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GERMANY OUT! Holders sent crashing out of World Cup after humiliating defeat by South Korea in first group exit for 80 YEARS
NEW The unthinkable has happened - Germany , reigning world champions, the consummate tournament team, are out of the World Cup. Their failure to beat South Korea on Wednesday afternoon, combined with Sweden's comfortable win over Mexico , saw Joachim Low's men exit Russia at the group stage - their first World Cup elimination at this point for 80 years. Sweden won the group by beating Mexico 3-0 in the other match taking place at the same time, meaning Germany needed to defeat South Korea to get through in second place.
Tottenham face fresh hurdle to get new stadium ready in time as they are forced to rip out 15,000 SEATS after they were installed without pigment that protects them from bad weather
Tottenham have been made to rip out 15,000 seats at their new £1billion stadium after they were mistakenly installed without a protective pigment. Workers were meant to add a pigment to the navy blue dye that coloured the seats but accidentally left it out making them vulnerable to bad weather.
Next stop... Kaliningrad! England stars touch down for showdown with Belgium
England have arrived in Kaliningrad ahead of their game against Belgium. Gareth Southgate's side are involved in a straight shoot-out with Belgium to take top spot in Group G. The teams are level on points with England possessing a goals scored advantage. The Three Lions have already secured a place in the knockout stages but know a draw or victory in Thursday night's game would earn them top spot.
You really do want to finish first! Kane takes on Walker in England sprint races in final training session ahead of Belgium decider
England's stars are aiming for a sprint finish in Group G as they look to pip Belgium to top spot tomorrow night - and this morning the squad engaged in a series of sprint challenges, with captain Harry Kane racing to victory over his former Tottenham team-mate Kyle Walker. Kane, currently top scorer at the World Cup on five goals, is set to start tomorrow.
'What do I do? Put Kun on?': Argentina boss caught on camera asking Messi if he should bring Aguero on as sub in astonishing show of who REALLY is in charge of World Cup rescue bid
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli appeared to ask Lionel Messi if he should send on Sergio Aguero late into their desperate bid to make the last-16 at the World Cup. Marcos Rojo scored a dramatic winner over Nigeria as the two-time winners left it late to secure their place in the knockout stages in Russia. But it appears that the chaos that marked their buildup to the must-win clash with the African side spilled over onto the pitch in St Petersburg on Tuesday night.
'The doctor said I should go home at half-time... but how could I leave?': Maradona admits he binged on white wine before being carried out in a mess watching Messi
Diego Maradona has declared 'I am fine' after fears were raised for his health following Argentina's win against Nigeria at the World Cup... but has admitted to binging on white wine. The Argentine legend has confessed he binged on white wine before being helped away from his VIP box after falsely being declared dead following Argentina’s dramatic win against Nigeria. Maradona rubbished reports he had suffered a fatal heart attack in a WhatsApp recording he sent to a journalist pal and admitted: 'Where we were they were only serving white wine. Yes, we drank all the wine, but now I'm talking to you and I'm telling you the truth.'
Gerrard hands No 8 shirt to Keita as Liverpool's £52m signing is finally unveiled after year-long wait and vows: 'I'll try to do as much as he did – that's my motivation'
Naby Keita has recalled the moment he was given his Liverpool No 8 shirt from former incumbent and club icon Steven Gerrard and vowed: 'I'll try to do as much as he did – that's my motivation.' Keita will be officially unveiled as a Liverpool player next week following his pre-agreement with RB Leipzig last summer. The 23-year-old will become the first player to wear the iconic shirt since May 2015, when Gerrard left the club for MLS side LA Galaxy. Keita has revealed how he was surprised by the club's former under-18s manager during his first visit to their Melwood training base once his move had been confirmed.
'Thank God!': Thousands of Argentina fans go wild in Buenos Aires after World Cup salvation... but there's despair in Nigeria
Marcos Rojo's late winning goal for Argentina against Nigeria was met with wild scenes back home in Buenos Aires. Facing an ignominious early exit from the World Cup with just four minutes to go in their final group-stage match, Manchester United defender Rojo became the most unlikely of heroes with a sweetly-struck volley, which sparked delerium both on the pitch and in the stands in St Petersburg, and back in the nation's capital city. A video from the Plaza San Martin in central Buenos Aires shows the moment thousands of fans, watching the game on a big screen, saw Rojo's goal go in 8,205 miles away in Russia, and their incredible reaction.
