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Virgil van Dijk saw Argentina and Lionel Messi end his World Cup dream in 2022 but two of his Liverpool team-mates have continued to wind up the defender as a result

Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia next weekend - a fight which will bank him another multi-million-pound pay day

Mauricio Pochettino has come under pressure after some underwhelming results in his first season as Chelsea manager, and now the London side are looking at potential new additions

Lewis Hamilton is optimistic about the potential in his Mercedes and believes the Silver Arrows could fight towards the front despite qualifying in ninth in Bahrain

The France international turns 24 on Saturday hoping to celebrate with victory at Huddersfield in the lunchtime showdown, with the Championship side hoping for a return to the Premier League

Max Verstappen was surprised he ended up having the pace to put his Red Bull on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix having struggled during practice in the build up

Barcelona will have a new manager in the dugout come next season with Xavi departing and Pep Guardiola has told his former team to pursue Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi

Newsboy believes Benson can repeat last year's victory in the bet365 Morebattle Hurdle (2.50) at Kelso and he also rates Highstakeplayer in Newbury's big race of the day, the BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (1.55)

Christian Horner responded after Red Bull driver Max Verstappen apologised to engineer Giampiero Lambiase ahead of the first grand prix of his title defence in Bahrain

World champion Max Verstappen will line up on pole position for the season opener in Bahrain on Saturday with Charles Leclerc and George Russell rounding out the top three

Gary Neville called Chelsea 'billion pound bottle jobs' as they wilted towards the end of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and questions should be asked over Mauricio Pochettino’s management

Tensions were high during last weekend's MLS clash between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami with Lionel Messi's words sticking with Spanish-speaking Edwin Cerrillo

WALLY MEETS NATHAN JONES: After seven managers in three years, a turnover that would make Watford blush, Jones and Charlton might be the perfect fit for an underachieving club

Jason Watson was stood down by officials in Bahrain after he failed to reveal he had taken a notifiable substance when selected for a random drugs test

Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth have both served on the PGA Tour Policy Board amid the ongoing merger talks with the Saudis - and now a new star has been brought in

Erik ten Hag had suggested Fulham apologise after a social media post which appeared to mock Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes went viral

France prop can't wait to take on his former club and, with Rhinos team-mate Justin Sangare, met fellow Frenchmen Illan Meslier and Georginio Rutter of Leeds United ahead of kick-off

The Liverpool boss is walking away from the club at the end of the season, and says he hopes he is leaving the Reds in a good place with their talented array of youngsters

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes certainly felt the wrath of his own supporters last weekend but has recently been defended by a former Red Devil in Wes Brown

Manchester City welcome rivals Manchester United to the Etihad on Sunday with Pep Guardiola's side hunting for their fourth Premier League title in a row

Anthony Kim made his LIV Golf debut in Saudi Arabia this week but, after 12 years away from competing, rust around his game during the opening round was clear to see

Manchester City have won five of the last six Premier League titles but Pep Guardiola knows the Etihad outfit will not always be at the top of English football

The FA Cup quarter-finals are set to take late this month with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United and all involved - and broadcasting details have now emerged

Will anyone correctly predict six fixtures and win the £250,000 jackpot?

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry will spearhead a glittering list of former stars to play in the inaugural over-35 World Cup in the UK this summer, with a current Premier League side looking the favourite to host