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Chaos in Turkey as players WALK OFF in the 30th minute in protest at penalty decision after Alvaro Morata scores for Galatasaray - as match is abandoned
09/02/25 19:25
There were chaotic scenes in Turkey as Adana Demirspor players walked off the pitch during their game against Galatasaray in protest at a controversial penalty decision. Alvaro Morata, who joined Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan, scored from the spot after 12 minutes but the game was game was initially suspended in the 34th minute before later being abandoned. The penalty had been awarded after Galatasaray's Dries Mertens went down in the area despite Semih Guler not having made significant contact with him....read
Galatasaray caught in unfortunate racism storm as Instagram mistranslates a caption to read: 'Guess who, I'm a n*****' - after the Turkish club uses a ninja emoji to describe Dries Mertens in a hat and a snood
19/11/23 18:03The Turkish club posted a picture on Instagram of Dries Mertens , who was seen wearing a hat and a snood. The caption of the post read: 'Tahmin et, ben kimim'.
Manchester United 2-3 Galatasaray: Mauro Icardi scores late winner after Casemiro is sent off following a calamitous mistake from Andre Onana... as Wilfried Zaha enjoys dream Old Trafford return
03/10/23 21:02CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: One step forward, two steps back. This, sadly, has been the story of Manchester United 's season and it continued catastrophically here.
Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens appear to LAUGH at Wilfried Zaha after the former Crystal Palace winger's poor touch during their Champions League qualifier
16/08/23 00:01It was the Ivorian forward's second run out in an orange shirt and he impressed on the night.The 30-year-old showed off his lightning footwork to the Galatasaray fans.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Deciding the futures of Chiesa and Vlahovic to poaching former transfer targets... how Juventus' new sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli will look to revive the Old Lady to former glories after leaving champions Napoli
08/07/23 20:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The 51-year-old's exit from Napoli was silent but significant for the Serie A champions, who wanted to maintain the image Giuntoli's has with the fans.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: With Luciano Spalletti in the dugout, Aurelio De Laurentiis making the tough decisions and Cristiano Giuntoli finding diamonds in the rough, Napoli look set to win their first league title in MORE THAN 30 YEARS
04/02/23 21:00Napoli owe a lot to Aurelio De Laurentiis and his decision to cut ties with Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and David Ospina, which has created a carefree team without selfish heroes.
Spalletti's Napoli play champagne football while Allegri's Juventus are ugly but get results with the defensive battle between Kim and Bremer set to be crucial and Milik out for revenge... Where tonight's top-of-the-table Serie A clash will be won and lost
13/01/23 14:30ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Napoli vs Juventus is a colossal clash between the top two sides in the Serie A table. It is also a clash between two different philosophies who both have Scudetto ambitions.
Belgium's fractured squad had a 'REALLY awkward' team barbeque just hours after Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Jan Vertonghen clashed in a dressing room altercation, reveals Dries Mertens' wife, as their World Cup hopes hang in the balance
29/11/22 10:22An inquest into the shock 2-0 loss to the African side saw Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen and Eden Hazard clash in the dressing room after the match in Qatar.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to offer 'dream signing' Adama Traore a deal when his Wolves deal expires at end of the season... as Luciano Spalletti looks to strengthen his side for Serie A title fight
27/11/22 12:25Traore, whose contract expires at Wolves expires in June 2023, would arrive in Serie A next season on a free and would become a precious resource in Spalletti's side.
Led by a wonderkid nicknamed 'Kvaradona' and powered by Stanislav Lobotka in midfield, new-look Napoli have PLENTY of weapons to hurt Liverpool tonight... but the Reds know goalkeeper Alex Meret is there to target as the Italian side's weakest link
07/09/22 13:38ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Napolii has seen wholesale change in the summer with five starters moved on in David Ospina, Dries Mertens, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Ruiz and Lorenzo Insigne.
Napoli 2-3 Fiorentina: Luciano Spalletti's side are stunned as goals from Nicolas Gonzalez, Jonathan Ikone and Arthur Cabral sees them miss the chance to go top of Serie A
10/04/22 14:59A clinical display of finishing earned Fiorentina a shock 3-2 win at Napoli on Sunday, as Luciano Spalletti's side suffered a blow to their Serie A title hopes.
AC Milan and Inter close gap on Serie A leaders Napoli after they both win as Luciano Spalletti's side can only draw at Sassuolo… while Jose Mourinho's Roma are beaten at Bologna
01/12/21 21:54SERIE A ROUND-UP: Napoli squandered a two-goal lead but remained top of Serie A by a point over AC Milan, who won 3-0 at Genoa as Junior Messias (bottom right) scored twice.
Napoli 4-0 Lazio: Luciano Spalletti's side go three points clear of AC Milan at the top of Serie A table after confident victory without injured striker Victor Osimhen
28/11/21 21:53Club great Maradona died on November 25 last year and to mark the anniversary, Napoli unveiled a statue inside the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium pre-match.
Inter Milan 3-2 Napoli: Simone Inzaghi's side stun the Serie A leaders in thrilling, see-saw encounter to move four behind Luciano Spalletti's side
21/11/21 19:03Dries Mertens, who had set up a pulsating finale with his club-record 137th goal for Napoli, missed the chance to equalise in injury time when he blazed his shot over.
