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Sunderland 3-0 Burnley: Regis Le Bris' Black Cats join Europe's elite as unbeaten Sunderland swat aside Burnley
02/02/26 22:58
Regis Le Bris was asked before kick-off whether his Sunderland side could go through the entire Premier League campaign unbeaten at home. The softly-spoken Frenchman smiled at his inquisitor and was typically non-committal but the action of his players spoke far louder....read
Senegal boss Pape Thiaw slapped with a five-match ban after AFCON final chaos, with almost £1MILLION in fines handed out - while two Premier League stars are suspended
29/01/26 10:11After the storm of the AFCON final comes the array of punishments, including heavy fines totaling for those involved in the chaos.
Kylian Mbappe dedicates Panenka penalty to Brahim Diaz during Real Madrid win - as Morocco winger is forced to watch Villarreal celebrate returning Senegal AFCON hero
25/01/26 14:22Diaz was left in tears on Sunday after missing a last-minute Panenka penalty attempt in astounding fashion to almost certainly cost his Morocco team the Africa Cup of Nations title.
My night at the world's most bonkers match: Ear-splitting screams, fans clashing with police, journalists scrapping with each other and managers chased out of press conferences as AFCON's final descended into utter bedlam
20/01/26 02:00LEWIS STEELE IN RABAT: There was a vibration on my wrist as my Apple Watch informed me that the noise had reached a decibel level of 100, which I was warned would cause hearing damage.
Moroccan police arrest 18 Senegal fans and one Algerian over acts of 'hooliganism' after chaotic AFCON final
19/01/26 22:27The arrests were reportedly made so the Senegal supporters could be questioned about acts of hooliganism inside the stadium, while the Algerian is suspected of inciting hooliganism.
'My soul hurts': Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz breaks silence on horror penalty miss and apologises to Morocco fans for blowing chance to win AFCON with dismal Panenka
19/01/26 16:51Diaz was at the centre of dramatic and extraordinary scenes in injury time in Rabat, after he went down for a foul in the box and drew a penalty on the heels of a lengthy VAR check.
Moroccan FA announces it will pursue LEGAL ACTION after crazy AFCON final - with Senegal manager facing a long ban for ordering his players off the pitch in penalty protest
19/01/26 16:21LEWIS STEELE: In a controversial final, hosts Morocco were given a last-minute penalty which sparked fury on the pitch and in the stands, with Thiaw ordering his squad to leave in protest.
Sadio Mane has cemented himself in the pantheon of all-time African greats with his second AFCON crown... his trophy cabinet is as full as anyone's and Liverpool still haven't properly replaced him, writes LEWIS STEELE
19/01/26 16:00Let's be honest, it'll go to one of Gianni Infantino's cronies - but the 2026 'FIFA Peace Prize' should be awarded to Sadio Mane.
Senegal and Morocco face disciplinary action after AFCON final chaos as Gianni Infantino condemns 'ugly scenes' which 'can never be repeated'
19/01/26 11:14After Morocco's penalty was given, a long 17 minutes went by that threatened to turn nasty both on and off the pitch, hundreds of riot police containing the furious Senegalese supporters.
Sadio Mane, 33, celebrates Senegal's AFCON victory with his 20-year-old wife, in rare public appearance after the birth of their first child together
19/01/26 10:04Mane pictured with his 20-year-old wife Aisha Tamba and their first child following the final, where the 33-year-old enhanced his legacy by convincing Senegal to resume the match after a protest.
AFCON final chaos escalates: Senegal boss walks out on his interviews after Moroccan reporters booed him and his daughter - as footage emerges of new fight over goalkeeper's TOWELS!
19/01/26 08:44Thiaw had directed his players off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of normal time, just minutes after Senegal had seen a goal disallowed.
Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz is left in tears after missed Panenka penalty in the TWENTY FOURTH-minute of stoppage costs Morocco in AFCON final
18/01/26 22:56Incredible scenes saw Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitchin apparent protest over the late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of normal time.
