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Raphael Varane reveals crucial role Cesc Fabregas played in convincing him to join Serie A newboys Como - as former Manchester United defender admits he never planned to play in Italy

11/08/24 11:14
Raphael Varane has hailed the importance of Cesc Fabregas in convincing him to take the leap to join Serie A new boys Como. The World Cup winner joined the Italian side as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired this summer, becoming the Italian club's fourteenth signing of the window as they prepare for life back in the top flight after a 21-year absence. The 31-year-old made 95 appearances for United before announcing his decision to leave in May this year. And while the France defender admits he did not ever envisage playing in Italy, Fabregas' pitch presented an opportunity too good to miss....read

The Open is set to bring boost to local economy at Royal Troon, with data revealing windfalls for communities at recent editions across the UK
19/07/24 02:02The 152nd edition got underway on Thursday, with Shane Lowry leading the field including the biggest stars the game has to offer.
EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Scotland: Steve Clarke's men are aiming to make history in Germany with a last-16 spot... but Scott McTominay and Co need to rediscover killer instinct after going winless in their last seven games
03/06/24 02:45Scotland are in danger of making this major tournament malarky a regular occurrence after breezing to qualification for Euro 2024. Mail Sport takes you through Steve Clarke's side.
Cesc Fabregas steps down as interim Como boss to complete his UEFA Pro Licence - with ex-Crystal Palace assistant Osian Roberts named as caretaker manager of Serie B side until the end of the season
20/12/23 02:24Osian Roberts has been named caretaker manager of Como until the end of the season, with Cesc Fabregas relinquishing the interim role in order to complete his UEFA coaching badges.
Sir Alex Ferguson's private JOKE that allowed the Glazers to seize control, the mistake fans can't forgive them for… and why Sir Jim Ratcliffe isn't the answer: The incredible story of Man United's decline laid bare in new book
17/12/23 01:00It is now 18 years that United fans have had to put up with the Glazers. Nearly two decades of decline and decay of their club. It is anything but amusing to those who fill Old Trafford.
Man United prodigy Tom Thorpe was patronised by Louis van Gaal, ravaged by horror injuries and plagued by mental health issues... now he is making his mark by passing on his experiences to the next generation
16/12/23 10:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Tom Thorpe's senior debut - given to him by Louis van Gaal against West Ham - was meant to be a momentous day. Only he wasn't made to feel that way.
'You always have to make calculations in life... hopefully I make the right one': Maro Itoje admits he has a decision to make on his future with England lock set to lose 'marquee' status at Saracens
18/11/23 06:21EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Having helped lift Saracens from relegation back to the top of the Premiership pile, he now has less than 12 months left on his current deal.
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas lands his first role in senior management as Como's interim boss - with the part-owner stepping up from coaching the U19s to the first team
13/11/23 11:31Cesc Fabregas has landed his first head coach role in football after being installed as interim boss of Como. He will take charge of his first training session on Wednesday morning.
Michael Schumacher's lawyer explains why there's no 'final report' on F1 icon's condition - and even his friends are prevented from giving updates on his state, 10 years on from skiing accident
30/10/23 01:28The seven-time Formula One champion has been entirely out of the public eye since his fall in Meribel, France, in 2023, which initially left him in a coma. Ten years on, his lawyer has opened up.
MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Ten Hag's tributes to Sir Bobby are a far cry from Mourinho's Munich memorial display... while new book claims Glazers considered giving fans who sang loudly free tickets
24/10/23 01:24Jose Mourinho shocked Manchester United's top brass at the Munich memorial in February 2018 when he turned up at Old Trafford in a hoodie and trainers. Erik ten Hag has conducted himself better.
Premier League Q&A: All the latest news from Manchester United, plus updates on Crystal Palace, West Ham and Liverpool
04/10/23 10:29Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler, Sami Mokbel, Kieran Gill, and Lewis Steele answer all the big questions regarding Manchester United , Crystal Palace, West Ham and Liverpool.
Premier League Q&A: All the latest news from Tottenham, plus updates on Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle
27/09/23 10:32Mail Sport's Ian Ladyman, Craig Hope, Adrian Kajumba, and Matt Barlow answer all questions regarding Manchester United, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Tottenham on September 27.
Oscar Gloukh is the Israeli teenager who grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and taking on kids twice his age... now he's the next Red Bull Salzburg prodigy aiming to thrive in the land of Champions League giants
20/09/23 11:10EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Red Bull Salzburg have a habit of introducing some of Europe's biggest stars to the Champions League. Oscar Gloukh could be their next revelation.
