Marc Cucurella has opened up on his struggles at Chelsea since his £62million move in 2022 and revealed that Mauricio Pochettino 's exit from Stamford Bridge was a shock to the entire squad. The 25-year-old is set to start for Spain against England in the final of Euro 2024 following a superb campaign for Luis de la Fuente's side. The Spain boss raised eyebrows in his selection of the left-back ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo after his stunning season in Germany. But Cucurella has repaid his manager's faith with a series of complete performances as Spain have brushed aside all challengers on their way to the Berlin showpiece....read
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Everton 'close to reaching agreement with Tottenham over revised payment structure for Dele Alli'... despite his contract at Goodison Park expiring last month
The Toffees agreed to a complex transfer in January 2022 which would have seen Tottenham receive a significant fee if Alli signed a new deal at Goodison Park.
NBA finalizes $76BILLION extension with ESPN and inks deals with NBC and Amazon... but TNT isn't out of the picture yet
The NBA has upped its reach in the broadcast world, inking an extension with ESPN and signing deals with NBA and Amazon over the next 11 years and worth around $76billion.
Another Liverpool player is 'set to leave' this summer as clear-out under Arne Slot continues… with the Reds 'wanting £8m for the defender after rejecting a £4m bid' for him
Adrian, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara all departed Liverpool last month following the expiration of their contracts and a third player is reportedly set to join them.
Wolves captain Max Kilman set for West Ham medical with £40m offer close to being accepted and new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui eager to be reunited with defender
SIMON JONES: Mail Sport revealed last month how West Ham had targeted the 27-year-old who had been a key performer for coach Julen Lopetegui.
Germany star Ilkay Gundogan gives his verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after the Three Lions' disappointing displays during group stages
Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has given his verdict on England's chances of success at Euro 2024. Prior to the start of the tournament, England were widely seen as the favourites for glory.
West Ham 'REJECT £2m bid from Gremio for Michail Antonio'... as the Hammers striker enters final year of his contract at London Stadium
The Jamaica international is set to enter the final year of his contract and could be part of a massive clearout at West Ham under Julen Lopetegui.
Man United 'hold talks over selling Old Trafford naming rights' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe seeks funding for his bold £2billion 'Wembley of the North' project
In February, Mail Sport revealed Sir Jim Ratcliffe 's £2billion plan to turn Old Trafford into a 'Wembley of the North', with the aim of producing an iconic venue to rival Wembley.
Why is a lad from Bury called Callum Styles playing for Hungary? The 24-year-old has bedded in thanks to a 50 Cent song and shining on the pitch, but what game does he play with Dominik Szoboszlai?
How could this 24-year-old lad, born in Bury and on the books at Barnsley, be playing for a country over 1,000 miles from his birthplace? And what is his role?
Arsenal star 'tells Gunners he will consider LEAVING this summer' a year after signing his new four-year deal... after struggling for starts in the Premier League this season
The 24-year-old penned a new four-year deal at the Emirates last summer after a season in which he made notable contributions to their surprise Premier League title challenge.
Top MLB umpire punished for breaking gambling rules as sport faces next betting scandal in the wake of Shohei Ohtani interpreter drama
Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg has reportedly been disciplined for violating the league's gambling rules. MLB started an investigation into Hoberg during Spring Training.
Cash-strapped Barcelona 'are unable to register NINE senior players for next season' under new boss Hansi Flick... and 'must find £110m by the end of June' to sign new recruits this summer
Barca have been repeatedly sanctioned for their finances following a number of huge transfer deals and several years of mismanagement at the Nou Camp.
Kansas City Chiefs player BJ Thompson, 25, goes into cardiac arrest after having a seizure in a team meeting
Kansas City Chiefs had to postpone OTA practice on Thursday when defensive lineman BJ Thompson had a seizure in a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest.
Liverpool prospect Calvin Ramsay joins Wigan on season-long loan after being restricted to just two appearances for the Reds since joining in 2022
The 20-year old right-back joined Liverpool from Aberdeen for £4.2m in 2022 but injuries hindered his start and he has had spells on loan with Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers.
Man United set to lose highly-rated young winger this summer after he turned down the club's final contract offer
Due to his age United would be due a compensation fee for his development wherever he ends up next. It represents a blow to Erik ten Hag and the coaching team.
Frank Lampard 'emerges as a SHOCK contender to succeed Vincent Kompany at Burnley' after the Belgian completed his move to Bayern Munich
The former Manchester City captain was expected to be part of the Clarets' future after being unable to keep them in the Premier League this season, until the surprise bid from the Bundesliga giants.
