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How Real Madrid could line up under Jose Mourinho with Rodri fronting new-look midfield and Kylian Mbappe axed

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REAL Madrid could have a complete makeover under Jose Mourinho. The Special One has been tipped for a fairytale return to Los Blancos, with Madrid needing a squad shake-up after a disappointing campaign. And he may well immediately stamp…

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England World Cup 2026 squad announcement: Date and time as Thomas Tuchel confirms selection for summer showpiece

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THOMAS TUCHEL is hoping to be the man to lead England to World Cup glory in North America. The Three Lions last won the elite international tournament in 1966, marking the 60th anniversary of the historic triumph this summer. England are…

Bukayo Saka’s Arsenal academy pal and Baller League star backs winger for Double after injuries ruined his own dream

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BUKAYO SAKA is on the cusp of living out every Arsenal supporter’s dream. A boyhood Gunners fan and product of the club’s academy, the winger could lift the Champions League and Premier League in the next two weeks. And one of those…

Former Brazil star, 62, dies suddenly ‘after falling ill’ as tributes are paid to Copa America winner

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FORMER Brazil international Geovani Silva has died aged 62 after reportedly suddenly falling ill. The ex-midfielder, affectionately nicknamed “Little Prince” during his legendary spell with Vasco da Gama, was rushed to hospital in Vila…

Premier League is most VAR disrupted in Europe with 19 HOURS of delays every season

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THE Premier League has seen the most VAR disruption in Europe with 19 HOURS of delays every season. Research shows Prem fans spend 1,126 minutes waiting for officials at Stockley Park to make decisions. That's the equivalent of nearly 12…

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Heartbroken Casemiro cancels farewell press conference with outgoing Man Utd star too emotional to speak

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MANCHESTER UNITED star Casemiro was too emotional to attend a post-match press conference after his side's win over Nottingham Forest as he prepares to leave Old Trafford. The veteran star played his final home game as a Red Devil in…

BBC announce incredible World Cup broadcasting team as Alex Scott leads star-studded line-up with 10 ex-England stars

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THE BBC has named its line-up of presenters, pundits and co-commentators for the 2026 World Cup. Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is among names joining the star-studded team for this summer's tournament. France legend Olivier Giroud and…

Robert Lewandowski spends hours alone on Nou Camp pitch as wife breaks down in tears bidding Barcelona farewell

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI traced every inch of the Camp Nou pitch in his dying moments as a Barcelona star on Sunday night. The Poland international left the ground just past midnight after spending hours reliving his past four years with the…

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Calum McFarlane set for new job at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso with incoming boss bringing FOUR coaches with him

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CALUM McFARLANE will be part of Xabi Alonso's Chelsea coaching staff next season. The Blues coach has twice stepped in as interim manager this season and exchanged texts with Alonso on Sunday after the Spaniard's four-year deal at Stamford…

Moment Hearts star ‘stamps on Celtic pitch invader’s phone after being confronted by yob in chaotic scenes’

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UGLY scenes marred the end of Saturday's thrilling title decider between Celtic and Hearts. The Hoops clinched victory in the dying moments of the game with thousands of fans spilling onto the pitch after Callum Osmand's goal. Celtic came…

Fly to Budapest for the Champions League Final with Arsenal fan deals available from £899pp

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ARSENAL are standing on the brink of Champions League glory. And you can be there in Budapest to join in the incredible atmosphere in the Hungarian capital for the epic final on May 30. Arsenal fan flight to Budapest There is nothing quite…

Wag Apollonia Llewellyn leaves little to the imagination in bonny blue top as she heads on holiday with footballer

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APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left fans stunned as she sizzled in a bikini and shorts while on holiday with her footballer boyfriend. The influencer, 26, has been enjoying a trip to Hawaii with Raith Rovers star Jai Rowe. She already drove fans wild…

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Jose Mourinho ‘targets Premier League star as first Real Madrid signing’ as Special One agrees stunning return

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JOSE MOURINHO has agreed to a fairytale return to Real Madrid and reports suggest he's already set his sights on Manchester City's Rodri. Fabrizio Romano reported that a verbal agreement has been made between the parties for a two-year…

Sky Sports star looks ‘gorgeous’ in green with latest appearance at Premier League club as fans call her a ‘stunner’

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SKY SPORTS star Kate Tracey left fans completely awestruck after looking absolutely "gorgeous" in green during her latest television appearance. The jaw-dropping presenter stole the show at Premier League side Aston Villa as she showcased…

Dream Team bosses ditching Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers despite sparkling performances against Liverpool

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ASTON VILLA warmed up for the Europa League final with a thumping win over Liverpool on Friday night. Ollie Watkins (£5.7m) and Morgan Rogers (£5m) carved up the Reds to earn 36 Dream Team points between them, a huge return for two of the…

