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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola twitchy about several potential summer departures
29/07/23 21:30
The view as Pep Guardiola (pictured) opened his curtains in Tokyo last week was not a bad one. Right beneath the five-star Conrad Hotel stands the famous Hamarikyu Gardens. Sixty-one acres of serenity, and one of the oldest gardens in Japan, it once served as an imperial retreat. Slightly different these days: Erling Haaland and John Stones went sunbathing one afternoon; Phil Foden and Nathan Ake had a wander around too. It's in a permanent state of tranquillity, something Manchester City's manager and his sporting director Txiki Begiristain would not mind right now. Guardiola admitted seven days ago that he had no clue what his squad will look like come the end of this window....read
Pep Guardiola warns football's top stars are no longer out of reach for Saudi Arabia as he admits Man City wanted to keep Riyad Mahrez but were powerless to stop his £30m transfer to Al-Ahli
29/07/23 10:38JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: Pep admitted that the Saudi Pro League's financial muscle can no longer be ignored after Manchester City were powerless to stop Riyad Mahrez leaving.
Riyad Mahrez completes his £30m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, as he hails 'unforgettable' five-year stay at Manchester City
28/07/23 11:30JACK GAUGHAN: The winger lifted four Premier League titles, the Champions League and five domestic cups with City, scoring 78 goals across 236 appearances.
Fulham manager Marco Silva reveals he HAS given Saudi Arabia side Al-Ahli an answer over his mega £40m contract offer... but refuses to reveal what it is
22/07/23 22:35CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Silva was speaking about his future for the first time on Saturday evening and he refused to definitively shut down talk of him quitting Craven Cottage.
Manchester City new boy Mateo Kovacic performs a mortifying initiation for his new team-mates in Tokyo as Erling Haaland thanks him for a 'birthday song' as he turns 23
21/07/23 17:40The City team are currently in Japan for pre-season after their squad reunited following breaks for the summer, and will face J League side Yokohama FM in their first game of the summer.
Arsenal star Thomas Partey targeted by Al-Ahli as Saudi Pro League side continue Premier League recruitment drive with Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin set to sign
20/07/23 15:56SIMON JONES: Al Ahli are continuing their Premier League recruitment drive this summer by targeting Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey as well as Fulham boss Marco Silva.
Riyad Mahrez set to complete move to Al-Ahli after Saudi Pro League outfit had £30m offer accepted for Man City winger - as Algerian ends fairytale Premier League tenure
19/07/23 16:45SIMON JONES: The Saudi outfit had earlier upped their starting bid of £18.5m to £27m but have been forced to go higher still after the Citizens rejected both proposals.
Al Ahli make improved £27m bid for Riyad Mahrez as Saudi club aim to pair him with Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin - but Man City are holding out for £30m
19/07/23 14:07The bid is understood to be £23.2m plus £3.8m in bonuses but City are holding out for their £30m valuation. City previously turned down an £18m offer for the Algerian ace.
Manchester City will consider a move for Barcelona's Raphinha if Riyad Mahrez leaves for Saudi after drawing up a list of potential replacements... despite rejecting Al-Ahli's £18m bid
19/07/23 14:07Premier League champions Manchester City will look to bring in another winger if Riyad Mahrez departs this summer.
Manchester City turn down Al-Ahli's £18m bid for winger Riyad Mahrez but expect the Saudi club to improve their offer... and plan talks with Kyle Walker amid Bayern Munich interest
17/07/23 21:47Manchester City have turned down a bid of £18m from Al Ahli for Riyad Mahrez and are awaiting an improved offer. The winger has accepted personal terms with the Saudi Arabian club.
Man City are eyeing up highly-rated Lyon defender Abdoulaye Ndiaye plus Josko Gvardiol - but Pep Guardiola wants to resolve potential Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez exits first
17/07/23 12:53The 21-year-old defender Ndiaye has been impressing on loan with Ligue 2 Bastia drawing attention from a number of clubs mindful of Lyon's financial issues.
