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Darren England REMAINS as VAR for Crystal Palace's clash with Brentford - despite red card that left Arsenal fuming and Alan Shearer slammed as 'one of the worst decisions I've seen'
26/01/25 13:20
Darren England will serve as the video assistant referee as Crystal Palace play host to Brentford on Sunday. England was one of the officials to come under the microscope earlier this weekend after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in Arsenal's clash with Wolves. As Vitor Pereira's side attempted to break away from a set piece, Lewis-Skelly brought down Matt Doherty and was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver on the cusp of half time....read
Man United are 'WORSE' under Ruben Amorim than they were with Erik ten Hag says Alan Shearer - as the pundit explains what the squad 'can't do'
20/01/25 09:14Alan Shearer weighed in on Man United's struggles under Ruben Amorim after the Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 3-1 home defeat by Brighton on Sunday.Revealed: How much Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacements will earn - 'with Alan Shearer being paid more' - as hosting trio insist they are NOT fighting for top billing
15/01/25 16:11The BBC has confirmed that MOTD will be fronted by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan from next season. The news was first announced exclusively by Mail Sport last month.Alan Shearer heaps praise on 'superb' Man United trio after FA Cup win over Arsenal at the Emirates... as he lauds one star for taking his 'opportunity'
12/01/25 20:09Ruben Amorim's men booked their place in the fourth round of the competition after claiming victory via a penalty shootout - and Shearer named the three players that stood out for him.Alan Shearer names the one club he believes COULD afford the British-record fee for Newcastle star Alexander Isak this summer
10/01/25 10:41Mail Sport exclusively revealed that Arsenal would not be able to stump up the likely British-record transfer fee that would be required to sign him from Newcastle.Watch Alan Shearer's hilarious reaction to getting a question about his own career wrong in sports quiz - leaving his team-mates in stitches
07/01/25 19:05The Premier League's all-time top Premier League scorer joined the 'football' team for the quiz, which was held to celebrate Christmas, and had Alan McInally and Abigail Davies on his team.Alan Shearer likens Man United's display against Newcastle to a 'youth team performance' and issues warning to fans ahead of Liverpool game
04/01/25 16:58Alan Shearer has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's recent performances, likening their display against Newcastle to that of a 'youth team'.Alan Shearer urges Marcus Rashford to 'consider his options' and delivers warning about Serie A as Man United eye swap deal to land Victor Osimhen
03/01/25 16:49Alan Shearer Shearer has weighed in on the transfer speculation surrounding Marcus Rashford, suggesting that securing a deal during the January window would be 'very difficult.'Whey aye! Geordies are the biggest cheese fans in the country with almost half eating at least 24lb every year
28/12/24 01:16A poll of 2,000 Britons found that 47 per cent of folk from the North East eat more than the UK average of just under 1kg per month.Alan Shearer issues title race warning to Liverpool - despite the Reds' impressive start to the campaign under Arne Slot
24/12/24 16:23The Reds have suffered just defeat in all competitions since Slot took the reins this summer, and currently sit four points clear of Chelsea with a game in hand.Alan Shearer is dubbed a 'SNAKE' and a 'baldy nugget' by Joey Barton after Match of the Day star re-opened feud over whose fault relegation was when he was Newcastle manager
19/12/24 09:15The pair have failed to see eye-to-eye ever since the 2008-09 season, when Shearer was head coach of Newcastle and Barton was a key midfielder in the side.Gary Lineker claims Marcus Rashford 'has not been as special as he can be' but it is not all the Man United star's fault... as fellow pundit Alan Shearer insists the club 'can't afford to carry any passengers'
18/12/24 20:12The forward conducted a candid interview with Henry Winter on Tuesday where he revealed that it was a matter of 'when' not 'if' regarding his departure from Old Trafford, having been dropped on Sunday.Gary Lineker films The Rest Is Football podcast wearing the same shirt he wore the night before while enjoying dinner with ex-wife Danielle Bux
18/12/24 19:47The football pundit, 64, joined his co-hosts Alan Shearer and David Moyes to film an episode of their popular podcast in Mayfair, London.Marcus Rashford is 'miles off the player he was two years ago', claims Alan Shearer - as he admits he's been left BAFFLED by Man United star's struggles, with forward available for £40m in January
15/12/24 12:30Rashford netted just eight times last season, while he has scored four Premier League goals this time around and struggled to nail down a regular place since Amorim came in.Alan Shearer slams Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'CHAOTIC' leadership at Man United - as he claims 'it's gone from one bad stage to another' and insists Ruben Amorim's 'eyes will have been opened' since arriving at the club
15/12/24 09:25Alan Shearer has hit out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'chaotic' ownership of Manchester United following a turbulent start to the season.Alan Shearer reveals his 'logical' successor to Gary Lineker on Match of the Day - and insists the presenter would do a 'great job' if chosen by the BBC
14/12/24 20:58It was revealed last month that Lineker would be leaving the long-running football highlights programme at the end of the season after more than 25 years in the role.Alan Shearer delivers verdict on Eddie Howe's Newcastle future, as club legend reveals what the Magpies boss needs to do to 'quieten the noise' after dismal defeat at Brentford
11/12/24 08:52Newcastle have struggled to kick on this term and currently find themselves down in 12th after suffering their fifth defeat of the campaign at Brentford on Saturday.Former England star, 58, takes up new sport, earning promotion to the Yorkshire Premier Division - and says he prefers playing it to football!