Wayne Rooney tells Arne Slot to KO Salah’s Anfield farewell after bombshell post and have him ‘nowhere near the stadium’

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WAYNE ROONEY has hit out at "selfish" Mo Salah after his bombshell post criticising Liverpool and said he should be blocked from his Anfield farewell. Salah will leave the Reds this summer after an incredible nine-year spell, but the…

Veteran Tom Heaton to sign new Man Utd deal in genius move that gets around Uefa rules – despite not playing for 3 years

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TOM HEATON is set to sign a new one-year contract with Manchester United. United expect to agree a renewal with third-choice goalkeeper Heaton, who rejoined the club in 2021. Heaton, 40, has not played for United since the 2023 League Cup…

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Jose Mourinho agrees stunning Real Madrid comeback as Special One returns 13 years on to fix Los Blancos’ crisis

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JOSE MOURINHO is heading back to Real Madrid. The 63-year-old will return to the club he called home from 2010 to 2013 next season, putting an end to his time with Benfica. He replaces Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in for Xabi Alonso in…

Eleven All Stars – France vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, FREE live stream & teams as Sidemen and AngryGinge star

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THE Sidemen return to the pitch to take on a France XI packed full of huge online creators on Sunday. MiniMinter and Co will be representing England alongside I'm A Celeb winner AngryGinge and Celebrity Traitors star Niko Omilana. The…

Newcastle star Joe Willock appears to tell captain Bruno Guimaraes to ‘f*** off’ as Dan Burn pulls pair apart

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NEWCASTLE may have ended their season at St James' Park on winning terms, but all is certainly not well on Tyneside. The Magpies recorded a 3-1 win over relegation-battling West Ham on their final home game of the season, thanks to goals…

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Man Utd won’t risk Benjamin Sesko in final game vs Brighton with Michael Carrick set to field heavily-rotated side

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BENJAMIN SESKO is expected to miss Manchester United’s final game of the season at Brighton. United decided to let Sesko miss their remaining matches so he can recover from a shin injury he aggravated in the 3-2 win against Liverpool on…

Former Premier League manager’s goalkeeper son, 30, scores last minute penalty to win final-day relegation decider

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THE son of Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman scored a match-winning penalty to rescue his team from the threat of relegation. Koeman Jr stepped up in the 88th minute to take the decisive penalty for SC Telstar against FC Volendam on Sunday…

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Nice forced into relegation play-off as fuming fans storm pitch and fight with police

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FURIOUS OGC Nice fans invaded the pitch after it was confirmed they will play in the end of season relegation play-off. The Sir Jim Ratcliffe-owned club face dropping down a division and made their opinions clear as they slumped to a 0-0…

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Georgina Rodriguez models dramatic new look as Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancee shows off cleavage in open blouse

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CRISTIANO RONALDO'S fiancee Georgina Rodriguez revealed her new blonde look at the Cannes Film Festival. Ronaldo, 41, and Georgina, 32, announced their engagement in August following a nine-year relationship. The couple’s wedding is…

Nuno Espirito Santo all but admits defeat in West Ham’s battle to avoid relegation from Premier League

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NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO virtually conceded defeat in West Ham’s relegation scrap — after Newcastle left them on the brink. The 3-1 loss for Nuno’s side means they are relying on Chelsea to beat rivals Tottenham to give them any chance of a…

Arsenal in potential Champions League final boost as Ousmane Dembele goes off injured 28 minutes into PSG derby clash

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IT might be advantage Arsenal in the Champions League final as Paris Saint Germain star Ousmane Dembele had to come off just 30 minutes into the Paris derby this evening. The Ballon d'Or holder went straight down the tunnel after being…

England’s World Cup stars taking their own BEDDING to US after complaints hotel mattresses are ‘too hard’

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ENGLAND stars will be taking their own bedding to the US — to help send Harry Kane’s boys into World Cup dreamland. The FA will provide bespoke mattress toppers and pillows to guarantee quality sleep at the squad’s base hotel in Kansas.…

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Eric Cantona reveals Man Utd were ready to get rid of him before Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife intervened

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ERIC CANTONA has leaked the biggest secret of his glorious, if controversial, reign as a Manchester United superstar. His manager Sir Alex Ferguson has always been credited with channelling the wayward genius of his temperamental trophy…

Calls for Southampton to forfeit play-offs are ridiculous, Middlesbrough lost because they couldn’t hit a barn door

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IT may be against the grain but calls for Southampton to be booted out of Saturday’s Championship play-off final are ridiculous and hysterical. Don’t get me wrong, what they were allegedly attempting by sending their analyst Will Salt to…

Fears World Cup could be massive flop grow as resellers flogging tickets BELOW face value for first time

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WORLD Cup resellers are flogging tickets below face value for the first time — in another sign the tournament could be a massive flop. Hawkish dealers trying to turn a profit by selling seats to fans have instead been left out of pocket as…