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MARTIN SAMUEL: Lifting Man City off the floor after ruin against Real Madrid will be the biggest test of Pep Guardiola's CAREER - and Jurgen Klopp already did it with Liverpool... while Chelsea farce shows this Government cannot be trusted
05/05/22 21:30
MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Guardiola must hope his team can pick themselves up to go again, but in reality he faces arguably the biggest challenge of his managerial career galvanising Manchester City for Sunday. Newcastle are the opposition. A test, on current form. Then it is Wolves, on Wednesday. Tricky, Wolves. Since 2017-18, City's record against them is played eight, won five, lost two, drawn one. There are not many teams City have failed to beat in almost half their recent meetings. Across the same period, City's record versus Arsenal is played 13, won 12. And as we are often reminded, there are no easy games in the Premier League. Certainly, there are no easy games when a team has just had its heart ripped out by Real Madrid. It is not just the energy City expounded in the Bernabeu Stadium that may affect them, but the emotion....read
Andy Murray is working with former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro on health supplement to keep him on top of his game despite a metal hip
04/05/22 17:38The former world No 1 fell to 839th in the rankings after hip surgery in 2018, and has suffered a long and difficult road back from injury, with two more operations resulting in him having a metal hip.
'Tell me... how is it fair that Ukrainians are dying?': Rafael Nadal is called out by Ukraine's former tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky for calling Wimbledon's ban on Russian players 'unfair'
02/05/22 10:44Sergiy Stakhovsky, who ranked 31 in the world and once knocked Roger Federer out of the competition in SW19, responded passionately on social media to Rafael Nadal's comments.
Andy Murray admits he 'doesn't support ban' by Wimbledon on Russian and Belarusian athletes after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, joining fellow big guns Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal... but admits issue is an 'unbelievably complex situation'
01/05/22 21:31MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: While Nadal came out strongly against barring Russians and Belarussians, even Murray stopped short of endorsing the All England Club's position.
Rafa Nadal confirms he will make his return at the Madrid Open next week as he 'really wants to play at home' despite his 'preparation being difficult' after sitting the last six weeks out with a fractured rib
26/04/22 15:51The 35-year-old has already missed two of his most successful tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona but will return to match action in the Spanish capital ahead of the French Open.
Rafa Nadal excites fans by returning to training ahead of French Open despite suffering a stress fracture in his rib during his defeat to Taylor Fritz in the Indian Wells final
19/04/22 05:15Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where he will look to win another title.
Rafael Nadal is STILL uncertain of a return date from the stress fracture in his rib with time ticking down until next month's French Open after already withdrawing from the Barcelona Open
12/04/22 09:30The Spaniard, who has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, was ruled out last month for up to six weeks with a stress fracture in his rib. The 35-year-old has withdrawn from Barcelona Open.
MIKE DICKSON: Miami king Carlos Alcaraz is living up to all the hype... the 18-year-old is ready to fill the shoes of fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal as he enters the twilight of his career
03/04/22 21:30MIKE DICKSON: Coached by 2003 French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero, the teenager from Murcia already looks a more complete player than the two who have claimed titles younger than him.
Nick Kyrgios slams 'old, retired players' after Andy Roddick's video teaching him how to throw rackets without hurting people goes viral
28/03/22 02:46Former tennis world No.1 Andy Roddick has released a viral video showing stars like Nick Kyrgios how to throw a racket safely. But Kyrgios has lashed old retired players for their comments
Candice Warner confesses to being 'a bin Nazi': Cricket WAG reveals why she's a stickler for garbage etiquette
25/03/22 13:13Cricket WAG and former Ironwoman Candice Warner, 37, revealed why she's a stickler for bin etiquette while filling in for Wendell Sailor on Thursday's Triple M Rush Hour radio show.
Rafael Nadal turns his attention to the clay court season after suffering chest injury in Indian Wells final defeat by American Taylor Fritz
21/03/22 22:17Rafael Nadal was heading back to Europe on Monday, his body having finally given out on him after his remarkable start to the season.'It's like a needle all the time inside... I get dizzy because it's painful: Rafael Nadal reveals he had a BREATHING problem in his Indian Wells final defeat by Taylor Fritz, who ended the Spaniard's 20-match win streak
21/03/22 06:18The 24-year-old, ranked 20th in the world, emerged victorious to finish 6-3 7-6 (5) over the world number four, with Fritz becoming the first American since Andre Agassi to win the tournament.
