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It's been a long 12 weeks since the final day of the 2025-26 season but football fans can finally rejoice - the Premier League is back. With a bang, too. Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle are just a clutch of the boldfaced names with new managers to keep an eye on, and anticipation is rising to see the summer rebuilds clubs have ushered in. Now, on the eve of the return of top-flight football, Daily Mail Sport experts Oliver Holt, Ian Herbert, Mike Keegan, Kieran Gill, Lewis Steele and make their final predictions.

4 hours ago

Liverpool expected to make improved offer for Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh after £50m bid was rejected - with club still locked in talks with PSG in deal for Bradley Barcola

5 hours ago

Inside Max Verstappen's new Red Bull contract: His astronomical salary revealed, the reason he snubbed Ferrari interest, the arguments made in tense negotiations and new deal's secret exit clause uncovered

10 hours ago

Brother of Finlay Tarling will ride in Vuelta a Espana just eight days after British 19-year-old was fatally struck by van during race - and parents back him with brave statement

6 hours ago

Man United boss Michael Carrick plays DOWN talk of a Premier League title challenge - and claims it is 'ridiculous' to suggest they have an easy start against Hull and Ipswich

5 hours ago

Inside story of Liverpool's summer: The buzzword in pre-season, a new vibe on the training ground, players stepping up behind the scenes and the problems that still need solving as Andoni Iraola era begins this weekend

9 hours ago

TNT Sport bosses left bemused by Joe Cole after pundit bizarrely claimed Hull City have arrived in the Premier League 'through the back door' and he snubbed covering game - as Tigers owner hits back

3 hours ago

Your ultimate guide to the 2026-27 Premier League season: Daily Mail Sport's verdict on EVERY club, the stars who will define their campaigns and the signings that could change everything

10 hours ago

Harry Brook underlines his status as Test cricket's new No 1 batsman with sparkling 91, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH... as England dominate Pakistan to build commanding lead

6 hours ago

Man United progressing in Carlos Baleba talks with Brighton, Aston Villa table Ollie Watkins contract offer amid Saudi interest, and Man City see Adam Wharton enquiry rebuffed: WINDOW WATCH

8 hours ago

Juventus defender Federico Gatti is at risk of missing the opening match of their Serie A season through injury after being bizarrely tackled by a fan during a pre-season match. Gatti had been playing in an annual pre-match fixture at the Allianz Stadium, which sees Juventus' first team take on their NextGen side. As part of the tradition of the match, fans typically invade the pitch during the latter stages of the event, which is billed as a family friendly celebration.

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Arsenal fans may wonder what Bruno Guimaraes is all about: £75m star is a rare talent but can look stuck in second gear, has a curious 'shovelling' technique and superhero syndrome, writes CRAIG HOPE

9 hours ago

No ego, refreshingly candid and the polar opposite of Oliver Glasner: This is what I learned from Pierre Sage's brilliant first press conference as Crystal Palace boss - from his tactical 'three pillars' to transfer clues on Sarr, Wharton and more

4 hours ago

Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle players to shut out 'negativity' following mass exodus of stars this summer - as new Toon boss says he 'doesn't care' about concerns over his lack of Premier League experience

7 hours ago

Premier League captains agree to continue taking the knee TWICE per season - despite most WSL sides stopping the anti-racism gesture

8 hours ago

A second cricketing etiquette storm has exploded at the Over-60 World Cup in Canada just weeks after Saltburn's 'Clicky Ponting' became international news.

12 hours ago

Inside story of Tottenham's summer: A new mood behind the scenes, how Roberto De Zerbi got his wish and Conor Gallagher's changed role, what Pedro Porro's welcome reveals, a new 'grown-up' transfer strategy and the deals still to be done

14 hours ago

'It was a huge wake-up call for Australia... and a good thing for cricket': STEVE WAUGH on the Aussies' shock defeat by Bangladesh, why Bazball deserves praise and the reason England job will be an eye-opener for Stephen Fleming

9 hours ago

Michael Carrick has been set up to fail by Ineos - but it's not the first time he's been let down by his bosses. This is the proof he's the perfect manager for Man United's threadbare squad

1 day ago

'He's not in it for the money': Insiders reveal the real reasons why football sceptic Jeff Bezos has bought into Liverpool - as well as his plans for his 'new toy', why Reds' commercial income will explode and angry fan groups' next steps

1 day ago

Football Quiz -- Put your Premier League knowledge to the test

6 days ago

Football Timeline -- Think you know your Premier League history?

