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Australian pair Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell triumph in Wimbledon men's doubles final beating defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic of Croatia in a five-set thriller
09/07/22 09:44
The pair defeated defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic of Croatia 7-6, 6-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a thrilling contest on Centre Court which lasted more than four hours. It was the fifth time during the last two weeks that Ebden and Purcell had gone the distance, to claim their maiden Grand Slam title - having also saved eight match points along the way. They saved three in the first round before a further five in the semi-finals in their five-setter against Britain's Joe Salisbury and his American partner Rajeev Ram....read
'It felt like wearing an invisible neck brace': The Mail on Sunday travels to Silverstone to experience the impact of g-force on the body after Lewis Hamilton's claims he has 'shrunk an inch'
18/06/22 09:32All of this due to the effects of porpoising, cars bouncing along the track, that has become so brutal this season that Formula One's governing body have stepped in to try to fix it.
Nathalie Moutia has endured 25 years of trauma after physical and emotional abuse she suffered under the care of British Gymnastics... for her and hundreds of others the healing process begins now
18/06/22 09:30More than 400 people submitted their experiences to the Whyte Review which was published last week the abuse suffered by many under British Gymnastics.
Mohamed Salah is STILL struggling with thigh injury suffered in FA Cup final against Chelsea over a month ago and was unfit for the Champions League final, claims Egypt's national team doctor
18/06/22 03:40Egypt's team doctor claims Salah is still struggling with the issue he sustained in the FA Cup final against Chelsea in May. Salah limped off in the first half at Wembley.
Jurgen, look away now! The winter World Cup in Qatar is set to trigger an injury nightmare as Premier League clubs are warned over the impact the brutal schedule will have on their stars
11/06/22 09:42EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES SHARPE: Experts believe the jam-packed campaign, with a shortened pre-season and a World Cup in Qatar will increase the number of injuries
Reece James insists England WILL 'shine a light' on human rights abuses in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, after the FA were accused of 'completely lacking in courage' to speak out by Amnesty International
11/06/22 09:31The Chelsea full back said Gareth Southgate's squad are in talks over how to raise awareness of atrocities faced by migrant workers.
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper says his side will take the 'legacy and memory' of manager Brian Clough with them to Wembley as they look to secure their long-awaited return to the Premier League
28/05/22 09:30Forest have not played at Wembley since Clough led them to four successive domestic cup finals between 1989 and 1992 - and have not played in the top flight in 23 years.
'Give me a good two or three years and I'll ride off into the sunset a bloody happy man': Tennis ace and TV commentator once told the surgeon who saved him from prostate cancer he'd rather DIE than not have a sex life
22/05/22 12:02Former tennis ace and TV commentator John Lloyd told the surgeon who saved him he would rather die from prostate cancer than survive without a sex life when he was diagnosed with a tumor.
EXCLUSIVE: 'I told the surgeon if taking the cancer out means I won't be able to perform in the bedroom, then leave it in and sew me back up!': John Lloyd opens up on prostate cancer battle
21/05/22 10:18Exclusive interview by James Sharpe: John Lloyd's surgeon thought he was joking. 'You will survive this, John,' he reassured him. At least they had caught the prostate cancer in time.
'Training is 100 per cent - but he likes a laugh!': Eric Dier opens up on how Antonio Conte's passion play has roused Tottenham as Spurs look to wrap up a Champions League place on the last day of the Premier League season
21/05/22 09:30Eric Dier admits there have been moments this season when, in times gone by, the Tottenham dressing room would have felt like the beginning of the apocalypse.
Tottenham can silence 'Spursy' accusations by avenging defeat to Burnley, says Ryan Sessegnon... and the England hopeful has revealed Antonio Conte's reaction before his shock early threat to quit the club
14/05/22 10:01Spurs are now a point behind Arsenal with two games left and the momentum on their side. For Sessegnon, it showed that they are ready to deal with intense pressure.
