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• Sportsmail takes a look back at the 10 most controversial moments in World Cup history

  03-06-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the biggest prize in football at stake this summer at the World Cup, controversy is never far away. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the 10 most controversial moments in the tournament's history.
  
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• Racegoers ejected from Hexham after fight breaks out in latest case of racecourse violence

  03-06-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A group of young men were photographed trading blows at the traditionally quiet Northumberland track with reports on social media that more than 20 people were fighting in the car park.
  
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• Nasser Hussain rates England players after Test win over Pakistan

  03-06-2018 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's NASSER HUSSAIN has marked every England player out of 10 based on their performance at Headingley where they beat Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs.
  
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• Matchday programmes have lost some charm but it's not time to write their final chapter 

  03-06-2018 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The match was barely over when Arsenal promised a reprint for the match-day programme which had been stylishly rebranded to honour Arsene Wenger.
  
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• Gatland hits out at Premiership Rugby's decision to stop Adams from featuring against South Africa

  03-06-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Warren Gatland has slammed Premiership Rugby’s decision to block Josh Adams from playing in Wales’s victory over South Africa as ‘a sad indictment of the game’s politics’.
  
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• Spain 1-1 Switzerland: David de Gea commits rare mistake in friendly draw

  03-06-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: A rare error from Manchester United keeper David de Gea meant Spain failed to sign off with a win before they fly to Russia as one of the World Cup favourites.
  
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• MARTIN SAMUEL: Stop the diving Raheem Sterling... Gareth Southgate needs cool heads

  03-06-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Saturday morning at the Grove hotel. Southgate holds a team meeting with his England players. He discusses VAR and the possibility of retrospective action at the World Cup
  
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• GRAHAM POLL: Raheem Sterling could be a marked man in Russia

  03-06-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: There is no point in trying to con the referee by diving at this summer's World Cup. The introduction of VAR for the tournament means players simply won't get away with it any more.
  
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• Sam Curran becomes only second player in Test history to be out for his age on his birthday

  03-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England’s win here means Pakistan still haven’t won a series in this country since 1996. But this was their third draw out of five in that time, including a thrilling 2-2 in 2016.
  
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• England's variation in their attack gave them the edge against Pakistan

  03-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England were given a good lead by Anderson and Stuart Broad, but also had variation in their attack, with the left-arm angle of Curran and the off-breaks of Dom Bess.
  
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• Andy Murray set to end silence on injury

  03-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios, Heather Watson and Dan Evans are in action at the Surbiton Trophy this week as the professional grass-court season leading into Wimbledon begins.
  
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• Real Madrid give up in their pursuit of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino 

  03-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid want to make a speedy appointment to replace Zinedine Zidane after accepting defeat in their pursuit of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.
  
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• Keep it clean! England manager Gareth Southgate warns his squad over new card law ahead of World Cup

  03-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Gareth Southgate has warned his players that on-field discipline needs to be at all-time high after the introduction of tough new regulations for this summer’s World Cup.
  
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• England boss Gareth Southgate hails 'intelligent' Dele Alli... but wants more from the Tottenham man

  03-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Tactics and formations matter, but every bit as important, Roy Keane once argued, is getting the best players on the pitch. Gareth Southgate seems to share that view.
  
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• Declan Rice vents frustration at claims he could switch allegiance from Ireland to England 

  03-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice says the debate surrounding his international future is ‘a load of c**p’ after West Ham co-owner David Gold said he could be a future England star.
  
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• Saudi Arabia 0-3 Peru: Paolo Guerrero nets twice as La Blanquirroja dominate

  03-06-2018 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A brace from Paolo Guerrero after a finestrike from Andre Carillo saw Peru cruise past Saudi Arabia at the AFG Arena in St Gallan, Switzerland on Sunday evening..
  