Nick Kyrgios tells Ben Stiller he wants to star in a movie with him after the Hollywood heavyweight asked the Aussie for help with his tennis game after THAT blow-up at Indian Wells
21/03/22 00:03The Australian tennis firebrand infamously roped Ben Stiller into his meltdown at Indian Wells - now he's asked the Hollywood funnyman if he can star in one of his movies.
Rafael Nadal extends his winning run in 2022 to 20 MATCHES as he battles through 'crazy conditions' to edge past fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and into Indian Wells final with Taylor Fritz
20/03/22 08:58Nadal will take on American Taylor Fritz in Sunday's championship in the California desert where a victory would see the 35-year-old equal Novak Djokovic's record of 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles.
Sheepish Nick Kyrgios apologises and gives ball boy one of his rackets after almost HITTING HIM during drama-soaked loss to Rafael Nadal that Ben Stiller got dragged into
18/03/22 23:29Aussie tennis firebrand Nick Kyrgios has apologised to the ball boy he almost hit when he smashed his racket following his drama-fuelled loss to world No.2 Rafael Nadal overnight.
Candice Warner's birthday from hell: Cricket WAG reveals she gave a waitress 'a mouthful' and left her party early after her daughter 'made a scene'
17/03/22 23:53Candice said she had an altercation with a difficult waitress that put her in a 'really bad mood', before Indi later 'put a scene on' at their grandmother's house
Rafael Nadal tells Naomi Osaka 'we need to be ready for adversities' after she was reduced to TEARS during Indian Wells defeat by a spectator who yelled 'you suck' at her
15/03/22 09:14Rafael Nadal has expressed his sympathy for Naomi Osaka but has told her she must be prepared to handle hecklers following her break down during her Indian Wells defeat.
Rafael Nadal cruises past British star Dan Evans in straight sets at Indian Wells to reach the last 16 and extend his superb unbeaten run to 17 matches as he sets up clash against Reilly Opelka in the next round
15/03/22 07:33Rafael Nadal, who hit back from 5-2 down in the deciding set against USA's Sebastian Korda in the previous round, won 7-5 6-3 against the British number two.
Rafael Nadal's incredible Australian Open victory is inspiring Brownlow winner Nat Fyfe as he fights back after ending up in a 'dark place' due to horror injury battle
10/03/22 21:34AFL champion Nat Fyfe watched on in awe as Rafael Nadal overcame the odds to win the Australian Open - and now the Fremantle captain will use the Spanish superstar as inspiration.
'I hope I live to reach 100. I have to survive this': World's oldest tennis player who has played with Rafael Nadal reveals he is STAYING in war torn Ukraine and that he 'isn't afraid of anyone' as he dreams of returning to the court
08/03/22 09:27Four months after 97-year-old amateur Leonid Stanislavskyi's dreams came true when he played with 21-times Grand Slam champion Nadal, the Ukrainian is enduring his worst nightmare in Kharkiv.
British No 1 Cam Norrie looks to keep up remarkable start to 2022 as he aims to defend his Indian Wells title despite Mexico Open final defeat to in-form Rafael Nadal
27/02/22 23:11British No 1 Cam Norrie heads to the California desert where, he caused a shock by taking the title last October. He returns barely five months later, having banished his poor start to the season.
Rafael Nadal defeats British No 1 Cam Norrie to seal his fourth Mexican Open title and continue his PERFECT season - with victory in Acapulco his 15th straight win... and he's yet to lose in 2022!
27/02/22 07:32Norrie was the first to drop his serve in the contest, as a couple of unforced errors from the British sixth seed and a perfectly executed passing shot from Nadal gave the Spaniard a 3-2 lead in the first set.
British No 1 Cam Norrie produces one of the biggest wins of his CAREER to beat world No 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas and reach the final of the Mexican Open... but it's Rafael Nadal up next!
26/02/22 10:34Norrie won 6-4 6-4 in Acapulco to prevent world No 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas from reaching a second straight final and book a meeting with Rafa Nadal.
'I feel liberated... it's incredible energy!': Rafael Nadal says he's able to play 'without limitations' for the first time in 18 MONTHS, as he beats Daniil Medvedev again to set up a Mexican Open showdown with Cam Norrie
26/02/22 08:43Nadal survived a second-set fightback from Medvedev, who will overtake Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings on Monday.
Rafael Nadal makes history with his BEST EVER start to a season after demolishing Stefan Kozlov in straight sets for his 12th successive win and a spot in the Mexican Open quarter-finals
24/02/22 06:16Barring a brief period in the second set when he converted his only break point chance on the night, Kozlov was no match for Nadal, whose previous best start to a season was 11-0 back in 2014.