Senegal 1-0 Morocco AET: Chaos reigns on and off the pitch in the craziest finale you'll ever see... as wincing FIFA chief Gianni Infantino watches on
18/01/26 22:02LEWIS STEELE IN RABAT: Senegal are kings of the continent once more as hosts Morocco were beset by the extreme weight of expectation - but that does not even tell 10 per cent of the story.
Love Island fans left FUMING after latest episode clashes with dramatic AFCON final
18/01/26 21:45As three new bombshells Samie Elishi, Konnor Ewudzi and AJ Bunker, entered the villa the nail-biting match in Rabat was still in full swing.
Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final: Morocco star misses late penalty that sparked walk-off protest from Sadio Mane and Co, as riot police are forced to contain angry fans in ugly scenes
18/01/26 21:12Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations with their 1-0 defeat of hosts Morocco after a dramatic final which saw head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitch in protest.
More misery for Mo! Salah loses AFCON third-place final with Egypt as he and Omar Marmoush both have their penalties saved during shootout defeat by Nigeria
17/01/26 20:45The match was forced to penalties after finishing 0-0 in a 90 minutes where Nigeria scored two disallowed goals, and Ademola Lookman would go on to net the decisive spot-kick.
Arne Slot insists he would be relishing Mo Salah's return from AFCON 'even if Liverpool had 15 attackers', hinting explosive fall-out is behind them
16/01/26 11:01Arne Slot says he will be happy to have Mohamed Salah back - hinting that the rift between the head coach and star player is fully behind them.
Samuel Eto'o handed four-game ban and £15,000 fine after furious gestures to Morocco FA chiefs and AFCON dignitaries in Cameroon's defeat
15/01/26 12:27Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o has been given a four-game ban and fine of £15,000 after 'unacceptable behaviour' during his country's AFCON defeat by Morocco.
Mo Salah's AFCON 'curse' continues: Liverpool star suffers MORE heartbreak as his dreams are dashed again with former team-mate Sadio Mane sending Senegal into the final
14/01/26 20:37Mane scored the only goal 12 minutes from time in a tense clash at Tangier Grand Stadium in Morocco to send his country through to Sunday's final.
Senegal face Egypt in a tantalising AFCON semi-final that pits Sadio Mane against Mohamed Salah again - the ex-Liverpool star has the edge over his old team-mate but both will be desperate to succeed in their ongoing rivalry
14/01/26 13:42We are at the semi-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and tournament hosts Morocco all in the hunt for continental glory.
Man United handed huge boost as AFCON star is knocked out by team-mate - and will be back for Manchester derby
09/01/26 21:26In the quarter-final clash, the hosts progressed to the last four by beating the five-time winners of the tournament. Either way, Man United would have had one of their players jetting home.
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 21:34Manchester 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.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is OUSTED from his national team Gabon by the GOVERNMENT, who have suspended the entire national team over 'disgrace' at AFCON
01/01/26 15:08The nation's acting sports minister branded the team's performance 'disgraceful' on live television in the wake of their defeat to Ivory Coast as he announced the decision.
Man United star continues sensational AFCON campaign with stunning strike for Ivory Coast - as in-form man faces off against Red Devils team-mate in Morocco
28/12/25 22:42Neither side could find a winner and the match ended level, with both teams expected to qualify for the last 16 in a blow to United and Ruben Amorim.
Mohamed Salah is 10-man Egypt's saviour at AFCON for a second-straight game as his penalty secures a 1-0 win over South Africa and seals qualification into the knockout stages
26/12/25 19:09Mohamed Salah has put his uncertain Liverpool future to one side by once again stepping up for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Man United star slots winner for AFCON holders Ivory Coast to launch title defence in style
24/12/25 22:05The West African nation are vying to become the first country to win consecutive AFCONs since Egypt in 2010.
Controversy at AFCON as referee is sent to his monitor... but cannot award penalty as VAR farcically stops working!
