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Jack Nowell: Pregnancies, BBQ's and birthdays... a week in the life of a Premiership Rugby star

In a week where Premiership Rugby faced further setbacks with their return dates, Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell kept himself busy with pregnancies, BBQ's and much more.




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Pride of lions sleep in the road in South Africa

The pack was spotted by park ranger Richard Sowry near the Orpen Rest Camp on the western border of the park, which has been empty since South Africa went into lockdown on March 26.




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Laura Whitmore's boyfriend Iain Stirling 'proposed during romantic holiday in South Africa'

According to The Sun, Iain, 32, proposed after they filmed the most recent series of Love Island and the couple told their families last month.




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Johannesburg mum terrifies son by dressing as Pennywise the clown from IT and hiding in wheelie bin

Hester Greeff, 41, horrified her son Ruan Becker, 20, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ruan says he 'absolutely hates clowns' since he watched the 1990 television show It as a nine-year-old.




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How did Fabio Capello get England's 2010 World Cup so wrong? Sportsmail delivers the inside story

SPECIAL REPORT BY ROB DRAPER: When surveying calamitous England campaigns at overseas tournaments, South Africa 2010 is a classic of the genre.




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British couple who left girl, 2, with nanny for 9 day holiday get caught in coronavirus lockdown  

Mark Hill, from Newcastle, and his Italian wife Chiara Maioni, who live in Dubai, left toddler Skye in the care of their trusted nanny while they jetted to Cape Town for a romantic nine-day break on March 11.




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Flock of vultures swoop in to steal cheetah's kill before lion snatches it from them 

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. The group of vultures inch closer to the cheetah in Kruger National Park, South Africa. They take the kill but a lion steals it from them a few moments later.




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No, I said SHOO! Lioness chews on a ranger's BOOT after pride surrounded his tent in South Africa

Norman Chauke, 28, from Makuleke Limpopo, South Africa, works as a tracking instructor at a reserve - and was stunned when the lions decided they wanted to chew on the boots he'd left outside the tent.




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Nicolas Tagliafico praises Argentina talisman Lionel Messi ahead of Copa America

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico has praised captain Lionel Messi for his desire to win a trophy for his country as they begin their quest to end a 26-year wait for silverware.




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Brazil 3-0 Bolivia: Philippe Coutinho rides to the rescue in Neymar's absence

With Neymar watching from afar, it was Philippe Coutinho who came through for Brazil in the Copa America opener. Coutinho scored twice as Brazil overcame half-time jeers at the Morumbi.




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Can Lionel Messi mastermind a weakened Argentina side to Copa America glory?

TOM SANDERSON IN BRAZIL: The sight of an inconsolable Lionel Messi slumped on the turf of the MetLife Stadium became a defining image of his tenure in the Argentina shirt from 2014 to 2016.




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Luis Suarez battling to be ready to start Uruguay's opener against Ecuador at Copa America

Suarez had an operation about a month ago and it remains unclear if the Barcelona striker will start for Uruguay in their opener against Ecuador on Sunday in Belo Horizonte.




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Brazil stars go mad for Richarlison after he nutmegs David Neres

Richarlison and David Neres may be pals and Brazil team-mates, but that doesn't stop a bit of friendly rivalry on the training ground. 




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Jesse Lingard teams up with Nathan Redmond in Miami as stars make the most of their summer break 

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.




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Bolivia 1-3 Peru: Farfan breaks record by netting winner 15 years since his last Copa America goal

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro.




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Lionel Messi insists 'it would be crazy' if Argentina suffer group stage exit at the Copa America

After a Messi penalty salvaged a point against Paraguay on Wednesday night, Argentina know they must now beat 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar to avoid an embarrassing early exit.




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'A football genius and Lionel Messi': Newcastle laud Almiron after assist

Miguel Almiron's superb assist for Paraguay in their Copa America draw with Argentina has earned a tongue-in-cheek comparison to Lionel Messi from Newcastle.




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'Forget about Argentina struggling, this is MAD': Lionel Messi stuns again

For Lionel Messi, the present Copa America campaign with Argentina has, so far, been another bruising affair on the international stage. But he has still shown flashes of his sparkling best.




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Argentina's Copa America hopes could end in ultimate humiliation

TOM SANDERSON: Nothing less than a win against Qatar will do for Lionel Scaloni's fragile side. Just like the World Cup last year, it has been yet another tournament of recriminations.




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Bolivia 1-3 Venezuela: Darwin Machis grabs a brace

An impressive double from striker Darwin Machis helped Venezuela book their place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a comfortable 3-1 win over Bolivia on Saturday.




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Qatar v Argentina, Copa America LIVE: Lionel Messi and Co on the brink

Argentina must beat Qatar in Porto Alegre on Sunday night and hope Paraguay fail to beat Colombia if they are to avoid a humiliating group-stage exit at the Copa America.




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Messi believes Qatar win can kick start Argentina's Copa America campaign

The South American side clinched second place in Group B after a 2-0 victory against Qatar, thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero. 'Now starts another Copa,' Messi said.




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Fans cheekily mock Lionel Messi after Argentina star skies shot in Copa America win against Qatar 

Lionel Messi might be Argentina's - and Barcelona's - all-time record goalscorer, but fans were quick to mock the all-time great after he missed an easy chance for his country in Copa America.




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Chile 0-1 Uruguay: Edinson Cavani scores late winner to clinch top spot in Group C in Copa America

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored a late winner to stun reigning champions Chile in Rio on Monday night. Jonathan Rodriguez's cross from the left by the forward in the 82nd minute.