10/12/24 18:30The 58-year-old enjoyed a successful playing career for the likes of Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Everton, playing over 600 times in his senior career as a goalkeeper before retiring in 2006.Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer slam 'shambolic' and 'embarrassing' Man United owners Ineos after sporting director Dan Ashworth's shock exit
09/12/24 17:19Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker (inset) both slammed Manchester United's Ineos board led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe over their decision to remove sporting director Dan Ashworth from his role.Alan Shearer questions Newcastle's attitude and rips into them for being 'dreadful defensively' in damning verdict after Eddie Howe's side slumped to defeat at Brentford
08/12/24 08:09The Magpies are without a win in their last four games after suffering their fifth league defeat of the season at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.Kevin De Bruyne STARTS for Man City against Nottingham Forest - a day after Pep Guardiola hit back at Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher for claiming he had fallen out with the Belgian
04/12/24 18:25Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports that 'something isn't right between those two' and Gary Neville vaguely offered that 'something is definitely going on in the dressing room'.Premier League legends Alan Shearer and Peter Crouch throw support behind new cash initiative for grassroots clubs... with scheme offering £400,000 lifeline to sports organisations in need
27/11/24 19:34Cash4Clubs, a grants scheme set up in 2008 to support and preserve local sports organisations, is encouraging clubs to apply for almost half a million worth of free grants over the winter period.Gabby Logan is forced to apologise to Amazon Prime viewers as pundit swears during the broadcaster's live Champions League coverage
26/11/24 23:55The broadcaster picked up the rights to the coverage of Manchester City's Champions League game against Feyenoord on Tuesday, which finished 3-3 as City collapsed late on in the tie.Alan Shearer left stunned by Man City's late collapse against Feyenoord - and pinpoints the moment which sums up their struggles: 'Weak, frail... an absolute disaster'
26/11/24 23:17City looked set to finally end their dire run of form at the Etihad when they breezed into a 3-0 lead thanks to an Erling Haaland brace and another strike from Ilkay Gundogan.What is Baller League? Everything you need to know about the newly-launched competition as Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join forces with YouTube celebrities
26/11/24 14:44After first being launched in Germany by Mats Hummels and ex-Arsenal star Lukasz Podolski at the start of the year, Baller League has skyrocketed in popularity.Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie shares more loved-up snaps from the moment her partner Joe Marchant proposed during romantic Paris getaway
26/11/24 10:25The singer, 29, took to Instagram to announce her partner Joe Marchant had popped the question during the getaway.Gary Lineker lands new job as outgoing MOTD host agrees to coach in brand new league - joining forces with ex-Premier League stars and YouTube celebrities for launch of competition
25/11/24 16:01Gary Lineker leads the most notable names in the newly-launched Baller League with a host of former Premier League stars and celebrities involved for the launch of the competition.Roy Keane's biggest bust-ups: THAT foul on Alf-Inge Haaland, offering out a fan in the car park, wishing he'd hit Alan Shearer harder and two major clashes with managers
25/11/24 14:32He sometimes crossed the line and was sent off seven 11 times during his United career. Keane featured in plenty of bust-ups as a player... as well as a few more since he hung up his boots in 2006.Watch the moment Alan Shearer makes his pitch to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host with cheeky eight-word quip, as legendary presenter appears on BBC's iconic show for first time since announcing he is stepping down
23/11/24 23:43Alan Shearer made a cheeky pitch to show off his credentials as a potential replacement for BBC Match of the Day host Gary Lineker on Saturday night.Football fans name one of Gary Lineker's colleagues as surprise top choice to replace him on Match of the Day... and just SIX per cent want to see a female host
20/11/24 18:00The BBC, who announced in a statement last week that Gary Lineker, 63, will leave the highlights show at the end of the season, has started the process of hunting for his Match of the Day successor.Gary Lineker reveals his favourite Match of the Day moment that left him in TEARS as he begins his long farewell hosting iconic BBC highlights show
20/11/24 10:46With Gary Lineker stepping down, the BBC are now in the process of hunting for a host to succeed the 63-year-old, who first replaced Des Lynam on the iconic programme back in 1999.Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie is engaged! Singer, 29, shows off her stunning diamond ring after partner Joe Marchant proposed in Paris
