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Robert Lewandowski is slammed as 'unrecognisable' after Barcelona's shock defeat against Leganes - as Spanish press take aim at faltering LaLiga leaders
16/12/24 09:33
Robert Lewandowski (right) was slammed as 'unrecognisable' following Barcelona's shock LaLiga defeat against minnows Leganes on Sunday that has threatened their title chances. Hansi Flick fumed on the touchlines as his squad stumbled for the second consecutive league clash that sees Atletico Madrid move level on points and rivals Real Madrid now only one point adrift....read
Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after netting for Barcelona
26/11/24 20:38Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski became just the third player to reach 100 goals in the Champions League when he opened the scoring for the Catalan giants against Brest.
Robert Lewandowski recalls just how close he was to joining Man United after conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012
21/11/24 13:22Lewandowski, 36, is regarded as one of the most prolific strikers of his generation. He has netted over 400 career goals at the highest level for teams such as Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Barcelona admit interest in signing Erling Haaland as Robert Lewandowski's replacement - amid 'doubts' over the goal machine extending his deal at Man City
14/11/24 15:34Erling Haaland has been ruthless in front of goal since arriving at Man City, netting 105 times in 114 appearances. However, he has been hesitant to put pen to paper on a new contract at the club.
Robert Lewandowski's wife Anna shares footage of heavy flooding around the £3.3m home she shares with the Barcelona striker
04/11/24 18:17Robert Lewandowski's wife Anna Lewandowska took to Instagram on Monday to share footage of significant flood water in and around the luxury home she shares with the Barcelona striker.
Spanish press slam Jude Bellingham for his role in Real Madrid's humiliating 4-0 loss to Barcelona as one key reason explains why the England star is suffering since Kylian Mbappe's arrival
28/10/24 10:33Jude Bellingham's performance in Real Madrid's humiliating 4-0 El Clasico defeat against Barcelona has been slammed by the Spanish press as the Englishman's struggles continued.
Revealed: Vinicius Jnr's BRUTAL put-down to Barcelona star Gavi during Real Madrid's humiliating 4-0 El Clasico defeat
27/10/24 15:26Tensions flared in the latter stages of the match and there was a heated exchange between Vinicius and Barca's Gavi, with the Barca midfielder seen flashing four fingers.
Barcelona star 'caught smoking' in Real Madrid's dressing room during wild celebrations after thumping El Clasico victory - despite player's previous fine for puffing indoors
27/10/24 14:55Madrid's 42-match unbeaten run in LaLiga came to an end after their crushing defeat at the Bernabeu and their fierce rivals partied away after the final whistle.
Real Madrid open investigation to identify fan who allegedly racially abused Lamine Yamal during El Clasico as Spanish football is hit by latest racism storm
27/10/24 10:25With the game 0-0 at half time, Robert Lewandowski scored two second half goals before Yamal scored the third of the game. Raphinha wrapped up the scoring soon after at the Bernabeu.
Lamine Yamal breaks ANOTHER record as the Barcelona teenager shines in El Clasico - before insisting his side are 'the best team in the world'
27/10/24 06:34Hansi Flick's side dominated their oldest rivals on Saturday as they won latest instalment of the game 4-0, leaving the Bernabeu in shock with Madrid condemned to their first defeat of the year.
Jude Bellingham is singled out by the Spanish press as England star is labelled a 'shadow of his former self' following Real Madrid's humiliating defeat by Barcelona... and they say there is only one man to blame for his decline
26/10/24 21:56Bellingham is still searching for his first goal for Real this campaign, which is a far cry from his debut season at the club, when he scored 23 times in all competitions.
Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: Kylian Mbappe and Co have a night to forget in the Frenchman's first El Clasico - as Robert Lewandowski's brace helps send Hansi Flick's side six points clear
26/10/24 20:53Carlo Ancelotti's side came into the tie on a 42-game unbeaten run in La Liga - one short of Barcelona's record - but were blown away by the visitors who produced a stunning second half display.
F1 ace becomes the latest sport star to join padel following the likes of Andy Murray, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski into the Hexagon Cup
24/10/24 09:35Some of sport's biggest names have begun to enter the competition as team owners, with Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero the latest to do so with the Kru Padel team.
Bayern Munich chief loses his cool with reporter as he responds to criticism with four-word putdown after Champions League loss to Barcelona
24/10/24 09:24Bayern are top of the Bundesliga after seven rounds of fixtures but Wednesday's defeat in Europe left them with just three points from a possible nine in the Champions League .
Barcelona 'fell victim to €1million scam' over Robert Lewandowski transfer - before a bank spared the Catalan giants blushes
17/10/24 14:18Barcelona reportedly fell victim to a scam when completing the signing of Robert Lewandowski after allegedly being duped into paying an individual posing as his agent.
Cole Palmer has been the FOURTH-most productive forward in Europe since joining Chelsea last season with a staggering 50 combined goals and assists... so which three stars is he aiming to catch?
30/09/24 10:35Blues boss Enzo Maresca hailed Palmer as the 'best player of the Premier League,' and after netting four goals against Brighton, the world is his oyster.
