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• Was 1978 the DODGIEST World Cup ever? The incredible story of how Argentina swept to victory

  01-06-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT: As enticements to fix a match go, it really was right off the scale. Argentina were alleged to have offered Peru 35,000 tonnes of grain and the release of $50million for an easy ride.
  
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• Tunisia 2-2 Turkey: Tosun sent off as he makes throat-slitting gesture at fans

  01-06-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tunisia and Turkey played out an eventful 2-2 draw with Everton striker Cenk Tosun being dramatically sent off as he made a throat-slitting gesture towards fans he thought were 'attacking his father'.
  
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• George North looking for a fresh start at outside centre for Wales against South Africa

  01-06-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It took a message from his mother for George North to realise that he is no longer the boy wonder. Against South Africa in Washington on Saturday, he will be the most-capped player on the pitch.
  
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• Huddersfield sign Ben Hamer after goalkeeper is released by Leicester

  01-06-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old, whose last game for the Foxes was a 2-0 home defeat by West Ham on May 5, has played over 300 games for clubs including Charlton Athletic, Brentford and Crawley.
  
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• Ben Stokes set to miss England's one-day series against Australia with torn hamstring

  01-06-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Stokes is set to miss England’s one-day series against Australia after suffering a torn hamstring that ruled him out of the second Test against Pakistan.
  
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• Wolves complete £22m double signing of Willy Boly and Benik Afobe

  01-06-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wolves have completed a £22million double signing of Benik Afobe and Willy Boly, who had both been on loan at Molineux last season.
  
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• Kyle Edmund tipped to be a top 10 hit by John McEnroe as he prepares for Fabio Fognini clash

  01-06-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: Kyle Edmund will face one erratically behaved player at the French Open with a ringing endorsement coming his way from one of the most turbulent personalities of all.
  
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• TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Sam Curran joins the young lions on Test debut

  01-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Following their miserable winter and a nightmare at Lord's, England's Test team finally had something to smile about on day one at Headingley. Sportsmail looks at the numbers...
  
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• Why Harry Kane is the perfect man to lead England at the World Cup

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TERRY VENABLES: Kane is the very best man to lead England's World Cup campaign. There is no doubt in my mind about his suitability for the most important job in Gareth Southgate's squad.
  
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• The Derby 2018: It's very hard to look past red-hot favourite Saxon Warrior

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WINNERS ENCLOSURE WITH NICOLA McGEADY: The Derby has been known to throw up a few surprises but this year it is very hard to look pastSaxon Warrior.
  
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• Raheem Sterling on thin ice after his late show... now he must deliver

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Gareth Southgate had just made a joke about World Cup bingo on his office wall. It was, he said, all the things he could expect to happen during the build-up to a major tournament.
  
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• Jesse Lingard: Key to World Cup success is in England players' heads

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United star will be rewarded for his excellent performances against Holland and Italy in March with another place in the starting line-up against Nigeria on Saturday.
  
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• Jamie Redknapp's big match preview: Dele Alli has to play over Jesse Lingard as he is more talented

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: Southgate has a decision to make over whether to play Alli or Lingard. If he wants an attacking approach he could pick both but I think he will be more conservative.
  
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• Fred set to have Manchester United medical ahead of £52.2m move to Old Trafford  

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United believe they have won the race for Fred - with the Brazilian midfielder likely to undergo a medical next week. The midfielder has been in talks since January,
  
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• Frankie Dettori: You never lose the buzz for Derby day

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I’m buzzing. It’s Investec Derby day and I ‘Haz’ a genuine chance of getting in the shake-up and maybe even winning the great race for a third time.
  
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• FA directors reject English Schools Football Association call to help pick diversity candidate

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: FA directors have turned down a request for an extraordinary degree of positive discrimination in choosing schools football representatives.
  
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• Chelsea's future looks bleak as ex-chief executive who sold club to Roman Abramovich fears meltdown

  01-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are facing life without a new stadium, top manager or star player if the row over Roman Abramovich’s visa rumbles on, the club’s former chief executive claimed on Friday.
  
