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We all have a role to play in preserving the family traditions that make football so very special, writes GARY KEOWN
02/02/25 02:00
GARY KEOWN: On a recent visit from his home in Spain, my father-in-law brought a small piece of paper torn from a notebook - an heirloom, really - discovered at the bottom of a box hidden for years in the back of his storeroom. 'Para Lucia, con amor' are the words inscribed upon it. The signature below is that of none other than Pele....read
Neymar's Santos return is confirmed with emotional video - dedicated to Pele - after his £130m-per-year contract with Al Hilal was terminated
31/01/25 17:33It was at Santos where Neymar first captivated footballing audiences at the start of his career, bursting onto the scene as the next superstar to arise from Brazilian shores before moving to Europe.
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the one goal he wants to achieve before he retires as he takes a joking dig at Brazilian legend Romario
28/08/24 16:07Speaking with Rio Ferdinand in a new video on his YouTube channel, the Portuguese superstar highlighted his desire to reach 1000 goals, a feat only a few players achieved.
The greatest 11 heavyweight fights of all time: which epic beats the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thriller in Manila to top spot in JEFF POWELL's definitive list?
16/05/24 01:00JEFF POWELL: However many heroic battles you catalogue, boxing is a more complex classification than other disciplines.
Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all without Neymar!
07/05/24 20:00He believed the Portuguese superstar could bring the same exposure to the Saudi Pro League as Pele's transfer did to grow football in America.
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.
A chink of light for Everton after years of scandalous decline... and dismal 777's record suggests they should be nowhere near, writes IAN HERBERT
26/03/24 17:00IAN HERBERT: They were packing them in at the famous Winslow pub on Goodison Road last Friday evening, as the Everton FC we used to know was remembered.
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.
Why Jude Bellingham is streets ahead of a young Wayne Rooney, writes OLIVER HOLT
25/03/24 17:00OLIVER HOLT: Bellingham won't win the European Championships on his own but England have got a hell of a lot of a better chance of doing it now that he is at the heart of the team.
Jude Bellingham leaves future Real Madrid team-mate Endrick stunned with a SLAP at full-time as the 17-year-old wonderkid seals 1-0 win over England for Brazil
24/03/24 09:09Right after the full-time whistle, the youngster fell to his knees before Bellingham walked over to him and gave him a playful slap and then a hug.
IAN HERBERT: Brazil are the Beatles of football, but there is a murky reason why they have not been here more
22/03/24 12:00IAN HERBERT: The 25-year-old Pele cut a bashful figure as he stepped out from a wooden cabin on Scotland's west coast, immaculately attired as the Brazilian football team always were back then
Manager fallouts, cheating on his childhood sweetheart and failing to live up to the 'New Pele' label... how it all unravelled for ex-Man City poster boy Robinho as he prepares to serve nine years in jail for gang rape
21/03/24 20:16The ruling brought to a close a near seven-year saga of appeals and avoiding extradition since his original sentencing by an Italian court. He is set to spend almost a decade behind bars.
ALAN MULLERY: I was so proud to get Pele's jersey until it was STOLEN - but Brazil's yellow shirt will always remind of me their iconic 1970 World Cup triumph
20/03/24 22:30ALAN MULLERY: Brazil shirts have always been yellow and green. The shorts have always been blue. Why would you change that unless you had no option? I can't understand it.
England will miss out on seeing Brazil's iconic yellow jersey at Wembley - a not-so-subtle marketing ploy which shows nostalgia is losing the fight to commercialisation, writes NATHAN SALT
20/03/24 15:57The shirt evokes memories of Zico, Garrincha, Pele , Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Romario, Cafu, the list goes on and on. It can legitimately claim to be the most iconic sports jersey of all time.
Brazil are NOT expected to wear their iconic yellow strip when they face England at Wembley on Saturday - despite no obvious kit clash
20/03/24 08:48The five-time World Cup winners are in London, training at Arsenal 's London Colney complex, ahead of this weekend's prestige friendly against Gareth Southgate 's side.
Now it's NOT like watching Brazil! Pele, Zico and Ronaldo stirred the blood when they came to town but this feels like a poor vintage, writes MATT BARLOW
19/03/24 19:07Brazil are five times world champions and, despite a dreadful start to the qualifying campaign and more than a year of leaderless drift, nothing other than striking gold in the United States will do.
Wayne Rooney and Fara Williams to receive this year's Legends of Football awards in recognition of their commitment to playing for England after earning 297 international caps between them
05/03/24 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The former England stars, who won 297 international caps between them, will be inducted into the Legends of Football Hall of Fame in October.