Napoli 5-2 Lazio: Lorenzo Insigne scores twice in emphatic victory as fifth-placed hosts move within three points of second in Serie A
22/04/21 20:48Napoli won a 5-2 thriller against top-four rivals Lazio on Thursday to stay within touching distance of the Champions League places in Serie A.
Napoli star Dries Mertens' 'private jet skids OFF RUNWAY' amid heavy rain after landing back in Belgium to see a specialist on his ankle injury... but forward and his dog were unharmed
03/02/21 16:48The Belgium forward, who will miss Wednesday night's Coppa Italia clash with Atalanta, returned back home over the weekend to see a specialist on his left ankle injury.
Dries Mertens out for three weeks due to ankle injury sustained in Napoli's defeat at Inter Milan - which reduced him to tears - with forward's rehab to take place in Belgium over Christmas
17/12/20 18:30The 33-year-old Belgium international was forced off in tears during the first half of the Serie A match at San Siro, with tests have shown a first/second degree sprain to the left ankle.
Napoli 4-0 Roma: Lorenzo Insigne dedicates goal to Diego Maradona as home side take three points in their first league game since death of the legendary Argentinian
29/11/20 21:41The game was Napoli's first home league game since the death of Diego Maradona. And they didn't disappoint as they thumped Roma to climb above them in the Serie A standings.
An emotional Dries Mertens admits it was 'tough to pull that shirt on' after Napoli players wore 'Maradona 10' top before Europa League victory on Thursday... with Belgian saying 'my name was used in the same sentence as his - and that's not right'
27/11/20 09:11On Thursday, outside the stadium which is set to be renamed the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, thousands of fans laid flowers - and Mertens was very emotional when speaking afterwards.
Napoli 1-3 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores brace as Serie A leaders record first win in Naples for more than 10 years to stay top
22/11/20 22:55Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Serie A leaders AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record their first league win in Naples for more than 10 years.
Gareth Southgate insists England were EXCITING during 2-0 defeat by Belgium as he is forced to defend his tactics after being dumped of Nations League by Roberto Martinez's men
17/11/20 17:19Southgate's tactics have since been questioned after he deployed a back-three against Belgium and against Ireland - a game they comfortably won 3-0 just days before.
England must lose their inferiority complex, confront the Pickford problem and sort their toothless attack… Gareth Southgate has MAJOR issues to solve if he's serious about winning Euro 2020
16/11/20 14:37England manager Gareth Southgate has plenty to ponder after his side were sent packing from the UEFA Nations League against Belgium on Sunday evening.
'I knew I would see someone with bravery to play': Gareth Southgate heaps praise on 'absolutely outstanding' Jack Grealish after England midfielder shone despite Nations League defeat in Belgium
16/11/20 00:06England manager Gareth Southgate has hailed the performance of Jack Grealish during England's 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday evening.
Belgium 5-1 Iceland: Chelsea outcast Michy Batshuayi scores twice as PFA Player of the Year Kevin De Bruyne inspires 12th successive victory for Roberto Martinez's side
08/09/20 22:30Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi scored twice as the hosts eased to a 5-1 victory over Iceland and a 12th win in a row in their Nations League clash at the King Baudouin Stadium on Tuesday.
Denmark 0-2 Belgium: Jason Denayer and Dries Mertens score as Denmark see 15-game unbeaten run come to an end before England clash
05/09/20 20:35DENMARK 0-2 BELGIUM: Jason Denayer and Dries Mertens scored as Belgium beat Denmark 2-0 in England's Nations League group.
Juventus' Coppa Italia defeat by Napoli is a 'DISASTER' for Maurizio Sarri as Italian media lay into ex-Chelsea boss and say he's been 'left in a corner' after 'disappointing' display extended his wait for a major trophy in Italy
18/06/20 08:45The Serie A champions were beaten on penalties at Rome's Stadio Olimpico after being held to a 0-0 draw by Dries Mertens and Co, leaving Sarri in search of his first trophy at the club.
'He improved so much, he became a real killer up front': Kalidou Koulibaly hails Napoli team-mate Dries Mertens after striker becomes the club's all-time leading goalscorer
14/06/20 17:20Kalidou Koulibaly has praised team-mate Dries Mertens after he became Napoli's all-time leading goalscorer with 122 goals on Saturday.
Marek Hamsik's agent claims the Slovakian is 'happy' for Dries Mertens after the Belgian eclipsed his Napoli goalscoring record, and admitted the midfielder could return to the Serie A side before he retires 'because Naples is his home'
14/06/20 10:44Hamsik (L) spent 12 years in Naples before moving to the Chinese Super League in 2019. The player's agent has suggested a return to Napoli before the 32-year-old retires could be a possibility.
Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso dedicates Coppa Italia win over Inter Milan to his late sister and pays emotional tribute to stars: 'I thank them because they played for me'
14/06/20 08:19The Napoli boss' family were struck by tragedy after Francesca's passing earlier this month - but the Serie A giants rallied to defeat Antonio Conte's men and seal a spot in the final on Wednesday.