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• Egypt 0-0 Colombia: Pharaohs badly miss Mohamed Salah in goalless draw

  01-06-2018 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If Egypt are to succeed at their first World Cup since 1990, it looks crucial that they get Mo Salah fit. The Liverpool forward remains a doubt after a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final. 
  
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• Harry Kane celebrates Team South victory over Team North in England training ground contest

  01-06-2018 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A team comprised of England players hailing from southern areas - plus Warrington-born Lingard - emerged victorious from a game against their northern counterparts on Friday.
  
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• England Under 21s 4-0 Qatar Under 21s: Young Lions dominate but missed out on chance to top Group A

  01-06-2018 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England Under 21s thrashed Qatar Under 21s 4-0 but missed out on the chance to top Group A as Rangers manager Steven Gerrard watched from the stands.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Why I might make a comeback to the cricket field

  01-06-2018 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After their Lord's nightmare, England were much improved on day one at Headingley as they dominated Pakistan. DAVID LLOYD takes us through his own unique perspective of the action...
  
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• Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad respond to criticism timely reminder of class at Headingley

  01-06-2018 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT HEADINGLEY: During his time as England captain Michael Vaughan was known as a motivator of men. He has retained the knack as a pundit.
  
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• Summer of Cricket: Waqar Younis on Headingley Test

  01-06-2018 20:51
  Pakistan cricket legend Waqar Younis talks to Daniel Norcross after a chastening opening day of the second Test for the visitors.
  
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• It will take a long time to find another Cook, Broad or Anderson... critics should be careful

  01-06-2018 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN'S DAILY DOSSIER: Those who think it might be time for three of the greats of the English game to be eased towards the Test exit door should be careful what they wish for.
  
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• Nigeria gear up for England friendly as ground staff test waterlogged Wembley pitch

  01-06-2018 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nigeria kicked off preparations for their friendly against England with a splash as the Wembley ground staff deemed the drenched pitch usable for their training session.
  
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• Argentina put through double session at Barcelona's training ground

  01-06-2018 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina stepped up their World Cup preparations on Friday as Lionel Messi and his team-mates were put through a double training session at Barcelona's Joan Gamper training ground.
  
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• Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and touring party pose for England team photo at Pennyhill Park

  01-06-2018 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's 34-man squad (minus Brad Shields) tasked with winning their country's first tour of South Africa, posed for a squad photo at Pennyhill Park. 
  
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• Turmoil at Chelsea: owner annoyed, players unsettled, manager in limbo

  01-06-2018 19:50
  Chelsea’s owner of 15 years, Roman Abramovich, pulled the plug on the £1bn redevelopment of Stamford Bridge on Thursday having grown infuriated by the Home Office delaying the renewal of his investor’s visa, a move born of heightened tensions between Britain and Russia.
  
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• England dominate day one of second Test against Pakistan at Headingley

  01-06-2018 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT HEADINGLEY: Crisis, what crisis? This was more like it from England, with ball, bat and in the field, as they put the horrors of Lord’s behind them in an emphatic start.
  
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• World Rugby bail out USA as they lose millions on Wales v South Africa

  01-06-2018 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: As Sportsmail reported in April, the company who have put on the match - Rugby International Marketing (RIM) - has been in dire straits.
  
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• The story behind Manchester United's FA Cup final defeat by Chelsea

  01-06-2018 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN - SPECIAL REPORT: When Manchester United lost the FA Cup Final to Chelsea there was no inquest, no rallying call. Instead, Jose Mourinho had a quiet word with each of his players.
  
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• Moto GP rider Michele Pirro suffers horrific 210mph crash during practice at Italian Grand Prix

  01-06-2018 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spectators were left in a state of shock on Friday after seeing Moto GP rider Michele Pirro suffer a horrific crash during practice at the Italian Grand Prix.
  