24/12/25 14:58Benin were left frustrated by their 1-0 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday after a late handball in the penalty area could not be reviewed due to a VAR malfunction.
On tour with Mohamed Salah: LEWIS STEELE tracked Liverpool star to Morocco - this is the change he noticed in the Egyptian behind the scenes at AFCON, and how Salah's allies think Arne Slot can end the pair's civil war as Saudi clubs loom
23/12/25 17:00LEWIS STEELE IN AGADIR: Every minute since he touched down in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah has felt something he has missed for the last month.
Watch sensational overhead kick as hosts Morocco secure nervy victory to open AFCON
22/12/25 09:17The 32-year-old scored an early Goal of the Tournament contender 16 minutes from time, to put the shine on a 2-0 win in front of Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who was proudly watching on.
Mo Salah can rediscover his old magic at the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt boss claims - as he insists Liverpool star's morale is higher than ever
21/12/25 18:12BY LEWIS STEELE IN AGADIR: Mohamed Salah acts with the energy of a teenager on his first-ever football camp, according to his Egypt boss who says he is one of the best players in the world.
Man United frustrated as star is denied permission to play in Bournemouth clash in row over AFCON release
16/12/25 22:10The release period began on December 15 - the date of the Bournemouth match after it was moved to Monday to be broadcast on Sky Sports.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk makes feelings on Mohamed Salah's future clear - and reveals plans to speak to Egyptian star during Africa Cup of Nations: 'I want him to stay'
14/12/25 13:33The 33-year-old is due to join up with Egypt after marking his return to the squad with the assist for Hugo Ektike's second goal in the 2-0 win over Brighton and could miss seven league matches
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton - Premier League RECAP: Mo Salah ends exile in style with impact off bench as Hugo Ekitike stars with brace in win - while Chelsea move fourth after beating Everton
13/12/25 13:42Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the Premier League featuring Liverpool vs Brighton and Chelsea vs Everton.
Man United's AFCON stand-off: Ruben Amorim left in the dark over THREE key stars including Bryan Mbeumo and whether they can even play their next match
12/12/25 14:45Ruben Amorim still doesn't know if Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui will be available for Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth on Monday.
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 13:53Cameroon 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.
Steve McManaman gives Liverpool players ONE instruction amid Mohamed Salah saga - after star's outburst at club and Arne Slot
10/12/25 20:29Former Liverpool favourite Steve McManaman has revealed how he would resolve the Mohamed Salah saga if he was inside the Reds' dressing room.
Former Everton flop - who scored just four goals in three Premier League seasons - emerges as shock target on Fulham's January shortlist
10/12/25 15:09Marco Silva wants better forward options with Rodrigo Muniz coming back cautiously from injury, Samuel Chukwueze soon to be away for Afcon duty and Raul Jimenez being managed.
Why Mason Mount must strike while the iron is hot: Injury free and in form, Man United's £60m 'leader' is primed to capitalise on AFCON exits, is thriving in Ruben Amorim's system - and may stage dramatic World Cup bid
09/12/25 14:35When Manchester United poached Mason Mount from Chelsea in July 2023, albeit for a hefty fee of £60million, there was a genuine feeling the Red Devils had landed an excellent signing.
Premier League's major AFCON boost: FIFA grants clubs an extra week to keep stars before the tournament - with Liverpool and Man United set to benefit
01/12/25 23:30Daily Mail Sport understands teams will not have to release their players until December 15 - seven days later than the initial deadline.
Newcastle star in line to make debut as it is revealed he will miss AFCON in boost for Eddie Howe
01/12/25 22:44Meanwhile, new CEO David Hopkinson says the club are still not close to making a final decision on whether to stay at St James' Park or move to a new stadium on Leazes Park.
Man United flop Andre Onana dealt huge blow as goalkeeper is LEFT OUT of Cameroon's squad for AFCON in surprise decision
01/12/25 19:13Onana, on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor after being shipped out by Ruben Amorim in the transfer window, was a notable absentee from the team announced by Cameroon on Monday.