Premier League Q&A: All the latest from Manchester United plus news from Arsenal and Chelsea as Mail Sport's experts answer your questions
20/09/23 10:30Mail Sport's Nathan Salt, Sami Mokbel , Tom Collomosse and Adrian Kajumba answer all the big questions regarding Manchester United , the North London Derby, Aston Villa and Chelsea .
EXCLUSIVE: Cesc Fabregas did it all as a player... now the former Arsenal star is using chats with Mikel Arteta and notebook nuggets from Pep Guardiola to fuel his rise to the very top as a manager
30/08/23 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Cesc Fabregas scaled football's summit as a player. He now finds himself at the foot of that mountain once more, preparing to tackle it as a coach.
Who said love means nothing in tennis?! Katie Boulter will team up with boyfriend Alex de Minaur in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon... and Stefanos Tsitsipas is playing with his partner too
06/07/23 12:51The first round draw brought the revelation that couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur will team up together, with the Aussie-pair taking on John Peers and Storm Hunter.
'Chelsea made it clear... I wasn't in their plans': Mason Mount pins the blame on the Blues in first interview since his £60m exit to Man United - and reveals he cut Disney holiday short to complete move
06/07/23 09:33Mount has revealed it was made clear to him several months ago that he did not have a future at Chelsea. The England star completed a move to United on Wednesday
EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Mellis was once the Chelsea wonderkid destined for the big stage... at 32, he's now homeless after tumbling through the Football League as he opens up on his problems with drink that blighted his career
05/06/23 12:01EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: At the peak of his young career, Jacob Mellis was playing in the Champions League and earning £8,000 a week. Today he is homeless.
Luxembourg were once Europe's whipping boys, with England putting nine past them TWICE... but a national academy, new stadium and dedicated president have changed their fortunes - and they're even taking tips from Iceland as they dream the unthinkable
23/03/23 03:41HARRY SLAVIN: The saying goes that there are no easy games in football. Those that subscribe to the well-worn theory clearly never had the privilege of facing Luxembourg.
It's been 20 years since Newcastle's last Champions League odyssey - including 'a sea of black and white' in Milan and a famous night at Feyenoord - came to an end... under Eddie Howe they've never been closer to returning to Europe's top table
19/03/23 01:23HARRY SLAVIN:. A combination of youthful exuberance and wily old heads propelling the team up the table. A boss that made fans fall back in love with their club. Tyneside has seen this before.
The match that turned Sir Bobby into a giant, the bus parade that could have been oh so different and how one order from Ruud Gullit tanked their chances in 1999... Newcastle's old guard share their wisdom with Eddie Howe's side as they end Wembley hiatus
26/02/23 10:00EXCLUSIVE: It has been 23 years since Newcastle last took to the pitch at Wembley for a major cup match. Here, in their own words, three former players and coaches recall those days.
Football fans raise eyebrows at police decision to visit 1,000 homes where illegal Premier League streams are being watched as Football Supporters Association claim top flight only has itself to blame with TV schedule causing 'all sorts of problems'
12/01/23 04:24The Football Supporters Association has suggested the Premier League and TV companies only have themselves to blame amid reports of a police crackdown on illegal streaming in the UK.
Jeremy Sarmiento almost gave up on football last year after being banished from Benfica's academy... now the Brighton winger is set for a spot on the biggest stage of them all as he prepares for the showpiece World Cup opener with Ecuador
19/11/22 08:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Training sessions with your dad in the park is hardly a winning routine for a World Cup hopeful. Last year, Sarmiento had no other choice.
Budweiser says World Cup beer restrictions are 'beyond our control' after FIFA confirms stadium concourse booze ban 'following pressure from Qatari royals' - prompting immediate outcry from fans
18/11/22 01:53Budweiser's parent company, AB InBev, has spoken for the first time since Fifa made the shock announcement that beer sales will be banned from World Cup stadiums in Qatar.
'When you start digging... you realise it's not exactly what it was': The 'accepted wisdom' behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is challenged in fascinating new book that details how their rivalry has defined modern football as we know it
15/11/22 09:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: For the world's two greatest footballers, it is surprising how little is actually known about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as one new book points out.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas put a proposal to Barcelona which would have allowed them to KEEP Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp in 2021... but president Joan Laporta rejected it, leading to the Argentina star's departure for PSG
09/11/22 06:00EXCLUSIVE: Messi was forced to end his 21-year association with Barcelona 18 months ago after financial restrictions prevented the Spanish club from offering him a new deal.
