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Vicky Pattison struggled to stop Greg Rutherford winning Celebrity Masterchef

JIM SHELLEY: Vicky Pattison and Neil Ruddock had more chance of beating Greg Rutherford at long jump than they did of defeating him in the kitchen tonight.




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Celebrity Masterchef 2019: Greg Rutherford WINS the series after nail-biting final

The sportsman, 32, staved off stiff competition from fellow finalists Vicky Pattison and Neil Ruddock to be crowned the winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2019.




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Greg Rutherford is video bombed by his two sons during interview

Greg Rutherford was adorably interrupted by his two young children while giving an interview on how to keep children busy while in isolation amid the COVID-19 crisis.




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Jose Mourinho reveals his future plans but insists he may NOT end up in charge of Portugal 

Jose Mourinho is eyeing up a national team job for the first time in his managerial career. The ex-Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid boss has not had a job since December.




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Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix scores outrageous training ground goal 

Wonderkid Joao Felix executed a stunning goal during a Benfica training session to demonstrate why he is in such high demand across Europe this summer.




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Kieran Trippier makes debut for Atletico Madrid in pre-season victory but Joao Felix limps off

Kieran Trippier - who signed from Tottenham in a £20million deal this week - made his debut for Diego Simeone's outfit as they ran out emphatic winners against Numancia on Saturday.




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Renato Sanches lit up Euro 2016 but now he faces rebuilding his career in France

KIT HOLDEN: In the end, Renato Sanches felt he was left with no other option but to pack his bags and leave Bayern Munich. He joined Ligue 1 side Lille this summer in a move worth £23million.




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Jose Mourinho hails Cristiano Ronaldo after latest record-breaking exploits

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, scored four times during Portugal's 5-1 victory over Lithuania to break Robbie Keane's record for most goals in European Championship qualifiers.




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Cristiano Ronaldo needs TWO goals against Luxembourg to reach 700 in his career

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of yet another milestone in his incredible career. Two goals against Luxembourg on Friday night will see him join the illustrious 700 club.




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'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Pele': Jorge Mendes claims client is 'the greatest of all time'

Ronaldo scored the 700th goal of his career from the penalty spot in Portugal's 2-1 defeat against Ukraine on Monday - the sixth player in the history of football to reach that incredible landmark.




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Cristiano Ronaldo presented with commemorative 700 goals Juventus shirt before scoring 701st goal

Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a special Juventus shirt to commemorate the 700th goal of his professional career before he scored his 701st against Bologna on Saturday.




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10 things to watch as international football returns

The scramble for Euro 2020 places comes to its conclusion this week as the final international fixtures of the year are played out across the continent.




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Why are Portuguese clubs so successful in the transfer market?

With Bruno Fernandes set for a £60m move to Manchester United and Gedson Fernandes loaned to Tottenham, Portuguese players have once again taken prominence in a transfer window.




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Renato Sanches is piecing his career back together with Lille after a dramatic fall from stardom

Renato Sanches must have truly felt on top of the world after Portugal lifted the Euro 2016 trophy. But an assent to the lofty heights of the game can often be followed by a plummet to the bottom.




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Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo post exact same heartfelt condolence message to Kobe Bryant

While the message was sincere, the word-for-word tweets prompted many to call out Figo for a lack of effort with the only difference between the two posts was the accompanying images.




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Manchester United will benefit from Bruno Fernandes arrival, claims Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva has stated he expects Portugal international team-mate Bruno Fernandes to be a success at Manchester United, after backing him to settle in England.




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Coronavirus UK: Wolves star Diogo Jota believes the Premier League season CAN be finished

The Dutch FA took the decision on Friday to cancel the Eredivisie , with the title left by vacant by Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, and neighbouring Belgium could follow after a meeting on Monday.




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Brendan Rodgers defends James Maddison's lifestyle after Leicester man was seen out in Dubai

Brendan Rodgers has launched a passionate defence of James Maddison's lifestyle and insists the Leicester midfielder is the footballer all youngsters want to emulate.




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Bubbly Jody Morris is the secret ingredient in Frank Lampard's success as his assistant at Chelsea 

DANNY MURPHY: Young managers usually want a wise old owl next to them for experience. Frank Lampard bucked the trend by appointing Jody Morris as his assistant.




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The rise of Harvey Barnes as Leicester star fights for an England Euro 2020 spot

Not many football fans would have put Harvey Barnes in their England squad for Euro 2020 at the start of the season, yet the Leicester attacker is from a family who know all about defying the odds.




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Sterling believes Euro 2020 win would be significant step in battle against racism

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling believes that a victorious England campaign in Euro 2020 could represent a significant step forward in the country's battle against racism.




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Bukayo Saka continues to thrive as Arsenal's converted full-back provides 10th assist of the season

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: As Eddie Nketiah wheeled away towards the corner flag, the Arsenal forward dialled a few numbers into an imaginary phone.




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West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Brady in support of giving Jimmy Greaves a gong

West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Brady has thrown her support behind Sportsmail's quest to see former England striker Jimmy Greaves honoured for services to football.




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FA to hold coronavirus crisis talks ahead of England's friendly with Italy at Wembley

The FA will today hold urgent talks over the impact of the coronavirus on England's Wembley friendly with Italy next month. Twelve people have died from the disease in Italy so far.




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Jerome Sinclair was labelled the next Owen... so what happened to English football's next big thing?

