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Leicester City Football Club, founded in 1884, is a professional football team based in Leicester, England. Known as the Foxes, they play at the King Power Stadium. Leicester City gained global fame by winning the Premier League in the 2015-2016 season, defying 5000-1 odds.
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Furious Leicester boss Steve Cooper lets RIP at referee Andy Madley's performance in defeat to Chelsea... claiming it 'is the last thing' refereeing chiefs need amid turbulent season
23/11/24 16:10
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Steve Cooper let rip at referee Andy Madley and claimed his performance was 'the last thing' officials needed following a fortnight of controversy. With Leicester 2-0 down at home to Chelsea, Madley did not award a spot-kick for a challenge by Wesley Fofana on Stephy Mavididi, and VAR opted not to overturn the call. The Foxes were eventually given a stoppage-time penalty, converted by Jordan Ayew, but it was not enough to stave off defeat....read
Leicester 1-2 Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez cap Enzo Maresca's ideal return to the King Power as Blues close gap on table-topping Liverpool to six points
23/11/24 14:34TOM COLLOMOSSE AT KING POWER STADIUM: Goals in either half from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez left Chelsea third in the table, six points adrift of leaders Liverpool.Leicester vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: Blues go just a point behind Man City as Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez get on scoresheet
23/11/24 11:05Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea travel to the King Power stadium to take on Leicester City in Premier League action.Enzo Maresca details how Leicester players gatecrashed his house at 2am after Championship win - as he prepares to head back to his former side with Chelsea
22/11/24 22:30KIERAN GILL: Chelsea's head coach says he has 'no idea' how Foxes fans will welcome him back to the King Power Stadium on Saturday, but insists his connection with the squad was special.HARRY WINKS: Why I knew I had to leave Tottenham
22/11/24 12:00IAN LADYMAN: It dawned recently on Winks that it had been worth it, that the decisions taken to move sideways and backwards with the hope of one day moving forwards again had been the right ones.Steve Cooper has kept Leicester above the drop zone so far despite inheriting a restless dressing room... beating his predecessor Enzo Maresca would be huge for his long-term Foxes future, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
21/11/24 20:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Steve Cooper and Enzo Maresca will be in opposite dugouts on Saturday but both know the toughest challenge facing any Leicester boss - to tame a restless camp.Hooked on Snus: How highly addictive nicotine pouches have become pro footballers' favourite pick-me-up - as doctor says one player stuffed 'EIGHT at once into his gums'
20/11/24 10:34A Channel 4 Untold documentary sees ex Bristol Rovers star Kyle Bennett admit he quickly became addicted to snus because it helped him handle pressure.PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU name the Man City team that secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Leicester on their way to the 2018-19 Premier League title?
20/11/24 07:00Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!Manchester United Women stars SLAMMED for never-seen-before 'embarrassing and unsporting' tactic
18/11/24 09:19Manchester United stars were slammed for their 'unsporting behaviour' during the Red Devil's WSL win over Leicester City on Sunday.Claudio Ranieri breaks his silence after fairytale return to former club aged 73 - just six months after Leicester's title-winning boss called time on managerial career
16/11/24 17:26The 73-year-old's shocking return to management was confirmed on November 14, just six months after announcing his retirement at Cagliari at the end of last season.Claudio Ranieri completes fairytale return to former club aged 73 - just six months after Leicester's title-winning boss called time on managerial career
14/11/24 15:02He left the Foxes in 2017 and, after spells at Nantes, Fulham, Roma, Sampdoria and Watford, the 73-year-old confirmed his retirement at the end of last season after leading Cagliari to safety.Claudio Ranieri 'in talks over emotional return to former club at 73' - just six months after Leicester's title winning boss retired from management
13/11/24 06:50It would be Ranieri's third spell in charge of the Italian side should a deal be completed, with the expectation he would take caretaker charge until the end of the season.Heartwarming moment Alejandro Garnacho makes a young tearful Man United fan's day by giving him his shirt and a hug after scoring in win over Leicester
11/11/24 20:58In a heartwarming moment, a young fan chanted Garnacho's name as he was about to enter the field and and the star took notice by blowing a kiss and giving his shirt after the match.All 20 Premier League stadiums ranked from worst to best: find out where your club rates in our expert's definitive guide to the best atmospheres, aesthetics, pubs, programmes and more
