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Gianluca Scamacca is just the latest failed forward at West Ham with over £300m spent on 52 players since David Sullivan and David Gold took over in 2010... and 20 'goalscorers' didn't find the net at all!
08/08/23 12:51
West Ham confirmed that Gianluca Scamacca has been sold this week. It's doubtful their fans even batted an eyelid. The Italian, who cost them £30million to sign just 12 months ago, has been moved on almost as quickly as he arrived without making a great deal of impact at all. But nobody should be remotely surprised. West Ham don't exactly have a good hit-rate when it comes to signing strikers. In fact, for most frontmen, the club is something of a graveyard. Since David Sullivan and the late David Gold took ownership of West Ham in 2010, over 50 strikers have passed through the club with over £300m splashed out searching for that dream goalscorer. 20 of these failed to net once and their names have been reduced to the status of fiendish pub trivia questions. Only a handful of these forwards can be described as a success. Mail Sport recounts every single one of them, what happened during their time with the club and what became of them....read
Soccer AM is finished, but they changed football programming forever in their 30-year run: From Third Eye to Save Chip, giving birth to the 'EASY' chants and even Tim Lovejoy strutting the catwalk, here are the BEST BITS from their fun-filled run
27/05/23 08:22Soccer AM has fallen but following the show's cancellation the best of its product will live long in the memory as part of a major impact on UK football culture.Brighton 1-0 Man United RECAP: Alexis Mac Allister smashes home a 99TH MINUTE penalty after Luke Shaw is penalised for handling inside the area... with Seagulls truly in the European hunt
04/05/23 05:29Brighton secured a stunning stoppage time victory with an Alexis Mac Allister penalty grabbing three points over Manchester United at the Amex Stadium.Chelsea legend Petr Cech claims Frank Lampard must 'find solutions with the players' to end their nightmare six-match losing streak... but believes 'just one win' can help turn the club's dreadful form around
04/05/23 04:09Petr Cech believes Chelsea can still end the season on a high but that interim boss Frank Lampard must start 'finding solutions' with his players in their final five games.Arsene Wenger joins Rio Ferdinand and Petr Cech in collecting Premier League Hall of Fame awards... before the former Arsenal boss tipped 'exceptional' Man City star Kevin De Bruyne as his future pick for inductees
03/05/23 11:49Arsene Wenger was among a trio of Premier League greats including Rio Ferdinand and Petr Cech who have been officially coronated into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Manchester City 3-0 West Ham RECAP: Phil Foden brings up 1,000th goals for Man City under Pep Guardiola as he puts the icing on a comfortable win that sees City take charge in the title race
03/05/23 05:27Manchester City returned to the top of the table following a 3-0 win over West Ham United that sees them go one point clear of Arsenal at the Premier League summit.Sheikh Jassim 'wants to sign KYLIAN MBAPPE' if he buys Manchester United in a £5bn takeover deal, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars 'also on the Qatari's transfer wishlist'
03/05/23 04:33As part of a Qatari group looking to take over at United, Jassim is among the front runners aiming to buy a controlling stake in the club and reportedly has transfer targets already lined up.PLAYER RATINGS: Martin Odegaard's early goals sees him lead by example as Arsenal captain... but ex-Gunners skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang endures nightmare Emirates return in hapless Chelsea display
02/05/23 10:31Arsenal kept up otherwise fading hopes of winning the Premier League title after crushing Chelsea in a London derby. Here Mail Sport looks at how both sides fared at the Emirates.Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea RECAP: Martin Odegaard's brace and a Gabriel Jesus effort send the Gunners back to the top of the table in a first-half blitz... and inflict a sixth straight loss on Frank Lampard's side
02/05/23 05:27Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League table by two points from Manchester City after making little work of Chelsea to win 3-1 in the London derby.Diogo Jota gave an apology to Oliver Skipp in the Liverpool tunnel after his 'no intention' high boot on the Tottenham star's head saw him avoid a red card and left the midfielder needing stitches
02/05/23 04:20Spurs were left seething at the injustice they suffered following the 81st minute foul, with Jota then going on to score a dramatic winning goal in stoppage time to seal a 4-3 victory.Limited public appearances, journalists banned from questioning F1 driver son Mick and restricted visits including from an ex-team boss... the amazing lengths Michael Schumacher's family have gone to keep the F1 legend's condition secret
29/04/23 12:23One thing that became immediately apparent from the very day of Schumacher's 2013 accident was his family being extremely keen to keep his condition as private as possible.'It could be a VERY exciting story': Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick tips Julian Nagelsmann to take the Tottenham job and says the German would flourish working with 'one of the best stadiums and training facilities'
27/04/23 03:55Former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick believes Tottenham could prove an 'exciting' prospect for Julian Naglesmann if he opts to take over at the crisis ridden north London side.'Please go back to punditry. Coaching isn't for you!': Fans tear into Frank Lampard after just one win in his last NINETEEN games - as they claim the interim Chelsea boss is 'completely out of his depth' following five straight losses
