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Former Premier League star and boyfriend of Diego Maradona's daughter accused of assaulting his own SON, 18, by his ex-wife
23/04/25 11:24
He is accused of pinning his son, Gianluca, against the wall and pounding him repeatedly by his former wife and the teenager's mother, Ana 'Nina' Oertlinger. The shocking allegations, made by Oertlinger on Argentinian television, come amid her legal battle with him over alleged unpaid child support which has left her fearing potential homelessness....read
Inside Pope Francis' love of football: The self-confessed admirer of 'The Beautiful Game' rubbed shoulders with Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Pep Guardiola - and had a three-word label to describe Diego Maradona
21/04/25 11:05Pope Francis is being mourned all over the world following his death at the age of 88, with football paying its own tribute to the Argentine.
Argentina legend, who played with Diego Maradona, dies aged 80 'from complications following surgery after falling in the street'
20/04/25 22:48Gatti was nicknamed El Loco or 'The Madman' because of his outspoken character and eccentric play style. He made more than 350 appearances for Boca Juniors.
Diego Maradona's psychiatrist, on trial over his death, jokingly claimed she had sex with football legend before he died as a 'therapy technique' as her WhatsApp messages are leaked
14/04/25 07:35Carlos Diaz said in the WhatsApp exchange: 'You f****d the fat man, you b***h!' prompting the psychiatrist to respond: 'Hahaha. Well, therapy is therapy, everyone has their own technique!'
Was Maradona murdered? DAVID JONES, who met the Argentine superstar, has been fiercely sceptical of his family's bid to blame his death on 'negligent' medics. But after hearing new evidence, he's no longer so sure...
29/03/25 00:34A quarter of a century ago, when he was (supposedly) recovering from cocaine addiction in Cuba, Diego Maradona provided DAVID JONES with an unforgettable audience
Diego Maradona's heart 'was freakishly deformed' after years of cocaine use and he 'died in agony': Daughter walks out of court amid gruesome details and photos reveal
28/03/25 09:03Football legend Diego Maradona suffered an agonising 12-hour death in a dark room, struggling to breathe after his heart swelled to double that of a regular size.
Diego Maradona's ex-bodyguard is arrested on suspicion of perjury after being accused of lying in ongoing trial into the football icon's death
25/03/25 23:58Patricio Ferrari alleged Coria had lied when he said he hadn't spoken with Diego's medic Leopoldo Luque before the footballer's death and wasn't the neurosurgeon's friend.
Was Diego Maradona 'MURDERED'? Inside the graphic trial that exposes a sad and predictable tragedy about the 'god of football', writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
15/03/25 12:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The tragedy of Diego Maradona was told in many details this week, but none were so arresting as those contained in a single photograph.
Inside Diego Maradona's House of Horrors: Prosecutors horrify court with graphic photos of football legend's dead body and walk through a model of his home as they accuse doctors of MURDERING him
12/03/25 09:46Prosecutors have claimed football legend Diego Maradona was 'murdered and died in a 'theatre of horror' as a trial began in Argentina of the medical team responsible for his care.
Doctors who treated Diego Maradona face 25 YEARS in prison as trial into his death begins amid family's claims about a 'medical mafia' killing
11/03/25 09:22The case revolves around allegations that their negligence contributed to the World Cup winner's death aged 60 in 2020. Maradona suffered a fatal heart attack at home in November that year.
Was Diego Maradona killed by the 'medical mafia'? Football legend's daughter fights tears as she reveals family 'live in fear' before 'cover-up' trial into his death in Argentina
28/02/25 09:01Maradona suffered a fatal heart attack at home in November 2020, just two weeks after he was released from hospital following surgery for a bleed on his brain.
Gianfranco Zola names Diego Maradona in his greatest team-mates XI - and finds room for four former Chelsea stars
04/02/25 00:09During his seven years at Stamford Bridge, Zola scored 80 goals and provided 42 assists - with the Italian departing just a year before Roman Abramovich's big money takeover.
Diego Maradona's body 'will be moved to specially designed public memorial in Buenos Aires' - after judge 'permits it to be taken out of graveyard'
02/10/24 09:39The Argentinian legend has been buried in the Jardin Bella Vista garden cemetery, also in the country's capital, since dying aged 60 in 2020 following a heart attack in his home.
