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Erik ten Hag warns Man United are 'really far' from winning Premier League titles, admits Ralf Rangnick's 'open-heart surgery' claim was right and says standards are STILL not high enough at club
20/07/24 09:00
Erik ten Hag has admitted former Man United boss Ralf Rangnick was right in saying the club needed 'open heart surgery' and claims they are still 'really far from winning titles'. Rangnick took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on an interim basis and led United to a sixth-place finish and 58 points back in the 2021-22 season, often outlining the club's shortcomings in a brutal fashion, even claiming they were six years behind Liverpool. He said the issues ran so deep at Old Trafford that major structural changes were needed from top to bottom: 'You don't even need glasses to see and analyse where the problems are....read
Louis van Gaal, 72, delivers an upbeat but heartbreaking update on his prostate cancer, living with radiation and urine bags: 'No-one can see I'm sick... I'm used to death'
19/06/24 08:20Van Gaal, 72, has enjoyed a glittering managerial career with clubs including Ajax, Barcelona and Man United - and even led the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup while suffering with the disease.
Louis van Gaal has his say on whether or not Erik ten Hag should be sacked by Man United... admitting the Dutch boss has 'not done things fantastically' during his reign at Old Trafford
08/06/24 15:22The Red Devils are in the midst of an end-of-season review which, when concluded, could see the Dutchman ousted and Van Gaal has admitted his compatriot
Man United end-of-season review may not be completed this week as boss Erik ten Hag awaits outcome with his chances of keeping the job increased SLIGHTLY after FA Cup triumph
27/05/24 18:45Manchester United sources say there is no guarantee that the end-of-season review will be completed this week as Erik ten Hag awaits the results of his end-of-season review.
Erik ten Hag heads off on holiday today with his neck still in a noose at Man United, writes CHRIS WHEELER
26/05/24 01:00CHRIS WHEELER AT WEMBLEY: Erik ten Hag stood stoically in the technical area at Wembley, the trousers of his Cup final suit riding up to reveal milky white ankles. Socked in the morning?
The matchwinner playing in South Korea, an unrecognisable star who lead his own team to silverware and the TWO players still at Old Trafford... where are the Man United stars that won the FA Cup in 2016?
24/05/24 23:51Manchester United last lifted the FA Cup trophy in 2016, after overcoming Crystal Palace 2-1 in extra time. Jesse Lingard scored the 110th-minute winner, but he is now playing in South Korea.
Man United have already spoken to Thomas Tuchel and Kieran McKenna about succeeding Erik ten Hag, with the club preparing to SACK the Dutchman even if they win the FA Cup final against City
24/05/24 21:31CHRIS WHEELER: United have spoken to Thomas Tuchel as well as representatives of Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, also a target for Chelsea.
Man United 'should KEEP Erik ten Hag' even if they suffer defeat to Man City in the Emirates FA Cup final, says DION DUBLIN... as ex-striker insists Red Devils have a '50/50 chance' against Pep Guardiola's champions
24/05/24 09:28Amid a turbulent season, United faltered to finish eighth in the Premier League, their lowest finish in the top-flight since the 1989-90 season. It means United could now miss out on qualifying for Europe.
Manchester United really could relocate to LONDON as they circle the drain, writes MIKE KEEGAN: After storm water flooded dilapidated Old Trafford's hallowed dressing rooms... the sad fact is the deluge is of their own making
13/05/24 16:00MIKE KEEGAN: Theatre of Dreams? Theatre of Streams was more apt. There have been many dark days since the greedy Glazers stole the keys to Old Trafford back in 2005.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer reveals who he was 'told' Erik ten Hag's replacement this summer will be by a current Man United star
12/05/24 20:22McAteer has revealed a current United player suggested to him in a recent conversation that Ten Hag will not be on the touchline next season and will be replaced.
Gary Neville gives his Erik ten Hag verdict as the pressure continues to mount on the Man United boss after a disappointing campaign... as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS weigh up whether to sack the Dutchman this summer
12/05/24 14:34There remains a number of question marks around the Dutchman's future at Old Trafford, with United on course for their worst ever Premier League points total with three games remaining.