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero join padel! Esports team backed by Argentine legends follow Andy Murray, Robert Lewandowski and Rafael Nadal into Hexagon Cup
26/09/24 21:52After the success of its first edition, the Hexagon Cup - a revolutionary padel tournament will return with a star-studded addition next year in Madrid.
Revealed: The TWO Barcelona team-mates whose behaviour 'disappointed Ilkay Gundogan during his stint at the Catalan club' - after midfielder's shock return to Man City
10/09/24 10:47The former Manchester City captain spent just one season in Catalonia after leaving the Etihad on the heels of winning the club's historic Treble at the end of the 2022-23 season.
'He's not very intense in defence': Barcelona star Lamine Yamal aims jibe at Spain team-mate Nico Williams after scoring against Athletic Bilbao
25/08/24 11:54Lamine Yamal poked fun at his Spain team-mate Nico Williams' defensive capabilities after scoring for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.
Kylian Mbappe appears to call Robert Lewandowski a 'son of a b***h' after colliding with future El Clasico rival at Euro 2024... leaving the France captain in agony amid broken nose
25/06/24 20:02Mbappe (left) made his first start for France at the tournament since breaking his nose in his side's first game against Austria, donning a protective mask to protect him from the injury.
France 1-1 Poland: Robert Lewandowski's re-taken penalty keeps Les Bleus from the top spot in Group D... but a masked Kylian Mbappe breaks his Euros duck as he returns to the starting XI
25/06/24 17:58IAN HERBERT AT BVB STADION DORTMUND: France looked like a one-man operation at times, with the same struggle for the fluidity which had kept Antoine Griezmann on the bench.
Kylian Mbappe is set to join exclusive list of masked players at Euro 2024 but is it a good thing? How players have fared when donning the infamous 'Zorro' mask
22/06/24 07:58The French superstar (right) looks set to wear a protective mask for the remainder of Euro 2024. Mail Sport takes a look at how players have fared when wearing the eye-catching masks
Robert Lewandowski suffers injury scare ahead of Euro 2024, as thigh issue forces Poland's captain off early in their last friendly ahead of the tournament
11/06/24 08:29Robert Lewandowski left the field in the 33rd minute of Poland's last friendly ahead of Euro 2024, raising concerns about the captain's role in the tournament.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
04/06/24 21:03Poland's road to Euro 2024 was a bumpy one. After gaining a berth in the tournament by the skin of their teeth, Robert Lewandowski's can be a dark horse this summer if they can put a torrid year behind them.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich 'rejects latest contract proposal from Barcelona' after they fail to meet his salary expectations... despite Hansi Flick being 'keen on a reunion' with £325k-a-week-midfielder
28/05/24 12:09The Catalan giants have long been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Kimmich, however a move for him last summer broke down due to their financial constraints.
Robert Lewandowski set for showdown talks with Barcelona with striker set for a wage rise despite speculation over his future
12/05/24 10:02Spanish outlet Sport report that Barca's sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta are so to meet the striker's representative Pini Zahavi, who is has plans to visit the club next week.
Jude Bellingham continues his perfect season, Barcelona are willing to let Robert Lewandowski go for free, and Girona boss Michel makes a HUGE Champions League claim... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
07/05/24 20:08PETE JENSON: Real Madrid won the league but on the same day Girona reached the Champions League and it felt like an even bigger achievement.
Barcelona 'line up shock summer swoop for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez - with the Catalan giants looking to sell Robert Lewandowski this summer to comply with LaLiga's salary cap'
04/05/24 23:15The report also claims the player has expressed an interest in one day wearing the iconic blue and red shirt, but that he is happy with his current situation on Merseyside.
Hala Madrid! Real Madrid are crowned LaLiga CHAMPIONS after Barcelona's 4-2 defeat at Girona hands their bitter rivals a record-extending 36th league title with four matches remaining
04/05/24 18:32Real's victory against Cadiz on Saturday meant Barcelona had to defeat their Catalan rivals to have any chance of knocking them off top spot.
Robert Lewandowski is 'at risk of being sold' by Barcelona as they plan 'summer clearout' - and only THREE stars are untouchable in Xavi's squad
01/05/24 11:12Barcelona are set to refresh their squad in the summer after an underwhelming season in which they are poised to finish a distant second to Real Madrid.
Robert Lewandowski names Real Madrid star as one of the two best players in the world... as the Barcelona forward addresses Ballon d'Or rumours
30/04/24 10:16Lewandowski was viewed as the clear favourite in 2020 after a stunning goalscoring season for Bayern Munich, only for organisers to cancel the award due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert Lewandowski's future remains uncertain despite his first Barcelona hat-trick, another Real Madrid wonderkid shines and a Crystal Palace flop makes case for winning the top scorer award... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
30/04/24 09:30Mail Sport's Spanish football reporter PETE JENSON casts his eye over the weekend's action and offers 10 things he learned.
Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn
30/04/24 08:00The Barca boss had said he would step down at the end of the season, describing the top job at his beloved club as 'cruel' and 'unpleasant' following a 5-3 capitulation to Villarreal.
Barcelona 4-2 Valencia: Robert Lewandowski scores second-half hat-trick to turn it around for Xavi's hosts after goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was sent off with visitors 2-1 up
29/04/24 21:10PETE JENSON: Barcelona won an error-strewn chaotic six-goal affair against Valencia courtesy of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick, and it moves them back to second in La Liga.