08/11/24 23:53Hollie Shearer has announced that she's engaged to her partner Joe Marchant after he popped the question in Paris.Football legend Alan Shearer gives bizarre reason why he would never sign up for ITV's I'm a Celebrity - but reveals another pundit who he's convinced would WIN the hit TV show
07/11/24 17:56Several retired footballers have jetted to Australia to take part in the show, including the likes of Jimmy Bullard, Harry Redknapp and Jill Scott, with the latter pair winning their respective season.Alan Shearer believes Newcastle youngster Lewis Hall is deserving of an England call-up amid reports the full-back is in contention to be included in Lee Carsley's final squad
06/11/24 17:51The 20-year-old, who signed from Chelsea for 35million last August has received plaudits for his performances for Eddie Howe 's side this term.Ian Wright turns the air blue with hilarious x-rated reaction to seeing former Match of the Day colleague Alan Shearer after Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle
02/11/24 20:06Newcastle made their marks in the title race as they beat the Gunners 1-0 in Premier League action, with Alexander Isak's first half goal the difference and Mikel Arteta 's side unable to come back.Alan Shearer's wild reaction to Newcastle's winning goal against Arsenal is captured by TV cameras as Magpies legend hails Anthony Gordon for delivering a 'cross from the 90s'
02/11/24 15:38With his side in dire need of a response Newcastle delivered, and Alexander Isak headed home after just 12 minutes to secure all three points against the title challengers.Revealed: Man United coach's x-rated response to West Ham's late penalty as Erik ten Hag's side suffer defeat to pile pressure on under-fire boss
27/10/24 18:20Jarrod Bowen converted the stoppage-time spot-kick which had been controversially awarded after Danny Ings went down following a collision with Matthijs De Ligt.Alan Shearer admits Kai Havertz has 'proved me wrong' as the German goes in search of a record-breaking goal against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League
22/10/24 19:39The German is chasing a record eighth-straight game on the scoresheet at the Emirates, having impressed toward the end of his debut campaign in north London.Gary Lineker shares how he feels about having a German managing England... as Alan Shearer reveals what 'concerns' him about Thomas Tuchel's appointment
16/10/24 08:27Tuchel is just the third foreign manager to take charge of the England Men's team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello, something that has generated controversy.Alan Shearer gives theory as to why FA acted quickly to land Thomas Tuchel as England boss - as Gary Lineker claims timing is 'slightly odd' with German set to take over next year
16/10/24 06:30Tuchel agreed an 18-month contract to become England boss through to the 2026 World Cup, with the former Chelsea manager taking over from the start of next year.Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme
12/10/24 23:40Former England striker Alan Shearer is set to sign a new Match of The Day contract, which is currently at £400,000 a year. One source said he and Lineker 'basically come as a pair'.Alan Shearer claims one England star will be 'RAGING' with Lee Carsley as ex-Three Lions captain insists player 'should be knocking on the manager's door' after Greece snub
11/10/24 10:17Shearer went on to admit that Carsley does not have an easy job picking the England team, and compared his current selection 'dilemma' to the famous 'Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard' situation.Alan Shearer sends BRUTAL message to former Man United stars-turned-pundits - and reveals the one position where Erik ten Hag's side are 'not good enough'
07/10/24 08:14Erik ten Hag's team continued their poor start to the season as they extended their winless run to five matches with a goalless draw at Villa Park. The Red Devils sit 14th in the league.Off to work, Gary? Match of the Day host Lineker is spotted catching a train ahead of tonight's show as rumours swirl about his future hosting the TV football institution
05/10/24 15:24Long standing Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has been pictured waiting for a train at Barnes Station this morning and is expected to host the show tonight following departure rumours.Match of the Day staff are 'increasingly unsettled' amid uncertainty over Gary Lineker's future as fresh rumours of his departure sweep BBC
04/10/24 10:58Fresh doubts emerged yesterday over Lineker's position after rumours swept through corporation suggesting his time on the show may be coming to an end. He declined to comment today (pictured).Alan Shearer names his valuation of Cole Palmer as he admits £42.5m fee 'looks to be INCREDIBLE business' after the Chelsea star's phenomenal rise
03/10/24 16:48Chelsea paid £42.5million to sign Palmer from Manchester City in September 2023 and he has proceeded to surpass expectations.Micah Richards names just FOUR Man United players who could get into a top six Premier League side... and Alan Shearer claims he's being 'generous'!