The definitive top 25 heavyweight boxers of all-time: How high does Tyson Fury rank, who was tougher than Mike Tyson and is Muhammad Ali really the greatest? JEFF POWELL gives his ultimate verdict
04/03/24 17:00The question is who are the top 25 heavyweight boxers of all time? The hardest part of the answer is choosing between legends with the most powerful claims to be No 1.
QUENTIN LETTS: Why the secrecy over Labour's £28billion green U-turn? They didn't want Ed Miliband bursting in and gluing himself to Sir Keir like a Just Stop Oil loon
08/02/24 18:32The green spending pledge, said Sir Keir, had been 'stood down'. Stood down! That's one way of saying 'flushed down the khazi because even we can now see Ed Miliband is nuts'.
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.
Football legend Pele's body 'must be EXHUMED to prove whether he is the father of woman who claims to be his lovechild after DNA test found "high possibility" of blood link'
23/01/24 08:53Pele, who died aged 82 in a Sao Paulo hospital after having a tumour removed from his colon, recognised the possibility he could have another child in his will.
Italian legend Gigi Riva, Italy's record goalscorer and widely regarded to be one of the greatest strikers of all time, dies aged 79
22/01/24 21:50Luigi 'Gigi' Riva, Italy's leading all-time national team goalscorer died aged 79, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said in a statement on Monday,
Ronaldo Nazario SNUBS Cristiano Ronaldo as he names his eight greatest footballers of all-time... as Brazil legend includes himself and chooses only one former team-mate
22/01/24 12:29Ronaldo Nazario, 47, enjoyed a glittering career from 1993 to 2011, playing for the likes of Barcelona , Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan, while he also scored 62 times in 98 games for Brazil.
MLS chief Don Garber hails Franz Beckenbauer for 'showing what was possible for soccer in the US' as the New York Cosmos pay tribute to their former player following his death aged 78
08/01/24 23:27'He cared deeply about the continued development of soccer in North America, and we were honored to host him in our New York office several times to discuss the future of the sport,' Garber said
Tributes pour in for Mario Zagallo after his death aged 92 with Brazil legend the only man to have won four World Cups and the last survivor of the victorious 1958 team
06/01/24 22:30Zagallo was the last survivor of the Brazil team who won the World Cup in 1958 and repeated the feat four years later. He then coached the Brazilian side of Pele and Jairzinho to glory in 1970.
Last surviving member of the iconic 1958 Brazil team dies aged 92... as four-time World Cup-winning player and manager who lifted the trophy alongside Pele and Co passes away after short illness
06/01/24 08:32Brazil is in mourning after one of the country's most iconic former players and managers died at the age of 92. His passing means that there are now no members of the iconic 1958 side left alive.
Where would 16-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler rank among the youngest champions in sport? Pele won the World Cup at 17, while Boris Becker and Martina Hingis were tennis prodigies... but a 13-year-old gold medal winner eclipses them all!
02/01/24 17:00Every now and again, a jaw-dropping teenage talent emerges in sport and 16-year-old Luke Littler is taking the darts world by storm.
Love match! Darts hero Luke Littler, 16, met girlfriend of six weeks Eloise Milburn, 21, while playing FIFA on Xbox where they bonded over their love of the game
02/01/24 12:17EXCLUSIVE: The teenage darts sensation began speaking to Eloise Milburn, 21 around four months ago with the two becoming close as they shared their love of darts and the football video game.
Luke Littler claims he 'only knows Pele off FIFA' and has never even heard of Emma Raducanu... as 16-year-old sensation aims to become sport's next teenage breakout star with World Darts Championship win
31/12/23 23:47The 16-year-old has taken Alexandra Palace by storm and became the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals when he emphatically beat five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld.
Brazil pay tribute to Pele on the one-year anniversary of his death by projecting his shirt onto Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue
30/12/23 10:16Brazilian's have paid tribute to football icon Pele on the one year anniversary of his death. Pele died in December 2022 at the age of 82, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.
How's tatt, Vinicius Jnr! Real Madrid star shows off back tattoo depicting Kobe Bryant, Pele, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali after being spotted spending time with LeBron James during LA Lakers' NBA Christmas Day clash against rivals Boston Celtics
30/12/23 09:15Vinicius Junior has taken to social media to show off his tattoo depicting Kobe Bryant, Pele, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali.
Brazilian side Santos announce the No 10 shirt will be left vacant as tribute to icon Pele while the club plays in the second division after relegation
10/12/23 10:41No player of Brazil's Santos team will wear the number 10 jersey as long as the club plays in the country's second division, the new club president has announced.
