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Can Romelu Lukaku end the 'curse' of Chelsea's No 9 shirt? After Torres, Morata, Falcao, Sidwell, Boulahrouz (yes, really) and even more signings flopped while wearing the number, here's why fans think it is jinxed!
16/08/21 01:13
Having worn the No 18 during his first spell, Lukaku (left) is now set to take the No 9 shirt at Chelsea once Tammy Abraham's move to Roma is finalised - the young England forward touched down on Italian soil on Sunday morning to complete his £34m transfer and join Jose Mourinho's revolution. But, as Abraham found out, that fabled striker's squad number seems to have something of a hex on it. So many revered centre forwards - including Fernando Torres (top right) and Alvaro Morata (inset, second right) have flopped while wearing Chelsea's No 9 in recent years that some fans have even called it 'cursed'. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (inset, right) was a rare success, while even midfielders and defenders have worn the No 9, including Khalid Boulahrouz (bottom right)....read
Can Brendan Rodgers finally stick the knife into Liverpool? Leicester boss has Jurgen Klopp hoodoo, but with champions' season falling apart he has better chance than ever before to gain revenge on club that dumped him and prove them wrong at last
13/02/21 08:54Three times Brendan Rodgers has had the chance to stick it to his successor Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool since he was sacked as their manager in October 2015. Three times he has failed.
Jose Mourinho 'left furious' by Gareth Bale's ill-timed Instagram post saying 'Good session today' after he was left out of Tottenham's squad for dramatic FA Cup defeat by Everton
11/02/21 04:44Jose Mourinho claimed there was no 'obvious injury' with Bale 'not happy' in training, but that was at odds with the 31-year-old's version of events, as he posted 'Good session today' on his Instagram .
'I was in a bad place, out all the time, doing mad stuff': Wilfried Zaha opens up on his Man United depression, getting ONE session to prove himself... and THAT Imogen Thomas shirt at his medical
11/02/21 09:55Wilfried Zaha has lifted the lid on the depression he suffered during his spell at Manchester United, and reveals he was given just one training session to prove his worth by Louis van Gaal.
Instagram FINALLY say they will get tough and remove accounts that send racist messages and stop abusers creating new profiles after sickening abuse sent to football stars including Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Reece James
10/02/21 01:06Manchester United players Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Axel Tuanzebe and Lauren James are among those to have been subjected to racism on social media in the last fortnight alone.
Jose Mourinho fears Eric Dier is suffering a 'crisis of confidence' after leaving Tottenham defender out of West Brom win after he gave away penalty in Chelsea defeat
10/02/21 12:40The England international has twice been dropped in the last three games after making mistakes that led to goals, including giving away a penalty against Chelsea for a rash challenge on Timo Werner.
Manchester United stars 'don't TRUST' Donny van de Beek, claims Mark Hughes as club legend calls on 'disappointing' £40m buy to 'show more' after he was hooked at 0-0 in West Ham win... to his dismay!
10/02/21 07:34The £40million arrival from Ajax was handed just his eleventh start of the campaign as United toiled on Tuesday night, needing extra time to seal a 1-0 victory against West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round.
Jurgen Klopp is 'growing increasingly frustrated with Liverpool's transfer policy after owners FSG SNUBBED £100m January move for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to solve centre-back crisis'
10/02/21 06:58The champions eventually moved to sign Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies in cut-price deadline day moves last month, but neither have featured in Liverpool's two games since.
Nick Kyrgios' bitter feud with Novak Djokovic is the talk of tennis... from the Aussie calling his rival a 'TOOL' over his views on Covid to the world No 1 admitting his lack of 'respect' for the sport's bad boy - yet they have only met TWICE on the court!
09/02/21 08:00Novak Djokovic is looking to extend his record of eight titles in Melbourne, but all the interest has been in his ongoing feud with Nick Kyrgios, instead of his quest for an 18th Grand Slam title.
Jamie Carragher accuses Harry Maguire of 'not being brave enough' as he points the blame at Manchester United captain for Everton's last-minute equaliser at Old Trafford
09/02/21 09:03Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had already blown a two-goal lead in the game and now find themselves five points behind leaders Manchester City , who have a game in hand.
