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Why £488,000‑a‑day Cristiano Ronaldo is on strike: Inside the Saudi power struggle that has football's first billionaire and Karim Benzema refusing to play over lack of spending

02/02/26 03:18
Most of us gripe about work when the coffee machine is broken, the boss is breathing down our neck, or the printer jams for the fifth time in a week. Now imagine being paid nearly half a million pounds every day and still walking out in protest. That is exactly what the world's richest footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, is doing ahead of Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash with local rivals Al-Riyadh on Monday. Despite banking more in a single week than most people will earn in a lifetime - approximately £3.4million - the Portuguese icon has proved that even unimaginable wealth does not guarantee happiness in the workplace. So, what's going on in the Saudi capital? According to reports first published in Portugal on Sunday, Ronaldo is on strike over Al-Nassr's lack of ambition in the transfer market, having grown frustrated at what he sees as a failure to strengthen the squad while domestic rivals continue to spend heavily. ...read

The shocking moment goalkeeper is hit with a FIREWORK in explosion that also saw a fan lose three fingers in game Jamie Vardy was playing in
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Lucas Paqueta misses a SITTER on debut as his new club Flamengo lose Brazilian Super Cup final days after his £36m bad-blood exit from West Ham
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Marcus Rashford 'moves on from Man United': Barcelona want to exercise their £26m purchase option - leaving Michael Carrick powerless even if he wants him back
02/02/26 09:37Marcus Rashford has reportedly moved on from Manchester United, with Barcelona planning to exercise their £26million buy option at the end of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'goes on strike, refusing to play' for his Saudi club in row over his team's lack of spending… even though they pay him £488,000 PER DAY!
02/02/26 08:48The Saudi Pro League giants are due to play local rivals Al-Riyadh on Monday but may now be without their captain, who has scored 18 goals in 22 games across all competitions this season.
Poppy protest footballer James McClean gives rival fans the middle finger at final Wrexham match ahead of move to hometown club Derry City
21/01/26 05:19James McClean bid farewell to English football in a typically controversial fashion by sticking his middle finger up at rival fans during Wrexham's 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Tuesday.
'Red card, all day': Man United star lucky to escape sending off for knee-high tackle, insists ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean - as Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge rubbish VAR's 'glancing blow' explanation
17/01/26 02:17Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean has insisted that Diogo Dalot's knee-high tackle on Jeremy Doku was '100 per cent a red card', after the Portuguese escaped with just a booking.
Roy Keane rips into Man United's 'circus-act' decision-making as he raises fresh concerns over Michael Carrick's appointment - and reveals why he wouldn't return to help the club
17/01/26 12:58Roy Keane delivered another passionate rant about Man United ahead of the Manchester derby on Saturday, insisting his former club's decision-making of late has been 'a bit of a circus act'.
Crystal Palace fail to acknowledge Oliver Glasner's decision to reveal he is leaving in the summer on official website and social media accounts
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Ivan Toney sparks brawl as he goads goalkeeper with mocking celebration in Saudi Arabia - after coolly winning game with 104TH-MINUTE penalty
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La brutal burla de Gerard Piqué por WhatsApp a su antiguo rival en El Clásico, Álvaro Arbeloa, se filtra tras la 'vergonzosa' eliminación del Real Madrid en la Copa del Rey con su nuevo entrenador
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El Chelsea pone fin a la cesión de una estrella seis meses antes de lo previsto y ya ha llegado a un acuerdo para que se incorpore al Leeds United
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe viaja a Manchester para reunirse con la familia Glazer y con el nuevo entrenador interino del Manchester United, Michael Carrick, y cambia el lugar de la reunión tras quince días turbulentos
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Chelsea to TERMINATE star's loan transfer six months early - with deal already agreed for him to join Leeds United
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe flies into Manchester for talks with Glazer family and Man United's new interim boss Michael Carrick - as meeting location is changed after turbulent fortnight
15/01/26 11:58Sir Jim Ratcliffe is due to hold his first face-to-face meeting with Manchester United co-owners Joel and Avram Glazer since the sacking of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Gerard Pique's brutal WhatsApp jibe at old El Clasico rival Alvaro Arbeloa is LEAKED after Real Madrid's 'shameful' Copa del Rey exit under new manager
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El PSG se fija en una estrella del Chelsea de 107 millones de libras, inquieto por la salida de Enzo Maresca
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PSG 'target £107m Chelsea star unsettled by Enzo Maresca's exit'
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Named: The five Chelsea stars who make combined XI with Arsenal - as stats boffins include Blues winger with only five goals to his name this season
14/01/26 04:58Chelsea's Liam Rosenior could hardly face a tougher first test at Stamford Bridge than Arsenal on Wednesday night, but he will be confident his side have more than enough talent to spring an upset.