6 days ago

Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out Enzo Fernandez exit with Chelsea set to demand MORE than £120m asking price for star man after Man City missed transfer deadline

12 hours ago

Revealed: How Novak Djokovic fell out with his wife over vaccination statements just before Australia deportation

10 hours ago

Former World No 1 tennis star Simona Halep has hit out at Nick Kyrgios following the Australian's positive cocaine test bombshell. Kyrgios, 31, revealed he has been provisionally suspended from the sport after he submitted a sample while playing in Mallorca on June 22 that contained benzoylecgonine, a substance found in the class A drug.

16 hours ago

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will '100 percent' STAY at Arsenal amid transfer uncertainty

12 hours ago

British motorbike racer Sam Naughton has died during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix, becoming the second rider killed during the fatal session this week.

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SPECIAL REPORT BY IAN HERBERT: You can take your pick of delicate negotiations declared done by Romano which are so far from conclusion that he cannot possibly have consulted all parties to undertake a journalistic job on it.

1 day ago

'We tell him off if he gets carried away!': Brighton star JACK HINSHELWOOD joins dad Adam and great-uncle Martin to reflect on three generations of serving the Seagulls, the club's 'incredible' journey and his goal target for this season

1 day ago

Chelsea's £500m 17-player fire sale - and the Arsenal star on their transfer radar: Club insiders reveal the latest in Chelsea Confidential Special

1 day ago

PEP AND MAN CITY, THE UNTOLD DECADE: The Real Guardiola. From putting 'the fear of God into you' to his astonishing generosity, those who know him best reveal their stories of the ultimate 'football genius'

2 days ago

Liverpool Confidential transfer special: The target sources insist is 'all in' on Reds move, update on Ibrahim Mbaye and the young midfielders who have won over Andoni Iraola, revealed by LEWIS STEELE

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Anthony Joshua has been called 'dangerous, reckless and stupid' by boxing legend Johnny Nelson for sharing golf buggy stunts online eight months after surviving a car crash that killed two of his closest friends. The former world heavyweight champion has been on holiday in the Dominican Republic before he begins preparations for his long-awaited blockbuster showdown against his compatriot Tyson Fury. But the Briton caught heat for sharing a video of himself racing golf buggies with friends, and at one point, appearing to attempt to climb between the two moving vehicles.

15 hours ago

West Ham ask fans to stop singing chant about new star Israeli signing - who completed national service in the IDF - 'hating Palestine'

12 hours ago

Former Champions League winner, 30, makes shock debut for ninth-tier club - only three months after announcing retirement from football

1 day ago

Inside Arsenal's Title-Winning Season: Exclusive book extract reveals how Mikel Arteta's man-management skills ended 22-year wait for the title

1 day ago

'I expect it to take five years': How a billionaire is bidding to establish American football's presence in Europe with a London team the latest milestone - and what is missing to take AFL Europe to the next levelc

2 hours ago

Dwayne Quamina passed away suddenly on Sunday, barely a week after finishing sixth at a competition in Atlanta, according to reports. No cause of death has yet been confirmed.

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Fuming Bryson DeChambeau takes aim at 'mafia' media members... as LIV Golf CEO offers update on his future with struggling tour

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Max Verstappen is today set to end speculation over his future by committing to remain at Red Bull. The four-time world champion held talks with McLaren and was linked to Mercedes over the last couple of years, but he will stay at the team where he has accrued his phenomenal success, news that is expected to be confirmed ahead of his home race in the Netherlands this weekend. His desire to stay where he is comes after a period of negotiations that at times became fractious. His representatives were seeking an increased salary while Red Bull executives were unwilling to improve on his £60million-a-year deal. Compromise has been found to keep their star asset.