Manchester United teenager Facundo Pellistri reveals Lionel Messi is his insipration ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar as he is unveiled by Alaves after joining on loan until the end of the season
08/02/21 02:01Having only joined the club last October, he has been earmarked as one for the future by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he continues his development away from the Old Trafford spotlight.
Luther Blissett accuses Watford of 'shameful PR' by 'portraying my goal scoring ability in a negative way' to try and 'gain sympathy' for lockdown-flouting striker Andre Gray as club legend launches passionate defence of his record
08/02/21 10:56Blissett believes that the club, who referenced his former tabloid nickname 'Luther Missit' in a question, have tried to gain sympathy for Gray, who apologised for twice flouting lockdown rules.
Liverpool are TOO SAFE and it's not just Thiago... they look mentally and physically drained, like they've run to the END, claims Gary Neville as he insists Jurgen Klopp and his faltering players 'need an opportunity to reset'
08/02/21 09:13Jurgen Klopp's champions have fallen 10 points behind leaders Manchester City, after Pep Guardiola's men ran out 4-1 winners at Anfield on Sunday.
Shkodran Mustafi bids farewell to Arsenal fans in open letter as defender admits 'together we went through good and not so good times' after sealing free transfer to Schalke
03/02/21 05:42The 28-year-old terminated his contracted six months early and moved on a free transfer to Schalke on Monday, ending his four-year stay at the Emirates.
Liverpool FINALLY shore up their defence in bid to get title challenge back on track as Ozan Kabak joins on loan with option to buy for £18m, just hours after Ben Davies signed for £2m from Preston
01/02/21 08:02Injuries to Joel Matip and Fabinho, to add to the long-term absences of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, prompted the Reds to enter the centre-back market.
LIVE: Thomas Tuchel gives his unveiling press conference with new Chelsea manager revealing Frank Lampard has messaged to wish him well... and reveals the story behind 'supporting Spurs'!
28/01/21 01:17Thomas Tuchel will hold his first press-conference as Chelsea manager this afternoon as he is officially unveiled after replacing Frank Lampard. Follow it LIVE here.
Antonio Cassano reveals he piled on 14 kilos in seven months at Real Madrid... and blames the club because sponsors Nutella delivered him THIRTEEN JARS A MONTH that he would eat 'directly from the bottle'
28/01/21 12:43The former Italian international spent two unhappy years at Real Madrid between 2006 and 2008, but he lays the blame squarely at the door of the Spanish giants.
Harry Redknapp backs Frank Lampard to 'come back stronger' from Chelsea sacking and believes his nephew will be 'better for the experience'
28/01/21 11:26Lampard was sacked earlier this week after just 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge following a poor run of form and results that had left the Blues ninth in the Premier League.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a doubt for Arsenal's showdown with Manchester United on Saturday, admits Mikel Arteta after captain missed Southampton win to care for his unwell mother
28/01/21 10:47But Mikel Arteta refused to say whether the 31-year-old Arsenal captain had been abroad and whether his return would be complicated due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Jose Mourinho expects Dele Alli to STAY at Tottenham this month despite Mauricio Pochettino pushing to reunite with the midfielder at PSG... but Portuguese admits 'sometimes unexpected things happen'
27/01/21 01:52Alli has been linked with a loan move to Paris St Germain, now managed by former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, after falling out of favour with Jose Mourinho this season.
Jurgen Klopp takes a swipe at Roman Abramovich's 'successful or you're out' mantra after Frank Lampard's sacking and says Chelsea squad is a 'present' for new boss Thomas Tuchel
27/01/21 12:38Though Klopp believes the former PSG boss has inherited a gift of a squad at Chelsea following their spending spree last summer, he believes the removal of Lampard was harsh.
Georges St-Pierre admits he was 'very surprised' by Conor McGregor's KO defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 and backs Irish fighter to rise back to the top 'if he changes things in his training and in his life'
27/01/21 11:22Though Conor McGregor is now serving a six-month medical suspension, Georges St-Pierre has backed the Irish fighter to be 'reborn' if he makes a few changes.
