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France boss Didier Deschamps signs contract extension to lead Les Bleus until the 2026 World Cup, ending speculation he could quit, as he looks to help the team get over their Qatar heartbreak after losing to Argentina
07/01/23 10:25
Didier Deschamps has agreed a contract extension to remain as France national team coach through to the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The French Football Federation confirmed Deschamps' new deal will run to the end of June 2026, taking him through to the conclusion of the next World Cup. The extension will see Deschamps lead the French national team through the next two major tournaments, having been at the helm of Les Bleus since 2012....read
EXCLUSIVE: Kylian Mbappe and his PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi pay a visit to American Dream mall in New Jersey during trip to the USA... and France superstar is pictured alongside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!
06/01/23 01:23EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Soccer superstars Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi continued their New York break as they enjoyed the delights the American Dream has to offer.France took Karim Benzema 'for an IDIOT' at the Qatar World Cup, claims a prominent French journalist... as Didier Deschamps is accused of over-training the Real Madrid striker and sending him home because he 'didn't want him back in the national team'
05/01/23 15:27Karim Benzema was over-trained, sent home without good reason, and generally disrespected at the World Cup in Qatar according to French journalist Daniel Riolo.'He's ready for revenge!': Fans spot Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan, 16, staring down Lionel Messi during his guard of honour at PSG... which his sibling missed to take a break in New York
04/01/23 13:19The Argentina star finally touched down in France after two weeks off following the penalty shootout final victory in Qatar. As he arrived at training a guard of honour was set up for himOlivier Giroud 'is open to the idea of moving to MLS with a possible switch being explored with a few American teams - after AC Milan forward rejected Italian side's latest offer'
03/01/23 18:12The 36-year-old is continuing to find the net with AC Milan in Serie A but he is out of contract in the summer. The ex-Arsenal star joined Milan in July 2021 in a $1.2million deal.'He finished his career with a Piers Morgan interview and Messi has won the World Cup': Jamie Carragher labels Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move a 'sad end'... while Gary Neville believes his ex-team-mate would have 'wanted to stay in Europe'
31/12/22 01:17Ronaldo confirmed his move to the for Saudi Arabian side on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November.Didier Deschamps 'held showdown talks with French FA president Noel La Graet on Thursday over his position as national team boss' after their World Cup final heartbreak with a decision on the manager's future to be made in January
30/12/22 13:38Didier Deschamps has held talks with French FA President Noel Le Graet over his future as manager following their World Cup final defeat, with a decision expected to be announced next month.Antoine Griezmann gets over France's World Cup heartbreak by sporting an eye-catching new pink buzz cut during Atletico's win against Elche... as the forward builds on his impressive tournament in Qatar with two assists
30/12/22 08:39The 31-year-old, who was part of Didier Deschamp's World Cup final side, played in Qatar with blond hair but has opted to change things up.PETE JENSON: Karim Benzema is out to prove a point, Xavi's Barcelona look the team to beat and NO more excuses for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid - 10 THINGS to look out for ahead of LaLiga returning to action TODAY
29/12/22 14:36LaLiga gets restarted after the World Cup break on Thursday night and Sportsmail focuses on what there is to look out for - with Benzema out to prove a point and Barca looking the team to beat.Paul Pogba hits BACK at his critics by dancing in the snow after Juventus fans questioned the midfielder taking to ski slopes despite recovering from injuries which has kept him out since the summer - insisting the snaps were just poses
29/12/22 11:13The France star returned to Juventus in July after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer when his contract expired, but has not played since then after suffering a meniscus knee injury later that month.Olivier Giroud 'agrees a new two-year deal at AC Milan, keeping him at the San Siro until 2024' following his World Cup exploits with France - which saw him overtake Thierry Henry as France's record goalscorer
29/12/22 09:54The striker scored four goals at the World Cup, which saw him overtake Thierry Henry as France's all-time record goalscorer - and has now reportedly agreed a two-year extension with AC Milan.'Angel could teach you how to cry, treat women better and score in finals': Di Maria's WIFE piles into the Adil Rami-Emiliano Martinez World Cup row, attacking Pamela Anderson's ex-France boyfriend
29/12/22 09:10Drama ensued shortly after Martinez's penalty heroics saw Argentina lift the trophy in Qatar, which led France's 2018 World Cup winning-defender Rami to call Martinez 'the biggest s*** in football' .'I don't waste my energy on such FUTILE things': Kylian Mbappe dismisses Emiliano Martinez's 'baby' goading as 'not my problem' after keeper taunted him in Argentina's World Cup celebrations
29/12/22 08:36Martinez, who was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final penalty shootout win over France, has been goading Mbappe following the Qatar showpiece with dolls and chants about the striker.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.Kylian Mbappe STARTS for PSG alongside Neymar just 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak with France as PSG take on Strasbourg... but Lionel Messi is still absent as he spends Christmas in Argentina
28/12/22 19:10The Frenchman returns as PSG take on Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes in their first match since the World Cup break with the 24-year-old returning to training 64 hours after the showpiece final .Enjoying yourself, Emi? Martinez continues to soak up his World Cup triumph in Argentina as fellow winners Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero return to England... leaving Aston Villa to rely on Robin Olsen while he 'trains in the sunset'