Argentina hero Rojo celebrates saving his nation's World Cup dream with pizza on the late flight back
It is not often that a defender manages to take on a slice of the goalscoring action. But Marcos Rojo had only one method in mind when it came to celebrating his dramatic intervention in Argentina's late win against Nigeria at the World Cup. Rojo struck a sweet volley into the back of the Super Eagles' net to send Argentina through to the knockout stages of the competition with a 2-1 win.
Ronaldo gets shorty (again) as he shows off his muscles in Portugal training ahead of World Cup last-16 clash with Uruguay
Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his astonishing leg muscles as Portugal trained at their Moscow base on Wednesday morning ahead of the tough last-16 clash against Uruguay. The weight of this contest is so apparent that unlike Portugal's previous training sessions in Russia, there was a certain air of focus and intensity about it on Wednesday. Portugal seemed to be taking it easy in training, particularly after drawing with Spain in their opening game, but on Wednesday there was no thoughts spared for saving legs later down the line.
Are they the surprise package of the World Cup so far? Fans go wild for ITV commentary duo McCoist and Champion: 'Give them the final'
Every major World Cup has a star. James Rodriguez in Brazil four years ago, Diego Maradona in 1986 and Ronaldo in 2002 are a few that come to mind. Arguably the standout performances in Russia though are coming from ITV commentary duo Jon Champion and Ally McCoist, who have left fans engrossed during the games they are covering.
Luke Donald's stunning six-bedroom mansion with pool, wine cellar and giant Union Jack rug on sale for $4.5m
Former world No 1 golfer Luke Donald has put his Illinois mansion on the market for $4.5million (£3.4m). Donald and his wife Diane have owned the property in Northfield, Illinois, since 2008, when they purchased the six-bedroom home for $3.75m (£2.83m). While the couple have lived in the home, on and off, for 10 years, Donald still clearly has significant pride about his home country. His office has a large Union Jack carpet.
Joshua and Hearn meet with stream team as deal for Povetkin showdown edges closer, leaving Wilder to ponder next move
Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn have been 'making plans' with representatives of Alexander Povetkin as a heavyweight showdown in the autumn edges closer. AJ looks set to defend his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles against the Russian at Wembley in September, despite having been locked in talks with Deontay Wilder's team for several months. Shelly Finkel, Wilder's co-manager, revealed on Tuesday that they had been offered a fight with Joshua in London in April 2019, before which Joshua will put his titles on the line against the 38-year-old Russian.
STARS OF SPORT
- 'What do I do? Put Kun on?': Argentina boss caught on camera asking Messi if he should bring Aguero onAstonishing indication of who REALLY is in charge
- Liverpool manager Klopp soaks up the sun in Ibiza as he recharges the batteries ahead of pre-season trainingJurgen Klopp is keen to put his feet up and relax
- Golden boy celebrating again! Kane takes on Walker in England sprint races in final training sessionAhead of Belgium showdown
- Has a Simpsons episode from 1997 predicted a Mexico vs Portugal World Cup final?It can happen if Mexicans win their group!
