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It seemed for a very long time that the fairytale of the summer, the one about the king returning to his castle, would enter its final chapter within the walls of the Bernabeu Stadium. That has been the narrative everyone has heard for at least the last year, if not longer. 'And after Diomande... Rodri ,' read a headline in Spanish outlet Marca earlier this month. 'At Real Madrid, there is great optimism regarding the arrival of the Spanish midfielder, the crowning achievement of a spectacular project spearheaded by Jose Mourinho,' its author wrote.

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

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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'

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

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

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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

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

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Jamal Musiala collapses on pitch for second time in four days as Bayern Munich star provides health update

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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'He forgoes any fact-checking': How Fabrizio Romano's transfer machine broke down - 'excessive spam', public spats, Saudi deals, a social media ban, his cryptic quit threat and when 'Here We Go' goes wrong

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Crystal Palace land £11m American star, Sunderland's move for £25.7m new boy is in danger after medical... and Rodri sends emotional message to Man City fans: WINDOW WATCH

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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

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JACK GAUGHAN: While presiding over a wretched stretch of nine defeats in 12 games, the Catalan dug deep into his soul in an attempt to shock City players into action. After losing 2-0 away at Juventus in the Champions League , a visibly frustrated Guardiola compared the separation to a sharp decline in performances from his team.

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'If we fail, it won't be Sergej's fault... I'll stand by him': Hull City owner ACUN ILICALI's promise to boss Jakirovic, the recruitment 'disaster' he's desperate to avoid and his masterplan for a transfer window 'that will decide Hull's next five years'

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Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea can rejoice. Because without Pep Guardiola, Man City have lost their aura, fear factor, their reason for being. They are reduced with Enzo Maresca on the touchline where a genius once stood

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

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

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Wayne Rooney has named the player that Manchester United 'can't rely on' heading into the new season during the first episode of his new Red Devils-centric podcast. Man United were downed by former manager Ruben Amorim's AC Milan 4-2 in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the start of the new Premier League season.

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

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

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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

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Imprisoned former Pakistan cricketer and Prime Minister Imran Khan to leave 'death cell' where he spends 22 hours a day in solitary confinement amid health concerns

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Ranking of the best players in world football revealed in EA SPORTS FC27's new ratings - with just ONE Premier League player set to star in the top 10

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

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JACK GAUGHAN IN CARDIFF: The odds exceptionally lengthy, the name not on anybody's bingo card. Maybe a quiz question in years to come, albeit a slightly tame one.

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Arsenal 3-0 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Who lacked bite and physicality for Enzo Maresca? Which Arsenal star ran the show? And which 'unusually tentative' defender only managed a 4.5 out of 10?

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Joe Root's second coming as England captain unpacked: The mistakes he needs to learn from, how he'll throw away the 'comfort blanket' and why his lack of 'main character energy' will help the dressing room

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Revealed: Man United's plot to monetise their academy after Radek Vitek's £14m move to Middlesbrough - and the two youngsters who could be next out of the door as club bosses bid to emulate Man City and Chelsea - INSIDE SPORT

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Inside story of Nottingham Forest's summer: How Oliver Glasner won over Morgan Gibbs-White, new bonds formed in Portugal, a training ground facelift, meditation guru and the transfers they still expect to complete

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The influencer Pawgli, who has been dating the footballer since November last year, broke down in tears in one video. She says in other videos that she finds the prospect of moving to the English capital 'scary' and that she is 'panicking' over whether to relocate or not.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has spoken out after the star's death.

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The 96-cap England international left City on loan for AC Milan in January 2025, bringing an end to eight years at the Etihad Stadium.

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Aryna Sabalenka has come under fire from her fans for appearing to have shifted her focus away from tennis - just as the world No1 endures a difficult patch on the court with her ranking threatened. The US Open champion has endured a challenging mid-season on the heels of pulling off a peerless 'Sunshine Double' with Spring wins at Indian Wells and the Miami Open. The Belarusian star found herself frustrated at both the French Open and Wimbledon in the quarter-finals and round-of-16 respectively, and then failed to make it past the third round in Montreal at the Canadian Open earlier this month.

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Todd Boehly open to selling his stake in Chelsea to majority owners Clearlake Capital four years after taking charge - with Mark Walter also considering sale

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Premier League new boys Ipswich are monitoring their players' URINE after training ground undergoes £30m upgrade

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Wayne Rooney revealed that he has had to have plastic surgery to repair his nose after breaking it twice during his playing career. The Manchester United legend seemed a little bit worse for wear during his recording of the first episode of United-centric podcast Stick to United with co-host Mark Goldbridge, and explained that he was just a week out from undergoing an operation to fix long-term damage.

