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• Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refuses to discuss Gareth Bale future

  05-05-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Head coach Zidane refused to discuss Bale's future after the Welshman was left out of the matchday squad as Real Madrid claimed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Villarreal on Sunday.
  
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• ‘I was determined I would beat injury and it would not beat me': Ruby Walsh on why he had to retire 

  05-05-2019 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MARCUS TOWNEND: Ruby Walsh pulls up his trouser leg to reveal a shin with a bump the size of an egg on the side, the result of breaking his right leg five times.
  
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• Insigne tucks home 98th-minute penalty to secure second spot for Napoli

  05-05-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pavoletti had put the Sardinian side in front in the second half but Dries Mertens' header for Napoli five minutes from time levelled the scores before Insigne converted the late winner from the spot.
  
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• Simon Grayson: My Leicester team won at Man City but still went down!

  05-05-2019 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first time the clubs met in the Premier League era, in January 1995, Leicester won in Manchester. The transformation in both clubs makes it feel a lot longer than 24 years ago.
  
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• Sexism row mars W Series opener as two mechanics claim they were axed because they are women  

  05-05-2019 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: W Series, the first women-only motor racing championship, has been rocked by a sex discrimination claim on its opening weekend.
  
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• Celtic launch shock move for Jose Mourinho with Roma and Lyon linked

  05-05-2019 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic have launched a sensational move to lure Jose Mourinho as their new manager. Sportsmail understands the Scottish champions have made an offer to Mourinho, who is mulling over it.
  
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• Liverpool’s fighters are slugging it out right to the final bell

  05-05-2019 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was the day before the start of the season when Jurgen Klopp conjured a colourful analogy to set the tone. Liverpool, Klopp explained, were Rocky Balboa to Manchester City's Ivan Drago.
  
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• Klopp's Liverpool are an F1 car... now for the chequered flag?

  05-05-2019 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It’s like driving a Formula One car. Rafa Benitez has plenty of metaphors to describe competing with the strongest teams in Premier League history.
  
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• 'I'm getting better with age - like a wine!': Salomon Rondon wants to stay at Newcastle next season

  05-05-2019 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Salomon Rondon says he is getting better with age and wants to return to Newcastle United next season. The West Brom loanee scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season on Saturday.
  
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• Hermosa wins the 1000 Guineas to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a weekend double at Newmarket

  05-05-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Irish trainer landed a fifth Qipco 1,000 Guineas with 14-1 shot Hermosa on Sunday, a day after landing the 2,000 Guineas for the 10th time with Magna Grecia.
  
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• Ex-Liverpool man Conor Coady vows to gatecrash Anfield party

  05-05-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Coady may have allowed himself a little hyperbole when claiming he has received 'millions' of requests for tickets but he is straight as can be about spoiling any potential party at Anfield.
  
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• You've seen the last of certain Man United players, says Solskjaer

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE JOHN SMITH'S STADIUM: So Manchester United now know where they will be next season. The Europa League. Thursday night football. The backwaters of Europe.
  
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• Shaky Tottenham need Dutch courage against Ajax in Champions League

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In keeping with much of what has gone before, it is thanks to the failings of others that Tottenham are set to limp over the line in the race for a top four Premier League finish.
  
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• Neil Warnock's future in doubt after Cardiff's relegation from Premier League

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cardiff could not avoid the drop but one consolation for Neil Warnock is that the last manager who was relegated with the Welsh side later walked into the Manchester United job.
  
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• Jack Wilshere to swerve the beach for fitness as he looks to start next season strongly for West Ham

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While his West Ham team-mates are plotting where to enjoy their close season break, Wilshere will be aiming to start next season in the shape that earned him two FA Cup winners' medals with the Arsenal.
  
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• Ignore calls to protect the elite, relegation from Premiership rugby keeps everyone honest

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY – WORLD OF RUGBY: The timing of Newcastle's demise is particularly sad, but the Premiership should not be ring-fenced for rugby's elite teams.
  