- Argentina hero Rojo celebrates saving his nation's World Cup dream with pizza on the late flight back Tasty goal... then a tasty treat for United man
MORE STARS OF SPORT
- 'The doctor said I should go home at half-time': Maradona insists he is OK despite being carried out in a mess watching MessiTreated by medics
- Joshua and Hearn meet with Povetkin's team as deal for heavyweight showdown edges closeWhile WBC king Deontay Wilder ponders next move
- Gerrard hands his No 8 shirt to Keita as Liverpool's £52m signing is finally unveiled after year-long waitKop king is his motivator
- Ronaldo shows off his astonishing leg muscles as Portugal train ahead of World Cup last-16 clash against UruguayAt the business end of the World Cup
- Donald's stunning six-bedroom mansion with swimming pool, wine cellar and giant Union Jack rug goes on the market for $4.5mIn Northfield, Illinois
- Man Utd star Sanchez is joined by his dogs Atom and Humber as he trains in Chile ahead of the new seasonPre-season starts for the South American star
- Serbia are angry now... Mladen Krstajic's men are ready to KO Brazil as they go in search of a place in the last 16Still seething from late defeat by Switzerland
- Giroud and Griezmann play like strangers for France as Mascherano does his best Terry Butcher impressionThings you missed from World Cup on Tuesday
- 'Each one of us has our own responsibility': Tite insists that Brazil can't rely solely on their star man NeymarWork to be done to reach the last 16
- Mandzukic mocks Mascherano's height in Croatia's win over Argentina... and Dybala finds it hilariousJavier Mascherano had 90 minutes to forget
- Tatt's our new signing! Inter Milan announce £21m deal to bring in Nainggolan from RomaBelgian midfielder signs four-year contract after quitting international duty
- 'Proud of you... Go follow your dreams': Phil Neville's son Harvey signs for Manchester United on 16th birthdayFollows father's footsteps
- Lukaku misses training for second day running as Belgium face huge selection decisionsAhead of crunch showdown with England
- Family man! Kane poses with proud parents and brother with hat-trick match ball on day offHarry Kane's parents saw him on England duty
- Sterling cools off his England team-mates with a sprinkler as they train in sunny ZelenogorskAhead of Group G decider with Belgium
- Harden picks up NBA MVP award in garish suit as Simmons wins Rookie trophy and Oladipo is named Most Improved PlayerBeat LeBron James
- Serena Williams handed seeding boost for Wimbledon as she introduces her daughter to centre courtDecision on her place in the draw on Wednesday
- My hero Harry: Sir Geoff Hurst backs Kane to win the golden boot and lift trophy in Russia this summer Talking hat-tricks with a World Cup legend
- Brazil players greeted by fans letting off flares and tear gas as they arrive in Moscow ahead of Serbia clashOne group clash left to go for Tite's men
- Belgium train for World Cup Group G decider without Lukaku as Martinez admits he could make ten changesClash with England to see who comes top
- Where does Lingard's strike against Panama rank among England's greatest World Cup goals?From Charlton to Owen, here is our top 10...
- From fresh-faced youngsters to World Cup stars: Throwback photos emerge of England players with hero BeckhamHappy Harry Kane
- England get straight back to the grind after emphatic Panama win as Southgate puts substitutes through pacesBefore Belgium clash
- Success brewing in Leeds? Former Argentina boss Bielsa brings his special Mate tea to work on first day at Championship sideExciting arrival
- Ronaldo forced to come to bedroom window and silence Iran supporters as they camp outside Portugal team hotelTried to keep them up
- Senegal show off cheerful warm-up routine as they enjoy synchronised group dance ahead of draw with JapanFun times
- Kyrgios slapped with £13,190 fine for 'inappropriate behaviour' after imitating lewd act at Queen'sHanded hefty sanction for 'inappropriate behaviour'.
- What do you INK of that?! Walker offers to pay for England fan to get a tattoo of Stones after she promises to get one if defender scores against PanamaScored two in 6-1 rout
- Kane on a plane! England's hat-trick hero poses with signed match ball after the emphatic 6-1 win over PanamaChasing the Golden Boot
- Big Sam and fries: Former England boss Allardyce watches Three Lions thrash Panama while eating a burger alone in pubAll by himself
- Germany to make several changes for crunch game vs South Korea after Boateng sees red and Rudy suffers broken noseTwo setbacks
- 'Everyone speaks about Neymar, but Coutinho is proving he's a massive player for Brazil': Roberto Carlos' high praiseBig claim
- Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme in remission after 'tough' battle against leukaemia for past yearBrilliant news for the Premier League stopper
- James set to start for Colombia after completing full training session as nation gear up for Poland clash Colombia coach Jose Pekerman is hopeful
- Double trouble: Brazil duo Costa and Danilo ruled out of Serbia group stage clashTite's star-studded side left it late to beat Costa Rica on Friday