Manager of footballer banned for 'violating rival's private parts', leaving him unable to speak, says he wishes case went to police because 'it was nonsense - they would've let him off'
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England's towering 6ft 9in rugby star with a VERY famous aunt: Gloucester lock, 19, continues family's sporting legacy with U20 Six Nations call-up - but can YOU guess who his TV star relative is?
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Eggheads viewers were stunned when baffled quiz experts could not answer this basic sports question - but do you know the answer?
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Revealed: What incoming interim boss Michael Carrick has already said about Man United's players - and why it poses a head-to-head problem for Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes
13/01/26 08:30Michael Carrick is likely to be appointed in the role until the end of the season within the next 24 hours, Daily Mail Sport understands, after Ruben Amorim was sacked by the club last week.
Man United 'close doors' on outgoing transfer after Ruben Amorim exit - leaving Roma scrambling around for new January striker target
10/01/26 11:21Ruben Amorim was axed by Red Devils owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos on Monday after he explosively criticised the club's hierarchy in the wake of Man United's 1-1 draw with Leeds.
Aston Villa fans mock Thomas Frank by claiming he supports Arsenal in hilarious chant days after he drank from Tottenham's rival's coffee cup
10/01/26 06:58Aston Villa fans have joked that Thomas Frank supports Arsenal in a hilarious new chant after the Tottenham manager was spotted drinking from a coffee cup with the Gunners logo on it.
Fans tear into TNT Sports' FA Cup goals show and label it 'absolute garbage' after broadcaster faced huge criticism over Ashes coverage
10/01/26 06:12Football fans have criticised TNT Sports over their coverage of the FA Cup, taking to social media to brand the broadcaster's Goals Show programme 'absolute garbage'.
Not a bad first day at the office! Antoine Semenyo scores on his Man City debut as the hosts hit TEN past League One minnows Exeter City - one day after making £62.5m move
10/01/26 04:19Antoine Semenyo opened his goal-scoring account at Manchester City just over 24 hours after making his move to the Premier League giants from Bournemouth.
Marc Guehi fronts up to furious Crystal Palace fans after huge FA Cup humiliation against Macclesfield - as saga over captain's future at the club rumbles on
10/01/26 03:54Marc Guehi was seen having intense discussions with Crystal Palace supporters after his side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Macclesfield in one of the competition's greatest ever upsets.
Furious Sean Dyche rips into his Nottingham Forest players for 'unacceptable' first-half performance in Wrexham giant-killing - and claims he would have 'taken them ALL off'
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rubbishes talk of retirement and teases potential post-playing career as he poses for Vogue photoshoot
09/01/26 06:03Virgil van Dijk has reassured Liverpool and Netherlands fans he has no plans to retire anytime soon after being questioned on his future in an interview with Vogue magazine on Friday.
Former Chelsea youth star, 33, reveals he only has 'a few days left' as he shares he is losing battle with illness in heartbreaking message
09/01/26 04:00Belgian international and former Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku posted a heartfelt message of support in the comments, urging the ex-midfielder to show 'courage' during the difficult time.
José Mourinho ordena al equipo del Benfica que DUERMA en su campo de entrenamiento después de que la derrota en semifinales de Copa provocara una protesta de los aficionados ante el estadio
09/01/26 09:31José Mourinho ha ordenado a sus jugadores del Benfica que duerman en el campo de entrenamiento del club, tras ser derrotados en las semifinales de la Copa de la Liga portuguesa.