Napoli 1-1 Inter Milan (2-1 agg): Dries Mertens' strike sets up Coppa Italia final against Juventus... with the striker becoming the hosts' all-time top scorer in the process
13/06/20 21:00Napoli will face Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia, emerging from lockdown to knock Inter Milan out with a 2-1 aggregate score as Dries Mertens became the clubs leader scorer.
'It would be damaging for us to play Napoli on neutral turf': Barcelona boss Quique Setien wants Champions League tie held at the Nou Camp after first leg draw in Naples
13/06/20 07:59An Antoine Griezmann goal cancelled ot Dries Mertens' opener as Napoli held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio San Paulo in February. The second leg could be played in Portugal.
Dries Mertens 'set to sign new Napoli contract until 2022' in huge blow for both Chelsea and Inter Milan
05/06/20 23:28The 33-year-old forward had been expected to leave the Serie A side on a free transfer at the end of the season. The 33-year-old forward had been expected to leave the Serie A side.Chelsea dealt huge transfer blow as Dries Mertens 'closes in on new Napoli contract... which is set to keep him at the club until 2022'
18/05/20 23:08Dries Mertens is out of contract at the Stadio San Paolo this summer, and he had attracted heavy interest from Chelsea as they looked to capitalise on his uncertain situation at Napoli.
Chelsea dealt blow in pursuit of Dries Mertens as Napoli forward 'wants to stay in Serie A and join Inter' should his contract expire this summer
14/05/20 06:44Chelsea could be set to miss out one of their top targets this summer with Dries Mertens eyeing a stay in Serie A should his Napoli contract expire. The Belgium international is also wanted by Inter.a
Dries Mertens interested in move to London as Chelsea remain keen on Napoli forward who will be a free agent this summer
29/04/20 18:29Napoli forward Dries Mertens remains an option for Chelsea. The 32-year old is out of contract in the summer and has a number of offers on the table but is interested in a move to London.
Chelsea target Dries Mertens 'is reluctant to leave Napoli until he breaks the all-time scoring record'... and he needs just one more to pull clear of Marik Hamsik
29/04/20 11:55Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to remain at Napoli this summer, despite Chelsea vying for his signature. The 32-year-old striker will be a free agent in June but is unlikely to leave the club.
'Lampard is calling him almost every day': Chelsea 'step up their pursuit of Dries Mertens' with the Napoli star's contract set to expire in the summer
28/04/20 15:09The Napoli forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but ended up staying in Serie A with his contract set to expire in the summer.
Frank Lampard 'makes direct contact with Dries Mertens' as he looks to all time leading Napoli goalscorer to bolster attacking options at Chelsea
26/04/20 13:40The Chelsea manager was unable to strengthen his attacking options in the January transfer window. He will make this a priority during the summer and is keeping tabs on Napoli's Dries Mertens.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud set to sign new one-year deal at Chelsea as Blues look to ensure they receive a fee for the French striker amid interest from Lazio and Inter Milan
25/04/20 16:33Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is to sign a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021. The Blues hope to get a transfer fee for him amid interest from Italian clubs.
Chelsea plot free transfer move for Napoli star Dries Mertens with forward yet to agree new deal to stay in Italy
24/04/20 23:49Belgian striker Dries Mertens is a summer transfer target for Chelsea with the attacker out of contract with Napoli this summer, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Inter Milan 'looking into possible deal for Everton striker Moise Kean' as they look to replace Barcelona-bound Lautaro Martinez as Juventus 'add Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik to shortlist'
18/04/20 09:59Kean has scored just one goal in 26 appearances for the Toffees as he has struggled to live up to his £25million transfer fee and the former Juventus striker could be offered the chance to return to Italy.
Chelsea 'could make another bid' for Dries Mertens after Belgian forward backtracks on signing £6.3m-a-year contract renewal at Napoli
13/04/20 05:48The Blues reportedly made an offer for the 32-year-old forward back in January but this was turned down. Now they have been offered encouragement to try again for Mertens.
'A little bit of wine is the solution to a lot of problems': Napoli forward Dries Mertens works out in coronavirus quarantine by using gigantic bottle as weight
15/03/20 15:17Napoli forward Dries Mertens has been using a gigantic wine bottle to keep up his fitness. The Belgium international is currently not playing as Serie A have suspended their season.
Napoli 'take important steps in tying down Dries Mertens to a new deal' as Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal wait to see if they can sign Belgian on free transfer in the summer
27/02/20 09:06Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing the Belgian superstar, and the former made a last-ditch attempt to sign him on deadline day in January.
'Unfortunately, that's how it was planned': Sergio Busquets bemoans Barcelona's recruitment strategy and lack of depth which could leave boss Quique Setien with just TWELVE first-team players for Napoli second leg
26/02/20 16:56With Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez facing lengthy spells on the sidelines, boss Quique Setien was forced to call up four youth players for the trip to the San Paolo to make up the numbers.
Napoli star Dries Mertens 'will be out for 10 days after sustaining a severe bruise on the ankle' in Champions League draw against Barcelona
26/02/20 10:26Mertens had opened the scoring in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie with Barcelona but moments before Antoine Griezmann cancelled him out, the Belgian was forced off.