EURO FILES: Harry Kane's first season at Bayern Munich can still end in glory if he can win battle with Real Madrid cult hero Antonio Rudiger... while Barcelona are ready to sell Robert Lewandowski this summer
27/04/24 08:12PETE JENSON: Kane joining Bayern Munich just before their run of 11 straight Bundesliga titles came to an end also felt like him having taken a wrong turn.
Phil Foden has flourished under Pep Guardiola's new tactics, delivered on the biggest occasions and SMASHED his best ever goal tally... how the England star went from supporting cast to Man City's main man
26/04/24 19:14Phil Foden is now Manchester City's leading man, firing the Premier League giants to a record fourth successive title and heavy favourite for PFA Player of the Year.
PLAYER RATINGS: Lucas Vazquez shines for Real Madrid as Jude Bellingham nets late Clasico winner again... while one former Premier League star struggles for Barcelona
21/04/24 23:27PETE JENSON: Vazquez replaced Dani Carvajal in the side and did not put a foot wrong as he got on the scoresheet before assisting Bellingham's late winner.
The most incredible diets in sport: Erling Haaland 6,000-calorie regime includes cow heart and liver, Cristiano Ronaldo eats SIX meals a day and one sports star has a 'CAVEMAN' approach to food
20/04/24 12:17Sometimes you know how bizarre a list is by what doesn't make the cut. Legendary Panaman jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. ate half the recommended intake for a toddler but he doesn't make the cut.
Ilkay Gundogan's wife steps out to make a pointed comment about his 'Treble mentality' after Barcelona star's brutal criticism split their dressing room in wake of Champions League exit to PSG
18/04/24 07:41German midfielder Gundogan refused to hold back in a television interview as he criticised a number of his Barcelona team-mates following the 4-1 defeat to PSG.
Barcelona manager Xavi and THREE of his players are handed brutal rating by L'Equipe - and that's without unrated Ronald Araujo - after Kylian Mbappe 'made their stadium his garden'
17/04/24 08:01L'Equipe hailed Kylian Mbappe for making Barcelona 'his garden' as Paris Saint-Germain completed a stunning comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Xavi blames Romanian referee for Barcelona's Champions League implosion as he insists it was 'too much' to send off Ronald Araujo... before PSG scored four to turn tie around
16/04/24 22:16PETE JENSON: The biggest blow to Barça came on the half hour when Ronald Araujo was adjudged to have brought down Bradley Barcola just before he burst into the area.
PLAYER RATINGS: Ronald Araujo's red card triggered Barcelona's collapse, while Ousmane Dembele came back to haunt his former club... but which ex-Premier League star received just 4.5/10?
16/04/24 21:14The French giants dominated the second half, with Vitinha netting from long range before a Kylian Mbappe brace sealed PSG's place in the last four.
Revealed: The two things that 'could persuade Xavi to make a shock U-turn and STAY at Barcelona'... as Spanish giants go 12-games unbeaten after victory over PSG
13/04/24 14:21The 44-year-old revealed in January that he would walk away from the club after two and a half years following a difficult spell - but his players have responded impressively.
PSG 2-3 Barcelona: Gianluigi Donnarumma puts on goalkeeping disasterclass as Catalan side come from behind to win five-goal thriller in Champions League last eight first leg
10/04/24 20:55PSG 2-3 BARCELONA - PETE JENSON: Of all the goalkeepers in all the world how did the richest club in football end up with Gianluigi Donnarumma? He played his part in all three Barcelona goals.
Xavi's baffling Barcelona situation: Bosses AREN'T giving up on manager staying - despite him announcing he is resigning - and 'want to sign Erling Haaland next year to transform team'
02/04/24 07:44Xavi announced in January that he will be leaving this summer after a disappointing first half of the season that saw Barcelona lose ground to Real Madrid in the title race.
THE NOTEBOOK: Wales field NO players from the country's biggest clubs, home fans mock Robert Lewandowski in fervent atmosphere, and Connor Roberts leans on invincible moustache for good luck
26/03/24 23:22TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Footballers are a superstitious bunch, which is why Connor Roberts appears to be modelling himself on cult Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes.
Judgement day for Rob Page's boys: Barcelona veteran forward Robert Lewandowski and Poland stand in the way of Wales reaching the Euro 2024 finals
25/03/24 22:30IAN HERBERT: Lewandowski is 35 now, and though he didn't register for the Poles in their 5-1 evisceration of Estonia in their play-off semi-final last week, he's still very much the threat.
D-Day for Rob Page: Tuesday's Euro 2024 playoff against Poland is an acid test for Wales... defeat would represent failure while a victory would see the manager achieve something none before him could
23/03/24 22:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Page is preparing for a night in Cardiff that could make or break his time as Wales manager. Beat Poland and Page will achieve something no Wales boss has delivered.
Wales 4-1 Finland: David Brooks and Brennan Johnson strike early in each half as hosts move a step closer to qualifying for Euro 2024... with Rob Page's side to face Poland in play-off final in Cardiff
21/03/24 21:45TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Brash Rob Page issued a defiant message to Robert Lewandowski and Poland as Wales moved within 90 minutes of Euro 2024 by sweeping aside Finland.