11/11/24 12:00Our grand old clubs face off in arenas that come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own intricacies and charms, and house the biggest and richest league in the world.Poppy-wearing Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers awkwardly struggles to answer questions on his team's fans after they chanted pro-IRA songs during Remembrance Sunday silence
11/11/24 09:51Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers criticised supporters who loudly booed during a minute's silence held before their match against Kilmarnock on Remembrance Sunday.Ruud Van Nistelrooy opens up on his Man United future after interim spell in charge comes to an end with dominant win against Leicester
10/11/24 18:19NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Ruud Van Nistelrooy rounded off his four-game spell in charge with a 3-0 win over Leicester, taking him to three wins and a draw since taking on the role.Bruno Fernandes reveals why Alejandro Garnacho did NOT celebrate his wonder goal in Man United's 3-0 win over Leicester - as Red Devils captain hails the Argentine as a 'special player'
10/11/24 17:29NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD:It has been an up-and-down campaign so far for Garnacho having missed a series of big chances in the Premier League and he lost his place to Marcus Rashford.Bruno Fernandes receives a framed shirt from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to mark Man United landmark - before opening the scoring against Leicester
10/11/24 16:48The Portuguese midfielder has been one of United's most important players since joining from Sporting in 2020, a period in which consistently reliable figures have been few and far between.Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City PLAYER RATINGS: Who will Ruben Amorim love to work with? Who switches off too often? And which two players scored 5/10?
10/11/24 16:03NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Ruben Amorim arrives to begin work as the new head coach on Monday and with many players fighting for spots, this was a more than impressive audition.Man United 3-0 Leicester: Ruud van Nistelrooy bows out on a high as Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho score either side of an own goal in final game before Ruben Amorim's arrival
10/11/24 15:56CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Ruud van Nistelrooy walked to the centre circle and basked in the adulation of Old Trafford as Manchester United manager one last time.Man United vs Leicester - Premier Leagu RECAP: as as Red Devils are flying before Ruben Amorim's arrival, Tottenham claw one goal back against Ipswich while Newcastle stun Nottingham Forest
10/11/24 12:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Sunday's 2pm kick-offs including Manchester United vs Leicester at Old Trafford.Ruud van Nistelrooy targets finishing his 'special period' in interim charge of Man United on a high ahead of Ruben Amorim's arrival - with Dutchman still uncertain on Old Trafford future
08/11/24 14:32CHRIS WHEELER: He is currently level with Michael Carrick, who had spell as interim manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November 2021.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca gives verdict on Ruben Amorim's appointment as Man United boss
03/11/24 09:06The Red Devils confirmed the 39-year-old as their new head coach on Friday, just four days after dismissing Erik ten Hag with the side languishing in 14th in the Premier League.Liverpool vs Brighton - 3pm Premier League RECAP: Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo inspire a crazy turnaround at Anfield to take them to the summit... while Man City fall to shock defeat at Bournemouth
02/11/24 13:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Saturday's 3pm kick-offs including Liverpool vs Brighton and Bournemouth vs Manchester City.PREMIER LEAGUE ULTIMATE WEEKEND GUIDE: Our experts tell you the team news, injury updates and players to watch, plus key stats and predictions
02/11/24 07:00Get ready for an action-packed weekend beginning with a potential lunchtime blockbuster at St James' Park as a full house gets ready to roar on Newcastle against title-chasing Arsenal.Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals what Sir Alex Ferguson told him before Man United's Carabao Cup win against Leicester City
31/10/24 17:07United beat Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night after Van Nistelrooy took temporary charge in the wake of Erik ten Hag's sacking on Monday.Ruud van Nistelrooy hails Man United star Erik ten Hag was ready to sell in the summer, as Red Devils thrash Leicester 5-2 to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
31/10/24 07:30Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy heaped praise on a much-maligned Red Devils star after Wednesday's 5-2 win over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.Man United fans convinced Ruben Amorim deal is DONE after Sir Dave Brailsford's message to fans outside Old Trafford