- Crouch dances to Kasabian at Isle of Wight festival ahead of Stoke pre-seasonThere were no robot moves this time from ex-England striker
- 'It has been the toughest few weeks of my life': Enrique reveals he had surgery on 'rare brain tumour'Retired defender is fortunately in recovery
- Ronaldo vs Messi: In bigger games on the world stage, Portugal superstar is now proving superiorKIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME
- Keita arrives in Liverpool as he gets set to join up with Klopp and new team-matesNaby Keita agreed a £53million move from RB Leipzig last summer
- Van Dijk goes shopping with his wife as Liverpool star soaks up sunshine in New YorkThe world's most expensive defender was joined by his partner
- Ericsson's car catches FIRE following crash at French GP practiceA red flag brought first practice to a premature end after Marcus Ericsson crashed
- Naked Norman! Golf legend, 63, poses with clubs and a toy shark for ESPN photoshootFormer world No 1 Greg Norman has bared all in a cheeky magazine photo
- Gerrard puts Rangers side through their paces in Malaga as new recruit Ejaria links upMidfielder Ovie Ejaria has joined on a season-long loan from Liverpool
- Liverpool boss Klopp enjoys a cigarette on the beach in Ibiza during breakThe German will soon oversee a busy pre-season schedule
- 'Let him say what he wants' Aguero hits out at Argentina boss SampaoliArgentina stars want Sampaoli gone before Nigeria encounter
- Croatian fans go wild on the streets of Zagreb after superb 3-0 victory over ArgentinaSupporters packed the
Ban Josip Jelacic Square in the heart of the city - Phoenix Suns use first No 1 pick in franchise history to snap up 7ft star Ayton in NBA DraftDallas Mavericks looked to Slovenia for their next European superstar
- Wilshere jets off on holiday as he contemplates future after Arsenal exitWilshere snubbed offer from boyhood club amid concerns on playing time
- Switzerland fans travel 1,240 miles in a TRACTOR to see their country take on Serbia in KaliningradPloughing through 2,000km of autobahns
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Sanchez joined by his dogs Atom and Humber as he trains in Chile ahead of new season after missing out on World Cup
While the majority of the world’s elite footballers are in Russia, Alexis Sanchez has been getting fit for his first full Manchester United season by training with his dogs in Chile. Sanchez isn't at the World Cup after Chile failed to qualify but the winger has been putting in the hard work in his home city of Tocopilla. The 29-year-old is known for his love of his dogs Atom and Humber and couldn't resist letting them join in with his workout. After a difficult start to his United career, Sanchez will be especially eager to make a major impact for Jose Mourinho's side next season.
Southampton sign Armstrong from Celtic in £7m deal as they unveil Hughes' first signing with Panini sticker video
Southampton have confirmed the signing of Stuart Armstrong from Celtic on a four-year deal. The Scotland international has joined the Premier League side for a fee believed to be in the region of £7million.
Roma land Pastore from PSG in £22m deal as they continue spending spree
Roma have continued their transfer spree by signing Javier Pastore from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract for a fee of £22million (24.7 million euros). The attacking midfielder, who was omitted from Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad, joined PSG in 2011 and has made 269 appearances across all competitions for the Ligue 1 side. The 29-year-old, who has 29 caps for Argentina, has won five French league titles along with 14 other domestic trophies with PSG.
Middlesbrough complete £7m capture of Bristol City defender Flint
Aden Flint has completed his £7million move to Middlesbrough. The 28-year-old defender has put pen to paper at the Riverside, bringing to an end his five-year stay at Ashton Gate. City's chief executive officer Mark Ashton said: 'There has been significant interest in Aden for a lengthy period and it's the correct time in his career for him to move on.'
TRANSFERS: Club-by-club guide to every summer signing
It promises to be another big spending summer among the Premier League clubs, especially those wishing to haul in champions Manchester City over the course of the campaign. But of course there are bargains to be had too and also the opportunity to grab a star from the World Cup in Russia. Keep track of all the major transfers involving senior players in the Premier League (those making at least one club appearance), as Sportsmail brings you all the summer deals right the way through to transfer deadline day.
Is this the craziest golf swing ever? Korean becomes a viral sensation thanks to his antics... and fans are demanding he gets special invite to play in The Open
An online campaign has started to allow a little-known Korean golfer to play in The Open after he became a viral sensation thanks to his remarkable swing. Ho-sung Choi narrowly missed out on qualifying for The Open by finishing fifth at the Korean Open, where only the top two bagged spots in the field at Carnoustie in July.
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