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'Frank Lampard has done incredible things... he's a god here': Coventry legend STEVE OGRIZOVIC on the thrill of club's top-flight return, their rollercoaster journey, the one match he'll 'never tire' of talking about and clean bowling Viv Richards

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Why Crystal Palace cut their losses on Brennan Johnson - despite team-mates wanting him to stay: His eye-watering salary, the problem Oliver Glasner identified and Palace insiders' instant regret

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Australia's Ashes villain David Warner blames media onslaught for depriving him of 'commercial opportunities' as cricketer is convicted of drink-driving

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Serena Williams, 44, and sister Venus, 46, crash out of Cincinnati Open doubles in opening round... after reuniting on the court for first time in four years

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The League One club have shared dressing room footage from their trip to Reading on Saturday, which saw the Hatters recover from 3-1 down to win 4-3. Jack Marriott had given Reading their lead with a hat-trick but Luton were level within seven minutes of the restart and Gideon Kodua netted a 97th-minute winner.

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Sky Sports DROP Baller League after 'partnership came to natural end' - with celebrity-backed competition 'keen to become free-to-air'

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

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In a previous life, Sebastien Pocognoli was a young firebrand who certainly knew how to light the blue touchpaper back home in Belgium.

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Martin Odegaard warned Arsenal's rivals that the club craves multiple trophies this season - and that settling for the Premier League is not enough.

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The first FPL deadline of the season is fast approaching and Fantasy Football Hub's HOLLY SHAND has got you covered with her top tips for Gameweek 1.

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West Ham's fresh start: The revamped transfer operation and what's behind it, two new faces leading promotion charge and a return to the 'Academy of Football'

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Chelsea name incredible new price tag for Pedro Neto as Saudi club Al Hilal 'agree personal terms' to rival Premier League suitors

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Forced hugs, dressing room tirades and the moment the Man City hierarchy began to lose faith: Pep Guardiola bares his soul in new Amazon Prime docuseries, writes JACK GAUGHAN - and it's clear to see why boss knew change was necessary

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Celtic boss Martin O'Neill insists out-of-favour midfielder Reo Hatate may still have a role to play at Parkhead

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New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli believes the country is ready to embrace change

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Rangers won't give up on Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry as £7.5m bid is rejected

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FIFA chief operating officer sacked weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of having 'deceived' staff over controversial World Cup sell-off plans

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Rodri lands in Barcelona ahead of £65.4m move from Man City and declares 'we're going for everything that comes our way'

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Former Sheffield United owner claims Championship side face 12-point deduction in payment row - as club fires back at 'publicity stunt'

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'There needs to be change,' says Ian Maxwell as SFA withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

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'Kasper can be our Euro star,' says Celtic defender Auston Trusty ahead of Champions League showdown

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Revealed: The mistakes Real Madrid made to cause Rodri to snub his 'dream' move to their 'ticking time bomb' and join Barcelona for £64.5m instead

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Man United stand firm on captain Bruno Fernandes' transfer stance as Galatasaray 'prepare stunning DOUBLE-your-money salary offer' and £43m bid for Portugal international

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Jordan Cox reveals inspirational message from India legend Virat Kohli as England bosses tell him to 'go out there and have fun' in unfamiliar No3 slot against Pakistan

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Bystanders 'waved van driver through' mid-race with no police nearby before crash that killed British cyclist Finlay Tarling, investigators reveal, as 19-year-old's heartbroken parents speak out

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Lionesses No 1 goalkeeper Hannah Hampton shows off her incredible summer holiday photos on the eve of the new WSL season with Chelsea

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'When it's long jump at 8pm but your bedtime is 9pm!': British medal hero Jazmin Sawyers goes viral for her unconventional look moments before winning silver at the European Championships

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'You've got to be nutty to try it... but it works': Why the same 'claustrophobic' tactic keeps proving England's kryptonite - and Pakistan are the perfect team to exploit it

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Luis Enrique's blunt response to questions about two Liverpool targets after dropping the pair for Champions Trophy defeat

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Liverpool unlikely to pursue PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye, Guglielmo Vicario jets in to Turin as Tottenham agree deal with Juventus... and Rodri closes in on four-year Barcelona contract: WINDOW WATCH

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Serie A footballer airlifted to hospital and in intensive care after he almost drowned in a swimming pool at a Sardinian mansion

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Britain's QUADRUPLE golden girl Amy Hunt eyes up 'eight-week hibernation' with her family after celebrating four European Championship gold medals with champagne