The wait goes on! Andy Murray's bid to reach 700 wins on the ATP Tour comes to an abrupt halt in Dubai against world No 10 Jannik Sinner with the 20-year-old Italian breezing through to the quarter-finals in straight sets
23/02/22 11:57Jannik Sinner, 20, is the fourth seed at this event in Dubai and the Italian showed all his prowess with some aggressive hitting to win 7-5, 6-2, sealing his spot in the quarter-finals.
Rafael Nadal makes a winning return to the court in his first match since claiming his record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open by securing a straight-sets win at the Mexican Open
23/02/22 06:41Nadal defeated American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Mexican Open in Acapulco, bringing his winning streak to 11 - the equal best start to an ATP Tour during his career.
MIKE DICKSON: Novak Djokovic could ruin his chances of becoming the GOAT by refusing to take the vaccine… it is a strange hill to die on for a player who is so desperate to be loved
15/02/22 22:30MIKE DICKSON: Novak Djokovic's stubbornness has got him over the line in several tight matches. However, his refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccine is a strange hill for his legacy to die on.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer WILL reunite as part of Team Europe in the Laver Cup with both tennis legends keen to rekindle 'Fedal' doubles pairing for just the second time ever
03/02/22 11:21Tennis fans could see Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer team up one more time after Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday that the duo will be part of Team Europe's title this year.
Novak Djokovic's biographer claims the Serb WILL now take the Covid vaccine after his dramatic deportation from Australia - because he then had to watch Rafa Nadal move clear of him and Roger Federer in the battle to be the Greatest of All Time
02/02/22 13:27Novak Djokovic's biographer has claimed the Serbian will now take his Covid-19 jab and that he has been influenced by Rafael Nadal winning a 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
MIKE DICKSON: Rafael Nadal's marathon Australian Open triumph left him 'destroyed' and the Spaniard knows he has a finite career in front of him, but the veteran showed just how difficult it is for the best young players to beat their illustrious elders
31/01/22 15:44Parading the Australian Open trophy after his incredible victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, 35-year-old Rafael Nadal dropped more hints that he has a finite career in front of him.
Rafael Nadal says he will cherish his historic Australian Open triumph because 'the chances are less' to win it again due to age and injuries - as men's tennis' most decorated singles champ plans to celebrate with family before deciding 'what's next'
31/01/22 09:25Rafael Nadal will savour his historic and unexpected Australian Open triumph before turning his thoughts to what comes next.
How a who's who of Aussie showbiz, sport and politics packed the stands to watch the Australian Open men's final - but almost NONE turned up to watch Ash Barty's 44-YEAR drought-breaking victory
31/01/22 04:42There were conspicuously fewer A-listers at Melbourne Park on Saturday night, when local hero Ash Barty broke Australia's longstanding title drought, compared to Rafael Nadal's victory.
Is this the moment that turned the match? Daniil Medvedev had a petty dummy spit to the umpire about the ball kids just before the Australian Open final swung to Rafael Nadal
31/01/22 02:28When he was up 4-3 in the third set, and up by two sets Medvedev blew up seemingly about ballkids not having enough balls to provide him, which was impacting his flow.
Nick Kyrgios celebrates his Australian Open doubles victory by taking his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi out to a lavish dinner in a sports car - before basting his vanquished opponent as 'less interesting than watching paint dry'
31/01/22 02:21Nick Kygrios and girlfriend Costeen Hatzi enjoyed a lavish dinner at an exclusive Sydney restaurant while teammate Thanasi Kokkinakis tore up Melbourne's nightclubs after their Aus Open win.
Australian Open 'villain' Daniil Medvedev rolls his eyes and mocks Tennis Australia boss as she praises his fighting spirit after epic five-set final loss to Rafael Nadal
31/01/22 00:16The Australian Open enemy no.1 inflamed tensions further following his five-set final loss on Sunday, rolling his eyes at officials before unleashing in an extraordinary press conference.
Rafael Nadal made it a record Grand Slam to remember after sensational Australian Open triumph, while Novak Djokovic's future remains uncertain after fallout from Covid controversy... all the highs and lows from Melbourne
30/01/22 22:30MIKE DICKSON: The performances of Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty and others meant that the event can be remembered for something other than court cases and deportations.