Meltdown at Man United: The mood is worse than during the last days of Mourinho, 'rock bottom' is a fond memory and nobody knows what the plan is - plus, how Erik ten Hag infuriated one big-name star
11/05/24 01:00CHRIS WHEELER: The best way to show you mean business is by making changes. Now Ratcliffe and his leadership team are weighing up arguably the most significant change of all.
Erik ten Hag tells Man United's owners they won't sack him 'if they have common sense' in a brazen press conference - and says he 'doesn't care' if they give him a vote of confidence
10/05/24 12:55CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag is under pressure with just three Premier League games and the FA Cup final left to play this season. United face title contenders Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ex-Man United star - who was tipped by Louis van Gaal to be a 'club great' - becomes a free agent after his side were relegated to League One less than 10 years after he left Old Trafford
08/05/24 14:51A former Manchester United academy graduate has been made a free agent by his club after they were relegated to League One nearly 10 years after he left Old Trafford
Ashley Young reveals why he was 'disappointed' with Jose Mourinho at Man United and admits some players didn't 'give as much as they could'
07/05/24 07:01Young played at Manchester United during Mourinho's stint at Old Trafford from the summer of 2016 to December 2018, when the Portuguese manager was sacked.
Arne Slot faces a huge leap up at Liverpool... Big names from Holland often don't cut it here, writes GRAEME SOUNESS. Plus, why it would be no surprise if an agreement has been made to sell Mo Salah
26/04/24 16:00GRAEME SOUNESS: Liverpool have shown a vulnerability and weakness I did not think existed. The season has gone flat and the title has gone now. I did not see this coming.
Erik ten Hag claims he's been able to pick his best team ONCE in 18 months as Man United boss says critics of his side are 'unrealistic' ahead of FA Cup semi-final against Coventry
20/04/24 21:30JOE BERNSTEIN: In the build-up to facing Coventry City in Sunday's semi-final, Ten Hag unwittingly outlined why his future is in such jeopardy.
Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals bitter banishment end to his time at Man United under Jose Mourinho - which Gary Neville suggests was 'ILLEGAL'
18/04/24 08:14The heavily decorated Germany international arrived at Old Trafford in 2015 after a celebrated tenure at his boyhood side Bayern Munich, but would only spend two ill-fated years at the club.
Peter Crouch expects Barcelona to struggle like Man United after Sir Alex Ferguson once Xavi departs in the summer as the Liverpool legend insists they 'aren't the same teams of old'
10/04/24 19:59Peter Crouch reveals how he expects Barcelona to struggle like Manchester United have after Sir Alex Ferguson once current head coach Xavi departs the Camp Nou at the end of the season.
Dutch legend is bemused why Ajax 'haven't talked to me yet' about being their next head coach... with the struggling Eredivisie giants seeking a successor to John van 't Schip
02/04/24 16:10Ajax are having a nightmare season, currently fifth in the Eredivisie table and an incredible 31 points behind league leaders PSV.
Gareth Southgate should forget about Manchester United. He's better off staying with England, here's why...
22/03/24 17:28GRAEME SOUNESS: This England squad have at least two more tournaments in them - going by their age - and Gareth should hang around and enjoy the fruits of that.
Erik ten Hag WON'T survive at Man United beyond the end of the season even if he lifts the FA Cup, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton claim on It's All Kicking Off - despite 'off the scale' win over Liverpool
18/03/24 16:08Mail Sport's experts believe Ten Hag will not be Manchester United manager at the start of next season, even if this campaign ends in silverware for his beleaguered side.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man United: Casemiro scores last-gasp winner as Red Devils book their place in FA Cup quarter-finals to ease pressure on Erik ten Hag
28/02/24 21:47NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 MANCHESTER UNITED - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: The FA Cup has not always been enough to save Manchester United managers.