Take a look at Jerome Sinclair's social media accounts, and you won't find out much. No tweets since 2017, and all of his profile pictures are black. In a way, it is a sad reflection of his struggles.




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Harry Kane hands major boost to Tottenham and England by returning to light training

The Spurs striker has been missing since January but Jose Mourinho confirmed he has returned to light training in a major boost to both Tottenham and England.




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England reveal lavish Wembley plans with changing room re-designs and £9m upgrade

England have revealed grand developments for Wembley stadium, as they prepare to ensure the iconic national stadium remains among the world's best.




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England team doctor Rob Chakraverty faces another drugs controversy

England football doctor Rob Chakraverty faced fresh questions on Saturday night after a former elite athlete said she believed her thyroid medication was mishandled by him.




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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rallies behind David de Gea after calamitous error in Everton draw

DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave his unequivocal support to David De Gea as he described Manchester United's No1 as the 'world's best goalkeeper'.




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Daniel Sturridge is banned from football until JUNE and is fined £150,000

Daniel Sturridge has left Turkish club Trabzonspor because he has been suspended from all football-related activity worldwide until the middle of June following an appeal by the FA




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Gareth Southgate considers giving Phil Foden first England call-up after Carabao Cup final

Gareth Southgate is giving serious consideration to handing Phil Foden a first England call-up this month. The teenager shone in front of England assistant Steve Holland at Wembley.




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Pep Guardiola insists Phil Foden has unlimited potential after star turn in City's Carabao Cup win

England manager Gareth Southgate is seriously considering calling on the 19-year-old for this month's friendlies and Guardiola believes the midfielder's stock will continue to rise.




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Gareth Southgate backs England No 1 Jordan Pickford amid poor form

England manager Gareth Southgate has backed his No 1 goalkeeper despite his patchy form this season. Pickford again came under the microscope with a mistake at the weekend.




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Phil Foden stands on the brink of a breakthrough for Manchester City and possibly England

It was the afternoon that confirmed beyond all doubt that Phil Foden belongs on the grandest of stages. The hope now is that Foden can make a breakthrough soon for club and country.




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England defender Rachel Daly is out for revenge on the USA in the SheBelieves Cup

The 28-year-old, who plays for Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League, says the fanfare around the four-time world champions made it more difficult to get over the semi-final loss.




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Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford must return to action before Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate

MATT HUGHES IN AMSTERDAM: Southgate warned Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford that they must prove their fitness by playing for their clubs before the end of the season.




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Phil Neville insists his young Lionesses will play a part in SheBelieves Cup opener against USA

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN ORLANDO: Phil Neville insists his Lionesses are not here to make up the numbers and vows to put them to the test against the USA in Thursday's SheBelieves Cup opener.




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Gareth Southgate's plans hit by coronavirus with Italy friendly at Wembley under threat

MATT HUGHES - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England players have been told there is a possibility the game will be called off, as the FA wait for advice from the government.




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USA 2-0 England: Phil Neville's Lionesses crash to defeat in SheBelieves Cup opener

Both sides had chances to open the scoring in the first half, with England's Nikita Parris failing to divert a header past Alyssa Naeher and Carly Telford equal to a dipping shot from Rose Lavelle.




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Carly Telford hints at Chelsea exit after heroics in defeat to USA in SheBelieves Cup opener

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Carly Telford has sent a warning to Chelsea that she could leave the club in search of regular football after proving she's worthy of Phil Neville's No 1 spot.




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Upcoming England friendlies 'set to be cancelled' due to coronavirus

The coronavirus is set to cause more sporting event cancellations, with England's upcoming friendlies against Italy and Denmark under threat, according to The Sun.




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Harry Kane hands Tottenham and England a boost as he completes solo training session

Harry Kane has stepped up his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury as he returned to the pitches of Tottenham's training ground. The England captain is on the slow road back to fitness.




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John Barnes warns Jadon Sancho against £100million summer move to Liverpool

John Barnes has warned Jadon Sancho against completing a £100million transfer to Liverpool in the summer before he is ready.




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Coronavirus crisis clobbers the FA with insurance shortfall to cost £3m per game

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA face multi-million pound losses if they are forced to cancel games or stage them behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis.




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Nikita Parris backs Phil Neville to succeed despite England's disappointing SheBelieves Cup campaign

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN DALLAS: Nikita Parris says she still believes in Phil Neville despite admitting England have not improved since being knocked out of the World Cup last summer.




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England's friendly with Denmark expected to be cancelled as Danish FA postpone ALL football matches

The announcement of all public activities being restricted or completely shut down until March 29 include the expectation that international friendlies at the end of the month will be cancelled.




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Phil Neville set to call it quits as England Women's boss

EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING: Phil Neville is considering his future and could be set to end his two-year spell in charge of England's women.




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Coronavirus UK: Gareth Southgate abandons idea of holding an England get-together this month

The England boss was keen on getting the players together if England's friendlies with Italy and Denmark were postponed later this month, which they now have been.




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Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier wants to finish career at Burnley

The England international, 29, is currently playing for Atletico Madrid in Spain and has impressed under Diego Simeone, but he aims to return to Burnley to end his career in the near future.




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New TV drama shows Scotsman Fergus Suter creating the beautiful game

For reasons buried in the mists of time, the Blackburn Rovers club photographer once asked Fergus Suter to pose next to a huge bearskin, though, as ever, he did not seem terribly fazed.