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Sport Daily Mail 19/09/2020 06:46:03 PM 'Roman Abramovich has spent some money... Chelsea MUST deliver': Rafa Benitez opens up on his rivalry with Jose Mourinho, life in China and his burning desire to return to England Tottenham fans sent into a frenzy as leaked image claims Gareth Bale is booked in for round of golf with Daniel Levy on Friday as he gets set to seal sensational return from Real Madrid  share Lionel Messi could miss El Clasico if selected for Argentina games Borussia Dortmund set to complete move for Manchester City's 16-year-old star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens - who is hotly tipped to be 'the next Jadon Sancho' 1 share Dortmund will complete move for Manchester City's Bynoe-Gittens Tottenham to place Gareth Bale on intensive training programme to ensure he is fully fit for Premier League return... and winger could take up to FOUR WEEKS to get in top shape 342 shares Tottenham to place Gareth Bale on intensive training programme CARABAO CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW: Liverpool could face Arsenal in repeat of last season's 5-5 thriller if they get past Lincoln while Jose Mourinho's Spurs eye potential tie with his old club Chelsea 414 shares Carabao Cup Fourth Round draw: Liverpool could face Arsenal 3 shares Manchester United have only made one signing so far, what's going on? 1 share Andy Morrison: Nomads 'had to turn a blind eye' to three ill players Liverpool and West Ham among clubs offering to pay for EFL opponents' coronavirus tests ahead of Carabao Cup fixtures amid outbreak fear... as Middlesbrough return THREE positive cases  Sports Personality of the Year takes on different look after BBC say show must go on as they plan to celebrate sporting and fundraising efforts of general public during lockdown 2 shares Sports Personality of the Year takes on different look 'I believe in Tanguy. I never doubted his quality': Jose Mourinho hails £65m record buy Ndombele after he rescued Tottenham from Europa League embarrassment at Lokomotiv Plovdiv  2 shares Jose Mourinho hails £65m Tanguy Ndombele after he rescued Tottenham 3 shares Where does Gareth Bale rank in Britain's greatest footballing exports? 'It is a huge honour to inherit his number, just for what it means here': Ferran Torres hopes to follow in David Silva's footsteps at Man City after taking over his childhood hero's shirt 2 shares Ferran Torres hopes to follow in David Silva's footsteps at Man City Rory McIlroy finds form at the perfect time to get off to a flying start in US Open first round... but Tiger Woods is left to rue a dreadful finish at Winged Foot  share McIlroy finds his form to get off to a flying start at the US Open 577 shares Is it time for Chelsea to cash in on N'Golo Kante this summer? Premier League clubs say they will provide financial support to the EFL... but only if the Championship introduces a player wage cap  3 shares Premier League clubs demand Championship wage cap before bailout 2k shares Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-2 Tottenham: Mourinho's side survive MAJOR scare No luck of the Irish for Shamrock Rovers against the might of AC Milan as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores to secure Italian giants' safe passage through in Europa League 2.3k shares Shamrock Rovers 0-2 AC Milan: Ibrahimovic and Calhanoglu score Brighton 4-0 Portsmouth: Alexis Mac Allister, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Bernardo and Viktor Gyokeres net as Seagulls run riot to seal Carabao Cup third round spot 2 shares Brighton 4-0 Portsmouth: Seagulls run riot to seal third round spot Wolves 0-1 Stoke: Jacob Brown strikes four minutes from time to win it as Michael O'Neill's Championship visitors shock Premier League hosts to reach Carabao Cup third round 1 share Wolves 0-1 Stoke: Brown strikes late to win it for Championship side Premier League push for October 1 date for the return of fans as they release statement pressuring Government amid fears they will have to delay plans to at least November 1.1k shares Premier League push for October 1 date for the return of fans Premier Sports forced to apologise as coverage of Spurs' Europa League clash with Lokomotiv Plovdiv repeatedly cuts out... leaving fans furious at missing all three goals and two red cards! 