Angel Di Maria labelled Louis van Gaal the 'WORST coach' of his career, Marouane Fellaini was targeted as it went wrong for David Moyes... and Paul Pogba vs Jose Mourinho became a soap opera! Man United's poster boys of failure
27/02/24 22:00Without a goal or assist from 20 Premier League appearances this season - his only attacking returns came against Newport County in the FA Cup - Antony's stock has plummeted to new depths.
Wayne Rooney reveals the wacky world of Louis van Gaal at Man United: No eating until 90 minutes after you've trained, a three-course meal for the manager - and sitting outside his office like you're at school
21/02/24 08:00Wayne Rooney has given a detailed insight into how former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal used to run training sessions and implement strict rules on players during his reign.
Gary Neville reveals the frustration Sir Alex Ferguson had with Wayne Rooney towards the end of his Man United career... admitting he would 'have a go at him 15-20 times a season'
07/02/24 08:23Rooney played under Ferguson from when he joined to the Scot's retirement in 2013, also featuring under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho in the post-Ferguson era.
Revealed: Jose Mourinho's bitter nine-word message he left to his Roma players after 'feeling betrayed' by how they helped him get the sack - with ex-Chelsea boss also leaving a winners' ring behind
06/02/24 08:12Mourinho, 61, didn't hide his emotions when he left Roma but now the full details of his rancorous exit from the Stadio Olimpico are emerging.
Jose Mourinho tells Marouane Fellaini 'you will always be one of mine' in a glittering tribute after his ex-Man United player announced his retirement - and tells him 'rest those ankles that suffered a lot'
04/02/24 00:59Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Marouane Fellaini , whom he managed while at Manchester United , after the 36-year-old announced his retirement.
Do you think Jose Mourinho should return to Man United? YOUR COMMENTS after the iconic boss outlined his desire to have a second spell in charge at Old Trafford
01/02/24 11:49Mourinho is also said to be keen to work with the new regime at United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS taking over football operations at Old Trafford after their 25 per cent investment in the club.
Jose Mourinho is eyeing a sensational return to Manchester United, Mike Keegan tells Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast... with the former manager believing he has 'unfinished business' at Old Trafford
31/01/24 16:45EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Sources close to the Portuguese manager say he feels he has 'unfinished business' after leaving Old Trafford in December 2018.
Newport County set up dream home FA Cup fourth round tie with Man United after a 3-1 win over non-league Eastleigh in a replay
16/01/24 21:43MATT BARLOW: The reward for beating opponents from the National League at the second attempt is the plum draw of this season's Fourth Round, at home against Man United,
Lionel Messi's ear-cupping celebration towards Louis van Gaal after win over Holland at 2022 World Cup was because Dutch boss 'almost ruined the career of his Argentine hero'
04/01/24 10:43The reasons behind Lionel Messi's ear-cupping celebration towards Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal in the World Cup have been revealed in a new Netflix documentary.
Man United prodigy Tom Thorpe was patronised by Louis van Gaal, ravaged by horror injuries and plagued by mental health issues... now he is making his mark by passing on his experiences to the next generation
16/12/23 22:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Tom Thorpe's senior debut - given to him by Louis van Gaal against West Ham - was meant to be a momentous day. Only he wasn't made to feel that way.
Graham Potter's reputation took a hit after his disastrous stint at Chelsea but 'he is high on Man United's shortlist of candidates' should they sack Erik ten Hag... why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are admirers of the British manager
16/12/23 10:28Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag after a poor start to the Premier League season and early elimination from the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.
The fall of the house of Ferguson: Man United face decades in the wilderness, crushed by the Glazers as Old Trafford crumbles... and recruitment staffer names £50m signing who 'we'd never heard of'
15/12/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: During his two-and-a-half decades as manager at Old Trafford, few things outside his own four walls mattered more to Ferguson than Liverpool.
Man United's 11th defeat this season has pressure mounting on Erik ten Hag... with Bayern Munich and Liverpool next, Mail Sport's experts argue for and against keeping him at Old Trafford
11/12/23 12:22Mail Sport's team of writers have their say on whether the Dutchman - who ended United's six-year trophy drought last season by winning the Carabao Cup - should stay or go.
