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• No wonder they call Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa… El Loco!

  17-01-2019 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  During one of Marcelo Bielsa’s first visits to England, Jorge Valdano, the former Real Madrid manager, realised the extent of the Argentine’s obsession with winning football matches.
  
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• Masters Snooker 2019: Ding Junhui beats Luca Brecel 6-5 - best shots

  17-01-2019 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Ding Junhui beats Luca Brecel in a thrilling match to set up a Masters semi-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan.
  
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• Masters 2019: Ding Junhui beats Luca Brecel 6-5 - best shots

  17-01-2019 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Ding Junhui beats Luca Brecel in a thrilling match to set up a Masters semi-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan.
  
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• Warren Gatland has held 'informal' talks about taking charge of the Lions for South Africa 2021 tour

  17-01-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He has led the Lions on their last two tours, a 2-1 series win over Australia in 2013 and a 1-1 draw in New Zealand in 2017, and intends to leave his role as Wales boss after this year's World Cup in Japan.
  
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• Elina Svitolina quizzed on Gael Monfils romance as Andre Agassi joins tributes to Andy Murray

  17-01-2019 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AUSSIE OPEN DIARY BY MIKE DICKSON: Svitolina was less than overjoyed to be asked about the presence of her boyfriend, French player Monfils, in the stands.
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini would sell Arnautovic if price was good for West Ham

  17-01-2019 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham have turned down an initial bid and maintain they do not want to sell their joint top-scorer, but if a satisfactory offer for the 29-year-old is received, Pellegrini will not stand in his way.
  
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• England in West Indies: Jonny Bairstow hits 98 in warm-up game

  17-01-2019 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Jonny Bairstow scores 98 on the first day of England's final warm-up match before the Test series in the West Indies.
  
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• Westwood on course for son's 18th Augusta birthday gift as Englishman enjoys return to form

  17-01-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Every father wants to impress his son with something special for an 18th birthday present, and Lee Westwood is well on his way to hitting the jackpot regarding his boy Sam.
  
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• Masters Snooker 2019: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Ding Junhui in last four

  17-01-2019 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the semi-finals of the Masters with a 6-3 win over Ryan Day and will play Ding Junhui after he beats Luca Brecel 6-5.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, January 18

  17-01-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Musselburgh, Chepstow, Kempton and Lingfield.
  
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• Bairstow bolsters case to be third man for England with classy 98 in second warm-up match

  17-01-2019 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN BARBADOS: Bairstow may remain a reluctant No 3 but he provided more evidence that he is the man to permanently fill what has been a problem position for England.
  
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• Manchester United stars and staff want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be handed the job permanently

  17-01-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United's players and coaching staff want caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be given the job on a full-time basis. The squad has been reinvigorated under Solskjaer since his arrival.
  
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• Barcelona 3-0 Levante (aggregate 4-2): Ousmane Dembele double ensures Copa del Rey win

  17-01-2019 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Barca went into the tie trailing 2-1 on aggregate following the first leg, but the France international scored two goals within a minute on the half-hour to allay any fears.
  
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• Arsenal youth coach Per Mertesacker misses his team's clash against Tottenham for NBA London

  17-01-2019 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former centre back is Arsenal's academy boss, but decided to miss his side's FA Cup clash against north London rivals Tottenham on Thursday evening.
  
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• Chelsea go all in to keep Callum Hudson-Odoi with £70,000-a-week deal

  17-01-2019 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands the club are willing to offer Hudson-Odoi a new deal worth a minimum of £50,000-per-week, rising to as much as £70,000-per-week if he meets certain targets.
  
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• Probes by the FA and EFL into Leeds United 'spying' allegations join forces 

  17-01-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The investigation into Leeds United spying on Championship rivals has intensified, with the FA and EFL joining forces. Both organisations have ongoing inquiries into Marcelo Bielsa's staff
  
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• Arsenal U18 5-2 Tottenham U18: Gunners come out on top in absorbing mini-north London derby

  17-01-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT MEADOW PARK: Inseparable after 90 minutes, it was Arsenal who romped away in extra time with goals by Xavier Amaechi, Folarin Balogun and Bukayo Saka.
  