'You plan to charge people real money for this?': Fans slam Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham's 'absolutely awful' new retro Nike Air Max collection shirts on sale for £70 - even though they won't be worn on the pitch!
27/01/21 10:16Nike have linked up with the Premier League trio for a new wave of special edition jerseys inspired by their trainer collection, each of which is based on the design of an iconic Air Max trainer.
Manchester United 'are leading the race for £16m-rated Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner' with a summer swoop on the cards for a player dubbed 'the new Michael Ballack'
27/01/21 08:54A summer move appears for likely for the midfielder, whose contract runs out in 2023 and whose asking price of £16m looks likely to only increase, according to The Sun.
Manchester United drop behind Bayern Munich and out of the top three of Deloitte's football rich list for the first time since 2013 after Premier League giants saw revenue fall by £118m as Europe's biggest clubs face a £2BILLION price for the Covid crisis
26/01/21 12:04The figures lay bare the impact of the crisis on football's European elite with Deloitte's money league showing that the top 20 revenue-generating clubs lost around £975million in 2019-20.
Signing free agent Diego Costa would WIN Manchester City the Premier League, claims Micah Richards, as former defender questions Sergio Aguero's fitness and Gabriel Jesus' reliability
26/01/21 11:00With Sergio Aguero's season blighted by injury and Gabriel Jesus struggling in front of goal, Richards believes that Costa could provide that extra spark between now and the end of the season.
That's one way to rake the money back! Carles Puyol models one-off El Clasico shirt on sale for £80, just a day after it was revealed cash-strapped Barcelona are £112MILLION in debt to 19 clubs over unpaid transfer fees
26/01/21 09:55The unique shirt, which merges the club's traditional home colours with the Catalan flag - the Senyera - is modeled by club legend Carles Puyol, and has been created for use in just a single match.
Chelsea 'now have very good cards' to beat Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich to Dayot Upamecano... with new boss Thomas Tuchel a big draw for the £38m defender
26/01/21 08:57The impending arrival of Thomas Tuchel has given Chelsea a major trump card in the race for RB Lepzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports in Germany.
PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes says a move to Paris is 'up to Lionel Messi' and reveals Ligue 1 giants 'are trying to convince' Barcelona star to join on a free transfer this summer
25/01/21 07:59With it looking increasingly likely that the 33-year-old will end his stay at the Nou Camp this summer, the Ligue 1 champions are one of the few clubs in the world that can afford him.
'I was born and brought up in the UK... but my career is over because I'm NOT qualified to play for England': Glamorgan batsman calls for 'compassion' as barmy rules jeopardize entire future, but ECB were 'perfectly happy' to change them for Jofra Archer
21/01/21 11:15Charlie Hemphrey, who gained Australian residency after moving to Brisbane, has asked for 'compassion' with his classification as a non-qualified player leaving him resigned to his fate.
'Nobody escapes this embarrassment': Spanish papers pile into Real Madrid and label humiliating Copa del Rey exit to minnows Alcoyano 'the worst defeat of the Zidane era'
21/01/21 07:54The Spanish papers have not held back in their skewering of Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid as the inquest into their shocking Copa del Rey defeat gets into full swing.
Kevin Pietersen slams under-fire Aussie skipper Tim Paine, claiming he's 'never, ever been up to it' and predicts he has captained his last Test after India's stunning victory at the Gabba
21/01/21 06:55Criticism has flooded in from all sides after India consigned the Aussies to a first defeat at the Gabba since 1988 with a stunning three-wicket victory this week, that secured an improbable 2-1 series win.
Tottenham 'will reignite Danny Ings interest in the summer if they secure Champions League return with Jose Mourinho desperate to sign Southampton striker who is delaying signing a new deal'
21/01/21 06:32Jose Mourinho is believed to be a huge fan of the England international, who has just 18 months left on his deal at Southampton, and is yet to sign an extension.
Mesut Ozil 'will undergo medical and finally complete Fenerbahce move from Arsenal on Friday when period of self-isolation ends' after flying over to Istanbul at the weekend
20/01/21 02:52The German World Cup winner must quarantine until the end of the week - in line with Turkey's Covid-19 protocols - after flying over to Istanbul on Sunday ahead of his move to Fenerbahce.