'We will have to risk something more in the return leg': Piotr Zielinski urges Napoli to be braver against Barcelona at Nou Camp in the Champions League
26/02/20 10:09Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona in the first leg, with Antoine Griezmann cancelling out Dries Mertens' superb opener at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night.
Napoli 1-1 Barcelona: Antoine Griezmann cancels out Dries Mertens' opener as Arturo Vidal is sent off and Lionel Messi fails to make history in Naples
25/02/20 22:00Antoine Griezmann's second-half equaliser handed Barcelona a vital away goal and earned them a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their Champions League last-16 first leg meeting on Tuesday.
Inter Milan 'target summer moves for Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen' with Belgian duo eligible for free transfers at the end of the season
19/02/20 15:25Inter Milan already have one eye on the summer transfer window with the club reportedly targeting free transfers for Belgian pair Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen.
Inter Milan 'persist with Dries Mertens as they continue talks with Belgium forward' ahead of Coppa Italia semi-final against Napoli
11/02/20 13:08Inter Milan take on Napoli in the first-leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie at the San Siro but it hasn't deterred Antonio Conte's side from keeping up their pursuit of Belgium international Mertens.
Dries Mertens 'increasingly unlikely to sign a new contract at Napoli' as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United line up in bid to sign prolific striker for free in the summer
10/02/20 18:19Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to move away from Napoli on a free transfer in the summer - with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all reportedly vying for his signature.
'Against them we produce stratospheric performances': Lorenzo Insigne believes Napoli are Liverpool's bogey side after four points from two Champions League clashes
07/02/20 16:56Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne has claimed his side are now a 'bogey team' for Liverpool after earning a win and a draw from their two Champions League matches this season.
Sampdoria 2-4 Napoli: Late show from Diego Demme and Dries Mertens earns visitors victory as hosts slip closer to Serie A relegation zone
03/02/20 22:46Napoli snatched two late goals to beat Sampdoria 4-2 away on Monday in a Serie A match which featured two controversial VAR decisions and a spectacular effort by Fabio Quagliarella for the hosts.
'Now we've become the underdogs': Frank Lampard fears lack of signings may cost Chelsea a top-four spot with Manchester United and Tottenham using January window to strengthen
31/01/20 22:30Frank Lampard fears Chelsea's failure to sign anyone during the January window could cost them in the race for the Champions League spots with Spurs and Manchester United both strengthening.
Fuming Frank Lampard says transfer window is '95 per cent shut' for Chelsea with Dries Mertens and other striker targets ruled out... meaning Olivier Giroud can't go to Tottenham
31/01/20 13:51An angry Frank Lampard says Chelsea's transfer window is '95 per cent shut', with potential deals for Dries Mertens and Edinson Cavani in the gutter as the 11pm deadline approaches.
Chelsea to continue hunt for a striker until end of window after Dries Mertens bid was rejected as they turn to Edinson Cavani after his move to Atletico Madrid collapsed
30/01/20 22:31Chelsea's pursuits of a striker will go down to the wire after their £6million bid for Napoli's Dries Mertens was rejected.
Dries Mertens could quit Napoli for Chelsea while on the brink of being their highest ever scorer... and if that doesn't endear him to Blues fans, he once slated Liverpool folklore, too!
30/01/20 12:09Diminutive in stature but ruthless in front of goal, Dries Mertens could be an astute addition to Frank Lampard's setup at Chelsea. He can play anywhere across the front three.Chelsea waiting for Napoli to decide on Dries Mertens' future TODAY... and forward would be available for just £6m with his contract up in summer
30/01/20 11:59Mertens is a Napoli stalwart having been at the club since 2013, but now has just six months left on his contract and could leave for free at the end of the season.
Chelsea open talks with Napoli over Dries Mertens as Frank Lampard desperately searches for a new striker... and Blues believe they can get him for just £6m with Belgian's contract up in the summer
29/01/20 13:14Chelsea have made an enquiry for Napoli's Belgium striker Dries Mertens as they consider options for their attack. The Blues want a forward amid Tottenham interest in Olivier Giroud.
Inter Milan and Chelsea 'approach Napoli striker Dries Mertens' as they try to agree terms on a free transfer for this summer
09/01/20 23:08Inter Milan and Chelsea have reportedly approached Napoli striker Dries Mertens as they bid to snap him up on a free transfer this summer. Mertens is yet to agree a new deal with Napoli.
Arsenal will 'battle Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for Napoli star Dries Mertens' as Mikel Arteta goes in search of his first transfer
22/12/19 12:15Arteta was announced as Arsenal's new boss on Friday afternoon, replacing Unai Emery who was sacked at the end of November after a woeful start to the Premier League season.
Manchester United 'enter race for Napoli star Dries Mertens with his contract set to expire at end of season'
14/12/19 14:19Dries Mertens could be one of many senior Napoli players culled by owner Aurelio De Laurentiis given the dispute between the players and the owner this season which cost Carlo Ancelotti his job.