MIKE DICKSON: Rafael Nadal's incredible Australian Open comeback victory was reminiscent of his heroic triumph over Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2008… and delivered another punch on the nose to Novak Djokovic
30/01/22 22:30MIKE DICKSON: There have been times since when he has come close, but there has been nothing to compare with how he managed to close out what had been a troubled 2022 Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer hail Rafael Nadal's 'fighting spirit' as the Spaniard goes past his rivals to win his 21st Grand Slam after thrilling comeback against Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final
30/01/22 16:39Nadal fought back from two sets down in Melbourne to defeat Russia 's Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 after an epic marathon lasting five hours and 24 minutes.
Rafael Nadal thanks 'amazing' fans after becoming Australian Open champion by beating Daniil Medvedev in epic final... having feared his tennis career was over after 'low moments' in the last 18 months
30/01/22 15:25An emotional Rafael Nadal thanked his team, family and supporters after coming from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian final in Melbourne.
'I thank my wife but I think maybe the TV is broken now!': Daniil Medvedev jokes with the crowd even after losing an epic Australian Open final to Rafael Nadal
30/01/22 15:19The losing Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev was able to see the lighter side despite being two sets up against the eventual winner and now record-holder Rafa Nadal
David de Gea leads sport stars' reactions to 'genius' Rafael Nadal's incredible comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final to seal a record 21st Grand Slam
30/01/22 14:56Stars from across the sporting world have taken to social media to honour Rafael Nadal following his stunning Australian Open victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Crowd ERUPTS as fan-favourite Rafael Nadal triumphs in epic Australian Open final to become first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles - coming from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev
30/01/22 14:15Rafael Nadal has become the most successful men's tennis player of all time with a record 21 Grand Slams in an epic five set thriller at the Australian Open.
Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes and girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel make rare public appearance as they cuddle up at Rafael Nadal's Australian Open match in Melbourne
30/01/22 13:32Justin Hemmes popped along to the tennis on Sunday.
Anthony Albanese laps up Australian Open final with his girlfriend while Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews are both absent - after Djokovic deportation saga threatened to derail the tournament
30/01/22 11:52Opposition leader Anthony Albanese was among a long list of Australian celebrities who graced the grandstands at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night for the men's singles final.
Wild moment a pro-refugee protester LEAPS three metres onto the Australian Open court during the men's final - before swiftly being seized by security
30/01/22 10:37A protester has dramatically thrown themselves three metres onto the Australian Open court during the men's final.
Actor Eric Bana enjoys a laugh with wife Rebecca Gleeson and daughter Sophia at Rafael Nadal's Australian Open match in Melbourne
30/01/22 09:54Eric Bana was taking in a spot of tennis on Sunday.
Remarkable moment Australian Open crowd BOO 'villain' Medvedev as he arrives on court to take on fan favourite Nadal
30/01/22 09:50Daniil Medvedev has been given a brutal reception at the Australian Open final on Sunday night with parts of the Rod Laver Arena crowd booing the world No.2 as he took the court against Rafael Nadal.
Why this revealing behind-the-scenes picture could mean a DISASTER for Nadal in tonight's Australian Open final
30/01/22 08:06Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal's chance at securing a historic 21 grand slam title win in tonight's Australia Open final could be in jeopardy.
Candice and David Warner look smitten with one another as they enjoy a date night at the Australian Open men's singles final
30/01/22 07:42The sporting power couple enjoyed a date night at the Australian Open men's singles final in Melbourne on Sunday, with Candice showing off her fit figure in a chic black and white ensemble.
Rafael Nadal WINS the Australian Open after a storming fightback from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev in a 5 hours, 24 minute epic - as the Spaniard overtakes Federer and Djokovic with an historic 21st Grand Slam title
30/01/22 07:30MIKE DICKSON: The 35-year-old Spaniard scored arguably the most dramatic win of his career by coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 7-5 before a delirious crowd.
Daniil Medvedev used to pretend he was playing Rafael Nadal as a boy and now the Russian is out to stop his hero at the Australian Open from making history as the Spaniard eyes a record 21st Grand Slam title
30/01/22 06:42As a boy, Daniil Medvedev used to pretend he was up against the man facing him in today's Australian Open final, Rafael Nadal. Now he can potentially change the course of tennis history.
Rafael Nadal was ready to retire from a sport which has been his life barely two months ago... now he's in the Australian Open final and just one victory away from Grand Slam No 21!
28/01/22 22:31In a state of despair, there was zero expectation that by the end of January he might be taking the lead in the epic battle with his two great rivals to see who will end up with the most Grand Slam titles.
