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• Real Madrid deny they have made a £275m bid for Neymar: 'This information is outright false'

  02-07-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have made an official statement denying Spanish state television reports they have offered Paris Saint-Germain £275m for Neymar.
  
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• Latest setting for the Irish Open is one of golf's little jewels

  02-07-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: More than a quarter-century has passed since my father and I, on a family holiday, ended up at the front entrance of a little-known golf club.
  
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• Karma almost comes back to bite Thibaut Courtois

  02-07-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In Rostov, temporarily, a shock was on the cards when Japan went two goals up but Belgium fired back to break their hearts by scoring in the last minute of the match.
  
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• A nation dares to dream as England get precious chance against Colombia

  02-07-2018 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: For obvious reasons, Gareth Southgate was trying to keep a lid on it on Monday. Not much point looking forward to match seven, when you haven’t played match four yet.
  
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• Martin Keown's guide to Colombia: Cuadrado on form while Falcao has history with Stones

  02-07-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN'S GUIDE TO COLOMBIA: Ahead of England's last-16 tie against Colombia, Sportsmail's expert runs the rule over who could cause problems for Gareth Southgate's side.
  
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• Gareth Southgate insists he is ready for England's 'biggest game in 10 years' ahead of Colombia test

  02-07-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER IN MOSCOW: For Southgate, it will be the kind of examination that many feared he might not be equipped for when he was thrust into thE role.
  
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• Tennis power couple Stan Wawrinka and Donna Vekic both upset the odds in Wimbledon openers

  02-07-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURA LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Stan Wawrinka and Donna Vekic were the golden couple on Monday, as the long-term lovers sprung the two biggest surprises of the day.
  
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• Brit pair Taylor and Boulter can shine on court 14 but Garcia faces tough start

  02-07-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THE LOCKER ROOM: There is a double bill of British action on Court 14 and both Gabriella Taylor and Katie Boulter have a decent chance of victory.
  
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• England face the ultimate test as India captain Virat Kohli seeks revenge at Old Trafford

  02-07-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last time he visited Old Trafford, in 2014, the skies were grey and James Anderson swung it round corners, dismissing Kohli for nought and seven as India collapsed to an innings defeat.
  
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• Shootout mini-drama creates a theatre of screams

  02-07-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The penalty, in particular the shootout, has been so often about the fall-guy — as Gareth Southgate knows all too well — that the goalkeeper's contribution can be quickly forgotten.
  
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• Real Madrid deny making Neymar offer

  02-07-2018 23:40
  After reports in Spain suggested Real Madrid have made a world-record offer for Neymar, the LaLiga giants denied the claims.
  
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• England's five penalty takers set to step up against Colombia in Moscow 

  02-07-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  These are the five men who are ready to take penalties if England's last-16 game against Colombia goes to a dreaded shootout. Captain Harry Kane, as expected, will lead the way for the side.
  
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• 'Neymar has charmed Brazil, but annoyed the whole world' - why forward continues to divide opinion

  02-07-2018 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Neymar combines the sublime and ridiculous during Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• Naomi Broady putting 11-year LTA feud ahead of Olympics place

  02-07-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT WIMBLEDON: Naomi Broady is prepared to sacrifice her ambitions to play in the Olympics rather than compromise her long-running feud with the Lawn Tennis Association.
  
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• Court Report: All you need to know about day one at Wimbledon

  02-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: There is a great feel around the All England Club this year - even if the withdrawal of Andy Murray did dampen the first day - and many are expecting a cracker.
  
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• England players told they must belt out national anthem as Gareth Southgate encourages 'togetherness'

  02-07-2018 23:30
  England players told they must belt out national anthem as Gareth Southgate encourages 'togetherness'
  
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• England are hungry and better than ever, says former World Cup Golden Boot winner Davor Suker  

  02-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW IN NIZHY NOVGOROD: Gareth Southgate has instilled England with a new attitude, energy and desire, according to former World Cup Golden Boot winner Davor Suker.
  