Former Man City and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero welcomes new baby daughter - his first child with model girlfriend Sofi Calzetti
14/09/24 09:53Sergio Aguero and his girlfriend Sofi Calzetti have welcomed their first child, becoming parents to a baby girl named Olivia. The pair announced the news on Friday night.
Revealed: The only player to EVER win the Super Ballon d'Or trophy... which was awarded to the best-performing footballer over a three decade spell
05/09/24 08:41The Ballon d'Or award is commonly seen as the most prestigious prize that can be handed out in football. However, there is an award which even tops that and has only been handed out once.
Morgan Gibbs-White could soon become Nottingham Forest's first senior England player in two decades... but they may not have to wait so long for their next
01/09/24 21:30TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Though he did not want to leave local club Newcastle in the summer, assurances about regular first-team football helped sweeten the deal.
Billy Gilmour completes £12.5m move to Napoli from Brighton on transfer deadline day - after Antonio Conte's side signed his compatriot Scott McTominay
30/08/24 22:11Scotland international's arrival follows that of his compatriot Scott McTominay , who completed his own switch from Manchester United on Friday.
LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off!: The staggering amount an agent was paid for working on a deal for only 90 MINUTES
29/08/24 15:11Football agent Jon Smith joined Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton on the latest episode of It's All Kicking Off! They discussed all things from Todd Boehly to Diego Maradona.
'I can score four goals per game': Chelsea's superstar striker target Victor Osimhen on his Premier League ambition and love of Didier Drogba
15/08/24 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: It is long into the evening in Lagos, just a few weeks before he and his Napoli team-mates would celebrate winning the club's first title in 33 years.
Iliman Ndiaye's 'unbelievable' solo goal has coaches comparing him to Diego Maradona... why Everton's new £15m man could be one of the signings of the summer, writes LEWIS STEELE
04/07/24 22:35LEWIS STEELE: Iliman Ndiaye's most spellbinding moment - and there are many - came at a kick-about with zero fans. For Everton fans, there are plenty of reasons to get excited after his arrival.
Denmark's past and present unite to seek revenge against England, as the 'injustice' of their Euro 2020 exit continues to cause pain three years on
19/06/24 22:38CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: In England, we have the 'Hand of God', the lingering pain of Diego Maradona and Mexico '86. In Denmark, they have 'Sterling's dive'.
Goading England fans say they are supporting Germany over Scotland tonight ahead of Euro 2024 opener
14/06/24 12:04England fans on social media have claimed they want Germany to win as Scotland fans regularly support 'anyone but England'.
Maradona's heirs launch fight to block auction of Golden Ball trophy that they say was STOLEN
14/05/24 09:06The Golden Ball trophy is expected to 'make millions' at auction next month but daughters Dalma and Gianinna claim it was stolen by by the Mafia in 1989 and want the sale halted
Footballers' daughters who have dated sports stars: Maria Guardiola's fling with Dele Alli, Hollie Shearer's life in Paris with a rugby star and Sergio Aguero angering Diego Maradona
05/05/24 08:15Here, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the most memorable instances of footballer's daughters who have dated sports stars.
Joey Barton bafflingly claims 'genetically modified' Lionel Messi should have ASTERISK next to his titanic achievements due to the treatment the World Cup winner received as child for rare growth hormone deficiency
03/05/24 22:25Joey Barton has launched his latest tirade in the direction of Lionel Messi , by claiming that there should be an asterisk to his name due to the medical treatment he received as a child.
Football legend Diego Maradona's death 'is linked to cocaine': Medical report claims World Cup star's heart attack during Covid may have been brought on by 'toxic substance'
01/05/24 00:10The World Cup winning star died aged 60 at his home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 25, 2020 after suffering a fatal heart attack in the aftermath of major brain surgery.
Jamal Musiala names two former Brazil stars alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the top five players he has seen
26/04/24 16:08Musiala chose Cristiano Ronaldo in second place, with a Barcelona legend in third place and a former Real Madrid star in fourth. A striker who represented both Barcelona and Real rounds off the top five.
Not since Diego Maradona have Argentina had a pantomime villain to match wind-up merchant Emiliano Martinez... but his £16m move to Aston Villa is one of Arsenal's daftest decisions this century
19/04/24 15:25TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Aston Villa goalkeeper is the biggest wind-up merchant in world football and is disliked in France in much the same way Maradona was in England.