Al-Ahli are expected to agree a £30m deal with Manchester City for Riyad Mahrez this week with winger having already agreed personal terms
16/07/23 22:17The 32-year-old winger - who won the treble with City last month - has two years remaining on his current contract at the Etihad but has agreed personal terms with Al-Ahli.Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez 'has agreed personal terms with Saudi club Al-Ahli'... with Pep Guardiola's side set to receive a £30m offer for the Algerian winger
16/07/23 08:27The 32-year-old winger - who won a historic treble with City last month - has two years remaining on his current contract at the Etihad but could become the latest big name to move to the Middle East.
Manchester United re-open talks with Inter Milan over Andre Onana and are hopeful of sealing a deal before they leave for the US next week... with the clubs £6m apart in valuation but Italians needing funds to sign Romelu Lukaku
13/07/23 19:34CHRIS WHEELER: United boss Erik ten Hag is determined to sign his former Ajax keeper, and Inter need the cash to complete the permanent signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku .
Al-Ahli 'are preparing a £30m offer for Riyad Mahrez' as the Saudi Pro League continues its pursuit of top Premier League stars... but Man City 'are not keen' on losing the Algerian winger
13/07/23 13:05Mail Sport reported last month that Riyad Mahrez is interested in ending his career in Saudi and it has now been claimed that Al-Ahli are ready to firm their interest up with an offer of £30million.
Karim Benzema, Neymar and Sadio Mane have all made the switch to the Middle East so far, with the window set to close TONIGHT: Your comprehensive Saudi Arabia transfer list of all the big summer moves in 2023
30/06/23 11:16Follow all of the latest major completed deals involving Saudi Arabia sides throughout the summer transfer window with our constantly updated transfer tracker.
Riyad Mahrez will be the next target for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after Roberto Firmino and Edouard Mendy with the Man City star to be offered £43m-a-year plus bonuses
26/06/23 12:48Mendy is set to become the latest Chelsea player to switch to the Saudi Pro League - following in the footsteps of N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly, as Firmino will undergo a medical at Al-Ahli.
Saudi Arabia's cash-rich league is muscling in on the transfer market and Ronaldo, Benzema and Kante are just the start... meet the 'dream team' of top stars who could end up in the gulf state
13/06/23 19:00Several other major names from European football over the past decade are being touted for moves, with N'Golo Kante expected to be the next, imminently joining Benzema as a teammate.
Here come the WAGs! Annie Kilner and Taylor Ward inject glamour to Manchester City's treble celebrations as they join their partners Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez for a night out
13/06/23 07:40The team made history by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League Final, earning a historic treble for the club.
Saudi side Al-Ahli 'plot move for Riyad Mahrez with winger to be offered a three-year deal worth more than £85MILLION - as chiefs eye Man City star after missing out on Lionel Messi'
12/06/23 09:09As reported by Foot Mercato, a delegation including Al-Ahli chairman Waleed Muath has been in London to discuss the possibility of deals regarding several players.
Let's hear it for the boys! Manchester City's WAGs take to Instagram to celebrate treble-winning squad after historic 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul
11/06/23 14:38Manchester City were crowned winners as they sealed a victory over Inter Milan and were named champions of Europe. The wives and girlfriends of the players are now in celebration mode.
Cristiano Ronaldo claims his £175m-a-year Saudi move opened 'a box' for Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante to follow... as he insists 'I am 1,000 per cent sure' many more will follow
08/06/23 12:48Since then, Saudi Pro League clubs have become more involved in the European transfer market, repeatedly being linked with moves for some of football's biggest talents.
Man City star Riyad Mahrez 'is wanted by Saudi club Al-Ahli' - but they must stump up a fee with Premier League champions adamant 'Algerian star will not leave for free'
08/06/23 09:47Mahrez has become the latest big-name star to have been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, although Al-Ahli have reportedly not made an official approach to Man City at this stage.
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is crowned TOP SCORER in the FA Cup this season after hitting nine in Welsh side's run to the fourth round... and he toasts Golden Ball win alongside co-owner Ryan Reynolds at Wembley!
03/06/23 17:14Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has been crowned as the FA Cup top scorer this season with the forward's nine goals helping the Welsh side reach the fourth round.
OLIVER HOLT: If Arsenal of 2003-04 were the Invincibles, Manchester City have become the Untouchables - Pep Guardiola's side treated their 1-0 win over Chelsea as an exhibition and it wouldn't be a surprise if they won seven-straight Premier Leagues
21/05/23 16:55OLIVER HOLT: They waited outside the Etihad in the blazing sunshine before the game against Chelsea. They came for Sunday's coronation and they held up flares which turned the air sky blue.
SEASON RATINGS: Erling Haaland's record-breaking goals and Kevin De Bruyne's magic have fired Man City to another Premier League title, while Kalvin Phillips flopped in his first season and Joao Cancelo played his way out of the Etihad
20/05/23 18:31Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne also stood out at times, while Rodri featured more often than any other outfield player as he held down the fort in the middle of the park throughout the campaign.
JACK GAUGHAN: Pep's Fab Four! John Stones has embodied their turnaround, Kyle Walker is undroppable, Jack Grealish is reaching new levels and Phil Foden still has moments of genius... an English core is driving Man City's historic treble push
18/05/23 08:23JACK GAUGHAN: John Stones ran the opening 25 minutes of the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Etihad on Wednesday evening; Real Madrid had no clue how to deal with him.
Arsenal DO have a champion's mentality after comeback, Spurs' defence is NON-existent and cup specialists Man United aren't convincing... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Premier League and FA Cup
24/04/23 20:00League leaders Arsenal dropped more points despite an extraordinary comeback against Southampton, while their rivals Tottenham were mauled 6-1 by Europe-chasing rivals Newcastle.
Man City kept their treble hopes alive with their FA Cup win over Sheffield United... to see Erling Haaland so pumped up suggests they are ready to dial it up to turbo in what could become a Premier League classic against Arsenal
23/04/23 21:30JACK GAUGHAN: Sixty-eight minutes had elapsed when Erling Haaland's day was done. Probably 23 minutes longer than Manchester City originally would have hoped.
Pep Guardiola reveals Riyad Mahrez was 'grumpy' over a lack of game time before his FA Cup semi-final hat-trick, with the Man City boss hailing the winger's 'decisive' contribution
23/04/23 07:53Pep Guardiola has revealed Riyad Mahrez had been 'grumpy' with him over his lack of game time for Manchester City, prior to scoring a hat-trick against Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-final.
'That's an incredible run and goal! Wow!': Man City fans rave about Riyad Mahrez's superb solo strike in FA Cup semi win over Sheffield United... as they boast that 'Arsenal aren't ready' ahead of Premier League title showdown after winger's hat-trick
22/04/23 18:37Fans have taken to social media to rave about Riyad Mahrez's second goal as Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners over Sheffield United to book their place in this year's FA Cup Final.
PLAYER RATINGS: Riyad Mahrez steals the show after scoring all three in Man City's 3-0 win over Sheffield United at Wembley... as John Fleck and Daniel Jebbison struggle in Blades defeat
22/04/23 18:32Pep Guardiola's side secured the win at Wembley thanks to a hat-trick from Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez on the day, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
CHRIS SUTTON: Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world... seriously! Mo Salah's lost his edge this season, Riyad Mahrez is incredible but behind the Arsenal star - and Antony doesn't even enter the conversation
28/03/23 10:09CHRIS SUTTON: Saka is only 21 and it is his decision-making that impresses me most. He knows when to dribble and the ball stays glued to his foot. He knows when to lay it off and make a run.
Algeria secure Africa Cup of Nations qualification with victory over Niger, while Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau and Ghana are held by Angola
27/03/23 21:57AFCON QUALIFIERS ROUND-UP: Algeria joined Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast in having already qualified for the tournament, which will take place between January and February next year.
