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• Schmidt sure Wales will be present determined front

  26-02-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ireland overcame a stubborn France side 19-9 on Saturday to move top of the Six Nations standings and stay on course for a possible title showdown against defending champions England.
  
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• Why would Roberto Mancini dance with Leicester City? 

  26-02-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: What could Roberto Mancini, or any successor to Claudio Ranieri, achieve that would match the euphoria of last year at Leicester City?
  
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• Scotland's Tim Visser targets Six Nations Engand upset

  26-02-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON AT MURRAYFIELD: None of Vern Cotter's current squad were born in 1983 but, having put Wales and Ireland to the sword, the new generation are ready to write their own history.
  
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• How Italy used 'The Fox' tactic to stump England

  26-02-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Head coach Conor O'Shea has nicknamed it 'The Fox' and revealed that Brendan Venter, the defence coach, was the mastermind. It was an entirely legitimate tactic, despite England's protestations.
  
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• Real fight back from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal

  26-02-2017 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to record a remarkable win at Villarreal, a victory that sees them return to the top of La Liga.
  
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• SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm a fan of Italy's 'anti-rucking'

  26-02-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What we did see at Twickenham was a very gutsy and clever, if ultimately unsuccessful, response from a wounded Italy side that felt under pressure.
  
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• West Ham boss Bilic feels side are starting to click

  26-02-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slaven Bilic believes his West Ham side are finally playing at their full potential following their draw at Watford, with the on and off-field problems of the early season well and truly behind them.
  
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• Mo Farah caught up in new drug row after leaked report

  26-02-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Mo Farah has again insisted he is a ‘clean athlete’ but questions remain over whether the controversial, ethically dubious use of prescription drugs had endangered his health.
  
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• Alberto Salazar former deputy at Nike Project makes claims

  26-02-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTHA KELNER: Steve Magness says his health was disregarded as Salazar, Mo Farah’s principal coach since 2011, sought to identify substances that could give athletes an edge.
  
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• Sam Allardyce plays down Benteke and Townsend spat

  26-02-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite securing a vital win in their quest to avoid relegation thanks to Patrick van Aanholt’s first Crystal Palace goal, the team-mates stood toe-to-toe in a furious exchange after the final whistle.
  
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• Manolo Gabbiadini was robbed of EFL Cup final hat-trick

  26-02-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: Southampton's quick start was spoiled by assistant referee Stuart Burt, who incorrectly indicated that Manolo Gabbiadini was in an offside position when he scored in the EFL Cup.
  
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• Everton's Romelu Lukaku pays tribute to Duncan Ferguson

  26-02-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Talk about the future was off limits. Everton striker Romelu Lukaku had no desire to discuss unsigned contracts, tweets about Champions League ambitions or anything else in the grand scheme.
  
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• Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says he can keep them steady

  26-02-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe believes steering Bournemouth out of their troubling run will be a test of ‘true leadership’ and insists he will not change his playing principles after the 2-1 loss to West Brom.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tip bets for Monday February 27 

  26-02-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Ayr, Wolverhampton and Plumpton.
  
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• Barry Geraghty to miss Cheltenham Festival

  26-02-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The rider was taken to hospital for further examination following a fall from the Nicky Henderson-trained Charli Parcs in the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle and will miss Cheltenham.
  
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• Alex Hales' broken hand scan gives Sam Billings an opening

  26-02-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Opener Alex Hales will join up with the England squad in the Caribbean this week after undergoing a scanon the broken hand he suffered during the one-day series in India, on Monday.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: How Italy baffled England at the breakdown

  26-02-2017 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former internationals Jeremy Guscott, Paul O'Connell and Jonathan Davies discuss how Italy baffled England by employing an innovative tactic at the breakdown.
  
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• Inter 1-3 Roma: Nainggolan double keeps pressure on Juve

  26-02-2017 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roma ensured their faint title dreams are still alive after Radja Nainggolan's double struck a blow to Inter Milan's Champions League hopes, while Ivan Perisic unwittingly fell foul of the law.
  
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• LaLiga: Bale, Ronaldo and Morata complete stunning turnaround as Real Madrid come back to beat Villarreal

  26-02-2017 23:02
  
  Real Madrid passed a stern test in the battle for supremacy in LaLiga by coming back to defeat Villarreal 3-2.
  
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• Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid, LA LIGA RESULT

  26-02-2017 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid will aim to go back to the top of La Liga with victory over Villarreal on Sunday evening. Join Sportsmail's BEN GROUNDS for minute-by-minute coverage of the action from El Madrigal.
  
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• Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid: Morata header seals comeback

  26-02-2017 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Real Madrid scored three goals in 19 minutes to over-turn a 2-0 deficit against Villarreal and go back to the top of La Liga.
  
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• Serie A: Nainggolan at the double as Roma storm past Inter Milan

  26-02-2017 22:50
  
  Roma completed a league double over Inter as Radja Nainggolan's stunning double led them to a deserved win at San Siro.
  
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• UK women fall to South Carolina to finish the season - Kentucky Kernel

  26-02-2017 22:45
  
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• Southampton boss Puel rues offside goal in EFL Cup final

  26-02-2017 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Claude Puel claimed that Southampton were unlucky to miss out on their first major trophy for 41 years as they left Wembley heartbroken and empty-handed.
  