Ruben Amorim gives major Benjamin Sesko injury update after Man United's £73m summer signing hobbled off in Tottenham draw
21/11/25 14:34Benjamin Sesko hobbled off in the 2-2 draw at Tottenham with Ruben Amorim fearing that night that his £73.7million summer signing had suffered a serious problem to his knee.
How AFCON could derail YOUR club's season: Full Premier League table of every player going, with one team losing SEVEN first-team stars - and a key difference among title contenders
18/11/25 13:13Up to 17 teams could be without some players when the biennial major tournament plays out between December 21 and January 18.
Liverpool Confidential: Mohamed Salah's new club v country row with Egypt that could see him miss TEN games, Reds eye new contract for star man as Spanish giants circle - and the truth about Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid
06/11/25 12:00Liverpool and Egypt must agree on when Salah will be released for the Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place in Morocco from December 21 to the final on January 18.
Achraf Hakimi 'learns injury fate' after Luis Diaz's horror challenge left PSG defender in tears - as Bayern Munich winger breaks silence for red card tackle during Champions League clash
05/11/25 21:56The extent of Achraf Hakimi's injury has been revealed, with the Paris Saint-Germain defender reportedly set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
England one-cap wonder and Crystal Palace star contemplates international allegiance switch ahead of this year's AFCON
14/10/25 08:53We are just over two months away from AFCON beginning but there could be a new face lining up for four times winners Ghana.
Fears Africa Cup of Nations could be CANCELLED amid violent protests in Morocco against spending too much public money on football - with no 'plan B'
07/10/25 08:22Youth-led protests have taken place across major cities in Morocco, which have seen calls for more investment into healthcare, education and transport among the demands.
Revealed: Mohamed Salah set to miss SEVEN games - including Liverpool title showdown - due to AFCON next season
18/06/25 12:23AFCON is scheduled between December 21 and January 18, during which time Liverpool have six fixtures, with a trip to Tottenham the day before it begins.
Jamie Carragher explains his 'clumsy' AFCON comments in his first TV appearance since dismissing it as 'not a major tournament'
04/03/25 20:19Jamie Carragher has admitted he was wrong to dismiss the Africa Cup of Nations as not a 'major tournament' - but stands by his reasoning behind a 'clumsy' comment.
Jay-Jay Okocha becomes the latest African legend to slam Jamie Carragher - as Premier League icon takes brutal swipe at Liverpool legend's AFCON comments
28/02/25 08:41Jay-Jay Okocha has weighed in on the Jamie Carragher debate after the pundit was criticised over his Africa Cup of Nations snub.
Former Chelsea and Nigeria star John Obi Mikel tells 'smirking' Jamie Carragher he can 'f*** off', that he 'won f*** all' and is 'ignorant and disrespectful' over his Africa Cup of Nations comments
27/02/25 09:59Carragher has faced the heat in the last couple of days after giving a reasoned argument for why he thinks the Africa Cup of Nations is not a 'major tournament'.
So what IS behind Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand's public feud? AFCON row just the latest in a series of spats including a handshake snub and social media digs over Cristiano Ronaldo
25/02/25 22:00This latest episode in their relationship follows a good-natured tradition down the years of the two jabbing at each other over their various opinions on the beautiful game.
Jamie Carragher embroiled in row with Micah Richards and Rio Ferdinand after claiming Africa Cup of Nations is 'not a major tournament' as Sky EDIT OUT controversial comment from debate
25/02/25 15:42Sky Sports pundit Carragher has been put on the defensive after comments suggesting why Reds hero Mohamed Salah could miss out on individual global prizes.
Jamie Carragher labels Rio Ferdinand a 'CLOWN' after the former Man United defender claimed his Africa Cup of Nations dismissal is an 'ignorant thought process'
24/02/25 19:40Jamie Carragher has labelled Rio Ferdinand a 'clown' after the former Manchester United defender waded into the controversy over his AFCON comments.
AFCON winner slams Jamie Carragher's comment dismissing it as 'not a major tournament' with brutal swipe
24/02/25 15:37A former Africa Cup of Nations winner has slammed Jamie Carragher 's comments over the tournament in a pointed response to the former Liverpool defender.
Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge awkwardly check Jamie Carragher after he dismissed Africa's AFCON as a major tournament during Mo Salah debate
23/02/25 20:25The Reds took a huge step towards their second Premier League title on Sunday with a dominant performance at the Etihad, extending their lead over Arsenal to 11 points with 11 games left.
Nigeria awarded a 3-0 victory after boycotting their AFCON qualifier Libya due to squad being left stranded at the airport for more than 16 HOURS with 'no food and drink'
26/10/24 19:39Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month.
Six Premier League stars are among players rushed to safety after furious Ghana fans invade the pitch and 'throw missiles' following AFCON loss
06/09/24 16:08The Black Stars have been in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action over the international break, and lost 1-0 against Angola on Thursday evening to suffer their first defeat of qualification.
New Africa Cup of Nations dates 'set to wreak havoc on the Premier League's Christmas period'... with tournament forced to move to accommodate FIFA's expanded Club World Cup
19/06/24 10:03Ahead of the next staging of AFCON, which was initially scheduled for the summer of 2025, the CAF has been forced to reconsider plans as a result of FIFA's new-look 32-team tournament.
Mohamed Salah breaks Liverpool club record on his return to the starting line-up as Jurgen Klopp's Reds score FOUR in 13 minutes against Sparta Prague
14/03/24 20:42Mohamed Salah broke a Liverpool club record as the Reds scored four goals in the first 13 minutes against Sparta Prague on Thursday night.
Cameroon suspends 62 players for age fraud...including '17-year-old' Wilfried Nathan Douala who was youngest member of Rigobert Song's Africa Cup of Nations squad
11/03/24 14:12The Cameroonian Federation has suspended 62 players for age fraud, including the youngest member of their squad for January's Africa Cup of Nations.
Eni Aluko's online troll - who said he hoped she was 'hiding in the Gaza Strip' when abuse saw her flee the UK - says he regrets post but maintains it was 'tongue-in-cheek'
05/03/24 14:56In the BBC podcast Why do you hate me?, the troll, a married Chelsea fan in his early 60s, says he regrets targeting TV football pundit Eni Aluko, pictured left, on X, formerly Twitter.
Eni Aluko claims social media firm X 'allows people to vomit their hatred unchecked' after Joey Barton's sexist attacks online... with the pundit taking legal action over 'defamatory' posts
28/02/24 09:07The TV football pundit has received a slew of sexist abuse from the former Manchester City star in recent months amid his tirade on women working in the men's game.
Footage of Mo Salah running through Liverpool while filming a Pepsi advert raises hopes he could return for the weekend's trip to Nottingham Forest
27/02/24 06:07The Egyptian striker has been a long-term ambassador for Pepsi, previously reuniting with a former Liverpool teammate to film an advert for the soft drinks brand.
Nottingham Forest are set to lose their top medical chief after only seven months in the job... amid groans from Nuno Espirito Santo over player absences due to injury
21/02/24 17:21Fearn joined Forest only last July as part of a backroom shake-up but Mail Sport understands he is now poised to depart the City Ground. Fearn is highly regarded within the game.
THE NOTEBOOK: This is not the first time that Mason Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge... while Simon Adingra returns to the starting XI and scoresheet after AFCON victory
18/02/24 17:14AADAM PATEL AT BRAMALL LANE: It's not the first time that Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge. Holgate is the only player to get a red card in each of the last three seasons.
Diogo Jota and Jurgen Klopp are named Premier League player and manager of the month for January - after Liverpool won three out of three amid a fine run of form
16/02/24 11:14The 27-year-old has stepped up impressively for Jurgen Klopp 's side in the absence of Mohamed Salah due to AFCON and injury and has been crucial in Liverpool's title push.
Former £25m Premier League winger and AFCON star set to continue his career in Brazil, after the end of a short-term spell in the Championship
16/02/24 00:54A former Premier League star with 162 appearances in the English top-flight is set to move to Brazil for the next stage of his career.
Sebastien Haller gets a celebratory welcome from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returns to his club after scoring Ivory Coast's winner at AFCON to cap a remarkable comeback following cancer treatment
15/02/24 21:53Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returned to training after winning AFCON with the Ivory Coast.
Mohamed Salah RETURNS to Liverpool training for the first time since picking up a muscle injury while at AFCON with Egypt
13/02/24 15:14Liverpool welcomed Salah back to first team training for the first time since he sustained a posterior muscle injury in Egypt 's unsuccessful AFCON campaign.
Sebastien Haller completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in footballing history by scoring Ivory Coast's winner for AFCON glory... but who else has returned to the sport following cancer treatment?
12/02/24 19:00Inspired by the recent journey of Sebastian Haller, who battled cancer, reclaimed his place on the pitch and scored in the AFCON final, this feature shines a spotlight on those who have faced similar.
Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller's incredible finish late-on gives the Elephants their dream home AFCON win despite sacking their manager in the group stages
11/02/24 22:09Sebastian Haller's brilliantly improvised finish was enough to complete a dream AFCON final win for Ivory Coast as they came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1.
Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast - AFCON Final RECAP: score, team news and updates as the hosts are crowned champions of Africa
11/02/24 18:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nigeria and the Ivory Coast come head to head to battle for Africa's most prestigious football trophy, the AFCON.
Ange Postecoglou reveals Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma could return against Brighton as he enjoys his 'healthiest squad for a while', but refuses to accept Spurs may have a problem with conceding late goals
09/02/24 13:42Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma are back from international duty and ready to play, as he enjoys his 'healthiest' Tottenham squad 'for a while'.
Fans love Conor Gallagher's 'priceless' reaction to Enzo Fernandez's stunning free-kick during Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa - as gobsmacked midfielder is wowed by Argentine's wondergoal
08/02/24 12:11Fernandez curled a stunning free-kick into the top left corner from about 25 yards out in Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup fourth round replay clash with Aston Villa, sparking rapturous scenes on Wednesday.
Ivory Coast seal spot in the AFCON final after Sebastien Haller nets unusual volley to set up hosts' meeting with Nigeria... less than two years after the Borussia Dortmund star was diagnosed with cancer
08/02/24 00:53Les Elephants had assumed that after finishing third in their group thanks to lacklustre defeats against Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, they were destined to crash out two weeks ago.
Kelechi Iheanacho leads wild celebrations after scoring the winning penalty for Nigeria in dramatic AFCON semi-final win over South Africa
07/02/24 22:12In a game marred with controversy, Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa , with the Leicester forward scoring the decisive spot kick to send his side to Sunday's final.
Chaos at AFCON after Victor Osimhen scores late second for Nigeria against South Africa in their semi-final... but VAR rules goal out and awards a PENALTY at the other end instead to force extra-time!
07/02/24 19:26The tie went to extra time, but seemed to be all-but-done in the 90th minute of normal time when Nigeria thought they had scored a second goal to go 2-0 up, but VAR intervened to over-rule the goal.
Harvey Elliott reveals text message from 'great human being' Mo Salah after Liverpool's FA Cup win over Arsenal - despite the Egyptian being at AFCON - as he opens up on the forward's mentorship role
07/02/24 12:52The midfielder has become a Liverpool regular over the last couple of seasons after joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2019. He credits Salah, who 'wants the best for everyone', as a mentor.
Brahim Diaz is good enough to start for Real Madrid, Barcelona's 'El Tigrinho' Vitor Roque needs to be a bit less tigerish and Sevilla hit a bum note... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
07/02/24 11:02PETE JENSON: Brahim Diaz shone for Real Madrid but they could only draw, Barcelona got a lift from a young Brazilian and a Sevilla player was touched up taking a throw!
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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
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John Rooney dedicates Macclesfield FC's historic FA Cup upset to his late player Ethan McLeod, 21, who died just 25 days before win against Crystal Palace
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Kai Rooney banned from wearing his own boots by Manchester United - and father Wayne says it's a good thing!
Talented academy star
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Ricky Hatton's son finds love with the daughter of late boxing legend's 'best pal' - as couple share loved-up snaps just months after his dad's tragic death
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Meet the worst athletes EVER: The 'slowest 100m runner in history', a swimmer who hadn't even heard of the Olympics... and the Egyptian tennis flop
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EXCLUSIVEPrince Naseem Hamed blasts new film about his life as pure Hollywood fiction... as he comes out swinging and vows to set the record straight
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'set to ABANDON his dream retirement villa project' - after spending £30m and four years on it - but superstar could host his wedding there
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Arsenal fans brand Gary Neville a 'disgrace' over his surprise Liverpool players 'didn't whack' Gabriel Martinelli - as Brazilian breaks silence
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Laura Woods calls disgraced ex-Sky Sports anchor Richard Keys a 't**t' as row erupts over his 'tribute' to Terry Yorath which featured a dig at Gabby Logan
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Hunt for the mysterious 'world's worst tennis player': Egyptian tennis chiefs say they know NOTHING about 21-year-old, who flew in before her viral failure
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Embarrassing moment Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is seen holding an ARSENAL cup before Premier League clash with Bournemouth
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Bruno Fernandes' cosy catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2: Axed boss' 'key ally' spotted meeting assistant following dramatic sacking
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Lionel Messi reveals his VERY 'weird' favourite alcoholic drink - with secret ingredient which 'hits faster' - as Argentinian star enjoys well-earned rest
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in Cheshire and emerging as contender to be Man United interim head coach - as sources reveal ANOTHER club legend on the shortlist
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Enzo Maresca makes MAJOR omission in his Chelsea exit statement as boss breaks his silence after being branded 'unprofessional and disrespectful'
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Michael Schumacher's son Mick finds comfort with new female companion in a difficult week for his family
Dad's birthday
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Grinning Ruben Amorim and his delighted-looking wife are seen for first time since Man United sacking at their Cheshire mansion
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The Premier League's most wanted man baptised on Bournemouth beach! Man City-bound star Semenyo credits faith for his form
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Revealed: Harry Kane's net worth 'soars to more than £100MILLION' as England captain enjoys bumper year on and off the pitch
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Chelsea fans uncover old footage of No 1 manager target Liam Rosenior hitting out at about 'scattergun' transfer policies
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Anthony Joshua's close friend admits 'everybody is worried' about how the boxing star will recover from 'traumatising' crash that killed his two friends
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Jake Paul's fiancee Jutta Leerdam says she's 'still in shock' after fall that has left her Olympics dream in the balance
Chances in jeopardy
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Michael van Gerwen leaves his Ally Pally hotel with new mystery brunette companion - after darts star's ex-wife spoke out on 'mistake' of getting pregnant with new lover while they were still married
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Tyson Fury breaks his silence on Anthony Joshua's car crash - and appears to confirm his return from boxing retirement despite their £100m fight being thrown into doubt
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Luke Littler turns on Ally Pally crowd after being booed: Darts star, 18, survives scare to reach last eight then goads fans with 'prize money' jibe
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Diogo Jota's two sons to join mascots at Anfield ahead of first Premier League meeting between Portugal star's former two clubs since his death
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Jake Paul breaks his silence on ex-rival Anthony Joshua's shock car crash in Nigeria... just days after their fight
Classy statement
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Deion Sanders finally goes public with new girlfriend 21 years younger than him