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• Russia 2018: Pat Nevin on how England's pace in attack will be crucial at World Cup

  01-06-2018 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC analyst Pat Nevin looks at England’s chances of World Cup success, and asks whether they may consider not starting skipper Harry Kane in certain games.
  
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• Swansea delayed in announcing Graham Potter as new boss after Ostersunds fail to agree compensation

  01-06-2018 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea's attempts to appoint Graham Potter have been delayed over a compensation wrangle with Ostersunds - but the Welsh club expect to wrap up the deal in the coming days.
  
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• Super Eagles feeling heat as Gernot Rohr yet to finalise World Cup squad

  01-06-2018 19:00
  Nigeria’s players go through their paces in training at Wembley.The main event will kick off in a couple of weeks but for Nigeria Saturday’s meeting with England is more than a warm-up.For some Super Eagles, at least, the heat is really on.
  
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• France have 'everything' needed to win World Cup, claims Trezeguet

  01-06-2018 18:45
  David Trezeguet believes France can win the World Cup in Russia as the current side have "everything" required.
  
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• Former Spurs starlet William Troost-Ekong targets a return to England

  01-06-2018 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Tottenham youth player William Troost-Ekong has opened up on the incredible journey that has led to him playing against England for Nigeria at Wembley on Saturday.
  
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• Caroline Wozniacki eases past Pauline Parmentier in straight-sets to cruise into fourth round

  01-06-2018 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki whizzed into the fourth round of the French Open with a brutal 6-0 6-3 demolition of local favourite Pauline Parmentier on Friday.
  
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• Zinedine Zidane: Test your knowledge of the former Real Madrid manager's achievements

  01-06-2018 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  How did Zinedine Zidane stack up against rivals and former Real Madrid managers? Take our quiz to find out.
  
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• PICTURE SPECIAL: Sportsmail's guide to the 12 stunning stadiums in use at the 2018 World Cup

  01-06-2018 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the World Cup now a matter of days away, Sportsmail is on hand to bring you up to speed with all 12 stadiums in use this summer and what to expect from each.
  
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• Hugo Lloris urges Paul Pogba to guide France to 2018 World Cup glory

  01-06-2018 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pogba has come under fire at Manchester United this season and was even dropped by boss Jose Mourinho in the second half of the campaign after a string of disappointing performances.
  
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• Williams sisters produce excellent display to beat Flipkens and Errani in French Open

  01-06-2018 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams's French Open fairytale continued as she and sister Venus moved into the third round of the ladies doubles.
  
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• Chelsea eye up Butland as possible replacement for Thibaut Courtois

  01-06-2018 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are ready to revive their interest in Stoke City's Jack Butland should Thibaut Courtois leave this summer. The Blues are bracing themselves for a bid from Real Madrid.
  
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• Djokovic overcomes frustration to beat Roberto Bautista Agut in French Open

  01-06-2018 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A furious bout of racket smashing proved cathartic for Novak Djokovic as he moved into the last sixteen of the French Open. The former world number one laid waste to his implement
  
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• BBC presenter Gabby Logan pictured on crutches after knee surgery

  01-06-2018 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It seems the BBC has an injury doubt of its own after presenter Gabby Logan was spotted on crutches and in a knee brace on Friday. Logan is set to play a pivotal role in the BBC's coverage in Russia.
  
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• Leckie scores twice as Socceroos beat Czech Republic 4-0

  01-06-2018 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia cruised to a 4-0 win against the Czech Republic on Friday, giving the Socceroos a much-needed confidence boost ahead of this month's World Cup
  
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• Zidane wrote emotional WhatsApp message to tell Real Madrid players he was quitting

  01-06-2018 17:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He leaves behind the most trophy-laden period of the club's modern history, having won nine trophies during his two-and-a-half year reign, including three consecutive Champions Leagues.
  
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• Djokovic battles through to book Verdasco showdown

  01-06-2018 17:24
  Novak Djokovic will meet Fernando Verdasco in the last 16 at Roland Garros after overcoming Roberto Bautista Agut.
  
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