27/04/23 12:59The Blues on Wednesday night suffered a fifth consecutive defeat under the club's legendary midfielder following a 2-0 home loss by Brentford at Stamford Bridge.Jamie Carragher lauds Manchester City as 'SUPERIOR to Man United's Treble winners' after making Arsenal 'look like schoolchildren' in 4-1 thrashing... while claiming manager Pep Guardiola 'might be the best ever'
27/04/23 08:49Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City are on the cusp of immortality following their 4-1 demolition of Arsenal on Wednesday night in the Premier League.Kompany's derby header in 2012, 'Up for grabs now' with Thomas, Wiltord's Old Trafford winner and Liverpool's costly millimeters at the Etihad... the most pivotal title deciders as Man City face Arsenal
26/04/23 10:55It's been talked about as being a Premier League 'final' and while Manchester City's home clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night decides nothing, it will certainly be pivotal.REVEALED: Daniel Levy 'wanted Antonio Conte to STAY as Tottenham manager - but he insisted he wasn't coming back from Italy' following his explosive rant at his players and employers... leaving Spurs with no successor
26/04/23 08:09Tottenham Hotspur reportedly wanted Antonio Conte to stay on as manager until the end of the season despite his March exit coming via an official mutual agreement.Tottenham launch new fan advisory board in attempt to gain 'significantly greater engagement' with disgruntled supporters... who have been left furious with the club in the wake of a decline and 6-1 humiliation at Newcastle
25/04/23 03:59Tottenham have confirmed they have launched a new fan advisory board (FAB) in an an attempt to repair a fragile relationship with a heavily disgruntled supporter base.'David has to stay!': Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits his relief that West Ham didn't sack Moyes... joking he was at risk of being the 'oldest manager' in the Premier League
25/04/23 11:17Klopp's Reds take on the Hammers on Wednesday night at the London Stadium, hoping to keep up their hopes of qualifying for Europe while keeping the pressure up on the relegation battling hosts.'We dropped a little bit of our level and focus' Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus admits the Gunners have hit a 'difficult moment' after conceding more points in title race... but calls on team-mates to triumph at rivals Manchester City
21/04/23 11:45Gabriel Jesus has claimed Arsenal are still well in the fight for the Premier League title but that they have hit a difficult period following a 3-3 draw with Southampton.Cristiano Ronaldo brings down opponent with a CHOKEHOLD before getting booked on a frustrating night for the forward as ex-Man United striker Odion Ighalo scores twice in a 2-0 win for Al-Hilal to severely dent Al-Nassr's title hopes
18/04/23 09:20Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr's side were well beaten by Al-Hilal on Tuesday but he wasn't going to go down without putting up some sort of fight.Bellamy's infamous golf club row with Riise at Liverpool, Bendtner and Adebayor's Arsenal war and how Newcastle ended a game with EIGHT men after internal scrap... the biggest team-mate bust-ups after Mane and Sane come to blows at Bayern
16/04/23 08:00Mane's clash with Sane is not the first-time team-mates have come to blows and won't be the last as Sportsmail looks at the most memorable bust-ups from down the years.Bruno Fernandes claims he is NEVER disrespectful on the pitch and HAS to 'make gestures' with his hands as he bites back at criticism from Gary Neville... with Man United star saying his 'passion' has him playing on the edge
15/04/23 11:02There has been much condemnation of Man United's on-field captain in recent times, which has consisted of him frantically waving his arms at team-mates and requesting to be substituted.Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace 'are keen on Dutch boss Arne Slot' who has helped turn Feyenoord into runaway league leaders in Holland as the London rivals look to plan ahead for next season
13/04/23 09:48London rivals Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace could be at loggerheads this summer in a bid to land Arne Slot as their new manager from Feyenoord according to reports.PGMOL appoints first ever technical director amid season of Premier League VAR controversies and player confrontations, as Howard Webb looks to improve officiating standards
11/04/23 03:18Howard Webb has appointed a first ever technical director at the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) as he continues his revamp of the organisation.David Alaba insists Federico Valverde 'has everyone's support' at Real Madrid with the midfielder set to be investigated for punching Villarreal's Alex Baena in the Bernabeu car park over an alleged comment about his unborn child
11/04/23 01:11David Alaba insists he and other Real Madrid stars are right behind team-mate Federico Valverde amid claims he punched Villarreal's Alex Baena on Saturday.Marco Asensio on the brink of 'signing a new contract at Real Madrid' having previously been linked with Arsenal and Newcastle, with his current deal set to expire in the summer
11/04/23 10:11The forward's future has been uncertain in recent times with his current deal set to expire in the summer and a string of clubs looking on with interest over landing a free transfer.Paul Ince is sacked by Reading after stoppage-time defeat at Preston left the Royals stranded in the relegation zone... with ex-striker and Under 21 boss Noel Hunt put in interim charge until the end of the season
11/04/23 09:13Paul Ince has been sacked by Reading after they dropped into the Championship relegation zone.Paul Ince is 'facing the sack at Reading' after stoppage time defeat at Preston North End leaves the Royals stranded in the Championship relegation zone amid eight-match winless run and six-point deduction
11/04/23 08:13The Royals are in crisis on and off the pitch having now gone eight games without victory under the former Manchester United and England international.There's still no magic at Chelsea without Potter, Sancho is finally coming back to form and relations between players and officials are out of control... TEN things we learned from the Premier League