Roy Keane reveals he wants Eddie Howe to become Man United manager after Ruben Amorim's sacking - and explains why he would be 'happy' to see the Newcastle boss at Old Trafford
09/01/26 12:01Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Carrick are among the names being considered by United, who sit seventh in the table following three draws on the bounce.
Former Liverpool and Tottenham star returns to football following the tragic death of his wife
08/01/26 06:29The German, who played for Liverpool in 2000-01 before representing Tottenham between 2001 and 2004, has joined as an assistant coach for Borussia Dortmund.
Jose Mourinho orders Benfica side to SLEEP at their training ground after cup semi-final defeat leads to fan protest outside stadium
08/01/26 04:10Jose Mourinho has ordered his Benfica players to sleep at the club's training ground after they were beaten by Braga in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals.
Embarrassing moment Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is seen holding an ARSENAL cup before Premier League clash with Bournemouth
07/01/26 09:31Thomas Frank was embarrassingly photographed carrying a coffee cup with Arsenal's badge on it just moments before Tottenham's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Revealed: All 1,248 players at 2026 World Cup will be SCANNED to create AI-enabled 3D avatars to improve offside calls
07/01/26 07:17FIFA is planning to take semi-automated offside technology to the next level by scanning every player at the 2026 World Cup to create AI-enabled 3D avatars.
Martin Chivers dead at 80: Tottenham pay tribute as legendary former player passes away
07/01/26 05:08Tottenham legend Martin Chivers has died aged 80, the north London club confirmed in an emotional statement on Wednesday.
Liam Rosenior nombra tres modelos a seguir como entrenador en su primera entrevista como técnico del Chelsea y envía un mensaje de una sola palabra a los aficionados Blues tras sustituir al destituido Enzo Maresca
07/01/26 04:21Rosenior, de 41 años, fue nombrado entrenador en jefe del Chelsea menos de una semana después de la sorprendente salida de Enzo Maresca el día de Año Nuevo, que se produjo tras un explosivo enfrentamiento con la jerarquía del club.
Liam Rosenior names three coaching role models in his first interview as Chelsea boss - and sends one-word message to Blues fans after replacing sacked Enzo Maresca
07/01/26 03:50Rosenior, 41, was appointed head coach at Chelsea less than a week after Enzo Maresca's shock exit on New Year's Day, which came after an explosive fallout with the club's hierarchy.
El presidente de la Roma da novedades sobre el fichaje de la estrella del Manchester United por 37,5 millones de libras tras el despido de Rubén Amorim
07/01/26 09:27Amorim fue destituido el lunes por los propietarios de los Red Devils, Sir Jim Ratcliffe e Ineos, después de que criticara de forma explosiva a la jerarquía del club.
Roma chief gives update on pursuit of £37.5m Man United star after sacking of Ruben Amorim
06/01/26 10:31Amorim was axed by Red Devils owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos on Monday after he explosively criticised the club's hierarchy in the wake of Man United's 1-1 draw with Leeds.
Man United star Amad Diallo continues sensational AFCON form as he scores superb goal to inspire Ivory Coast to victory and crunch quarter-final clash with Mo Salah's Egypt
06/01/26 09:34Manchester United winger Amad Diallo continued his fine goal-scoring form at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night, netting the opener for Ivory Coast during their 3-0 win over Burkina Faso.
Chelsea fans turn on the club as they replace Enzo Maresca with Liam Rosenior: New survey shows damning verdict - with less than 5% confident in ownership's decision-making
06/01/26 05:30Chelsea's hierarchy have been urged to provide a clearer and more detailed explanation of the club's recent decision-making, after Maresca was sacked on New Year's Day.
Jamie Carragher tears into Ruben Amorim: Man United boss is labelled 'barely competent' Premier League manager as pundit tells him he's in 'no position' to criticise hierarchy after explosive rant
04/01/26 10:31Jamie Carragher has ripped Ruben Amorim apart in an astonishing dressing down of the Manchester United manager after his explosive outburst against the club's hierarchy.