28/12/22 11:46Emiliano Martinez showed no sign of returning to Aston Villa ahead of their clash against Tottenham on Sunday, as he shared pictures of himself enjoying the sunset in Argentina on Instagram.Karim Benzema is on a 'mission' to prove France boss Didier Deschamps wrong for sending him home early from the World Cup - with striker plotting to 'wreak havoc' in front of goal and inspire Real Madrid to glory
28/12/22 10:17Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is viewing the remainder of the season as a 'revenge mission', according to reports in Spain. Benzema was not recalled by France for the World Cup final.'Kylian Mbappe was disappointed in a classy way and congratulated Lionel Messi': PSG boss Christophe Galtier insists there will be no issues between the stars after World Cup final, despite the Argentine's team-mate Emiliano Martinez taunting the Frenchman
27/12/22 20:07PSG boss Christophe Galtier has said there will be no issues between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the fallout from the World Cup final.'Go cry elsewhere'.... 'Can you teach me?!': Emiliano Martinez's World Cup antics spark a row between Argentina team-mate Angel Di Maria and France 2018 winner Adil Rami over 'the biggest piece of s*** in football'
27/12/22 09:17The Aston Villa stopper was to the fore as Argentina beat France to lift the trophy in Qatar last week, saving Kingsley Coman's penalty in the shoot-out and celebrating raucously.'Why did you ask him to leave so quickly?': Karim Benzema's bust-up with Didier Deschamps goes fully public as his agent publishes evidence he COULD'VE played at the World Cup - but instead he was banished
26/12/22 23:20Benzema was sent home after picking up a knock, but there was some speculation that he could have returned for the final after playing in a friendly for Real Madrid .REVEALED: New details of Karim Benzema's France fallout with Antoine Griezmann emerge - including 'a row over striker's prominence on the team's SOCIAL MEDIA' - while Olivier Giroud, Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris 'feared he was a bad influence'
26/12/22 13:32More details over why Benzema retired from France are beginning to emerge with AS reporting that Griezmann felt there was too much emphasis on the Real Madrid striker on social media.Tottenham boss Antonio Conte does not believe Harry Kane will be haunted by his World Cup penalty miss - unlike ex-team-mate Roberto Baggio in 1994... as he hails his 'strong' mentality and backs 'world-class striker' to score against Brentford
25/12/22 23:33After 10 days off and a return to training Harry Kane is expected to start at Brentford. Hugo Lloris was not due at the club until Sunday and will be on the bench.Paul Pogba believes Sir Alex Ferguson would succeed in the modern day - but only if he had a similar group of players and coaching staff to those he had at Man United... as the midfielder hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'unbelievable' discipline
25/12/22 13:11Pogba infamously fell out with Ferguson during his first spell at United leading to the French midfielder leaving the club for free at the end of his contract to join Juventus in 2012.'When you're sitting with a beer and eating crisps, everything is simple': World Cup final VAR official Tomasz Kwiatkowski bites back at claims Argentina's goal shouldn't have stood - as he insists his team coped well with 'several tight decisions'
24/12/22 17:46Before Kylian Mbappe's late equaliser forced penalties, Lionel Messi's goal had put Argentina 3-2 ahead - but the French press were adamant it should not have stood.I want to play alongside my mate Mbappe at the World Cup! Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin reveals his France ambition for 2026 after injury scuppered his hopes of a Qatar call-up
24/12/22 08:44The 25-year-old has been terrorising defences for the Toon for a while now and was in the running for a Qatar World Cup call-up until he suffered an injury setback.Patrick Vieira condemns Emiliano Martinez over his 'STUPID' decision to mock France after the World Cup final - claiming it 'took away a little bit from what Argentina achieved' - as he insists taunting of Kylian Mbappe is 'damaging the game and himself'
24/12/22 06:54Argentina got the better of France in Qatar on Sunday night, with Martinez proving the hero in a dramatic penalty shootout following a pulsating 3-3 draw after normal and extra-time.World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at claims that Argentina goal shouldn't have stood... as he shows picture on his phone of 'SEVEN French subs on the pitch' as Mbappe scored
23/12/22 18:17The Polish official, 41, has faced claims from French media that he should have chalked off the goal because 'two emotional substitutes' ran onto the pitch before Lionel Messi's strike crossed the line.Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he'll talk to Emiliano Martinez in an attempt to help him 'control his emotions' after the goalkeeper's controversial celebrations and taunting of Kylian Mbappe in the wake of Argentina's World Cup triumph
23/12/22 17:00Martinez made an obscene gesture after being awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament's best keeper, and has continued to bait France star Kylian Mbappe in the days that followed.Emiliano Martinez is OUT of Aston Villa's Boxing Day fixture against Liverpool as he celebrates Argentina's World Cup win in Buenos Aires... but boss Unai Emery confirms he is due back for Spurs clash on January 1
23/12/22 15:41Villa boss Unai Emery expects to use Robin Olsen in goal for that fixture but is expecting Martinez to return to the club on Thursday, ahead of the clash with Spurs on New Year's Day.Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is 'NOT worried' about 'world class striker' Harry Kane after his penalty miss in England's World Cup quarter-final exit to France, as they prepare to face Brentford on Boxing Day
23/12/22 14:54Kane was back in training on Thursday after 10 days off to rest his body and clear his mind after England's 2-1 defeat in the World Cup quarter-final against France.Lionel Messi is offered '$1 million' by a member of Oman's parliament to buy the controversial bisht he wore during Argentina's trophy lift after their victory at the Qatar World Cup