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski shares his pre-match Spotify playlist: The English language songs the Polish forward listens to when he warms up
18/03/24 12:30Lewandowski has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world, twice winning FIFA's The Best prize, and scoring a grand total of 562 goals in 761 club appearances in his career.
Barcelona continue their brilliant form since Xavi announced he was leaving as they end Atletico Madrid's unbeaten home record in emphatic style with Joao Felix opening scoring in 3-0 win to send Catalans second
17/03/24 21:58PETE JENSON: Barcelona's extraordinary revival since Xavi announced he was leaving at the end of the season continued apace with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Defiant Xavi fires back at 'unfair criticism' as the departing Barcelona boss revels in his side's 3-1 win against Napoli - insisting the LaLiga outfit are 'no joke'
13/03/24 09:13The LaLiga side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night after Fermin Lopez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski all scored.
Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (agg 4-2): Robert Lewandowski's late strike erupts the home crowd as Xavi's side book their place in Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in FOUR years
12/03/24 22:00PETE JENSON: The celebration that greeted the third goal said it all - relief immense relief. Barcelona made it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in four years.
Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca: 16-year-old Lamine Yamal fires hosts to victory to move them to within five points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga
08/03/24 22:36PETE JENSON: Roque was lively and lifted the crowd. But it was the quality of Yamal that won it late on.
Andy Cole names his top three strikers in the world right now - but ignores Man City's Erling Haaland and Bayern's Harry Kane
05/03/24 18:25Andy Cole has named his top three strikers in the world right now, but he has omitted some pretty big names from his selections.
Clarity is needed from referees after Jude Bellingham's disallowed winner, Pedri's injury record could hurt Spain's Euros chances and ex-Aston Villa star deserves a longer deal... THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
05/03/24 12:52PETE JENSON: Jude Bellingham was denied a late winner for Real Madrid when referee Jesus Gil Manzano had his Clive Thomas moment in Saturday's LaLiga clash against Valencia.
Barcelona 4-0 Getafe: Hosts produce best performance of the year to close gap to LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to five points
24/02/24 17:25PETE JESNON AT THE NOU CAMP: Barcelona swept aside Getafe in style to keep up their slim hopes of gatecrashing the title race alive on Saturday afternoon.
Xavi FORGETS to say hello to Micah Richards after Barcelona's Champions League draw with Napoli despite greeting CBS co-pundits... as Jamie Carragher jokes: 'Do you know who he is?'
22/02/24 09:01The Barcelona manager greeted Carragher and Thierry Henry with a chuckle but neglected to say hello to Richards, even though he had spoken first.
Napoli 1-1 Barcelona: Victor Osimhen cancels out Robert Lewandowski's well-taken opener as the struggling Italian champions come from behind to claim a draw... with all to play for ahead of second leg at the Nou Camp
21/02/24 21:59PETE JENSON: Robert Lewandowski is back, but so is Victor Osimhen and that means crisis clubs Barcelona and Napoli will have to settle their last-16 Champions League tie in three weeks time.
Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann could join MLS teams in the summer, claims Taylor Twellman - as he predicts MLS will change roster rules by 2026 World Cup to allow clubs to splash more cash
21/02/24 12:29EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MLS could welcome some massive new stars this summer, Taylor Twellman has claimed, with Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann being named as potential arrivals.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski MISSES 95th-minute penalty before converting re-take to seal all three points in dramatic climax to LaLiga clash as Xavi's side move back up to third
17/02/24 21:15CELTA VIGO 1-2 BARCELONA - PETER JENSON AT BALAIDOS: Barcelona scraped to a late late victory away at Celta Vigo to move back into third place in La Liga thanks to Lewandowski.
Andy Murray's padel team claim Hexagon Cup double victory as Team AD/vantage win both the male and female tournaments... with the British tennis star's men's side defeating Rafael Nadal's team in the final
05/02/24 11:36The finals and semi-finals were broadcast live on ITV with Robert Lewandowski's team, RL9, also being victorious in the Next Gen category.
Hollywood icon Eva Longoria hails the Hexagon Cup's 'desire to strengthen the female figure' in sport... as the megastar backs the groundbreaking event to help padel's popularity surge
03/02/24 15:12Hollywood megastar Eva Longoria has highlighted the Hexagon Cup's elevating the status of women in sport as one of the attractions of the hotly-anticipated event.
Iker Casillas challenges old Madrid derby foe Juanfran to a game of padel on Day One of the inaugural Hexagon Cup... as Hollywood icon Eva Longoria video calls in to catch the action ahead of attending the tournament on Friday
01/02/24 09:41Spanish football legends Iker Casillas and Juanfran Torres locked horns in an entertaining game of padel on the opening day of the Hexagon Cup, which was described by organisers as a 'dream to come to life'.
Rafa Nadal's sister Maribel explains why padel's popularity is booming ahead of this week's inaugural Hexagon Cup... as she backs her team's 'spectacular talent to do well' against franchises owned by Andy Murray and Eva Longoria
31/01/24 10:24EXCLUSIVE: The Rafa Nadal Academy managing director has exclusively opened up to Mail Sport on her excitement surrounding this week's inaugural Hexagon Cup.