Stars of crisis club Napoli feature in bizarre video for raunchy 2020 calendar as Dries Mertens, Kalidou Koulibaly and Co pose TOPLESS
13/12/19 14:22Napoli stars Dries Mertens (left), Kalidou Koulibaly and co stepped out for the club's official calendar shoot dressed in light blue cloths in what the club describes as a show of cohesion and brotherhood.
Inter Milan 'line up Dries Mertens swoop' from Napoli as Antonio Conte plots link-up with Romelu Lukaku
04/12/19 09:19According to Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad, Inter will move for the 32-year-old as part of Antonio Conte's plans to bolster the attacking options at his disposal.
Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis holds summit with stars Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens after dishing out massive fines including €350,000 to Brazilian amid ongoing battle with the players
30/11/19 09:48Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis held meetings with the squad on Friday and ended up explaining to Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens why they had picked up bigger fines.
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals how to make Liverpool 'controllable' after holding Jurgen Klopp's men to a point at Anfield in Champions League
28/11/19 12:04Dries Mertens put Napoli ahead at Anfield thanks to a fine finish in the first half before Dejan Lovren rescued a point for the Champions League holders in the 65th minute on Wednesday night.
'I am sure they were hoping we could win here so we could make a holiday game in Salzburg': Jurgen Klopp apologises to Liverpool fans after draw to Napoli leaves them requiring a result in Austria
28/11/19 00:12Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Dejan Lovren equalising in the second half after Dries Mertens had put the visitors ahead thanks to a fine finish.
Dries Mertens' Anfield strike means Liverpool are on their worst run for keeping clean sheets since 1998 when BRAD FRIEDEL was in goal
27/11/19 21:55DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The special thing about Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool is the desire to keep breaking records but no satisfaction was forthcoming from their latest.
Liverpool 1-1 Napoli: Dejan Lovren rescues a point for Jurgen Klopp's side but they waste chance to book place in Champions League last-16
27/11/19 21:54IAN HERBERT AT ANFIELD: Dropped points leave Liverpool requiring a draw from their last fixture against free-scoring Salzburg if they are to reach a third successive Champions League final.
AC Milan, Juventus and Inter 'set to enter three way fight for Napoli star Dries Mertens in January'
12/11/19 22:59AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan could enter a three way battle for Napoli's Dries Mertens in the January transfer window. Mertens' contract at Napoli expires at the end of the season.
Napoli legend Dries Mertens 'agrees to join Inter Milan on free transfer next summer' amid club crisis and problems behind the scenes with owner Aurelio De Laurentiis
10/11/19 12:02Dries Mertens' contract expires with Napoli at the end of the season. With the ongoing civil war behind the scenes, Mertens could be set to leave the Serie A club for rivals Inter Milan.
Napoli 1-1 SPAL: Carlo Ancelotti warns of 'major challenge' as lowly SPAL hit back to stop Serie A hopefuls from closing gap on Juventus and Inter Milan in draw at San Paolo Stadium
27/10/19 17:45Napoli knew they could make up ground on second-placed Inter Milan, who drew 2-2 at home to Parma, and Juventus, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Lecce, but finished their afternoon crestfallen.
'When he scored, I thought about Napoli and certainly not myself': Diego Maradona reveals delight for Dries Mertens after he broke his goal record and urges Belgian to sign new deal
25/10/19 11:21Football legend Diego Maradona has heaped praise on Dries Mertens for breaking his famous Napoli goalscoring record, which has stood since 1991.
Lorenzo Insigne hits winner as Napoli win thriller at Salzburg to stay top of Liverpool's group with Dries Mertens and Erling Haaland both netting twice
23/10/19 20:57RB SALZBURG 2-3 NAPOLI: Napoli took the lead through Dries Mertens 17th minute goal, but a penalty from Erling Haaland pulled Salzburg level. Mertens scored again in the 64th minute.
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis warns Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens that leaving for a move to China will see them 'overpaid to live a life of s***'
17/10/19 14:42Dries Mertens and Jose Callejon have been told that the grass won't necessarily be greener on the other side should they leave Napoli at the end of the season.
'I can only say that I want to stay': Dries Mertens wants to extend his Napoli deal but insists he will not be drawn out to Asia by big money if he becomes free agent in the summer
09/10/19 10:40Dries Mertens has put the ball in Napoli's court after declaring that he would like to stay beyond this summer. The Serie A giants are yet to open contract talks with the forward.
'There's a 75-year-old lady who lives above me... if I played badly she'll give me a slap': Napoli star Dries Mertens describes football in Italy as 'a wonderful sickness'
05/10/19 09:44Napoli star Dries Mertens has revealed that a 75-year-old lady who lives above him will give him a slap if he doesn't play well.
'I still don't know what my future will be': Dries Mertens admits he could leave Napoli when his contract with the Serie A side expires next summer
02/10/19 11:59The Belgian forward joined the Serie A giants in the summer of 2013 and has gone on to become a crucial part of Carlo Ancelotti's attack. However, his contract is due to expire in June.
Napoli 2-1 Brescia: Mario Balotelli scores first goal for hometown club but it isn't enough to stage comeback as Carlo Ancelotti's side claim victory in Serie A
29/09/19 13:49Carlo Ancelotti's side held a two-goal lead at halftime thanks to strikes from Dries Mertens and Kostas Manolas, but Balotelli pulled one back - his first goal for the club - as Brescia rallied.
