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• David Moyes struggles to identify what is going wrong at Sunderland

  26-09-2016 23:32
  
  Manager calls for players to stand up and be counted as his team, with Jermain Defoe the only fit senior striker, face a familiar relegation battleDidier Ndong looked utterly bewildered. Sunderland’s French‑speaking Gabon midfielder was receiving instructions about throw-ins from Lee Cattermole and clearly could not comprehend a word the Teessider was saying.Eventually, Cattermole resorted to mime. Lifting his arms above his head, he pretended to hurl a ball into play and, finally, N
  
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• Invasive financial checks on punters will plunge racing into crisis and do NOTHING to protect gambling addicts, writes SAM TURNER... so why does Westminster hate a sport worth £4bn to the British economy?

  07-07-2026 21:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Seven people, none of whom have any practical experience of working in the betting industry, have decreed that the everyday punter may now face invasive and intrusive financial checks if they want to continue enjoying a wager.
  
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• O'Neill reveals Colombian striker Duran is set to become Celtic's first summer signing

  07-07-2026 21:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Martin O'Neill has revealed that Colombian forward Camilo Duran is about to become Celtic's first new signing of the summer.
  
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• Lionel Messi is REFUSING to let go of the World Cup, writes IAN LADYMAN - as Argentina's hero wills champions to incredible comeback victory over Egypt to keep tournament hopes alive

  07-07-2026 21:32 via dailymail.com
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Lionel Messi doesn't want to let go of his career, of time, of the joy.
  
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• Belgium World Cup stars mock Donald Trump in brutal locker room footage after sending hosts USA crashing out

  07-07-2026 21:29 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump's intervention to help the United States beat Belgium had no effect on the outcome. The Red Devils made sure to rub it in after the humiliation was complete.
  
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• Argentina vs Egypt - last 16 LIVE: Furious Egyptians claim World Cup is RIGGED in Lionel Messi's favour after underdogs fell victim to two VAR controversies in dramatic defeat in Atlanta

  07-07-2026 21:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Atlanta.
  
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• Rangers star Raskin admits Belgians were fired up to beat USA after 'injustice' of Trump intervention

  07-07-2026 21:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Nicolas Raskin has admitted Belgium were fired up to hand USA a hammering thanks to the World Cup co-hosts' striker Folarin Balogun having his one-match ban suspended.
  
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• Tom Brady riles NFL fans by paying Lionel Messi and Argentina the ultimate compliment on World Cup fightback

  07-07-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  On Tuesday afternoon, Lionel Messi's Argentina scored three goals in just over 10 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Egypt, progressing to the World Cup round of 16 in the process.
  
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• Switzerland vs Colombia - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Los Cafeteros battle with the Swiss for the final quarter-final spot

  07-07-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Switzerland take on Colombia in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Vancouver.
  
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• Argentina vs Egypt - last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi breaks down in tears as reigning champions complete great World Cup escape - but clash marred by late touchline fracas

  07-07-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Atlanta.
  
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• Lionel Messi in floods of tears after Argentina score THREE in 13 minutes to complete great World Cup escape against Egypt

  07-07-2026 20:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Lionel Messi broke down with tears of joy after Argentina survived a major World Cup scare to advance to the quarter-finals.
  
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• Portugal star Ruben Dias taken to task in the World Cup's most awkward interview by ex-team-mate Ricardo Quaresma over limp exit: 'I think you could have given MUCH more'

  07-07-2026 20:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The Portugal and Manchester City defender fronted up for a chat in the minutes that followed the 1-0 last-16 exit at the hands of Spain and it became a far more tense chat than anticipated.
  
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• Argentina vs Egypt - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi & Co on the verge of shock exit as underdogs take TWO-GOAL lead in Atlanta

  07-07-2026 19:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Atlanta.
  
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• Embarrassed Peter Crouch cringes at his 'Salt Bae moment' after embracing Harry Kane during England's Azteca celebrations

  07-07-2026 19:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Former England striker Peter Crouch has joked that his celebratory embrace with Harry Kane after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico felt like a 'Salt Bae' moment.
  
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• Preston seal £6m deal for Spurs' Alfie Devine, Arsenal close in on ex-Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier... and Juventus show interest in England defender John Stones: WINDOW WATCH

  07-07-2026 19:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Here are today's latest transfer window developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
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• Knicks star Jalen Brunson has surgery after playing through the pain barrier in New York's NBA championship run

  07-07-2026 19:25 via dailymail.com
  
  New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson helped power his team to its first NBA title in 53 years by playing through some serious pain.
  