Barcelona's crisis lunch: Robert Lewandowski hosts team-mates at his house following Xavi's announcement he will leave this summer... with captains 'issuing rallying cry to save their season'
30/01/24 11:49The Barca striker has reportedly felt personal responsibility and sadness over his resignation and spoke with Xavi privately, even asking him to reconsider.
Real Betis 2-4 Barcelona: Ferran Torres hits a HAT-TRICK to ease pressure on boss Xavi - who thanks his star man with a full-time hug - in one of the Catalans' best displays of the season
21/01/24 21:08PETE JENSON: It wasn't just the win on Sunday evening- this was one of Barcelona's best performances of the season, and with two 16-year-olds on the pitch from the start.
ITV will broadcast the first ever Hexagon Cup event as tournament chiefs hail the groundbreaking deal for the sport of padel - with the six teams backed by the likes of Andy Murray, Robert Lewandowski and Rafael Nadal
16/01/24 16:34The first event - which is expected to showcase the best padel players across the globe - is taking place at the Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4.
Barcelona's Ferran Torres is heard making X-rated threat to Vinicius Jr during Spanish Super Cup final as he vows to 'f*** him up' while sitting on the bench... with the Brazilian scoring hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 romp
16/01/24 14:02Vinicius Jr had already netted a hat-trick in the first half - after Robert Lewandowski had pulled one back for the Catalan giants - and the frustration was clear to see from Torres after being hooked.
Furious Osasuna star David Garcia claims there's a conspiracy 'in favour of Barcelona' as multiple refereeing decisions go against his side in 2-0 Super Cup semi-final defeat: 'The same teams ALWAYS benefit'
12/01/24 00:01The major talking point from the game came in the 58th minute when an apparent foul by Andreas Christensen in the build-up to Lewandowski's goal was not spotted by VAR.
Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna: Goals from Robert Lewandowski and 16-year-old Lamine Yamal set up Super Cup final El Clasico in Saudi Arabia
11/01/24 21:05Barcelona finally won a game by more than a one-goal margin, for the first time since September, and so reached Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final where they will face Real Madrid.
Barbastro 2-3 Barcelona: Xavi's side make hard work of reaching last-16 of the Copa del Rey with Robert Lewandowski scoring penalty against fourth-tier opponents
07/01/24 23:00PETE JENSON: Barcelona reached the Spanish Cup last-16 but they made hard work of it with a 3-2 win over fourth-tier Barbastro.
PSG deny reports they used pressure to try and get Lionel Messi the 2021 Ballon d'Or award months after signing him, with the Argentine star narrowly beating Robert Lewandowski
07/01/24 11:48Paris Saint-Germain have denied allegations they tried to pressure the organiser of the Ballon d'Or into giving Lionel Messi the prestigious honour in 2021.
Barcelona 'try to stop Robert Lewandowski's £5.2m pay-rise' after boss Xavi 'raged at him at half-time' during their most-recent game
25/12/23 16:23Barcelona are reportedly looking to get out of Robert Lewandowski's £5.2m pay-rise going into his third year at the club next season.
Barcelona 3-2 Almeria: Sergi Roberto's double spares Xavi's blushes after basement boys twice peg his team back... as Barca keep in touch with LaLiga top two Girona and Real Madrid
20/12/23 20:03PETE JENSON: Roberto had been the surprise name on Xavi's teamsheet drafted into midfield in the absence of the suspended Frenkie de Jong and the lack of faith in Oriol Romeu
Valencia 1-1 Barcelona: Xavi's side drop points in the title race as they squander lead after Joao Felix opened the scoring and have now failed to win any of their last three matches
16/12/23 22:18PETE JENSON IN VALENCIA: Xavi's team have now failed to win any of their last three games and if leaders Girona win on Monday against Alaves they will be nine points clear of their neighbours.
Xavi 'is under pressure at Barcelona with NONE of their boardroom chiefs backing him' and sporting director Deco publicly placing the blame for problems with a U-turn on players on his old team-mate
14/12/23 08:38The Catalan giants are struggling to sparkle this season during a bid to retain their LaLiga crown - drifting seven points off league leaders Girona, who they were stunned by in a 4-2 home defeat.
Royal Antwerp 3-2 Barcelona: Barca slump to third defeat in seven games as pressure mounts on Xavi despite finishing top of their group... with Belgian side scoring in stoppage time to claim first Champions League win
13/12/23 22:10Barcelona topped Group H but signed off with a dismal performance that - coming three days after a 4-2 defeat to Girona - leaves huge doubts over Xavi's long term future as coach.
Barcelona 2-4 Girona: LaLiga's surprise package beat Catalan rivals to reclaim top spot... leaving Xavi's side SEVEN points adrift in fourth
10/12/23 22:00PETE JENSON: Little Girona's chances of 'doing a Leicester' in LaLiga looked a little more credible on Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium after they put four past Xavi's Barcelona.
Harry Kane wanted Man United move and Erik ten Hag wanted Kane... so how did the England captain end up in Munich rather than Manchester?