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Think you're a true fan, know your Premier League legends or top-flight history? Put your knowledge to the test and play Daily Mail Sport's new and exclusive games all season long

2 days ago

Hungry like the wolf? Celtic's new Colombian superstar was playing in the Portuguese district leagues just four years ago ... now he's helping himself to goals in the Champions League

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American soccer starlet Cavan Sullivan appeared to get punched in the face by an Inter Miami player during a controversial end to their MLS game on Wednesday night. In the 101st minute of the 2-2 draw between the Philadelphia Union and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, Sullivan's older brother Quinn lifted Miami's Ian Fray up and slammed him to the turf. It seemed as though Fray had stepped over and then on Quinn as the latter tried to get back to his feet after a collision in the penalty box.

3 hours ago

Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna: Wilson's wonder striker has Tynecastle in raptures but Gorgie men are pegged back for draw

3 hours ago

Premier League kit rankings: Rate and slate EVERY club's new shirts for the 2026-27 season

6 days ago

On-field conversations between players and referees will be broadcast during Premier League games this season. Last season, the Premier League introduced RefCam - a camera mounted to the referee's ear which showcased their view of proceedings. And in up to two games per week, its remit has been expanded to include audio, revealing interactions between players and referees.

2 days ago

RANGERS 1 JABLONEC 0: Ryan Naderi nets to nick a narrow lead but Ibrox men remain so unconvincing

3 hours ago

Premier League chief exec admits Man City's 'hugely complex' 115 rule-break charges case is 'taking longer than expected' - leaving fans fuming at new season going ahead with no verdict

1 day ago

Who's the biggest football club in England? We've got the definitive proof at last and have ranked every team from biggest to smallest - where does your club rank?

4 months ago

How your 'Dodgy Fire Stick' will lead the police right to your door: Insiders who know enforcers' tactics reveal the key words in text messages and seized customer database that targets viewers in new crackdown

7 months ago

I've completed the 92 (again!) This is the definitive list of every Football League ground from worst to best and where YOUR club ranks, writes OLIVER HOLT

5 months ago

I travelled to Michael Schumacher's Majorca mansion - this is the heartbreaking news I learned about wheelchair-bound F1 legend's physical state, the fake stories around his daughter's wedding and the inner circle allowed to visit him

4 months ago

Inside story of Arsenal's summer: How Martin Odegaard got back to his best, how 'warrior' Bruno Guimaraes has been welcomed into the club and Mikel Arteta's new vision for how his team will play

22 minutes ago

'The Red Bull world is a real eye-opener. They push boundaries': Inside Newcastle's unique pre-season of lifting F1 cars, swapping tips with surfers, integrating 26 new players and becoming 'the most exciting rugby team in the world'

22 minutes ago

Vrancken admits Hearts will need almost perfect performance to avoid another Euro exit

2 hours ago

McInnes demands improvements as ropey Rangers toil to narrow first leg win over Czechs

2 hours ago

Alfred Johansson proud of his side but knows Motherwell will learn the hard way from defeat to Freiburg

2 hours ago

MOTHERWELL 1 FREIBURG 3: Brave Steelmen are eventually undone by German giants

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O'Neill says Duran has already paid for his transfer fee after Colombian lights up Celtic Park with brilliant Euro double

1 day ago

Roberto De Zerbi's revolution, four strikers aiming to join the 100-club and new rules to punish timewasting: Seven reasons to be excited about the return of the Premier League

5 hours ago

CELTIC 3 LASK 0 Deadly Duran puts Austrians to the sword as Bhoys take huge step towards Champions League

1 day ago

Premier League chief insists Man City's 115 charges saga is 'NOT top of the list' in conversations with rival clubs - and adds verdict will take 'as long as it takes'

1 day ago

Marcus Rashford thanks Jamie Carragher for NOT talking about him... after Gary Neville pushed to discuss his Man United future

1 day ago

England SAW BALL IN HALF so Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue can share it after both celebrating brilliant five-wicket hauls against Pakistan

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This was the day English cricket desperately needed, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH... as Joe Root enjoys perfect return to Test captaincy and Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue SAW BALL IN HALF to share it after five-wicket hauls!