Dale Vince has transformed Forest Green Rovers into the world's first carbon neutral football club while masterminding their journey to League One... the energy tycoon is a self-proclaimed 'contrarian' who insists he would 'never swap principles for money'
30/04/22 09:47INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Dale Vince says he doesn't really feel pride. It's not the way the Forest Green Rovers owner and renewable energy tycoon is wired.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals watching 'phenomenal' Champions League thriller between Manchester City and Real Madrid made him hungrier to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League
30/04/22 09:32Mikel Arteta admitted watching the humdinger between Manchester City and Real Madrid has made him even more determined to get Arsenal back into the Champions League.
Leicester 1-1 Roma: All eyes on Rome with a second-half own goal handing the Foxes a crucial lifeline in their Conference League semi-final tie, after Lorenzo Pellegrini opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho's side
28/04/22 08:56JAMES SHARPE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: For so long, this was a game right out of the Jose Mourinho playbook. Parked busses and dirty tricks. An early goal and endless frustration.
'I was in so much pain, my wife had to help me out of bed': Vladimir Coufal's incredible fightback from a groin injury to be ready for West Ham's historic week including their first European semi-final in 46 YEARS
23/04/22 09:31JAMES SHARPE: Coufal knows how big this week for West Ham. A trip to Chelsea with hopes of the top four still alive before the big one: a Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
'Erik reached the top and Gino died in loneliness': The story of Weber, a youth player like no other who connected with ten Hag but saw his life fall apart off the pitch
16/04/22 09:31Gino Weber was, according to ten Hag, the best talent in the Netherlands when they were coming through the ranks as young Dutch footballers.
'What would it have been like if Paul was just an average player enjoying his job?': Gascoigne family attend 'emotional' screening of documentary showcasing the height of 'Gazzamania' in which he became the subject of tabloid obsession
10/04/22 09:40The family of Paul Gascoigne joined to watch a screening of a new documentary about his life. Paul did not make it to the viewing. It was, in short, all a bit much for the 54-year-old.
Joleon Lescott dismisses theory that Pep Guardiola 'overthinks' key Champions League games and is confident that Manchester City will overcome Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals
03/04/22 05:37Guardiola is yet to lead City to European glory in his six seasons at the club and has faced criticism for his decisions coming back to haunt him in huge matches.
'I wasn't even allowed off the bus!': Matt Doherty reveals the day his Tottenham career hit rock bottom after being frozen out by Jose Mourinho... and insists he has 'found his rhythm' after return to form under Antonio Conte
02/04/22 09:31JAMES SHARPE: It was March last year and Spurs were in the last, grim throes of Jose Mourinho's reign. They had just lost to Arsenal. Doherty, by his own admission, did not play great.
Butch Harmon is back at the Masters after a two-year absence due to Covid-19 last this week... and gives his thoughts on the stars who are set to feature at the Augusta competition
02/04/22 09:30Just look at the guys not at the Masters this year: Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson. There is a changing of the guard. There is a lot of great young players set to feature.
From battling Arsenal's Bukayo Saka as a youth player to leaving Chelsea at just 14 - Michael Olise has already gone through a whirlwind rise up the ranks as the Crystal Palace star prepares to help try and guide his side into the FA Cup semi-finals
19/03/22 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Olise joined Hayes Youth at the age of six after his parents, Vincent and Mina, responded to an advert in the local paper looking for young players to form a new team.
AT THE SHARPE END: Now he's no ordinary Joe! How Newcastle's £40m signing has gone from 'flop' to one of the best players under Eddie Howe... and has Frank Lampard made relegation-threatened Everton even WORSE?
12/03/22 10:43JAMES SHARPE: Twenty six games and 39 shots later, the Brazilian scored his first goal. Look up any polls from the time for 'Biggest Premier League flop' and Joelinton will be near the top.