30/09/24 16:50Richards added that United's current situation reminds him of his of the one he found himself at Aston Villa after joining the club from Man City in 2015.Alan Shearer slams Man United as 'b****y awful' and 'shambolic' after Tottenham defeat while Gary Lineker claims they look like 'lost souls' - as pundits rip into lack of identity under Erik ten Hag
30/09/24 07:44United sunk to a fresh low on Sunday night as they were outclassed by Spurs, going 1-0 down within three minutes and never looking in the game.Erik ten Hag admits he must 'respect criticism' from 'some pundits' after his war of words with 'crazy' Jamie Redknapp... who suggested the Man United boss dropped Marcus Rashford for disciplinary reasons
29/09/24 07:29The Dutchman was recently embroiled in a war of words with Jamie Redknapp , who he branded 'crazy' over 'speculation' as to why he dropped Marcus Rashford against Crystal Palace.Alan Shearer leaves Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches with hilarious response after being asked to choose between Man United and Sunderland
25/09/24 16:11Newcastle legend Shearer became the Premier League's all-time record goalscorer during his spell on Tyneside and also made the history books at club level.Paul Scholes reveals moment he thought he would be sold after Sir Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment - before the legendary Man United boss apologised to him!
25/09/24 06:08Scholes joked that he had built up a reputation as a 'teacher's pet' under Man United 's legendary manager, but believed he was about to be sold by the club after a bust-up following a defeat.Alan Shearer weighs in on Newcastle civil war involving Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell after 'rotten' display in 3-1 defeat by Fulham
24/09/24 06:34Club legend Alan Shearer has delivered his verdict on Newcastle's civil war after Eddie Howe 's side were beaten 3-1 by Fulham on Saturday. It was the Magpies' first loss of the season.Alan Shearer questions Marcus Rashford decision despite Erik ten Hag claim - as pundit hints at Man United disciplinary issue
24/09/24 05:44Ten Hag had claimed pre-match that the decision was due to rotation, with Rashford ultimately introduced as a substitute on the hour mark as Man United chased the opening goal.Alan Shearer names his combined Man City and Arsenal XI ahead of title showdown... and picks just FOUR Gunners players
21/09/24 06:13City beat Mikel Arteta's men to the title once again last season despite picking up just a single point over their two matches and Shearer insists Pep Guardiola's side are the more superior.Alan Shearer reveals the major sign that Mikel Arteta has improved Arsenal MORE than Erik ten Hag has Man United
18/09/24 11:00Arteta is into his fifth season at the Arsenal helm and has rejuvenated the club, steering them to second in the Premier League twice and an FA Cup triumph in 2020.Alan Shearer reveals the edge he believes Arsenal have over Man City which could help them go all the way in this season's title race
16/09/24 19:32Alan Shearer believes Arsenal have a key edge over Manchester City in the personnel stakesm, in this season's title race.Alan Shearer insists criticism of Marcus Rashford has NOT been unfair after Man United star's camp claimed treatment from club legends was like 'bullying'
15/09/24 08:07The England international scored in the Red Devils 3-0 thrashing of Southampton at St Mary's to end his six month-long goal drought in the Premier League. He scored United's second.Man City's hearing for 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules to begin on MONDAY - as Alan Shearer has his say
12/09/24 09:14City have been accused of financial impropriety spanning nine years from 2009 and the sternest punishment if found guilty is relegation. Points deductions and fines are also potential penalties.Where Harry Kane ranks among England's 10 greatest strikers and why the 68-goal centurion still isn't No1, writes JEFF POWELL
11/09/24 16:00JEFF POWELL: The two goals against Finland at Wembley this Tuesday night extended his reign as the all-time leading goal-scorer for the country which invented this infernal game.Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford needs to LEAVE Man United to reignite his England career after the forward was left out of the Three Lions' Euro 2024 squad
04/09/24 09:47The Manchester United forward has struggled for form since the start of last season and was left out of the Three Lions' 26-man squad for Euro 2024.Erik ten Hag has just TWO GAMES to save his job, claims Alan Shearer, as he responds to Man United boss calling his analysis 'stupid'
04/09/24 09:32The Dutchman's side were dealt a brutal 3-0 thrashing to rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, leaving them 14th in the table after their opening three matches.Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
