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• Manchester United and Liverpool face hooligan threat 

  24-08-2017 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool, Manchester United and UEFA will work closely ahead of their Champions League group games on successive nights in Moscow amid fears over Russian hooligans.
  
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• Who is Nathaniel Chalobah and why did he quit Chelsea?

  24-08-2017 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nathaniel Chalobah is in line to become the fourth Watford player to represent England at senior level — after Luther Blissett, John Barnes and Ben Foster — and first since 2007.
  
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• Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to reject contract

  24-08-2017 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal are facing the prospect of having to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this month. The Gunners have now made a final contract offer to him worth £180,000-per-week.
  
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• SECRET SCOUT: Reading's Liam Kelly has energy and attitude

  24-08-2017 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SECRET SCOUT:A chunky 5ft 6in player, Liam Kelly showed energy and attitude in a three-man midfield with the benefit of an anchorman sitting at the base of the triangle.
  
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• No excuses for West Indies not to do basics well v England

  24-08-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN:Some of the comparisons between this West Indies side and the team who once ruled cricket have been totally unfair. The decline of their Test team didn’t begin last week.
  
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• Winger standing in the way of England and World Cup glory

  24-08-2017 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If England are to defend their World Cup crown they will need to stop Wonder Woodman. There is a superhero on the New Zealand wing and she has taken the women’s World Cup by storm.
  
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• England must go for jugular vs West Indies - Joe Root 

  24-08-2017 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: The reality is that it is a question of when rather than if England win at Headingley and wrap up the series, because West Indies do not have the quality to upset the odds.
  
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• Boxing won't die if Conor McGregor beats Floyd Mayweather

  24-08-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL IN LAS VEGAS: The sub-plot for Saturday's bout reads that boxing is fighting for its life against the rise of mixed martial arts fanaticism. The fighters do not see it like that.
  
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• Your all-time Premier League XI - revealed

  24-08-2017 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Rio or Vincent? Frank or Stevie? Sergio or Thierry? Who has made the cut for your all-time Premier League XI?
  
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• Behind the scenes of Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

  24-08-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS YOUNG IN LAS VEGAS: Sky Sports invited Sportsmail along to Thursday morning's broadcast, to get an insight into what it takes to televise this weekend's Sky Box Office production.
  
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• MARTIN SAMUEL: Where will Zlatan Ibrahimovic fit in?

  24-08-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: On paper it looks unstoppable, in reality Ibrahimovic’s reintroduction will need all of Mourinho’s man management and coaching skills.
  
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• Enable records fourth successive Group One victory at York

  24-08-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dettori joked that he was facing some nervous ‘sleepless nights’ ahead of the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe after Enable cemented her position as red-hot favourite with another win on Thursday,
  
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• York Festival: Sam Turner and Hayley Turner with best bets

  24-08-2017 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The fairer sex has dominated the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes in recent times and LADY AURELIA (York, 3.35) could uphold their success.
  
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• Champions League: group-by-group analysis | Marcus Christenson

  24-08-2017 23:19
  Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all look likely to reach the last 16 but Tottenham have been dealt a harsh hand with favourites Real MadridBenfica, Basel, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow Continue reading...
  
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• Sigurdsson wonder strike seals Everton's Europa League group spot

  24-08-2017 23:00
  Gylfi Sigurdsson's stunner and Jordan Pickford's penalty save highlighted Everton's progress in the Europa League.
  
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• Hajduk Split 1-1 Everton: Gylfi Sigurdsson hits wondergoal

  24-08-2017 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN SPLIT: That is why Ronald Koeman went to Iceland.
  With Everton’s first leg advantage down to one and the visitors on the ropes at a hostile stadium, Gylffi Sigurdsson struck.
  
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• Mo Farah claims 5,000m victory in his final track race

  24-08-2017 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Mo Farah won his final track race at the Diamond League final in Zurich after clinching victory in a closely-fought 5,000 metres. He crossed the line in 13 minutes 06.05 seconds in a tight finish.
  