Jurgen Klopp calls for Liverpool calm as he admits they 'haven't made steps forward' after telling his team they CAN'T rely on their front three to save them alone and issuing a rallying cry to fight back against media criticism
20/01/21 02:10The German called on his side to fight back against media criticism and rubbished talk that he has to rebuild his side after a run of four games without a win.
Senior stars grumbling on the fringes, passing the buck to players, no style or identity - and £230m spent! The 10 ways Frank Lampard is falling short at Chelsea as Roman Abramovich's axe hovers
20/01/21 12:08The threat of Roman Abramovich's axe weighs heavily on Lampard's shoulders, with Chelsea languishing in eighth - nine points off the top, and five adrift of Champions League places.
Mario Mandzukic relishing partnership with 'beast' Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they bid to power AC Milan to first Serie A title in 10 years... despite combined age of 73
20/01/21 07:50The 34-year-old has joined on a free transfer after leaving Qatari side Al-Duhail last July and will add even more experience to an already-stacked frontline in a bid to help secure the Serie A title.
Lionel Messi was once close to joining Espanyol on loan, reveals Mauricio Pochettino... but PSG boss refuses to comment on potential move for wantaway Barcelona star
20/01/21 06:58The PSG boss has refused to talk about a move in the present day for the Barcelona captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season and appears unwilling to commit his future to the Nou Camp.
Chelsea board want to look into hiring 'German-speaking' coach to replace Frank Lampard - with Julian Naglesmann, Ralf Ragnick and Ralph Hasenhuttl all linked as pressure builds on boss following Leicester loss
20/01/21 06:30A limp sixth defeat of the season at Leicester on Tuesday night left Chelsea in eighth place, despite a summer spend of £230m that was expected to see them challenge for the title.
Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent in Super Cup final defeat by Athletic Bilbao as Spanish FA deem red-card incident was not severe enough, with Barcelona star handed just a two-game suspension
19/01/21 02:06Messi will miss Barcelona's match against third-tier minnows Cornella in the Copa del Rey and against Elche in LaLiga after being handed just a two-match suspension.
Everton winger Bernard is 'wanted by Al Nasr' as Dubai-based side 'consider £10m January bid', with Brazilian having 18 months left on his deal at Goodison Park
19/01/21 12:19Everton winger Bernard is reportedly attracting interest from the Middle East. Dubai-based side Al Nasr are weighing up a £10m move for the Brazilian international,
Tokyo Olympics are now 'UNLIKELY' to happen, says the man who ran London 2012, with bosses said to be 'making plans for a cancellation' with just six months to go until rescheduled Games are due to start
19/01/21 11:33With the Olympics scheduled to start in six months' time, the host city is currently under an emergency order after a surge of coronavirus cases across Japan.
Diego Simeone 'will sign a new deal at Atletico Madrid until 2024 and is prepared take a pay cut on astonishing £28m-a-season salary due to Covid pandemic', despite hinting at exit after shock defeat just two weeks ago
19/01/21 10:37Simeone celebrates 10 years in the hotseat at Atletico at the end of this year, but his current deal runs out at the end of next season. Reports in Spain say a renewal is close.
Thiago is changing Liverpool to make them WORSE, says former midfielder Didi Hamann, as he suggests the Reds' star signing transforms their 'dynamic' and 'is everything Liverpool of the last few years is not'
19/01/21 09:53Thiago arrived to huge fanfare when he completed his move from Bayern Munich in September, but has found his game time heavily restricted by injury so far.
Twitter mercilessly mocks Tim Paine after Aussie captain's 'I can't wait to get you to the Gabba' threat spectacularly backfires as India take a historic Test win (and even Ravi Ashwin can't resist a dig!)
19/01/21 09:32Tim Paine's grandstanding in Sydney came back to bite him as India pulled off one of the greatest Test victories of all time in an astonishing run chase in Brisbane.