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• Gary Lineker left on the BBC bench for the Women's World Cup

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPORTS AGENDA - EDITED BY LAURA WILLIAMSON: The BBC launched their big summer of women’s sport, which they’re calling ‘Change the Game’, in impressive style this week.
  
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• After 131 years, 4,986 games and 7,043 goals, the world’s oldest league club crash out

  05-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE COUNTY GROUND: Fifteen minutes after Notts County had lost their place in the Football League, Alan Hardy cut a solitary figure in Swindon’s directors’ box.
  
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• Tony Pulis will discuss Middlesbrough future with chairman Steve Gibson

  05-05-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ALAN BIGGS AT NEW YORK STADIUM: Tony Pulis declined to be drawn on his future at Middlesbrough but spoke like a manager who could well be leaving. Boro failed to reach the play-offs.
  
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• Rodgers warns Guardiola that Vardy is ready to haunt Man City again

  05-05-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Vardy can have a major say in the title race if Pep Guardiola overlooks his scoring threat, says Brendan Rodgers. Vardy has 11 goals in 11 games. He has scored five times against City.
  
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• Guardiola: Defending the title would be one of my great triumphs

  05-05-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City’s robust defence of the Premier League title as one of his greatest triumphs in management. City are two victories away from lifting the trophy again.
  
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• Ajax 4-0 Willem II: Tottenham's Euro rivals cruise to Dutch Cup glory

  05-05-2019 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experienced striker Huntelaar scored twice as Ajax lifted the Dutch Cup with an emphatic 4-0 win over Willem II on Sunday to keep alive their chances of lifting three trophies this season.
  
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• Johanna Konta into second round of Madrid Open after straight sets victory over Alison Riske

  05-05-2019 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Jo Konta played two matches on two different continents at the weekend, and won the second of them on Sunday night after hotfooting it from Morocco to Madrid.
  
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• I like what I've seen so far, but Jofra Archer isn't a shoo-in for the England World Cup squad

  05-05-2019 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: Jofra Archer was impressive on his Twenty20 international debut for England on Sunday but I still think it's a case of wait and see before we rush him into the World Cup squad.
  
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• Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri responds to Gary Cahill's scathing assessment of his first campaign

  05-05-2019 21:23
  Maurizio Sarri has praised departing Chelsea captain Gary Cahill's professionalism, but denied seeing the defender's scathing interview in which he criticised the Italian's man-management style.In an interview with The Telegraph which was published on Sunday morning, Cahill labelled this season - his final at Chelsea - as "terrible" and claimed Sarri had failed to explain to him why he was no longer a regular starter at the club.Cahill was sent on by Sarri in the 89th minute of Chelsea's 3-0 win
  
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• 'I think they will switch off': Emery confident Arsenal players will forget about top four failure

  05-05-2019 21:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Unai Emery urged his stars to forget about the disappointment of missing out on a top-four finish ahead of Thursday's clash in Valencia.
  
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• Danny Welbeck to leave Arsenal at end of the season

  05-05-2019 21:03
  The striker has not played since November because of a broken ankle.
  
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• It’s been a hell of a journey – Aaron Ramsey says goodbye to the Gunners

  05-05-2019 20:58
  Juventus-bound Ramsey was presented with an award for his service to the club.
  
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• Frankfurt ship SIX first-half goals at Leverkusen before Chelsea trip

  05-05-2019 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frankfurt started the day in fourth place — three points above Leverkusen and with a much better goal difference.That soon changed after Leverkusen stormed into a 6-1 lead before half time.
  
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• Where would Arsenal be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

  05-05-2019 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: Wenger needed some persuading to give Aubameyang’s signing the green light in January 2018. Unai Emery should be relieved his predecessor relented.
  
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• Redknapp: Solskjaer could be fighting for United job if he doesn't spark upturn in form

  05-05-2019 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the early optimism of Solskjaer's tenure having all but faded, Redknapp predicts that the United boss will come under immense scrutiny if he doesn't make a strong start next season.
  