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• Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid: Madrid storm back to take vital win

  26-02-2017 22:39
  
  Despite falling two goals behind in the second half, Los Blancos' stormed all the way back to take a much-needed win on the road
  
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• Whose presence rivals Roy Keane's? Read Garth's team of the week & pick your own

  26-02-2017 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who is the next nearest thing to N'Golo Kante? Whose presence at Old Trafford is like that of Roy Keane? Find out in Garth's team of the week.
  
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• Harry Kane can become a Tottenham 'legend', says Pochettino – video

  26-02-2017 22:09
  
  The Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, says Harry Kane could become a club legend, following his hat-trick in Spurs’ 4-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday. Pochettino says Spurs are still pursuing Chelsea at the top of the Premier League, and will ‘be there’ should Chelsea drop any points Harry Kane hat-trick sets the tone as Tottenham Hotspur rout Stoke Continue reading...
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic happy proving doubters wrong at Man Utd

  26-02-2017 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amid questions over whether his 35-year-old body would allow him to hit the heights he is used to in England, Ibrahimovic has responded with 26 goals in a stunning first campaign.
  
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• Man United equal Liverpool's record of 41 major trophies

  26-02-2017 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have equalled the trophy record of bitter rivals Liverpool after defeating Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley.
  
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• I believe in a clean sport - Farah's coach Salazar

  26-02-2017 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah refutes claims he may have broken anti-doping rules.
  
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• Man United news: Wayne Rooney misses out on EFL Cup final

  26-02-2017 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rooney was moments away from an introduction as Jose Mourinho turned to his veteran forward with the game at 2-2 and poised for extra time. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late winner changed all that.
  
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• Man Utd and Saints showed winning cups is still important

  26-02-2017 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT WEMBLEY STADIUM: At the full-time whistle, the men in white sank to the turf as one. Southampton should take consolation from this cruel defeat, however.
  
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• Man Utd news: Neville praises 'animal' Zlatan Ibrahimovic

  26-02-2017 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show in the EFL Cup final at Wembley and former club stalwart Phil Neville couldn't lavish enough praise on the performance of the 'absolute animal.'
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Jose Mourinho wants Man Utd striker to stay

  26-02-2017 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at the club for another year.
  
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• Andy Murray says he is 'ready to go' for Dubai Tennis Championships

  26-02-2017 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World number one Andy Murray says he is "ready to go" at the Dubai Tennis Championships after a bout of shingles.
  
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• Man U news: Jose Mourinho admits Southampton deserved more

  26-02-2017 21:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Red Devils beat Southampton 3-2 at Wembley with Ibrahimovic nodding grabbing a late winner afteropening the scoring with a sublime free-kick earlier in the game.
  
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• Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid, LA LIGA LIVE score

  26-02-2017 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid will aim to go back to the top of La Liga with victory over Villarreal on Sunday evening. Join Sportsmail's BEN GROUNDS for minute-by-minute coverage of the action from El Madrigal.
  
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• EFL Cup final 2017: Zlatan Ibrahimovic the Man United hero

  26-02-2017 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT WEMBLEY: Southampton had the better team, United the better player. The player, in fact. Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The one, the only. This was his cup, as much as theirs.
  
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• Togo footballer saves goalkeeper’s life after collision 

  26-02-2017 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A footballer turned hero during a match in the Czech Republic when he saved the life of the other team's goalkeeper after a horrific collision.
  
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• Manchester United 3-2 Southampton - PLAYER RATINGS

  26-02-2017 20:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United won the EFL Cup at Wembley thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic who delivered on the big stage. Sportsmail's Sam Cunningham assesses how both sides performed.
  
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• FA People's Cup 2017: Best goals from Sunday's first-round action

  26-02-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Get Inspired takes a look at some of the best goals from round one of the 2017 FA People's Cup on Sunday.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic outshines Paul Pogba for Man United

  26-02-2017 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT WEMBLEY: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice to help Manchester United win the EFL Cup. But world record signing Paul Pogba was again quiet on the big occasion.
  
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• Wasps 35-22 Gloucester: Jimmy Gopperth hat-trick seals win

  26-02-2017 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wasps centre Jimmy Gopperth claimed 25 points ias his team restored a six-point advantage at the top of the Aviva Premiership with a bonus-point 35-22 win over Gloucester.
  
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• Angry Jones compares Italy's tactics to infamous Aussie cricket incident

  26-02-2017 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England coach Eddie Jones says an unexpected Italy tactic "wasn't rugby" as the Six Nations champions struggle to victory.
  
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• EFL Cup: Outstanding Ibrahimovic won us the cup - Mourinho

  26-02-2017 20:20
  
  Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was grateful to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as he felt extra-time would have been a problem.
  
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• Bristol 12-11 Bath: Gavin Henson kicks all the points

  26-02-2017 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Henson kicked three penalties and dropped a goal to earn Bristol victory against his former club, with Bath's response coming from a Semesa Rokoduguni try and two Rhys Priestland penalties.
  
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• Man Utd 3-2 Southampton, League Cup final 2017 RESULT

  26-02-2017 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton had the better team, Manchester United the better player. The player, in fact. Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The one, the only. This was his cup, as much as theirs.
  
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• George Baker awake in hospital after horror St Moritz fall

  26-02-2017 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Flat jockey George Baker was reported to be awake in intensive care in hospital in Switzerland on Sunday night as he recovered from a horror fall in Switzerland.
  
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• Manchester United 3-2 Southampton: Things you missed

  26-02-2017 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Don't worry if you missed anything during the showpiece, because Sportsmail's eagle-eyed team made sure those all-important finer details were preserved for posterity.
  
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