5 hours ago

Brighton's gifts from the Arctic Circle: Lewis Dunk and Co reward 407 hardy fans travelling for Euro clash in Tromso with free tickets and merchandise

1 day ago

Reaping the rewards of trading funkiness for patience, paying a price for moving in the field... and working on getting the best from Jofra Archer: What we learned from Joe Root's first day back as England's Test captain

9 hours ago

Man United summer target Ederson breaks silence over failed move to Old Trafford - revealing he passed medical so 'doesn't know what happened'

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Now Man City turn to France midfielder Manu Kone - a target for rivals United this summer - as their post-Pep revolution gathers pace

2 hours ago

McInnes has no worries over Shankland form and says striker is 'too good' to fail at Rangers

1 day ago

Efe Obada calls time on his incredible NFL journey as he sets up foundation close to his heart

1 day ago

Chelsea launch new outcast training group of stars working separately to team-mates ahead of potential exits - as Blues look to trim squad

2 hours ago

Rangers are in no position to turn their noses up at the Conference League ... Right now, this is their level

1 day ago

Referees chief Howard Webb slams FIFA over Folarin Balogun red card scandal

15 hours ago

THE BIG KICK-OFF: Brentford or Betis, Ipswich or Italy... with so few Irish stars at Premier League clubs here's the inside guide to Hallgrimsson will need to go to keep tabs on his boys in green

1 day ago

Barcelona keep close eye on Harry Kane contract talks with Bayern Munich - with the England captain seeking a three-year deal to stay in Germany

17 hours ago

Championship club Sheffield United at risk of 12-point deduction - with owners' company hit by winding-up order - as EFL investigate damaging breaches of rules

9 hours ago

Revealed: How neurologists 'signed off' on Bayern star Jamal Musiala playing again between two terrifying on-pitch collapses in just four days - and he could return this weekend

2 hours ago

Curtis Jones edging towards £30m transfer from Liverpool to Inter Milan - as the third member of Italian giants' English revolution this summer

11 hours ago

Arsenal make decision over Ethan Nwaneri's future amid interest from Fulham and Everton - after star was left out of Community Shield squad

1 day ago

Arsenal agree £51m deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as Gunners bolster their defensive ranks

2 hours ago

Inside story of Coventry City's summer: The summit that persuaded Frank Lampard to stay, how Dean Austin is giving Sky Blues the edge in transfer market, Doug King's ambition, what Lampard still wants and update on Jack Rudoni's future

12 hours ago

Danny Murphy opens up on losing his cat Bob after viral World Cup commentary - and the surprise reason BBC commentators were forced to MISS matches with illness

5 hours ago

Man United close in on £65m deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba

8 hours ago

Monaco terminate Paul Pogba's contract after ex-Man United star suffered latest injury - only days on from his wife hitting out at claims he should retire

12 hours ago

Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine as he reveals his secret ban and will 'step away from public life to get myself right'

12 hours ago

Tottenham push on with moves for City duo Marmoush and Savinho, Aston Villa face competition for Tosin Adarabioyo... and Newcastle are offered former Blues forward Christopher Nkunku: WINDOW WATCH

16 hours ago

How Barcelona have pulled off the transfer of the summer by signing Rodri... despite fans in Spain being convinced he was set for bitter rivals Real Madrid

2 days ago

Terrifying moment Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala collapses on the pitch for second time in just four days - as Harry Kane steps in to save him amid 'neurological dysfunction'

12 hours ago

Champions League qualification can help Celtic attract new players that can take club to the next level, says Martin O'Neill

2 days ago

Martin O'Neill had the time of his life on maiden journey in the Champions League with Celtic... but it still wasn't enough

2 days ago

Aston Villa to REJECT Al Hilal's £38million bid for England striker Ollie Watkins

1 day ago

Joe Root insists he WON'T rip up Bazball in his second era as England captain... and is set to copy Ben Stokes by changing his position in the field

1 day ago

Dead body found at Charlton Athletic's stadium as club release statement

12 hours ago

West Ham fans under fire over Manor Solomon chant that references Israeli winger 'hating Palestine'

12 hours ago

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua should not be fighting in New York - their fans have been forgotten and will now have to shell out their last pennies to see their heroes: JEFF POWELL

12 hours ago

Newcastle working on deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez - as they race to secure Bruno Guimaraes replacement before opening clash with Liverpool

2 days ago

SFA chief Maxwell alarmed by dearth of top-class Scottish managers

2 days ago

Marcus Rashford leaves Man United chiefs 'seriously impressed' after making surprise Old Trafford return - with England star mentoring starlets JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey

4 hours ago

The SFA had no choice but to look abroad for a new head coach - there were simply no Scottish candidates for the job