09/12/23 22:30CHRIS WHEELER: Records are falling by the week and as he returns to England for a Champions League tie, United fans could be forgiven for wishing he was wearing their shade of red
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Chelsea give fans a commemorative gift after supporters travelled 7,000 MILES to freezing Kazakhstan for Blues' Conference League clash
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Tyson Fury vows to take his title rematch against Oleksandr Usyk more seriously... as the Gypsy King admits he was 'messing around too much' in first fight
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Dutch world champion speed skater Joy Beune, 25, breaks records after posing for Playboy magazine
Cover star 'very surprised' by huge magazine sales
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Roy Keane breaks his silence on offering a fan to meet him in the car park after pitchside confrontation following Man United's 1-1 draw at Ipswich
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals the reason why he believes Mohamed Salah WILL sign a new deal at Anfield at the end of the season
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Ilkay Gundogan offers brutally honest assessment of Man City's struggles - as fans share 'sad' footage of him in Champions League loss by Juve
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Arsenal 'launch internal investigation into a member of staff' - after 'alleged antisemitic social media posts' were shared under his name
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Arsenal's set-piece maestro Nicolas Jover is honoured with mural outside the Emirates - but rival fans mock the painting as 'embarrassing'
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Robert de Pauw leaves Aston Villa Women after just six months in charge 'amid allegations over remarks to players'
Left in a cloud
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Darts star says World Championship 'RUINS Christmas' - and labels the Ally Pally event a 's*** time' to play
Tournament runs over the entire festive period
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Former UFC star Nate Diaz charged with battery after allegedly SLAPPING a nightclub bouncer in late-night altercation
In hot trouble
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Ronnie O'Sullivan is BOOED by angry snooker fans at the Scottish Open after making last-minute withdrawal
Rocket not well received
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Former Everton flop set to release a debut RAP album titled 'The Chosen' - as he joins stars like Alex Iwobi and Rafael Leao by delving into music
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Littler signs DREAM partnership with world-famous brand that will see the 17-year-old darts star boast a new look at the World Darts Championship
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Furious Sporting fans throw PYRO at their own players after their fourth defeat in five games since Ruben Amorim's departure for Manchester United
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Police arrest 10 Man United fans after an organised BRAWL on a wasteland with Dutch supporters ahead of clash against Twente
Manchester derby is next
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Revealed: Why Champions League referee was reduced to tears and had to be consoled by RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose after Villa's win in Germany
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Ronaldo has his own museum and Mayweather kept hold of over 20 world title belts - the 10 best trophy rooms after Rooney's was revealed
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Martinez HOWLER gifts RB Leipzig equaliser in Villa's crucial Champions League clash - as Shearer asks 'what on EARTH was he doing?'
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Revealed: How Sir Alex Ferguson intervened to stop staggering Ineos blunder - MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL
It raises further questions
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Tennis star, 24, becomes the first active men's player in history to come out as gay with social media post about his model boyfriend
Good moment for tennis
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Puma face a marketing DISASTER on their new £220 boots as big-money ambassador Marc Cucurella is forced to delete his photo of them in the bin
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Pep Guardiola makes huge Manchester City career announcement as he hints at new role
Guardiola has enjoyed eight-and-a-half glittering years in charge at the
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Fans spark concern for Tyson Fury after he shares photo of his physique ahead of heavyweight rematch against Oleksandr Usyk
The Gypsy King is
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West Ham star Tomas Soucek gives Michail Antonio health update after dedicating opening goal in win over Wolves to the striker after his horror Ferrari crash
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Tottenham star DEACTIVATES his social media account after abuse from fans for post in aftermath of Chelsea defeat
Spurs were beaten 4-3
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Wolves captain Mario Lemina THROWS West Ham star Jarrod Bowen to the floor in fiery post-match clash after his side suffer defeat on the road
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Glamorous Ukrainian tennis star holds a ROCKET LAUNCHER as she swaps Centre Court for warzone front line during the off-season
Different from day job
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West Ham pay tribute to Michail Antonio by wearing his name and No in warm-up for Wolves clash after his horror Ferrari crash
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Emma Raducanu warned she risks losing ALL of her £9m sponsorship deals with Dior, Porsche, Tiffany and more unless she starts winning again
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Wayne Rooney's incredible underground trophy room is revealed by his son Kai, as he gives a rare look inside the family's £20m Cheshire mansion
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Marc Cucurella BINS the boots that cost Chelsea two goals in 4-3 win over Spurs - and issues two-word message to fans after slipping twice
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Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and darts sensation Luke Littler lead the way as BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed
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Cole Palmer reveals when he decided to attempt a Panenka after Chelsea star slotted two penalties to help beat Tottenham 4-2
Oozing confidence
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Oscar Piastri blasts Max Verstappen with sarcastic radio comment as the F1 World Champion cops 10-second penalty after making contact
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Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo could be offered 'blank cheque' to return to racing as motorsport giant eyes up unemployed Aussie driver
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Carlo Ancelotti provides Jude Bellingham fitness update after the midfielder limped off in 3-0 win over Girona at weekend
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Revealed: 'Dan Ashworth wanted Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag' at Man United - but was 'overruled by club chief' who hired Amorim
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Alejandro Garnacho appears to like social media post making fun of team-mate after Man United's 3-2 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford
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Everton captain Seamus Coleman makes gesture to the teenage Australian supporter who spent £1,500 to watch Merseyside derby
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Simone Biles reveals the workout she has vowed never to do again as gymnast returns to exercise after Olympic success
Star tells all
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Boozed-up snooker fans chant 'there's only one Gregg Wallace' at bald player during rowdy event where crowd can shout out
Different to the usual!