Marc Albrighton remains one of the most underrated players in the country but when Leicester need a big goal on a big stage, he's the MAN - the 32-year-old and boss Brendan Rodgers know there's plenty of miles left in the tank yet
10/03/22 11:13JAMES SHARPE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Is there anything with which you would not trust Marc Albrighton? He's not flashy, he's probably not in fashion these days, but there's few more reliable.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND UP: Aleksandar Mitrovic continues his record-breaking form with his 34th goal of an incredible season to keep Fulham on track for Premier League return
26/02/22 11:20Mitrovic made it 12 goals in his last nine Championship matches when he headed into the corner from Harry Wilson's cross. It wasn't a vintage Fulham performance but it maintain their lead.
West Ham star Jarrod Bowen sets high standards in his quest for Qatar as he continues to prove why now is the time for Gareth Southgate to include him in his England squad for the World Cup in November
26/02/22 10:31He is the stand-out England player of the season. Eight goals and eight assists for West Ham in the Premier League. Only Mohamed Salah has more combined.
Q&A on the sporting impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Could the Champions League final move to Wembley? Are any other sports affected?
22/02/22 10:30There are three Ukraine players in the Premier League: Man City full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, West Ham winger Andriy Yarmolenko and Everton youngster Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Brendan Rodgers is unfazed by the mounting pressure over his position at Leicester - with the under-performing Foxes still looking for their first league win of the year
19/02/22 10:30Leicester have been blighted by injuries, but defensive weaknesses have increased frustrations among fans and the pressure is growing on Brendan Rodgers.
Brendan Rodgers never feared losing the Leicester dressing room after going public with his criticism in the wake of their FA Cup defeat by Nottingham Forest... but warns they must 'be hungry and willing to prove a point' to recover their season
12/02/22 11:35There were concerns that Rodgers' decision to go public with his criticism could backfire among a group of players that he has already told he wants to overhaul in the summer.
Man United keep dropping points and Spurs remain fragile but Jarrod Bowen's goals have propelled West Ham into the top four... but is anyone actually good enough to clinch a Champions League spot?
12/02/22 10:30One of the reasons the final Champions League spot is up for grabs this season is largely because none of the teams in the running is really good enough to separate itself from the chasing pack.
Furious Antonio Conte tore into his Tottenham players after their defeat by Southampton, reveals Lucas Moura... but Brazilian insists they must listen to their 'very angry' boss as 'he wants us to be almost perfect'
12/02/22 10:30Antonio Conte was 'very angry and upset' after Spurs led Saints heading into the final 10 minutes only to concede twice and succumb to a second successive Premier League defeat.
'The best day of my life': Leicester full back Luke Thomas fondly recalls winning the FA Cup in his very first first-team game played in front of fans - and his dad... and opens up on Brendan Rodgers and England call-ups
06/02/22 09:25INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Thomas was still 19 when he started against Chelsea at Wembley in May. He'd broken in a year earlier but every match he had played was behind closed doors.
Will this end VAR controversy? FIFA's new limb-tracking technology ruled out its first goal as it prepares for launch at the World Cup in Qatar later this year
05/02/22 10:58It will revolutionise how quickly VAR officials can judge offsides and also how clearly they will be explained to fans. The new system will be launched in full at the World Cup in Qatar.
Brendan Rodgers concedes Leicester may have already PEAKED in their European ambitions with the Foxes devastated by last-gasp Spurs defeat... as he admits injuries have cost his side
22/01/22 10:31The Leicester boss branded football the 'University of Adversity' after his side threw away a lead deep into stoppage time in their dramatic loss in midweek.
David Moyes accepts that it is almost 'IMPOSSIBLE' for West Ham to compete on three fronts amid the escalating Covid-19 crisis but the Scot hopes his side can still secure a Champions League spot
09/01/22 06:21The West Ham boss is expected to rotate his squad to face Leeds after calling the Premier League's decision to plonk the Norwich game into the middle of next week 'pretty disappointing'.