2 days ago

Xabi Alonso reveals how he plans to revive Cole Palmer after World Cup snub - as Chelsea boss opens up on conversations with Blues star

1 day ago

England's 'brave new dawn' is nothing but a return to the past, procrastination disguised as progress under a skipper lacking tactical nous and a coach tainted by Bazball's bombast, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

3 hours ago

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to SNUB Wembley and take place on a FRIDAY in New York to avoid clash with NFL: Date set with contracts signed as Britain's biggest fight goes abroad... and fans back home could face a VERY late night

2 hours ago

Imprisoned former Pakistan cricketer and Prime Minister Imran Khan to leave 'death cell' where he spends 23 hours a day in solitary confinement amid health concerns

8 hours ago

Wayne Rooney reveals he's had plastic surgery to fix his nose after breaking it twice during his football career - and is now left with two tubes up his nostrils

2 days ago

Premier League giants Chelsea take bizarre decision to RENAME top academy teams as Cobham Next Gen

2 days ago

New £18m Chelsea signing's girlfriend breaks down in tears as she reveals turmoil at prospect of leaving influencer career behind in Madrid to move to London

1 day ago

Wayne Rooney names the Man United star Michael Carrick 'cannot rely on' - and reveals his fears for 'too small' midfield which will cost them in the Premier League this season

1 day ago

Inside story of Aston Villa's summer: Why club dug heels in with Arsenal over Morgan Rogers, the Alejandro Garnacho loan explained, new £38m sponsor deals boosting the 'brand', the Villa Park revamp gamble and deals that could still be done

23 hours ago

Wales head coach Steve Tandy receives huge boost with Leicester Tigers coach set to join set-up ahead of Nations Championship campaign

1 day ago

HIDDEN GEM How Connacht's homegrown star and potential Ireland lynchpin ended up at bitter rivals Ulster

2 days ago

Revealed: Jose Mourinho's four Real Madrid 'untouchables' - as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces battle to nail down right back spot

2 days ago

'More tennis and less phone please!': Aryna Sabalenka under fire from her own fans for swimwear-clad cover shoots and YouTube channel launch as she risks losing world No 1 ranking

12 hours ago

Dressing room camera footage of Jack Wilshere's sweary half-time team talk goes viral, with fans wowed by his inspirational leadership that took Luton from 3-1 down to win 4-3

1 day ago

'More tennis and less phone please!': Aryna Sabalenka under fire from her own fans for swimwear-clad cover shoots and YouTube channel launch as she risks losing world No 1 ranking

2 days ago

'I'm divorced from the most beautiful woman on our planet - I love her unbelievably!': Pep Guardiola's breakdown in front of Man City players about secret split from his wife revealed in new doc

1 day ago

New £18m Chelsea signing's girlfriend breaks down in tears as she reveals turmoil at prospect of leaving influencer career behind in Madrid to move to London

2 days ago

Amy Hunt makes history as 'track goddess' claims her FOURTH European Championships gold with Team GB mixed 4x100m relay triumph

4 days ago

'A breath of fresh air': Anthony Gordon praised by Barcelona fans as England winger enjoys 'electric' first appearance since £70m summer transfer in friendly

4 days ago

Novak Djokovic hints at mystery health concern as tennis star, 39, suffers in Cincinnati humidity in shock defeat by rank outsider Thiago Agustin Tirante

4 days ago

Jamal Musiala appears to FAINT while playing for Bayern Munich in extreme heat - as new footage shows Germany star struggling moments before he collapsed

3 days ago

Former Swansea City ballboy who was KICKED by Chelsea legend Eden Hazard set to sell vodka empire for £500million

4 days ago

Revealed: World Cup final referee's plea to Lionel Messi to 'control' Argentina star Leandro Paredes before shameful full-time scenes

4 days ago

British sprint superstar Amy Hunt claims third European Championships gold as Team GB win the women's AND men's 100m relays

5 days ago

Enzo Fernandez BOOED by Chelsea fans in awkward reception during home friendly win against Real Sociedad, £117m Morgan Rogers scores on first start

4 days ago

Man City close to sealing deal for £85m-rated 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Enzo Maresca's side preparing for life after Barcelona-bound Rodri