31/10/24 00:58Some Manchester United fans are convinced that bigwig Sir Dave Brailsford announced Ruben Amorim 's arrival to them personally outside Old Trafford on Wedneday night.Ruud van Nistelrooy gives Man United fans a five-star reminder of the good times... a decent run in the job would not have been the worst idea in the world, writes IAN HERBERT
30/10/24 22:34IAN HERBERT AT OLD TRAFFORD: The stadium lapped Van Nistelrooy's celebrations all up and Sir Alex Ferguson, back in his seat, smiled beneficently, and it was hard not to think, 'What if?'Sir Alex Ferguson attends first Man United game since being 'sacked' from £2m-a-year ambassadorial role by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he's spotted in the stands during Leicester clash
30/10/24 20:47The legendary former manager was in attendance at Old Trafford for a thrill-a-minute first half clash with Leicester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with six goals on offer in 45 minutes.Man United vs Leicester - Carabao Cup RECAP: Red Devils score FIVE as Ruud van Nistelrooy makes blistering start to life in the Old Trafford dugout
30/10/24 18:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United host Leicester in Carabao Cup action.Man United's Ruud awakening! Van Nistelrooy arrives at Old Trafford for his first game as interim manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked, as club work on deal to appoint Ruben Amorim
30/10/24 17:32The former Manchester United striker has taken command of the club in the absence of a permanent boss, with Erik ten Hag leaving Old Trafford earlier this week after a poor start to the season.Jamie Vardy reveals why he 'LOVES' getting booed by opposition fans, as the Leicester City striker prepares to play the pantomime villain again in Carabao Cup tie against Man United
30/10/24 10:48SIMON JONES: The 37-year old has been a pain in the neck for many a defender on the way to plundering over 190 goals for Leicester City, writing one of football's greatest rags to riches stories.Ruben Amorim 'is set to take charge of Man United as soon as SUNDAY against Chelsea' with Ruud van Nistelrooy 'only interim boss for one game' after quick progress following Erik ten Hag sacking
29/10/24 12:19The Dutchman will lead the club in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday against Leicester City, but the tie is expected to be his only match as interim boss.I was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour after having a sudden seizure while working out at the gym
27/10/24 09:44Isaac Wilton, 21, from Coalville, Leicestershire, appeared to be fit and healthy when he suddenly collapsed in April 2024 and was rushed to hospital.Gary Neville tips England exile - whose club are struggling in the Premier League - to be picked by Thomas Tuchel in a major surprise call-up, four years since his last game
26/10/24 08:08The player does already have some international experience, having earned 10 caps for the Three Lions as well as a goal, and earned rave reviews on his debut for the national team.Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League recap: Live score as Chris Wood secures bragging rights in East Midlands Derby in nightmare reunion for Steve Cooper
25/10/24 17:30Re-live Mail Sport's live coverage to be kept up-to-date on all the action from the Premier League fixture between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest, including live score, team news, latest updates.Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney snap up former Man United academy starlet as Wrexham push for third straight promotion
25/10/24 08:26NATHAN SALT: The former Manchester United and Leicester City star has agreed to move to The Racecourse until January initially as Wrexham bid to counter the loss of George Evans to an ankle injury.Russell Martin insists his Southampton players are still 'giving everything' for him but time is running out for under-pressure boss after collapse against Leicester
20/10/24 21:30TOM PRENTKI AT ST MARY'S: The Saints boss is under increasing pressure after taking just a point from the first eight games.Manchester United vs Brentford - 3pm Premier League fixtures RECAP: Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho strike to ease pressure on Erik ten Hag... and Leicester net 98th-MINUTE winner
19/10/24 12:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the 3pm Premier League fixtures to be kept up-to-date on all the action from the five games including Man United vs Brentford, Fulham vs Aston Villa and more.Former Premier League star blasts Rasmus Hojlund for causing team-mate's injury... but Danish ace praises the Man United forward's 'professional' approach
19/10/24 06:56The incident occurred as Denmark prepared for Euro 2024 last summer, with the team practicing set pieces leading to a collision between Hojlund and Hermansen.Mail Sport's FPL predictions: Who is 'making a mockery' of his price ahead of Gameweek 8? And who will triumph in this week's crunch clash between Liverpool and Chelsea?
18/10/24 13:27Chelsea face a huge test of the Maresca project as they travel to Liverpool in what is the standout game of the weekend, while the under-fire Erik ten Hag will be desperate for a victory against Brentford.Lucas Paqueta breaks his silence with 87-word statement slamming 'entirely false' claims over his ongoing alleged betting breaches probe - which could see West Ham star banned for life
17/10/24 15:51KATHRYN BATTE: The West Ham midfielder, 27, was charged with spot-fixing in May and is accused of being deliberately booked in four games between 2022 and 2023.Is this a sign Jamie Vardy is considering a move to Saudi Arabia? Leicester City star and wife Rebekah pay visit to WAG hotspot amid £1.8million court row with Coleen Rooney
11/10/24 13:25EXCLUSIVE BY NICK CRAVEN: Rebekah Vardy and her husband Jamie interrupted their mid-season holiday in Dubai to pay a visit to Saudi Pro League WAG hotspot Bahrain.PREMIER LEAGUE REPORT CARD - PART TWO: Arne Slot's Liverpool are flying, Man United are a shambles, while Wolves are having a stinker!
09/10/24 22:33Not many expected Arne Slot 's Liverpool to be leading the pack early doors, but the Reds currently sit pretty at the top just one point ahead of the two Premier League title favourites.Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer join Liverpool duo in Sofascore's Premier League team of the season so far - but which Arsenal player made the cut alongside THREE Tottenham stars?
09/10/24 14:23Sofascore have collated their player ratings for every game this term and provided a definitive list of the Premier League's outstanding performers - here, Mail Sport runs the rule over their findings.Steve Cooper's first victory over Bournemouth is NOT enough to win over Leicester fans yet, writes GRAHAM HILL - and he is well aware as Foxes faithful vent frustration
06/10/24 21:30GRAHAM HILL AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Cooper desperately needed this first win of his Leicester City reign but he remains well aware of the task ahead.Arsenal vs Southampton - Premier League 3pms RECAP: Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz fire Gunners ahead... while title rivals Man City lead against Fulham
05/10/24 12:31Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the 3pm Premier League fixtures to be kept up-to-date on all the action plus live score from the five games Arsenal vs Southampton and Man City vs Fulham.Carabao Cup fourth round schedule is revealed with three ties selected for live TV coverage
30/09/24 17:09The schedule for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has been revealed. Games will be played on Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30.Arsenal 4-2 Leicester PLAYER RATINGS: Who was the Gunners' 'outstanding player'? Which star should have put the hosts 'out of sight'? And who lacked quality with their distribution?
28/09/24 16:22IAN HERBERT AT THE EMIRATES: After a dominant start to the game, Arsenal went in front through Gabriel Martinelli before Leandro Trossard doubled their advantage.Arsenal 4-2 Leicester: Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz score in added time after a James Justin brace had stunned the Emirates Stadium
28/09/24 16:09ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: At times, it felt like Arsenal vs Mads Hermansen. The Danish goalkeeper had become the architect for Leicester to nearly walk away with something.Angry Arsenal fans fume at Premier League 'hypocrisy' after Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi AVOIDS a second yellow card for kicking the ball away just a week after Leandro Trossard walked for similar offence
28/09/24 15:39Declan Rice has also received a second yellow card this season for kicking the ball away and 'delaying the restart' - something referees were instructed to clamp down on over the summer.Premier League RECAP: Arsenal net twice in stoppage time to steal the points against Leicester, Cole Palmer scores FOUR first-half goals in six-goal Stamford Bridge thriller as Everton beat Palace
28/09/24 12:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Leicester plus get the latest from the rest of Saturday's 3pm kick-offs.Mail Sport's FPL predictions: Which midfielder will continue his 'scintillating form' this weekend? Who is going 'under the radar'? And which value midfielder is the 'single best pick in the game' ahead of Gameweek 6?
27/09/24 16:47With plenty to ponder, FPL managers around the country have an opportunity to bring back many of the title rivals' top stars into their teams following a low-point week.Arsenal fans think they've spotted big injury update after club post video from their training ground ahead of Leicester City clash
27/09/24 08:38Mikel Arteta's side are afflicted with multiple injury concerns, including to key players David Raya, Martin Odegaard and Ben White.Carabao Cup fourth round draw RECAP: Tottenham draw Man City in the pick of the bunch as holder Liverpool face trip to Brighton
25/09/24 20:31Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the Carabao Cup fourth round draw.SIMON JORDAN: We must stop selling our sporting soul to the Saudis, I don't like the sense that everything in this country is there solely to be bought
25/09/24 11:26SIMON JORDAN: I found it a tad perplexing to sit in Wembley stadium on Saturday and listen to the national anthem of Saudi Arabia. This doesn't make me a Little Englander, there was no reason for it.Man City vs Watford - Carabao Cup RECAP: Pep's side win 2-1 and Chelsea beat Barrow 5-0
24/09/24 17:06Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Manchester City host Watford and Chelsea take on Barrow in the Carabao Cup.Iliman Ndiaye is Everton's ace in the pack... the new signing can lead their charge back up the table
22/09/24 21:36LEWIS STEELE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM; One of the criticisms laid at Sean Dyche's door last season was predictability in Everton's game plans.Sean Dyche claims he doesn't need luck to improve Everton's fortunes after the Toffees secured their first point of the season with draw against Leicester
21/09/24 20:26Sean Dyche says he does not believe in luck - and does not reckon he needs it to turn around Everton 's fortunes this season.Leicester 1-1 Everton: Toffees throw away ANOTHER lead after Stephy Mavididi equaliser but hold on for first point of the season
21/09/24 16:01LEWIS STEELE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: For a third successive game, the Toffees started in style, took the lead but then retreated, invited pressure and eventually threw away the win.Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth - 3pm Premier League: Darwin Nunez curler makes it three after Luis Diaz double... while Fulham shock Newcastle - and did Tottenham get away with one?!
21/09/24 12:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog of the Premier League 3pm kick-offs including action from Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Leicester vs Everton, Southampton vs Ipswich and Aston Villa vs Wolves.Mail Sport's FPL predictions: Which 'feast or famine' player is worth a punt? Who will triumph between title rivals Man City and Arsenal? And which asset is 'comfortably' the best captain ahead of Gameweek 5?
20/09/24 12:34Irresistible force Erling Haaland has eight goals over his last three league games but meets an immovable object in Arsenal's defence, who dug deep to earn a vital 1-0 win last week.Leicester accuse the Premier League of a VAR COVER-UP that's been 'hidden after officials used the wrong image' for offside lines, as Steve Cooper says 'everything you've seen on Sky is WRONG'
19/09/24 14:53Mateta's first goal was originally ruled offside but VAR overturned the decision - despite some angles still seemingly showing him in an offside position.Southampton fan wins £1MILLION jackpot on Super 6 as he correctly predicted six scores in Gameweek 3 of the Premier League
18/09/24 14:13Southampton fan Tom Kane won the prize of a lifetime across Gameweek 3 of the 2024-25 Premier League season - correctly predicting six scores to win £1 million on Sky's Super 6.PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU remember the Leicester team from their iconic 5-3 win over Man United in September 2014?
18/09/24 06:01Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!Leicester challenge Premier League over VAR process which allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opener in draw with Crystal Palace - with Foxes unconvinced that the correct image was used
17/09/24 09:44TOM COLLOMOSSE: The goal was originally ruled out for offside only to be granted after a VAR check. The match ended 2-2 after Mateta also scored an injury-time penalty.Why Man City's lawyers are 'smiling' for trial of the century after Leicester showed them how to beat the Premier League
16/09/24 16:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: If Leicester could outmanoeuvre the Premier League's finest legal minds, then what chance did the governing body have against the financial might of the champions?Leeds fans at Elland Road share tributes to their former captain Sol Bamba who passed away after losing cancer battle in August
14/09/24 13:45Leeds United have paid tribute to their former captain Sol Bamba, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer, aged 39.Man City 2-1 Brentford - 3pm Premier League: Live score news and updates as Erling Haaland hunts down his third successive hat-trick after netting twice against Brentford... while Nottingham Forest take the lead at Liverpool
14/09/24 12:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest plus updates from the other 3pm games featuring Man City, Brighton and West Ham.Premier League TV fixtures revealed: Sky and TNT make their picks... including Man United vs Chelsea - and an incredible 'Super Sunday' at the start of December
13/09/24 15:46The Premier League have announced the television broadcast selections for November's fixtures with a number of huge matches to take place during the month.Premier League manager 'facing dressing room unrest' after just THREE games as players are 'left unconvinced by hands-off approach'
12/09/24 23:42One Premier League head coach is already facing a dressing room crisis after just three matches with some senior players left unconvinced with the manager's tactics, according to reports.Top five transfer targets for YOUR fantasy teams in Gameweek 4: Andrew Robertson looks back to his best, Joao Pedro is an absolute bargain - and which explosive Spurs star can hurt Arsenal according to FPL experts?