Jorge Mendes was so desperate to make his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson he discharged himself from hospital after crashing his porsche... with the super-agent hiding his TORN ear from the Manchester United boss
04/11/22 10:00A new book details how Mendes had hoped to orchestrate a chance to come face to face with the Scotsman, only for a car crash to derail his plans, and almost cost him his life.
How a red card in 2007 turned Cristiano Ronaldo into the world's deadliest striker: New book reveals Man United star used four-week ban to study Eric Cantona, follow Rene Meulensteen's unique drills and score 5,000 GOALS in training
03/11/22 11:12EXCLUSIVE: A new book has revealed the precise moment that helped turn Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo from a Premier League star into the most prolific goalscorer the world has ever seen.
Patrick Cutrone was Italy's brightest spark after bursting on to the scene with Milan... but after his doomed Wolves move and the death of his father, the 24-year-old is hitting the reset button back home with Como
09/10/22 10:21EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: It is hard not to be sentimental when returning home, but for Patrick Cutrone, his summer move back to Como comes tinged with sadness.
'I don't feel I have anything to prove': Dennis Wise knows the importance of giving people a chance as he plunges back into football for the first time since leaving Newcastle in 2009... and he's now making his mark as a CEO in Italy's second tier
08/10/22 10:29EXCLUSIVE BY HARRY SLAVIN: Dennis Wise is sitting in the main stand of the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, overlooking the most picturesque views any professional club in Europe has to offer.
'It's not just a place where George Clooney goes': Como has long been the beauty spot favoured by Hollywood royalty... now the club by the lake are making a splash in Serie B with help from football's own A-listers - SPECIAL REPORT
28/09/22 09:30SPECIAL REPORT BY HARRY SLAVIN: A modest outfit that has spent most of its existence rotating between stints in Serie B and C, Como are now beginning to attract football's big names.
'Is it legal? I'm not sure': PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists UEFA are set to investigate Barcelona over their summer sales of TV rights and digital assets, as he continues war of words with LaLiga rivals after their player spending spree
28/09/22 03:15The Catalan club were able to generate the funds needed to register new signings by partly selling off future TV rights income and Barca Studios - their in-house media production stable.
Chelsea 'plan talks with Bayer Leverkusen over sporting director Tim Steidten' as Todd Boehly moves on to other targets after Red Bull Salzburg's Christoph Freund revealed he rejected the Stamford Bridge role
28/09/22 07:52Chelsea want to plan further talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for sporting director Tim Steidten, as new owner Todd Boehly's Stamford Bridge overhaul continues to gather pace.
Cesc Fabregas has his heart set on the dugout after studying the best during a trophy-laden career... he opens up on emulating Arsenal mentor Arsene Wenger, furious rows with Antonio Conte and re-uniting with Thierry Henry as he settles into life in Como
26/09/22 11:22EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: The 35-year-old caught the footballing world off guard this summer when he packed up his medals and headed for Serie B and little-known Como.
Axed BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson reveals he was told 'don't mention "the wall" for free-kicks' in his football commentary in the days after Princess Diana's car crash death in 1997, which he calls a sign of 'very early woke'
26/09/22 08:53Lawrenson left the broadcasting company at the end of last season, following an association that spanned more than 30 years. He was a mainstay of their flagship Football Focus programme.
'I'm not here to kill any more': Thierry Henry's win-at-all-costs attitude brought him titles but now he has a different approach... as new chapter with Como sees Arsenal legend investing in Serie B club after swapping the pitch for the boardroom
20/09/22 07:49EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: After a playing career that saw him lift Premier League trophies and Champions League titles, Henry is taking his love for the game in a new direction.
West Ham 3-1 FCSB: Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Emerson Palmieri all score to secure a winning start for David Moyes' team in the Europa Conference League
08/09/22 08:58WEST HAM 3-1 FCSB - HARRY SLAVIN AT THE LONDON STADIUM: David Moyes' men survived an early scare to clinch victory in the Europa Conference League opener.
Thierry Henry joins former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas in becoming part-owner of ambitious Serie B outfit Como - and says he's raring to go with the 'perfect opportunity'
29/08/22 01:00Como have been drawing attention this summer following the signing of Cesc Fabregas on a free transfer following the end of his contract in Monaco, and this is their latest big name addition.
Henrik Stenson 2.0, the Scot with an Open title... or the former captain with a tattoo in the cheekiest of places? After their skipper defected to LIV Golf, there are five options for Europe to choose from as they eye the Swede's Ryder Cup 2023 replacement
21/07/22 08:04There are plenty of able candidates available, all with previous experience on the course, as well as being part of captaincy teams in past years, including former captain Thomas Bjorn.