23/12/22 14:11A member of Oman's parliament has offered Lionel Messi '$1 million', or £828,000, for the bisht he wore during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.Fans compare Ethan Mbappe to France World Cup star, but it's NOT his brother Kylian... after highlights of talented 15-year-old's impressive talent for PSG goes viral
23/12/22 13:33Ethan Mbappe has impressed fans in his second senior game for PSG, with fans already making comparisons to a France World Cup star.So what's the beef? How the world's biggest football stars were desperate to be pictured with celebrity chef Salt Bae - years before his attempt to gatecrash Argentina's World Cup win caused uproar
23/12/22 11:08The celebrity-chasing chef has caused controversy in recent days after he went onto the pitch during Argentina's trophy presentation following their World Cup win against France on Sunday.Petition to REPLAY World Cup final - created by seething France fans - passes 210,000 signatures, with supporters moaning about refereeing decisions for Argentina's first two goals
23/12/22 10:59Over 210,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee.'I knew he was going to be nervous, he screwed up everything': Emiliano Martinez MOCKS Aurelien Tchouameni over his World Cup final penalty miss, as the Argentina goalkeeper taunts France again after waving a doll with Kylian Mbappe's face on it
23/12/22 09:10Emiliano Martinez has continued to taunt the French side after Argentina's victory over them in the World Cup final, as he claimed Aurelian Tchouameni 'screwed up everything'.France launch an official complaint over Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez's taunting of Kylian Mbappe in wake of World Cup final defeat, after he held a DOLL with star's face on it during victory parade and staged a mock minute's silence for him
23/12/22 01:32The 30-year-old carried around a doll with Mbappe's face taped to it during the celebrations in, and even called for a mock moment's silence in the dressing room after the game .French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet 'will hold talks with Didier Deschamps next week to extend his contract until Euro 2024' - and even hints at Les Bleus boss leading the national team at the 2030 World Cup
22/12/22 19:07FFF president Noel Le Graet has made it clear that he would like the 54-year-old to remain in charge - and even hinted that Deschamps could lead the team in 2030.Salt Bae shows off a table at his restaurant 'permanently reserved' for the late Diego Maradona - with a bizarre picture of him and the Argentine great - on social media amid criticism of his World Cup final antics
22/12/22 17:05Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, showed off a table at his Nusr-Et chain restaurant in Dubai devoted to football legend Diego Maradona, in yet another publicity stunt.Arsenal 'are pushing to sign France's World Cup star Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in January, with boss Mikel Arteta keen to snap up the midfielder to boost the Gunners' Premier League title push'
22/12/22 16:10The Juventus central midfielder reached the World Cup final with Les Bleus, but Didier Deschamps' men were beaten by Argentina 4-2 on penalties on Sunday in Qatar.Lionel Messi 'wants to parade Argentina's World Cup trophy around the PSG stadium - but club chiefs are reluctant about the reaction it would provoke' after France star Kylian Mbappe was left devastated by defeat in the final
22/12/22 15:10The superstar forward captained Argentina to global glory on Sunday, scoring twice and again in the penalty shoot-out as the South American side beat France 4-2 on penalties.Paulo Dybala reveals 'last minute' advice from Emiliano Martinez changed his mind on where to put his World Cup final penalty - after the Argentina star was urged to 'shoot down the middle' against Hugo Lloris
22/12/22 14:00Dybala - who came on at the end of extra time - put his spot kick down the middle and explained how he changed his mind after some last-minute advice from Martinez.World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak reveals Paulo Dybala thanked him 'as if I'd scored the decisive penalty' after Argentina's victory over France... but devastated Kylian Mbappe needed a hug
22/12/22 13:20The Polish official, 41, certainly had his hands full during Sunday's vintage final in Qatar, awarding three penalties and booking eight players before Argentina won in a shoot-out.Benfica 'reject an £88m offer from an unnamed club for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez with the Portuguese side holding out for his £105m release clause' after the Argentina star's value soared thanks to World Cup glory
22/12/22 12:08Fernandez played the full match as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, and Benfica are now holding out for a club to pay his £105m release clause.French press savage Emiliano Martinez dubbing him the 'most hated Argentine' and a 'born provocateur' after his World Cup final antics and THAT Kylian Mbappe doll
22/12/22 10:04Martinez has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's victory, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe in the aftermath of the game.Salt Bae is BANNED from a major cup final in the United States after World Cup antics that saw the celeb-chasing chef blanked by Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy
22/12/22 09:46Salt Bae was widely criticised for his antics after the Qatar World Cup final, which saw him go onto the pitch, chase celebrities, accost Lionel Messi and break rules by holding the trophy.Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Emiliano Martinez branded as the 'most HATED man in football' by 2018 French World Cup winner Adil Rami... after the Argentine keeper's actions in Sunday's final in Qatar and his taunts towards Les Bleus star Kylian Mbappe
21/12/22 17:22The Aston Villa keeper has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's winning penalty shoot-out, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe.'It's written... I WILL be world champion': Angel Di Maria's wife reveals messages that show he told her Argentina would beat France the day before the World Cup final - AND he predicted he would score!