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Jamie Carragher reveals why Man United will NOT win the Premier League under Michael Carrick as Sky Sports pundit names the Spurs signing the Red Devils should have landed

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Arsenal look ready to dominate English football with the rest of the top teams in transition. And one player has been transformed by being a champion, writes ISAAN KHAN

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Derek McInnes excited by Old Firm draw after claiming first win as Rangers manager in Premier Sports Cup triumph over St Mirren

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Pre-season fight club: How Premier League 'friendlies' became anything but, with red cards, brutal challenges and even a heated row between team-mates

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Jamie Vardy mulls surprise move to Brazil after receiving a 'considerable' offer from Sao Paulo - with West Ham also in talks with striker

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New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli vows to build a team the Tartan Army can be proud of

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Jeremy Jacquet was exceptional in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Como, writes LEWIS STEELE - he has eased defensive concerns but next week is huge in pursuit of PSG pair Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye

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

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Rangers 5-1 St Mirren: Comprehensive cup triumph for Ibrox club eases pressure on Derek McInnes

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West Ham 2-2 Burnley: Nuno Espirito Santo's pre-match warning proves prophetic as Hammers capitulate on Championship return - and boss pleads for attacking reinforcements

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Young, foreign and full of adventure... new Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli is everything his predecessor wasn't

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Barcelona finalising £64.5m Rodri transfer after breakthrough in talks following Spanish giants' third offer for Man City star

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Enzo Maresca admits Man City were 'not switched on' in dismal 3-0 Community Shield defeat and calls for transfers - while Mikel Arteta predicts huge season for Martin Odegaard after starring role

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Oliver Glasner makes stance clear on Morgan Gibbs-White's future, the wing-backs set to thrive in boss' new system... and there's still no shirt sponsor: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Brest

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Anthony Gordon praised by Barcelona fans as England winger enjoys 'electric' first friendly appearance since £70m deal to replace Marcus Rashford

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Post-Pep Guardiola era of uncertainty gets worst-possible start in Man City's 3-0 Community Shield thumping, writes OLIVER HOLT - Enzo Maresca looked bewildered against lethal Arsenal

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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he will 'probably' retire at the end of this season as Al-Nassr superstar plans to 'enjoy what he's earned' after wedding to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez

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On The Road: Ayrshire upstarts Annbank dare to dream... and with a host of links to footballing royalty, they don't have to look far for inspiration

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Celtic are smiles better with the likes of Colombian livewire Camilo Duran in their ranks

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Man United stars want Marcus Rashford to STAY at Old Trafford as Harry Maguire revealing team-mates 'hope' he won't leave the club - before lavishing praise on 'great manager' Ruben Amorim

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Juventus ready to gamble on injured Emiliano Martinez with £6m offer - as Aston Villa line up Zion Suzuki replacement

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Former Arsenal star Carl Jenkinson opens up on career-long 'insecurity' in emotional statement as he announces retirement from football aged 34

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Arsenal vs Man City - FA Community Shield: Nightmare for Enzo Maresca in Cardiff as Premier League champions demolish his side to make major statement ahead of Premier League season

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Australia have been papering over the cracks and their embarrassing defeat by Bangladesh leaves them exposed - but after England's failed attempt to resurrect Bazball, now both teams are in a race to be ready for next summer's Ashes

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Revealed: World Cup final referee's plea to Lionel Messi to 'control' Argentina star Leandro Paredes before shameful full-time scenes - as new footage shows the moment he receives a medal from Donald Trump

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Amy Hunt and Team GB stars caught up in armed police drama after winning gold at the European Championships as man in his thirties is arrested

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Juventus reopen talks with Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario after Emiliano Martinez deal collapses, and Al Hilal target Chelsea's Pedro Neto: WINDOW WATCH

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

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Arsenal vs Man City combined XI: Stats boffins give Enzo Maresca's side the edge heading into Cardiff clash and only ONE Gunners defender makes the cut

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

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West Brom star sparks controversy with handball goal in Championship opening day win - leaving opposing manager livid

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

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Dana White slams Ian Garry and reveals what made him 'f***ing crazy' during UFC star's title defeat by Islam Makhachev - as Dagestani sets new record

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Babar Azam injury concerns, an awkward captaincy change and usual off-field maelstrom - Pakistan mirror England's chaos and Test series will be packed with drama

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Why a crackdown on set-pieces could leave Arsenal exposed as Mikel Arteta reveals Gunners are looking to adapt to new rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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'

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

7 days ago

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

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

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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'

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

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

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

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

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

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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

29 days ago

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

29 days 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

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

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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

29 days 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!

29 days 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

24 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

29 days ago

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

2 months ago

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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