02/09/24 23:36Micah Richards (inset) has slammed the decision to send Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice (left) off for a second bookable offence in the Premier League's weekend draw against Brighton.Erik ten Hag hits out at Alan Shearer's 'stupid' analysis of Marcus Rashford's performance against Brighton - after the Man United forward was singled out for criticism by the Match of the Day pundit
30/08/24 13:24CHRIS WHEELER: BBC pundit Shearer singled out Rashford on Match of the Day last weekend after he was substituted in United's defeat at Brighton.Alan Shearer insists 'something doesn't look right' at Newcastle after shaky display at Bournemouth - as club legend pinpoints where Magpies need to strengthen in final week of the transfer window
26/08/24 08:13Newcastle legend Alan Shearer believes that something is going wrong at his former side following their 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth .Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial handball
25/08/24 15:29Dango Ouattara turned in a Bournemouth corner in the 93rd minute, before the goal was subject to a VAR check and eventually ruled out with the Cherries star adjudged to have handled.'He's not a youngster anymore': Alan Shearer slams Marcus Rashford for his positioning in 2-1 defeat by Brighton... with Man United striker having 'extra training sessions' under a club legend
24/08/24 23:04Premier League icon Shearer criticised Rashford for his poor positioning and movement during Man United's 2-1 defeat at Brighton on Saturday afternoon.Alan Shearer slams Chelsea for being 'very disrespectful' to Raheem Sterling after his sudden banishment and issues a warning to players about joining the club
23/08/24 08:50Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca told Sterling just two days before the season began that he should weigh up his options for a move.BBC removed Jermaine Jenas so quickly not even The One Show co-host Alex Jones knew about it as he was airbrushed off websites within minutes - unlike Huw Edwards who stayed on payroll for 10 months
23/08/24 08:35The BBC presenter, 41, was fired this week after 'rumours' spread among colleagues over 'unsolicited' flirty texts that he had allegedly sent to junior members of staff.Howard Webb 'hosted a conference call featuring Gary Neville and Alan Shearer - as PGMOL chief educated pundits following frustrations at errors made on commentary last season'
21/08/24 23:32In addition to VAR, former Premier League match official Webb detailed referee's interpretations and offered reminders regarding the laws of the game.Amazon Prime unveil their all-star punditry line-up for this season's Champions League - including Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and a four-time winner of the competition
20/08/24 13:51Amazon Prime have announced their punditry team for this season's Champions League after acquiring the rights to show games from Europe's elite club competition.Alan Shearer insists footballers are reaching 'BREAKING POINT' due to a congested schedule - as the Newcastle legend claims the number of games is leaving top stars 'knackered'
19/08/24 17:11AADAM PATEL: Last week, Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real Madrid are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.Eddie Howe claims Fabian Schar was duped into headbutting Ben Brereton Diaz and insists his red card came from a 'well-managed situation' - as Alan Shearer labels theatrics 's***housery'
17/08/24 19:37CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Southampton debutant Brereton Diaz fell to the ground after he and Schar nudged foreheads during a first-half altercation. The latter was shown red.Alan Shearer opens up on his father's death after cancer battle and still 'feeling lost' as he pens emotional tribute - and admits working on Match of the Day will be 'tough' after iconic theme tune was played at his funeral
16/08/24 12:15His dad, also named Alan, passed away aged 80 earlier this year following a reoccurrence of cancer. He had been diagnosed in February having already beaten the disease at the age of 65.Alan Shearer sends Mikel Arteta Premier League warning as Arsenal boss prepares to try and FINALLY end Man City's run of title dominance
14/08/24 17:41The 2024-25 campaign will get underway on Friday night with Manchester United hosting Fulham, while Arsenal play their first game on Saturday when they will take on Wolves.NEWCASTLE'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: 'Wor Jackie' Milburn has a stand named after him at St James' Park, while record goal-scorer Alan Shearer won the undying love of his people - but who do YOU think is their all-time star?