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• England captain Eoin Morgan steers his side to seven-wicket victory over Pakistan

  05-05-2019 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Twenty20 international in Cardiff. The hosts won by seven wickets with four balls to spare, with Morgan ending unbeaten on 57 and Denly on 20.
  
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• I'll take that - Tottenham's Vertonghen pokes fun at Arsenal result

  05-05-2019 19:51
  Arsenal's chances of finishing in the top four are remote after a draw with Brighton, much to Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen's delight.
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 Brighton - Premier League, RESULT: Gunners blow top four hopes

  05-05-2019 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal host Brighton at Emirates after a winless run of three games in the Premier League. Follow live coverage of the Gunners vs Seagulls including score, lineups and build-up.
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 Brighton: Gunners' top-four hopes all but over as Glenn Murray levels from penalty spot

  05-05-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang gave Unai Emery's side the lead with an early penalty but Glenn Murray levelled from the spot in the second half.
  
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• Newcastle investigating after incidents with Liverpool fans in home end

  05-05-2019 19:32
  Newcastle have confirmed seven arrests and 22 ejections were made from St James’ Park following crowd trouble during Saturday night’s Premier League defeat to Liverpool.
  
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• Arsenal draw with Brighton to all but end Champions League hopes

  05-05-2019 19:30
  Chelsea will play in the Champions League again next season after Brighton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
  
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• Rangers 1-0 Hibernian: Jermain Defoe earns victory for hosts who have Allan McGregor dismissed

  05-05-2019 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STEPHEN McGOWAN AT IBROX: When it comes to Allan McGregor Rangers are becoming accustomed to the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
  
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• Sarri wants to sign Higuain on permanent deal

  05-05-2019 19:24
  The Italian manager believes the Argentine striker can help the club challenge for more trophies and push for the Premier League title
  
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• Bath 29-17 Wasps: Three tries in final six minutes seal bonus-point win for hosts

  05-05-2019 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bath scored three tries in the last six minutes to claim a bonus-point 29-17 victory against Wasps. Zach Mercer crossed twice while Joe Cokanasiga also touched down as Bath boosted top-six hopes.
  
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• Celtic launch shock move for Jose Mourinho as Roma and Lyon also target ex-Manchester United boss

  05-05-2019 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic have launched a sensational move to lure Jose Mourinho as their new manager. Sportsmail understands the Scottish champions have made an offer to Mourinho, who is mulling over it.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Jofra Archer and Eoin Morgan star in Cardiff T20 win

  05-05-2019 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  England efficiently chase 174 to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Twenty20 international, on a day when Jofra Archer again impressed.
  
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• Kevin Pietersen claims some of his former England team-mates were guilty of bullying

  05-05-2019 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin Pietersen has launched another attack on his former England team-mates, saying aspiring players did not want to play in the same team as the bowlers he once labelled ‘bullies.’
  
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• Rangers 1-0 Hibernian: Jermain Defoe seals fifth straight win

  05-05-2019 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor is red-carded late on as Jermain Defoe's goal hands Hibernian manager Paul Heckingbottom a first Scottish Premiership defeat.
  
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• Tour de Yorkshire 2019: Great Britain's Chris Lawless claims overall victory

  05-05-2019 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Great Britain's Chris Lawless of Team Ineos wins the Tour de Yorkshire after a superb ride on the final stage from Halifax to Leeds.
  
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• Roger Federer explains how training camp with Dan Evans prepared him for return to clay

  05-05-2019 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: When Roger Federer invited Dan Evans to Switzerland last month to prepare him for his return to clay he was, typically, leaving nothing to chance.
  
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• Zenit St Petersburg find out they are Russian champions in a plane

  05-05-2019 18:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FC Zenit St Petersburg are the champions of Russia, but the squad were in a pretty unusual place when they found out. The players went crazy at 35,000 feet at the news.
  
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• Injured Kante in doubt for potential Europa League final

  05-05-2019 18:42
  N'Golo Kante will miss the second leg of Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt with a hamstring injury.
  
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