Gary Neville insists 'there is NO way Man United should sack Erik ten Hag this season' - as Red Devils legend labels that idea as 'nonsense' before blasting the Glazer family for '10 years of failure and miserable recruitment'
10/12/23 20:56After guiding United to the League Cup title last season and to third in the Premier League table, Ten Hag's side have endured a turbulent start to the 2023-24 campaign, with the Red Devils currently sixth.
Newcastle are 'close to appointing Man United's former head of global scouting', 18 months after he left Old Trafford and their much-criticised recruitment team
08/11/23 14:58The Dutchman, 60, has previously worked for Manchester United, Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national football team, having long held a close relationship with Louis van Gaal.
IAN LADYMAN: Erik ten Hag escapes interrogation chamber, but it's only a stay of execution... The Man United manager NEEDS his players to speak for him against Fulham, if he is to avoid another step towards the door
03/11/23 22:30IAN LADYMAN: It's small and dark. Low ceiling. On Friday, the blinds were drawn, presumably to prevent prying eyes from focusing on the training pitches below. That seemed unnecessary.
Erik ten Hag has the highest win rate but is conceding more goals per game than ANY permanent Man United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson... how the Dutchman compares to other Old Trafford managers in the last decade
03/11/23 10:19After an impressive first season, there are early signs that history is repeating itself as things start to go sour for another manager in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford.
The great Manchester United inquest - Erik ten Hag's flops just keep plumbing new depths - so who's to blame... and can anybody fix them?
02/11/23 22:31Mail Sport's experts answer key questions on Manchester United's malaise, how much Ten Hag is to blame and what the Red Devils' prospects look like for the remainder of the season.
IAN LADYMAN: The Manchester United job undresses you, dismantles you and picks you to pieces... and it's happening again to Erik ten Hag
02/11/23 18:00IAN LADYMAN: Results got David Moyes sacked at Manchester United almost a decade ago but it was the eyes that had long since given the game away.
CHRIS WHEELER: Man United's problems run far deeper than Erik ten Hag. The club in crisis panic is setting in, but they MUST hold their nerve... the Dutchman can still be the solution
02/11/23 16:04CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag isn't done yet and until the United hierarchy make the decision to dispense with a fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, common sense can still prevail.
Pep Guardiola appears to make dig at Manchester United as rival boss claims Manchester City's success is because everyone at the club 'is in the same direction'... as Red Devils' struggles continue after 3-0 derby defeat
29/10/23 20:27Pep Guardiola referenced Manchester City's structure as a key reason for the club's success after Sunday's derby victory over Man United and credited the efforts of the club's hierarchy.
Ajax are likely to fail with any approach for Mitchell van der Gaag as Louis van Gaal looks to lure Manchester United assistant coach back to Holland
23/10/23 18:42SAMI MOKBEL: The Eredivisie side have sacked Maurice Steijn following the club's disastrous start to the season that leaves them in 17th place.
I was once former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's favourite player, but now I'm struggling for game time in Poland
20/10/23 12:39The former Red Devils full-back is now struggling for game time in Poland following his release from Burton Albion in the summer.
Ajax legend Ronald De Boer slams the club's transfer policy with the Dutch giants in the relegation zone after their worst-ever start to the season: 'You can't make chocolate out of s**t'
12/10/23 10:50Ajax legend Ronald De Boer has claimed his former club 'can't make chocolate with s**t' as he slammed their dismal start to the season and criticised their transfer policy.
AZ Alkmaar pile on the misery for Ajax as new director Louis van Gaal watches his team fall into the relegation zone on their return to the Johan Cruyff Arena
08/10/23 23:55Ajax returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena after the debacle against Feyenoord only to lose again, this time going down 2-1 to AZ Alkmaar.
CHRIS WHEELER: The only thing Erik ten Hag DOESN'T have to worry about is his job… he still has the support of the Manchester United dressing room and there is patience in the boardroom
04/10/23 21:30CHRIS WHEELER: The rain was running off Erik ten Hag 's head as he disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel after another crushing defeat on Tuesday night.