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Wolves manager Gary O'Neil reveals the remarkable number of cups of TEA he drinks every day - which experts say risks 'caffeine intoxication'
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Video emerges of Pep Guardiola being confronted by fan with Man City manager held back during fiery exchange on the streets
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Jose Mourinho hits back at Pep Guardiola after Man City boss said he'd won twice as many Premier League titles... with former Utd boss taunting '150 charges'
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Inside Formula One's VERY awkward dinner: Max Verstappen and George Russell pictured together for the first time since 'bullying' row
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Arsene Wenger bizarrely DANCES live on TV at FIFA Club World Cup draw - as fans are left baffled by former Arsenal manager
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Torrents of water seen leaking into the stands at new Everton stadium AGAIN just months before the Toffees are due to move in
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Former Chelsea star Oscar breaks down in tears as he leaves the Chinese Super League after EIGHT YEARS - with a huge total pay packet
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'Bully' Max Verstappen threatened to 'put my f***ing head in the wall' and purposefully crash into me, George Russell claims in huge F1 feud
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Littler nominated for BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year after incredible maiden campaign following fairytale PDC World Championship run
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Disgraced Olympian Charlotte Dujardin handed a ONE-YEAR ban and £8,000 fine after video of her whipping horse's legs leaked before Olympics
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Southampton defender Jack Stephens is sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella's HAIR - as things go from bad to worse for Russell Martin's side
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Jamie Carragher gives verdict on Darwin Nunez's Liverpool future - as Ian Wright admits he would back an ex-Reds cult hero to score more
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Roy Keane and Ian Wright fume after Newcastle were controversially denied a penalty following Virgil van Dijk's shoulder charge
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Moment Danny DeVito celebrates late Wrexham winner against Barnsley - as Hollywood A-listers watch from virtual stadium in Los Angeles
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Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest PLAYER RATINGS: Which star caused problems all evening? Who delivered a much-improved display?
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Jose Mourinho aggressively grabs his assistant away from goal celebrations as Fenerbahce boss FUMES during wild dugout scenes
Jose Mourinho (left) fumed as he aggressively dragged his Fenerbahce assistant, Zeki Murat Gole, away from frantic goal celebrations during his side's 3-1 win on Monday evening.
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Openly gay Sky Sports reporter claims 'another footballer' who 'wouldn't support LGBTQ+ equality'cheats on his wife every week'
Explosive claims
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Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez 'dedicates goal celebrations to his new Argentine rapper girlfriend' just a month after walking out on his childhood sweetheart
Fernandez found the back of the net against Aston Villa on Sunday, in a continuation of the fine form that has seen him score or register an assist in four consecutive matches for Chelsea.
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Alvaro Morata's ex-wife reveals she is 'not suffering any kind of heartbreak' after split from the former Chelsea and Real Madrid star
'Devastated'
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'Maybe he liked my wife more': Former Real Madrid star makes incredible claim about PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Reveals why he left
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Watch ecstastic boyhood Liverpool fan react as he is drawn against them in the FA Cup third round
Star delighted with tie against giants
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Ashley Young set to face his SON, 18, in FA Cup third round - as 39-year-old Everton star is left in shock after Toffees draw Peterborough
Young, 39, has enjoyed a distinguished career that has seen the veteran make 724 appearances for the likes of Watford, Aston Villa, Man United, Inter Milan and Everton .
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Ruben Amorim reveals that Leny Yoro could FINALLY make his Man United debut against Arsenal after four months out injured since his £52m move
CHRIS WHEELER: Yoro fractured a metatarsal in a pre-season friendly against the Gunners in Los Angeles in July, just a week after joining United for £52million from Lille during the transfer window.
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Micah Richards pokes fun at Roy Keane's heated confrontation with a fan - as he shares a picture of Man United legend waiting in a car park
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Lamine Yamal, 17, spotted out shopping with 19-year-old 'new girlfriend', months after Barcelona and Spain superstar split from TikTok influencer
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Max Verstappen accuses George Russell of being 'two-faced' and insists he has lost 'all respect' for the Mercedes star in astonishing rant
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Snooker star becomes unlikely 'sex icon' on social media after video of him at UK Championship gets more than FIVE MILLION TikTok views
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Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 following long battle with dementia - as World No 1 Judd Trump leads tributes
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Stefan Ortega brands Liverpool 'probably not the best part in the UK' in controversial interview after Pep Guardiola responded to Anfield taunts
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Mohamed Salah 'opens the door to join French giants PSG' as the Liverpool star considers future away from Anfield amid contract talks
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Mason Greenwood scores last-minute penalty winner against Monaco in the Mediterranean derby as Marseille move second in Ligue 1
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Judd Trump confirms status as world's best snooker player with hard-fought victory over Barry Hawkins in UK Championship final
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Marcus Rashford 'is dating Joey Essex's ex and Love Island star Grace Rosa Jackson' - two years on from split with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi
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Cristiano Ronaldo's son models new Sporting Lisbon kit honouring 'legacy' of ex-Man United and Real Madrid icon... as fans hail 'beautiful' shirt
Sporting Lisbon paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo with the release of their new third kit and chose his son to model the No 7 inspired shirt.