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• Peter Crouch shoots football into basketball net then sends message to Gareth Southgate

  03-06-2018 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A barefoot Crouch nailed a 20-yard shot into a basketball net during a garden kickabout... and a pal caught it camera. Stoke striker Crouch posted the video to Twitter and mentioned Southgate.
  
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• Costa Rica 3-0 Northern Ireland: Joel Campbell shines in easy victory

  03-06-2018 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Only Germany and Croatia had previously beaten Michael O'Neill's men by more than one goal since November 2014, but Los Ticos scored twice from Campbell's corners.
  
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• Real Madrid Legends 2-1 Arsenal Legends: Raul rolls back the years with a superb header

  03-06-2018 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The old adage 'form is temporary andclass is permanent' appeared to ring true after Raul put on a man-of-the-match display to help Real Madrid Legends overcome Arsenal Legends.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo jets off with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez from Malaga airport

  03-06-2018 21:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He travelled to Marbella this week to celebrate his fifth Champions League triumph with Rodriguez and family and friends and was snapped heading out for a jaunt on the high seas earlier in the week.
  
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• Fred set to undergo Manchester United medical on Monday ahead of move

  03-06-2018 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fred is expected to complete his £53m move to Manchester United in the next 24 hours after he left Brazil's camp to undergo a medical. Hhe will become United's first signing of the summer.
  
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• Burn photos of Lionel Messi if he plays in Israel vs Argentina friendly, says Palestinian football chief

  03-06-2018 20:39
  The head of the Palestinian football federation is calling on Arab and Muslim sports fans to burn photos and T-shirts of Lionel Messi if he attends a friendly match between Argentina and Israel next weekend.
  
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• Joe Root says criticism inspired his side's innings victory over Pakistan

  03-06-2018 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT HEADINGLEY: England's victory halted a run of eight games without a win, six of which ended in defeat. And it eased pressure on Test coach Trevor Bayliss
  
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• Mario Balotelli does not need Italy armband to be a role model

  03-06-2018 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking ahead of a friendly against Holland on Monday night, Italy striker Balotelli explained: 'I'm here to score goals. You can also be a role model without wearing the armband.'
  
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• Free to access and fun to listen to: why football podcasts are on the rise

  03-06-2018 20:00
  The podcast scene is booming and for some they have become the destination for football discourse. But increasingly would-be podders want to stand out from the crowdDuring Brendan Rodgers’ final, full season in charge of Liverpool, a rumour did the rounds suggesting he had started listening to podcasts made by the club’s supporters. Results were going badly and as criticism of the manager and his players rose, Rodgers, it was said, became increasingly keen to know what those who watc
  
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• Brodie Retallick adds to injury woes as All Blacks face test of depth ahead of France opener

  03-06-2018 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks likely to face a severe test of his squad's depth for the first test against France next week after a string of injuries
  
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• Real Madrid legends vs Arsenal legends, LIVE score

  03-06-2018 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There is a Sunday treat for supporters of Real Madrid and Arsenal as some of the two club'sgreatest ever players go head-to-head at the Bernabeu in aid of charity.
  
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• Samuel Umtiti extends Barcelona deal until 2023 as France defender rejects interest from Man United

  03-06-2018 19:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Samuel Umtiti has signed a five-year contract extension at Barcelona having rejected interest from Manchester United. Umtiti did have a release clause of around £53m, tempting United.
  
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• Williams v Sharapova – Five of their best matches ahead of French Open clash

  03-06-2018 19:34
  Serena Williams will look to extend her winning streak over Maria Sharapova when the pair meet at the French Open.
  
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• Djokovic cruises into record 12th Roland Garros quarter-final

  03-06-2018 19:32
  Fernando Verdasco was no match for Novak Djokovic, who eased into a ninth straight French Open quarter-final.
  
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• Novak Djokovic overcomes Fernando Verdasco in straight sets to reach quarter-finals of French Open 

  03-06-2018 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The scoreboard says this match was three sets, but really it was two games.
  Once Novak Djokovic had survived two mini-epics in the first three games of the match,
  
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• Challenge Cup: St Helens 25-22 Hull FC highlights

  03-06-2018 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as St Helens beat holders Hull FC in the Challenge Cup quarter-final to reach the last four of the competition.
  