05/08/24 11:00JOE BERNSTEIN: Today it's the turn to look at the legends of Newcastle from the founder of the offside trap William McCracken through Jackie Milburn to Alan Shearer.Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie shares glimpse into her stunning new home in Paris as she moves in with her rugby star boyfriend Joe Marchant
01/08/24 11:59The daughter of footballer star Alan Shearer, 29, and the rugby player, 28, both took to their Instagrams on Wednesday to announce the exciting news.Alan Shearer predicts Gareth Southgate's future after England's agonising Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain as he insists missing out on trophy will 'hurt him'
15/07/24 05:52Speculation has quickly mounted over whether England's head coach will remain in his role. He is out of contract at the end of the year but the FA want him to stay for the 2026 World Cup.Alan Shearer reveals his pick for England's best player at Euro 2024 and salutes them for 'being a breath of fresh air' ahead of final against Spain
12/07/24 20:22The superstar is expected to keep his spot in Gareth Southgate's starting XI in Berlin and Shearer singled him out when asked to choose the Three Lions' standout performer.Alan Shearer claims he would accept Sunderland 'WINNING the Premier League' if it meant England beating Spain in the Euro 2024 final - as the Newcastle icon makes thinly-veiled dig at the Black Cats
12/07/24 19:06Alan Shearer aimed a curt dig at Sunderland when the Newcastle legend stressed he would accept the Black Cats winning the Premier League if it meant England lifting the Euro 2024 title.Alan Shearer names his England team for the Euro 2024 final, with a change - but Gary Lineker issues stark warning about how Spain could exploit the Three Lions' line-up
12/07/24 07:06England are gearing up for a second consecutive Euros final and will hope for better fortune against Spain than they had against Italy in 2021.
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Is this the end of Novak Djokovic? Doubts grow that tennis star can add to his 24 Grand Slam titles after injured ace is booed out of Australian Open
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Kyle Walker says farewell to Man City: Star sends touching message to wife Annie Kilner and his family in social media post after sealing AC Milan move
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Rodri is joined by partner Laura Iglesias at Indiana Pacers' clash with San Antonio Spurs at NBA Paris Games as he continues ACL recovery
- Bizarre moment Jack Butland punches the ball into his own net to give Man United lead against Rangers in Europa League Shocking own goal
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Tottenham star sends shocked one-word post after Hoffenheim are awarded bizarre penalty in Europa League clash - before decision is overturned
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Former Premier League star undergoes incredible hair transformation as he reveals progress after transplant - and shares his 'new confidence'
- Former Premier League star makes SHOCK career change - four years after retiring from football Former Southampton man switches lanes
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Loris Karius' TV presenter wife 'REFUSES to move to German club with him' - as she 'wishes him the best' and opts to stay in Milan
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Brest send Micah Richards hilarious 'Brest Lover' shirt - but snub Jamie Carragher - after pundits made tongue-in-cheek jokes about the French side
- Wrexham vs Birmingham is the 'Hollywood derby' - it could be the most surreal League One game ever IAN HERBERT reports
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Real Madrid become first football club to surpass €1bn in revenue, setting record-breaking gap over Man City in 28-Year history of financial report
- Man United legend reveals why Ruben Amorim is NOT to blame for their demise - despite downturn in form after Erik ten Hag's sacking
- Lewis Hamilton breaks his silence after posting his first laps in a Ferrari after blockbuster £100m move
- Cristiano Ronaldo hits new milestone for Al Nassr as Portuguese superstar edges closer to 1000 career goals
- Inside Paula Badosa's battle with chronic pain as former world No2 prepares to play her 'soulmate' Aryna Sabalenka
- Is this the proof that shows Ruben Amorim really DID smash a TV in Man United's dressing room? Red Devils boss sports mark on his finger after defeat
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to splitting with Sir Ben Ainslie - with the Man United co-owner considering stepping away from £200m America's Cup project
- Curtis Jones copies Mohamed Salah celebration following Liverpool star's goal against Lille - after claiming Eden Hazard was his favourite player
- Lewis Hamilton shares a four-word message as he poses for his first picture in Ferrari's iconic red racing suit
- Revealed: First look at new Liverpool documentary showing Jurgen Klopp's final months as manager - as Prime Video unveil release date
- Pep Guardiola's wife breaks silence after shock split from Man City boss after 30 years of marriage - after his decision to extend his Etihad contract