Daniil Medvedev reaches the Australian Open final for the second straight year by edging past Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets to complete final line-up against Rafael Nadal
28/01/22 11:26The Russian second seed set up an Australian Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal as he Russian held off Greek rival Stefanos Tsitsipas with a four-set semi-final victory.
On the brink of HISTORY! Rafael Nadal in tears as he moves to within one match of winning his 21st Grand Slam, one more than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, after beating Matteo Berrettini in four sets in the Australian Open semi-finals
28/01/22 06:47The Spaniard, 35, who didn't even know if he would make the first Slam of the year a few months ago because of a foot issue, won 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3. He has reached his 29th Grand Slam final.
MIKE DICKSON: Rafael Nadal's tardiness and obsessive rituals slow the game down and upset his rivals like Denis Shapovalov... but they are NOT illegal
25/01/22 22:30INSIGHT BY MIKE DICKSON: Shapovalov's 'corrupt' outburst at umpire Bernardes was triggered by Nadal being late off his chair at the start of second set when the Canadian was ready to serve.
Rafael Nadal wins a bad-tempered five-set Australian Open quarter-final, with Denis Shapovalov telling the umpire 'you're all CORRUPT' and smashing his racket in a fury over his rival's slow play
25/01/22 07:40Nadal, looking for just his second title in Melbourne, raced into a 2-0 lead after winning the opening sets 6-3, 6-4 but he was pegged back by Shapovalov before winning it in the fifth.
Incredible moment Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov accuses Australian Open umpire of being 'CORRUPT ' - as he crashes out in match with Rafael Nadal
25/01/22 05:08Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov has lost the plot on court at the Australian Open, accusing a chair umpire of being corrupt.
BORIS BECKER: Classy Rafael Nadal can cash in on the Novak Djokovic drama and claim 21st Grand Slam in Australia this week... and why Emma Raducanu needs more events to become a genuine superstar
23/01/22 22:30BORIS BECKER: Novak Djokovic not playing this Australian Open has changed the event's whole dynamic, in the same way that Rafael Nadal not playing in Paris would alter the French Open.
Rafael Nadal defeats Adrian Mannarino in straight sets to move into the Australian Open quarter-final and keep dream of first title Down Under in 13 years alive, as he remains on course for a men's record 21st Grand Slam
23/01/22 09:32The Spaniard is aiming to move past Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the men's singles player with the most grand slam title and took another step towards that on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal reaches the Australian Open last 16 after beating Karen Khachanov in four sets to reach the fourth round for a 15th time
21/01/22 13:43Rafael Nadal dropped his first set of the tournament but recovered to defeat Karen Khachanov and reach the fourth round in Melbourne for a 15th time.
Rafael Nadal becomes the ONLY Australian Open champion left in the men's field after breezing past Yannick Hanfmann in Melbourne
19/01/22 22:33An unexpected opportunity has opened up for Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open. The 35-year-old is the only previous Melbourne champion in the men's field.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Ruthless Rafa Nadal brings calm to the Australian Open after the Novak Djokovic storm... with the elephant out of the room, he breezed into round two as he hunts for his 21st Grand Slam
17/01/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: Rafa Nadal entered the court and the gentleman with the large Serbian flag rose from his front-row seat. It seemed there could be trouble.
'If Novak Djokovic is playing here, it is better for everybody': Rafa Nadal refuses to bask in his rival's deportation from Australia after he steamrolls Marcos Giron in straight sets to advance in Melbourne
17/01/22 09:01Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, even if it means he has a clearer shot at the Grand Slam title record this month.
Extraordinary transformation of youngest athlete in the Australian Open, 18, who is being compared to Rafael Nadal (with his singlets, at least) as he powers into the second round
17/01/22 05:42The 31st-seeded Spaniard was noticeably more muscular than he was at Melbourne Park a year ago as he comfortably defeated Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabillo 6-2 6-2 6-3 on Monday.
'If you want to play professional tennis, you NEED to get vaccinated': Tim Henman insists 'decisions have consequences' after Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia - and adds that visa saga has been a 'bad look for EVERYONE'
16/01/22 17:41EXCLUSIVE: Whilst Djokovic was on the next plane home, former British No 1 Henman insisted that as a professional tennis player now, it has become a reality that 'you need to get vaccinated'.
'I do not agree with a lot of things he did': Rafael Nadal criticises rival Novak Djokovic and insists the Australian Open will be a success 'with or without him' as the Serb prepares to learn whether he will be allowed to play
15/01/22 09:29The 34-year-old is set to find out whether he will be deported at a hearing at 10:30pm on Saturday (UK time), only hours before the tournament, which he has won nine times, is due to get underway.