Chelsea's new owners 'raise £800m in debt in order to reshape the club's finances' as Todd Boehly looks to revamp the squad and infrastructure after taking charge from Roman Abramovich
21/07/22 11:10Todd Boehly led a consortium that bought the club from Roman Abramovich in May, and the Blues have already been making waves in the transfer market.
Everton fan group The 27 Campaign announce protest will take place outside Goodison Park this Saturday as they insist standards of owner Farhad Moshiri 'fall well below the requirements of a modern football club'
21/07/22 09:48The 27 Campaign have been vocal throughout the summer about their wishes for Moshiri and Bill Kenwright to leave, over what they percieve to be mismanagement at the top.
'I'm still wounded': Paris police chief Didier Lallement admits his Champions League final failures haunt him as he QUITS less than three months after causing chaotic scenes that saw Liverpool fans teargassed outside Stade de France
21/07/22 08:00The 65-year-old, who will retire from the job ahead of his 66th birthday next week, has accepted full responsibility for police failures that saw Liverpool supporters caught up in chaotic scenes.
'It's his style, his build, his belief': Erling Haaland has all the attributes of a young Zlatan Ibrahimovic, says Jolean Lescott, as former Man City defender backs the latest Etihad star signing to shine in the Premier League
19/07/22 02:00Haaland, the £51million capture from Borussia Dortmund, arrives in the Premier League with huge expectation. But City believe the 21-year-old will handle the scrutiny placed upon him.
'The best situation is when you start pre-season fully equipped': Erik ten Hag reveals frustration over Man United's protracted transfer business... with Frenkie de Jong no closer to signing despite 'broad agreement in place' on £72m deal
19/07/22 10:16The Dutchman had to be in patient in waiting for his first signing through the door since taking charge at Old Trafford this summer, with Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia arriving earlier this month.
Clueless cameraman causes chaos at World Athletics Championships as he wanders into the middle of the track to take a shot DURING men's 3,000m steeplechase... with field of athletes having to react quickly to avoid him
19/07/22 08:36The individual was capturing footage when he decided to step out into lane two, right in front of competitors from the men's 3,000m steeplechase in Eugene.
'Now it's time to work on the defence': Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists the club are far from done in the summer transfer market... and turns to beating Chelsea to Jules Kounde - while taking their captain Cesar Azpilicueta
19/07/22 06:49Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists his side are not finished in the transfer market, despite landing Robert Lewandowski. Jules Kounde and Cesar Azpilicueta are on their radar.
Raheem Sterling completes stunning £50m move to Chelsea as England winger becomes first post-Roman Abramovich arrival at Stamford Bridge to kick off the Todd Boehly revolution
13/07/22 04:00MIKE KEEGAN IN LOS ANGELES: The London-raised 27-year-old forward has returned to the capital from Manchester City to pen a five-year deal worth more than £300,000-a-week.
Another medal for Jordan! Liverpool captain Henderson picks up his MBE at Buckingham Palace as the Duke of Cambridge presents England midfielder with the honour for services to charity
07/07/22 12:51The Liverpool captain was presented his award by the Duke of Cambridge after being recognised for his work with the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic
Alcohol and personal chefs are BANNED, latecomers will be axed, there's weekly BMI checks... and DON'T moan to your agents: Erik ten Hag's 'five strict new rules' for Man United's stars are revealed
07/07/22 11:46The Dutchman, who was confirmed as United boss in April, is taking charge of his first campaign at Old Trafford and getting to know his squad. He has now laid down the law with a series of rules.
'It's not practical when it's the time of the month': England star Beth Mead reveals the team have discussed scrapping white shorts with manufacturers Nike due to concerns over playing during periods
07/07/22 10:07England began their Euro 2022 campaign on Wednesday evening in the best possible way, beating Austria 1-0 in front of a sold-out Old Trafford, all while wearing their white kit.
PSG have ditched the bling to appoint Christophe Galtier… to succeed the Frenchman must follow suit by making no compromises with egos, tapping into his glorious past with Luis Campos and blooding the next generation
06/07/22 08:00The arrival of Christophe Galtier at the Parc des Princes signals a change in direction at Paris Saint-Germain. Gone is the clamour for big names with global recognition, the owners want substance.
Rory McIlroy admits the legal action taken by 'sour 16' Saudi-backed LIV Golf defectors against their Scottish Open ban has fuelled resentment in the locker room - with Northern Irish star hitting out at rebels' 'having your cake and eating it' attitude
06/07/22 08:49Ian Poulter is among three golfers to defect to the new Saudi-backed breakaway tour who have successfully appealed their suspensions from the Scottish Open this week.