21/12/22 13:17Di Maria battled with fitness issues throughout the tournament in Qatar, as he sat out Argentina's wins against Australia and Croatia, while only coming on as a late substitute in their quarter-final victory.Simon Jordan accuses FIFA and Gianni Infantino of 'CRONYISM' after allowing celebrity chef Salt Bae onto the pitch to hold the World Cup trophy and pose for pictures with Lionel Messi and Argentina's celebrating stars
21/12/22 11:34Salt Bae - who's real name is Nusret Gokce - was pictured with the World Cup trophy and took for photos with several of Argentina's stars at the Lusail Stadium, including Lionel Messi.Mbappe's back! French star puts his World Cup heartbreak behind him by shunning 10 days off to return to PSG training just 64 hours after the final whistle in Qatar... as team-mate Lionel Messi parties in Argentina
21/12/22 09:28Mbappe also netted his penalty in the shootout which France lost 4-2 after Emi Martinez saved from Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni put his spot kick wide.REVEALED: Footage shows Kylian Mbappe telling his France team-mates 'we can come back' as they trailed Argentina 2-0 in the World Cup... before scoring a sublime hat-trick in a losing effort in Qatar
21/12/22 08:27France's hopes of retaining their World Cup crown looked well and truly over, leaving Mbappe to urge his team-mates to step up their game instead of going down without a fight.Argentina World Cup anarchy leaves one dead and boy, 5, in coma: Team are evacuated by helicopter after fans jumped onto bus and hijacked a police car while millions thronged streets for parade
21/12/22 00:58After Tuesday's bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the top of the bus with the players, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health detailed how another fan died.Emiliano Martinez continues to taunt Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby DOLL with the French star's face on it - while standing next to his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi - during Argentina's chaotic victory parade around Buenos Aires
20/12/22 21:22To make matters worse, Martinez paraded the Mbappe doll while stood next to the 24-year-old's PSG team-mate Lionel Messi as they celebrated in Buenos Aires.Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.'He's fuming!': Darren Bent claims there is 'NO WAY' Cristiano Ronaldo watched Argentina's World Cup final victory as the former England striker insists it 'would bother him' to see his great rival Lionel Messi triumph
20/12/22 18:48The Portuguese forward - who may have at last found himself a new club in the shape of Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr - has shared one of sport's greatest rivalries over the last 15 years.Crazed Argentina fans leap into victorious World Cup team's bus, hijack a police car and hurl missiles at officers forcing Messi and co to flee to a helicopter and continue tour of Buenos Aires from the air
20/12/22 18:08The streets of the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.Zinedine Zidane 'will return to club football if he fails to land the France job'... with Didier Deschamps considering his future with the national team following their bitter World Cup final defeat on penalties
20/12/22 17:58Zinedine Zidane will return to club football if Didier Deschamps stays on as head coach of the French national team, according to reports. Deschamps is considering his future as France manager.Alexis Mac Allister is 'unlikely to return for Brighton until the New Year with the club keen to give him time to celebrate with his friends and family' following his World Cup heroics with Argentina in Qatar
20/12/22 17:52Mac Allister has been permitted the chance to spend time with his friends and family, as well as come to terms with the fact that he is now a world champion, according to the Athletic .REVEALED: Argentina's epic World Cup victory over France was the most watched men's soccer game in the US with over 25MILLION viewers... but it's still behind the 2015 women's final!