12/09/24 10:00HOLLY SHAND: The international break has given fantasy managers time to pause and take stock of all the key events of the season so far ahead of FPL Gameweek 4.Ex-Premier League winner bizarrely accused of doing his upmost to avoid being sold during summer transfer window - just one year after leaving England
09/09/24 15:36The defender - who strenuously denies the bizarre claims - played in England's top flight for seven years from 2016 to 2023 before leaving for Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas.PLAY TEAMSHEET: Can YOU name the Leicester title-winning team that beat Man City 3-1 in their fairytale 2015-16 season?
02/09/24 06:11Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!Matildas superstar Katrina Gorry's mystery absence explained as English team West Ham suffer thumping defeat by Leicester
01/09/24 10:17In Sunday's third versus fourth play-off, Leicester scored three goals in the first half and led 5-0 late before West Ham substitute Viviane Asseyi struck in the 90th and 96th minutes.Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw with Danny Aarons
31/08/24 22:06Although there was no official title up for grabs, Simpson had put his Premier League winner's medal on the line, while Aarons staked his Gold YouTube plaque.Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa: Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran secure win for Unai Emery's side after Jamie Vardy is denied a goal following an accidental assist by the referee
31/08/24 15:59MATT BARLOW AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: After a Champions League draw to revive memories of an age when Aston Villa ruled in Europe there came a satisfying victory in a local skirmish.Premier League: Everton throw away 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Bournemouth as miserable start to the season continues... while Villa beat Leicester 2-1
31/08/24 12:31Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latests score, team news and updates from Leicester vs Aston Villa, plus the rest of Saturday afternoon's kick-offs.Mail Sport's FPL predictions: Which Spurs star is going 'under the radar'? Who is a 'clever differential' from Bournemouth? And which 'rubbish' team will lose AGAIN in Gameweek 3?
30/08/24 08:00The second weekend of the Premier League season was feast or famine for FPL managers, as Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer both returned in plentiful supply.
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- Great Britain miss out on historic Billie Jean King Cup final despite Emma Raducanu victory - as Slovakia fight back to set up Italy showdown
- Inside Roy Keane's daughter Leah's relationship with new England star Taylor Harwood-Bellis, as they are pictured together for the first time
- Conor Gallagher leaves girlfriend's family less than 'impressed' after scoring his first England goal in Ireland thrashing Star scored in 5-0 win
- Happy to be back, Erik? Ten Hag returns to his favourite Manchester restaurant just three weeks after his brutal sacking Dined out with wife
- Emma Raducanu triumphs in straight sets over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova to put Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final
- Ralf Schumacher's ex-wife begs him to leave her alone so she can 'heal in peace'... as former F1 star's lawyers send warning letters Checked into therapy
- Amorim oversees first Man United training session as eagle-eyed fan spots which players the new boss lined-up in his favoured 3-4-3 formation
- He's still got it! Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolls back the years after scoring a cheeky scorpion kick during a five-a-side game a year after retiring
- EXCLUSIVEThe real horrors facing Saudi's World Cup migrant workers - as labourers endure 10-hour shifts in 45 degree heat for less than £2 an hour
- Billam-Smith shares picture of brutal injuries suffered during grueling world title defeat by Ramirez, including stitches INSIDE and outside of his eye
- Mats Hummels' ex-wife opens up on why she 'couldn't love him', after he went public with his new Victoria's Secret model girlfriend 11 years her junior
- Cole Palmer shocks McDonald's staff as he rolls up at drive-through window after missing England duty through injury Big surprise!