Referees are told to PAUSE Premier League evening matches to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast with liquids and energy gels on the touchline after sundown
21/03/23 10:51The holy period of Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is set to start on Wednesday and will end on the evening of Friday April 21.
The battle between Erling Haaland and Josko Gvardiol, Rodri attempting to halt Leipzig counter attacks and the left side of Pep Guardiola's defence... where Man City and RB Leipzig's Champions League last-16 second leg will be won and lost
13/03/23 22:30JACK GAUGHAN: Josko Gvardiol cancelled out Riyad Mahrez's opener at the Red Bull Arena last month as Pep Guardiola's side resume their pursuit of the one trophy that has continued to elude them.
'I love to play football and when I don't I'm a bit frustrated': Phil Foden says his recent spell out of the Man City team has 'been one of the worst parts of my CAREER', after his double helped seal FA Cup progress
28/02/23 22:35Following Tuesday night's FA Cup action, the 22-year-old revealed that he has been struggling with 'one of the worst parts' of his meteoric rise as one of the brightest young talents in the game at City.
INTERVIEW: Nigel Pearson admits his time in charge of Bristol City has been 'really tough' but believes 'anything is possible' in FA Cup clash against Manchester City... and he's looking forward to a reunion with Riyad Mahrez
27/02/23 17:08Pearson's in good spirits as we sit at a quiet table in the Avon Gorge hotel on the day he celebrated his two-year anniversary in charge of Bristol City.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Phil Foden is the club's 'diamond' despite falling out-of-favour over recent weeks... as he reveals the England star is training like an 'animal' to rediscover his best form
24/02/23 23:14JACK GAUGHAN: Out-of-sorts Foden has started just a third of City's matches since the World Cup, amid struggles with an ankle injury. 'He made an incredible effort, playing with pain,' Guardiola said.
'I said, "Forget about our domination, this is not going to happen in the second half"': Pep Guardiola says he KNEW RB Leipzig would come back at Man City and insists their heads shouldn't be down after 1-1 draw
23/02/23 00:39Guardiola insisted he always knew that coming to the Bundesliga high-fliers would be a tricky away match and had predicted that the tie would remain in the balance ahead of the second leg.
Owen Hargreaves says Manchester City 'lacked a bit of intensity' in the second half of their Champions League draw against RB Leipzig - and says Pep Guardiola will be frustrated his stars didn't 'finish the job' in the first leg
22/02/23 23:16Former Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves related to Pep Guardiola's frustration after his side's second half showing against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
THE NOTEBOOK: RB Leipzig say thanks to Man United flop Ralf Rangnick and Josko Gvardiol's leap for the equaliser was extraordinary... but Erling Haaland was surplus to requirements in dominant first-half for Man City
22/02/23 22:31ROB DRAPER IN LEIPZIG: Here are some of the things you may have missed as Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
'There's only ONE winner there': Martin Keown hails 'dominant' Josko Gvardiol as defender soars above Ruben Dias to head RB Leipzig level against Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 clash
22/02/23 22:03Gvardiol equalised for the hosts in the second half of the first leg as he soared above City counterpart Ruben Dias to meet Halstenberg's cross following a short corner.
RB Leipzig 1-1 Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol soars to head Germans level in Champions League last-16 tie after Riyad Mahrez fired early opener... as Erling Haaland's killer touch eludes him again
22/02/23 21:52JACK GAUGHAN AT RED BULL ARENA: Nothing is coming especially easy for Man City at the moment. Not for a full 90 minutes, anyway, and it is something they must fight through.
'We are built for these special moments': Riyad Mahrez claims Manchester City CAN finally win the Champions League this season... as Pep Guardiola insists his side are in for a 'really tough' last-16 tie against RB Leipzig
21/02/23 19:48JACK GAUGHAN IN LEIPZIG: In the absence of the talismanic Kevin De Bruyne - left back home unwell along with defender Aymeric Laporte - they need somebody else to step up on Wednesday.