Limp Liverpool badly miss Diogo Jota, Paul Pogba missed the chance for defining Man United moment and Gareth Bale's days look numbered at Spurs - 10 THINGS WE LEARNED in the Premier League
18/01/21 10:58Liverpool and Manchester United's top-of-the-table showdown ended goalless, but it produced plenty of talking points. Sportsmail take a look at the Anfield clash and the rest of the weekend's action.
'Torres won the Champions League here!': Frank Lampard REJECTS Timo Werner comparisons with Chelsea's last £50m flop (who he says wasn't so bad...) as he tells his goal-shy striker to 'get his head down and focus'
18/01/21 02:18The £53m German striker is without a Premier League goal for the Blues since November 7, and missed a gilt-edged chance to end his drought late on at Fulham on Saturday.Lionel Messi could face 12-MATCH BAN for punching opponent if Spanish FA view the red-card incident in Barcelona's Super Cup final defeat by Athletic Bilbao as 'aggressive'
18/01/21 12:53The Argentine received the first red card of his Barcelona career in the last minute of extra time for striking Athletic Bilbao forward Asier Villalibre around the head off the ball.
Tottenham 'set to rival Chelsea for South Korean centre-back Kim Min-jae' as Jose Mourinho steps up interest in defender known as 'The Monster'
15/01/21 12:36Jose Mourinho is believed to be preparing to ramp up interest in the 6ft 4in defender known as 'The Monster' amid concerns of competition from Spurs' London rivals.
Manchester United's FA Cup fourth-round showdown with Liverpool to be shown live on the BBC, while Chorley's dream of another upset will be on BT Sport in pick of the TV coverage
14/01/21 05:29The first meeting in the competition between the two teams since 2012 is the plum draw of the round and sees first in the Premier League go up against second.
Jorge Mendes is 'looking for a new Premier League club for Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo' - and super agent was 'in talks with Arsenal before recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta'
14/01/21 12:54Though Nuno extended his contract until 2023 back in September, the super agent is already looking for a new challenge for his client, according to The Sun.
Moussa Dembele completes shock loan move to Atletico Madrid until the end of the season as Islam Slimani ends Leicester nightmare to replace him at Lyon on an 18-month deal
13/01/21 06:11Dembele arrives at the LaLiga champions as a direct replacement for Diego Costa, who left the Spanish giants last month, with a reported £29.6m option to buy in the summer.
How Cristiano Ronaldo turned himself into the ultimate goal machine: Enlisting an Olympian to improve his speed, learning to jump like Michael Jordan and a fitness plan to keep him forever young has put him on cusp of becoming football's top scorer
10/01/21 04:13Breaking records has become routine for Cristiano Ronaldo throughout his extraordinary career so far. He now stands on the cusp of possibly his proudest accomplishment.
FA CUP SHOCK RATINGS: Marine could cause the biggest upset EVER against Spurs, Chorley will be gunning for Derby's kids... and Morecambe can pile MORE pressure on Frank Lampard... so who could actually pull it off?
09/01/21 08:37It's that time of the year again. Christmas is over, New Year has been and gone and with the FA Cup third-round swinging into view, there are plenty of banana skins for Premier League sides to avoid.
Inter Milan outcast Christian Eriksen 'could make stunning return to Tottenham just a year after £17.5m move to Italy if Dele Alli reunites with Mauricio Pochettino at PSG'
08/01/21 08:46Just a year after departing Spurs for Italy in a cut-price £17.5m move, the Dane finds himself seeking pastures new after falling out-of-favour under Antonio Conte.
Sebastien Haller will join Ajax in £22m deal after West Ham striker passed a medical and agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract... but a move for Lyon's Moussa Dembele is unlikely as David Moyes searches for a replacement
07/01/21 02:50Haller, who became the most expensive player in West Ham's history when he moved from Eintracht Frankfurt for £45m, passed a medical and has agreed a four-and-a half-year contract.
Former Everton and Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe joins Spanish minnows Racing Murcia just a month after he was declared BANKRUPT having lost £3.2m fortune following failed move into rap music and acting
07/01/21 11:58Former Holland wonderkid Royston Drenthe has joined the 12th club of his nomadic career after being unveiled by Spanish minnows Racing Murcia.