'Learn how to f***ing tackle, idiot': Liverpool's Andy Robertson DELETES his Twitter account after trolls criticise him for giving away a penalty in Champions League defeat at Napoli
18/09/19 11:00Andy Robertson has deleted his Twitter account after receiving abuse following Liverpool's defeat to Napoli on Tuesday night. The Scotland captain gave away a penalty.
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Victorious Ange Postecoglou gives the thumbs up as Tottenham heroes emerge from Bilbao hotel after partying into the early hours
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John Terry issues savage putdown to James Maddison after Tottenham star aimed cheeky dig at Chelsea legend following Europa League triumph
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Man United's shares PLUMMET in value by £160m as cost of losing Europa League final is revealed - and booing staff fear more cuts by Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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TV cameraman accused of 'wildly inappropriate' behaviour around Emma Raducanu by her opponent in French Open warm-up
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'Not again!': Andre Onana branded the worst goalkeeper fans have 'EVER SEEN' by angry Man United fans after gifting Spurs winner in final
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'Worst final since Game of Thrones!': Piers Morgan leads football fans piling into Spurs and Man United's 'shocking quality' Europa League final
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Harry Maguire and Cristian Romero clash at full-time of Europa League final as footage shows the pair's heated exchange after Spurs' win over Man United
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Micah Richards disappears from CBS studio during Europa League final coverage... before Jamie Carragher reveals why to leave Roy Keane smirking
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Tottenham fans go WILD in north London as they win their first trophy for 17 years by beating Man United in all-English Europa League final in Bilbao
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Glum Jamie Vardy carries his things in cardboard box as he leaves Leicester base ahead of new life with wife Rebekah after playing final game
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Fans hit out at 'classless and pathetic' Spurs 'bullies' who drenched Man United supporters in beer ahead of Europa League final
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Robertson pens gushing tribute to Trent ahead of Liverpool star's final game - after he cut a lonely figure as Liverpool's title party rumbled on
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Beer receipt reveals remarkable prices Man Utd and Spurs fans are paying for booze in Bilbao for Europa League final after Brits were warned about fees
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Fury as drunk English football yobs run riot in Bilbao: Locals condemn 'out-of-control ANIMALS' as shirtless hooligans vandalise streets
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Revealed: Former Man United academy star, 19, died after quitting football amid 'sudden mood change'
Rest in peace
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Former Chelsea star reveals he had a heart attack DURING a match - before scoring late winner and being rushed to hospital
Scary times!
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Man United manager Ruben Amorim is spotted working out in Bilbao gym with fans just hours before Europa League final against Tottenham
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Man United and Spurs are accused of 'destroying Bilbao': Spanish fury as British fans tear down traffic lights and brawl on the streets
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Ravel Morrison reveals stunning plan to return to Man United - 13 years after Sir Alex Ferguson released troubled star amid off-field problems
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Arne Slot is STILL partying! Liverpool boss is spotted at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Manchester - as he poses with TV presenter
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Kevin De Bruyne's Man City farewell presentation has Pep Guardiola in floods of tears - but Micah Richards insists his exit 'doesn't seem right'
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Kevin De Bruyne insists there's 'no excuses' for his 'terrible, terrible, terrible miss' as he blows open-goal chance in his final home match for City
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Paddy Power mock Tottenham with fake trophy cabinet delivery - as Spurs bid to end 17-year wait for silverware in Europa League final against Man United
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Pacers fan brutally abused by Knicks supporters outside MSG gets perfect gift from Tyrese Haliburton
Got some good news on Pat McAfee Show
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Shocking moment child is knocked over by sprinter after jumping onto the track during a race
Not for the feint-hearted viewers
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Leicester are CHARGED with breaching Premier League's financial rules in huge blow to their hopes of instant top-flight return
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Man United and Spurs fans set off for Bilbao as locals brace for final: 80,000 supporters get on the booze as they flock to Spain
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Lamine Yamal 'set to take Lionel Messi's iconic No 10 shirt at Barcelona after signing new deal with €1BILLION release clause' this summer
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Man United star's wife reveals why she will NOT be travelling to Bilbao to support footballer husband for Europa League final with Tottenham
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Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins marries fiancee Ellie Alderson at lavish wedding - after England star proposed during stunning Lake Como holiday
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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah leaves fans stunned after missing open goal from just seven yards out during 3-2 defeat against Brighton
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Who needs Trent Alexander-Arnold? Liverpool supporters have the same reaction as Conor Bradley produces stunning assist against Brighton
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Wayne Rooney reveals the three stars he wants Manchester United to sign this summer - including player Erik ten Hag let leave on a free transfer
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Gary Lineker is finally AXED by the BBC with no pay-off: MOTD host to present final show on Sunday in wake of explosive anti-Semitism row
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Man United and Spurs fans' CRAZY journeys to Bilbao: Supporters use personal boats and campervans as they begin trips to Spain
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Dean Henderson gets emotional as he discusses the heartbreaking passing of his late father on TV - as he says 'he was there with me' for FA Cup win
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TV REVIEW: 'Miracle of Istanbul' is nostalgia on steroids for Liverpool fans - and has a unique way of tapping into moments from memorable campaign
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England star Kieran Trippier 'stitched up by mates at a Newcastle strip-club' as £9,500 tab is put under his name after split from wife - despite not being there!
