World Cup hero signed Erling Haaland-style 10-year contract but ended up snubbed by Bolton
Denilson's 1998 transfer to Real Betis was hailed following a brilliant World Cup for the Brazilian, but his tenure didn't quite go as planned.
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Rallying-Saudi Arabia's Al-Rajhi takes maiden Dakar crown, Sanders wins in motorcycle category
SHUBAYTAH, SAUDI ARABIA : Local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi secured his first Dakar title on Friday, finishing the 12-stage rally 4 minutes and 33 seconds ahead of his closest competitor Henk Lategan, while Red Bull KTM's Daniel Sanders maintained his lead to win in the motorcycle category.
'When Lionel Messi Arrived At PSG, Kylian Mbappe Got Jealous": Neymar Drops Huge Bombshell
Brazilian striker Neymar said Thursday that former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe became "jealous" of his relationship with Lionel Messi when the Argentine superstar joined the club in 2021. Speaking on a podcast hosted by former Brazil striker Romario, Neymar blamed a clash of egos for the failure of the three stars to gel during their spell together at the French club. The 32-year-old Neymar, who left PSG for Saudi club Al-Hilal in 2023, said he initially got on well with Mbappe when the France international joined him at PSG in 2017. "I had my issues with him, we had a little fight, but he was a boy who at the beginning, when he arrived, was fundamental," Neymar said of Mbappe.
Don't beat me, Alcaraz advises breakout teen trio
MELBOURNE : Carlos Alcaraz said he thought the trio of teenagers who have lit up the first week of the Australian Open have the skills to play the game at the top level, but stopped short of offering them advice barring not to beat him. American 19-year-old Learner Tien stunned fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the early hours of Friday morning, while 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca and 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik also made their mark by ousting top-10 seeds.
West Ham face ‘complicated’ transfer window, says Potter
Graham Potter admits West Ham face a “complicated” transfer window after Fulham boss Marco Silva shut down talk of Rodrigo Muniz moving to the London Stadium.
Pizza celebration for Tien after teenager knocks out Medvedev
MELBOURNE : Learner Tien celebrated his shock Australian Open victory over three-times runner-up Daniil Medvedev in true teenage fashion, seeking out a well-earned pizza after edging a five-set thriller to progress to the third round.
Teenage Dreams: Stars Born As Men's Tennis Shines Bright In Melbourne
A series of jaw-dropping upsets of top 10 players at the Australian Open by fearless teenagers has fuelled excitement at the future of men's tennis as the old guard fades into history. With Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray retiring last year and Novak Djokovic in the twilight of his record-breaking career, the torch has already passed to the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. But the giant-killing exploits in Melbourne of Joao Fonseca, Learner Tien and Jakub Mensik signalled another generation are already knocking on the door.
Neymar says Mbappé was jealous of Messi at Paris Saint-Germain - ESPN
Brazil striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became «a little jealous» after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer.