It's amazing how quickly things change in football. Last season Robin van Persie was Manchester United's hero but now he looks like he's had his nose put out of joint. I've seen it before with players who are the main man and all of a sudden somebody takes their place. It seems to affect strikers more often because they have a greater sense of hierarchy.
'I just want to forget about it': Arsenal ace Giroud speaks out over affair claims after being snapped by French model in hotel room
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has broken his silence on accusations of an extra-marital affair. The France international has been the subject of allegations regarding his private life, which are said to have taken place whilst on club duty.
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MARTIN SAMUEL: It's too easy to point the finger at Sherwood... his club is a total mess
Selfies at the rugby! Ferdinand, Carrick and Barton enjoy Twickenham day out
England's sublime 29-18 victory over Wales on Sunday sent a Twickenham crowd home delighted, including many famous faces.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England can go for the ultimate prize after Wales win... they remind me of the 2003 side
MARTIN SAMUEL: Oh boy! This was the best yet from Lancaster's brilliant young guns
'Boyhood,' wrote PG Wodehouse, 'is one of those complaints that a man should catch young and have done with. Like measles, when it comes in middle life it is apt to be serious.'
Uwe beauty! Pellegrini's dreams of domestic treble left in tatters after FA Cup holders repeat last year's final shock... and it was sparked by dodgy Demichelis again
So, why was former Palace boss Dowie dressed in Bollywood gear?
Iain Dowie embraced his Indian side as he turned up wearing a colourful outfit for the Boot Out Breast Cancer Bollywood Ball. The former Charlton, Crystal Palace and Coventry manager attended the event at Lancashire County Cricket Club's Old Trafford home and he was joined by Alan Shearer.
MAD DOG ON MONDAY: Rooney's £300,000 a week doesn't make him invincible... and here's why Roy should give Saints Shaw and Lallana their chance in Brazil
England collapse in chase of 170 as West Indies cruise to easy victory in first T20
PAUL NEWMAN IN BARBADOS: Stuart Broad ruled himself out of the last two games of England’s West Indian tour to cap a dismal day which saw a comprehensive defeat and a spat between Ravi Bopara and the man who masterminded his side’s demise — Marlon Samuels.
England captain Broad out of West Indies T20 series with knee problems with World Cup on the horizon
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GRAHAM POLL: RVP should have been sent off... and United can't complain if Fellaini is banned for nasty scrape on Yacob
Unsettled Van Persie fishing for Arsenal return as Juve and Milan wait in the wings... and Moyes wants to turn Saints Shaw and Lallana into Red Devils in £40m swoop
FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Robin van Persie’s future at Manchester United remains up in the air. If the player is to leave United, his preference would be to return to Arsenal.
Real Madrid 3-0 Levante: Ronaldo strikes again as Ancelotti's men reclaim top spot
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- The Continental Breakfast: Spanish press slam Neymar as Barca suffer shock La Liga defeat to dent title chances
PETE JENSON IN MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo sent Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with one of those slam-dunk headers that are becoming as much his trademark as his unstoppable free-kicks.
Carroll soaks up the sun at home in Newcastle... but is he wearing a sarong?
West Ham star Andy Carroll has left people questioning his fashion sense after he posted a picture of himself enjoying the sun in Newcastle whilst seemingly wearing a sarong.