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• Paul Pogba is not Lionel Messi... he doesn't just get free rein on the pitch

  17-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Go play. The emptiest words in football's lexicon. Messi can go play. Pogba? He's a central midfielder. There has to be discipline, or the team falls apart.
  
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• John Swift has great football intelligence but must get forward more

  17-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. He brings you his verdict in Sportsmail. 
  This week he has been looking at John Swift.
  
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• Footballers among fans at Washington Wizards v New York Knicks at O2

  17-01-2019 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LUKE AUGUSTUS AT THE O2 ARENA: Football may be the undisputed No 1 sport in England, but for one Thursday night in London, basketball reigned supreme on these shores.
  
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• Manchester United beat Juventus and PSG to sign teenage forward Noam Emeran from Ligue 1 side Amiens

  17-01-2019 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emeran is yet to make his senior debut for the Ligue 1 club, however the centre forward has already caught the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs. United have won the race for the youngster.
  
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• Masters Snooker 2019: Ding Junhui forfeits frame against Luca Brecel

  17-01-2019 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ding Junhui makes three fouls in succession to forfeit a frame in his Masters quarter-final win against Luca Brecel.
  
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• Masters 2019: Ding Junhui forfeits frame against Luca Brecel

  17-01-2019 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ding Junhui makes three fouls in succession to forfeit a frame in his Masters quarter-final win against Luca Brecel.
  
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• Eddie Jones reveals bizarre plan to play Jack Nowell at FLANKER

  17-01-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a move criticised by Sir Clive Woodward in Friday's Sportsmail, Jones claimed he is considering playing wing Jack Nowell in the back row - and also discussed fielding nine forwards!
  
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• Eddie Jones hopeful Dylan Hartley will recover, but 'grumbly' knee is putting his future in jeopardy

  17-01-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He will miss the championship opener against Ireland in Dublin on February 2 but head coach Eddie Jones is hopeful the Northampton hooker could be available to face Wales in Cardiff.
  
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• Stop the distractions, Eddie Jones, Nowell at flanker? You're not coaching Japan, this is England! 

  17-01-2019 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Make no mistake, England are one of the few teams who can go to Ireland and win — but come on Eddie Jones, stop the distractions.
  
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• Saul Alvarez v Daniel Jacobs: World middleweight unification fight set for 4 May

  17-01-2019 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  WBA and WBC middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to face IBF holder Daniel Jacobs in a unification fight on 4 May.
  
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• NBA commissioner reveals London match could be scrapped in favour of Paris clash

  17-01-2019 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NATHAN SALT AT THE O2 ARENA: The Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks were the star attractions in east London on Thursday but fans could be forced to cross the channel in 2020.
  
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• Watford boss Javi Gracia insists Abdoulaye Doucoure remains focused on club

  17-01-2019 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford manager Javi Gracia does not expect Abdoulaye Doucoure to leave the club this month. Doucoure, 26, has been the subject of speculation linking him with a move away.
  
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• Barcelona could be kicked out of Copa del Rey for ineligible player

  17-01-2019 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Levante say they will appeal to the Spanish Football Federation over an alleged ineligible player that Barca fielded in the first leg if they are knocked out, and RFEF have hinted that they may have a case.
  
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• Behind-scenes doc lifts lid on Palace star Benteke's injury recovery

  17-01-2019 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Benteke was injured in September, with his knee problem causing him to miss 20 matches, until he returned as a substitute at Watford on January 12.
  His road to recovery was documented in a film.
  
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• Barcelona vs Levante, LIVE: Follow all the action as it happens

  17-01-2019 20:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona host Levante in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 clash at the Nou Camp. You can follow all the actionas it happens with Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY. Kick-off is at 8.30pm.
  
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• Ashley Cole discusses Derby County move to reunite with Frank Lampard

  17-01-2019 20:34
  Ashley Cole has been a free agent since leaving LA Galaxy in November.Ashley Cole is in talks with Derby County with a view to joining the Championship club until the end of the season.
  
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• Macclesfield appoint former Manchester United striker Andy Cole as coach on a part-time basis 

  17-01-2019 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole has joined the coaching staff at Macclesfield, the League Two club have announced. Cole has joined Sol Campbell's staff.
  
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• Liverpool sign Andrew Robertson to a new long-term deal

  17-01-2019 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrew Robertson has signed a new long-term deal that reflects the outstanding progress he has made since establishing himself as Liverpool's first choice left-back.
  
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• Everton boss Marco Silva reveals he needs more departures before he can make any January signings

  17-01-2019 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton manager Marco Silva admits there will be more departures than arrivals this month as he has been told by the club's board that finances are not available for new signings.
  
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• Carl Frampton to discuss options with promoter Frank Warren after considering retirement  

  17-01-2019 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton will discuss his future on Thursday after considering retirement following his defeat by Josh Warrington.
  
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• Sky Bet EFL Q&A: Port Vale's Tom Pope on scoring his 100th goal for the club he supports

  17-01-2019 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pope hails from Stoke, is a Vale fan and stands on 99 goals for the club he supports. The shame is that a hamstring injury has currently postponed his chance to bring up the century.
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ryan Day to book place in Masters semi-final

  17-01-2019 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for an eighth Masters title continued as he reached the semi-finals with victory over Ryan Day.The 43-year-old recorded his 989th career ton and six half-centuries in a 6-3 win.
  
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• Till to face Masvidal on March 16 in his first match since world-title defeat by Woodley

  17-01-2019 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Darren Till will look to bounce back from his UFC welterweight title heartache when he returns to action against Jorge Masvidal at London's O2 Arena on March 16.
  
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• Ashley Cole: Derby County in talks to sign boss Frank Lampard's former Chelsea team-mate

  17-01-2019 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Derby County are in talks to sign Ashley Cole - the former England and Chelsea team-mate of boss Frank Lampard - until the end of the season.
  
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• Shane Lowry keeps lead in £5.4m HSBC Championship despite early wobble on second day in Abu Dhabi 

  17-01-2019 19:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lowry added a second round of 70 to his course record-equaling 62 on day one to post a halfway total of 12 under par, a shot ahead of former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen.
  
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• Premier League predictions: Lawro v NBA star Mario Hezonja

  17-01-2019 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on New York Knicks basketball star Mario Hezonja to predict the weekend Premier League fixtures.
  
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• Rafael Nadal orders Uber Eats meal during match as he stars in hilarious advert for takeaway company

  17-01-2019 19:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal has hilariously starred in an advert for popular food-delivery app Uber Eats as he argues with the umpire over what to eat during a match at the Australian Open.
  
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• Manchester United need to use head not heart over future of Solskjær

  17-01-2019 19:00
  Ole Gunnar Solskjær celebrates the win at Tottenham which led to calls for him to manage Manchester United on a permanent basis.
  
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• Prince Philip accident: Duke of Edinburgh 'shaken' after car crash

  17-01-2019 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Prince Philip is 'conscious but very shocked and shaken' after flipping his Land Rover near the Sandringham Estate. The Queen is by the Duke's side following the collision on the A149 in Norfolk.
  
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• Robertson signs new long-term Liverpool contract

  17-01-2019 18:58
  The Scotland international defender has been rewarded for a 2018 that has seen him become one of the top left-backs in the Premier League
  
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• Tottenham transfer news: Spurs turn to Malcom as club looks to find Harry Kane fill-in

  17-01-2019 18:55
  Tottenham Hotspur are actively looking to sign a forward on a permanent deal this January, in order to ease the pressure on a stretched squad after the injury to Harry Kane.Although the club had initially been contemplating another successive window without a purchase – this time partly influenced by Mauricio Pochettino’s general reluctance to introduce players to a tight group midseason – The Independent has been told that Kane’s ankle problem has changed the situation.
  
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• Tottenham pick up interest in Malcom as club looks to find Harry Kane fill-in

  17-01-2019 18:55
  Tottenham Hotspur are actively looking to sign a forward on a permanent deal this January, in order to ease the pressure on a stretched squad after the injury to Harry Kane.
  
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• Jess Varnish: I lost, but my stance has exposed a culture of fear

  17-01-2019 18:48
  The former track cyclist was left disappointed on Wednesday when a judge dismissed her claim that she should have been regarded as an employee of British Cycling and UK Sport and thus subject to sick pay, a pension, and the right to sue for unfair dismissal.
  
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