'I'm sick to my stomach': LA Galaxy star Sacha Kljestan pleads for gun control in an emotional press conference after Highland Park massacre, as he says he 'doesn't give a s***' about talking about soccer amid a 'sick, vicious cycle'
05/07/22 11:36LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan used his post-match press conference to plead for new gun laws following the Highland Park massacre in Illinois during a 4 July parade.
Euro 2022 will attract the BIGGEST crowd in the history of the women's tournament with more than 410,000 tickets already sold... but with some stadiums at capacities of just 4,700, is criticism aimed at UEFA for underselling the competition justified?
26/06/22 02:05A record number of spectators, a new highest attendance in England and sell-out crowds. Euro 2022 will provide further proof, if any was needed, of the direction women's football is travelling in.
'Back to it': Lewis Hamilton gets back behind the wheel following fears he would miss the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling with back pain in Azerbaijan... as Mercedes star looks to get season off and running in Montreal
15/06/22 10:12There were fears over the Brit's participation at the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend after being seen nursing his injury following another miserable race in Azerbaijan last Sunday.
'I never talked to anyone': Dusan Vlahovic reveals he wasn't remotely close to a move to Arsenal last January despite links... as Juventus's Serie A hotshot rebuffs comparisons with icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic
13/06/22 10:41The Serbia international was available in January, and eventually made the £62million switch from Fiorentina to Juventus. However, he has played down suggestions that an Arsenal deal was close.
Nemanja Matic arrives in Italy ahead of his Roma move, as he prepares to reunite with ex-Man United boss Jose Mourinho following his Old Trafford exit
13/06/22 09:12The Serbian confirmed last season that it would be his last at Manchester United, following his move to Old Trafford in 2017. He now looks set for a reunion with Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital.
'It looks terrible and feels 100 times worse': Lewis Hamilton admits he is struggling with back pain but says he WILL be fit for Montreal after he was seen nursing his injury following yet another miserable race in Azerbaijan
13/06/22 07:31The 37-year-old was seen holding his lower back as he walked away from his vehicle after Sunday's race in Baku, and even in interviews with media later on, his hand remained behind him.
Qatar's World Cup (and their soaring 49 degrees temperatures!) has robbed us of a summer of football, but fear not… between the Women's Euros, a packed Wimbledon and Paul Pogba's documentary there is plenty to keep sports fans going
11/06/22 09:00Thanks to FIFA and the awarding of the World Cup to Qatar, the traditional summer bonanza of the World Cup has been scrapped, the tournament rescheduled for the winter months.
Bryson DeChambeau has a reputation for bearing grudges and sulking on the course… his decision to join the Saudi LIV Series will not surprise those well acquainted with his self-interest
09/06/22 04:24The American, who ruffles feathers with his attitude on the PGA Tour, has signed a deal to join the roster of those who have already surrendered moral obligation and decency for the sake of self-interest.
'Hello pot… meet kettle': Lee Westwood is mocked by fans after tweet emerges of him condemning the failed European Super League as greedy, money-driven exercise... as he cashes in the Saudi golf millions
09/06/22 01:05Westwood is among a number of household names that have defected to the newly-formed Saudi-backed LIV Series, which has handed out several multi-million contracts to individuals.
Disgraced Champion jockey Oisin Murphy reveals he drank so much he would constantly 'BLACK OUT' as he opens up on his 14-month British Horseracing Authority ban for two failed alcohol tests
09/06/22 08:19The disgraced Champions jockey was handed a 14-month ban by the British Horeseracing Authority in February after failing two seperate alcohol tests. He was also fined £31,111 after admitting charges.
Bryson DeChambeau joins Saudi-backed LIV Series - and Patrick Reed will soon follow - in latest shock to golf as two of the sport's heavyweights agree 'multi-million dollar deals'... with fellow American Rickie Fowler also lined up to 'join imminently'
08/06/22 11:59The breakaway tour has sent shockwaves through the game after snapping up some of the sport's top talent for eye-watering signing on fees ahead of its inaugural event at St Albans on Thursday.
Stick or twist with divisive 3-4-3, find the best role for Bellingham and be more adventurous with his subs... Southgate has some HUGE decisions to make with just five games until the World Cup
06/06/22 09:00While an abject defeat at the Puskas Arena threw up more questions than answers for Gareth Southgate, one thing did become crystal clear; England still have work to do.
'I do not want to put myself in that position again': Rafael Nadal insists he WON'T put up with injections to play at Wimbledon despite being half-way to an incredible calendar Grand Slam
06/06/22 11:46Nadal secured an unprecedented 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday when he beat Norwegian rookie Casper Ruud at Roland Garros - sealing his 14th French Open title in the process.