Leeds assure fans their club crest and name will remain unchanged after Red Bull purchase a stake in Championship side four days after heartbreaking play-off final defeat
DAVID COVERDALE: Leeds United insist they will not change their name or badge despite Red Bull buying a minority stake in the club and becoming their new shirt sponsors.
Former Chelsea player opens up on harrowing racist abuse he endured at the hands of two coaches as a teenager - including on his FIRST DAY at the club - and reveals one would 'flick our scrotums'
The FA described the situation, which involved young players being racially targeted at the club, as 'vile abuse'. Four ex-players launched civil action against Chelsea, which was settled in 2022.
Caitlin Clark's go-to fast food order revealed after the No. 1 WNBA draft pick got candid in new ESPN+ documentary
The Indiana Fever player, who is starring in the new ESPN+ series Full Court Press, filmed the documentary throughout her final year of college at the University of Iowa before joining the WNBA.
Kieran McKenna 'set to STAY' at Ipswich Town, shunning possible job offers from Man United, Chelsea and Brighton to sign new deal and spearhead their Premier League return
Kieran McKenna is set to shun offers possible job offers from a slew of Premier League teams and sign a new long term deal with Ipswich Town.
Leeds United and Southampton put rivalries on hold on the eve of the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final for British Heart Foundation campaign Every Minute Matters - in a bid to recruit 270,000 people to learn CPR
The two Championship sides will go head-to-head on xx afternoon in the Play-Off final at Wembley in a bid to become the third and final team to earn a place in the Premier League next year.
ESPN viewers slam Chris Paul's Eastern Conference Finals pregame coverage... the same day he was labelled the 'biggest a**hole' in the NBA
ESPN has come under fire for tapping Chris Paul to join the network's pregame coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series kicked off when the Pacers took on the Celtics in Game 1 Tuesday night.
Xander Schauffele's wife reveals she was 'blacking out' during emotional PGA Championship win
It was the greatest moment of her husband Xander Schauffele's career, but Maya says she was 'blacking out' after the 30-year-old's PGA Championship victory.
Napoli 'contact Man United over summer transfer for Mason Greenwood' - with on-loan Getafe forward 'keen to test himself at a higher level next season'
The forward (right) was shipped out from Old Trafford last September after it was mutually agreed he would play no further role with the club following an internal investigation.
REVEALED: Why Ange Postecoglou hit out at Tottenham's 'fragile foundations' in fiery outburst after defeat by Man City with fans keen on explaining Arsenal rivalry to unhappy manager
On Tuesday night, the Australian watched on as his side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Pep Guardiola 's visitors after a brace from Norwegian talisman Erling Haaland .
Premier League clubs to hold vote on SCRAPPING VAR from the start of next season... after Wolves put forward the proposal following fury at multiple decisions this term
A resolution to bin the highly controversial system, introduced in 2019, has been submitted by Wolves in what is a highly significant and potentially historic move.
Minor league baseball game is delayed by bizarre animal encounter... after a TURTLE wanders into the outfield
A Single-A baseball game in Florida was delayed after an unexpected animal wandered into the outfield. Play between Bradenton and St. Lucie was briefly suspended when the reptile took the field.
Jordan Henderson's 'Ajax future is DOUBT already, just four months after joining the Dutch giants… as the England international's nightmare season continues'
Jordan Henderson 's future at Ajax is already in doubt after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League for the second season in a row.
Tom Lockyer hails nation's response to Sky Bet-British Heart Foundation campaign Every Minute Matters after record-breaking start... as 23,000 people sign up for life-saving CPR training
Luton captain Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest back in December during a game, having already suffered an atrial flutter in the Championship play-off final the summer before.
Leading Premier League figure 'wins anonymity in civil case accusing him of historical sexual abuse of a teenage girl'
The figure, who is said to be well-known and is being sued for aggravated damages by a woman who claims she was 15 when the alleged abuse took place, will not be made known to the media.
Liverpool sign Premier League cult hero's wonderkid son on his first professional contract - and he has already scored 90 goals in one season!
He scored 90 goals in a single campaign when playing for the Reds' Under-14s. He is also a USA youth international and scored seven goals to help them reach the CONCACAF U17s final.
Chelsea 'in talks to sign Estevao Willian, 17, from Palmeiras for initial fee of £25m' with the Blues hopeful of finalising deal for Brazilian youngster dubbed 'Messinho'
Mail Sport reported on Monday that Estevao was one of a number of South American talents that Chelsea have been tracking while they are also keen on Georgiy Sudakov.