Antonio Conte refusing to get Tottenham fans' trophy hopes up as he promises to be 'realistic' with them ahead of their FA Cup opener against Morecambe... three days after admitting they are a 'middle club'
09/01/22 12:22Tottenham are set to face Morecambe in the FA Cup third round as they look to win their first trophy for 14 years. But Antonio Conte admits it will be difficult for the north London club to end that drought this year.
Thomas Tuchel warns Chelsea it could take them YEARS to catch Man City at the top of the Premier League, but insists his side will not give up in the title race despite slipping 11 points behind them
01/01/22 10:31The German labelled his side 'Borussia Chelsea' in reference to his time as manager of Dortmund where he had to compete with the dominance of Bayern Munich.
You might not get in until half time! Football fans are warned to expect HUGE delays when Covid passes are introduced in stadiums this week amid stewarding shortages and fears the NHS app could crash
11/12/21 10:31Fans must show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter grounds larger than 10,000 capacity and experts believe checks could take so long that some may not be seated before half-time.
Newcastle are urged not to sweep ownership questions or Saudi Arabia human rights abuses under the carpet with fans' banners in support of the Rainbow Laces campaign
04/12/21 10:34Two huge rainbow banners stretched behind one of the goals at St James' Park on Saturday during their first victory of the season against Burnley.
'It was a good slap in the face': Tomas Soucek believes West Ham's defeat at Wolves can help top-four bid and insists Hammers can beat Manchester City AGAIN on Sunday
28/11/21 06:27West Ham can go level on points with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon, three days after the Hammers booked their place in the knock-out stages of the Europa League.
Ralf Rangnick may be the uber-coach chosen to save Man United but he was 'nothing outstanding' as a player, say his old team-mates! Once a skinny 21-year-old at Sussex University, his humble roots saw him struggle
27/11/21 10:32JAMES SHARPE: When Paul Ifill sent his dad the Southwick FC team photo from the 1979-80 season this week, there was a name among them that Everton Ifill couldn't quite place.
Barbarians insist they DID have enough players for their abandoned match against Samoa after being branded a 'shambles' and 'a disgrace' following six Covid cases emerging in the Baa-Baas camp
27/11/21 01:56Team bosses claimed it was Public Health England's final decision to cancel the contest after six positive Covid cases emerged in the Baa-Baas camp from two players and four coaches.
Newcastle United's Saudi owners told not to 'brush LGBTQ+ rights under the carpet' ahead of Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign with homosexuality punishable by death in the Kingdom
21/11/21 09:18JAMES SHARPE: Newcastle are committed to taking part in the Rainbow Laces campaign. They will promote diversity and inclusivity, regardless of anyone's sexual orientation or gender.
Tammy Abraham rises to a 'monster' challenge from Roma manager Jose Mourinho as he prepares for a potential England appearance against lowly San Marino on Monday
13/11/21 10:34This is a manager who told his Tottenham team he wanted them to play like a 'bunch of c***s' so it is no surprise to hear what the Roma boss has told his England striker: 'Stop being nice, be a monster.'
Roy Keane has called Manchester United defender Harry Maguire 'a disgrace', claimed he talks 'like a robot' and labelled him 'embarrassing' after his cupped ear celebration against Albania... but the TV pundit's blunt delivery is all part of the show
13/11/21 10:30Before United's game against Tottenham, Keane was asked to reflect on the previous 5-0 defeat by Liverpool. He ended up doing a mocking impression of Maguire's 'robotic' voice.
Jordan Henderson showed that he is more than just a holding midfielder by putting England on the front foot - if Gareth Southgate's men are to win the World Cup then they will need that kind of commanding presence
13/11/21 12:30A flick with the outside of the boot into Harry Kane. A driving run into the area. A run past three defenders, and a finish into the bottom corner. What a goal. Hang on a minute, is that Jordan Henderson?
Brendan Rodgers admits Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa consoled him the day after Leicester blew a top four spot on the final day of last season... as Whites boss claims Foxes manager is 'better than I was when I was his age'
07/11/21 06:39Bielsa is 66 now, Rodgers 48. At that age, Bielsa was just shy of leading Argentina, the country of his birth, to Olympic gold having won three league titles in his native homeland.