Revelado: La razón poco conocida por la que el gol del empate de Florian Wirtz ante el Fulham se permitió, a pesar de que la estrella del Liverpool admitió: 'Estaba seguro de que era fuera de juego'
04/01/26 07:39Incluso Florian Wirtz ha admitido su sorpresa por la concesión del gol del empate contra el Fulham el domingo, pero el gol se permitió debido a una razón poco conocida del VAR.
Revealed: The little-known reason why Florian Wirtz's equaliser at Fulham WAS allowed to stand - despite Liverpool star admitting: 'I was sure it was offside'
04/01/26 07:14Even Florian Wirtz has admitted his shock at being awarded his equaliser against Fulham on Sunday, but the goal was allowed to stand because of a little-known reason.
From a potshot at Gary Neville to an exit hint: Read Ruben Amorim's explosive post-match outburst in full after Man United boss hit out at hierarchy over transfer policy
04/01/26 04:19Ruben Amorim has cast doubt over his Manchester United future in an explosive outburst in the wake of his team's 1-1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday.
Fulham's Premier League clash with Liverpool is delayed by 15 minutes due to medical emergency at Craven Cottage
04/01/26 03:13The two teams were due to kick off at 3pm on Sunday along with three other Premier League games, but a medical emergency at the ground saw the match start at 3.15pm instead.
Chelsea fans catch a glimpse of what they could expect from their next manager as Liam Rosenior's awkward team talk emerges... but some aren't impressed: 'I just can't stop laughing'
01/01/26 07:44Footage of Chelsea's potential new manager Liam Rosenior delivering a team talk has resurfaced online after Enzo Maresca's shock exit from Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
Sunderland vs Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Pep Guardiola's side lose ground on Arsenal - plus updates from Brentford vs Tottenham
01/01/26 07:00Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Sunderland hosted Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League plus Brentford vs Tottenham.
Championship star breaks down in tears and is given oxygen after suffering painful injury - leading to 17 minutes of stoppage time
01/01/26 05:35The Potters forward, who scored the only goal of the game against Hull in the 39th minute, was forced off following a lengthy delay after suffering the injury just moments into the second half.
Sir Chris Hoy will return to present World Darts Championship trophy as he prepares for public appearance just weeks after suffering horror bike crash
01/01/26 04:34Sir Chris Hoy will once again present the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night, despite breaking his leg in a major cycling crash last month.
Anthony Joshua cried out 'I feel pain all over' after crash that killed his two friends: Champion boxer to spend New Year's Eve in luxury Nigerian hospital
31/12/25 01:08The two-time heavyweight world champion was a passenger in a black Lexus when it ploughed into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Nigeria.
Michael van Gerwen crashes OUT of World Darts Championship as he blames himself - and reveals he will return home immediately after leaving Ally Pally hotel with mystery brunette
30/12/25 11:58Michael van Gerwen has revealed he will return home immediately after crashing out of the World Darts Championship with a 4-1 defeat against old rival Gary Anderson.
Antoine Semenyo appears to wave goodbye to Bournemouth fans after Chelsea draw as Man City close in on £65m star
30/12/25 09:35The Ghanaian international has been one of the Premier League's most impressive players this season, scoring nine and assisting three goals from his 16 league appearances so far.
Moises Caicedo to MISS Chelsea's trip to Man City after being booked just four minutes into Bournemouth clash
30/12/25 07:42Moises Caicedo will miss Chelsea's crucial clash against Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Female cricket pundit opens up on her period comments on BBC Test Match Special: 'It should be normalised'
30/12/25 07:11Former female cricketer and pundit Alex Hartley has urged that women 'shouldn't be scared to talk about their periods' after being criticised for discussing the topic on BBC radio.
Anthony Joshua to spend New Year's Eve in luxury Nigerian hospital recovering from crash that killed his two friends - as police say tyre blowout caused high-speed wreck
30/12/25 06:13Traffic police believe the car was travelling over the 50mph speed limit and lost control during 'an overtaking manoeuvre' on what locals have claimed is one of Nigeria's deadliest roads.