417 shares Premier Sports apologises after coverage of Tottenham tie cuts out Manchester City target Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as alternative to Kalidou Koulibaly as Pep Guardiola continues search for long-term partner to Aymeric Laporte  690 shares Quique Setien announces he is taking LEGAL ACTION against Barcelona 37 shares Mourinho's given up on Alli but Inter move could get him firing again We don't fear the big boys! Henry Slade backs Exeter Chiefs to end final pain and conquer Europe this year share Henry Slade backs Exeter Chiefs to conquer Europe this year French Open forced to reduce number of fans allowed in by more than half to 5,000 per day as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Paris  share French Open reduce number of fans to 5,000 per day British No 1 Johanna Konta makes impressive return to clay court by dispatching Romania qualifier Irina-Camelia Begu at the Italian Open share British No 1 Konta dispatches Irina-Camelia Begu at the Italian Open Four countries, three formats, 18 matches, but no fans…. the highs and lows of a crazy summer of cricket behind closed doors share The highs and lows of a crazy summer of cricket Liverpool seriously considering move for Watford's Ismaila Sarr as back-up for electric front three... but Hornets will demand over £36m for in-demand star 1.2k shares Liverpool seriously considering move for Watford star Ismaila Sarr Burnley march on to Carabao Cup third round following shootout victory over Sheffield United after David McGoldrick's early goal was cancelled out by Matej Vydra 2 shares Burnley 1-1 Sheffield United (5-4 on pens): Sean Dyche's men progress 2 shares Bilic urges West Brom board to find the money to re-sign Krovinovic Viking 0-2 Aberdeen: Ryan Hedges scores direct from a corner to add to Ross McCrorie's goal and help Dons progress to the next round 3 shares Viking 0-2 Aberdeen: Ryan Hedges scores direct from a corner Super sub Alfredo Morelos bags a brace and Jermain Defoe nets on return from injury as Rangers thrash Lincoln Red Imps to book Europa League clash with Willem II 6 shares Lincoln Red Imps 0-5 Rangers: Gers ease to Europa League victory 1 share Coleraine 2-2 Motherwell (AET - 0-3 on pens): Keeper Carson the hero Marseille 0-2 Saint Etienne: Romain Hamouma and Denis Bouanga strikes  secure third straight win as Claude Puel's side reclaim top spot in Ligue 1 2 shares Marseille 0-2 Saint Etienne: Puel's side reclaim top spot in Ligue 1 REVEALED: Liverpool will pay just £20MILLION upfront for Thiago as they agree bargain fee - with £5m in bonuses - for the Bayern Munich midfielder, who will sign four-year deal and take No 6 shirt 659 shares Liverpool agree £25m with Bayern Munich for Thiago Alcantara 639 shares DOMINIC KING: Thiago is the perfect fit for Klopp's Liverpool 2.8k shares Edouard Mendy close to finalising £25m Chelsea deal, says his agent Luis Suarez PASSES his Italian exam as Uruguayan bids to secure dual nationality... with exiled Barcelona striker needing an EU passport to keep hopes of a Juventus transfer alive 855 shares Luis Suarez PASSES Italian exam as he pushes for Juventus move 2.8k shares Why Real rejected chance to sign Dele Alli as part of Gareth Bale deal 'They got a great player and especially a great person': Hans-Dieter Flick congratulates Liverpool on £25m signing of Thiago as the Bayern boss admits they shared a 'very emotional goodbye' 1.3k shares Bayern boss Flick congratulates Liverpool on signing Thiago 3.6k shares Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United's 'frustrating' transfer window Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo FAIL to make UEFA's Champions League positional awards shortlist as winners Bayern Munich have SEVEN stars nominated following triumph in Lisbon 2.9k shares Messi and Ronaldo fail to make UEFA's positional awards shortlist Sergio Aguero a major doubt for Manchester City's Premier League opener with Wolves after training alone this week as he slowly recovers from his knee injury sustained in June 1.7k shares Aguero a major doubt for Man City's Premier League opener with Wolves FIFA 21 ratings for Eric Cantona, Ashley Cole, Fernando Torres, and more legends of the game revealed as EA Sports unveils new FUT Icons 340 shares FIFA 21 ratings for Icons Eric Cantona, Ashley Cole, and more revealed Georgia rugby chief Merab Beselia arrested for SHOOTING his own country's international star Ramaz Kharazishvili 'after row at the governing body's headquarters' 9 shares Georgia rugby chief arrested for SHOOTING his own international player Gareth Bale leaves Real Madrid's training ground after saying goodbye to his team-mates as he prepares to fly to London TOMORROW before the announcement of his move to Spurs 16k shares Gareth Bale arrives at Real Madrid training ground ahead of Spurs move share Only indoor test event will now take place behind closed doors Odell Beckham Jr is still unhappy in Cleveland...and is there a storm brewing in Tampa Bay for Tom Brady as we head into week two of the NFL? 79 shares NFL PREVIEW: Is there a storm brewing in Tampa Bay for Tom Brady? 