5 days ago

Katarina Johnson-Thompson's heptathlon hopes get off to worst possible start as a DRONE crashes into the track before hurdles event - with British star, 33, underwhelming after first day

5 days ago

Former Arsenal star Francis Coquelin suffers 'suspected broken eye socket' as veteran is rushed to hospital after brutal clash of heads in Ligue 2 fixture

6 days ago

Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo signed prenup agreement with new wife Georgina Rodriguez, as marriage certificate and full details of their wedding at £30m mansion emerge

4 days ago

Lionel Messi says 'I don't know how to go on' and hints he will QUIT football as he breaks his silence on dad Jorge's death aged 68

8 days ago

Gladiators legend and ex-England star John Fashanu hits out at his 'soon-to-be ex-wife' in family feud as he apologises to his daughter

7 days ago

Paul Scholes urges Man United to hijack Atletico Madrid's £34m move for 'nutcase' Cristian Romero - despite calling him 'an absolute clown' who 'does stupid things'

9 days ago

INTERVIEW -- Why 'overloaded' Youri Tielemans believes he can be Man United's marathon man: £35m star speaks for first time on Michael Carrick

7 days ago

Roger Federer LOSES his billionaire status after share price crash - leaving just eight athletes on list of the world's richest men

8 days ago

Awkward moment footballer is blanked by his girlfriend dubbed 'Uruguay's Kim Kardashian' after swooping in for a kiss at his transfer unveiling

8 days ago

INSIDE STORY -- How Ronald Araujo jumped at the chance to join Liverpool - and why 'humble' and 'old school' defender solves three problems for Andoni Iraola

6 days ago

How England can do the impossible - and fill the hole left by Ben Stokes: The 'burly' all-rounder in the Andrew Flintoff mould

8 days ago

Football's swap shop: The best - and WORST - player trades after Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson switched places

7 days ago

Paul Pogba 'set to have Monaco contract ripped up after suffering injury' in latest blow to troubled ex-Man United star

8 days ago

Myles Lewis-Skelly offered to Chelsea and Man United with Arsenal looking to sell after £75m Bruno Guimaraes capture

8 days ago

Former Brazil star claims Neymar is set for stunning reunion with ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami

9 days ago

Defiant James McClean turns up for training at Derry City after poppy protestor's hometown club tried to rip up his contract

9 days ago

Former West Ham star and son of ex-Premier League manager Gus Poyet shows off drastic new look after quitting football aged 25

9 days ago

Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel brutally mocks Arsenal fans, telling them Vinicius Junior was 'using you' to get bumper new Real Madrid deal: 'I don't know what they were smoking'

8 days ago

Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos closes in on deal to buy minority stake in Liverpool as consortium's £1.35billion investment nears approval

10 days ago

Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro aims thinly-veiled dig at Jose Mourinho on social media after his refusal to apologise over infamous touchline row

8 days ago

Evangelos Marinakis SUES Crystal Palace: Nottingham Forest owner brings defamation case against Premier League rival after fans held Morgan Gibbs-White banner

8 days ago

EXCLUSIVE -- Village cricket cheating scandal convulses Middle England as 'Clicky Ponting' fielder's trick fools umpires

8 days ago

Erling Haaland leads party-goers in Norway's iconic rowing celebration as he joins Man City stars at team-mate's glamorous Italian wedding

26 days ago

Spain's World Cup heroes touch down in Madrid after enjoying £1K bottle of red wine and cigars in their New York hotel before late-night dash to airport

1 month ago

Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain's World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners' celebrations

1 month ago

Lamine Yamal's adorable three-year-old brother steals the show again as he shares heartfelt moment with World Cup winner on the pitch

1 month ago

Alan Shearer's wild World Cup party: England legend dances on the table while singing karaoke with Micah Richards as stars celebrate

1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE -- Italy's third-straight World Cup absence is a 'DISASTER', says Andrea Pirlo - as iconic midfielder reveals who he backs to win it all this summer, what's needed for England to become victorious - and his dream of managing in the Premier League

1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE -- I played tennis on clay with one of the world's best players - here is how I fared on the surface against a French Open and Olympic champion

1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE -- Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry - as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!

1 month ago

Argentina fans spark wild World Cup scenes in New York as thousands take over Times Square - despite flash floods

1 month ago

Sir Alex Ferguson among mourners as tributes paid to Mark Hughes' son Alex, 38, at his funeral following his tragic death -- .