Taylor Ward and footballer husband Riyad Mahrez bag themselves a parking ticket while shopping in Manchester with their baby daughter... but match in monochrome outfits
17/02/23 09:53Taylor Ward and her footballer husband Riyad Mahrez headed out wearing matching monochrome outfits as they shopped in Manchester with their baby daughter.
'Has it landed yet?': Riyad Mahrez makes fun of himself in hilarious Twitter exchange as the Man City winger sees the funny side of his dreadful miss against Aston Villa
13/02/23 13:07Man City winger Riyad Mahrez has seen the light-hearted nature of social media following his startling miss against Aston Villa. The Algerian blazed a golden chance over the bar.
'He's more like Tom Daley!': Roy Keane aims a diving jibe at Jack Grealish after the Manchester City star theatrically won a spot-kick in their 3-1 win over Aston Villa... but the pundit insists it WAS a penalty and says he was 'very clever'
12/02/23 19:05Roy Keane has mocked Jack Grealish for theatrically going to ground in Man City's clash with Aston VIlla, comparing the England star to Olympic diver Tom Daley.
How can Tottenham beat Man City without Antonio Conte? They face a back five headache and must cut out the individual mistakes... while Pep Guardiola's side could look to hit it wide more often to get the best out of Erling Haaland
04/02/23 22:01Tottenham have a strong record against Manchester City - of the big six only Liverpool have lost fewer games against City in their last 10 meetings - but Spurs are bereft of confidence.
Jamie Vardy is the ONLY player left at Leicester from their 5000-1 miracle Premier League title-winning team in 2016... with Christian Fuchs retiring an MLS cult hero and Danny Drinkwater's career in freefall, here's where the stars are TODAY
04/02/23 13:14As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and the legacy of Leicester's title-winning team under Claudio Ranieri has almost entirely left the King Power. Only Jamie Vardy remains.
THREE Gunners defenders, Kevin De Bruyne and Martin Odegaard in midfield, with Riyad Mahrez on the wing... but who else makes Sportsmail's combined Arsenal-Manchester City XI?
27/01/23 16:07By February 15, the seasons of Arsenal and Man City could look very different after they face each other twice in four games. So who makes Sportsmail's combined XI?
Gary Neville believes Manchester United star Antony is too 'predictable' and needs to be more like Man City winger Riyad Mahrez... as he insists the Brazilian has to mix up his game and not always go on his left foot
25/01/23 20:59Antony has largely underwhelmed for United, especially in comparison to the other flank, where Marcus Rashford has been scoring goals for fun since the World Cup break.
Jack Grealish reveals Manchester City's changing room was 'silent for a while' at half-time before they pulled off a superb comeback victory over Tottenham
19/01/23 23:09Pep Guardiola's City were trailing 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal at the Etihad Stadium.
Rio Ferdinand reveals he'd rather face Riyad Mahrez over Bukayo Saka as the Arsenal star is always 'a threat to go behind you'... while Man City's winger likes to 'take little breathers in games'
10/01/23 09:41Arsenal and Manchester City are leading the way in the Premier League, will meet in the FA Cup fourth-round and have two of the best right wingers in Bukayo Saka and Riyad Mahrez.
'It's all fun and games': Jack Grealish insists that it is 'nice when fans give him stick' after he was jeered by Chelsea fans during Manchester City's 1-0 win on Thursday
06/01/23 22:33The Manchester City winger proved instrumental during the slender one-goal victory at Chelsea on Thursday night that took them to within five points of league leaders Arsenal.
Jack Grealish insists Manchester City are 'ready to POUNCE on Arsenal' if the Gunners 'slip up' in the title race... claiming Thursday's win against Chelsea was 'MASSIVE'
06/01/23 22:32The Premier League leaders dropped their first points since October 23 when Newcastle held on for a draw earlier this week, with City then beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola jokes he is 'a GENIUS' after his double substitution lead to Man City's only goal in their win over Chelsea... with Riyad Mahrez's strike reducing the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just five points
06/01/23 00:19Mahrez fired City to a 1-0 win at Chelsea to cut the deficit to the leaders back to five points. Less than three minutes after coming on as substitutes, Jack Grealish teed up Mahrez for the winner.