Santos supporters set cars and buses on fire in riots after the Brazilian giants - the club of Pele and Neymar - were relegated from the top flight for their first time in their 111-year history
07/12/23 13:02Santos supporters set cars and buses ablaze on the streets after riots followed the Brazilian club being relegated for the first time in their 111-year history on Wednesday night.
Gareth Southgate's agent and the missing millions: England manager's cash was used without his consent to fund disastrous £25m property deal
27/11/23 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport can reveal Byrne also used money belonging to Joe Cole and Glenn Hoddle without telling them, as well as fees owed to Michelin-star chefs.
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.
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.
MY FAVOURITE SHIRT - DENNIS TUEART: Manchester City's away jersey from 1977-78... We wore it when I scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa
24/11/23 22:31DENNIS TUEART: I've got three standouts: winning the FA Cup in 1973 with Sunderland, the League Cup with Manchester City in 1976 and the Soccer Bowl with New York Cosmos in 1978.
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.
Real Madrid-bound star Endrick is just 17 but already has his own entourage including a chef, physios and marketing gurus - and he's signed to Jay-Z's agency! Meet the £52m man who is ready for his Brazil bow
15/11/23 22:41EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JOSUE SEIXAS: Every once in a while, a genius emerges from Brazil. Pele in the late Fifties, Zico 15 years later. Ronaldo in the mid-Nineties.
JONATHAN McEVOY: As they gather to 'defend' the Cenotaph, do these 'football supporters' really know the complex relationship between war and sport?
09/11/23 22:30JONATHAN McEVOY: There are two ways of doing this. Two ways of showing some consideration for the dead of the world wars of the last century and other conflicts.
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.
Sir Bobby Charlton's death at the age of 86 leaves hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst as the SOLE surviving member of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final
21/10/23 15:18The death of Sir Bobby Charlton at the age of 86 leaves just one surviving member from the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final win over Germany.
Fans observe minute's silence for victims of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine before England's friendly with Australia, despite criticism of the FA for refusing to light up the Wembley arch
13/10/23 19:04Fans observed the minute's silence for the victims of the horrific events in Israel and Palestine before England's friendly with Australia at Wembley.
Police step in to quell Wembley unrest: More officers are sent to England's match tonight to help confiscate Israel and Palestine flags at turnstiles - and will arrest anyone supporting Hamas
13/10/23 10:51MATT HUGHES: Pro-Palestine rallies have taken place across London over the past week leading to concerns that tonight's game could be targeted.
Rabbi who runs FA's Faith in Football group RESIGNS over their refusal to light up the Wembley arch in Israel's colours and says black armbands and a minute's silence are not enough
13/10/23 09:52It comes after the FA announced the famous arch at England 's home stadium would not be lit up in Israel's colours for the Three Lions' clash with Australia this evening.
Football Association lit up Wembley's arch for Ukraine war, death of Pele, terror attacks and Alzheimer's - but bosses still refuse to afford the same honour to Israel after Hamas attacks
13/10/23 06:33Wembley chiefs didn't hesitate to light up the stadium's world-famous arch when the world watched in similar horror when Putin 's Russia invaded Ukraine.
The Repair Shop tease major change to show in exciting announcement ahead of latest episode
27/09/23 18:20The Repair Shop has teased an exciting new announcement ahead of Wednesday night's episode.
Marinho Peres - former Brazil and Barcelona defender whose 1974 World Cup displays drew praise from Johan Cruyff - dies aged 76
21/09/23 12:24He played for his country at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, where they were unable to defend their title and ultimately finished fourth.
Rangers mourn club legend Ronnie MacKinnon - the defensive rock who shackled Pele and helped Scotland to their famous 1967 win over world champions England - after his death aged 83
18/09/23 07:05MARK WILSON: A defender of composure and exceptional pace, MacKinnon made almost 500 appearances for the Ibrox side,
What it was like to play against my idol Pele: Ex-West Ham goalkeeper Peter Grotier reveals how he felt lining up against Brazil legend after his programme from historic game was restored in emotional Repair Shop episode
18/09/23 06:05Speaking to MailOnline, the Hammers keeper admitted he almost didn't apply for the show to have the programme restored - but now plans to leave it to his grandson Joseph (pictured with Grotier).
The tragedy of Everton's lion-hearted legend: MICK LYONS is a towering presence who exudes love for the game, but Alzheimer's has left him struggling to remember details of his stellar career
14/09/23 21:30MATT BARLOW: He and his brother Joseph would catch the 44D bus on matchdays to make sure they were at Goodison Park when the gates opened so they could dash to the old scoreboard.
