it went to my head': Cristiano Ronaldo says he felt tipsy after a glass of champagne following Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph... because he was dehydrated after crying so much
27/12/19 00:25The Juventus star was victorious on the international stage three years ago as Portugal beat France 1-0 after extra time. And now the 34-year-old has spoken out about the celebrations.
Not exactly an 'annus horribilis'! Cristiano Ronaldo suffers his worst goalscoring year of the decade... but he still managed to net an incredible 39 times for club and country AND win the Nations League
26/12/19 12:19Cristiano Ronaldo will look back fondly on this decade but despite winning more trophies in 2019, this year has been his worst statistically in terms of goalscoring over the last 10 years.
Who were the deadliest strikers in 2019? Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Raheem Sterling are among the most potent threats on the planet... but one man has eclipsed them all in the last year
25/12/19 21:23Lionel Messi missed out on top spot after injuries, Cristiano Ronaldo closed in on a remarkable international feat and Raheem Sterling was deadly - who have 2019's most prolific strikers been?
Belgium crowned FIFA's Team of the Year for second time in a row as England move up to fourth in rankings
19/12/19 12:37Belgium were crowned FIFA's Team of the Year for the second straight time after retaining top spot ahead of world champions France in the latest world rankings released on Thursday.
'We tried to speak to him, just for him to be calm and to realise that it's not racism. It's about a joke with a friend': Bernardo Silva defended over Benjamin Mendy tweet incident by Portugal team-mate Joao Mario
04/12/19 13:48Bernardo Silva has been comforted by his Portugal team-mates over his controversial tweet to Benjamin Mendy that saw him banned for one game, Joao Mario has confirmed.
Belgium 'withdraw from pre-Euro 2020 game with France' over fears they could lose world No 1 ranking with Didier Deschamps' side struggling to find friendly opponents
02/12/19 10:54Euro 2020 begins on June 12 and teams are frantically searching for opponents to play in the weeks leading up to the tournament but France are finding it particularly difficult.
The Group of Death: Giants Germany, France and Portugal drawn in same group for Euro 2020… and Gareth Southgate's side could play against one of them in the last 16
30/11/19 19:22One of France, Germany and Portugal may face an early exit after being drawn together in Group F for Euro 2020 in what has already been dubbed the 'Group of Death'.
EURO 2020 DRAW GUIDE: How does the new format affect England, where will they play and who will Gareth Southgate want to avoid in next summer's tournament?
29/11/19 22:20The draw for Euro 2020 takes place in Bucharest at 5pm on Saturday evening and is live on BBC2 for UK viewers. Sportsmail take you through all you need to know for the draw.
Jurgen Klinsmann sends out Euro 2020 warning as Germany legend backs flying wingers Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane to 'tear everyone apart'
21/11/19 09:15Former Germany manager Jurgen Klinsmann has tipped attackers Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane to light up Euro 2020 next summer.
From world champions France to first-timers Finland, optimistic England to revitalised Italy... meet the 20 nations who have secured their Euro 2020 places following the qualifying groups
20/11/19 13:46Next summer's European Championship is really taking shape, with 20 of the 24 nations now confirmed for the finals. We profile each of the qualifiers so far here.
Germany 6-1 Northern Ireland: Serge Gnabry scores hat-trick as Michael O'Neill's side are thrashed in Euro 2020 qualifier dead-rubber
19/11/19 21:33CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: A hat-trick from former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry sank Northern Ireland as their Group C campaign ended with a heavy defeat in Frankfurt.
Wales 2-0 Hungary, RESULT: Plus latest Euro 2020 qualifier scores Germany 6-1 Northern Ireland and Scotland 3-1 Kazakhstan
19/11/19 18:11After a career in top-level football spanning nearly three decades, Ryan Giggs will finally fulfil his dream of competing at a major tournament with Wales.
Albania 0-2 France: Corentin Tolisso and Antoine Griezmann score as France finish top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group H
17/11/19 21:40ALBANIA 0-2 FRANCE: Corentin Tolisso and Antoine Griezmann scored as France beat Albania 2-0 to secure top spot in Euro 2020 qualifying group H.