10/04/23 07:00Top and bottom of the table it's been a highly dramatic weekend of Premier League action with major impacts off the pitch as well as on it. Sportsmail goes through the ten things we learned.Dele Alli's hippy crack shame: Football star, 26, is surrounded by laughing gas canisters with a balloon in his mouth as friends party with £215 tequila, Jamaican tonic wine and high-strength chewing tobacco
10/04/23 10:47A picture posted on social media claiming to be in Salford shows the 26-year-old at a table laden with giant bottles of nitrous oxide, also known as 'hippy crack'.Trent Alexander-Arnold 'wouldn't be able' to play in midfield claims Gary Neville, who insists the Liverpool right-back was 'absolutely sensational' in attack against Arsenal but that he must improve 'schoolboy defending'
10/04/23 08:31Gary Neville has ruled out the idea that Trent Alexander-Arnold can move into a midfield role despite the Liverpool full-back's sensational attacking performance against Arsenal.Former Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'on the shortlist to take over at Club Brugge' as the Belgian side continue search to replace Scott Parker who was sacked in March after just over two months in charge
06/04/23 11:36Brugge have been looking for a new boss for over a month after sacking Scott Parker in March, following the ex-Fulham and Bournemouth manager's ill-fated time in the dugout.Amir Khan admits his fight with Kell Brook 'should not have happened' if failed drug test had taken place on week of the bout... as Eddie Hearn claims promoters and broadcasters must have already 'known about the situation'
06/04/23 06:39Amir Khan has claimed that his fight with Kell Brook in 2022 shouldn't have gone ahead if it was known he had already failed a drugs test.Romelu Lukaku 'can be the player Chelsea need', insists Daniel Sturridge, who believes the Blues striker could return from Inter Milan to revive their struggling attack after goalless draw against Liverpool
04/04/23 11:11Daniel Sturridge believes Chelsea could benefit from giving Romelu Lukaku another chance to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool RECAP: Bruno's reign kicks off as Potter's ended with Blues drawing a blank despite dominating at Stamford Bridge, as Kovacic misses two big chances with Havertz effort ruled out
04/04/23 05:06Chelsea return to action for the first time after sacking manager Graham Potter when Bruno Saltor begins his interim spell as boss for his side's clash with Liverpool. Follow all the action here.Italian police make four arrests over F1 star Charles Leclerc's stolen £265,000 Richard Mille watch after finding 'two valuable' timepieces while raiding a suspect's house following the robbery in Tuscany last year
04/04/23 04:01Leclerc, who is from Monte Carlo, had his exclusive Richard Mille timepiece stolen from his wrist in the Italian seaside resort of Viareggio in Tuscany last April.Sadio Mane can find his best form at Bayern Munich insists new boss Thomas Tuchel who claims the former Liverpool star needs 'trust and patience' after failing to shine at the Allianz Arena following summer move
03/04/23 11:42Thomas Tuchel is confident that Sadio Mane can still produce his best form at Bayern Munich despite a largely poor first season at the club.Everton 1-1 Tottenham RECAP: Michael Keane's 90th-minute STUNNER lifts Toffees out of the drop zone after he gave away penalty for Harry Kane's opener... as both sides are shown straight red cards
03/04/23 05:29Everton and Tottenham Hotspur clash at Goodison Park to help wrap up the weekend's Premier League action in a match of immense importance to both sides. Follow all the live action as it happens.Kevin Keegan's 'love it' rant, Philippe Albert's outrageous lob and Roy Keane's furious punch at Alan Shearer are part of football folklore... so in a battle for a top four spot, can Man United's crunch clash at Newcastle follow past classic meetings?
02/04/23 10:20As Newcastle United vs Manchester United once more becomes a match of immense importance, Sportsmail looks back at some of the fixtures most memorable Premier League moments.Lewis Hamilton arrives in Australia a decade on from his Mercedes debut in Melbourne - which led to nearly TEN YEARS of dominance - but with his chances of winning at Albert Park still looking remote, is his time at the Silver Arrows up?
01/04/23 08:00It seems incredible that a decade on from Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes debut he is just about in the same place as where he started with the team. His chances of winning are a long shot at best.Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez continuing Red Bull battle, Lewis Hamilton deploying Mercedes mindgames and maybe greater chances of overtaking! SEVEN things to look out for at the Australian Grand Prix
31/03/23 02:49The F1 season may have started with two Red Bull one-twos that threaten utter domination from the constructors' champions, but there is still much on the line heading into the Australian Grand Prix.Backing Franco Baldini's (not so) magnificent seven, Paul Mitchell bust-ups and suspending Frank Arnesen after his push to join Chelsea: How it's gone wrong for Daniel Levy's Spurs sporting directors after Fabio Paratici's worldwide ban
30/03/23 07:00Paratici won't be the first sporting director to suffer misfortune at Spurs as Sportsmail looks at how it's gone wrong for previous appointments under Levy.'Hopefully I can convince him': England Under 21 boss Lee Carsley lays out plan to persuade Folarin Balogun to commit his future to the Three Lions, with the Arsenal star in talks over switching to the USMNT
29/03/23 08:06Lee Carsley has pleaded with Folarin Balogun to show some patience ahead of trying to convince the striker to commit his future to England.ENGLAND'S EURO 2024 SQUAD LADDER: Maddison enhanced his chances and Saka rises, but Sancho and Trent are left sweating... after back-to-back wins, how is Southgate's 26 shaping up?