Antonio Conte insists Dele Alli WILL be given the chance to prove himself at Tottenham after being an unused substitute in the Italian manager's first game in charge against Vitesse
07/11/21 12:33Antonio Conte insists Dele Alli will be given the chance to prove himself at Tottenham despite being an unused substitute in Conte's first game in charge against Vitesse.
Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare showcased twin qualities of physicality and elegance in impressive performance against Spartak...and Frenchman was inches away from scoring a sublime first goal
04/11/21 11:41Brendan Rodgers signed Boubakary Soumare because he reminded him of both his star midfielders, combining the physicality of Wilfred Ndidi and the elegance of Youri Tielemans.
REVEALED: Newcastle sponsors are accused of 'turning a blind eye to homophobia' with their silence over the club's Saudi-led takeover - with campaigners hitting out at new owners for hypocrisy over Rainbow Laces plan
30/10/21 09:37SPECIAL REPORT: Companies such as Carling and Pulman Volkswagen have been labelled hypocritical for claiming to support diversity, yet following a club run by Saudi Arabia.
Roy Keane slams 'abysmal', 'boring' and 'gutless' Spurs while Graeme Souness insists Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are 'shadows of themselves' - after Nuno Espirito Santo's side failed to have a shot on target in Man United thrashing
30/10/21 07:43Roy Keane and Graeme Souness slammed a 'desperate' Tottenham side following a dismal 3-0 defeat against Manchester United on Saturday and questioned Harry Kane's contribution.
Brendan Rodgers insists Youri Tielemans has NOT rejected a new contract at Leicester, as the club wait to 'hear back' from their star midfielder... and the boss hails him as 'really respectful and 'so professional'
23/10/21 09:30JAMES SHARPE: Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with the Belgium international while Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been rumoured to be interested.
Tottenham's coronavirus woes deepen with the two players who tested positive set to miss out on clashes against Newcastle and West Ham after being forced into isolation... as Nuno Espirito Santo is handed a dilemma
16/10/21 09:31JAMES SHARPE: The unnamed pair returned positive tests on Thursday after they trained with their Spurs team-mates on return from international duty. They took further PCR tests on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League's vaccine rate is the WORST in the world! A new survey finds the English game is lagging far behind as rival sports pull their weight in Covid jab battle while conspiracies are spread in top-flight
16/10/21 09:30EXCLUSIVE BY ROBERT DINEEN AND JAMES SHARPE: A Mail on Sunday survey has found that almost all other top leagues have a much higher vaccine take-up rate than English football.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets goals but also puts pressure on Manchester United's weakest areas with his refusal to engage defensively... even a goalkeeper has run further than him!
09/10/21 09:30The Portuguese averages 3.7 miles per 90 minutes. At the top is Atletico Madrid's Yannick Carrasco, with eight miles Even Lionel Messi, who famously walks everywhere, manages 5.2.
EXCLUSIVE: International row set to continue as Premier League clubs prepare to hold South American stars from duty AGAIN if they are forced to miss domestic games
25/09/21 09:31EXCLUSIVE: The Mail on Sunday has learnt that clubs will only release players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers if their countries release them before the final round of ties.
Premier League bosses to speak to Romelu Lukaku to discuss his views on the fight against racism after Chelsea striker raised doubts over the impact of taking the knee
25/09/21 09:30It comes after the Chelsea striker questioned whether the gesture is having a strong enough impact as clubs across the Football League remain divided over the issue.
Sneaking out in blacked out Mercedes, the rebel Aston Villa and Tottenham players are holed up in Croatia hideaways as they quarantine before returning to the UK... with a cloak of secrecy in place while they train
11/09/21 09:32EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: For the locals, it feels like any other afternoon. Yet two of the cries inside the stadium come from Premier League stars Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia.