Micah Richards jokes that he's taking Roy Keane on a ROAD TRIP with him, to his fellow pundit's apparent horror... with ex-Manchester City man claiming 'he definitely wants to punch me!'
07/01/21 09:50The prospect of Sky Sports' popular punditry double act taking their routine on tour would be sure to provide more memorable moments.
Marcos Rojo 'agrees two-year deal with Boca Juniors but may have to reach agreement with Manchester United to let him return to his homeland, with Argentine club not prepared to pay a fee'
07/01/21 08:25Sportsmail reported earlier this week that the Argentine has been in talks over a return to his homeland having made just 15 appearances at United in the last two-and-a-half years.
Memphis Depay insists he is 'happy' at Lyon and 'might be here until the end of the season', but is still set to leave on a free in the summer amid long-term interest from Barcelona
07/01/21 07:41The Dutchman's deal with the French side expires in the summer and he has long been the subject of interest from Ronald Koeman's side. But he says he is happy at the Ligue 1 leaders.
Diego Simeone hints at Atletico Madrid exit as he claims he will make amends for shock Copa del Rey defeat by third-tier minnows Cornella 'if we are still here next year'
07/01/21 06:54LaLiga's leaders were dumped out away at third-tier minnows Cornella thanks to an Adrian Jimenez volley, with right back Ricard Sanchez sent off midway though the second half.
Furious Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony tells agent of Siriki Dembele to 'get to f***' in Instagram video and accuses him of 'playing games' after the winger handed in a transfer request at League One club
05/01/21 02:56Dembele has been linked with a move away from the Posh during the January transfer window, with Premier League and Championship clubs believed to be among those interested.
Jadon Sancho 'took a secret holiday to Dubai during Borussia Dortmund's winter break'... with struggling starlet keeping his trip quiet amid a ban on returning to England and after sparking fury in Germany on the same swanky getaway a year ago
05/01/21 09:04With the England star barred from coming home because of the covid mutation that has torn through Britain, he decided on a trip to the UAE with his father, according to reports in Germany.
Rio Ferdinand reveals he played while DRUNK after downing three brandy and Cokes in a lounge at Arsenal with West Ham in the Premier League... with Manchester United icon having admitted parts of his career 'are a blur'
04/01/21 01:24The former defender had not been part of the Hammers' matchday squad for a trip to Highbury in August 1996. But he was drafted in when Paulo Future refused to play.
Dana White pours cold water on Nick Diaz's sensational UFC comeback after five years away as chief questions why he'd return because 'he's made a lot of money' and 'accomplished great things'
04/01/21 12:41Diaz, brother of Nate, has been out of action for five years but the 37-year-old has been working hard on a comeback. But White is not convinced that he should be making his return to UFC.
Frank Lampard needs 'time' to build his 'work in progress', insists Glenn Hoddle - despite Roman Abramovich seeing his team fall to EIGHTH in the Premier League
04/01/21 11:11Despite a £253million splurge in the summer window, Chelsea find themselves eighth in the table after 17 games - three points off the top four and seven adrift of leaders Liverpool .
Brendan Rodgers installed as FAVOURITE to be the next Chelsea manager with Frank Lampard's job under serious threat... with club legend John Terry and even former interim boss Rafa Benitez making the bookies' list
04/01/21 10:22Chelsea slipped to a fourth defeat in their last six games against Manchester City on Sunday after a dreadful first half where they conceded three times in the opening 34 minutes.
Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo CONFIRMS his interest in Olivier Giroud as he targets 'handy' Chelsea striker as a new option to freshen up his attack
04/01/21 07:50With the Frenchman desperate for consistent opportunities ahead of this summer's European Championship, a move away from Stamford Bridge could be in the offing.
Former England rugby star Billy Twelvetrees sparks a 30-man brawl that leaves players fighting on the pitch and in the STANDS after pushing over a waterboy during Gloucester's Premiership clash with Sale
03/01/21 12:24Twelvetrees, who earned the last of 22 caps for his country in 2015, shoved a water carrier in his desperation to get the ball back in the dying minutes of the match at Kingsholm.