'Even Maradona couldn't swerve her like I did!' Mick Fitzgerald reveals how his infamous 'better than sex' comment to Des Lynam after 1996 Grand National win got him into serious hot water with his fiancée
10/04/24 10:51The Irish jockey rode Rough Quest to victory at Aintree but then spent the celebrations avoiding wife-to-be Jane after his comments to Des Lynam live on the BBC.
Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and do you agree?
26/03/24 12:00OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as my list - can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration.
Cristiano Ronaldo's bust made headlines for the wrong reasons while Lionel Messi's wasn't much better... but which footballer has the WORST statue after fans blasted £7,200 tribute to Harry Kane?
21/03/24 21:00Waltham Forest Council agreed plans to erect a statue of Walthamstow-born England captain Harry Kane back in 2019, but five years later they may wish they hadn't bothered.
The 10 most magical matches I've seen at Old Trafford: CHRIS WHEELER relives Manchester United's past glories after thrilling 4-3 win over Liverpool… but do you agree with his selections?
18/03/24 22:15CHRIS WHEELER: Trailing late in normal time and again in extra-time, United staged another famous comeback to knock out their bitter rivals 4-3 with a 121st-minute goal from Amad Diallo.
Pope Francis reveals how he was so 'dazzled' by a girl when he was a young man that he struggled to pray - and nearly gave up plans to be a priest
16/03/24 16:07His desire for the young woman could have deprived the Roman Catholic Church of its first leader from the Americas. He makes the claim in his upcoming autobiography.
Mohammed Kudus scores WONDERGOAL in West Ham's 5-0 win over Freiburg as Ghanaian forward dribbles from well inside his own half before beating the goalkeeper
14/03/24 19:32Mohammed Kudus has scored an exceptional solo goal after a long mazy run to move West Ham 4-0 up in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Freiburg.
Barcelona manager Xavi pointed out key issue with Diego Maradona's statue in Napoli... as two of the icon's former teams prepare to face off in the Champions League
21/02/24 12:47The two sides are set to go head-to-head in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday evening, the first time they will face off since February 2022, when the Spanish outfit ran out 5-3 winners.
The 'Swedish Messi' who sunk Man United, a silky Spanish midfielder wanted by Arsenal and ANOTHER English winger at Dortmund... The players to watch as the Champions League returns
13/02/24 16:54The Champions League is finally back! Everyone's favourite club competition has reached the knockout rounds and the last-16 ties get underway this week. Here, we pick out a few players to keep an eye on.
Mexico City will host the opening game of the 2026 World Cup beating the United States and Canada to land the curtain raiser at Estadio Azteca on June 11
04/02/24 20:12More details about the 2026 World Cup, due to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico, were revealed on Sunday, with Mexico given the privilege of hosting the curtain raiser.
Liverpool announce the one thing Jurgen Klopp said he would QUIT over just days after shock announcement that he will leave at the end of the season... but he seems on board with it now!
31/01/24 13:03The German's shock departure was announced by the manager to the world on Friday, but the 56-year-old shared that he had told the Liverpool hierarchy months earlier in November.
Ivan Toney's already in the perfect place to live his dreams amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea... sit tight, be the main man, keep the Bees up and earn a spot at the Euros
21/01/24 22:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: Forget challenging for the Premier League title this season or playing in the Champions League. If Ivan Toney wants to hit those targets, he should start by helping Brentford stay up.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Dominic Solanke is the quiet assassin who has put his Chelsea and Liverpool struggles behind him to lead the charge for English hitmen
20/01/24 22:30JOE BERNSTEIN: When Dominic Solanke first walked into the Liverpool dressing room in 2017, it was a month after he had inspired England to win the Under-20s World Cup.
Eric Cantona led Man United to the Double after his kung-fu kick suspension but Pep Guardiola's career dwindled after his drug ban... how will Ivan Toney fare as he makes his return after eight months out
18/01/24 20:00Ivan Toney will join a list of illustrious names when he makes his return from an eight-month ban for pleading guilty to breaching FA's betting rules on 232 occasions.
Micah Richards tells HILARIOUS story as he describes his best career goal and Gary Lineker jokingly compares the effort to Diego Maradona's strike against England in the 1986 World Cup
17/01/24 17:46The former Manchester City defender recalled his best effort on the Rest Is Football podcast , alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker , where he left his co-hosts in stitches with his story.