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Liverpool fans get revenge against Everton pranksters by turning the air red during Goodison Park farewell
Everton won their final game at famous stadium
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England captain Harry Kane sings 'Sweet Caroline' as Bayern Munich star celebrates Bundesliga title - after finally ending trophy drought
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Inside Trent Alexander-Arnold's leaving party: Anfield hero enjoys 'Summer of 66' BBQ with teammates at Liverpool training ground
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Taiwo Awoniyi breaks his silence: Nottingham Forest star issues first update since being put in an induced coma with horror injury - as teammates pay tribute
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Real Madrid's hierarchy 'alarmed by Bellingham's slump in form' with Carlo Ancelotti 'holding secret talks with midfielder' in search for explanation
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Noussair Mazraoui reveals how strict lifestyle change is the secret behind his successful season -and lifts lid on Amorim's brutal honesty
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Former Man United star caught up in homophobia row as he's spotted covering LGBTQ+ logo as footballers REFUSE to endorse campaign
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Crystal Palace's FA Cup hero Dean Henderson leads fans in X-rated chant as stars begin boozy night of celebrations after beating Man City
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Wayne Rooney left fuming as Dean Henderson survives red card scare in FA Cup final - before Crystal Palace star SAVES penalty
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F1 qualifying is HALTED as driver suffers scary crash with his car flipping over ahead of Imola GP
The driver was able to walk away unharmed
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Footballer left bloodied and needing stitches after being hit by an object thrown by his OWN fans during pitch invasion in shocking scenes
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Bizarre moment Man United star Rasmus Hojlund is hauled off the pitch to remove a SMART WATCH - after wearing it for 45 MINUTES!
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Man United and Tottenham supporters compare £550 hostel bed to SQUID GAME'S dormitory as 80,000 flock to Bilbao for Europa League final
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Charlton fan goes viral for hilarious celebration after they booked their place in the League One play-off final with a dramatic win over Wycombe
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Hunky doctor, who is on trial for Diego Maradona's death, wins a BODYBUILDING event in a break from football legend's medical negligence case
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Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes sport rich list ahead of Steph Curry after raking in £206MILLION, as big-money Brit breaks into the top three
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Yamal stunner delivers LaLiga title for Barcelona at the home of their rivals... who turn on the sprinklers to dampen celebrations as Flick FUMES at players
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EXCLUSIVE
Graeme Sharp opens up on pain of break-up with Everton... and the new era which means he'll return to Goodison for its farewell
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Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks silence as he faces criminal trial over shocking video of underage girl allegedly having sex with three team-mates
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Major cycling race SUSPENDED after huge crash leaves riders bloodied and bruised amid treacherous conditions in Italy
Scary scenes
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Shocking moment a car ploughs into huge crowd of football fans near stadium before Barcelona derby clash
Scary scenes in Catalonia on Thursday evening
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Paddy Pimblett - chief Liverpool scout! Old footage emerges of UFC star telling Reds to sign Jeremie Frimpong after finding key detail on Football Manager
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Jamie Vardy handed EARLY EXIT from Leicester City as club make bizarre announcement about his 'last game' ever in a Foxes shirt
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Incredible moment rival fans discover Jordan Henderson's Ajax have CHOKED in the Dutch title race after conceding shock 99th-minute equaliser
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Stunning DAZN host Diletta Leotta's new TV advert is BANNED in Italy over 'sexualising' content
Married to former Liverpool star
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Jannik Sinner among first to be granted an audience with Pope Leo as world No 1 shares joke with keen tennis fan during visit to the Vatican
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Luke Donald sends Ryder Cup warning to Jon Rahm amid difficult run of form - as Europe captain insists no one has 'firm assurances' of a spot in the team
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Kyle Walker faces humiliating return to England with AC Milan 'snubbing £4m chance to sign him' - after he moved to Italy to escape affair drama
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Eni Aluko is LEFT OUT of TNT Sports' team of punditry 'experts' for football's three big European finals
She won't be on TV duty
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Premier League star BANNED from driving after admitting to speeding SIX TIMES in two months - with his fastest speed clocking in at 96MPH
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Lewis Hamilton UNFOLLOWS Ferrari on social media as his first season with the Italian team keeps sliding towards disaster
Big move
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Sir Alex Ferguson would end up in JAIL if he was managing now, Man United icon Patrice Evra claims, as he opens up on 'evil' environment
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EXCLUSIVE
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi in an induced coma and receiving intensive care after emergency surgery on abdominal injury
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Man United 'SCRAP awards dinner' after dismal Premier League season - with coveted prizes to be handed out 'on the pitch before final home game'
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Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with flanker set to play through the pain in Australia
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Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartwarming message to his son, 14, after making his international debut for Portugal
Proud moment
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Roberto De Zerbi spotted in 4am street party with Marseille fans after securing major feat in France - as boss waves FLARE during lively celebrations
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Bradley Wiggins reveals his addiction to 's***loads of cocaine' - and how disgraced Lance Armstrong is helping him after filing for bankruptcy
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Cristiano Ronaldo's mother proudly watches on as Portugal legend's son, 14, prepares to make his international debut and follow in father's footsteps
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Prince William charms Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson as she receives her MBE at Windsor Castle, while F1 legend Martin Brundle gets OBE
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Slot hits Ibiza! Liverpool boss celebrates Premier League title as he's serenaded in private DJ booth - and is kissed by Wayne Lineker
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Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has emergency surgery in hospital having played on with injury after colliding with the post
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Harry Maguire watches on as his first club Sheffield United reach Championship play-off final with a RECORD aggregate win over Bristol City
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Rio Ferdinand breaks silence on health scare that left him hospitalised and feeling like his 'eyes were going to pop out' as he missed punditry duty
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Former Chelsea star, 35, undergoes heart surgery after being rushed to hospital just hours after his winning goal sent his club into the play-offs
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Inside Leeds' Vegas promotion party: Former Man United star leads the celebrations with bikini-clad hosts - and giant cut-outs of players' faces!