PLAYER RATINGS: Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish shine for Manchester City in narrow win over Chelsea... but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella struggle as Blues remain 10th
05/01/23 23:07City won 1-0 on Thursday following strong performances from midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish, while Chelsea, saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella struggle.
'He thought the goalkeeper was going to get it at one point - and so did I': Jack Grealish admits both he and Riyad Mahrez expected Kepa to cut out the cross which led to Manchester City's winner against Chelsea
05/01/23 22:40Mahrez scored the only goal of the game as City recorded a third win in a row at Stamford Bridge, although they needed several substitutions to finally impose themselves on the game.
Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Mahrez slots home fellow sub Grealish's cross to move champions five points behind leaders Arsenal as Pep's changes do the trick after a poor first half at Stamford Bridge
05/01/23 17:59IAN LADYMAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: This night was a big one for Pep Guardiola and City. There is an assumption that eventually they will reel in the rogue league leaders Arsenal.
'I think he's a great player and a good guy… I would shake his hand': Jack Grealish infamously mocked Miguel Almiron during Man City's title party, but the surprise star of Newcastle's brilliant season doesn't hold a grudge
21/12/22 18:01EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Miguel Almiron was on a beach in the Maldives in May when he learned of Jack Grealish's witless video and the crass attempt to mock him.
'I'm raring to go': 18-goal Man City star Erling Haaland looks in prime condition as he returns to training ahead of the Premier League's restart and scares his rivals by insisting missing the World Cup has put him in 'the best possible place'
08/12/22 13:25The Norwegian striker has been with Pep Guardiola and other members of the squad at a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi since Monday.
Erling Haaland will spend three weeks away from Man City when the Premier League pauses for the World Cup before Pep Guardiola's squad head off for a warm-weather camp in Abu Dhabi on December 5
11/11/22 22:31City's senior players not involved at the World Cup - including Riyad Mahrez - will jet off for short warm-weather camp in Abu Dhabi along with the club's youngsters on December 5.
'Maybe I learned more off him than he did off me': Pep Guardiola insists there is NO Man City influence on Arsenal's surge to the top of the table and heaps praise on Mikel Arteta... as the Spaniard insists the Gunners have just been 'better' this season
11/11/22 14:30Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously worked with Pep Guardiola as assistant coach at the Etihad for three years from 2016-2019 until he moved to the Emirates.
New mum Taylor Ward steps out on crutches for dinner in Manchester with her footballer husband Riyad Mahrez... four months after giving birth
04/11/22 10:57The social media star was spotted in a leather look mini skirt and eye-catching green jumper, while relying on the walking aids as she left Peter St Kitchen through the backdoor
'They've got a special one there': Owen Hargreaves heaps praise on Julian Alvarez after his strike against Sevilla and reckons he'd be starting more for Man City 'if it wasn't for Erling Haaland'
03/11/22 00:50The 22-year-old, who has scored five times in 17 matches for City this season, was the orchestrator of his side's comeback, teeing up 17-year-old Rico Lewis with an inch-perfect pass.
Newcastle's Almiron is in the form of his life, Granit Xhaka has won over Arsenal fans and Diogo Dalot is on course for a new Man United deal - but who else makes our list of the Premier League's most-improved players?
29/10/22 09:25Alongside a reformed Dalot and rejuvenated Xhaka, Almiron is currently leading the Premier League's most improved player race this campaign, emerging as a key player for Newcastle.
After a staggering 25 misses, a message to Pep Guardiola's penalty flops: Watch Ivan Toney! How studying the Brentford star can help stop Man City's struggles from the spot
26/10/22 21:30After the pleasure of winning their Champions League group on Tuesday, Manchester City fans had an all-too familiar question: why can't our team score penalties?