28/03/23 03:59England could not have got off to a better start in their bid to qualify for Euro 20204 next summer after winning their opening two matches against Italy and Ukraine.Can you guess this team of England stars by their TERRIBLE videogame appearances?
25/03/23 09:43Can you guess these England stars who have played a major role for their international side over the years based on their past appearance in video games?STATS SPECIAL: Harry Kane has 12 major finals goals - including a World Cup golden boot - and he loves finding the net against Germany! Sportsmail breaks down England's new record goalscorer's stats
24/03/23 03:43After scoring a penalty against Italy a third of Kane's 54 England goals have come from 12 yards - yet it would be cruel to just label him as a penalty merchant.Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the most-capped men's international footballer EVER with a 197th appearance after featuring in Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein... as he nets a double to take his tally to 120
23/03/23 07:46There were doubts over whether the 38-year-old would feature in the squad again after being dropped from the starting XI at the World Cup, but he has kept his place under new boss Roberto Martinez.Bayern Munich are growing concerned with Sadio Mane's poor form with the German giants 'noticing he seems unfit in training' after being subbed at half-time in defeat at Bayer Leverkusen following woeful display
23/03/23 12:52Despite scoring on debut, the Senegal star has struggled to recreate the form that made him such a feared opponent as part of Liverpool's attacking trio including Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino.Premier League international football star arrested for two 'rapes' is quizzed for 'hours' under caution by police after a third woman came forward
23/03/23 09:39A Premier League footballer who travelled with his international side to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is being questioned after a woman spoke out against him in relation to a sex attack.Soccer AM is finished, but they changed football programming forever in their 30 year run: From Third Eye to Save Chip, giving birth to the 'EASY' chants and even Tim Lovejoy strutting the catwalk, here are the BEST BITS from their fun-filled run
22/03/23 08:00Soccer AM has fallen but following the show's cancellation the best of its product will live long in the memory as part of a major impact on UK football culture.BREAKING NEWS: Mesut Ozil retires midway through the football season, aged 34, as he admits 'it's time to leave the big stage' following struggles in Turkey after Arsenal contract was terminated - and political rows over the Uighurs
22/03/23 11:22The former Arsenal midfielder and Germany international revealed the news on Instagram in a statement reading: 'After thoughtful consideration, l'm announcing my immediate retirement.'It was the biggest mistake of my life... I gave up £8.8MILLION': Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon reveals his regret at leaving mega-money at PSG in a spat over selection - and why losing to Man United was worst moment of his career
22/03/23 10:41The legendary Italian goalkeeper played in the French capital for just one season after leaving Juventus at the age of 40 - only to then return to Turin a year later.His phone going off on MOTD during the 2010 World Cup, being targeted in an awful bus attack on the Togo team - and THAT celebration against Arsenal! The good, the bad and the ugly from Emmanuel Adebayor's career after striker retires
21/03/23 09:00Emmanuel Adebayor has brought down the curtain on an extraordinary career that while didn't see him pick up many major honours will have left with unforgettable moments - good and bad.Kepa Arrizabalaga is 'NOT the right guy for Chelsea' insists former goalkeeper Ben Foster as he claims the Spanish stopper 'should have saved' Everton's late equaliser at the Blues
21/03/23 07:53Kepa has been in goal for much of the season in relation to a shoulder injury to regular keeper Edouard Mendy having struggled to produce his best form since arriving for £72m in 2018.Evra reveals how ex-boss Ferguson turned on crying Nani despite the Man United star being victim of a horror Carragher tackle in 2011, shouting: 'I hope your legs are f*****g broken' - with Red Devils stars encouraged not to show weakness at Anfield
08/03/23 05:24Evra has recalled how Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes were left frustrated by Nani during a Man Utd game at Liverpool, despite him suffering a horror challenge by Carragher.'I told them about the issues last year!': Lewis Hamilton left frustrated by Mercedes not listening to his concerns over car development... with the team planning to bin latest failed design after being well off the pace in Bahrain
08/03/23 01:59The seven-time world champion started the new Formula One season in disappointing fashion, placing only sixth in Bahrain and well down on runaway winner Max Verstappen and Red Bull.Manchester United press conference RECAP: Erik ten Hag will KEEP Bruno Fernandes as captain while Marcus Rashford insists Red Devils did not give up against Liverpool after humiliating defeat
08/03/23 11:53Man Utd are set to return to action for the first time since their 7-0 humiliation by Liverpool last weekend when they take on Real Betis on Thursday. Follow the pre-match press conference here.Adidas in turmoil with £1.1BILLION of unsold stock... and they may have to 'literally BURN £450m' of Kanye West's unsellable Yeezy range, which could see them report losses for first time in 30 years
08/03/23 11:26Adidas could be facing their first annual loss in 30 years after a failed tie-up with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has left them with £1.1bn of unsold stock.Scott Parker admits he is 'not sure' if he will still be manager of Club Brugge by Sunday following humiliating 5-1 defeat by Benfica... with the Belgian club 'wanting former boss Alfred Schreuder to return as a replacement'
08/03/23 09:16Scott Parker admits he may have taken charge of his last game at Club Brugge after they were thrashed by Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.A fairytale end at Ferrari, taking a Fernando Alonso style sabbatical or staying at lagging Mercedes... what are Lewis Hamilton's F1 options in his pursuit of a record eighth world title after glum start to the season?