Emotional moment ex-West Ham goalie Peter Grotier sees his Pele-signed programme brought back to life by The Repair Shop as he vows to hand it on to his grandson so he can 'remember my career when I'm not here'
14/09/23 10:40Peter Grotier vowed to hand the programme, which is from an exhibition match between West Ham and Brazil's Santos, to his grandson so he can 'remember my career when I'm not here'.
Great save by The Repair Shop! Jay Blades and co restore West Ham goalie legend Peter Grotier's Pele-signed match programme
13/09/23 10:26The famed goalkeeper, 72, played against Pele in an exhibition match between the London side and the Brazilian legend's domestic team Santos in 1970 that also featured the likes of Bobby Moore.
Neymar breaks Pele's record and becomes Brazil's all-time top scorer after notching two goals in a 5-1 win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying
09/09/23 10:42Neymar eclipsed Pelé as the top goal scorer for Brazil´s national team after overtaking the three-time World Cup winner's career total on Friday.
Lionel Messi's impact on US soccer is bigger than Pele, says Hollywood star Owen Wilson - after watching the World Cup winner shine against LAFC
04/09/23 21:23Hollywood actor and LAFC fan Owen Wilson has become the latest person to compare Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami to Pele joining the New York Cosmos back in 1975.
Lionel Messi's MLS arrival and how Pele paved the way in 1975 - as told by the fans who saw him play
21/07/23 11:23SPECIAL REPORT: Forty-eight years before Lionel Messi was unveiled to an adulating Miami crowd last weekend, a different South American star arrived in America. Before Messi, Pele paved the way.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami move: New MLS star ignites fan interest as resale ticket prices soar 1,000%... with one ticket for his debut priced at $17,000
11/07/23 11:56Inter Miami's blockbuster acquisition of Lionel Messi aims to change the competitive balance of the MLS, while turning the league into a rival of the NFL, NBA and MLB.
DailyMail.com hosts its first ever Sports Roadshow in New York City
22/06/23 15:07On the agenda were conversations about the upcoming Women's World Cup, the meteoric rise of women's sport, the future of soccer in the US, and Lionel Messi's MLS move to Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi is the latest superstar to take his talents to the United States after announcing he will join David Beckham's Inter Miami... Mail Sport takes a look at how ten legends of the game fared in America
11/06/23 20:00Lionel Messi has announced he will join David Beckham's Inter Miami. Mail Sport takes a look at the ten biggest stars to play their football in the United States and see how they fared.
Aussie football in mourning as giant of the game Rale Rasic dies after coaching the Socceroos to their first World Cup appearance
08/06/23 00:38Rale Rasic, the man who famously coached the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 1974, has died. He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989 and received an OAM in 2004.
Pele's goalden casket: Football legend's mausoleum opens to the public with the Brazilian star laid to rest in a 'stadium' featuring artificial grass and an endless soundtrack of cheering fans
17/05/23 06:56The footballer, who died on December 30, 2022, lies in a solid gold casket in keeping with the golden trophy he received after guiding Brazil to World Cup glory three times in just 12 years
Brazil legend Pele is added to the DICTIONARY in Portugal to describe someone 'out of the ordinary' after a campaign by fans to recognise the late forward's legacy... four months after he died following cancer battle
27/04/23 15:55Under the new Michaelis dictionary entry, the word is defined as 'exceptional, incomparable, unique', qualities associated with 'The King' of football.
Rap music banned, swarms of cops, and disappointment in the air: Inside the sad decline of the Royal Easter Show - as weird and wonderful 'showies' explain why it'll never be the same again
07/04/23 23:30Ride operators at Sydney's Royal Easter Show say things look and feel different this year after organisers introduced a raft of new rules following the tragic death of a 17-year-old carnival worker.
Rap music banned, bright lights everywhere and rides closing early as part of a draconian police crackdown at Sydney's Royal Easter show
03/04/23 22:19NSW Police have been given rare powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour following the fatal stabbing of carnival worker Uati 'Pele' Faletolu, 17, in 2022.