20/12/22 17:24Overall, 25.78 million viewers tuned into the thrilling encounter in the United States as 16.78m watched FOX Sports' coverage while nine million fixed their eyes on the spectacle via Telemundo.'Toxic' France star Benjamin Pavard 'was criticising his team-mates during the World Cup final and rowed with Didier Deschamps'... as he's also accused of leaking dressing room secrets by other stars
20/12/22 13:10Pavard was included in France's starting lineup for their opening win over Australia, yet after being replaced by Jules Kounde late on he failed to make another appearance at the tournament.Even Lionel Messi's DOG is getting a hero's reception! Argentina fans serenade their captain's canine pal in bizarre clip on social media after the PSG star inspired his country to World Cup glory in Qatar
20/12/22 11:32In a clip posted on TikTok by the PostUnited account, a group of supporters wearing Argentina shirts are seen singing 'it's Messi's dog' to the animal, a French Mastiff called Hulk.'Racism has no place in sport or our society': Bayern Munich condemn vile abuse sent to Kingsley Coman on social media after his penalty miss for France in World Cup final after the winger received banana and monkey emojis
20/12/22 09:06Coman, Aurelien Tchouameni and Randal Kolo Muani, who all featured in Sunday's final, were subjected to vile messages on their accounts.Argentina's World Cup winners' parade is ABANDONED after fans jumped from BRIDGES to get on the bus - with Lionel Messi and Co evacuated onto helicopters after 4 million swamped Buenos Aires
20/12/22 06:06When it became clear people were jumping from bridges onto the bus and others making it impossible for the bus to continue on route, the parade was swiftly abandoned.'Losing Sucks': Tom Brady reveals he 'has empathy' for soccer star Kylian Mbappe after France lost the World Cup despite his hat-trick but insists 'no one is entitled to winning'... as the QB takes the blame for the Bucs' loss
20/12/22 04:54Mbappe agonizingly missed out on defending his World Cup title with France, despite his hat-trick forcing the fina to a penalty shootout Sunday, while Brady and the Bucs' blew a 17-0 lead.Barcelona are 'closing in on a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea star N'Golo Kante' with the Frenchman's deal at Stamford Bridge up at the end of the season and Xavi 'keen to shore up his midfield'
20/12/22 00:48According to Spanish outlet Sport , the Chelsea midfielder is nearing an agreement with the Catalan giants, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the current season.Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for the first time after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar
20/12/22 00:40Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been announced as the winner of the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star award, after inspiring his nation to World Cup glory in Qatar.Didier Deschamps 'could continue as France manager until after 2026 World Cup', with Emmanuel Macron keen for him to stay... but the decision 'could prevent Karim Benzema's potential U-turn on international retirement'
20/12/22 00:06The 54-year-old missed the chance to become just the second manager ever to win two World Cups on Sunday in Qatar as his side lost on penalties to eventual champions Argentina.Karim Benzema 'could REVERSE his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane replaces France boss Didier Deschamps'... as the striker admits to 'making mistakes' after being sent home from World Cup
19/12/22 22:37French superstar Karim Benzema could reverse his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps as manager of the nation team.The touching moment Argentina captain Lionel Messi shares a warm embrace with France's hat-trick hero and PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe before World Cup final presentation in footage released by FIFA
19/12/22 21:49FIFA have released footage of Lionel Messi embracing PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe with a hug following Argentina's victory over France on penalties in the World Cup final.Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero celebrate World Cup triumph with Argentina by playing FIFA at 6AM in SUNGLASSES - more than 12 hours after the World Cup final kicked off as celebrations continued into the night
19/12/22 20:28For defensive duo Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez, there was only one way to mark winning the greatest honour in football - putting on a pair of sunglasses and playing a 6am FIFA game.'Zizou would be the best possible successor': Toni Kroos backs former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps should France boss quit after World Cup final defeat
19/12/22 20:27Toni Kroos has backed his former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps as France coach, following their World Cup final loss to Argentina.Kylian Mbappe looks MISERABLE as France's heartbroken stars return home after coming agonisingly close to retaining the World Cup... as they're greeted to a heroes' reception by 50,000 fans in Paris
19/12/22 19:43Twice trailing - initially by two goals to nil and then with only minutes remaining in extra-time - France took the game to penalties before finally being undone by some Martinez brilliance.Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.Footage reveals Argentina's new kit being produced after the country's World Cup glory in Qatar... as the Argentine FA shows off the jersey's fresh emblem with THREE stars on social media
19/12/22 18:48Footage has emerged of Argentina's new shirt being printed less than a day after the country's World Cup triumph against France, with the jersey boasting a third star above the nation's badge.REVEALED: Steakhouse magnate Salt Bae broke FIFA's rules by holding the World Cup... as football chiefs face questions on why the celeb-chasing chef was allowed access to the pitch
19/12/22 18:39Gokce was seen grabbing Argentina's captain Lionel Messi in an attempt to draw his attention, although he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star .Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta BURSTS into tears of joy while covering his country's World Cup final victory as a TV pundit... less than a week after Lionel Messi overtook the former striker to become his nation's all-time top scorer at the tournament
19/12/22 17:17Gabriel Batistuta could not hold back the tears after Argentina's World Cup final triumph in Qatar on Sunday, as his country beat France 4-2 on penalties to lift the illustrious trophy.Brighton are well-placed to stave off the inevitable interest from wealthier clubs in Alexis Mac Allister as the Seagulls tied him down until 2025 - with an optional extra year - before his World Cup heroics with Argentina
19/12/22 17:00ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Brighton tied Mac Allister down on a new contract that runs until 2025, with a club option of a further year, in late October shortly before the season broke for the World Cup.Aurelien Tchouameni, Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani were racially abused with vile messages on social media following France's World Cup final defeat to Argentina... as Instagram claim they have 'removed the posts'
19/12/22 16:50Aurelien Tchouameni, Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani, who all featured in the final, were subjected to vile messages on their accounts, as reported by The Athletic.REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.