Goodsmellas! Influencer daughter of feared Giuliano mafia boss launches new fragrance named after him decades after his feared gang brought terror to Naples
11/01/24 09:43Nunzia Giuliano has marketed the scent - named 'O Liò' after Carmine 'The Lion' Giuliano - by telling followers that buying it would be the perfect way to honour her mafioso dad.
Lionel Messi: Argentina to retire No 10 jersey when Inter Miami star bows out from soccer with the country set to honor their World Cup-winning captain 'for life'
31/12/23 15:42Messi, considered by many as the greatest soccer player in history, helped Argentina end its 35-year wait for a World Cup last year after inspiring their historic triumph out in Qatar.
Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton toasts his New Year's gong as the Three Lions' most-capped player receives CBE for services to football and gambling harm prevention
30/12/23 02:11Goalkeeper Peter Shilton, 74, is England's most capped male player with 125 games, playing for the national team for 20 years and at three successive World Cups, 1982, 1986 and 1990.
Lionel Messi shirt auction falls short of world record after six match-worn jerseys fetch $7.8m... well below the $10.1m paid for Michael Jordan's 1998 finals jersey - the most valuable memorabilia in sports history
14/12/23 17:06Bids closed at 12:01pm ET on Thursday, with the winning bid totalling $7,803,000. With minutes to go before the deadline, there had been only three bids with the highest at $6.5m.Lionel Messi shirt auction set to break records after bidder immediately offers $5.2MILLION for six match-worn jerseys... and it's already the third most expensive lot of all-time and higher than ANY Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Babe Ruth memorabilia
30/11/23 18:19The jerseys are being auctioned at Sotheby's in New York City and bids are expected to get significantly higher until the auction ends on December 14.
Jude Bellingham breaks goalscoring Real Madrid record set by Cristiano Ronaldo as England star nets his FOURTEENTH goal for Spanish giants during 3-0 win over Cadiz
27/11/23 07:28The Birmingham City academy graduate marked his return to the Madrid squad - following a shoulder injury - with a goal during their 3-0 win over Cadiz.
Terry Venables brought a million Barcelona fans onto the streets by winning a first LaLiga title in 11 years and was just a few kicks away from conquering Europe... and all after replacing Diego Maradona with Steve Archibald!
26/11/23 14:50PETE JENSON: The picture of Terry Venables being lifted shoulder high at the Camp Nou, after they reached the 1986 European Cup final, is a famous one.
EURO FILES: Napoli hope former boss Walter Mazzarri can bring fresh flavour on his return to the club... the Serie A champions need more than 'reheated soup' to turn their season around
25/11/23 11:00PETE JENSON: Nostalgia was in the air in Naples this week. Fabio Cannavaro has bought the club's old training ground and plans to build a centre for young Napoli players.
Pele plumped for Cristiano Ronaldo, but Gary Lineker is Team Lionel Messi... and Johan Cruyff calls it 'RIDICULOUS' to think anything else! As Steven Gerrard dubs Portugal star 'the GOAT', where do other footballing legends stand in the debate?
25/11/23 09:40Both Messi and Ronaldo have had miles of column inches - and X threads - devoted to who might come out on top as the greatest the sport has ever seen, without a clear-cut resolution in sight.
Jude Bellingham tipped by Louis Vuitton for a multi-million-pound endorsement deal
24/11/23 08:58The Real Madrid star has yet to sign any personal endorsement deals other than his boot contract with adidas, although he did take part in a photoshoot for Gucci last year as part of a collaboration.
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jude Bellingham is being targeted by fashion giants, tickets for England's friendly with Brazil sell out within A DAY and Man City missed a trick in the deal to sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea
23/11/23 22:30MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jude Bellingham is wanted by Louis Vuitton for a multi-million-pound endorsement deal in the latest sign that he has reached the ranks of the sporting megastars.
THE GREAT DEBATE: As Lionel Messi puts his World Cup shirts up to be auctioned for millions, and Chris Sutton tells Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off the bit of kit he'd want... which piece of memorabilia is top of YOUR wishlist?