Mauricio Pochettino arrives for his first training session at PSG as new boss bids to hit the ground running after only being handed an 18-month deal following his appointment
03/01/21 10:34The Argentine wore a mask as he was accompanied by his former assistant at Tottenham, Jesus Perez, as he reported for work at the French club's training ground.
Kevin De Bruyne 'very close to signing a new Manchester City contract' with Pep Guardiola desperate to tie down his star man on a five-year deal worth over £300,000 a week
03/01/21 09:52It comes after Sportsmail reported in October that City were making strong progress with De Bruyne over signing a new deal, raising the prospect that he will finish his career at the club.
Arsenal dealt blow in their pursuit of Christian Eriksen as Inter Milan 'offer the Danish midfielder to both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid' with Antonio Conte looking to shift the outcast from the San Siro this month
03/01/21 08:58The Dane was seen as a bargain at a cut-price £17m when he arrived in Italy just under 12 months ago, but he has struggled to fit in under Antonio Conte.
Ten years ago England's Ashes heroes danced Down Under... the captain and top run scorer are now knights of the realm, the 90mph bowler is a bodybuilding property consultant and the star batsman is saving rhinos, so what are the rest up to?
01/01/21 12:25It is 10 years since England's historic Ashes victory in Australia. While a handful of heroes are still playing, many have moved on. Sportsmail take a look at what they're all up to a decade on.
Chelsea face having FA Cup tie with Morecambe POSTPONED as League Two club's training ground is shut down for 10 days and another match is called off - 11 days before glamour tie
30/12/20 02:55Chelsea are facing further fixture chaos with their FA Cup third-round tie against Morecombe next month in doubt after the League Two club's training ground was shut for 10 days.
Premier League clubs are desperate to avoid a circuit-breaker lockdown because there's NO ROOM to move their fixtures... but after West Brom boss Sam Allardyce broke rank to back it, could a break become unavoidable?
30/12/20 01:44Fears are growing that English football could be on the verge of grinding to a halt once again amid a fresh Covid crisis, and Premier League bosses are disagreeing over the course of action.
QPR's Twitter account is HACKED with posts including the N-word, messages about 'c**k' and 's***'... and club's former winger Andy Sinton, 54, is victim of the same attack
30/12/20 08:45QPR's Twitter account appeared to be the victim of a cyber attack on Wednesday morning with a number of vulgar messages sent out. They have over 444,000 followers.
It's defence v attack! Junior Firpo slams Barcelona's misfiring forwards and moans 'we need a thousand chances to score' after shock Eibar draw - with Martin Braithwaite missing a penalty and Antoine Griezmann anonymous again
30/12/20 07:34Barca needed an equaliser from substitute Ousmane Dembele after Kike Garcia embarrassed Ronald Araujo to break away and score just before the hour mark.
Fabio Capello insists Harry Kane is the ONLY player he would swap for Paulo Dybala if he was in charge at Juventus, as Italian champions prepare to sell star if he won't agree a new £36m deal
30/12/20 06:58The Argentine has been overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata in Turin this year, but the former England boss remains a keen supporter.
Crystal Palace 'braced for January tug of war over Wilfried Zaha as incoming PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino joins AC Milan in lining up bid for £50m-rated star'
30/12/20 06:37The 28-year-old has been in fine form this season with eight goals in 14 appearances, which has caught the attentions of a number of European giants.
Manchester United stars wrap up warm to train in the snow ahead of crucial games against Wolves and Aston Villa
29/12/20 11:49United host Wolves on Tuesday night before Aston Villa visit Old Trafford on New Year's Day, with Solskjaer's men aiming to stay in touch with league leaders Liverpool.
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Matheus Cunha's Man United deal is 'in the final stages' as Red Devils make 'significant progress' in talks for £62.5m Wolves star ahead of summer move
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Chris Eubank Jr opens up on agony of brother's death and being estranged from his father ahead of huge Conor Benn fight Countdown to clash 
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- Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn warns he has 'no sympathy' and sends message on necklace at final face-off
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