1 month ago

Kylian Mbappe and France's clash against Iraq DELAYED for over two hours with fans evacuated at halftime as Philadelphia storms cause World Cup chaos

1 month ago

Lionel Messi BREAKS World Cup all-time goalscoring record with signature strike against Austria - after Argentina captain had earlier sent a penalty wide

1 month ago

Former Wimbledon champion hit with FOUR-YEAR ban after refusing anti-doping test because she feared for her safety when doping control officers turned up at her home

1 month ago

Man United snap up land to take over a go-kart track and build their £2bn 100,000-seat stadium after they abandoned £360m argument

1 month ago

Burnt Chip, Heinz and the American star with 2.6m Instagram followers: Meet the biggest influencers and online personalities the TV cameras are panning to at the World Cup

1 month ago

Saudi Arabia reveals plans to build 'Wimbledon of the desert' - by the same architects and in the same colours - as the 'future home of tennis'

2 months ago

England's World Cup stars are duped into signing America's Declaration of Independence by US fan pranksters at their Kansas City training base

2 months ago

American World Cup fans are mocked for their tame chants as boisterous European football fans invade the States

2 months ago

Lionesses on tour! Ella Toone takes her England team-mates to Ibiza for her hen do, weeks before her wedding - where her fiancé says football chat is BANNED!

2 months ago

Thomas Partey joins kids' football session in Rhode Island - days after being barred from Canada for Ghana's opening match

26 days ago

The incredible story of Australia's World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda - the 'next Jude Bellingham' who was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania and played alongside Harry Kane

2 months ago

The deadly own goal that marred USA's last World Cup: How 1994 cartel killing of Colombia's Andres Escobar became the sport's most haunting murder mystery

2 months ago

Scotland fans go wild at home and in Boston - including Rod Stewart - as their team win on their return to the World Cup after 28 years away

2 months ago

England's new WAGs power list with no Dani Dyer, Fern Hawkins or Rebecca Cooke: Brainy, loyal AND glamorous... how Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka's partners are changing the support squad game

2 months ago

How the World Cup's 'least-known footballer' became a viral sensation overnight: Unsung New Zealand star, 32, climbs from 5k to 5MILLION followers on Instagram thanks to bizarre social media quest

2 months ago

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan accused of abusing and preying on teenage girls for sex in BBC Panorama documentary

2 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson set to MISS second Test against New Zealand after breaking team curfew - as ECB launch probe into nightclub melee 'involving Saracens rugby academy star' that left security guard injured

2 months ago

Christian Eriksen hints he will keep playing football and insists his collapse was 'very different from 2021' - as pundit tells him: 'Retire for your wife's sake'

2 months ago

Revealed: Thomas Tuchel's adrenaline-pumping 'Mount Everest' speech and presentation to England players is released for the first time - with a huge indicator over why he snubbed Palmer, Foden and Co

2 months ago

Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch for Denmark again as well-wishes pour in for playmaker as Ukraine friendly is abandoned - almost exactly five years since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020

2 months ago

World Cup 2026 pundit wars: How BBC's work-from-home line-up shapes up against ITV without Gary Lineker, with two sacked Tottenham managers ready to go head-to-head... but who comes out on top?

2 months ago

Nine people injured in mass shooting near England's World Cup base in Kansas City

2 months ago

Kim Kardashian cheers on boyfriend Lewis Hamilton at Monaco Grand Prix alongside sister Khloe

2 months ago

NBA star who won three titles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dies aged 59

2 months ago

Scott McTominay - Scotland's World Cup poster boy: How ex-Man United star reached icon status after his 'glow-up' era in sunny Naples, his love of Italian fashion - and why he's now on £20 bank notes

2 months ago

A party 22 years in the making: Arsenal's Premier League title parade turns north London into sea of red in celebration of heroes - as they banish Champions League heartache

2 months ago

My eyes were burning as tear gas hit the streets of Paris... and joyful celebrations of European glory escalated into shameful riots that engulfed the city until dawn, writes JAMES SHARPE

2 months ago

Mikel Arteta 'parked a double-decker bus' and attack was 'a sorry mess' in Champions League final Arsenal deserved to lose, claims L'Equipe - as SIX stars are given rating of five or lower