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Sky Sports PUNDITS are forced to provide commentary for Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash from Anfield - after Stamford Bridge audio cuts out
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Wolves star Jose Sa involved in furious altercation with fan at half-time in Bournemouth clash before supporter is dragged away
The frustration among the home supporters was palpable as Wolves left the pitch from half-time, and shortly after threatened to boil over with an incident behind the goal.
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Graham Potter opens up on mental health struggles and feeling of 'imposter syndrome' as he says there is a stigma around male managers
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Pep Guardiola sports scar from Feyenoord capitulation as Man City boss sings during appearance at Barcelona's 125th anniversary gala
Barcelona stars of the past and present came together on Friday night to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the club but it was the appearance of Pep Guardiola that had everyone talking.
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Chelsea star DELETES club from his social media account after struggling for game time during loan spell away from Stamford Bridge
The 20-year-old joined the Blues in the summer of 2023 from Rennes for a fee rising to £23.1million, with the midfielder a highly-rated France youth international.
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New Man United boss Ruben Amorim is staying at a five-star hotel... but where did his predecessors live while managing at Old Trafford?
As comfy as the king-sized beds and as tasty as the dry-aged sirloins might be at the Lowry Hotel, if Amorim proves to be a hit at Old Trafford he will have to check out of his room one day.
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Fans left baffled at Marcus Rashford's behaviour as the Man United star appeared to disrespect staff member while coming on against Bodo/Glimt
The forward, who is keen to get back to the form that saw him score 30 goals during the 2022-23 campaign, started on the bench for Man United Europa League tie on Thursday night.
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New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips produces stunning catch to dismiss England's Ollie Pope on Day Two of the first Test
Dropped catches were the story of Day Two for New Zealand but one of the ones they did take was truly special with Glenn Phillips producing a jaw-dropping grab.
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Chelsea legend claims he has 'warned' his daughter Jade over her influencer job - and reveals why he 'does not appreciate' it
'Could affect family name'
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Tyson Fury shows off incredible new figure ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch as fans insist he 'needs to come in heavy' for title showdown
Boxing fans have been left stunned after seeing Tyson Fury's transformation ahead of his upcoming heavyweight title rematch against Oleksandr Usyk that takes place in December.
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Ronaldinho rolls back the years with sensational free kick for Barcelona legends team in clash with Real Madrid greats
Star-studded game
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Manchester United fans welcome Ruben Amorim for first game at Old Trafford with huge banner in Portuguese - for Europa League clash
Supporters in the Stretford end unfurled a banner in red, white, and black which read 'Welcome home Ruben' on Thursday night.
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Cameras catch Mohamed Salah's wife Magi's reaction as Egyptian star misses penalty in Liverpool's Champions League win over Real Madrid
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Trent Alexander-Arnold who? Anfield erupts and fans rave as Conor Bradley's thumping tackle on Kylian Mbappe goes viral
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Rafael Nadal watches Liverpool take on his beloved Real Madrid in the Champions League - after hugging Pep Guardiola on Man City visit
The tennis legend, who hung up his racquet at the Davis Cup in Malaga last week, is an ardent Madrid supporter and was pictured taking his place in a seat at the match.
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Rio Ferdinand claims Liverpool are 'the best team in Europe' after victory over Real Madrid - as he insists Arne Slot's side were like 'rottweilers'
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Reds toppled the mighty Real Madrid last night after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo made it five wins from five in Europe,
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is poised to be the next Leicester manager following Steve Cooper's sacking - after impressing as Man United interim boss
The Dutchman twice led Manchester United to victory over the Foxes this season, when he was placed in caretaker charge following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
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Lamine Yamal, 17, makes history by winning the Golden Boy award for 2024 after a breakout year winning the Euros with Spain
Barca star lands prize
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David Coote breaks silence after allegations surfaced that he discussed booking a player with a fan before a match in 2019 - as he releases statement
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Amsterdam bans Lazio fans from Europa League match with Ajax over 'antisemitism and racism' concerns - after violence marred Maccabi Tel Aviv visit
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Pep Guardiola speaks for the first time after appearing with cuts and marks on his face and joking about 'self-harm' after City's Champions League collapse
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Gabby Logan is forced to apologise to Amazon Prime viewers as pundit swears during the broadcaster's live Champions League coverage
The broadcaster picked up the rights to the coverage of Manchester City's Champions League game against Feyenoord on Tuesday, which finished 3-3 as City collapsed late on in the tie.
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Former Liverpool star's father urges him to leave his new club in astonishing Instagram post
Frustrated and public response
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Luke Littler cannot receive £60,000 nine-darter bonus from Paddy Power at World Championships as he is too young
Under age of 18
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Liverpool and Real Madrid combined XI: Reds dominate central defence, Mohamed Salah and Jude Bellingham are shoo-ins
The Anfield fixture is the kind of clash-of-the-titans encounter Champions League bosses would have dreamed of when they made the new league format and is a repeat of the 2018 and 2022 finals.