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Chris Kamara speaks out on his Boxing Day TV return ahead of reuniting with Jeff Stelling - and provides a health update after speech apraxia
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PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma suffers serious facial injury against Monaco - with '10 staples required for cuts after studs up challenge'
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Keely Hodgkinson launches her own indoor athletics event - with BBC in talks to broadcast it - and targets breaking world record
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EXCLUSIVEFrank Warren explains Tyson Fury's mindset after the Brit revealed he has not spoken to his wife for three months ahead of Oleksandr Usyk clash
- Watch darts punter's hilarious reaction after spotting himself on TV - leaving fans convinced he's pulling 'a sickie' Video goes viral on social media
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Marcus Rashford was sent home from training due to illness just 24 hours after Manchester derby snub - before admitting he is ready to leave Man United
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Vinicius Jr is named FIFA's Best men's player as Real Madrid star is recognised for a stellar 2024 after he and his club snubbed the Ballon d'Or gala
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Marcus Rashford concedes he is ready to LEAVE Manchester United for a 'new challenge' - but insists he won't make a 'bad situation worse'
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Transgender darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven loses historical debut at Ally Pally as she becomes first trans player to play in World Championship
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Brazilian giants 'offered £515,000-a-month by an ESCORT WEBSITE' to cover signing of Paul Pogba- as the player looks for a new club before return
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PHOTO SPOTLIGHT: Sport's craziest show returns at the Ally Pally with the 2025 PDC World Championship - with ANDY HOOPER capturing all the action
- Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven claims 'it feels like everyone is against me' ahead of Ally Pally debut Ahead of WDC opener
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Tyson Fury says he hasn't spoken to his wife for THREE MONTHS after locking himself away for his training camp ahead of heavyweight rematch
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Jamie Carragher picks his top 10 greatest Premier League forwards ever alongside Thierry Henry on MNF, with Haaland, Kane left out
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Fans stunned by what Thierry Henry points out about Amad Diallo's winner for Man United against Man City - which most supporters didn't see
- Emma Raducanu insists she's 'learned how to say no' after wave of sponsorship deals that followed her US Open success Putting herself first
- David Beckham fires subtle dig at Man United players in 15-word message after watching Ruben Amorim's side win away at Man City Cryptic post
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Footage shows Bruno Fernandes seemingly arguing with Man City fan over 'four-in-a-row' jibe - as United captain points out the score after derby win
- Premier League legend opens door for former Tottenham and England star Dele Alli who has not played a competitive game in almost TWO YEARS
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Was this the secret to Everton's shutout at Arsenal? Toffees boss Sean Dyche pictured enjoying red wine with Alastair Campbell on eve of hardy draw
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One-armed MMA fighter stuns fans with BRUTAL first-round knockout as supporters call for Dana White to give rising star a chance in UFC
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Puma launch hilarious Marc Cucurella advert in response to Chelsea star throwing his £220 boots in the BIN after slipping twice in Blues' Spurs win
- Heartwarming moment Edoardo Bove returns to Fiorentina to meet his team-mates for first time since he collapsed on the pitch in Serie A clash
- Amad Diallo breaks silence on on-field spat with Rasmus Hojlund following Man United's win over Viktoria Plzen Ruben Amorim labelled the argument 'perfect'
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's emotional Mercedes goodbye: Formula One legend bids final farewell to team after incredible 12-year spell
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Ryan Reynolds thrills punters as he buys EVERYONE a round on surprise visit to Wrexham pub alongside fellow Hollywood star Channing Tatum
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Forgotten former Premier League striker scores incredible goal from near the halfway line to snap eight-game drought in Serie A clash
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Coldplay kick England out of Wembley: FA are left searching for new venue with British band playing shows during September international fixtures
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Lennox Lewis incredibly insists Tyson Fury was 'PLAYING' when Oleksandr Usyk nearly knocked out the Gypsy King during their first clash
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Sir Chris Hoy teams up with Paddy Power after revealing terminal cancer diagnosis - as bookmaker pledges £180k bonus for every nine-darter at WDC
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Not so 'nice'! Kazakhstan police seize Chelsea fans' Borat flag after they tried to show off nation's public enemy No 1 at Thursday's game
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Cole Palmer launches bid to trademark his iconic shivering celebration and the phrase 'Cold Palmer', as Chelsea's star cashes in on his new-found fame
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Man United team-mates Hojlund and Amad involved in furious on-pitch row after win over Viktoria Plzen - but Amorim insists 'it's healthy'
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Sydney Thomas confirms her next move as the 21-year-old's fame continues to rise since stunning as a ring girl at Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight
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Luke Littler pleads for former Man United star to return to the club in now-deleted Instagram post after Red Devils man's error in win over Viktoria Plzen
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From London to Almaty: A Chelsea fan's 7,000-mile journey to watch their Conference League clash - which involved lamb heads, Lenin and 75p pints
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Chelsea give fans a commemorative gift after supporters travelled 7,000 MILES to freezing Kazakhstan for Blues' Conference League clash
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Tyson Fury vows to take his title rematch against Oleksandr Usyk more seriously... as the Gypsy King admits he was 'messing around too much' in first fight
