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• Flights from Liverpool to Madrid rocket after Klopp's side book spot in Champions League final

  07-05-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celebrations were quickly dampened when fans realised that flights from Liverpool to Madrid, where the final will be held on June 1, rocketed to more than £750 for a one-way ticket on the Friday.
  
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• Tearful Sergio Busquets apologises after Barcelona’s Champions League collapse against Liverpool 

  07-05-2019 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona were left shell-shocked and tearful as Liverpool blew them away at Anfield. Sergio Busquets’ eyes filled with tears when interviewed pitchside by Spanish television.
  
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• Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3) PLAYER RATINGS: Divock Origi inspires dramatic comeback

  07-05-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's PETE JENSON assesses the performances at Anfield as Liverpool pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Champions League.
  
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• 'We need to have more freedom': Mauricio Pochettino urges Tottenham stars to enjoy Ajax semi-final

  07-05-2019 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Play from the heart, play with freedom — emerge as heroes. That was the gist of the rallying cry from Pochettino as his players prepare for one of the most significant occasions in Tottenham’s history.
  
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• James Haskell on the pain of admitting it's time to retire from rugby and give up World Cup dream

  07-05-2019 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England star James Haskell has revealed how he broke down in tears when he told his team-mates that his World Cup dream was over. The flanker announced his retirement on Tuesday.
  
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• Tottenham can pull off the upset if they exploit Ajax's right-hand side

  07-05-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham travel to Amsterdam as underdogs on Wednesday after losing the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in London.
  
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• Is Vincent Kompany's strike against Leicester the best goal scored by a centre-back?  

  07-05-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vincent Kompany's screamer against Leicester was sublime, but was it the best goal ever scored by a centre back?  Here, Sportsmail's writers list their favourites.
  
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• 'These boys are f***ing mentality giants' - Klopp over the moon following Liverpool comeback

  07-05-2019 23:36
  Liverpool pull off sensational 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.
  
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• Phil Neville set to name injured duo Fran Kirby and Izzy Christiansen in 23-strong World Cup squad

  07-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England manager Phil Neville is expected to name Fran Kirby and Izzy Christiansen in his 23-strong World Cup squad on Wednesday, underlining the vital importance of the two players.
  
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• England stars handed boost ahead of UEFA Nations League with deal close over image rights

  07-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England stars are to receive a significant boost ahead of the UEFA Nations League with an agreement regarding the long-running saga over players’ commercial rights expected.
  
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• Chelsea to fork out millions in player bonuses if they win Europa League

  07-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea will fork out millions in player bonuses if they lift the Europa League later this month. Members of the playing squad have lucrative bonuses clauses written into their contracts.
  
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• Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri attracting interest from Roma

  07-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roma are expected to make an approach for Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri in the coming weeks. The 60-year-old Italian has struggled to convince for his new side during his maiden campaign.
  
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• Playing time key for Vincent Kompany in Manchester City contract talks

  07-05-2019 23:30
  • City captain wants to play as much as possible
  • ‘I hope he can stay with us,’ says Bernardo SilvaVincent Kompany wants to know how frequently he can expect to play for Manchester City next season before deciding whether to sign a one-year contract.It is understood the club are willing to offer fresh terms to the 33-year-old but he wants as much game time as possible as he approaches the end of his career. Continue reading...
  
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• Isaac Hayden reveals he still wants to quit Newcastle this summer despite regular game time 

  07-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Isaac Hayden has revealed he still wants to quit Newcastle United despite emerging as their first-choice midfielder.
  
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• Former Labour MP Andy Reed is leading contender to be new chairman of UK Athletics

  07-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Former Labour MP Andy Reed has emerged as a leading contender to become the new chairman of UK Athletics.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers to face High Court on Wednesday

  07-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The relegated Championship club, which failed to fulfil its fixtures following a strike by unpaid players, is to answer a winding up petition from a number of creditors including HMRC.
  
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• Luis Suarez goes from old boy to boo boy as the Liverpool love affair with forward fizzles out

  07-05-2019 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Never make a promise you cannot keep: it’s an adage drummed into us from childhood in order to prevent disappointment.
  