Louis van Gaal RETURNS to crisis-stricken Ajax as an advisor amid their chaotic start to the season... as ex-Man United boss vows to help the team get back 'to the top' despite his prostate cancer diagnosis
04/10/23 05:24The Dutch outfit are in 15th place in the Eredivisie table, and have not won a match since the opening weekend, despite spending over £86million on new players in the close-season.
Wilfried Zaha was Sir Alex Ferguson's last signing but played just 167 minutes for Manchester United before being ditched... Now he'll face them for Galatasaray with absolutely zero regrets over how it turned out
03/10/23 08:58NATHAN SALT: What was supposed to be a welcome present to his successor, David Moyes, turned into something of an unwanted possession for his fellow Scot and Louis van Gaal.
Van Gaal tipped Giggs to be his successor, Neville landed the Lionesses job and Carrick has shown promise in the Championship... so what awaits Phil Jones as he begins his coaching badges at Man United?
28/09/23 11:32Phil Jones has joined a list of illustrious former Manchester United players by taking his coaches badges at Old Trafford, following in the footsteps of Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher.
Louis van Gaal is the 'ideal man' to save Ajax after furious fans vandalised their stadium and caused Feyenoord clash to be abandoned, claims Rafael van der Vaart - despite the 72-year-old's prostate cancer diagnosis
25/09/23 09:41Van der Vaart, who made 156 appearances for Ajax at the start of his career, has suggested his former club should seek out the services of Van Gaal.
Losing to Bayern Munich is one thing but lose at Burnley and this gets messy! Erik ten Hag's cool facade is starting to crack... his Man United reign cannot afford a defeat at Turf Moor
22/09/23 21:31CHRIS WHEELER: The loss to Bayern Munich in midweek followed defeats to Brighton and Arsenal. Spurs's win over United last month makes it four defeats in the first six games.
Erik ten Hag tells Man United players to 'stick together and fight' amid fears of a dressing room leak revealing stars' real feelings
22/09/23 12:30CHRIS WHEELER: United have lost three in a row and go to Burnley on Saturday night in danger of suffering four straight defeats for the first time since Louis van Gaal's second season in 2015.
Louis van Gaal gives health update on his prostate cancer battle and reveals it will be a 'MIRACLE' if he can go to the toilet by himself again
10/09/23 10:52Louis van Gaal has revealed he will find out on September, 19, whether recent surgery on his prostate cancer has been a success and is hoping to have a 'miracle' breakthrough.
Virgil van Dijk rejects Louis van Gaal's claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy... after ex-Netherlands boss said Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' in quarter-final clash
05/09/23 14:48Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from his former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal that the World Cup in Qatar was rigged to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy.Louis van Gaal claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy in Qatar, insisting that Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' during their quarter-final win over the Netherlands
05/09/23 07:09Former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has claimed that last year's World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the elusive trophy.
Erik ten Hag is 'Manchester United's one big positive' - and he will STILL get them into the top four despite their troubled start, says Ian Ladyman on Mail Sport's It's All Coming Up
24/08/23 15:51Plenty have had their say on Manchester United's early-season struggles after they scraped past Wolves 1-0 and were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham at the weekend.
How Man United boss Erik ten Hag's hands-on approach maximises academy talent at Old Trafford
23/08/23 10:37Talented teenager Shea Lacey, 16, signed a scholarship deal on Tuesday which commits him to the club with an agreement to sign professional terms when he turns 17.
IAN HERBERT: Sarina Wiegman is the straight talking genius who turned England into world beaters
19/08/23 21:31IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: At moments like this, it can be the books the managers choose to read which reveal the most. Sarina Wiegman doesn't read novels, only non-fiction. That adds up.
Erik ten Hag is Manchester United's Mr Meticulous ahead of his second season in charge - he has banned flip-flops, hired a life coach and changed eating habits at Old Trafford
29/07/23 21:30CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag's meticulous attention to detail was a hallmark of his first year at Man United, and no-one was kidding themselves it was going to be any different in year two.