07/03/23 08:00Should he stay or should he go? If it is the latter, where does he go? Sportsmail looks at Lewis Hamilton's potential options once his current Mercedes contract expires at the end of the season.Wout Weghorst is Man United's 'WORST EVER player' and Erik ten Hag is overhyped, claims Richard Keys, in a scathing attack on the 'keen to take credit' boss - who he dubs 'Seven Hag' after 7-0 loss
07/03/23 11:57Richard Keys has launched a bizarre attack on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as well as January signing Wout Weghorst following their 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool on Sunday.Lando Norris makes light of McLaren's disastrous start to the F1 season by joking that the team at least had 'good pit stop practice' after the Brit was forced to box SIX times on the way to retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix
07/03/23 09:26The opening race at the Sakhir circuit proved to be a total disaster for the Woking outfit, with the Brit forced to retire his car two laps from the end of the 57-lap race after making six pit-stops.RACE ZONE: Winning the opening race may not be the best omen for Max Verstappen... while Alex Albon is slowly rebuilding his reputation
05/03/23 10:35Max Verstappen opened his championship defence with a crushing victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.. Here, Sportsmail's Dan Ripley looks at the big talking points.One of the greatest of all-time, multi-million pound Liverpool and Man United signings and a British legend... but can you guess these footballers from their TERRIBLE appearance in the FIFA and PES games that bear little resemblance to their actual looks
04/03/23 01:39Comparing the Premier League now to how it looked when it was launched in 1992 and you would come across aspects that are totally unrecognisable today.Lewis Hamilton was left 'punch-drunk' after his bitter last-lap loss to Max Verstappen, claims David Coulthard... who insists the Brit can still battle it out for this year's championship - but must also watch out for Mercedes team-mate George Russell
04/03/23 09:53Lewis Hamilton still has his best ability to compete for world titles ahead of the F1 opener in Bahrain on Sunday despite having suffered his worst season, insists David Coulthard.World champion Verstappen is favourite again but can Mercedes duo Hamilton and Russell stop Red Bull star? Are Ferrari finally up to a title challenge? And is Alonso set for a shock return to the top? Seven big talking points ahead of new F1 season
02/03/23 03:53Like Max Verstappen the new F1 season has come around the corner pretty damn quickly as we prepare to get underway for the 2023 campaign with the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Qatari Sheikh who has bid for Man United was 'very interested' in helping a group of wealthy fans buy the club 13 YEARS ago... and attended talks 'over possible £750m investment' with Red Knights
01/03/23 09:45Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al-Thani is behind the Qatar bid thought to be leading the list of potential takeovers from the Glazer family and was previously involved in similar talks in 2010.Tottenham join forces with Formula One to launch the world's FIRST in-stadium electric karting circuit in a 15-year deal... with fans being able to hit the track from autumn this year
28/02/23 12:16The deal will see the club hold the world's first in-stadium electric karting facility below the club's iconic South Stand, which will make it London's longest indoor track.Noel Le Graet resigns as president of the French Football Federation one month following his suspension after alleged sexual harassment claims and 'phone call rows' with Zinedine Zidane
28/02/23 09:52The president of the French Football Federation has resigned from his position just a month after being suspended following sexual harassment allegations.The 'new George Best', forgotten forwards from the Class of '92, a Premier League title winner... and a maverick Australian! Can YOU name the unrecognisable stars who started at Man United before making it elsewhere?