Luxembourg 0-2 Portugal: Reigning European champions seal qualification for Euro 2020 as Cristiano Ronaldo nabs his 99th international goal
17/11/19 15:56Cristiano Ronaldo took his career tally to 99 international goals on Sunday as Portugal qualified for the 2020 European Championship with a 2-0 win against Luxembourg.
'We have no worries about the fact that the best is yet to come': Kylian Mbappe's father defends France forward after criticism was aimed at his son after Moldova victory
17/11/19 14:31Kylian Mbappe's father has defended his son after he received criticism for his performance for France in their 2-1 victory against Moldova on Thursday.
Luxembourg vs Portugal, RESULT: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 99th international goal as Bruno Fernandes is also on target to seal Euro 2020 spot
17/11/19 13:05Portugal booked their place at Euro 2020 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Luxembourg.
Germany 4-0 Belarus: Toni Kroos at the double as Joachim Low's side seal Euro 2020 qualification
16/11/19 21:39Toni Kroos scored twice as Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a resounding 4-0 win over Belarus, which leaves Joachim Low's side top of Group C ahead of second placed Netherlands.
'Let me play for someone else': Karim Benzema calls on France to allow him to play for ANOTHER national team he's 'eligible for' as FA chief claims his international career is over... due to Mathieu Valbuena's sex-tape row
16/11/19 19:37Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has threatened to switch his international allegiance after not being called up to the French squad again.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in a league of his own when it comes to his phenomenal international scoring record... he is two goals away from reaching a century, leaving the likes of Pele and rival Lionel Messi trailing in his wake
15/11/19 11:09His haul of 98 is the best of any player still pulling on the shirt for their national side, as he added hat-trick number 55 of his career on Thursday night during Portugal's rout of Lithuania.
Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's message to Maurizio Sarri? A long hug for his Portugal boss, comments on 'other people doubting him'... and now his sister is hitting out saying 'don't mess with his job!'
15/11/19 09:56With the pent-up frustration from his recent Juventus woes, Cristiano Ronaldo tore apart Lithuania, smashing home a hat-trick and sending an emphatic message to manager Maurizio Sarri.
Didier Deschamps insists France were not complacent in lacklustre win over Moldova having already qualified for Euro 2020 before kick-off
15/11/19 00:14France boss Didier Deschamps denied that his team's lacklustre display in the 2-1 victory over Moldova was down to Les Blues having already qualified for Euro 2020.
France 2-1 Moldova: Olivier Giroud scores late penalty to spare France's blushes as world champions fight back to avoid shock defeat by minnows Moldova after qualifying for Euro 2020
14/11/19 21:42Oliver Giroud scored a late penalty to give France a narrow 2-1 victory over Moldova at the Stade de France after the visitors had given Didier Deschamps' side a fright on Thursday night.
Portugal 6-0 Lithuania: Cristiano Ronaldo hits hat-trick in rout before taking selfie with pitch invader as Fernando Santos' men stroll to victory and edge closer to Euro 2020
14/11/19 21:36Cristiano Ronaldo took a selfie with one pitch invader and embraced another as he scored another hat-trick, moving closer to 100 international goals and helping Portugal edge closer to Euro 2020.
Ronaldo's Portugal Mystery: Italian press say Juventus have 'anxiety' over star man's knee injury with him set to play for national side tonight amid row with boss Maurizio Sarri
14/11/19 09:29The Italian league leaders are involved in a delicate situation amid claim and counter-claim over the true condition of the 34-year-old star's right knee. It has left Juventus 'anxious' about the situation.
Could Cristiano Ronaldo and reigning champions Portugal miss out on the Euros? Will France, Germany or Holland end up lurking in pot two? And who will win between Argentina and Brazil? 10 big talking points as international football returns
14/11/19 08:49The scramble for Euro 2020 places comes to its conclusion this week as the final international fixtures of the year are played out across the continent.
'Everyone likes to talk and speculate about Cristiano Ronaldo': Fernando Santos confirms star man is ready to play for Portugal despite clashing with Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri
13/11/19 14:36Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play in Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Lithuania and Luxembourg despite concerns over his fitness which came to the fore last weekend.
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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