England Women's cricket coach reveals his team use AI to help pick their team - and shares how technology helped mount last summer's Ashes comeback
LAWRENCE BOOTH: Lewis (pictured) first came across the software, produced by London-based firm PSi, while working for UP Warriorz at the T20 Women's Premier League in India
Man United are 'in talks with Getafe over a second loan deal for Mason Greenwood'... but Red Devils are 'focused on securing a sale' for Old Trafford outcast
Getafe are reportedly negotiating with Manchester United over a potential second loan move for Mason Greenwood, but the Premier League giants would prefer selling him.
Travis and Jason Kelce discuss the perfect BUTT for NFL players... as Kylie Kelce claims her husband has a 'chicken a**'
In the latest episode of their New Heights podcast, the brothers referenced a story from The Athletic that highlighted how players' rear ends play a factor in NFL scouting reports.
Erik ten Hag 'is set to STAY in charge of Man United next season as INEOS pinpoint real reason for struggles'... with Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'unimpressed by alternatives' to the Dutchman
The Red Devils boss (left) has been under increasing pressure this season after a disappointing campaign that has seen them already ruled out of the running for Champions League football.
American TV giant NBC wants two opening day Premier League games played in the US as price of mammoth £2bn TV deal - sparking backlash among fans after 39th game debacle 17 years ago
TV executives and big-name agents in the US are publicly lobbying for 'Manchester United vs Chelsea in New York' as part of a new push to move matches Stateside.
Graeme Souness, David Ginola, Glenn Hoddle and Co team up to launch lifesaving campaign in a bid to recruit 270,000 people to learn CPR - as the football icons open up on their own health scares in brave interviews
Legendary football trio Graeme Souness, David Ginola and Glenn Hoddle have teamed up alongside Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer in a bid to get the nation to learn CPR.
Premier League and National League 'in talks over new cup competition'... just days after controversial decision to scrap FA Cup replays
It was announced last week that FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards starting next season, amid concerns over fixture congestion.
Revealed: Portsmouth fans spread HUMAN ASHES on their pitch in a mid-pitch-invasion ceremony... killing the grass and leaving it damaged for their last game of the season
Thousands of jubilant Pompey fans raced onto the pitch after a 3-2 win over Barnsley on April 16 took the club up into the Championship.
Dave Portnoy brands Atlanta Falcons 'IDIOTS' for picking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 NFL Draft - weeks after signing Kirk Cousins on $180m, four-year deal
Cousins was said to be 'a bit stunned' by the move, according to The Athletic as the Falcons selected a direct rival for his place with the eighth pick of the night.
Revealed: Why Arsenal will replace their club crests on their shirts for next season
The move is motivated by not only the popularity of the symbol among Arsenal supporters, but also a desire to reflect the club's rich history, culture and tradition.
Piers Morgan brands Man United a 'Mickey Mouse club' as Red Devils 'hold talks with Disney over multi-million-dollar documentaries deal' that will focus on their glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson
According to The Athletic , United are looking to strike an agreement with the US streaming giants, but the proposed documentaries would not include coverage of their current plight.
Man City star Jack Grealish opens up on his 'difficult' season under Pep Guardiola... and insists he is still 'playing with confidence' despite not scoring yet in 2024
Jack Grealish admits that this season at Manchester City has been 'difficult' - but urged he is still playing with 'confidence' despite struggling for form ahead of his side's Premier League title run-in.
Irish Wrexham star James McClean confirms he sang that he 'hates the f***ing King - at the top of my lungs' and will make NO apology over his anti-monarchy chant, just days after Prince William visited the club
Fans of the Hollywood-owned Welsh club sang for McClean after a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green Rovers secured them promotion into League One on Saturday.
Controversial Irish Wrexham star James McClean salutes fans singing 'he hates the f***ing King', weeks after Ryan Reynolds' team invited Prince William to their stadium
Controversial Irish star James McClean has saluted Wrexham fans singing an anti-King Charles III chant, weeks after Prince William visited the club.
The EIGHT-FIGURE fee for a move that NEVER happened: Why Leeds were told they must pay up to £40m for striker, who didn't even make a permanent transfer, after withdrawing court appeal
Leeds United 's appeal against the £24.5million they were ordered to give their former striker has been withdrawn from the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Are Premier League games heading abroad? FIFA 'reaches lawsuit agreement' seeking to allow competitive domestic matches to be played in foreign countries
FIFA had been co-defendants in a case brought by Relevent Sports, who had sought to have Barcelona and Girona play a league game in Miami in 2018.