Pele's secret love child REVEALED: Football legend's will names woman whose mother had a fling with him in the 1980s and she'll get a slice of his fortune… IF a DNA test proves a match
23/03/23 01:52Maria do Socorro Azevedo claims her mother had a fling with the World Cup winner in the 1980s. She will have a DNA test to determine whether Pele is a genetic match.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Erik ten Hag has restored belief at Man United despite Liverpool hammering, says ex-player Jordi Cruyff - with even his father having tough days from time to time... as son of the Dutch legend heads to Salford for Class of 92 reunion
18/03/23 22:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jon-Jon had Down's Syndrome. 'I think my father felt something for the boy and so he started to play football with him a bit so that he could also enjoy playing outside.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino unveils his first 'Pele' Stadium in Rwanda after bizarrely asking every country in the world to name a stadium in the Brazilian legend's honour following his death in December
15/03/23 14:57FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled his first 'Pele' stadium in Rwanda - and even got to play a match against the country's president.
OLIVER HOLT: A magical night with Sir Geoff Hurst - one of the last links to a disappearing world. As the BBC should have heeded, there's a powerful bond between sporting heroes of yesteryear and fans
13/03/23 19:00OLIVER HOLT: I stood there for a while, admiring a print of the famous picture of Sir Geoff in mid-air at Wembley on July 30, 1966, his left leg extended in front of him and the ball speeding towards the net.
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Mason Mount's hard-ball approach to a new Chelsea deal has cost him a £10MILLION payday... while the FA plan to honour the life of Pele when the Lionesses play Brazil in April
10/03/23 22:30AHEAD OF THE GAME: Mason Mount's ongoing contract negotiations with Chelsea could have seen him demand a higher salary if he had signed a new deal under the club's previous owner.
Pele wanted ARGENTINA and Lionel Messi to win the World Cup after Brazil's exit, reveals his daughter... as she says soccer icon didn't see the victory but knew they lifted the trophy and was 'happy' before he died
01/03/23 22:04Pele, who passed away on December 29 , watched most of the tournament from his hospital bed and his daughter has now revealed that he backed Brazil's rivals once his home country crashed out.
Former Premier League star Christian Atsu's family mourn the footballer's death alongside his fellow Ghana international team-mates after he was tragically killed in Turkish earthquake
22/02/23 12:05Footballers such as former Ghana international players Abedi Pele, Sule Muntari and Asamoah Gyan paid their respects and comforted Christian Atsu's family in Accra, Ghana yesterday.
Leeds United catch shirt thief while he was hunting for autographs from players, while police are yet to make an arrest after break-in at Raheem Sterling's home - SPORTS AGENDA
29/01/23 22:31MIKE KEEGAN: If they fail to land any silverware this season then Leeds United can at least reflect on the role they played in catching Britain's dumbest criminal.
'This love will never die': Pele's widow pays emotional tribute in poignant open letter written after the football legend's death
29/01/23 20:27Pele's widow Marcia Akoi (pictured with Pele) has admitted that she feels an 'empty space' sucking the air out of her in a poignant open letter written one month after the football legend's death.
Pele's daughter shares a touching tribute to the soccer legend one month after his death as she thanks the Brazilian icon for sharing with her his sense of humor, work ethic - and huge head!
29/01/23 17:17The Brazilian icon, considered soccer's greatest, died at the age of 82 on December 29 at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Sao Paulo, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.
Pele named secret daughter in his £13million will after spending her entire life denying he was her father - and 17 years after she died
17/01/23 21:15The Brazilian soccer icon (pictured) had previously refused to acknowledge he was the father of Sandra Regina, leaving her heartbroken when she died 17 years ago.
Hearts sign Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol on loan from Newcastle after the 18-year-old forward impressed for the Socceroos at the World Cup
12/01/23 20:12Hearts have announced the signing of Australian forward Garang Kuol on loan from Newcastle.
OLIVER HOLT: I never thought I would praise FIFA president Gianni Infantino but at least he turned up to the funeral of Brazilian legend Pele... football must learn to respect its past
07/01/23 22:30OLIVER HOLT: Most of what Gianni Infantino does and most of what he stands for these days seems specifically designed to trigger a gag reflex.
'A warrior who wouldn't stop fighting': Football fans across the world mourn the loss of former Italy and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli following his death aged 58 after a long battle with cancer
06/01/23 10:05The former Italy and Chelsea striker's death comes just three weeks after he quit his role as a coach for Italy - and follows the passings of Sinisa Mihajlovic and Brazil icon Pele.
Meet England's Pele: Fishing bait expert, 52, was named after Brazilian icon by his football-mad British father (and even shared a kick-about with him when he was a toddler)
04/01/23 18:26Pele is dead... but Pele the Englishman lives on. More than half a century ago baby Pele Johnson made headlines when his father named him after the three-time World Cup winner.
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Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' after ex-West Ham star accused of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts'
Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING
Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says ex-Liverpool star can BITE him
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
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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