25/02/23 09:20Sportsmail looks at five Man Utd graduates who after leaving found fortune elsewhere and now look unrecognisable from the fresh faced youngsters given their break at the club.'It has taken 10 YEARS to get to this point... Wow, we have got the right man': Erik ten Hag is like 'vintage Sir Alex Ferguson', gushes Peter Schmeichel as United legends hail new boss after Barca win
24/02/23 12:35Peter Schmeichel believes Manchester United finally have a manager in the mould of Sir Alex Ferguson in Erik ten Hag, a decade on from the Scotsman leaving.Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona (agg 4-3) RECAP: Super sub Antony fires Red Devils into Europa League last-16 as they complete second-half turnaround after Fred's equaliser in thrilling play-off
23/02/23 04:24So it's United who advance to the last 16 of the Europa League after inflicting Barca's first defeat in 19 games stretching back to mid-October.'I actually prefer Pizza Hut': Conor Benn hits back at Domino's after their social media post poked fun at his failed drugs tests being blamed on him eating too many EGGS
23/02/23 01:16Conor Benn has taken a swipe at Domino's Pizza by insisting he prefers their rivals Pizza Hut after a bizarre post from the takeaway restaurant chain.Jack Grealish is 'almost unplayable', insists Rio Ferdinand, who labels the Manchester City star a 'super talent' after starring in attack during Champions League draw at RB Leipzig
23/02/23 12:09The forward was selected in the XI again on Wednesday night for City's 1-1 Champions League draw at RB Leipzig , playing a crucial role in the opening goal.RB Leipzig 1-1 Man City RECAP: Josko Gvardiol soars to head Germans level in Champions League last-16 tie after Riyad Mahrez had fired Pep Guardiola's side ahead early on
22/02/23 06:28Nothing is coming especially easy for Manchester City at the moment. Not for a full 90 minutes, anyway, and it is something they must fight through if they want to lift any shiny stuff this year.Liverpool fan group hit out at 'heavy handed' stewarding at Anfield that saw demands for banners in protests against UEFA to be taken down - with Reds supporters finally cleared of blame for chaos at last season's Champions League final
22/02/23 05:30Groups of fans held protests in response to the way they were treated at last season's Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris during Liverpool's 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid.'It's the end of an era': Thierry Henry insists Liverpool are now 'more than fragile and not good enough' as he slams the Reds for poor game management and calls for change after shocking Real Madrid capitulation
22/02/23 12:52The Reds were left humiliated on Tuesday night after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 5-2 against Real Madrid at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League clash.Liverpool were 'hopeless at the back' blasts Alan Shearer as the former striker insists there are 'issues in the camp' at the Merseyside outfit after 5-2 Anfield hammering by Real Madrid
21/02/23 11:48Former England great Shearer though claims it wasn't just one a one-off defeat for the Reds, believing that the signs of their troubles in defence were evident even during their 2-0 win at Newcastle.Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid RECAP: Stunned Reds are TORN APART by Champions League holders at Anfield as Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema both net twice after hosts had taken an early 2-0 lead
21/02/23 04:56Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema inspired Real Madrid's latest heroic comeback in the Champions League as the Spanish club put five past Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night.Liverpool handed Champions League boost as Jurgen Klopp reveals 'there's a chance' Darwin Nunez could be fit for Real Madrid clash after training with the Reds on Monday
21/02/23 01:05Liverpool are set to be handed a big boost with Darwin Nunez looking like he could be fit for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
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- Michael Jordan FINALLY finds a buyer for his $15m Chicago mansion NBA legend has been trying to sell abandoned property for 12 YEARS
- Cam Newton criticizes Tyreek Hill for his behavior during detainment in Miami Traffic stop escalated when Hill put his window up
- ESPN host Peter Burns reveals how he almost choked to death in a restaurant before a football fan saved his life Terrifying moment
- Kristin Cavallari left in tears after watching 12-year-old son Camden take brutal hit in his first football game Found it tough to watch him in action
- Former ESPN host Pablo Torre sends fans crazy with 'epic' performance on Celebrity Family Feud Delivered a stunning performance on the show
- People are convinced Shaq is in a secret new relationship - and they have the pictures to 'prove' it Fans think they have rumbled the NBA icon
- David Beckham hilariously pranks Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher Before announcing himself as a commentator for CBS
- Drake London's girlfriend taunts Eagles fans after game-winning TD for Falcons London appeared to silenced the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field
- Anthony Joshua warns Daniel Dubois he is 'willing to die' to beat him in their Wembley grudge match Trying to become a three-time champion
- Johnny Gaudreau's daughter practices her hockey skills weeks after NHL star's death in touching video His one-year-old daughter Noa
- Tom Brady's 'coldblooded' moment has NFL fans claiming it is the best of his broadcasting career During second game as Fox announcer
- Simone Biles 'living out her dreams' on the road with Jordan Chiles as tour starts TONIGHT Gearing up to headline the tour this fall after Olympic success
- Tom Brady taunted with X-rated chant by Wrexham fans at Birmingham City game Hastily flew to England for the star-studded League One matchup
- Shannon Sharpe returns to ESPN for the first time since accidental sex video on Instagram Live Continues to cash in on awkward moment