England supporters caught with drugs at World Cup in Qatar could face the DEATH PENALTY as Three Lions supporters are warned over 'zero tolerance' policy towards offences in the Gulf state
06/06/22 10:34The issue of cocaine use among Three Lions supporters has been raised among authorities of late, especially in the aftermath of the unsavoury scenes at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
Erling Haaland reveals the blow-by-blow details of his explosive row with Sweden's Alexander Milosevic, who he says called him a 'whore' and threatened to 'break his legs'... before he celebrated his goal for Norway in front of his rival's face
06/06/22 08:30Erling Haaland has accused Sweden defender Alexander Milosevic of calling him a 'whore' and threatening to break his legs during their Nations League clash on Sunday evening.
Erkut Sogut has seen it all after 20 years in football representing the likes of Mesut Ozil... now he's taking up the pen to expose the ugly side of the beautiful game from human trafficking to the nepotism at Europe's top clubs threatening livelihoods
01/06/22 05:00INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Erkut Sogut is a figure well acquainted with the shiny veneer of professional football. Now he's switching focus, determined to shine a light on its ugly underbelly.
'He doesn't want to go anywhere': Mesut Ozil's agent insists midfielder will not be leaving Fenerbahce this summer despite former Arsenal man being EXCLUDED from the first team by interim boss
01/06/22 05:00EXCLUSIVE: Ozil has not played for the Turkish Superlig outfit since March 20, after he was excluded from the first team squad following a row with interim head coach Ismail Kartal over his fitness.
Divock Origi will leave Anfield a cult hero and Fernandinho could not have asked for a better ending to life at Man City, but for Paul Pogba it really is time to go... the stars waving goodbye to the Premier League this summer
28/05/22 07:16Sunday saw a number of club icons across the Premier League bring the curtain down on their time in England, with title winners, Champions League winners and club captain's among them.
Egyptian King Mohamed Salah carries the heavy expectations of a country on his shoulders and Liverpool success in Paris would be celebrated just as wildly in Cairo as it would be on Merseyside
28/05/22 12:00Streets will be deserted, cafes and homes crammed beyond capacity as the hopes of a nation are once again placed on the shoulders of one individual - Mohamed Salah.
Man United's dressing room was a 'TOXIC mix of backbiting and spitefulness' this season, with Ralf Rangnick subject to 'bully behaviour', handed the nickname 'specs' behind his back and others claiming they 'did not give a s****' about German's advice
23/05/22 10:23The United squad has been described as a 'toxic mix of backbiting and spitefulness' after a season to forget. While this has been publicised on previous occasions, more detail has emerged.
FLASHBACK - The day Brian Clough punched his OWN fans: 'Mindless' headbutt on Billy Sharp was the worst incident at the City Ground since pitch-invading Forest supporters were 'clipped' by the club's manager... and then they said sorry to him!
18/05/22 09:00The City Ground is no stranger to deplorable scenes during pitch invasions. Tuesday evening saw one of the worst incidences of fan violence against a player in recent memory.
Angel Di Maria 'feels BETRAYED' by Paris Saint-Germain with the Argentina winger set to leave the club against his wishes this summer... with no send-off planned by the Ligue 1 champions after his seven-year stint
18/05/22 11:27His time in the French capital is set to come to an end this summer, with PSG not interested in taking up the option of an extra year on his contract. Instead his deal will run out next month.
'Things were said about me that just didn't add up': Niklas Sule calls out Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann for LYING after defender was accused of refusing to be part of the Wolfsburg matchday squad ahead of his exit to rivals Borussia Dortmund
18/05/22 08:18The centre-back was left out of the squad for the trip to Wolfsburg on the final day of the season, with Julian Nagelsmann explaining that the player had declined to make the trip.
Christian Eriksen showed why he is being linked with Man United and Tottenham by helping Brentford pile the misery on struggling Southampton... even when he's not at his best, the Dane inspires the Bees
08/05/22 09:32HARRY SLAVIN FOR THE DAILY MAIL: Eriksen has been linked with Man United and even a return to Tottenham. His short-term Brentford deal comes to an end this summer and interest is mounting.
'He is happy here, he's loved, he enjoys his football': Thomas Frank wants Christian Eriksen's future to to be decided by end of the season with Brentford boss hopeful of a 'positive decision'
07/05/22 07:01Thomas Frank is keen to have Christian Eriksen's future decided before the end of the season after the Dane once again proved key in Brentford's 3-0 win over Southampton.