'Of course it's a problem': Pep Guardiola admits Man City have to improve after they missed yet ANOTHER penalty courtesy of Riyad Mahrez in 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund... meaning they've missed 25 of their 80 spot-kicks under the Spaniard
25/10/22 22:20However, a familiar issue continues to haunt Pep Guardiola's side and this was evident again during their 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in the Champions League.
MATT BARLOW: Miguel Almiron's transformation is among one of the minor miracles Eddie Howe has performed at Newcastle... after the Paraguayan continued his superb run of form with goal at Tottenham
23/10/22 18:30MATT BARLOW: The transformation of Joelinton has quite rightly taken top billing but Miguel Almiron cannot far behind in the list of minor footballing miracles as performed by Eddie Howe.
WAG Taylor Ward bares her midriff in a black Celine co-ord on a post-baby night out with the girls in Manchester
17/10/22 09:34She gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl in July. And at the weekend Taylor Ward enjoyed a night off mummy duties as she took to Manchester's city centre for a girl's evening at fancy dinner spot Mnky Hse.
'The world's gone mad!': Man City star Rodri's SCREAMER against Copenhagen is harshly ruled out by VAR after the ball brushed Riyad Mahrez's hand in the build-up... leaving BT pundits baffled
11/10/22 17:42Rodri looked like he had given Pep Guardiola's side the lead in the 11th minute when he fired home a long-range strike. However, the referee was instructed to check his pitchside monitor.
'I am so upset with him': Pep Guardiola JOKES he is angry with star striker Erling Haaland after the forward scored JUST once in Manchester City's 4-0 demolition of Southampton, taking his season total to 20 goals
08/10/22 19:37Erling Haaland has had a remarkable start to his career at the Etihad, scoring 20 times in just 12 games since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City for £51m.
'It is not true... for Real Madrid or any other team': Pep Guardiola DENIES Erling Haaland has a release clause in his Man City contract, before saying the striker is 'incredibly loved' at the club after scoring two more goals against Copenhagen
05/10/22 23:50Haaland scored City's first two of the night after his hat-trick against Manchester United before an own goal from David Khocholava and second-half strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.
'He's a monster... the guy is unstoppable:' Man City fans drool over another striking masterclass by Erling Haaland as Norway star bags a brace in Champions League rout of Copenhagen
05/10/22 21:36Pep Guardiola's side thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League with Haaland scoring the opening two goals to take his season tally to a remarkable 19 goals in just 11 games.
Taylor Ward steps out for the first time since giving birth as she joins Annie Kilner and Man City WAGs to celebrate Jack Grealish's birthday dinner
05/09/22 08:57The model, 24, put on a leggy display in black hot pants and a matching top with red prints as she headed to The Ivy restaurant with her footballer husband Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City stars hit the town with their partners for an early birthday party for Jack Grealish at The Ivy... with Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker among those out after they dropped points against Aston Villa
05/09/22 08:52Manchester City players hit The Ivy on Sunday night with their partners in an early celebration of Jack Grealish's birthday. Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Kalvin Phillips were there.
'We are built with this mentality': Riyad Mahrez fires title warning to rivals as he insists Manchester City will not become complacent and are as hungry as ever to claim their fifth Premier League crown in six years
23/07/22 21:58JACK GAUGHAN IN WISCONSIN: Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make history as they set out on a bid to win a fifth Premier League title in six years.
'I was waiting for the contract!': Riyad Mahrez jokes he was putting off fixing his smashed phone until he signed a new three-year deal at Manchester City after baffled fans told the winger he 'had the money' to replace his cracked screen
16/07/22 23:55The Algerian winger has extended his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2025, having entered the final year of his previous deal at the start of this month. City jetted off to the USA on Saturday morning.
Man City players have a reason to celebrate as Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker hit the town with Riyad Mahrez after winger signed new-three year deal... as they enjoy downtime before jetting off to America for pre-season
16/07/22 12:12Manchester City players had a reason to celebrate as Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez hit the town on Friday night.
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