- Jason Kelce delights fans as he turns up in a Philadelphia Eagles t-shirt and shorts For his second game as an ESPN analyst on Monday Night Countdown
- The battle of Hollywood! Tom Brady and Rob McElhenney arrive for clash between NFL star's Birmingham and actor's Wrexham
- Ex-USA soccer star Ashlyn Harris sits courtside at New York WNBA game with girlfriend Sophia Bush Harris recently divorced a major soccer star
- Jason Whitlock calls Caitlin Clark a 'spoiled baby' Conservative pundit insists she risks ruining the WNBA's newfound popularity
- NFL analyst gives a scathing assessment of Tom Brady in the booth Skip Bayless dismissed the seven-time Super Bowl champ as a mere 'rookie' in the booth
- Washington Commanders urged to drop name and re-adopt Redskins branding And the request is coming from a surprising source on the subject
- Jason Whitlock hits out at NFL broadcasts for failing to mention Donald Trump assassination attempt The podcaster asked if Fox or CBS reported it
- Heartbreaking moment Jacoby Jones' mom and son cry on the field Ex-Raven was honored in Baltimore on Sunday after his death in July
- Taylor Swift has steamy reaction to Travis Kelce's entrance at Chiefs game against Bengals NFL star performs iconic pose in nod to popstar
- NFL official COLLAPSES on sideline at Ravens' game against Raiders Taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to hospital
- Joe Burrow's pre-game fit has NFL fans all saying the same thing... and it may not be good news for the Bengals Ahead of Chiefs clash
- Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens reveals when gymnast will next attend one of his games Olympian misses clash against Texans
- Disgusting reason Packers QB Malik Willis refused to throw ball after center Josh Myers' gross pre-snap move On one third down play vs. the Colts
- Taylor Swift arrives at Chiefs-Bengals game Earlier, Donald Trump revealed his hatred for Travis Kelce's girlfriend in furious Truth Social post
- Tom Brady hugs Mike Tyson before Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium The same venue where the 58-year-old boxer will face Jake Paul in two months
- Troubled Jon Jones hangs with suspended boxer Ryan Garcia at UFC 306 in Las Vegas MMA promoter Dana White says he 'hopes that's not true'
- Birmingham versus Wrexham will be a Premier League clash But only if if Tom Brady, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get their way, writes COLLOMOSSE
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- Red Sox manager Alex Cora accuses Yankees ace Gerrit Cole of INTENTIONALLY beaning slugger Rafael Devers Yanks-Sox gets heated
- All the times Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have been spotted together - Fans eagerly await Sunday's seating arrangement in KC
- Bezos and fiancee Sanchez sit cageside in Vegas for UFC's debut at The Sphere As incredible images show results of Dana White's $20m night
- Fans go wild for 'future Heisman winner' Manning as nephew of Peyton and Eli throws touchdown on his first play for Texas Then runs for another
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- REVEALED: Hill previously had driving license suspended - after Dolphins star was dragged from car by 'aggressive' cops Has a track record
- Hailee Steinfeld does not follow Taylor Swift's example at NFL games amid romance with Bills QB Josh Allen Rarely seen among the faithful Bills Mafia
- Tom Brady brutally hits back at Eli Manning with message to Wrexham AFC owner Rob McElhenney Wrexham to take on QB's Birmingham City
- Pat McAfee delivers brutal five-word verdict as South Carolina student disastrously misses field goal Loses $120K on College GameDay
- Fox analyst Colin Cowherd duped by Travis Kelce tweet hitting back at Elon Musk for creepy Taylor Swift post After endorsement
- The story behind New York City FC's new $780m 'Cube' stadium with team set to build city's first soccer arena To be completed in time for the 2027 season
- Livvy opens up on being a 'Swiftie' as she promotes Amazon doc -and celebrates eyewatering NIL deals Has now earned a massive $9.5m in college
- EXCLUSIVEMiami Dolphins considering ruling star Tagovailoa out for the SEASON to give him time to mull over retirement Suffered third concussion
- REVEALED: Cop who threw Hill to the ground and cuffed him has been suspended 'multiple times' before For 'excessive force' - and WR would agree
- Tagovailoa concussion debate on ESPN descends into unhinged gender roles argument between Stephen A. Smith and Elle Duncan
- Aikman opens up on hitting 'rock bottom' after second divorce as NFL icon gives rare glimpse into his personal life And his 9pm bedtime
- Colorado football stadium is invaded by 'hit-and-run driver Massachusetts man allegedly drove through Folsom Field gate en route to field
- Tyreek Hill is never too far from the headlines - for good and bad From Super Bowl glory to domestic assault charges for controversial star
- Harrison Butker risks wrath of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans The Kansas City kicker previously sparked liberal outrage for his conservative beliefs
- Mauricio Pochettino reveals what led him to joining the United States The decorated coach had been linked to England and several other clubs
- Tom Brady gives his verdict on much-criticized Fox NFL debut The seven-time Super Bowl champion let himself have it
- Emotional moment Dolphins coach McDaniel KISSES Tagovailoa on the head after QB suffered a third concussion on the field Clearly loves his players
- Biles reveals impressive new skill she has learned while rehearsing for highly-anticipated US tour After bagging three gold medals at the Olympics
- Emotional Hill admits he feels 'embarrassed for my wife and kids' in wake of dramatic traffic stop - as he reveals new details and accuses cops of baiting him
- TV host launches into furious Burrow rant and slams 'nonsense lie' being told about Cincinnati Bengals QB Viral video sparked injury fears this week
- Female sports presenter speaks out after name of woman in Sharpe Instagram sex video is revealed Quickly moved to rule herself out
- Manuel Ugarte set to make Manchester United debut away to Southampton on Saturday following $65m move from PSG New signing
- Shocking moment Fox Sports studio is rocked by earthquake live on air, leaving NFL analysts stunned Cameras caught moment
- Jason Kelce sparks wild Taylor Swift and Travis engagement theories as he's quizzed about his 'sister-in-law' 'Big brother knows'
- Pat McAfee shares bizarre reaction to Shannon Sharpe streaming himself having sex live in Instagram video Went viral
- Erling Haaland will be allowed to take compassionate leave by Pep Guardiola after death of close friend JACK GAUGHAN on the Man City forward
- Caitlin Clark reveals the real reason why she liked Taylor Swift's shock endorsement of Kamala Harris Following debate against Donald Trump
- Dana White reveals what Donald Trump told him ONE HOUR before dramatic debate against Kamala Harris Trump is close with the UFC chief
- Jordan Chiles gifted bronze clock by rapper Flava Flav... a month after her Olympic medal heartbreak The Team USA star was given it at the VMAs
- Shannon Sharpe reveals the truth after SEX video streams live on his Instagram - having blamed hackers Spoke out after the video went viral
- Dave Portnoy speaks out after Caitlin Clark 'plays like a**' in loss Barstool Sports boss in line for $10MILLION if the Fever wins WNBA title
- Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles stuns in black dress at New York Fashion Week After bronze medal heartbreak at the Paris Olympics this summer
- Dave Portnoy gives his verdict on Donald Trump's performance vs. Kamala Harris in 'tag team' debate Barstool boss has his say on the debate
- Mauricio Pochettino CONFIRMED as new USMNT manager ahead of 2026 World Cup Former Chelsea boss takes over from Gregg Berhalter
- College football star reveals why angry fans have sent him Venmo requests after recent setback Brutal reality of life as a quarterback
- Taylor Swift goes against Brittany Mahomes by backing Kamala Harris - and Caitlin Clark reacts After wife of Chiefs QB endorsed Donald Trump
- Dawn Staley FINALLY visits the White House (and even holds hands with Joe Biden) As South Carolina celebrate March Madness success
- Aaron Rodgers LOSES on New York Jets return but shows signs of his brilliance Niners prove too strong, even without Christian McCaffrey
- Antonio Brown brutally mocks Taylor Swift over Donald Trump stance After her reunion with Brittany Mahomes at the US Open final
- Peyton Manning RIPS Brandon Aiyuk for dropping pass After the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver held out of the team's training camp
- Travis Kelce's romance with Taylor Swift is HARMING his NFL career, claims Jason Whitlock After underwhelming Chiefs performance
- Detroit Lions accused of using 'stealth' tactics to force Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to throw an interception In opening NFL win
- Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus says Miami Dolphins star's detainment was 'completely unacceptable' After astonishing scenes
- The new Jason Kelce: Curtain raises on Eagles legend's next chapter TONIGHT with his ESPN debut But is he ready to tackle life after the NFL?
- Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens gets called 'Mr. Biles' after touchdown Months on from referring to himself as 'the prize' in their marriage
- Tyreek Hill performs HANDCUFF celebration after touchdown for the Miami Dolphins Hours after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by cops
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce belt out iconic 'love' song at US Open final Charm offensive continues amid shock 'split contract' drama
- Stephen A. Smith FUMES at video of Tyreek Hill being pinned to the ground by 'excessive' Miami cops Drew comparisons with Scottie Scheffler arrest
- Vicious brawl breaks out between Raiders and Chargers fans with woman BODY SLAMMED and man left out cold Shocking scenes
- Tom Brady is brutally snubbed by Fox analyst during heavily-criticized TV debut Awkward exchange in the booth for the former NFL quarterback
- Angel Reese announces her first WNBA season is OVER in bombshell statement The Chicago Sky rookie played in the team's Friday night victory
- Taylor Swift might not sit with Brittany Mahomes - but Patrick does! Chiefs QB joins wife to cheer on Kansas City Current in NWSL
- 'Entitled brat' Caitlin Clark ripped for 'embarrassing diva' behavior in Indiana Fever loss The WNBA star admits she must do better
- Aryna Sabalenka beats American Jessica Pegula to win US Open with dominant display in New York She finally wins the trophy she craved
- REVEALED: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sat apart at Chiefs game as they 'wanted different vibes' More details emerge on the WAG wars
- TV star and Chiefs super fan Rob Riggle opens up on hanging out with Taylor Swift They were both at Arrowhead for this week's season opener
- TV networks 'are scrambling to sign up Donna Kelce for a new cooking show' after newfound fame thanks to Taylor Swift She is in demand
- Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to bizarre 'razzmatazz' question at Indiana Fever press conference How was she supposed to answer that?
- Donald Trump claims it's the 'beginning of the end' for the NFL as he slams huge new change for this season The NFL introduced a new 'dynamic' kickoff
- TV cameras are SCARED to show Brittany Mahomes after she controversially endorsed Donald Trump Jason Whitlock claims
- Green Bay Packers face anxious wait on Jordan Love injury as video shows star quarterback's knee pop Not looking good
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at iconic Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as the loved-up couple have a weekend in New York Chiefs party goes on
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- Forgotten NFL star under sudden scrutiny after video with Diddy resurfaces
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- Tom Brady names his top five teams of the NFL season so far - and heaps praise on veteran QB after superb start
- Caleb Williams is slammed for his reaction to fellow quarterback CJ Stroud in viral video after Bears' defeat to Texans
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