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• Liverpool reach the Champions League final after sensational comeback against Barcelona

  07-05-2019 22:57
  The Reds overturned a 3-0 first leg deficit to reach this year's final in Madrid
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 8 

  07-05-2019 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Kelso, Southwell, Chester, Newton Abbot and Fontwell.
  
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• Robbie Fowler slams Luis Suarez as he kicks out twice at Robertson

  07-05-2019 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luis Suarez may have been talking about showing respect to Liverpool before the game, but that apparently didn't stop him trying to pull out a few dirty tactics.
  
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• Liverpool 3-0 Barcelona - Champions League semi-final: Live score and updates (3-3 agg)

  07-05-2019 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool host Barcelonain the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. Sportsmail will provide live coverage of the game at Anfield including score, lineups and build-up.
  
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• Jose Mourinho believes 'crowd scored' Luis Garcia's 2005 ghost goal for Liverpool against Chelsea

  07-05-2019 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho praised the impact of Anfield after claiming the crowd played a huge part in Luis Garcia's 2005 Champions League semi-final winner against Chelsea.
  
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• Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata watch Roger Federer make successful comeback on clay in Madrid

  07-05-2019 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fifty two minutes was all that it took for Roger Federer to announce that he was back on the clay and, possibly, a serious threat to the best players if they are at all below their best.
  
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• Andy Robertson shows Lionel Messi no respect as he shoves Barcelona star in the head

  07-05-2019 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi may be widely seen as the standout player in world football, but Liverpool defender Andy Robertson wasn't fazed by taking on the Barcelona star on Tuesday night.
  
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• Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and Nuno Espirito Santo up for Manager of the Year

  07-05-2019 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Premier League have announced the four nominees up for the Manager of the Year with Pep Gaurdiola, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and Nuno Espirito Santo all up for the accolade.
  
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• Racist tweets aimed at Kelechi Iheanacho will feature in PFA dossier

  07-05-2019 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Racist abuse towards Iheanacho that was allowed to stay on Twitter for more than 12 hours will be included in a dossier the PFA are going to present to social media bosses this month.
  
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• 'I'm the lucky one': Big-hearted Paul Pogba pays visit to cancer fighter in hospital

  07-05-2019 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba insisted he was the 'lucky one' after making an heart-warming trip to London to spend time with a young cancer fighter in hospital.
  
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• Pochettino says he may leave Spurs if they win Champions League – video

  07-05-2019 21:50
  Mauricio Pochettino has made the stunning claim on the eve of Tottenham’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Ajax that he would consider leaving Tottenham if they went on to win the competition.
  Spurs is most important match in Ajax stadium’s history, says Erik ten Hag Continue reading...
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ready to build his Man United side around young midfielder Scott McTominay

  07-05-2019 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to build his team around young midfielder Scott McTominay as he looks ahead to next season.
  
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• Robbie Fowler blasts Luis Suarez for showing 'no respect' to Liverpool

  07-05-2019 21:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With Luis Suarez playing in his first game at Anfield since leaving Liverpool in 2014 on Tuesday night, club legend Robbie Fowler didn't hold back on the Barcelona forward.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino may LEAVE Tottenham if they win Champions League

  07-05-2019 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night made the staggering admission that he would consider his managerial future if Tottenham were to lift the Champions League.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino says he may leave Spurs if they win Champions League

  07-05-2019 21:14
  • Tottenham manager makes shock claim on eve of Ajax game
  • ‘It should be fantastic – close the five-year chapter and go home’Mauricio Pochettino made the stunning claim on the eve of Tottenham’s Champions League semi-final, second leg at Ajax that he would consider walking away from the club if they went on to win Europe’s elite competition. Related: Spurs is most important match in Ajax stadium’s history, says Erik ten HagContinue reading...
  
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• Sheffield United enjoy promotion back to the Premier League with open-top bus parade

  07-05-2019 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United have celebrated their long-awaited return to the Premier League with an open-top bus parade on Tuesday as fans turned out in their thousands to greet the players.
  
