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Bruno Fernandes sends touching message of support to former Man United team-mate Paul Pogba following the termination of his Juventus contract - after his doping ban was reduced

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Bruno Fernandes has sent a touching message to former Manchester United team-mate Paul Pogba following the termination of his Juventus contract.

Jarrad Branthwaite tops Christmas list despite need for sales, agent dispute over ex-player and why stars rushed back from international duty: MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL

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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: The fundamental issue facing United is the need to sell players in order to generate necessary funds to consider buying new ones.

Why England players would be up for joining the bombshell breakaway league as stars ponder bold pitch from US and Middle Eastern investors

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CHRIS FOY: England players are among those being targeted to join a new global league, at a time when they are actively seeking to increase their profiles and commercial value.

Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick 'emerges as a shock target for Premier League club' - with the 18-year-old starved of playing time at the Bernabeu

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The Brazilian announced himself to English football fans when he scored a superb solo effort against the Three Lions at Wembley in March. He then made a big move to Madrid in the summer.

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Houston Texans troll Dallas Cowboys after AT&T Stadium roof collapses before humiliating loss

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Hours before the game started, debris from AT&T Stadium's roof fell onto the field in scary scenes. The Texans would use the mishap to ridicule their opponents after the win.

NFL reveals its stance on players doing the Donald Trump dance as the craze sweeps sports

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Brock Bowers, Calvin Ridley and Nick Bosa are among the stars to imitate the president-elect in recent weeks.

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals Mikel Arteta's bizarre injury trick to 'play games' with Arsenal's opponents

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In the past, Arteta's unique approach has included secretly hiring a team of professional pickpockets tasked with taking the phones and wallets of his first-team squad during a dinner.

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Inside Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton's bitter feud: How boxing duo went from father-son dynamic to £6m court case

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Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton once dominate the world of boxing together but after a cancelled fight, their relationship soon turned sour. Here is a glimpse into their bitter feud.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff gives verdict on Lewis Hamilton's future ahead of the Las Vegas GP after the seven-time world champion threatened to QUIT F1 season early

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Lewis Hamilton will fulfil the final three races of his Mercedes career as planned - starting at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Christian Pulisic breaks his silence on Trump celebration that sparked liberal meltdown during USMNT's win over Jamaica

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It seems that all anyone can talk about when it comes to the Jamaica game is a celebration pulled out by star winger Christian Pulisic after scoring the opening goal of the contest.

The incredible numbers behind Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson revealed after controversial Netflix clash

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The former heavyweight champion was left 'embarrassed' by his performance but on Tuesday, Paul's Most Valuable Promotions released the staggering numbers behind the fight.

Rafael Nadal WILL play in the Davis Cup singles today as the retiring 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares to say farewell to tennis

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MATTHEW LAMBERT IN MALAGA: The 22-time Grand Slam champion is playing his final event before retirement here in Malaga but there was uncertainty over his role for Spain.

Man City's Erling Haaland stars in new Beats by Dre advert - as he walks on hot coals, runs with wolves and does pull-ups off a mountain!

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AADAM PATEL: Erling Haaland has joined forces again with Beats by Dre in a promotional campaign captured in the Norwegian woods, with the slogan 'Ordinary is for everyone else.'

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Man City are given HUGE show of support in their war against the Premier League... as top club tells chiefs to call off vote on changes to sponsorship rules

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City wrote to clubs last week to urge a delay to the vote, claiming the Premier League's proposed changes to the rules remained 'unlawful' and raising the prospect of further legal action.

Jurgen Klopp 'wanted to replace Mohamed Salah with ANTONY at Liverpool' and discussed Man United's £86m flop as an 'option' to sign - amid uncertainty over the forward's future

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Salah, whose imperious goal-scoring form has fired Liverpool to the summit of the Premier League table after 11 games, is out of contract in the summer and yet to agree an extension at Anfield.