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• Jamie Carragher saved by show of remorse by Sky Sports as he is set to continue his TV pundit role

  02-07-2018 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Jamie Carragher will continue as a pundit for Sky Sports next season while on a final warning from the broadcaster.
  
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• Belgium 3-2 Japan: Super-sub Chadli scores with last kick of the game

  02-07-2018 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS HATHERALL IN ROSTOV: Nacer Chadli’s dramatic 94th-minute winner - going from one end to the other in 9.94 seconds - completed an inspired comeback to break Japanese hearts.
  
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• Belgium pull off full pitch counter-attack for winning goal in 9.94 SECONDS to earn win over Japan

  02-07-2018 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Belgium took just 9.94 seconds to go from one end of the pitch to the other as they scored a last-minute winner to beat Japan 3-2 in Rostov in what proved to be a dramatic last 16 match.
  
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• World Cup 2018: England v Colombia - is football coming home?

  02-07-2018 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  As England prepare for their last-16 tie against Colombia in a World Cup full or shock exits, we ask - is football finally coming home?
  
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• Chadli's last-gasp goal completes stunning Belgium comeback v Japan - highlights & report

  02-07-2018 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Belgium complete a remarkable revival to come back from the World Cup abyss and beat Japan to reach the quarter-finals.
  
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• Willian rejects 'defensive' Brazil claims after shining in Mexico victory

  02-07-2018 22:55
  Brazil star Willian rejected claims that the Selecao were a 'defensive' side, insisting that their strength at the back comes from the balance across coach Tite's line-up.
  
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• Marouane Fellaini in from fringes as Belgium’s Hazard flatters to deceive

  02-07-2018 22:54
  Hearts sank like lost shoes in a muddy field in Manchester when the news emerged last week. Derision, resignation, bafflement: United had a perfect opportunity to rid themselves of Marouane Fellaini but instead they gave him a new contract.
  
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• Wimbledon retirement numbers slashed as lucky losers benefit from new 50-50 rule

  02-07-2018 22:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Seven players pulled out during first-round matches in 2017, the suspicion being that they were carrying injuries but went on court just to collect prize money.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Towel-wearing Elena-Gabriela Ruse collides with ball boy

  02-07-2018 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Elena-Gabriela Ruse walks onto court with a towel over her head and collides with a ball boy during her first round defeat to Agnieszka Radwanska.
  
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• GB number ones Konta & Edmund to open Wimbledon campaigns on day two

  02-07-2018 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  British number ones Johanna Konta and Kyle Edmund, along with world numbers one Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep, begin their Wimbledon campaigns on Tuesday.
  
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• Belgium's comeback against Japan can't mask the flaws in their system

  02-07-2018 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There were warning signs heading into the tournament. Kevin De Bruyne saw it coming as early as November, criticising Martinez's system following a 3-3 friendly draw with Mexico.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Belgium 3-2 Japan highlights

  02-07-2018 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Belgium complete a remarkable comeback as they come from 2-0 down to beat Japan and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• 'If he wants to lie down, he should go to bed!' – Mexico's Layun slams Neymar theatrics

  02-07-2018 22:30
  Mexico defender Miguel Layun has slammed Neymar for his antics during Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico on Monday.
  
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• Belgium complete greatest World Cup comeback in 52 years against Japan

  02-07-2018 22:29
  Not since Portugal all the way back in 1966 had a team managed to fight back from two goals down and prevail in a knockout match
  
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• Whatever happens against Colombia, don’t make it about The Gamble

  02-07-2018 22:28
  Gareth Southgate’s decision to weaken his England team still looks like a slight mis-step but this is not Euro 2016 all over again and the Colombia game must be seen in isolation
  
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• 'I couldn't be happier': Briton Katie Swan reflects on first win at Wimbledon – video

  02-07-2018 22:27
  Britain has its first player through to the second round of Wimbledon after Katie Swan beat a player ranked 165 places above her. The 19-year-old world No 204 pulled off a straight sets win against Irina-Camelia Begu. After her win, Swan told British Tennis that she 'couldn't be happier'Andy Murray is a perfectionist but his Wimbledon decision may be flawed Continue reading...
  