Argentina stars Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martinez and Emi Buendia are under investigation by Brazilian authorities for LYING on official Covid documents as they face TWO WEEKS of isolation before their 10-day quarantine in the UK
04/09/21 10:49EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES SHARPE: Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero as well as Aston Villa pair Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia could face 14 days of quarantine in Brazil
You can't stop us! Argentina players set to IGNORE Premier League orders not to go on international duty to red-list countries... with four stars from Aston Villa and Tottenham ready to rebel despite 10-day quarantine period
28/08/21 09:31Sources close to the Argentinian FA have told The Mail on Sunday they are confident Tottenham duo Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero will also join up with the Argentina squad.
'All I'm interested in is winning': Romelu Lukaku is back where he feels he belongs at Chelsea and insists he is not swayed by 'individual records' as Thomas Tuchel hopes the Belgian can bring the best out of Timo Werner
21/08/21 09:31There were no tears this time around, just smiles, as Chelsea's new record signing was unveiled at Stamford Bridge a decade after he first joined the club, arriving for just shy of £100m from Inter Milan.
The secrets behind Jamie Vardy's eternal youth! Leicester's evergreen striker understands his body, eats well and uses cryotherapy at home, meaning that even after enjoying beers, he has plenty of playing to do
21/08/21 09:31JAMES SHARPE: Jamie Vardy turns 35 in January. It means the perennial question that follows Leicester City and Vardy every season gets asked again: how long can Vardy keep going?
Premier League chiefs plead with the Government to allow stars to be EXEMPT from quarantine rules for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
21/08/21 09:30EXCLUSIVE: Players from top clubs could miss up to four games when they return from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in red-list countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Egypt.
Tottenham's Japhet Tanganga admits he has been spurred on by 'world-class' Harry Kane's 'inspirational' journey to the top... and revels in being given 'chills' after ovation against Manchester City
21/08/21 09:30It was around the 80 minute mark of their victory over Manchester City that the Tottenham fans burst into a rendition of 'he's one of our own' for the impressive Japhet Tanganga.
REVEALED: Liverpool are set to lose key trio of Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho for huge clash with Man United due to quarantine rules, with Premier League clubs STOPPED from denying South American international call-ups
15/08/21 11:44EXCLUSIVE: FIFA has revealed that Premier League clubs will no longer be able to hold on to their players even if they face quarantine on their return, in a bombshell announcement.
Fans are back to ground after 17 long months... and so are home comforts as six of the opening eight Premier League games so far end in victories for those playing in front of their own supporters
14/08/21 09:31For so long, football fans have had to wait - stuck at home with no choice but to watch their beloved sides on television as canned chants and boos replaced their own hearty cheers.
West Ham manager David Moyes hoping Said Benrahma will step up this season and fill the void left by Jesse Lingard after a slow start to life with the Hammers since his arrival
14/08/21 09:30The Algerian has been the star of the Hammers' preparations for the new season, which begins at Newcastle on Sunday. He scored in wins against Celtic and his former club Brentford.
Players and fans remain divided on taking the knee as anti-racism gesture gets a mixed reception across grounds at the start of the new EFL season
07/08/21 09:30Just over half of the games in the Championship, League One and League Two saw both teams take the knee with the gesture greeted by boos that were drowned out by applause.
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is not a clone and has strong beliefs about how his team should play... the Arsenal legend has his sights set high after a pragmatic approach under predecessor Roy Hodgson
07/08/21 09:30If you're a Crystal Palace supporter, you can be forgiven for not knowing who you are going to get as your manager. First, Roy Hodgson retires. Then you think you might get Nuno Espirito Santo.
Covid-19 left him with arthritis and his mum died before Watford brutally sacked him but Nigel Pearson has learned to roll with life's punches… Now the ex-Leicester boss is fully focused on getting Bristol City into the Premier League
06/08/21 12:32EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Pearson is more relaxed these days as he heads into his latest campaign and has signed familiar faces to try and get the Robins into the top flight.