Brentford 3-0 Southampton: Saints fans turn on boss Ralph Hasenhuttl 'with sacked in the morning' chants after Kristoffer Ajer, Yoane Wissa and Pontus Jansson condemn visitors to seventh loss in 10 league games
07/05/22 03:52HARRY SLAVIN: Thomas Frank's side scored twice in the space 61 first-half seconds to set themselves on the way to victory - one that makes them all-but mathematically safe.
Ben Foster is the tech-savvy goalkeeper who used an iPad to help Manchester United lift the Carling Cup in 2009... now the Watford star has thrown himself into podcasting and wants to see players wearing bodycams and heart-rate monitors
30/04/22 07:44INTERVIEW BY HARRY SLAVIN: Ben Foster has faced countless penalties in countless venues during his 21 years in football, but the middle of an east London shopping centre is a new one to him..
'How can this guy continue to go on the radio and LIE': Simon Jordan is called out by Chris Wilder's representative after claiming that the Middlesbrough boss had accepted an invitation from Burnley directors to watch a game while Sean Dyche was still boss
19/04/22 12:42Sean Dyche was sacked by Burnley on Friday after nine-and-a-half years in charge at Turf Moor, bringing to an end the longest current managerial reign in the Premier League.
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Patrick Mahomes wipes out cameraman with pass Travis Kelce failed to catch in Chiefs' loss to Bills
Rare errant throw from Mahomes wiped him out
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Blue Jays fan viciously assaults random man in McDonald's without provocation after World Series loss
Hours after the epic Game 7 loss to the Dodgers
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Shocking moment Jaguars star gets ejected for throwing a savage punch at his opponent
Threw a haymaker at a Raiders offensive lineman
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Shellshocked NASCAR driver left on the brink of tears after devastating loss in championship race
Kyle Larson came from behind to win the title
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. sparks fury with comments on Israel
Weeks after a ceasefire agreement between Hamas militants from Gaza and Israel
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F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricy ring
Shared the news
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Patriots star Mack Hollins stuns NFL fans after arriving for Atlanta Falcons clash carrying a RIFLE
A couple of days after Halloween
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Stunning photo finish at NYC Marathon as Benson Kipruto wins thriller and Hellen Obiri sets new record
He held off a late charge from his rival
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NHL star Chris Tanev taken to the hospital after getting blindsided by Flyers rival Matvei Michkov
The defenseman was hit from behind
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Mystery as bookmakers offer refunds on Dulgarian-Del Valle UFC fight amid allegations of suspicious betting
Alarms raised
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College football fans left fuming after Ohio State star controversially avoids punishment despite brutal tackle'
'Get him out of the game'
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Veteran NFL punter Brock Miller gives fans rare glimpse into the reality of life of a free agent
As he steps up his search for a new team
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney explodes at his defensive players in incredible sideline meltdown
'Breaking point'
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Scary moment stadium is plunged into darkness as floodlights fail
In late-night Halloween college football showdown
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Ex-UFC star Rousey reignites ugly Rogan feud with brutal podcast takedown
The pair previously worked together at the highest level of the sport
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World Series Game 7 becomes Canada's most expensive sporting seat in HISTORY
Fans battling for a Dodgers-Blue Jays ticket
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EXCLUSIVEHow a 58-year-old dad overcame drugs shame and one huge 'regret' to pursue his unlikely COLLEGE football dream
Slogged through camp
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McAfee leaves fans split after ripping his shirt off in wild 7am moment live on College GameDay
Well-known for his brash antics on screen
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Hudson is back at Belichick's side as under-fire UNC coach FINALLY wins an ACC game
Team was 2-5 heading into the Halloween game
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World Series fan with American flag invades field during Game 6 in Toronto
Before getting brutally tackled to the floor by security
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Stephen A. Smith ignites race uproar with rant on Chris Grier's Miami Dolphins exit
Questions why team's black GM was first to lose his job
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes send fans wild with genius Pamela Anderson and Borat Halloween outfits
Show off their impressive creativity
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's 'elite' Halloween costumes go viral: 'F***ing awesome'
Paid homage to a much-loved football comedy movie
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Donald Trump set for a shock return to the WWE in December, claims former star
Could be involved in the final match of a wrestling icon
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Golf glamour girl Paige Spiranac sets pulses racing with raunchy Halloween costume
Unveiled her look for the spooky festivities
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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua and Hallie Aiono put on united front to announce son's birth after paternity drama
Broke up this year
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Family of Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer terrorized after owl flies into their house on Halloween
'Freaking out'
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UFC fans troll Mark Zuckerberg after footage of billionaire sparring with a reigning champion emerges
Fans left unimpressed by the footage
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Miami Dolphins fan's vulgar verdict on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa caught on broadcast camera
Frustration of Miami fans was palpable
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Boston Celtics commentator makes savage on-air joke about star player Jaylen Brown's hairline
After footage went viral online
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NBA team is forced to shut and disinfect their locker rooms after arena was used for rap star's concert
One day before their game
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New England Patriots star on $83m contract refuses to reveal why he was benched for disciplinary reasons
After being dropped for first quarter
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Livvy Dunne has perfect response to fans who mocked her viral sweaty armpits at boyfriend's MLB game
Was visibly stressed while watching Paul Skenes