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony will join the seven-time champion as he completes his historic first drive for Ferrari
- Revealed: Lewis Hamilton's new tattoo has a hidden heartfelt meaning as he begins life at Ferrari
- Premier League winner hits back at KSI for 'disrespectful' Wayne Bridge comments and steps forward to challenge YouTube star
- Ruben Amorim 'SMASHED TV in furious dressing room rant at Man United stars' after ANOTHER defeat at home against Brighton
- Novak Djokovic battles through injury to upset Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final... as coach Andy Murray watches on
- Revealed: How much Luke Littler has banked so far in his career as the youngest darts world champion in history turns 18
- Fans can't get enough of Emmanuel Petit - and claim the ex-Arsenal star 'looks a billion dollars' as a Legolas and Lucius Malfoy lookalike
- Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is slammed after mistake against Wolves as Jamie Carragher claims he's only good enough for a 'bottom half' side
- Man United to swap shirt sponsors for one match to back charity which campaigns for global health equality
- Wayne Bridge pulls out of fight with KSI after social media influencer's x-rated face-to-face John Terry jibe 'crossed the line' with ex-Chelsea star
- Is this the hidden meaning behind Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari? Fans come up with theory behind Brit's unveiling as he seeks an eighth F1 title
- Jannik Sinner 'looks like a zombie' and requires 11-MINUTE medical intervention during health scare at the Australian Open
- Bizarre moment Anthony Taylor makes horror mistake despite being just YARDS away from incident... before fed-up fans jokingly try to BRIBE referee
- Dele Alli completes 18-month move to Como after a successful trial at the Serie A club... as ex-Tottenham midfielder bids to revive his career
- Australian Open ball boy collapses mid-match due to extreme heat - as play is halted amid worrying scenes in Melbourne
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues defiant message at his Besiktas presentation - as club chief reveals the HUGE wage former Man United boss will receive
- Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy around Old Trafford at half time of Man United's clash against Brighton
- Fans left stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing against TV star re-emerges - after KSI confirmed upcoming fight against retired footballer
- Revealed: Sir Alex Ferguson's 'emotional nursing home visits' to Denis Law weeks before Man United legend's death at age of 84
- The crazy life of the former Prem star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood
- Luke Littler 'set for lap of honour at Old Trafford ahead of Brighton clash' as Man United prepare to mourn the loss of club legend Denis Law
- KSI taunts Wayne Bridge with X-rated John Terry affair jibe as YouTuber confirms next fight.. but fans are all saying the same thing about announcement
- What life could be like for Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in Italy if Man City star moves to Milan
- How Old Trafford mourned Denis Law: IAN HERBERT on a sombre 24 hours as Man United fans honoured the final link to club's glorious past
- Denis Law dead at 84: Man United and Scotland legend - and last remaining member of club's trinity - passes away A Ballon d'Or winner in 1964
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EXCLUSIVEInside Man United's 100,000-seat £2bn 'New Trafford' plans which could start THIS YEAR, including the data that's driving the decisions
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EXCLUSIVEAsher 'Ash Beast' Opoku-Fordjour: The Sale wonderkid out to save England's scrum - and his astonishing pre-match routine
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British No 1 Jack Draper DESTROYS his racquet in a rage at Australian Open, as fans say he's 'lost it' after ANOTHER flare-up with Aussie crowd
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Novak Djokovic shows Danielle Collins how to deal with 'drunk' hecklers with hilarious response to fan that leaves Australian Open crowd in stitches
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Hilarious moment Paula Badosa offers boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas her racquet after he told her to CALM DOWN during Australian Open clash
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Danielle Collins taunts a critic after being labelled a 'brat' for slapping her backside and bragging about 'big fat cheque' after Aus Open win
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger
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EA reveals Team of the Year, with only ONE Man City star included... as Real Madrid dominate dream XI made up of players from SEVEN different clubs
- Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online CONTENT WARNING
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Danielle Collins slaps her backside and boasts of 'big fat $180,000 cheque' as she accuses Australian Open crowd of being 'super drunk'