100 golds for £1.2billion, but what's the real price paid? Lottery cash helped to fund the win-at-all-costs approach that has helped Team GB change lives, forge memories and create legends
24/07/21 09:30There were 11 golds for Britian in Sydney, nine in Athens, 19 in Beijing, 29 in London, 27 in Rio and four at the Winter Olympics. It is, in the words of Sir Hugh Robertson, 'a remarkable achievement'.
Georginio Wijnaldum says he 'didn't feel loved and appreciated' by some at Liverpool and insists he was singled out for criticism on social media as the Dutchman FINALLY discusses his sour Anfield exit after joining PSG on a free
24/07/21 05:00He talks about how he's been made to feel loved at PSG, in their negotiations with him, in explaining the project under Mauricio Pochettio, a manager who tried to sign him for Tottenham.
No 'overs', lots of music, and even some cricket... the ECB hope the Hundred will seek to open the sport up to the masses
17/07/21 09:52It's the ECB's attempt to bring a new audience to cricket. But not usual cricket, which is supposedly too long and too slow, with not enough 'entertainment'. JAMES SHARPE explains all.
England's oldest international Ron Baynham, 92, backs the Three Lions for glory in Euro 2020 final against Italy... but former goalkeeper quips his star-studded 1950s side were better than Gareth Southgate's men
10/07/21 11:03At just before 8pm on Sunday Ron Baynham, like many of the country, will sit down in front of the television in his living room to watch England in their first final since 1966.
'It started off as a really good idea that got ruined': One year since footballers first 'took the knee', those in and around the game are split say the controversial gesture has been hijacked and diluted, with opinion split over sticking with it
17/06/21 09:30It started with a simple gesture. In the ghostly silence of Villa Park, as football returned after a 100 day absence, all 22 players of Aston Villa and Sheffield United dropped to one knee.
Cristiano Ronaldo seeking one final hurrah with the Portugal captain desperate to lead his team to glory in the Euros again... as he looks to break Michel Platini's goalscoring record in fifth appearance at the finals
05/06/21 09:30Cristiano Ronaldo has willed the clock to stop far longer than many but the Portuguese great now leads his country into a European Championship that must surely be his last.
Billy Gilmour gives Scotland a fighting chance at Euro 2020: The humble Chelsea midfielder is 'the most exciting young player his country have produced in a generation'
05/06/21 09:30In the past few weeks, Gilmour has been named in Scotland's squad for the European Championship, has won the Champions League and made his international debut.
Carry on booing! Gareth Southgate confirms England players WILL continue to take the knee before matches at Euro 2020 and insists fans' jeers won't derail them despite MPs' attack
05/06/21 06:24A minority of fans booing taking the knee at Middlesbrough last Wednesday has further unified the team, with Southgate meeting with senior players and then the squad on Friday.
Bruno Lage to discover if he will be granted a work permit to become Wolves' new boss in midweek... with club confident of landing their man as former Benfica coach prepares for appeal hearing on Wednesday
30/05/21 05:17JAMES SHARPE: Lage is Wolves' first choice to replace Nuno Espirito Santo and was interviewed last week, though they are also understood to be considering other candidates.
Manchester United can make history, Sergio Aguero says goodbye to Manchester City and the race for the Champions League goes down to the wire... 10 things to watch out for as curtain falls on the Premier League
22/05/21 09:48Manchester City may have rode off into the sunset to secure the Premier League title but the final day promises to play for with the battle for Europe hinging on the final 90 minutes.
REVEALED: Premier League to hold talks with players over whether they want to continue to take the knee next season, while UEFA will support England in performing the anti-racism gesture at the Euros this summer
22/05/21 09:45UEFA will also support England in performing the anti-racism gesture at the European Championship, with Gareth Southgate's side expected to be one of only a few teams to do so.
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Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn sends message on necklace
EXCLUSIVE TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap- Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities...
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- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Live: Start time, undercard, scorecard and round-by-round updates as Chris Eubank Sr arrives with his son for bitter grudge match after branding him 'a disgrace'
- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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