Wilfried Zaha leaves Crystal Palace for Galatasaray with his legacy cemented as the Eagles' greatest ever player - the South London star has delivered magic moments like few others at his hometown club
24/07/23 07:27MAX MATHEWS: They say you never forget your first love. Crystal Palace was mine. For me that was Selhurst Park. And, later, that was Wilfried Zaha too. Let me tell you how he changed my life.
Wayne Rooney won plenty of trophies and Antonio Valencia made history but Harry Maguire struggled... how have Man United's captains in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era fared as Bruno Fernandes takes the armband?
22/07/23 13:52Bruno Fernandes has been confirmed as the new Man United captain, becoming the sixth man to wear the armband for the club since the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge at Old Trafford.
France 4-0 Netherlands: Kylian Mbappe nets a brace in his first game as French captain - after Antoine Griezmann and Dayot Upamecano both struck early - as Ronald Koeman's second Dutch spell starts disastrously
24/03/23 21:41Kylian Mbappe scored twice in his first game since being named France captain as the World Cup runners-up began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a resounding victory.
Erik ten Hag 'had to dodge MINES laid by Cristiano Ronaldo' during his first months as Man United boss, close friends say... after Louis van Gaal had told his Dutch compatriot to steer clear of the Old Trafford 'mess'
04/03/23 10:43Ten Hag took up the challenge despite knowing his methods would bring him on a collision course with the Portuguese star - something which duly happened.
Lionel Messi says he regrets taunting Louis van Gaal after Argentina's heated World Cup win over the Netherlands and admits he didn't know 'if it was the real trophy or not' when celebrating after the final in Qatar
30/01/23 16:17The Albiceleste star lifted the trophy at the head of his side and admitted that 'there was a mess' with the iconic award, after a tense quarter-final win over Holland en route to the final.
'You cannot make him angry': Juan Riquelme claims Louis van Gaal's comments incensed Lionel Messi before their World Cup clash, prompting his provocative celebration in Argentina's win... and says the Dutchman should've 'KISSED' him instead
27/01/23 08:49Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate Juan Riquelme believes former Holland Louis van Gaal was foolish to anger Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown.
Louis van Gaal CRIED when Man United brutally sacked him, Sir Alex Ferguson stopped talking to us as the firing loomed and Wayne Rooney was furious: Manager's wife spills the details of his final days at Old Trafford
17/01/23 11:53The Dutchman had just led the Red Devils to the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, before he was dismissed two days later following months of speculation over his future at the club.
'At least he knows my name now!': Wout Weghorst breaks his silence on World Cup clash with Lionel Messi - and insists he only 'wanted to show respect' - after the Argentina star called him an 'idiot' in the tunnel following ill-tempered quarter-final
22/12/22 14:56There were several flashpoints during the clash, with Argentina's players celebrating in the faces of the Dutch after the game, leading to Denzel Dumfries being sent off.
'A teacher, a legend… and a s***house!': Ander Herrera reveals all about his Man United bosses, hailing Mourinho's must-win attitude but admitting it 'wasn't easy' for Solskjaer to instill Fergie's style
21/12/22 10:38The Spanish midfielder has recently opened up about his stint at Old Trafford and even broke down in tears when describing his 'painful' exit from the club.
'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback as manager of Portugal after the former Man Utd boss ended third stint in charge of the Netherlands
20/12/22 22:06Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post.
Souness and Keane's on-air clash, Van Gaal's kisses, Croatia's beauty queen, England's squad adopting a CAT and the Saudi fan who ripped his door off its hinges! 20 alternative World Cup highlights after Argentina's success
20/12/22 12:08Argentina came out on top but this was about so much more than that epic final. Sportsmail looks back on 20 moments that made us laugh, made us wince and everything in between from Qatar.
'I expected more': Ander Herrera breaks down in TEARS while discussing 'painful' Manchester United exit in 2019 after the club failed to offer him a new deal despite winning their Player of the Year award
17/12/22 12:45Herrera revealed he found his exit from United 'painful' as he expected an offer to extend his stay with the Red Devils, which coincided with FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League wins.