- Dutch world champion speed skater Joy Beune, 25, breaks records after posing for Playboy magazine Cover star 'very surprised' by huge magazine sales
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Roy Keane breaks his silence on offering a fan to meet him in the car park after pitchside confrontation following Man United's 1-1 draw at Ipswich
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals the reason why he believes Mohamed Salah WILL sign a new deal at Anfield at the end of the season
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Ilkay Gundogan offers brutally honest assessment of Man City's struggles - as fans share 'sad' footage of him in Champions League loss by Juve
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Arsenal 'launch internal investigation into a member of staff' - after 'alleged antisemitic social media posts' were shared under his name
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Arsenal's set-piece maestro Nicolas Jover is honoured with mural outside the Emirates - but rival fans mock the painting as 'embarrassing'
- Robert de Pauw leaves Aston Villa Women after just six months in charge 'amid allegations over remarks to players' Left in a cloud
- Darts star says World Championship 'RUINS Christmas' - and labels the Ally Pally event a 's*** time' to play Tournament runs over the entire festive period
- Former UFC star Nate Diaz charged with battery after allegedly SLAPPING a nightclub bouncer in late-night altercation In hot trouble
- Ronnie O'Sullivan is BOOED by angry snooker fans at the Scottish Open after making last-minute withdrawal Rocket not well received
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Former Everton flop set to release a debut RAP album titled 'The Chosen' - as he joins stars like Alex Iwobi and Rafael Leao by delving into music
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Littler signs DREAM partnership with world-famous brand that will see the 17-year-old darts star boast a new look at the World Darts Championship
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Furious Sporting fans throw PYRO at their own players after their fourth defeat in five games since Ruben Amorim's departure for Manchester United
- Police arrest 10 Man United fans after an organised BRAWL on a wasteland with Dutch supporters ahead of clash against Twente Manchester derby is next
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Revealed: Why Champions League referee was reduced to tears and had to be consoled by RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose after Villa's win in Germany
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Ronaldo has his own museum and Mayweather kept hold of over 20 world title belts - the 10 best trophy rooms after Rooney's was revealed
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Martinez HOWLER gifts RB Leipzig equaliser in Villa's crucial Champions League clash - as Shearer asks 'what on EARTH was he doing?'
- Revealed: How Sir Alex Ferguson intervened to stop staggering Ineos blunder - MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL It raises further questions
- Tennis star, 24, becomes the first active men's player in history to come out as gay with social media post about his model boyfriend Good moment for tennis
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Puma face a marketing DISASTER on their new £220 boots as big-money ambassador Marc Cucurella is forced to delete his photo of them in the bin
- Pep Guardiola makes huge Manchester City career announcement as he hints at new role Guardiola has enjoyed eight-and-a-half glittering years in charge
- Fans spark concern for Tyson Fury after he shares photo of his physique ahead of heavyweight rematch against Oleksandr Usyk Fury eyeing win
- West Ham star Tomas Soucek gives Michail Antonio health update after dedicating opening goal in win over Wolves to the striker after his horror Ferrari crash .
- Tottenham star DEACTIVATES his social media account after abuse from fans for post in aftermath of Chelsea defeat Spurs were beaten 4-3
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Wolves captain Mario Lemina THROWS West Ham star Jarrod Bowen to the floor in fiery post-match clash after his side suffer defeat on the road
- Glamorous Ukrainian tennis star holds a ROCKET LAUNCHER as she swaps Centre Court for warzone front line during the off-season Different from day job
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West Ham pay tribute to Michail Antonio by wearing his name and No in warm-up for Wolves clash after his horror Ferrari crash
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Emma Raducanu warned she risks losing ALL of her £9m sponsorship deals with Dior, Porsche, Tiffany and more unless she starts winning again
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Wayne Rooney's incredible underground trophy room is revealed by his son Kai, as he gives a rare look inside the family's £20m Cheshire mansion
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Marc Cucurella BINS the boots that cost Chelsea two goals in 4-3 win over Spurs - and issues two-word message to fans after slipping twice
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Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and darts sensation Luke Littler lead the way as BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed
- Cole Palmer reveals when he decided to attempt a Panenka after Chelsea star slotted two penalties to help beat Tottenham 4-2 Oozing confidence
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Oscar Piastri blasts Max Verstappen with sarcastic radio comment as the F1 World Champion cops 10-second penalty after making contact
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Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo could be offered 'blank cheque' to return to racing as motorsport giant eyes up unemployed Aussie driver
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Carlo Ancelotti provides Jude Bellingham fitness update after the midfielder limped off in 3-0 win over Girona at weekend
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Revealed: 'Dan Ashworth wanted Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag' at Man United - but was 'overruled by club chief' who hired Amorim
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Alejandro Garnacho appears to like social media post making fun of team-mate after Man United's 3-2 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford
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Everton captain Seamus Coleman makes gesture to the teenage Australian supporter who spent £1,500 to watch Merseyside derby
- Simone Biles reveals the workout she has vowed never to do again as gymnast returns to exercise after Olympic success Star tells all
- Boozed-up snooker fans chant 'there's only one Gregg Wallace' at bald player during rowdy event where crowd can shout out Different to the usual!
