Mike Tyson showed off his remarkable body transformation at 53-years-old as the heavyweight icon prepares to return to the boxing ring for four-round exhibition fights

EXCLUSIVE BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Boxing chiefs are scrambling to devise safe ways to end the shutdown crippling the sport, with virtual press conferences and remote judging part of the plans.

Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has confirmed that the Ligue 1 club plans to launch two legal fights after the season was ended early.

Former heavyweight world champion George Foreman has revealed what Ali said when he spoke with him about Tyson during the peak of his career.

Despite extensive contingency planning, including potential of playing matches at neutral venues, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned the game is yet to get the 'green light'.

Only individual Premier League players who test positive for coronavirus will be quarantined rather than whole squads as plans for Project Restart gather pace.

The head of the UK's football police unit has told clubs opposing plans to play at neutral grounds to 'get a grip'.Mark Roberts has reminded those complaining that 30,000 people in the UK died.

Mike Tyson insisted that he never thinks about the moment he bit Evander Holyfield's ear in the boxing ring and claimed he has made more money from the aftermath that he was fined for the incident.

Football is inching closer to a return amid the Covid-19 pandemic but there remains an array of medical and health issues that need to be worked through before a ball can be kicked.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has walked to the cage 28 times and left it as the victor on every occasion. The UFC lightweight champion seems to be cut from a different cloth and the folklore is growing.

Sportsmail will provide you with everything you need to know for UFC 249 including time, channel and fight card plus location and latest odds.

The Brighton CEO has been vocal in his opposition to the 'unfair' proposals of Project Restart, which would see remaining games played at a small number of independent grounds.

The 26-year-old French centre back has struggled with knee and foot problems in the last few seasons and Barca said there was no time frame for his return to training.

The World Cup is almost upon us, as footballers around the globe prepare to pit abilities against each other on the biggest stage. With big moves up for grabs, Sportsmail looks at those in the shop window.

Striker Isaac Kiese-Thelin spooned a late shot over the bar with the goal at his mercy as his Sweden side were held to a goalless draw by Denmark in their pre-World Cup friendly at the Friends Arena.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still not satisfied with his omission from the Swedish national team for Russia and believes the national media cost him a spot in the 23-man squad for the World Cup.

Sweden drew another blank as fellow World Cup contenders Peru held them to a frustrating scoreless draw in their final warm-up game on a sun-drenched evening in Gothenburg.

Your guide to all of the teams at this summer's World Cup in Russia. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at each of the groups and assesses each team and their chances of success.

With its orange rays and the unmistakable figure of Lev Yashin, Russia has produced a piece of artwork that lives up to a great tradition of World Cup posters. Here is every one, from 1930 onwards...

Ibrahimovic retired from international football after Euro 2016 but Sweden's record goalscorer appeared to be tempted to return after qualification for this summer's finals had been achieved.

Sportsmail's MARTIN KEOWN gives his rundown of each team in Group F, including the manager, the man to watch out for, their strength and their biggest weakness.

Sportsmail's MARTIN KEOWN gives his rundown of each team in Group H, including the manager, the man to watch out for, their strength and their biggest weakness.

Sweden's former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that they should simply enjoy themselves at the World Cup because without him in the team there was no expectation.

On Sunday, Sweden conducted their final training session at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, before their opening game of the World Cup, against South Korea. 

South Korea have undergone their final training session ahead of their World Cup opener against Sweden at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium on Monday afternoon.

After Germany’s shock loss to Mexico in the first World Cup 2018 Group F match, all eyes turn to today’s Sweden vs South Korea. Here is all you need to know about the second Group F match.

After Mexico's surprise victory over Germany on Sunday, Group F has been blown wide open as Sweden and South Korea prepare to get their World Cup underway. Follow all the action as it happens.

JOE CALLAGHAN AT THE NIZHNY NOVGOROD STADIUM: Andreas Granqvist fired Sweden to victory over South Korea from the penalty spot as VAR once again proved decisive.

Striker Son Heung-min blamed himself for South Korea's 1-0 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener on Monday, saying he did not do enough to help lift his team mates in the Group F game.

Sweden were given a pleasant surprise during their training session on Wednesday morning when their national anthem was sung over the tannoy system by one of the World Cup volunteers.

Emil Forsberg believes Sweden would undoubtedly have a better chance at success this World Cup had Zlatan Ibrahimovic been in the squad, despite getting off to a winning start.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Germany vs Sweden including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

Sweden could be missing a few players for Saturday's group match against defending champion Germany because of illness and injury.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has proved he is still in the shape of his life, despite recently being snubbed by Sweden for the 2018 Russia World Cup. The iconic forward is ESPN's latest body cover star.

Toni Kroos scored a sensational last minute winner to keep Germany's World Cup dreams alive with a 2-1 win over Sweden. Relive all the action with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS here.

CHRIS HATHERALL IN SOCHI: Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not be here with them but Sweden, with a team whose image is the antithesis of their former hero, came so close to becoming legends.

MATT BARLOW AT FISHT OLYMPIC STADIUM: For a short time, just over half an hour including the half-time interval, Germany were on their way out of the World Cup.

Sweden boss Janne Andersson accused the Germans of gloating and 'rubbing his face' in defeat after the goal which puts them back in control of their destiny in Group F.

Toni Kroos scored a last-gasp winner to keep Germany's World Cup hopes alive against Sweden on Saturday night. Germany's dramatic win was, unsurprisingly, a hot topic on social media.

Germany went 1-0 behind against Sweden but Marco Reus levelled before Toni Kroos stepped up and smashed a last-gasp free-kick into the top corner at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on Saturday evening.

Toni Kroos has praised his Germany team-mates for their second-half performance against Sweden on Saturday which saw them come from a goal down to win in the last minute. 

Germany's victory over Sweden unleashed a wave of euphoria among players and coaching staff but Joachim Low said changes would be needed for their final group game against South Korea.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against two German team officials who stormed towards the Sweden bench gesticulating and clapping after a last-gasp victory on Saturday.

Thunder rumbled as the players boarded the team buses but it would take more than another mighty storm crashing ashore from the Black Sea to clear the air.

Sweden weren't the only country to curse Germany's late winner. It was also a major setback for Mexico who have consequently been left with work to do to qualify for the knockout stages.

While Mexico is in a strong position to make it through to the World Cup 2018 final 16 after their famous win against Germany, Sweden will need a two-goal win to qualify for the knockout stages in Russia.

The calculators may be needed this afternoon when Mexico take on Sweden in their final round of Group F encounters at the World Cup. Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail.

Sweden is set to take on Switzerland in the Knockout Stage of the 2018 World Cup. Here's all you need to know about when the match is on, where it will take place, how to watch and more.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup round of 16 including fixtures times, dates and channel plus odds and group stage performances for teams and players.

Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hung up his international boots following Euro 2016 in France, scoring a record 62 times in 116 appearances for Sweden.