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New footage shows Liverpool star gesturing to fans in the Kop after booing departing Trent Alexander-Arnold following Arsenal draw
Fans unhappy
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Rebekah Vardy spotted drinking with Leicester City fans as she cheers on footballer husband Jamie
After agreeing to pay Coleen Rooney £1.1m
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Bonnie Blue defies Premier League stadium ban after being kicked out for offering to 'pleasure' fans at a game
Had been barred
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Jamie Carragher explains why he thinks Trent Alexander-Arnold should NOT be given a special send-off by Liverpool - despite condemning booing
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Revealed: What Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said to Nuno Espirito Santo after marching on to the pitch after draw vs Leicester
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Furious Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was 'killing himself' watching the Gunners' dismal first-half display against champions Liverpool
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Emma Raducanu reveals bizarre reason why she keeps being BANNED from Italian Open grounds
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Liverpool fans brutally mock Arsenal amid trophy drought with 'bridesmaid' Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard bearing the brunt at Anfield
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Real Madrid 'suffer major Jude Bellingham blow' ahead of Club World Cup campaign
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Cristiano Ronaldo's 'future at Al-Nassr is in DOUBT' with 'contract negotiations on hold' - after difficult campaign for Saudi Pro League side
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Footballer boyfriend of Coronation Street star wakes up unemployed after club makes major decision
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Fans fume over 'absolutely shocking' offside call in EFL play-offs - as manager labels it 'WORST decision' he's ever seen
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Man City legend's son wears Chelsea kit as he shows off impressive skills while playing barefoot in the garden
Silky skills
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Revealed: Two Premier League clubs are 'weighing up a move for Mason Greenwood' with ex-Man United star 'pining for a return to England'
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Hilarious moment Lamine Yamal gives FAKE name to woman who asked Barcelona star to take photo - before realising it was the teenage sensation
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British MMA star reveals 'life or death' health situation which made her 'body shut down' - as she prepares to make long-awaited return to the cage
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Inside the stunning £10m London mansion that Frank Lampard shares with wife Christine - as Chelsea legend eyes return to the Premier League
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Tommy Fury dedicates win to 'sweetheart' Molly-Mae on return to ring after almost two years as he calls out 'scared' Jake Paul
Rekindled rivalry
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Kevin De Bruyne's wife 'spotted house-hunting in major city' as new club take the lead in chase to sign Man City's out-of-contract superstar
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Inside Ange Postecoglou's emotional dressing room speech to his Tottenham stars as they celebrate reaching Europa League final
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Antony reduced to tears and declares he is 'living the dream' after Man United flop helps take Real Betis to Conference League final with Chelsea
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Roy Keane's three-word joke about Eni Aluko leaves Ian Wright and his fellow pundits in stitches, as colleagues take Arsenal legend's side
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Newcastle set to CHANGE club crest after 37 years - as Magpies launch fan consultation
The move will surely divide fans
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Angry Ange Postecoglou loses his cool with reporter for Manchester United comparison after Tottenham win over Bodo/Glimt
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Manchester United fan Luke Littler hits back at Leeds boo boys during Premier League Darts after receiving another hostile reception in the city
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Antony nets superb free-kick before setting up winner to keep up red hot Real Betis form against Fiorentina - and show Man United what they are missing
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Mikel Arteta gives BIZARRE reason for failure to win Premier League and lack of trophies at Arsenal, ahead of crucial Paris Saint-Germain clash
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Revealed: German wonderkid Florian Wirtz has decided his next club - and it's not Real Madrid or Man City who will look to replace Kevin de Bruyne
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Declan Rice feels Arsenal are on the brink of a gold rush ahead of PSG clash but the final step - winning a trophy - is often the hardest, writes OLIVER HOLT
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Celebrations in the smoke! 150,000 Leeds fans turn out for their Premier League promotion parade
Jubilant scenes after incredible season
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John Terry posts VERY intimate photo of how wife Toni is 'looking after me' after she cheered him on with a kiss at London Marathon