20/11/23 13:00As exclusively revealed by Mail Sport, the six tops will be auctioned as a set by Sotheby's in New York and are expected to cost in excess of £8million, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
REVEALED: Third most successful manager of all-time retires after an illustrious career, behind Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson
04/11/23 13:25Hailing from Romania, he primarily pursued his coaching career in Eastern Europe. He ranks second only to Sir Alex Ferguson in terms of major managerial honours.
England's Ballon d'Or voter reveals why he chose Lionel Messi over Erling Haaland - and says it 'has nothing to do with nostalgia'
02/11/23 11:03On Monday night, Messi made history as he was awarded his eighth Ballon d'Or title after pipping both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the prestigious accolade.
Lionel Messi wishes the late Diego Maradona a happy birthday while accepting his eight Ballon d'Or
31/10/23 01:35After winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi wished Argentine legend Diego Maradona a happy birthday during his acceptance speech.
Victor Osimhen EXPLODES at Napoli fans asking for his autograph while blocking his car - as tempers flare amid ongoing tensions between the Serie A champions and their star striker
24/10/23 18:02After firing the club to their first title in 33 years last term, and receiving the level of adulation previously reserved only for Maradona, Osimhen looks set to leave the side under a cloud.
Arsenal legend Lauren believes the club's Invincibles heroes would win the Champions League NOW and insists Mikel Arteta's current side are good enough to finally end their Premier League title drought
22/10/23 07:08INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: Half and half scarves get a justifiably bad rap but Lauren should be allowed one next week in the Champions League when the club where he made history faces Sevilla.
Mexico's Azteca Stadium 'is set to host the first game of the 2026 World Cup' - 30 years on from Diego Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' goal for Argentina vs. England
21/10/23 00:30The stadium, which holds over 80,000 spectators, is already engraved into World Cup folklore due to Argentina's Diego Maradona scoring his 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986.
Victor Osimhen was 'sad' and didn't 'understand why' Napoli's official TikTok account posted videos mocking him, claims Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro - as the former Real Madrid coach urges the star striker to 'stay calm'
13/10/23 15:03The first video showed the 24-year-old appealing for a penalty, with sped-up audio captioned 'Gimme penalty please' before showing him putting the spot-kick wide .
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti jokes he wants his players to call him 'doctor' as he receives an honorary degree... as university rector seemingly announces his Los Blancos departure in 2024!
11/10/23 18:16Ancelotti was not the only esteemed guest in the room from the world of football, with fellow Italian managerial great Arrigo Sacchi also in attendance for the Real boss' speech.
The 20-year-old who rules at No 10: Jude Bellingham is the toast of Spain already in his new role - and that is great news for England and Gareth Southgate
07/10/23 23:34ROB DRAPER: With England, there has always been a worry that should Harry Kane suffer an injury, the reserve centre forwards aren't in the same bracket in terms of quality.
Barcelona 'unhappy with Spain boss Luis de La Fuente' after he compared 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona
07/10/23 10:32Barcelona are 'upset' with Spain manager Luis de La Fuente after he compared Lamine Yamal to club legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona,
Former Rangers star Claudio Caniggia faces up to 15 years in prison after being ordered to stand trial for an alleged sex attack on his ex-wife
06/10/23 23:44Former Rangers and Argentina star Claudio Caniggia has been warned he faces up to 15 years in prison after being ordered to stand trial for an alleged sex attack on his ex-wife.
Clues point to Mark Wright being the mystery Three Lions star behind the sale of eight iconic Italia '90 football shirts... with the jerseys expected to sell for nearly £300K
14/09/23 21:31CRAIG HOPE: The auctioneer says they cannot reveal the identity of the seller because of 'client confidentiality', but former defender Wright fits the bill.
Argentina captain Julian Montoya says side are using Lionel Messi as inspiration ahead of Rugby World Cup opener against England
05/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE: Argentina's error rate is low and their conversion rate in the 22 has been high. They are no longer regarded as underdogs for this weekend's match with England in Marseille.
Diego Maradona's daughters insist their father's death was 'premeditated' as they demand justice 1,000 days on - and eight medical chiefs face trial for homicide
25/08/23 08:59Maradona, widely seen as one of the greatest players of all time, died in 2020 at the age of 60. Maradona's daughters Giannina and Dalma believe that Maradona's death was pre-meditated.