Novak Djokovic IS in the first round draw for the Australian Open despite No 1 seed's wait for final decision on whether he will be deported... while Emma Raducanu is handed clash against Sloane Stephens
13/01/22 06:24The nine-time Melbourne champion, who is the No 1 seed for the upcoming Slam, is waiting for the Australian federal government to decide if he will be deported for lying on his visa form.
Anti-vaxxer Novak Djokovic hits the practice courts as he edges closer to playing at the Australian Open with no visa decision from the immigration minister today - but the tennis superstar is not in the clear yet
11/01/22 07:33Novak Djokovic was on court at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne today, training alongside 18-year-old Australian James McCabe (pictured) as his fate at the Open continues to hang in the balance.
Rafael Nadal labels the Novak Djokovic visa row a 'circus' and jokes he'd rather the nine-time Australian Open winner did NOT play in Melbourne - and says he thinks EVERYONE should be vaccinated
10/01/22 10:48Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to pursue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal claims he is a serious contender for the upcoming Australian Open as he insists he is 'very lucky' and couldn't 'be happier' following his recovery from Covid
09/01/22 22:31Nadal has not played on the regular tour since August due to foot problems and contracted Covid while playing an exhibition in Abu Dhabi in mid-December.
'They are trying to CRUCIFY Novak in the same way as Jesus!': Djokovic's parents launch blistering attack on Australian authorities... with World No 1 holed up in 'bug-infested' hotel used to house refugees after vaccine exemption was rejected
06/01/22 22:31With Djokovic confined to accommodation in Melbourne where the food has been described as maggot-ridden, it emerged the paperwork supporting his visa on the basis of an exemption was flimsy.
'Get vaccinated': Rafael Nadal issues stunning rebuke to Novak Djokovic as the Grand Slam champion pleads his case in court - and faces being deported from Australia
06/01/22 07:11Rafael Nadal weighed into Novak Djokovic's Australian Open saga on Thursday with a blatant message for his biggest rival.
Rafael Nadal heads Down Under as the 20-time Grand Slam champion recovers from Covid to arrive in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open - but doubts remain over world No 1 Novak Djokovic's participation
31/12/21 08:49Rafa Nadal took to social media on Friday morning to show him stood on court inside the Rod Laver Arena, ending fears the first Slam of the year would go on without tennis' famed 'Big Three'.
Rafael Nadal tests positive for Covid after arriving home in Spain from his comeback tournament in Abu Dhabi - where he spent time with former King of Spain Juan Carlos - and he 'cannot guarantee' playing at the Australian Open next month
20/12/21 11:33The 20-time Grand Slam champion said he was having some 'unpleasant moments' but was hoping to feel better soon and would keep people informed about his plans over future tournaments.
Rafael Nadal admits he 'cannot guarantee' his place at the Australian Open as 20-time Grand Slam champion says 'things are difficult and I accept that' after stepping up his recovery from a foot injury
19/12/21 22:30Nadal, 35, spent four months on the sidelines with a foot injury after defeat in the semi-finals at Roland Garros. He was forced to skip Wimbledon, the Tokyo Olympics and the US Open.
Rafael Nadal 'can't guarantee' that he will compete at next month's Australian Open despite making his comeback in Abu Dhabi after four-month layoff due to foot injury
19/12/21 11:37Spain's Rafa Nadal said he cannot guarantee he will make the trip to Melbourne for next month's Australian Open after returning to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
Andy Murray reveals he is clearer in how he wants to play next year after reaching final of Mubadala World Tennis Championship: 'It was a good week for me'
18/12/21 23:59Murray was denied a third title at the exhibition event in Abu Dhabi, having won in 2009 and 2015, after being outgunned by Andrey Rublev, who prevailed 6-4 7-6 (2) on Saturday evening.
It's the Battle of the 'OLD MEN' as Andy Murray faces Rafael Nadal on Friday for the first time in over FIVE years at Abu Dhabi's unofficial Mubadala World Tennis Championships
16/12/21 22:30Murray's match-up with Nadal will be in the unofficial Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi, where the 34-year-old Scot defeated British No 2 Dan Evans 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday.
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi bids an emotional farewell to the sport - as Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Tom Cruise pay tribute to the greatest motorbike racer of all time - after his 26-year career ends at the Valencia GP
14/11/21 22:30Brazil football legend Ronaldo, a close friend, waved the chequered flag and video messages from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Tom Cruise and Gianluigi Buffon were broadcast to the crowd.
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