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Brit No 1 Katie Boulter crashes out of Australian Open second round to extend barren Grand Slam record - despite fiance Alex De Minaur watching on
- Revealed: Pep Guardiola's 'critical decision which proved the final straw in 30-year relationship with wife Cristina Serra' Difficult time for City boss
- Lyon are stunned by FIFTH-tier amateur side in the French Cup... sparking a wild pitch invasion from their delirious fans Humbled by amateurs
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Lionesses confirm base for Euro 2025 title defence in Switzerland - with Sarina Wiegman's side set to stay in five-star hotel with a giant spa
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Pep Guardiola's influencer daughter Maria speaks out after the Man City manager's split from his wife Cristina Serra after 30 years together
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How Cristiano Ronaldo spends his £300-per-MINUTE wages: A new £61m private jet, £250K-a-month hotel stay and a yacht
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Jude Bellingham 'goes on house-hunting trip to view two next-door luxury £27m mansions for him and his mum', with pools and cinemas
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Emotional David Moyes receives warm reception from Everton fans ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa - as Scot makes his Goodison Park return
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EXCLUSIVEExpert lip-reader reveals three-word message Pep Guardiola gave Stefan Ortega after Man City manager's post-match outburst at goalkeeper
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Revealed: VAR's strange 'three-word message' to referee which sparked FIRST-EVER rejection of a red card review after Marc Cucurella incident
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The end of Jurgen Klopp's quiet life: How former Liverpool boss was lured from the solitude of sun and padel to pick Max Verstappen's brain
- As Pep Guardiola prepares to divorce his wife of 30 years Cristina Serra - which are some of the costliest divorces in the world of sport? Expensive partings
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Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead at Brentford
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Pep Guardiola 'moving out of £8.5m family home' after shock split from wife Cristina, as Man City manager lives alone in £2.7m Manchester flat
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Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he 'lost the plot' as he opens up on 'nightmare' decision to pull out of the Masters on medical grounds days after meltdown
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'is on the brink of signing new SUPER-CONTRACT' which will cement his status as the world's highest-paid footballer at Al-Nassr
- Pep Guardiola 'has split with his wife Cristina Serra, with the couple separating after 30 years together' Couple have reportedly agreed to part ways
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EXCLUSIVENon-league clubs seek permission to switch FA Cup ties to home of Premier League opponents following the abolishment of replays
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EXCLUSIVEKyle Walker holds secret 'leaving party' as he nears transfer from Man City to one of two Italian teams in bid to keep England career alive
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Tyson Fury announces he is RETIRING from boxing - and delivers a cryptic five-word message after Eddie Hearn hinted at Anthony Joshua clash
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Pep Guardiola lectures serial autograph hunters with a life lesson after they ambushed him in a car park near Man City manager's home
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Ruben Amorim leads Man United's car-pooling celebrating stars on late-night return to Manchester Airport after Arsenal penalty win
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Massive upset rocks the Australian Open as one of the tournament's biggest names is dumped OUT in the first round after shocking defeat in Melbourne
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Revealed: Why Jude Bellingham's pop star love interest 'ended chances of romance after date suggestion' with England and Real Madrid superstar
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Man United's social media admin rubs salt in Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's wounds with provocative posts on X after penalty shootout victory
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Napoli 'line up move for Man United star Alejandro Garnacho to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia' - as Red Devils 'set their asking price' for the winger
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Fans slam David Raya for comical penalty shootout antics as Arsenal goalkeeper dived the wrong way for EVERY Man United spot kick in FA Cup defeat
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Man City star insists Kyle Walker's exit would be 'MASSIVE' blow - after the club captain told Pep Guardiola his wish to 'explore opportunities abroad'