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Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters
Youngest is just seven-months-old
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Eagle-eyed baseball viewers are left stunned after spotting 'sneaky' move from fan who caught World Series home run ball
Fooled fellow attendees
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Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
Sent her fans into a frenzy with latest post
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Kid Rock sparks fury by saying he wants to dress up as a 'r*****' for Halloween
Special Olympics official slammed the musician over his insensitive joke
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
Yesavage possesses a remarkable story
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
Wild story
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Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
Fans furious on Tuesday
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
In court this week
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Fan favorite sports broadcaster is brutally cut by his network after 20 years in the job
Longtime color commentator revealed the news on social media
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Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
Golf legend isn't done yet
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Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson pictured 'asleep at the wheel' as he 'admits to drinking at poker game' before DWI arrest
Legal issues mount
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Falcons owner and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank donates $1.5million to Hurricane Melissa relief
Region 'holds a special place in my heart'
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Ex-NFL player Deland McCullough recalls moment he discovered his biological dad was old coach
Touching story from the gridiron
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LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Two big names in Row 2
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans
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Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
Singer lit up TV screens before Game 4
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Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
The Hollywood A-lister was front and center
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ESPN reporter feels the wrath of online trolls after making humiliating Travis Kelce mistake during interview
After Chiefs win
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Family of WWE legend Mike Rotunda issues troubling health update on Hall of Famer
Rotunda became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai set to make her LPGA debut with Caitlin Clark
The 18-year-old has received a sponsor's exemption
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Serena Williams' husband calls out Natalie Portman and others involved in their soccer team for putting up 'no money'
Speaks out
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Taylor Swift fans mourn her glamorous entrances at Chiefs games after she snuck in to watch Travis Kelce
Kelce shone against the Commanders
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
Seen cheering on his home team
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Taylor Swift sneaks into another Chiefs game to watch fiance Travis Kelce make history alongside Brittany Mahomes
Kept a low profile again
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones breaks down in tears again during national anthem before Commanders win
Feared pass rusher can't hide his emotions
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Erling Haaland grimaces as he plunges into ice bath in EIGHT DEGREE temperatures - after he made...
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Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to...
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Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired...
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The Man City maverick bucking the modern-day trend: Why 'special' talent could be Pep Guardiola's ace in the...
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Former Wolves boss is shock contender to replace sacked Vitor Pereira, with Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon...
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Eddie Howe tears into his 'unrecognisable' Newcastle players after dismal West Ham defeat and warns: 'I...
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Erling Haaland unveils new goal celebration as he mimics Premier League cult hero - leaving fans in stitches
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Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once...
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How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over...
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Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release...
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Premier League footballer in his 20s 'threatened with gun on busy London street by top agent who works for...
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat...
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England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick...
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NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs star is given a THREE after nightmare outing? Who was...
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- Blue Jays analyst swears on camera and dismisses Dodgers' epic World Series win
- Tear gas is deployed on baseball fans as World Series aftermath descends into violent chaos
- F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
- NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
- Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiance in LA
- Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
- College Football rankings REVEALED: Arch Manning and Texas climb after another dramatic weekend of action
- Travis Kelce goads Bills fans as he walks hurt into locker room before Chiefs lose again in Buffalo... and there's no sign of Taylor Swift
- NFL legend Bob Trumpy dead at 80: Bengals mourn iconic tight end and Hall-of-Fame announcer
- Trump rants about 'ridiculous' NFL rule that has infuriated fans
- Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
- Panthers' Rico Dowdle gets penalized for lewd touchdown celebration... and it proves costly for Carolina
- Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
- Ryan Lochte poses with his new girlfriend and children after getting baptized following stint in rehab
- Aaron Rodgers suffers major injury scare in warmups ahead of Steelers' clash with the Colts
- MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song
- Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
- Son of NFL star and Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. arrested on a string of charges
- Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
- Texans QB CJ Stroud suffers brutal head injury in collision with Broncos rival that sparked melee
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