- Driver at the centre of F1 love triangle is 'dating Mauro Icardi's ex-girlfriend' - after 'rekindling relationship with Oliver Bearman's influencer partner'
- Matildas superstar Sam Kerr and fiancée Kristie Mewis announce bombshell family news in sweet Instagram post Heartwarming message on social media
- West Ham star Michail Antonio misses Jamaica's clash with the USA after losing his PASSPORT, reveals boss Steve McClaren Side lost 1-0
- Jack Grealish thanks Lee Carsley for 'bringing back the enjoyment' to England duty - as Man City star sends subtle dig after Euro 2024 snub
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Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts to take his career earnings beyond £1MILLION at 17 - as teen star thrashes Martin Lukeman to scoop £150,000 prize
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Roy Keane jokes about daughter Leah's impending wedding to Taylor Harwood-Bellis after seeing future son-in-law score on his England debut
- EXCLUSIVEMan United and England hit by injury blow as calf tear puts Ella Toone on the sidelines for six weeks Bad news for Marc Skinner's side
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are becoming the next great British female double act - as they storm into Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals
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Troy Deeney insists Mo Salah 'is NOT world class' and claims he wouldn't want his kids to watch Liverpool forward over a Real Madrid star
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Heerenveen boss Robin van Persie reveals his thoughts about a potential return to Arsenal - 12 years after leaving the Gunners for Man United
- Porn star Teanna Trump seemingly 'confirms' relationship with former Arsenal flop after posting a picture of them together at dinner
- Ex-Manchester United flop SLAMMED after celebrating goal moments after opposition player collapsed in heartbreaking scenes
- Ruben Amorim is handed injury blow before his first game in charge of Man United as star limps off while playing for his country on international duty
- Sir Alex Ferguson pockets almost £1MILLION as his horse claims a historic second victory in the lucrative Bahrain International Trophy
- Marcus Rashford dons glitzy grillz as Man United star makes the most of his England exile by sitting courtside for an NBA clash in New York
- Mike Tyson's sad ending: Jake Paul, 27, reveals he decided NOT to knock-out 58-year-old boxing legend - who he stopped punching and bowed to
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning bicycle kick in five-star Poland thrashing to seal Portugal's path to Nations League quarter-finals
- Jake Paul's life away from the ring: The YouTuber is dating a Dutch speed skater, owns a £12m mansion and is a Donald Trump super-fan
- Arsenal hit with fresh injury headache as Leandro Trossard limps off during Belgium's Nations League defeat More bad news for Mikel Arteta
- Watch snooker star miss countless easy shots as footage emerges of match he fixed after he was hit with FIVE-YEAR ban and hefty fine
- Roman Kemp 'lined up for shock role in new-look Match of the Day' with Gary Lineker set to leave as host Current host leaves big shoes to fill
- Meet the ring girls for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson including blonde beauty Sydney Thomas and Venezuelan TikTok sensation Virginia Sanhouse
- England stars targeted by LASERS during Nations League clash with Greece - as Jude Bellingham and Co are spotted with bright green lights on them
- BBC launches new reality show to find next TikTok football star in bid to win over Gen Z audience - as Gary Lineker says it was 'the right time' to leave
- Jake Paul shocks Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch with $1milllion walkout outfit claim for Mike Tyson fight Fight edging closer
- Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fighter PREDICTIONS: Who do boxing's biggest stars think will win the blockbuster Netflix showdown?
- Inside Mike Tyson's life away from the ring as he prepares to face Jake Paul: From burning through £300M on pet tigers and limos to stints in prison
- Elon Musk comes under fire from Bundesliga club as they slam handling of X and become the first club from Europe's top five leagues to quit platform
- Evander Holyfield's boxing comeback at 58 resulted in sad first-round KO loss - will the same happen to fellow legend Mike Tyson against Jake Paul?