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• Froome expects 'confrontation' at Tour after anti-doping case dropped

  02-07-2018 22:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Chris Froome says he is expecting "confrontation out on the road" at this year's Tour de France despite his anti-doping case being dropped.
  
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• Cameron Norrie beaten in four sets by Aljaz Bedene in Wimbledon first round

  02-07-2018 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT WIMBLEDON: British No 2 Cameron Norrie succumbed to defeat at Wimbledon as the Slovenian Aljaz Bedene recovered from a first set defeat.
  
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• Belgium 3 Japan 2: Chadli seals dramatic comeback - how Twitter reacted

  02-07-2018 22:22
  2018 World CupMon 2 Jul, AT 21:26Belgium 3 Japan 2: Chadli seals dramatic comeback
  Belgium will now face Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals
  
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• Federer, Williams & GB wildcard Swan win but women’s fourth & fifth seeds fall - Wimbledon round-up

  02-07-2018 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Roger Federer and Serena Williams win their first-round Wimbledon matches, and the British challenge begins as temperatures soar.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Belgium's Nacer Chadli scores stoppage-time winner against Japan

  02-07-2018 22:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Belgium's Nacer Chadli finishes off a superb team move in the 94th minute to clinch a 3-2 win against Japan and fire them into the World Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Neymar's theatrics spark ridicule online

  02-07-2018 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Brazil's Neymar sparks ridicule online after overreacting to a challenge from Mexico's Miguel Layun during the sides' last-16 tie at the 2018 World Cup.
  
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• Chadli's last-gasp winner crowns superb Belgium comeback against Japan

  02-07-2018 21:55
  A brilliant Nacer Chadli goal crowned an astonishing Belgium comeback against Japan to set up a World Cup quarter final against Brazil.
  
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• Chadli winner crowns superb Belgium comeback against Japan

  02-07-2018 21:55
  A brilliant Nacer Chadli goal crowned an astonishing Belgium comeback against Japan to set up a World Cup quarter final against Brazil.
  
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• Dimitrov suffers Wimbledon shock as he is dumped out Wawrinka

  02-07-2018 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Swiss, whose ranking had dropped to 225 after a knee injury, fought a stubborn and determined match from the baseline to down the 27-year-old, who appeared beset by first-round nerves.
  
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• Costa at centre of penalty storm after voicing concerns about Koke

  02-07-2018 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain’s Diego Costa warned coach Fernando Hierro that Koke would miss his spot-kick against Russia according to Spanish television images.
  
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• 'Mexico can say nothing' - Tite defends Neymar amid Osorio storm

  02-07-2018 21:32
  Brazil head coach Tite jumped to the defence of star man Neymar after the forward was the central figure during Monday's 2-0 World Cup win over Mexico.
  
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• World Cup 2018, England vs Colombia: No weight of history on young team's shoulders, says Gareth Southgate

  02-07-2018 21:30
  Gareth Southgate does not want his England players to feel burdened by tournaments past when they take to pitch before their World Cup round of 16 clash with Colombia and believes his side have learned from previous failures.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: : Roger Federer fanatics, fans brave heat, epic fails & day one funnies

  02-07-2018 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the quirkier moments from day one at Wimbledon as fans brave the heat and Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki shine on Centre Court.
  
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• Roger Federer rattles off quickfire victory over Dusan Lajovic as his multi-million pound brand marches on

  02-07-2018 20:58
  Roger Federer rattles off quickfire victory over Dusan Lajovic as his multi-million pound brand marches on
  
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• Roger Federer celebrates multi-million clothing deal with quickfire victory over Dusan Lajovic

  02-07-2018 20:58
  Roger Federer celebrates multi-million clothing deal with quickfire victory over Dusan Lajovic
  
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• Gael Monfils 150mph SW19 record taken away from him due to speed gun error

  02-07-2018 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The spectators out on Court Two for the opening day were treated to a thrilling all French affair as the World No 44 Monfils came out victorious in a tightly contested match 7-6 (6) 7-5 6-4.
  
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