Troubled Tiger back in the wars as doubts are raised over fitness ahead of Masters
TODAY IN SPORT
- 'I just want to forget about it'... Giroud finally speaks out about affair accusations with model Olivier Giroud has broken his silence on accusations of an affair
- Ferdinand, Carrick and Barton enjoy Twickenham day out England's win sent a Twickenham crowd home delighted, including famous faces
- Now that's what you call a selfie! England stars celebrate Triple Crown success after win over rivals Wales Dylan Hartley the brains behind sublime selfie
- It's Pardy time! Meyler celebrates Hull goal by headbutting corner flag - a week after infamous clash with Pardew David Meyler scored as Hull reach FA Cup semis
- So what was Moyes doing watching the Lancashire derby at Ewood Park? The Manchester United boss watched Burnley defeat rivals Blackburn
- Dowie dresses in Bollywood outfit to join Shearer, Diouf and Storey at charity event Iain Dowie embraced his Indian side for the Boot Out Breast Cancer Ball
- Stadio Olimpico lies almost empty as Lazio fans hold boycott in protest to club's owner Lazio fans carried out their threat to boycott the home Serie A match
- Bendtner (it's him, really) leads Arsenal cast at UFC... but why is he wearing wacky suit? Arsenal stars were in the crowd at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night
- Carroll soaks up the sun on weekend back at home in Newcastle... but is he wearing a sarong? West Ham star Carroll was all smiles next to a Mr Whippy wannabe
- Troubled Tiger back in the wars as doubts are raised over fitness ahead of Masters Tiger Woods followed up his brilliant 66 on with a torrid front nine
- First Kelly Brook and now I'm a Celeb babe Amy Willerton... Former England flanker Haskell is enjoying life in LA! Wasps star spotted out with Bristol-born beauty
- Chelsea starlet Piazon looks like he's enjoying life in Holland... Lucas Piazon, on loan at Vitesse, took to Twitter to celebrate International Women's Day
- Nasty! Fellaini lucky to escape action after digging his studs into Yacob's thigh Man United star Fellaini escaped without a booking for bad tackle
- Anfield expansion plans hit a snag as council and home owners head to court Now Liverpool face a two-year delay in their bid to expand Anfield
- He suffered tragedy of his footballer dad's suicide... but Real Madrid No 2 Clement finds solace in Spain PE teacher turned coach tells Ronaldo what to do
- £50m Neymar under fire in Spain as Barca suffer shock defeat Spanish press target Brazilian superstar after Barcelona lose grip on La Liga title race
- Ozil was good but the Ox and Barkley were far better... let us only hope they're not competing for one seat on England's plane to Brazil Both shone at Emirates
- Gustafsson delivers KO to stop Manuwa MARTIN DOMIN: Alexander Gustafsson made short work of Jimi Manuwa in London on Saturday night
- Former footballer McKenzie stops Varbanov to extend unbeaten record Ex-Norwich striker Leon McKenzie only needed two rounds to record win
- Red Bull failing is good for F1: Button glad to see champions struggle JONATHAN McEVOY: Jenson Button walks in looking tanned and slim. Tanned but very slim
- Who's got the X-Factor? 22 players, one life-changing opportunity... Nerve-shredding tension as finalists vie for future in Win A Pro Contract
- Beer we go! Boost for England fans as pubs set to increase opening hours until 1am for World Cup matches Officials to give green light for later licence
- Sprinter Kilty secures stunning first gold for Britain at the World Indoor Championships Britain's Richard Kilty claimed a stunning victory in the 60 metres
- I don;t know much about politics! Murray keeps thoughts on Scottish independence to himself ahead of vote British No 1 distances himself from vote talk
- Are Barca past it? No. We're still great! World Cup winner Xavi talks to Carragher about City, England and his future Xavi is Barcelona and Spain's sorcerer
- Philip: I'd choose Halle, she's Berry pretty IT'S TOP SECRET: Asha Philip talks about who would play her in a film, her heroes and the best advice she's had
- Etherington's Winter Paralympics start with downhill silver... and is unharmed after crash Jade Etherington got GB's Winter Paralympics off to a flying start
- Is this United's new kit? 'Leaked' image shows branded shirt Social media was abuzz with this 'leaked' image of the red, Nike kit with club sponsor Chevrolet
- Messi sent to doctors to find out why he keeps being sick in games Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says the vomiting gives no cause for alarm
- Love match! Badminton's happiest couple Chris and Gabby Adcock reveal their golden dreams Happy couple dream of Commonwealth gold