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• Now Paraguay senator vows to SUE France superstar Kylian Mbappe for 'gender-based violence' after he attacked her 'brazen racism' in World Cup row

  07-07-2026 19:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Senator Celeste Amarilla had originally launched a furious tirade against the footballer in the aftermath of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday.
  
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• Naomi Osaka ditches kimono once again for Wimbledon quarter-final as she fulfils promise to 'dial down' outfits to 'focus on tennis' - only to LOSE in straight sets

  07-07-2026 19:04 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The Japanese star has wowed crowds this week, ever since stepping out for her first match in the traditional ceremonial dress inspired by the film Kill Bill.
  
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• Fox analysts Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas awkwardly clash over Folarin Balogun red card controversy after Trump intervention

  07-07-2026 18:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The FOX Sports analysts had a heated debate over the matter as they disagreed over FIFA's decision to suspend the one-game ban handed to USA striker Folarin Balogun.
  
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• FA chief made direct call to Keir Starmer to STOP England's triumph over Mexico being brought forward during chaotic scheduling farce on eve of World Cup clash

  07-07-2026 18:57 via dailymail.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: FA chief Mark Bullingham made a direct call to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in an attempt to stop England's match against Mexico from being brought forward.
  
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• Washington 1 Mbappe 0: How the World Cup and the USA's 250th birthday collided on a surreal weekend in Philadelphia, the cradle of the host nation's Government and politics

  07-07-2026 18:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Mbappe and France stole the show in Philadelphia, birthplace of the USA, but the nation's party reigned supreme
  
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• Naomi Osaka ditches kimono once again for Wimbledon quarter-final as she fulfils promise to 'dial down' outfits to 'focus on tennis'

  07-07-2026 18:40 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The Japanese star has wowed crowds this week, ever since stepping out for her first match in the traditional ceremonial dress inspired by the film Kill Bill.
  
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• Coco Gauff toasts 'insane' win over fellow American Jessica Pegula on Centre Court to book her first EVER Wimbledon semi-final

  07-07-2026 18:39 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES SHARPE ON CENTRE COURT: After an error-strewn first set in which Gauff could barely get a first serve into the court, she soon found her feet and came roaring back against Pegula.
  
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• Argentina vs Egypt - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi & Co STUNNED by underdogs in Atlanta

  07-07-2026 18:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Atlanta.
  
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• Arsenal close in on ex-Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, Juventus show interest in England defender John Stones - and Burnley finalise deal for Genk boss Hayen: WINDOW WATCH

  07-07-2026 18:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Here are today's latest transfer window developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
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• Russia set to RETURN to the Olympics at 2028 Games in Los Angeles: Ban on country is lifted despite ongoing Ukraine war

  07-07-2026 18:30 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN: A ban on Russian athletes was imposed in 2023 following the invasion of Ukraine . As a result, only a tiny number of Russians were able to compete in Paris and Milan.
  
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• Inside Arsenal's overhaul to fight injury crisis: As Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba and more battle burnout, this is why Mikel Arteta is poaching Aston Villa coaches and a 200m sprinter... and Eberechi Eze's crucial intervention in title run-in

  07-07-2026 18:07 via dailymail.com
  
  For all Arsenal's success last season, one glaring issue threatened to derail them. It's an area the Gunners have long been concerned about, and they are now acting with a medical team overhaul.
  
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• Belgium coach reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump forced FIFA to overturn his red card for USA's catastrophic World Cup loss

  07-07-2026 17:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Amid the controversy surrounding the inclusion of United States striker Folarin Balogun, the player completed a selfless gesture to Belgium coach Rudi Garcia.
  
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• Willie Kirk appointed Durham women's head coach two years after Leicester sacking for relationship with player

  07-07-2026 17:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of women's second-tier side Durham, two years after he was sacked by Leicester City for having a relationship with a player.
  
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• USA soccer fans tear into Christian Pulisic as viral video reveals reaction to Belgium's third goal in World Cup defeat

  07-07-2026 16:48 via dailymail.com
  
  After being hyped for years as the 'face' of American soccer, Christian Pulisic put up a poor performance at the World Cup which has led to criticism of his abilities.
  
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