- Diego Forlan suffers huge defeat on shock new sport debut - but the former Man United star insists he will 'keep playing' Maiden match at 45
- Jake Paul bets his ENTIRE £31m purse with Irish icon Katie Taylor that he will beat Mike Tyson on Friday night One day to go
- Revealed: The x-rated insult David Coote 'used to describe Andy Robertson' after clashing with the Liverpool star Another leaked video
- Former Premier League star Jimmy Bullard leaves Joe Marler STUNNED as he reveals his highest wage during his football career
- Liverpool star reveals he is being SUED by model ex-girlfriend - as she requests compensation for 'living abroad with him' during five year relationship
- Gary Neville gives his verdict on whether David Coote should lose his job - after suspended Premier League referee called Klopp a 'German ****'
- Tennis world No 2 Alexander Zverev cuts short 'flirty' interview with Laura Robson after awkward 'sweaty kisses' moments before they went on air
- Imane Khelif appears on TV to attack journalist who shared leaked medical report claiming 'she is a biological male' Gold medal winner
- England stars Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo pose in GQ's Men of the Year edition - after breakthrough Manchester United and Chelsea campaigns
- Mike Tyson BATTERS his trainer and shows off his ripped torso to leave fans thinking fight against Jake Paul, 27, is 'already done' despite 31-year age gap
- The secret lives of referees: Premier League refs have almost come to blows, party with young women on boozy trips, and love a tattoo!
- Michael Owen MISSES Match Officials Mic'd Up just 24 hours after video of David Coote's branding Liverpool 's***' went viral
- The rise of influencers in sport: How British star KSI started crossover boxing before launching an £8BILLION sports drink
- Sir Andy Murray announces theatre tour as Tennis legend takes 'Centre Stage' following retirement - with shows about his illustrious career set for summer
- Ruben Amorim meets some of his Manchester United players for the first time as he shares warm embrace with Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Coote's 'former friend' filmed alongside ref as he called Klopp a '****' is ex-cricketer-turned-recruiter who has been left 'gutted' over leak
- MOTD 'could be presented by revolving cast of three females and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about role'
- Former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder handed two-year suspended jail sentence over sexual assault while intoxicated Troubling events
- Former Turkish football chief JAILED for more than three-and-a-half years after storming onto the pitch and punching a referee last season
- Is this the moment that led to David Coote lashing out at Jurgen Klopp? Resurfaced clip shows heated on-pitch altercation with Andy Robertson
- Revealed - six of the top-seven favourites to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day are women as BBC looks to reboot the flagship show
- Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family
- Ruben Amorim arrives at Carrington as Man United welcome new manager after he left Sporting Lisbon New era has begun at the Red Devils
- Top Premier League referee David Coote is SUSPENDED over video that shows him ranting about Liverpool and calling Jurgen Klopp 'f***ing arrogant'
- EXCLUSIVESheffield Wednesday fan who mocked Baldock's death faces losing his job - after holding up vile sign in derby vs Sheffield United
- PHOTO SPOTLIGHT: Neto denies Arsenal a huge opportunity to claw back ground in the title race - and ANDY HOOPER captures all the action
- Erik ten Hag watches two of his old sides back in action in the Netherlands - as the Dutchman enjoys some downtime after Man United sacking
- Suarez embroiled in bizarre confrontation with a former Premier League keeper during Inter Miami's MLS Cup defeat - but cult hero, 40, has the last laugh!
- Watch heated moment Pep Guardiola loses it with Brighton star after late clash with Erling Haaland as Man City boss reels from damaging defeat
- Sergio Ramos hints at stunning return to Real Madrid after posting training video - as Los Blancos confirm Eder Militao has suffered an ACL tear
- Cole Palmer posts injury update ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal - with key fitness test planned for Saturday Palmer is hoping to be ready to face Arsenal
- Former Birmingham City manager shoves, grabs and aggressively SHAKES a player on the touchline following a red card Footage has gone viral
- Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq lose AGAIN as pressure increases on the Liverpool legend - with his side lingering in the bottom half of the Saudi Pro League
- Toto Wolff reveals why Mercedes 'like' the fact Lewis Hamilton is leaving as Formula One team boss delivers brutally-honest five-word message to star
- Alejandro Garnacho delivers BRUTAL response to YouTuber who gave him three bits of advice to improve his game ahead of Man United's win over PAOK
- Is this the worst kick-off routine EVER? FC Midtjylland goalkeeper makes nightmare error as FCSB score just SEVEN seconds after restart
- England FARCE as Lee Carsley reveals new manager Thomas Tuchel has NOT spoken to him and insists he knew nothing about the German's appointment