- VIDEO: Woods is back in the record books after sinking stunning 91-foot putt during Cadillac Championship... But the monster effort doesn't beat Wogan
- Miami Heat star James blames new short-sleeved jerseys for poor display against Spurs LeBron James has a strange excuse for Miami's loss
- Bale's super human! Pals heap praise on Wales superstar Gareth Bale has been branded 'super human' after his display for Wales against Iceland
- 'Perfectionist' Brown will drive you nuts... but he's England's safe hands after message from Schmeichel Ex-United No 1 wished rugby star good luck
- Pietersen sacking was disrespectful, blasts his great mate Gayle ahead of first T20 Chris Gayle bemoaned the England demise of his absent friend
- Sensational Sturridge still looking to improve (and he's hoping Owen will inspire him to glory) Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is still looking for that little bit extra
- Beckham unveiled as new face of Jaguar... before heading to Rio for motorbike advert David Beckham has been a busy man on two wheels and four
- Lance Armstrong was 'urged to dump much younger Ashley Olsen to protect his image' A new book on shamed cyclist Lance Armstrong reveals the storm
- Murray: I was forced to ditch Afro as tennis industry only likes short back and sides Andy Murray has revealed he was banned from having a wild hairdo
- Wolves fan left fuming after dodgy shirt with upside down badge arrives in post... but League One leaders make it up to him with brilliant letter
- Lineker accuses Barca star of muscling in on his territory! This one could get Messi Lionel Messi has been accused of invading Gary Lineker's crisp turf
- Adidas and Nike go toe to toe in World Cup battle of the SOCK boots The battle of the brands has begun and 'football will never be the same again,' say Nike
- Mata voted by United fans around the world as club's Player of the Month for February Juan Mata as been awarded United's player of the month for February
- Snap-happy Mata posts pics as he gets used to life in the north Two years ago, keen tourist Juan Mata was snapping his way round London's attractions...
- Williams unveil Martini as their new sponsor Williams have unveiled iconic motor racing brand Martini as their title sponsor ahead of the new campaign
- Fast and furious: Watch F1 star Button's fiancée Michibata in kickboxing video The Argentine-Japanese model was filmed at a gym in Tokyo
- Nadal hits the beach ahead of Indian Wells Rafael Nadal and his girlfriend hit the beach in Mexico ahead of the Spaniard's title defence at Indian Wells
- Mourinho: Youngsters want to be rich before they've kicked a ball (and Real stars queued in front of mirror) Chelsea manager hits out in Esquire magazine
- BBC presenter Logan slams Wimbledon ace Murray as 'the moodiest most miserable b******' she's ever met' Gabby Logan revealed her cattier side
- Odemwingie sings Jacko. Was it a Thriller or just plain Bad? Stoke will be hoping that Peter Odemwingie's abilities on the pitch are better than his singing
- Smith's glorious South Africa career ends in defeat by Aussies Australia clinched a nail-biting series-winning victory over Smith's South Africa
- England ladies star Duggan sparks outrage after 'blacking up' face for fancy dress party England ladies striker Toni Duggan has been forced to apologise
- Barlow, Lineker and Hurst join girl band stars to record England's World Cup song It is hoped the anthem will spur the Three Lions on in Brazil
- Zidane and Ronaldo show they still have it Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo once again invited an all-star cast to take part in their annual Match against Poverty
- Sportsmail's interactive guide to the 2014 Six Nations We've got all the essential information you need for this year's Six Nations right here
- World Cup 2014 guide: All you need to know to follow England in Brazil next summer Sportsmail gives you the breakdown on the cities, the stadiums, the teams
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- JAMIE REDKNAPP: Is the writing on the wall for RVP? You can see the confidence seeping out of him
- 'I just want to forget about it'... Giroud finally speaks out about affair accusations with model in hotel room before Arsenal match
- Men against boyos! Gatland boasted it would be men against boys, but England proved otherwise in Twickenham romp
- Wenger: Ozil's mental scars after Bayern penalty miss are healing... and he can show just how good he is in the Allianz
- Fuming Sherwood admits Levy's 'silence is deafening' as Van Gaal is lined up to become next Spurs manager
- MARTIN SAMUEL: It's too easy to point the finger at Sherwood... his club is a total mess
- