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On-strike Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to stop Karim Benzema's Saudi swap transfer and now faces uncertain future on his £488,000-a-day deal as his club Al-Nassr go into media blackout

It is therefore a sucker punch that Al-Hilal - who are leading the Saudi Pro League by a single point over Al-Nassr - have been allowed to sign one of his greatest allies from his Real Madrid days. The key context in all of this is that all three clubs, as well as Al-Ahli, are majority controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund [PIF].

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How ITV plan to blow low-budget BBC and their work-from-home World Cup plans out of the water: Laura Woods and top pundits plotted up in a prime spot in New York as details revealed

MIKE KEEGAN: Unlike their rivals at the BBC - the broadcaster will base themselves in a New York studio with a dramatic view of Brooklyn Bridge and the Big Apple's iconic skyline.

EXCLUSIVEHow Liverpool beat Chelsea in the race to sign 'big gem' Jeremy Jacquet, why it wasn't about money, why experts think he's 'the next Virgil Van Dijk' and is 'Premier-League ready' and the disease he's had to battle

On this week last year, Rennes were forking out what was described as a hefty fee to get Jeremy Jacquet. Twelve months later, Rennes have made their money back 75 times over.

Gay dating app Grindr ramp up their security for the Winter Olympics to let athletes hook up in secret

Thousands of Olympians have descended on Italy this week as the 25th edition of the Games gets ready to officially kick off across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo on Friday.

Former Man United star Brandon Williams - once sentenced to 14 months after dangerous driving charge - released by Championship club after playing just FIVE minutes

Former Manchester United star Brandon Williams has left Hull City by mutual consent after making just one appearance for the club.

Man United flop proposes to Arsenal legend's daughter

'Distressed' McNeil left in tears after move called off

Man United trio dine out with girlfriends after Fulham win

Bellingham breaks down in tears following injury

KSI wrestled to ground in bizarre charity game incident

Man United flop proposes to Arsenal legend's daughter

'Distressed' McNeil left in tears after move called off

Man United trio dine out with girlfriends after Fulham win

Bellingham breaks down in tears following injury

KSI wrestled to ground in bizarre charity game incident

Man United flop proposes to Arsenal legend's daughter

'Distressed' McNeil left in tears after move called off

Man United trio dine out with girlfriends after Fulham win

Bellingham breaks down in tears following injury

KSI wrestled to ground in bizarre charity game incident

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Arsenal vs Chelsea Sky Bet preview: The Gunners aim to protect their 3-2 lead in tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates

London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea meet in a blockbuster fixture at the Emirates tonight - as the two clash in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

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Inside the sad decline of Kalvin Phillips: The problem at Man City from day one, being a 'foodie' and the real impact of 'weight-gate' with Pep Guardiola, the tearful telephone call to Marcelo Bielsa and his bizarre worries over drinking water

Kalvin Phillips can overthink. Even while securing a move to Manchester City and all the trappings that brings, Phillips was preoccupied with the ramifications of leaving Leeds.

How Jean-Philippe Mateta's AC Milan move fell through, Nottingham Forest's day of disappointment - and the truth about Sandro Tonali's Arsenal love-in: TRANSFER WINDOW WRAPPED

The transfer window closed last night and here is a full round-up from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones.

Luke Littler reveals he got NOTHING for girlfriend's birthday - but makes pledge after banking £100,000 jackpot for World Masters triumph

Speaking after his victory, Littler explained that the final had clashed with Millar's 20th birthday and admitted he had yet to buy her a present.

Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Man United flop Donny van de Beek is marrying Arsenal legend's daughter - and her dad's delighted

Donny van de Beek didn't run rings around defences at Manchester United - but he is putting a ring on the finger of one of football's most famous daughters.

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EXCLUSIVETransfer Deadline Day Q&A: Rewatch as our experts give you all the last-minute news on Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa and more

Rewatch as our Football Editor Ian Ladyman, Chief Football Reporter Craig Hope, Midlands Correspondent Tom Collomosse, Chelsea expert Kieran Gill and Liverpool specialist Lewis Steele answer your questions. Our specialists reveal everything you need to know about the transfer window, the latest from the Blues, the Reds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and more - plus everything else going on behind the scenes at clubs. Watch it all right here.

EXCLUSIVEChelsea looking for summer transfers in EVERY position... bar one: KIERAN GILL reveals what the Blues will do next - and the truth about those Enzo Fernandez rumours - in his DailyMail+ Q&A

Chelsea are adding Mamadou Sarr to their squad on transfer deadline day - but will be searching for new signings in almost every position in the summer.

EXCLUSIVE'Everybody knows Elliot Anderson will leave this summer': TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals details of Nottingham Forest's succession plan in DailyMail+ Q&A

Elliot Anderson is Manchester-bound in the summer, Daily Mail Sport's Tom Collomosse has detailed, as Nottingham Forest move in the market to plan for the future.

EXCLUSIVEWhat Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy Jacquet - and the future of Arne Slot in DailyMail+ Q&A

Liverpool are completing the £60million transfer of Jeremy Jacquet - but he is not likely to be alone in arriving at Anfield in what could be another busy summer window.

EXCLUSIVECRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is wanted by Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea - in his DailyMail+ Q&A

Newcastle United could face a fight to keep hold of Sandro Tonali despite talk of a transfer deadline day move being incorrect.

'Distressed' £20m transfer deadline day cast-off Dwight McNeil in tears after Crystal Palace move was 'cruelly torn away at the last second with no explanation', says his girlfriend

Dwight McNeil's girlfriend has hit out at the 'cruel' world of football and claimed the footballer was 'toyed with' after being left 'distressed' and in tears following the collapse of his move to Crystal Palace. The Everton winger, 26, was widely expected to complete a move to the South London club after undergoing a medical ahead of a loan deal with a £20million obligation to buy. The Eagles had submitted a deal sheet for McNeil's move, but they then failed to complete the relevant paperwork in time.

EXCLUSIVEHow Kepa Arrizabalaga became the perfect back-up to David Raya: The pair's 'exceptional relationship', the difference Kepa makes at the training ground, and why Arsenal No 2 is happy with his lot as he seeks Carabao Cup redemption against Chelsea tonight

Arsenal are on a mission to end their six-year trophy drought - but for Kepa Arrizabalaga there is the added incentive of personal redemption in a competition which holds some painful memories.

Mercedes are the big winners from F1 testing and their rocket ship makes George Russell favourite for the 2026 world championship... so will the Silver Arrows top brass finally show Britain's best some respect?

The possibility of Russell becoming world champion might even help pull off the minor miracle of Mercedes appreciating their star asset's superb talent, writes JONATHAN McEVOY.

Tony Pigott dead at 67: Ex-England cricketer - who postponed his own wedding to play for his country - dies after sudden cardiac arrest

Former England cricketer and Sussex seam bowler Tony Pigott has died at the age of 67 after he suffered a heart attack last week.

Winter Olympics meltdown over Covid fears: Athletes told to wear masks and avoid handshakes in Milan - after TWO positive tests - as clipboard-wielding chiefs threaten to 'escalate' measures

The head of the Netherlands Olympic delegation has revealed their team have been issued with strict instructions to combat potential COVID-19 concerns at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

Man United stars Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Senne Lammens form new friendship group as they dine out with their girlfriends after win over Fulham

Three consecutive victories over rivals Man City, league leaders Arsenal and Fulhamhas propelled United to fourth in the Premier League and has fans feeling a lot better about their team from the stands. And for players Senne Lammens, Manuel Ugarte and Leny Yoro, the recent uptick in form also appears to have put huge grins on their faces.

EXCLUSIVERevealed: How a data scientist 'genius' who used to work for Deliveroo is helping England's Six Nations selection, why 'cohesion' is key and the way Man City are role models for Steve Borthwick

In a meeting room at England's training camp, a team of scientists with laptops are processing data. It is common in the Test environment, but Steve Borthwick is ahead of the game.

You cannot be serious! John McEnroe should NOT have to say sorry for telling an attention-seeking 'fan' who can't take no for an answer to sling his hook, writes IAN HERBERT

The forces of holy hell have rained down on McEnroe for ungracious behaviour towards a 'victim'. So, must we now expect the obligatory apology? Let's hope not.

EXCLUSIVELewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges

JONATHAN MCEVOY: Lewis Hamilton has split from his closest professional partner ahead of the F1 season. It comes amid rumours he has struck up a romance with Kim Kardashian.

Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 21 with £1,000 up for grabs each week

It has been a crazy weekend of action with late goals and comebacks galore - and one player managed to call all seven results correctly!

No coach, no problem! Emma Raducanu wins her first game since splitting from Francis Roig - as Brit enjoys straight-sets victory in Transylvania Open first round

Emma Raducanu has breezed through to the second round of the Transylvania Open in her first match since splitting from coach Francis Roig. Last Thursday, Raducanu announced that she was parting ways with Roig - a week after a tame Australian Open second-round exit to Anastasia Potapova. The 23-year-old had hired Roig, Rafael Nadal's former coach, last August and agreed in December to extend it by a further 12 months.

Tottenham swoop in to beat bitter rivals Arsenal to loan signing of Hearts teenager James Wilson

Tottenham fended off interest from bitter rivals Arsenal to clinch the loan signing of Hearts and Scotland teenager James Wilson.

Revealed: Why Everton winger Dwight McNeil's £20m transfer to Crystal Palace COLLAPSED - as the Toffees complete loan to sign Tyrique George

After opening negotiations on Monday, Palace made a £20m offer, to fend off competition from Nottingham Forest, which Everton accepted.

Cristian Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' recruitment strategy - and claims Spurs had just 11 PLAYERS available for Manchester City clash

MATT BARLOW: Cristian Romero took another swipe at Tottenham's recruitment strategy as they closed another transfer window without enough reinforcements to satisfy their captain.

FIFA chief is forced to apologise to British football fans after insulting joke

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised over remarks he made about British football fans.

Why Thomas Tuchel will be pleased at Manchester United's revival and its implications for his England World Cup squad, writes CRAIG HOPE

CRAIG HOPE AT OLD TRAFFORD: Thomas Tuchel had reservations about Manchester United's back-office operation when interviewed by a carousel of executives in 2024. What their new front-of-house management team are achieving two years later could present to the England boss the equivalent of three World Cup signings. Those misgivings Tuchel harboured still exist, evidenced by pre-match protests against United's ownership, but what is happening on the pitch right now offers light to the background shade. And stepping from the shadows are a trio of Englishmen central to the revival - Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo. None of them have played under Tuchel. Until recently, Maguire and Mainoo weren't playing for United, either.

Why Man City KEEP struggling after half-time: The flaws in their squad costing them dear, how players' bad habits aren't helping... and Pep Guardiola's plan to solve the problem

In the second half of matches, City are not the same team. Something is happening at half-time, writes JACK GAUGHAN.

This is the team England MUST pick to win the Six Nations - and why they should unleash Henry Pollock from the off: SIR CLIVE WOODWARD and the Mail's expert rugby writers choose their line-ups for opener against Wales

For Steve Borthwick and his England side, the next five weeks represent a chance to make history by completing the Six Nations Grand Slam for only the third time in their history.

EXCLUSIVESIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Henry Arundell's selection by Steve Borthwick is so exciting, how England can get the best out of wing wizard against Wales, why he reminds me of Jason Robinson and the change he needs to make to light up the Six Nations

The Bath winger has a habit of producing world-class tries - the sort very few players can score. That's all great and is why he's in the side. But too often he has been a peripheral figure.

Rodri's deluded theory that referees are bent and discriminating against Man City is the dangerous fantasy of a loser. He should suck up the fact Arsenal might be better. The FA must slap him with a long ban, writes OLIVER HOLT

In an interview after City's draw with Spurs, Rodri talks about a series of decisions that have gone against his team and says 'it is not possible'. He hints the English game is corrupt.

Newcastle United stars horrify fans as they ABANDON young girl mascot, leaving her looking lost and alone on huge Premier League pitch

Newcastle's squad have come under fire after a video circulated on social media that appeared to show a young mascot left confused and ignored ahead of Saturday's defeat by Liverpool. The Magpies were well beaten 4-1 by the Reds at Anfield despite an impressive start to the game. But it was a 55-second clip which proved to be a major talking point in the aftermath, with fans quick to hit out at Eddie Howe's side. The club have since pledged to look into the incident and rectify what went on.

Sunderland 3-0 Burnley: Regis Le Bris' Black Cats join Europe's elite as unbeaten Sunderland swat aside Burnley

In swatting aside Burnley courtesy of goals from AFCON stars Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi, Sunderland made it 12 league games without defeat at the Stadium of Light this term.

Rafael Nadal's dad claims Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz was 'lucky' that his opponents were of a 'lower calibre' than him

Rafael Nadal's father and former coach, Toni, has claimed that Carlos Alcaraz was 'lucky' to have come up against opponents of a 'lower calibre' at the Australian Open.

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 cash issues

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.

Kalvin Phillips' Manchester City exile finally comes to an end as forgotten England star joins Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season

Kalvin Phillips has ended his Manchester City exile with a loan switch to Sheffield United.

Jamie Carragher makes Florian Wirtz U-turn by insisting £116m star 'can get to Kevin De Bruyne's level' - and claims Hugo Ekitike is better than prolific former Liverpool team-mates

Wirtz had a slow start to life at Liverpool after his move in the summer, not registering a goal or assist in the Premier Leagueuntil the start of December, but he has now started to pick up in terms of form.

Tennis legend John McEnroe goes NUCLEAR at young Aussie fan who won't leave him alone: 'Go f*** yourself'

US tennis legend John McEnroe has left Australia with a bang, telling a young Aussie fan to 'go f*** yourself' in yet another volatile meltdown.

Robin van Persie refuses to resign as he faces sacking questions with his first big managerial job turning sour days after his son's horrific injury

The former Man United and Arsenal star was appointed as Feyenoord boss last February, marking his first major managerial role, joining the Dutch giants from Heerenveen.

EXCLUSIVELiverpool and Aston Villa open Harvey Elliott talks to CHANGE his loan

Aston Villa and Liverpool are set to hold talks over the terms of Harvey Elliott's season-long loan move at Villa Park.

'Whose dad is he fighting?!': Boxing mismatch goes viral as fans are left shocked with 28-year-old who has just turned pro battering tiny veteran, 39

Boxing fans have reacted with shock to a bizarre mismatch as Commonwealth Games medallist Kiaran MacDonald was seen battering a veteran opponent on his professional boxing debut. MacDonald featured on the undercard of Josh Kelly's IBF light-middleweight title fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev on the weekend. The 28-year-old made his professional bow against Lithuanian veteran Marius Vysniauskas, 39.

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'He's the most dedicated young player I've ever seen': Why insiders at Man United are backing Benjamin Sesko to come good - and how the misfiring striker has turned to meditation (and turned off social media) to live up to £73m price tag

It's an interesting thought that Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres could easily have been playing for the other side at the Emirates on Sunday. Neither has set the Premier League alight since their summer moves.

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Inside the crisis of stalking and harassment in women's football: Stars inundated with abuse and sexual messages, players fearing for their safety in the street and how clubs are turning to AI to solve the problem

Earlier this week, Liverpool's Marie Hobinger described how 42-year-old businessman Mangal Dalal's incessant and sexualised messaging on social media corrupted her matchday experience.

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Inside the curious disappearance of Paul Collingwood: The X-rated voice note, late-night antics and strip bar visit that have made the England coach a 'liability'

When members of the legendary 2005 Ashes squad got together this summer to reminisce 20 years on, Collingwood was conspicuous by his absence.

Turkish giants interested in signing Leeds United goalkeeper - after their approach for one of his rivals at the club was rejected!

The Turkish transfer window remains open until Friday and they have been exploring options - having had an approach for one of Leeds' other keepers rejected last week.

Former Premier League star Allan Saint-Maximin QUITS Mexican giants Club America with immediate effect after claiming his children were victims of 'racist abuse'

Former Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican outfit Club America by mutual consent after alleging that his children were the victims of racist abuse.

Championship club SACK their manager - just before his first anniversary - after eight games without a win

The struggling club have sacked their manager after a run of eight games without a win left them deep in Championship relegation trouble.

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Inside Lewis Hamilton's relationship history amid new Kim Kardashian romance... from Nicole Scherzinger to Rihanna and MULTIPLE supermodels

It emerged on Sunday that Lewis Hamilton could be about to enter into another high-profile relationship amid reports the Formula One star and Kim Kardashian are enjoying a secret romance. The reality TV superstar, 45, reportedly flew into the UK this week for a romantic weekend away with Hamilton, 41. Insiders said the couple shared a room in the main part of the house at Estelle Manor, which costs from £1,000 a night whilst they also enjoyed a couple's massage and dinner in a private room.

Gianni Infantino hoping to end Russia's ban - as FIFA president claims sanction has only created 'frustration and hatred'

Russia's national side and club teams have been banned from both FIFA and UEFA competitions at all levels since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but Infantino is open to the ban being lifted.

Revealed: Jude Bellingham learns severity of his hamstring injury - as Real Madrid confirm how long England star will be out for with just months until the 2026 World Cup begins

The England and Real Madrid midfielder was forced off in the 10th minute of Sunday's 2-1 La Liga victory Rayo Vallecano after pulling up while chasing a loose ball early on.

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