The golden age of sports TV: What happened to the popular presenters who dominated a generation, from Sky Sports favourites Georgie Thompson and Jeff Stelling to BBC broadcasting treasures Sue Barker and Chris Hollins
27/12/25 09:09Today, for a growing generation of sports fans, the Saturday-night ritual no longer involves the sofa, a TV remote and a familiar theme tune. But there was once a golden age of sports TV.
Jake Paul issues health update from hospital bed after having jaw BROKEN by Anthony Joshua: Teeth removed and seven days eating through a straw
20/12/25 05:15The American, who drove himself to hospital after admitting he feared his jaw was fractured, survived six rounds with the former heavyweight champion before Joshua's power finally told in Miami.
Former Premier League star wins court battle after 'unnecessary leg surgery ended his top-flight career'
18/12/25 08:35Following a trial which took place in London earlier this year, the High Court ruled on Thursday that the surgery, known as arthroscopy, did contribute to the downfall of the star's health and career.
Darts legend drops major retirement hint after surprise first-round defeat at the Ally Pally - and admits he is 'suffering' after a 'very poor year'
18/12/25 01:59The five-time world champion, who won his first title on debut back in 2007, was thrashed in straight sets by Switzerland's Stefan Bellmont on Wednesday.
Revelado: Bruno Fernandes es el jugador que más minutos ha jugado en los últimos tres años, mientras que la sorprendente exestrella de la Premier League, de 37 años, se encuentra entre los TRES jugadores más duraderos del mundo
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Pep Guardiola critica a dos estrellas del Man City que 'no tuvieron energía' y 'no hicieron el trabajo defensivo' durante la victoria por 2-0 ante el Brentford en la Carabao Cup
18/12/25 08:30Pep Guardiola criticó a dos de sus jugadores del Manchester City y alabó el impacto de su banquillo tras guiar a su equipo a las semifinales de la Carabao Cup el miércoles.
Pep Guardiola calls out two Man City stars who had 'no energy' and 'didn't do the job defensively' during 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Brentford
18/12/25 12:01Pep Guardiola called out two of his Manchester City players for criticism as he praised the impact of his bench after guiding his team to the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Newcastle star looks devastated as he heads straight down the tunnel after being forced off with injury in blow to Eddie Howe
17/12/25 10:11The Newcastle star was carried off on a stretcher against Arsenal in September after suffering a knee injury which Eddie Howe described as 'really distressing'.
Animal rights group get the hump over Paul Pogba's camel racing investment: Charity blast star's move into 'cruel' industry as he's sent sarcastic alternative in strongly-worded letter
17/12/25 08:52The former Manchester United star, who now plays for Monaco after his 18-month doping ban, became a shareholder and ambassador of Saudi Arabian camel racing team Al-Haboob last week.
Revealed: Bruno Fernandes has played the most minutes of ANY player in last three years - while surprise ex-Premier League star, 37, is among top THREE most durable players worldwide
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Frustrated Mohamed Salah trudges into Anfield after being benched AGAIN by Arne Slot against Brighton - as pundits tear into moody Liverpool forward: 'You can't have him around the club'
13/12/25 01:52The Egyptian, who claimed Liverpool had 'thrown him under the bus' after the Reds' 3-3 draw with Leeds last weekend, has returned to the squad for their match against Brighton.
Lionel Messi's trip to India descends into chaos as furious fans storm the pitch and throw bottles after Argentina legend leaves early
13/12/25 08:53Lionel Messi's visit to India turned sour after furious fans stormed the pitch and resorted to vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Liverpool fan charged over 'tragedy chanting' during 3-3 draw at Leeds
12/12/25 04:46The fan, who is from the Sefton area of Merseyside, was charged over the alleged use of threating or abuse words ad behavior, or disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
Pep Guardiola se retira a última hora de su rueda de prensa del Manchester City por 'motivos personales'
12/12/25 10:37Kolo Touré sustituyó al catalán en el choque del domingo entre el Manchester City y el Crystal Palace. Su ausencia no afectará al partido de la Premier League en Selhurst Park.
Pep Guardiola pulls out of his Manchester City press conference at the last minute for 'personal reasons'
12/12/25 09:45Kolo Toure stepped in to replace the Spaniard ahead of Manchester City's clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday. His absence will not impact the Premier League match at Selhurst Park.
Mohamed Salah has played his last game for Liverpool - I don't see him apologising: Alan Shearer says Egyptian King's team-mates are on Arne Slot's side - with his legacy 'tarnished'
12/12/25 09:30Shearer believes Salah, who will soon head to the Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the start of the January transfer window, will refuse to apologise for his explosive public comments.
Not bad for a diet of port, pizza and Red Bull! Jamie Vardy, 38, makes history as the FIRST Englishman to scoop top Italian award
11/12/25 04:02Despite being honoured with the gong, Vardy only scored once in the league during November, netting in Cremonese's 2-1 defeat against Juventus, and lost all three of the matches he played in.
Michael van Gerwen reveals his dad had his nose AMPUTATED in heartbreaking update on his cancer treatment: 'They cut him everywhere so he can't taste anymore'
11/12/25 03:19Darts icon Michael van Gerwen has spoken candidly about his father's difficult battle with cancer, revealing he was forced to have his nose amputated 18 months ago.
Cameroon CHAOS: Two DIFFERENT squads named for AFCON as manager 'refuses to be sacked' and calls Samuel Eto'o 'narcissistic' for axeing striker - and Andre Onana - 'to keep his goal record'
11/12/25 01:53Cameroon have found themselves at war with their own president, former Barcelona and Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o, just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Joey Barton appeals suspended sentence after being spared jail over 'offensive tweets' aimed at Jeremy Vine, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward - as he vows to fight for 'free expression'
11/12/25 01:41Joey Barton has announced that he is appealing his conviction after being spared jail over 'offensive tweets' aimed at Jeremy Vine, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward.
Fernando Alonso reveals he is expecting his first child with girlfriend he met in the F1 paddock - who already shares three kids with Champions League winning ex-husband
11/12/25 12:49Alonso, who began his relationship with the Spaniard in 2023, is now getting ready to become a father after the pulsating F1 season drew to a close in Abu Dhabi last week.
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Move over, Patrick! Brittany Mahomes awarded prestigious honor for her own sporting career
The Chiefs quarterback has been outshone
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Tragedy as champion bodybuilder dead at 38 with devastated wife sharing heartbreaking message
Horrifying details of his death emerge
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NFL star Puka Nacua shoots his shot with Sydney Sweeney after Hollywood star launches lingerie line
It's a very bold move, made in public!
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Hulk Hogan's Florida mansion to go on sale for $11million
Just six months after the WWE icon had a heart attack there before his death
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New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch breaks his silence after DOJ emails revealed 'terrible' Jeffrey Epstein found women for him
Speaks out
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EXCLUSIVEUrban Meyer on close friend Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, hiring a young Mike Vrabel
And what 'nut job' Dave Portnoy is really like
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Sha'Carri Richardson seen pleading with police as bodycam footage emerges of arrest for 'driving over 100mph'
Begged cops for mercy
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Brooks Koepka's wife claps back at troll after sharing bikini photos
After Koepka's shock decision to leave LIV Golf and make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour.
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Trump hints at Super Bowl pick as he brushes off feud with NFL owner at Melania movie premiere
After falling out of January 6 riots at Capitol Hill
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Josh Allen reveals how he is preparing for wife Hailee Steinfeld's due date with QB set to juggle being a new dad with the NFL season
After playoffs blow
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
Faced with task of funding much of her own training
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Charles Barkley blasts NBC over interview controversy with former friend Michael Jordan
Did little to repair his relationship with icon
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
Defying his age with grueling gym workouts
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EXCLUSIVEBill Belichick and Jordon Hudson 'engagement' whisper swirls
Hall-of-Fame snub could lead to wedding bells for Bill
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Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
Odom refocuses on his sobriety
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Boxer Gervonta Davis finally arrested after weeks-long manhunt over strip club domestic violence allegations
Baltimore native's legal issues continue
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
Was this his last game in Cleveland?