Lionel Messi pays Diego Maradona tribute from the USA 94 World Cup as he poses in the iconic jersey the legend got his last Argentina goal in
31/07/23 02:24Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Argentina's ultimate soccer idol Diego Maradona by posing in the kit he wore when he scored his last goal for his country.
Former Napoli star reveals the only 'two clubs' that Victor Osimhen would be willing to join this summer, as Europe's top clubs prepare to battle it out for the Nigeria international
30/06/23 15:08Victor Osimhen is only interested in trading Napoli for two clubs, according to a former legend of the Serie A side.
THE EURO FILES: Jose Luis Mendilibar's feel-good story leaves Jose Mourinho's dark arts in the shade as the 'normal one' is rewarded with Europa League win...while Messi's move to Barcelona still looks unlikely
02/06/23 23:47PETE JENSON: Jose Luis Mendilibar and Jesus Navas should be celebrated over the antics of Jose Mourinho in the Europa League Final.
The epicentre of delirium: Klaxons, maniacal mopeds and pets wearing face-masks as Napoli's coronation is dedicated to Diego Maradona
07/05/23 22:01IAN HERBERT AND GIANLUCA ROMANO IN NAPLES: The title means the world to so many in the football-obsessed city and it is being dedicated to the man who led them to their last one, 33 years ago.
Diego Maradona 'thanks' Napoli players on Instagram for ending the club's 33-year wait for the Serie A title... with the late Argentine legend's account calling the win 'a new joy for the city, the people and history'
05/05/23 15:11Maradona, who died aged 60 in November 2020, is still worshipped in Naples for inspiring the club to the Scudetto in 1987 and 1990.
A Champions League winner with Liverpool, a former Real Madrid prodigy and even the great Ronaldinho! As ex-Man United star Wes Brown declares bankruptcy, which other top footballing stars have seen their fortunes hit rock bottom?
23/04/23 10:30Where clubs award young players stratospheric salaries, financial mismanagement or lavish, spending can follow, and a number of stars have seen their fortunes fall as rapidly as they once rose.
VICTOR OSIMHEN INTERVIEW: Napoli's £150m striker on his love for Drogba, swapping shirts with Haaland and ending his club's 33-year wait for the Scudetto as Manchester United and Chelsea circle
11/04/23 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: The 24-year-old is now valued at a minimum £150million and said recently it was his 'dream' to play in England.
Dennis Bergkamp looks every inch the effortless star, but Mohamed Salah deserves better, and let's not even talk about CR7! After Lionel Messi was honoured with a life-sized tribute in Argentina, which footballers have the best (and worst!) statues?
02/04/23 15:41On Tuesday, Lionel Messi became the latest star to receive a statue, as the Argentina captain was rewarded after leading his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. But there are plenty of bad statues too...
OLIVER HOLT: Spare me the faux-pity aimed at Harry Kane over Spurs' trophy drought. If he retired tomorrow, he'd still be regarded as one of the greats of the English game and a hero for fans
27/03/23 17:00CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Some still seek to use the juxtaposition of Kane's scoring achievements and his lack of trophies with Spurs as a stick to beat him with as if it will undermine his legacy.
Revealed: England fan who posed with flag mocking Diego Maradona's death was sacked and dumped by his girlfriend after chartering banner with 'White Lives Matter' to fly over Premier League game - and his dad is 'livid' over latest stunt
24/03/23 09:23Jake Hepple had his match ticket for last night's game torn up by the FA after he was seen with the St George's Cross with the words 'Diego's in a box'.FA ripped up England fan's ticket to Italy match after picture of him holding 'highly offensive' Diego Maradona flag went viral
23/03/23 23:09The man was seen posing next to a St George's flag that had the words 'Diego's in a box' in the four white quadrants while on a train ahead of Thursday night's game in Naples.
Italian cafes continue to serve alcohol to thirsty England fans despite authorities announcing a BAN ahead of Three Lions' clash with the Azzurri in Napoli... with some away fans picking up bottles and helping clear up the mess!
23/03/23 15:31NICK PISA IN NAPLES: Despite the alcohol ban, many places took extra deliveries to keep up with thirsty England fans as the cloud melted away and the warm spring sunshine covered the city.
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints with fans 
Paul Pogba pays Patrice Evra a visit as Man United legend steps up preparations for MMA debut Evra, 43, called it a day on his football career in 2019 
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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