Netflix sent NFL warning after Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul chaos... with a Christmas Day Travis Kelce game next

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Viewers around the world were unhappy at the streaming giant's first major foray into sports broadcasting, with millions unable to watch the fight at all due to buffering issues.

Leaked letter gives Wrexham's Irish poppy protester James McClean special permission to bypass football's rules about where players can leave the pitch to escape from abusive fans

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EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Poppy-row footballer James McClean is to be permitted to leave the pitch via the shortest route to the tunnel following abuse from rival supporters.

NFL fans are all saying the same thing after ESPN broadcast Dallas Cowboys coach's play sheet

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has already been under fire for his poor play - but add carelessness to his repertoire of errors after this week's edition of Monday Night Football.

Why Shaquille O'Neal is 'frustrated' after ESPN announces deal to save 'Inside the NBA'

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The future of the show and its pundits was plunged into doubt after it was confirmed that TNT would stop carrying NBA games at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Emma Raducanu triumphs in straight sets over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova to put Great Britain one win away from their first Billie Jean King Cup final in 43 YEARS

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MATTHEW LAMBERT IN MALAGA: The irrepressible Emma Raducanu beat Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova to put Great Britain one win away from their first Billie Jean King Cup final since 1981.

Revealed: How San Marino - officially the worst national team in football - are just two games away from qualifying for the World Cup

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FIFA's lowest-ranked side - who sit 210th in the rankings - stunned fans after beating Liechtenstein 3-1 on Monday and, in turn, finished top of their Nations League group.

Sarina Wiegman admits concern over Chloe Kelly as Lionesses are dealt huge injury blow with TWO stars ruled out of England's squad for Wembley showdown with Emma Hayes' USA

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TARA ANSON-WALSH AT WEMBLEY: Wiegman has been hit with a significant injury list for the international break, with England taking on USA and Switzerland in two friendlies.

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Sergio Garcia's plan to book spot back in Team Europe for 2025 Ryder Cup brings angry response from French golfer Adrien Saddier

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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Sergio Garcia's plans to use the DP World Tour as a route back to the Ryder Cup have drawn a scathing response from French golfer Adrien Saddier.

Inside Rafael Nadal's family life as the King of Clay prepares for last dance: Wife Maria is his childhood sweetheart from

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Rafael Nadal has always been a humble superstar. You'd quicker find him fishing with friends back in Mallorca than courting glitzy galas.

When is the Nations League knockout stage draw? Teams involved and how the play-offs work as Scotland and Ireland set to learn fate

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Here is everything you need need to know about the Nations League knockout stage draw including the quarter-finals and relegation/promotion play-offs.

My Kitchen Rules 2024 champions crowned as Simone and Viviana compete against Caz and Fergus

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My Kitchen Rules Australia has crowned its champions for the 2024 season, as the two final teams faced off in the kitchen-Simone and Viviana, and Caz and Fergus.

How Man United's new academy plan helped them grab Arsenal's goal machine Chido Obi-Martin and more - and could see them cash in after years trailing Man City and Chelsea

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IAN HERBERT: A 16-year-old Danish striker wearing '9', or sometimes '16', in United's under-18s team has been an emblem of the club's resolve to overhaul their recruitment of young players.

England are just whipping boys abroad. Here's why India vs Australia is now bigger than the Ashes, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH

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TOP SPIN: There is no team in world cricket Australia less like to lose to than England - and no team they would rather beat than India.

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Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon names player who 'should have won five Ballon d'Ors'... but never even managed one

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The footballing legend played more than 1,000 matches in a career spanning four decades, making his debut for Parma in the 1995-96 season. He lifted the World Cup trophy in 2006.

Happy to be back, Erik? Ten Hag dines at his favourite Manchester restaurant after clearing out his belongings three weeks

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The Dutchman's two-and-a-half year spell as Man United manager was brutally brought to an end after the Red Devils' 2-1 defeat against West Ham last month.