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Wolves manager Gary O'Neil reveals the remarkable number of cups of TEA he drinks every day - which experts say risks 'caffeine intoxication'
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Video emerges of Pep Guardiola being confronted by fan with Man City manager held back during fiery exchange on the streets
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Jose Mourinho hits back at Pep Guardiola after Man City boss said he'd won twice as many Premier League titles... with former Utd boss taunting '150 charges'
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Inside Formula One's VERY awkward dinner: Max Verstappen and George Russell pictured together for the first time since 'bullying' row
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Arsene Wenger bizarrely DANCES live on TV at FIFA Club World Cup draw - as fans are left baffled by former Arsenal manager
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Torrents of water seen leaking into the stands at new Everton stadium AGAIN just months before the Toffees are due to move in
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Former Chelsea star Oscar breaks down in tears as he leaves the Chinese Super League after EIGHT YEARS - with a huge total pay packet
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'Bully' Max Verstappen threatened to 'put my f***ing head in the wall' and purposefully crash into me, George Russell claims in huge F1 feud
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Littler nominated for BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year after incredible maiden campaign following fairytale PDC World Championship run
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Disgraced Olympian Charlotte Dujardin handed a ONE-YEAR ban and £8,000 fine after video of her whipping horse's legs leaked before Olympics
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Southampton defender Jack Stephens is sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella's HAIR - as things go from bad to worse for Russell Martin's side
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Jamie Carragher gives verdict on Darwin Nunez's Liverpool future - as Ian Wright admits he would back an ex-Reds cult hero to score more
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Roy Keane and Ian Wright fume after Newcastle were controversially denied a penalty following Virgil van Dijk's shoulder charge
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Moment Danny DeVito celebrates late Wrexham winner against Barnsley - as Hollywood A-listers watch from virtual stadium in Los Angeles
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Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest PLAYER RATINGS: Which star caused problems all evening? Who delivered a much-improved display?
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Jose Mourinho aggressively grabs his assistant away from goal celebrations as Fenerbahce boss FUMES during wild dugout scenes
- Openly gay Sky Sports reporter claims 'another footballer' who 'wouldn't support LGBTQ+ equality'cheats on his wife every week' Explosive claims
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Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez 'dedicates goal celebrations to his new Argentine rapper girlfriend' just a month after walking out on his childhood sweetheart
- Alvaro Morata's ex-wife reveals she is 'not suffering any kind of heartbreak' after split from the former Chelsea and Real Madrid star 'Devastated'
- 'Maybe he liked my wife more': Former Real Madrid star makes incredible claim about PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi Reveals why he left
- Watch ecstastic boyhood Liverpool fan react as he is drawn against them in the FA Cup third round Star delighted with tie against giants
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Ashley Young set to face his SON, 18, in FA Cup third round - as 39-year-old Everton star is left in shock after Toffees draw Peterborough
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Micah Richards pokes fun at Roy Keane's heated confrontation with a fan - as he shares a picture of Man United legend waiting in a car park
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Lamine Yamal, 17, spotted out shopping with 19-year-old 'new girlfriend', months after Barcelona and Spain superstar split from TikTok influencer
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Max Verstappen accuses George Russell of being 'two-faced' and insists he has lost 'all respect' for the Mercedes star in astonishing rant
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Snooker star becomes unlikely 'sex icon' on social media after video of him at UK Championship gets more than FIVE MILLION TikTok views
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Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 following long battle with dementia - as World No 1 Judd Trump leads tributes
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Stefan Ortega brands Liverpool 'probably not the best part in the UK' in controversial interview after Pep Guardiola responded to Anfield taunts
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Mohamed Salah 'opens the door to join French giants PSG' as the Liverpool star considers future away from Anfield amid contract talks
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Mason Greenwood scores last-minute penalty winner against Monaco in the Mediterranean derby as Marseille move second in Ligue 1
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Judd Trump confirms status as world's best snooker player with hard-fought victory over Barry Hawkins in UK Championship final
- Marcus Rashford 'is dating Joey Essex's ex and Love Island star Grace Rosa Jackson' - two years on from split with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi
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Cristiano Ronaldo's son models new Sporting Lisbon kit honouring 'legacy' of ex-Man United and Real Madrid icon... as fans hail 'beautiful' shirt