'Zidane gets his way... Bye Bale': No love lost for Tottenham-bound Gareth Bale from the Spanish press as their papers appear happy to see the back of him at Real Madrid  462 shares No love lost for Tottenham-bound Gareth Bale from the Spanish press 835 shares Liverpool agree to let Rhian Brewster go on a permanent basis Bayern Munich 'discussed bringing back free agent Mario Gotze' to boost their midfield with Thiago heading for Liverpool... before deciding against it  330 shares Bayern Munich 'discussed bringing back free agent Mario Gotze' 5.4k shares Arsenal agree £1.6m deal with Dijon for keeper Runar Alex Runarsson Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov DENIES Russian reports that he is launching a takeover bid for Manchester United... with former Brooklyn Nets owner not plotting imminent return to sports ownership 1k shares Russian billionaire Prokhorov denies planning Man United takeover bid Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher signs season-long loan deal with West Brom as Leeds, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Newcastle are beaten to midfielder's signature   Tottenham fans sent into a frenzy as leaked image claims Gareth Bale is booked in for a round of golf with chairman Daniel Levy on Friday    Rory McIlroy finds form at perfect time to get off to a flying start at the US Open... as Justin Thomas sets the pace with a fabulous 65 Early pace setters  Premier Sports forced to apologise as coverage of Tottenham's Europa League win against Lokomotiv Plovdiv repeatedly cuts out   Gareth Bale arrives at Real Madrid's training ground as he prepares to say goodbye to his team-mates ahead of sensational Tottenham return   'Bye Bale': No love lost for Tottenham-bound Gareth Bale from the Spanish press as their papers appear happy to see the back of him at Real Madrid    Kimi Raikkonen mocks Lewis Hamilton as he suggests he is killing F1's rock'n'roll spirit... but he's still following in the footsteps of his idol James Hunt   Yes, he really is 54 years old! Mike Tyson shows off his incredible speed and sparring skills ahead of Roy Jones Jr showdown Looks in great nick Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals he stopped watching Amazon series after 25 minutes! His exit was glossed over  Leeds fans fume as Kiko Casilla is named CAPTAIN for their Carabao Cup clash with Hull Just served eight-game ban for racial abuse  What transfer request? Lionel Messi scores for the first time since dramatic U-turn to stay at Barcelona Leo is pretty in pink with impressive brace

The Telegraph 19/09/2020 06:46:21 PM What can champions expect?In Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool have their midfield controller, capable of combining discipline with vision Able to change the tempo and make a game bend to his will, the Spaniard offers Klopp's team welcome fresh options in attack and defence Rory McIlroy makes strong US Open start at surprisingly tame Winged Foot Tour de France verdictMichal Kwiatkowski and Richard Carapaz's arm-in-arm finish was perfect riposte to Ineos doubters The duo, who rode clear of the days breakaway to win by almost two minutes, decided against duking it out for the win Rugby UnionGeorgia's spot in Autumn Nations Cup secure despite vice president shooting a player in the leg FootballGareth Bale to undergo medical in Spain before flying to London to finalise Spurs move Northampton Saints' prop injury crisis exposes rugby's decision-makers - again The story so farThiago Alcantara: The one who got away from Manchester United — now facing a new challenge at Liverpool Latest resultsPrimoz Roglic a step closer to glory as Richard Carapaz takes lead in mountains UCI WorldTourComplete team-by-team guide to the top tier of the men's cycling season Watching briefHow to watch live on TV and follow each stage online with Telegraph Sport Money mattersHow much will teams and riders earn in prize money at the Tour de France? Superstar footballers are now starting to realise that loyalty can be a powerful weapon With Grealish committing to Aston Villa and Aubameyang to Arsenal, bouncing the highest bidders off one another is no longer the only choice For Tottenham, Gareth Bale represents the recurring spectre of the Ghost of Football Past England's schedule of cricket has sustained us this summer - but Ireland's input the forgotten success   Dele Alli