Lynette Woodard backtracks on claims Caitlin Clark did NOT break her scoring record as she insists 'no one respects her accomplishments more than I do'
In a clip that has surfaced online, Woodard said that Clark has not taken away her title because, during her college career, women played with a bigger ball and three pointers had yet to be introduced.
Melissa Stark and Andrew Siciliano 'are OUT at NFL Network as the outlet cuts four big on-air personalities' amid reports the league could look to sell its media assets to ESPN
As the network continues to par down its roster of hosts, Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva have all been forced out, according to a recent report.
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously buy England fans a round of tequila shots in a German bar, telling revellers to 'get it down your gullet' ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how many English players make Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Co's combined Euros 2024 final XI?
- Whichever system is selected, Gareth Southgate must implement one thing if England are to beat Spain at Euro 2024, writes MARTIN KEOWN
- Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
- Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former manager was replaced by Arne Slot
- Ad Feature Lionel Messi to score in 90 minutes during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia BOOSTED to 2/1
- Euro 2024 final build up: Latest news and updates ahead of Spain vs England as the Three Lions are put through their paces for the final time ahead of Sunday's showdown in Berlin
- Under-fire Gary Lineker claims he was 'shafted' over his jibe that England were 's***' against Denmark - as he reveals that he doesn't have Harry Kane's number after captain hit back at pundits' criticism
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
- I don't like long farewells but here's why our greatest-ever bowler James Anderson needed to be rewarded with two and a bit days like this at Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Here we go! England step out for their final training session before meeting Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final... and there's no injury absentees as ALL of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad take part in Blankenhain
- Which presenter just 'gets it'? Which pundit has been the addition of the tournament? And who has the better commentary team? HENRY CLARK runs the rule over BBC and ITV ahead of the Euro 2024 final
- It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
- New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
- Inside the England rugby camp: JAMIE GEORGE reveals his day-to-day diary of how they are preparing to beat the All Blacks - including Whoop bands, sleeping in until 2pm... and playing very little rugby!
- Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
- Revealed: Why Spain 'could be at risk of breaking German law' if Lamine Yamal, 17, plays beyond 90 minutes in Euro 2024 final against England
- Lamine Yamal's dad claims his son is NOT worried about taking on England in the final of Euro 2024 - as he reveals what the 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is like off the pitch
- Marc Cucurella reveals freak virus and burglary contributed to 'a NIGHTMARE start' to his Chelsea career... as he lifts the lid on the reaction in the Blues dressing room to Mauricio Pochettino's shock exit
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- For decades England have been stalked by fear but now there's nothing to be scared of - Gareth Southgate's gang belong with the European elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Man United 'interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney' despite imminent arrival of Joshua Zirkzee... with Bees striker 'keen on' move to Old Trafford
- England's time is now and there can be no excuses about a development process after their defeat by New Zealand, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
- Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him to his face at the ESPYs
- Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child
- NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at celebrity golf tournament
- Caitlin Clark smashes ANOTHER record in upset victory over Phoenix... after she was handed shock Olympics lifeline
- Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
- Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated cringeworthy karaoke performance to her
- Shohei Ohtani 'decides to sell his new $8million mansion over privacy concerns after two Japanese networks revealed Dodgers star's address'
- See how Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark and more stars celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy announcement
- Olivia Dunne reacts to boyfriend Paul Skenes getting pulled by the Pirates during his latest no-hitter
- Man United legend Patrice Evra handed suspended 12-month PRISON sentence after being found guilty of abandoning his wife and their two children - and he owes over £800k in unpaid alimony
- Travis Kelce 'BLOODIES spectator in celebrity golf tournament after accidentally shanking a tee shot off a woman's head'
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw forward eat and train on his own before loan move away
- NFL star Jonnu Smith reveals the team that plays in 'the WORST place you can be in the world'
- First Take viewers think female ESPN analyst should be the show's new NFL lead after stepping in for Stephen A Smith
- Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore
- Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC celebrity golf tournament on Lake Tahoe
- Travis Kelce kisses golf fan's arm after hitting him with a wayward shot during Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
- ESPN under fire for cutting to Damar Hamlin after death comment during the ESPYs
- Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd
- Former NFL star's LA home burglarized after thieves 'smashed through a rear window and ransacked the property'
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- BBC staff at Euro 2024 'feel unhappy, uncomfortable and embarrassed by Gary Lineker's criticism of Gareth Southgate - and refusal to back down' as questions are raised over drinking wine on £1.35m-a-year star's podcast
- Jason Whitlock tips Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year award as NBA analyst claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like the WNBA star has been
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