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Serena Williams brazenly flaunts body transformation in Super Bowl ad for weight loss drug after sparking fury
But critics are upset about injection drug
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Man who threatened to shoot Kelce and Mahomes at Morgan Wallen concert files motion to dismiss
Social media post back in August 2024
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Outrage as football Hall of Fame rejects another NFL great after wild Belichick snub
Not in for a second straight year
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Haley Kalil confident her bitter lawsuit with ex-NFL star husband will be thrown out as she cites 'free speech'
After revealing size of his manhood to the world
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
Already made a full recovery
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Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
Could the ingenious plan actually work?
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EXCLUSIVEThe wild truth about my influencer sons, their psycho dad and how lawsuits nearly left them bankrupt - by Jake and Logan Paul's MOM
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LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub: 'That's impossible and disrespectful!'
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Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career
The Indiana star has found a new side hustle as she gears up for next season
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Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback star is revealed to have lied about his height throughout his college career
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NFL fans left divided as NBC's Super Bowl announcers and sideline reporters are revealed
Ahead of the showpiece event next month in Santa Clara
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End of Portnoy's NFL ban comes with crucial condition ahead of his beloved Patriots' Super Bowl
Has long been banned from NFL events
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Gauff rages at Australian Open organizers after her shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown was broadcast to the world
Dumped out in 59 mins
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Pep Guardiola gets political: Man City boss criticises Donald Trump over killings by ICE agents and brings...
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Former Man United star Brandon Williams - once sentenced to 14 months after dangerous driving charge -...
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Man United Confidential: Revealed: Big-money deadline day transfer weighed-up, Casemiro's next move, the...
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Police SHUT DOWN major UK-based illegal streaming network used for Premier League football - and make string...
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Sandro Tonali's transfer denial unpacked: The reasons why deadline-day drama should not be ignored but it's...
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Former France star labels Liverpool as 'suckers' who have 'lost their minds' over decision to sign £60m...
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How Harry Brook unlocked a formula for World Cup success after 'awesome' Sri Lanka win - and why two...
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Crystal Palace weigh up knee surgery for Jean-Philippe Mateta as France striker bids to be fit for World Cup...
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Football chiefs to vote on drastic new measures to clamp down on time-wasting by goalkeepers and during...
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How Liverpool beat Chelsea in the race to sign 'big gem' Jeremy Jacquet, why it wasn't about money, why...
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CRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is...
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What Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy...
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The 10 breakout stars set to light up the Six Nations: From the French wonder wings with pace to burn and...
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League One manager emerges as favourite to take over as Blackburn boss - as Championship strugglers bid to...
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- NFL chief Roger Goodell addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show
- New poll reveals how NFL players really feel about Bad Bunny performing in the Super Bowl halftime show
- Everyone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
- Sexually explicit emails sent by former NASCAR star who was married to Jeffrey Epstein's 'key lieutenant' are revealed in latest shocking release
- NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
- Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans
- Lindsey Vonn, 41, reveals she WILL compete in Winter Olympics... despite being airlifted to hospital with a ruptured ACL four days ago
- The unfinished Winter Olympics: Just one day before events begin, photos expose how the Games looks like giant construction site with schools forced to close and ice rinks made too small!
- Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
- 'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
- Police SHUT DOWN major UK-based illegal streaming network used for Premier League football - and make string of arrests - after Sky Sports complained
- Memphis Grizzlies trade away $240 million superstar in bombshell NBA move involving SEVEN other players
- Fury as new pro-ICE billboards create tension in San Francisco hotspot ahead of the Super Bowl
- Nikki Bella, 42, seemingly confirms Cooper DeJean, 22, romance as she gets heckled by WWE fans
- Fan favorite Super Bowl WAG shows off her ripped abs before heading to San Francisco
- Tragedy as three teenage hockey players are killed after collision with truck on their way to practice
- Patrick Mahomes Sr in hot water again as he is ARRESTED for violating probation after his latest DWI charge
- Tom Brady reveals why he WON'T be supporting the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday
- Arsenal vs Chelsea - Carabao Cup semi-final LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as Mikel Arteta's side book final spot
- More Hall of Fame shame as Patriots owner Robert Kraft is snubbed too... a week on from fury at Bill Belichick's omission
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