'Keep moving, idiot': A devoted Argentina fan TATTOOS Lionel Messi's pose mocking Holland coaches after the controversial World Cup quarter-final win... including the insult he shouted at Wout Weghorst after the match!
13/12/22 18:19After a highly fractious World Cup quarter-final on Friday, which saw the South American side triumph 4-3 on penalties, captain Messi struck a pose mocking the opponents' staff.
Bullish Louis van Gaal insists he 'didn't lose a single one' of his 20 matches in his third spell as Holland manager as he confirms he will not be continuing in the role after their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Argentina
10/12/22 01:00Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal confirmed he would be stepping down from the role after his side were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina on Friday.
Fiery Louis van Gaal shuts down 'stupid' question on how Holland plan to deal with Lionel Messi and claims 'it's not that difficult' to stop him ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown
09/12/22 12:19With the build-up close to coming to a head for the quarterfinal meeting at the Lusail Stadium , the talk has once again turned to keeping Messi quiet , as it has done for the majority of his stellar career.
Louis van Gaal has 'missed call from Manchester United spotted on his phone by journalist', after Holland boss left it on a hotel toilet - with fans suggesting club wanted to chat about Cody Gakpo
09/12/22 09:04PSV star Gakpo has been one of the standout players during the 2022 World Cup after he managed to score in every group stage fixture they played.
Di Maria said Van Gaal was the WORST coach he's ever had and blamed him for flopping at Man United - but the Dutch boss can't help but laugh! Hostilities are renewed as Argentina face Holland
08/12/22 19:00Angel di Maria's bitter feud with old Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal saw an unexpected development on Thursday as the Dutch boss madly played down their rift in the strangest of ways.
DOMINIC KING: Louis van Gaal's performance alongside Memphis Depay could not have set a better tone for Holland's World Cup quarter-final… the mood in the Dutch camp is buoyant and much of that is down to the affection he commands
08/12/22 18:15DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: The room fell silent as Louis van Gaal listened to the question. He'd been asked by an Argentine reporter about the coruscating view Angel Di Maria held of him.
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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe' is NOT LaLiga's highest paid player after blockbuster switch to Real Madrid' - with a Man United target topping the pile
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Max Verstappen FLIES through the air after colliding with Lewis Hamilton - as the tetchy Red Bull star lashes out at his own team's 's*** strategy'
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Andre Onana offers his verdict on new Man United signing Leny Yoro after his debut - as he stresses the 18-year-old WON'T be fazed by his £52m price tag
more stars of sport
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Max Verstappen FLIES through the air after colliding with Lewis Hamilton - as the tetchy Red Bull star lashes out at his own team's 's*** strategy'
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Conor McGregor brutally SACKS Mike Perry from his bare-knuckle boxing promotion after the ex-UFC star's knockout defeat by Jake Paul
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Is this the world's most expensive football ticket? Real Madrid create 300 'Super VIP' seats - worth £210k per seat - as part of Bernabeu renovation
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Is this the most bizarre penalty decision EVER? Brazilian side Flamengo are awarded a late spot-kick after an opposition defender kicks a SECOND BALL
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500-1 underdog Dan Brown admits he worries about his parents seeing him smoking after he was spotted sneaking a cigarette at The Open
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500-1 underdog Dan Brown has miracle within reach as he looks to become Open champion despite late double-bogey on the final tee of a turbulent Troon day
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Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
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Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
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Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
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Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
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Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
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McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
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Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
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Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
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Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
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Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
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Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
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Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
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Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
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Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
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Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies
What a surprise
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Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
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Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
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Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
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Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany
'Friction' with families over playing time
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Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
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The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split
Couple had a 'sex deal'
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Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
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Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
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EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
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Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
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Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
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Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
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Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
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Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
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Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
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Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
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Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
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Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
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Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
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Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
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Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
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Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
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Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
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'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
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Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
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Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
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Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
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Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president
Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain
Ahead of the final
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Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
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We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
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EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
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DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes
Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor
Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw
'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