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• Chelsea players take on speed guns in training

  24-08-2017 22:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea players went up against speed guns in training with Eden Hazard and Co testing out their dribbling skills and agility during a routine training session at Cobham on Thursday.
  
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• Why betting on Mayweather vs McGregor is cause for concern

  24-08-2017 21:43
  Liam Happe on why the world's most expensive boxing clash ever might be one to avoid at the bookies
  
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• Hajduk Split v Everton LIVE

  24-08-2017 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the Europa League group stages as they take on Hajduk Split. Join Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY for live updates from the match.
  
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• Lawro's predictions v Logan Lucky star Tatum

  24-08-2017 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Lawrenson takes on Lucky Logan actor Channing Tatum in the next round of Premier League matches.
  
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• Chelsea Champions League verdict: Blues draw Atletico

  24-08-2017 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea will have to beat Atletico Madrid to top spot in Group C after they were drawn alongside Diego Simeone's La Liga giants, Roma and Champions League newcomers Qarabag.
  
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• Michael Schumacher son to mark anniversary of first F1 win

  24-08-2017 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Schumacher's son will mark the 25th anniversary of his father's first Formula One win by driving demonstration laps ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
  
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• Slaven Bilic unsympathetic to Rafa Benitez's transfer woes

  24-08-2017 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The two managers meet at St James’ Park on Saturday. Bilic has gone quietly about his business in the transfer window, Benitez has moaned that he is not getting the players he wants.
  
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• West Brom to pip Crystal Palace to Oliver Burke transfer

  24-08-2017 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The RB Leipzig winger arrived for a medical at West Brom on Thursday in a blow to Frank de Boer’s plans at Crystal Palace. Tony Pulis has been looking to add to his attacking options.
  
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• Champions League Draw analysis: Tottenham Hotspur group of death plus Liverpool FC, Manchester City and Manchester United

  24-08-2017 20:24
  Champions League Draw analysis: Tottenham Hotspur group of death plus Liverpool FC, Manchester City and Manchester United
  
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• Arsenal star Jack Wilshere sees red card ban reduced

  24-08-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Wilshere's ban for his red card in Arsenal's Under 23 match with Manchester City has been reduced to two games on appeal. The midfielder reacted angrily to a foul from Tyreke Wilson.
  
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• Courtney Bruce: the bashful kid who now has Sharni Layton-sized shoes to fill | Erin Delahunty

  24-08-2017 20:00
  The emerging Diamond has the daunting task of replacing one of the world’s best netballers but having worked on finding her voice on court, she’s ready to do soThey call them sliding door moments; flashes in time that shift lives. For emerging netball star Courtney Bruce the first came a decade ago, when her parents insisted she give netball another go after she dropped out of the sport due to crippling shyness and a fledgling athletics career, where she excelled at high jump.Then, l
  
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• Manchester City Champions League draw verdict

  24-08-2017 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will be hoping to fare a lot better in Europe's elite competition this season after they were knocked out in the round of 16 last term by Ligue 1 champions Monaco.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to UEFA Best Player

  24-08-2017 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to win the UEFA Best Player in Europe award three times as he was handed the coveted prize for the 2016-17 campaign on Thursday.
  
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• Champions League group stage draw in full – video report

  24-08-2017 19:40
  Chelsea and Tottenham have been given tough assignments in the Champions League while Manchester United and Liverpool, both returning to the competition this year, may be somewhat relieved following the group stage draw on Thursday. Manchester City too will be looking to improve on last year's run to the last-16. Here's the draw in fullChampions League group stage: Chelsea and Tottenham handed tough drawsContinue reading...
  
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• Manchester United Champions League draw verdict

  24-08-2017 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Red Devils were absent from Europe's premier club competition last season but are back after winning the Europa League. Sportsmail takes a look at what lies in wait in Group A.
  
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• Tottenham Champions League group draw verdict: Tough task

  24-08-2017 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After the Champions League group draw, Sportsmail assesses each of Tottenham's opponents, based on their key men and the level of threat they pose to Mauricio Pochettino's men.
  