can still be a generational talent – he might just need a certain kind of manager Join James Haskell's webchat - exclusive to Telegraph subscribers Become a Telegraph subscriber to read three days of book extracts, and join a webchat with one of England's most charismatic former players Exclusive Billie Jean King interview'I feel a tremendous amount of responsibility to help shape the future' Who is Sergio Reguilon and what will he bring to Tottenham? England's memorable summerHolding educates us, Ben Stokes is 'Mr Incredible' and Anderson's milestone FootballTottenham make hard work of beating nine-man Lokomotiv Plovdiv in dreadful Europa League qualifier FootballBank of England not concerned by Tottenham's transfer spending despite taxpayer-backed loan FootballPremier League eases financial pressure on clubs by signing new deal with Chinese broadcasting giant AthleticsJemma Reekie rounds off record-breaking year with high-profile 800m triumph at Rome Diamond League NFL week two previewCan the Philadelphia Eagles protect Carson Wentz from Aaron Donald? Rugby UnionEdinburgh's George Taylor hoping to prove international credentials against Bordeaux's physical midfield challenge CyclingJumbo-Visma sports director thrown off Tour de France for 'intimidating' and 'insulting' an official FootballLate Jacob Brown winner sees Stoke knock Wolves out of Carabao Cup Rugby UnionExeter accuse Northampton of mind games over propping injury crisis CyclingAnnemiek van Vleuten's out of world championships after breaking her wrist in crash at Giro Rosa Mike McGrath's transfer notebookWolves consider Sheffield United's George Baldock as wing-back option Cricket NerdHow Mumbai Indians mastered the art of the match-up in T20 cricket March 2020Jamie Carragher meets Carlo Ancelotti: 'I'm not here for one last payday – I'm going to take Everton into the Champions League' Shaunagh Brown'If me, being mixed race, female and having my hair out, makes girls want to have a go at rugby, then job done' Georgia Hall exclusive'We are still boyfriend and girlfriend on the course but we stay focused on golf' Pernille Harder exclusiveWhy Chelsea is the 'perfect move' for world's most expensive women's footballer Alex Goode'I would love to have played more for England - but I put more into Saracens' Aaron Finch'Honesty is the key in my new-era Australia team' Tim Henman'I was 20 years old...Djokovic is the world No1' Stop insulting Scottish football - that's for us fans to do Yes, Celtic will probably win their tenth title in a row but there's more to the Scottish Premiership than the Old Firm Gareth Bale has exhausted his stock of public sympathy, it is time for self-respect to kick in Where has the one-time Real Madrid superstar's instinct to defy the accusations and caricatures of an overpaid wastrel gone? It has been clear over the years, that with the right protagonists, women’s boxing can thrive Terri Harper faces Nastasha Jonas in all-British world title fight on Friday, but there have been many great stories in women's boxing Late Jacob Brown winner sees Stoke knock Wolves out of Carabao Cup Stoke's winner was the first goal to be scored by either team in any of their three matches this season, and puts them in the third round Alireza Jahanbakhsh states his case with stunning strike as Brighton hammer Portsmouth Slaven Bilic raises pressure on West Brom to complete Filip Krovinovic loan return  Lee Erwin looks at home at St Mirren after nine clubs by the age of 23 England's schedule of cricket has sustained us this summer - but Ireland's input the forgotten success   Ireland may not be much further away than across the water, as 'Bumble' put it on Sky, but getting to play was not without its problems How Mumbai Indians mastered the art of the match-up in T20 cricket Michael Holding educates us, Ben Stokes is 'Mr Incredible' and James Anderson's milestone - England's memorable summer Jason Roy's struggles raise questions over when England look beyond World Cup-winning players Edinburgh's George Taylor hoping to prove international credentials against Bordeaux's physical midfield challenge Ahead of the two sides' Challenge Cup quarter-final, the confrontational Taylor is well equipped to handle the French side's lethal backs Kelly Brown: 'I was in a brilliant environment at Saracens - and I want to bring the good bits up to Glasgow' Brown is back coaching at the club for which he made 82 appearances before heading south to a decade of silverware at Saracens Shaunagh Brown: 'If me, being mixed race, female and having my hair out, makes girls want to have a go at rugby, then job done' With one