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• Axed Belgium star Radja Nainggolan admits it's 'tough' to turn down women at parties

  03-06-2018 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Roma star, who recently called time on his international career after being snubbed by Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, revealed his status as a footballer attracts attention from women.
  
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• England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to end eight-game winless streak and level series

  03-06-2018 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT HEADINGLEY: England completed a crushing victory within three days against Pakistan here at Headingley today to record their first win in nine Tests.
  
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• Brazil 2-0 Croatia: Neymar makes goal-scoring return as the Selecao win World Cup warm-up friendly

  03-06-2018 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The routine was just as you will have remembered it: head bowed, hands pointing to heaven before blessing himself then breaking into a sprint.
  
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• Mo Salah steps up recovery from shoulder injury for World Cup with resistance workout

  03-06-2018 18:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool star Mohamed Salah provided Egypt with a fresh fitness boost as he aims to return from injury in time to play in the World Cup. The forward had 'god feelings' after a shoulder resistance workout.
  
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• Sarfraz proud despite Headingley defeat

  03-06-2018 18:49
  Sarfraz Ahmed praised the character of his Pakistan side despite their heavy defeat to England at Headingley.
  
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• Pint-sized TMS: England beat Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs

  03-06-2018 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  England storm to victory over Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to win the second Test and draw the series 1-1.
  
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• Alexander Zverev falling deeper in love with Yorkshire accent at French Open – video

  03-06-2018 18:44
  Alexander Zverev has said that he is “falling in love” with radio broadcaster Jonathan Pinfield’s Yorkshire accent “more everyday” after the pair went viral for their press conference exchange on Wednesday.‘I didn’t understand a word’: Zverev entranced by reporter’s Yorkshire accentThe second seed recovered to win from two-sets-to-one down for a third consecutive match at the French Open on Sunday. The 21-year-old German edged out Russia&rsqu
  
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• Olesen edges out Molinari to win Italian Open

  03-06-2018 18:40
  Francesco Molinari missed out on claiming back-to-back titles on the European Tour as he finished second to Thorbjorn Olesen.
  
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• Root confident England can beat India after Pakistan victory

  03-06-2018 18:39
  England's confidence-boosting win over Pakistan sets them up to battle India later this year, says Joe Root.
  
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• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain greets fans at Anfield before tracking Dejan Lovren with own 'player-cam'

  03-06-2018 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continued his long road to recovery from his knee injury by enjoying a day out in the sun at Anfield to watch Brazil's friendly with Croatia.
  
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• Neymar returns from injury for Brazil against Croatia at Anfield

  03-06-2018 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The world's most expensive footballer, who cost PSG £198million when they signed him from Barcelona last summer, had been out of action since fracturing a metatarsal in his right foot.
  
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• Billy Joe Saunders in line for Canelo or Gennady Golovkin fight after Martin Murray withdrawal

  03-06-2018 18:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Both Canelo and unified middleweight champion Triple G are targeting Saunders as their preferred alternative opponent as their rematch negotiations near collapse.
  
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• Thorbjorn Olesen edges out home favourite Francesco Molinari to claim Italian Open title 

  03-06-2018 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thorbjorn Olesen produced an impressive display to hold his nerve and claim the fifth European Tour title of his career as Italy's Francesco Molinari came up short
  
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• Ben Stokes set to miss England one-day matches after suffering hamstring tear

  03-06-2018 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Injured England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss next weekend's one-day international against Scotland and will be replaced in the squad by uncapped batsman Dawid Malan.
  
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• Jos Buttler completely justified his Test return in England victory over Pakistan

  03-06-2018 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: The selection of Jos Buttler for this series has been a massive tick for Ed Smith. The most notable thing is that Buttler has not been playing in one-day mode.
  
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