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Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina into crunch Copa America quarter-final against Venezuela 

Lionel Messi (left) and Sergio Aguerro (right) cut relaxed figures as Argentina prepared for their Copa America quarter-final clash with Venezuela.




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Fans mock Liverpool ace Roberto Firmino over Copa America penalty miss

Firmino scored three no-look goals for Liverpool last season, turning his head away from the ball before shooting. And this cocky manoeuvre was used as a stick to beat him with on social media.




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Venezuela 0-2 Argentina: Lionel Messi and Co into Copa America semi-finals

Argentina booked their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Friday night with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in Rio de Janeiro thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso.




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Lionel Messi blames poor pitches for his Copa America woes

The Barcelona star has scored just one goal in four appearances for Argentina at the tournament, a penalty against Paraguay, although they are into the semi-finals.




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Richarlison set to miss rest of Brazil's Copa America campaign amid fears he has contracted mumps 

Everton striker Richarlison was left out of Brazil's Copa America quarter-final with Paraguay on Thursday amid concerns the attacker has contracted mumps.




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Richarlison gets green light to return to Brazil squad after contracting mumps

The Everton forward was put in isolation for three days after contracting the contagious viral infection and was holed up in a hotel in Porto Alegre while he recovered.




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Barcelona 'willing to pay £100m release clause' for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez

His performances have caught the attention of the Catalan giants, who are now preparing to pay his £100m release cause to bring him to the Nou Camp, according to Corriere dello Sport.




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Colombia defender William Tesillo confirms death threats after missed penalty against Chile

TOM SANDERSON IN SAO PAULO: Colombia international William Tesillo has confirmed that he has been the recipient of death threats for his role in the country's Copa America exit.




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Arsenal sign 18-year-old Brazilian starlet Gabriel Martinelli for £6m

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian 18-year-old Gabriel Martinelli. The youngster is one of the most promising talents in his homeland and bases his game on Cristiano Ronaldo.  




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Brazil vs Argentina, LIVE! Latest scores and updates from the Copa America semi-final

Brazil and arch-rivals Argentina will go head to head for a place in the Copa America final. For live updates from the semi-final, follow the action with Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY...




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Fans mock Philippe Coutinho after forward is completely fooled by Juan Foyth's body-feint

Philippe Coutinho was left red-faced on the big stage this week, after falling for a sumptuous piece of skill during Brazil's Copa America clash with rivals Argentina.




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Lionel Messi's history of Argentina failures after yet more heartbreak at Copa America

When five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona star Lionel Messi eventually hangs up his boots, he might just have one huge regret lingering in the back of his mind.




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Lionel Messi has only scored FOUR goals in 20 knockout games for Argentina

After Lionel Messi tasted yet more international heartbreak with Argentina at the Copa America , his scoring record on the big stage has once again come under scrutiny.




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Fans praise Alisson as keeper learns from the past to save dangerous free-kick from Lionel Messi

He may have won the Champions League last season, but Alisson Becker learned a few crucial lessons along the way. After being beaten by Lionel Messi once, amends have been made.




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Lionel Messi urged to fight on by Argentina's press after Copa America exit

TOM SANDERSON IN BRAZIL: Naturally, the Argentine press dug its heels in over the hours that followed yet another big stage disappointment. Messi, they feel, can lead new generation to glory.




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The humiliating moment Chile striker Eduardo Vargas fails with lame 'panenka' penalty

Chile were knocked out of the Copa America in the semi-finals with a 3-0 defeat by Peru, and Eduardo Vargas' misery was compounded when he missed a late penalty.




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Brazil star Willian ruled out of Copa America final against Peru due to thigh injury

The Chelsea star felt pain in his right thigh during the second half of Tuesday's 2-0 semi-final victory against Argentina but stayed on the pitch as his side had used all three substitutes.




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Alisson is the first goalkeeper to win three Golden Gloves in one season

Alisson will become the first goalkeeper to win three Golden Gloves in one season having kept five clean sheets in the Copa America. No other goalkeeper can catch him with the final still to play.




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Chile badboy Gary Medel stands up for Lionel Messi after they were both sent off

Gary Medel has come out in defence of Lionel Messi after both players were sent off for a confrontation in the Copa America third place playoff. The were dismissed for a clash in the first half.




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Copa America final - Brazil vs Peru, RESULT: Relive all the action

Brazil took on Peru in the Copa America final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night. Brazil won their first Copa America trophy since 2007.




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Richarlison forgets his own great-grandmother's name after scoring in Copa America final

Everton forward Richarlison sent 200 million of his fellow countrymen into hysterics through a post-match interview recorded after his Copa America-sealing goal on Sunday evening.




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Paulo Dybala thanks Lionel Messi for lending him his lucky ribbon before Copa America clash

The 25-year-old Juventus star netted Argentina's second goal against Chile in the 22nd minute as they won 2-1, with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero scoring the opener.




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Edu closing in on Arsenal technical director job as Brazilian federation replace him with Juninho

Edu is closing in on the technical director job at Arsenal after Brazil appointed Juninho to replace him as their general coordinator.




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Manchester City set to resume pursuit as Alves 'heads back to Europe to listen to offers'

Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves is on his way to Europe to listen to offers, according to globoesporte.globo.com. He willl consider his options after his contract with PSG expired.




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Copa America referee hits back at Lionel Messi for furious 'bull****' rant after Brazil loss

Messi was left incandescent with the performance of referee Roddy Zambrano and the use of VAR and did not hold back in his post-match assessment after their defeat by Brazil.




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Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho are joined by Brazil team-mates

Premier League stars Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho joined their team-mates to celebrate Brazil's Copa America success on Wednesday.