year to go to the World Cup former hammer thrower hopes to be there with England Georgia's spot in Autumn Nations Cup secure despite vice president shooting a player in the leg According to reports, Merab Beselia has been arrested by police for shooting Ramaz Kharazishvili at the governing bodys offices in Tbilisi Annemiek van Vleuten's out of world championships after breaking her wrist in crash at Giro Rosa Jemma Reekie rounds off record-breaking year with high-profile 800m triumph at Rome Diamond League Shaunagh Brown: 'If me, being mixed race, female and having my hair out, makes girls want to have a go at rugby, then job done' Billie Jean King exclusive interview: 'I feel a tremendous amount of responsibility to help shape the future' Ana Carrasco, the first female motorbike world champion: 'It is important to show we can compete in a man's world' England include Sophia Dunkley and Katie George for T20 series with West Indies Claire Williams exclusive interview: 'I've run out of energy - this sport takes a lot out of you' Lewis Hamilton avoids FIA punishment over T-shirt worn at Tuscan Grand Prix Mid-season F1 driver ratings: Who has starred and who has flopped at the half-way stage? Dillian Whyte gets opportunity for revenge as rematch with Alexander Povetkin given November date in new schedule Resurgent Anthony Yarde beats Dec Spelman Unbeaten Josh Taylor dreams of fighting 'hero' Manny Pacquiao as Apinun Khongsong title bout approaches Billie Jean King exclusive interview: 'I feel a tremendous amount of responsibility to help shape the future' Novak Djokovic back to winning ways in first match back since US Open default Andy Murray handed French Open wildcard Rory McIlroy makes strong US Open start at surprisingly tame Winged Foot US Open 2020 leaderboard: live scores from Winged Foot US Open 2020 tee-times for round one and round two The Cycling Podcast — Tour de France 2020: Stage 18, Meribel to La Roche-sur-Foron Jumbo-Visma sports director thrown off Tour de France for 'intimidating' and 'insulting' an official Annemiek van Vleuten's out of world championships after breaking her wrist in crash at Giro Rosa Marlborough racing tips and best bets for Friday, September 18 Marlborough racing tips and best bets for Thursday, September 17 'A finer jockey or finer man is impossible to imagine': Tributes paid to Pat Smullen News website of the year

Daily Mirror 19/09/2020 06:46:05 PM Load mobile navigation Sports Betting & Casino McGregor in talks to make sensational UFC return early in 2021 despite having announced his third retirement in four years in June McGregor announced his third retirement in four years earlier this year but looks set to make another comeback Mayweather 'set to reject Logan Paul fight' after offer from YouTube star Mayweather has been approached about an exhibition bout with the YouTube star but is inclined to reject the offer Watkins urges Salford Red Devils to make the most of Challenge Cup opportunity The competition lost six teams when Toronto withdrew and the Championship and League One seasons didn’t restart, forcing a re-draw for matches that will largely be played behind closed doors BHA respond to claims Doncaster races is to blame for coronavirus outbreak Public Health Wales stated that a coach party originally intended to travel to the pilot event, but did not enter the racecourse as originally planned Lewis Hamilton investigation over Breonna Taylor protest ruled out as F1 slammed by Damon Hill Formula One's governing body the FIA will seek to clarify its guidelines over what is permitted for drivers in terms of making statements Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John retired by Jessica Harrington due to injury Jessica Harrington announced on Thursday afternoon that the 2017 winner of the Cheltenham Festival's top race had been retired at the age of ten "I will never kill myself!" - McGregor hits back in latest rambling social media post as he faces further investigation following arrest Tom Lineham receives eight-match suspension and Jordan Abdull two for "other contrary behaviour" It's back! Jason Bell's NFL Season Preview as unusual new campaign gets up and running behind closed doors across the USA The NFL season got underway on Thursday night and the first full slate of fixtures throws teams into the unknown Back Brewers to score but Villa to march on Odds, tips and prediction as Aston Villa kick-off their season with an EFL second round tie at Burton Albion JAMIE PEACOCK: Burrow's MND battle is my inspiration going into ultra marathon challenge

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