2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE -- World Cup stadiums to feature life-saving DRONES armed with defibrillators and epipens to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies in the stands

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Motorist 'tried to warn Raheem Sterling' before ex-England ace, 31, swerved across motorway and crashed his £270,000 Lamborghini into barrier

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One fan dead and another in intensive care after violence in 15 French cities following PSG's win over Arsenal - with cars set on fire and attempt to storm police station during mayhem

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Arsenal's heartbroken stars leave team hotel in Budapest hours after brutal Champions League final defeat on penalties against PSG

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Ralf Schumacher, 50, marries Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne, 36, as ex-F1 star ties the knot with his partner in glitzy St Tropez bash 19 months after coming out as gay

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Pep Guardiola's last dance: A Michael Jordan tribute, trophy lifts from Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish and a Wonderwall rendition - how Man City boss was given a legendary farewell

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Premier League points swing table: Did your club improve or flop? As Man United finish 29 POINTS better off than last season while Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle all show major drop offs

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Roy Keane ramps up his Bruno Fernandes spat with cryptic Instagram post after Manchester United icon was branded as a 'liar' by Red Devils captain

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Eight spectators at Isle of Man TT are taken to hospital after a rider crashes during practice and suffers injuries too - with incident under investigation

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Derek Chisora, 42, reveals he is using medical cannabis to cope with chronic pain after 20-year boxing career

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What next for Emma Raducanu? As British No 1 fights back tears after her latest defeat and claims 'it's very difficult' to go on, here's why this summer is make or break, writes JAMES SHARPE

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David Beckham and Gary Neville look glum in scorching Wembley heat as Salford City sink to a comprehensive defeat in League Two play-off final against Notts County

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Wild moment French Open tennis star sprints to the bathroom mid-match after desperate plea to umpire: 'I can't move anymore'

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Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh in talks over surprise investment in Derby County - but here's why Newcastle hold key to potential deal

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Revealed: The lavish £120,000 designer jewellery Aryna Sabalenka is set to wear at the French Open - days after world No 1 threatened to boycott event over prize money

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Oleksandr Usyk earns controversial 11th-round stoppage win over kickboxer Rico Verhoeven to retain his WBC belt with Anthony Joshua in support - as Dutchman demands rematch and questions ref's verdict

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'You better win next year': Mohamed Salah sends message to Arne Slot and Liverpool team-mates - as departing star warns 'it is the worst club in the world when you lose'

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Phil Foden's seven-year-old son Ronnie joins backlash to his father's omission from England's World Cup squad... but are Tuchel's picks a bid to avoid repeat of 2006's Baden-Baden WAGs circus?

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Harry Kane wins his second trophy of the season after Bayern Munich star hits a HAT-TRICK in German Cup final - as England captain sends World Cup warning to Three Lions' rivals

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Keir Starmer urges TNT to reverse decision and make Champions League final free-to-air as Arsenal bid for further glory against PSG

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Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in Championship play-off final - after Middlesbrough's reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama

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Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline: Martin O'Neill pulls off miraculous league and Scottish Cup double... and stakes strong claim to stay on as manager

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PSG team-mates REFUSE to shake hands hinting at discord within squad before Arsenal Champions League final

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Running a vineyard, launching a racing career - and returning to the club! Where are Pep Guardiola's first Man City team now?

2 months ago

Mohamed Salah's daughters share cheeky advice on what the Liverpool legend could have done BETTER as they take part in poignant Anfield farewell video

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'Shocked and gutted' Harry Maguire breaks cover after Man United star was brutally AXED from Thomas Tuchel's World Cup England squad

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Golf chief axed by PGA of America after Rory McIlroy abuse controversy and car crash Ryder Cup interview

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Pastures new for Pep! Guardiola wastes no time moving out of his Manchester apartment DAYS BEFORE his Man City swansong - with outgoing boss confirming Sunday will be his final game

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Harry Maguire and Phil Foden are in despite Thomas Tuchel's omission but there is no place for an Arsenal title-winner - so, who makes Daily Mail Sport readers' England World Cup squad?

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Pep Guardiola's daughter gives never-before-seen insight into departing Man City boss behind the scenes - from swigging vodka in a nightclub to chanting in his office with Jack Grealish

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