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• Kyle Edmund insists there is no reason to panic despite fourth consecutive loss

  07-05-2019 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This time a year ago Kyle Edmund was beating Novak Djokovic in the Spanish capital, the day after he had taken out then world No 10 David Goffin. On Tuesday he suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.
  
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• Man City and Liverpool dominate as Premier League announces Player of the Season shortlist

  07-05-2019 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Man City have Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling all nominated, with Liverpool's Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah also in contention.
  
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• WBC order Luke Campbell and Vasyl Lomachenko to fight for vacant title

  07-05-2019 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Campbell has been expecting to fight Lomachenko since the Ukrainian stopped Anthony Crolla in four rounds. He could do so for three of the four world lightweight titles.
  
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• England coach Trevor Bayliss reveals Liam Dawson could replace Joe Denly in World Cup squad

  07-05-2019 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new name emerged in England's equation on Tuesday when Liam Dawson was given encouragement that he could yet gate-crash the World Cup party.
  
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• Danny Simpson latest Premier League winner set to leave Leicester City

  07-05-2019 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Leicester right back's contract expires in the summer and it has been agreed he will depart. There is Premier League interest in the 32-year-old, who is also exploring a move abroad.
  
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• Split lip resurfaces questions over lack of Super Netball match review process | Megan Maurice

  07-05-2019 20:00
  Administrators have been left wondering whether to persist with a ‘what happens on court, stays on court’ policy
  Once a non-contact sport, netball has evolved significantly from its roots as an English schoolgirl sport in the late 19th century. Though still sometimes referenced by unenlightened commentators of the various football codes to signify a call in the game was “soft”, netball fans understand those comments are out of touch with the modern game. Certainly no one
  
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• Dimitar Berbatov reveals he would still leave Tottenham for Manchester United

  07-05-2019 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Dimitar Berbatov is imagining himself as a Tottenham player. New stadium, Champions League semi-final. He likes it. 'Anything is possible for them now.'
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino hints at shock Spurs exit if they win Champions League

  07-05-2019 19:54
  Tottenham are 1-0 down heading into the second leg of their semi-final against Ajax on Wednesday.
  
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• Oldham caretaker boss Pete Wild leaves club

  07-05-2019 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Oldham Athletic caretaker manager Pete Wild has left the club. The Oldham-born 34–year-old took over for a second time this season following Paul Scholes’s resignation in March.
  
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• Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie signs pre-contract deal with Championship side Derby County

  07-05-2019 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old Scotland international midfielder will officially complete the free transfer switch when his Dons deal expires at the end of June.
  
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• Harry Kane watches Tottenham train after travelling to Amsterdam

  07-05-2019 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kane has not played since he sustained a 'significant lateral ligament injury to his left ankle' in the first leg of Tottenham's quarter-final clash with Manchester City four weeks ago.
  
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• NFL to launch academy in London with backing from Odell Beckham Jr

  07-05-2019 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The NFL is bringing an academy to London with the aim of using American football to provide students with educational and professional opportunities. Students will train under professional coaches.
  
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• Judd Trump has set his sights on becoming the people's champion

  07-05-2019 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After becoming world champion for the first time, Judd Trump set his sights on becoming the people's champion too. Trump blew John Higgins away 18-9 at the Crucible on Monday night.
  
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• Moeen Ali injury provides audition for Joe Denly’s leg spin against Pakistan

  07-05-2019 19:36
  • England coach Trevor Bayliss rests Moeen as a precaution
  • Bayliss says Jofra Archer is ‘very skilful … he’s fitted in well’Three weeks from the start of a World Cup England have spent four years planning for, there are still a couple of questions left to address. Trevor Bayliss says he is hoping it will all be settled over the course of five one-day games against Pakistan.The first is a day-night game at the Oval on Wednesday and by the time it is over it lo
  
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• Andrew Flintoff insists Jofra Archer must be included in England's final World Cup squad 

  07-05-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The man who made three World Cup appearances for English white-ball cricket has seen enough of Archer already to believe he must be fast-tracked into a tournament England will be favourites to win.
  
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