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• Liverpool Champions League draw verdict:

  24-08-2017 19:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool will have to overcome Spartak Moscow, Sevilla and Maribor to book a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League this season.
  
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• Barcelona agree £138m deal to sign Ousmane Dembele 

  24-08-2017 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona are finally on the brink of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele.
  
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• Champions League draw: Tottenham drawn with Real Madrid

  24-08-2017 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have been handed the toughest draw of the five Premier League sides in the Champions League with holders Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund alongside them in Group H.
  
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• Champions League group stage draw LIVE: Follow the action

  24-08-2017 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Champions League features no less than five English sides thanks to Manchester United's victory in the Europa League. Follow all the action with Sportsmail as the draw gets underway.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs for Man United: Full transcript

  24-08-2017 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he turned down offers from other clubs to re-sign for Manchester United and has welcomed the arrival of Romelu Lukaku.
  
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• Barcelona agree £138million deal to sign Ousmane Dembele 

  24-08-2017 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona are finally on the brink of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele.
  
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• Transfer window spending record smashed

  24-08-2017 18:29
  Premier LeagueThu 24 Aug, AT 17:29Transfer window spending record smashed
  A week before the transfer deadline, Premier League clubs have splashed out £1.17bn
  
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• Neymar confirms plans for legal action against Barcelona

  24-08-2017 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reports in the Spanish media said Neymar had filed a lawsuit via FIFA against Barca for an unpaid loyalty bonus of £24m, which was in the last deal signed with the Catalan side last year.
  
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• EFL competition: Win one of 30 pairs of season tickets

  24-08-2017 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new football season has just begun, and Sportsmail are marking the occasion with an exciting giveaway to fans of Championship, League One and League Two clubs.
  
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• England's Sarah Hunter hasn't touched the World Cup trophy

  24-08-2017 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England captain Sarah Hunter posed with the World Cup trophy alongside Black Ferns skipper Fiao’o Fa’amausilion Thursday as the two teams prepare for battle.
  
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• A moment that will give hope to cold-shouldered big-club squad-padding

  24-08-2017 17:49
  In today’s Fiver: heaven, hell, Matt Le Tissier, Big Cup draw, and the weird world of modern football There was a time – a long time – when good English players at unfashionable clubs would get repeatedly and demoralisingly ignored by England managers, who would then scramble to call them up the moment they took the fancy of a big team. Think, perhaps, of Paul Gascoigne, star of Newcastle’s midfield but ignored until a fortnight after his Tottenham debut, or Phil Jones, a
  
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• West Brom launch £15m bid for Palace target Oliver Burke

  24-08-2017 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON JONES - TRANSFER COLUMN: Oliver Burke was due to hold talks with West Brom on Thursday though Palace are still in the hunt with a move to London appealing.
  
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• Liverpool cruise, Wilshere bruise and tunnel views – Football Weekly Extra

  24-08-2017 17:41
  Cambridge United’s third most famous fan Max Rushden is joined for Football Weekly Extra by Guardian football editor Marcus Christenson, Shay Given apologist Paul Doyle and rally-driving commentator Philippe AuclairRate, review, share and on iTunes, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter & EmailCambridge United’s third most famous fan Max Rushden is joined for Football Weekly Extra by Guardian football editor Marcus Chr
  
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• Mayweather vs McGregor All Access: X must-see moments

  24-08-2017 17:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are masters of their craft but also incredibly talented promoters. Sportsmail takes a look back at the top 10 highlights from the All Access show.
  
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• Barcelona target Coutinho doing everything to move: Pique

  24-08-2017 17:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pique said: ‘I think players still want to join Barcelona, and they are showing that as is the case with Coutinho and Dembele. One by putting in a transfer request and the other with his actions.'
  
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• Kylian Mbappe in France squad for World Cup qualifiers

  24-08-2017 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mbappe was linked with a potential move to the Premier League - and then Real Madrid - for much of the current window but he now appears destined to stay in Ligue 1 by joining PSG.
  
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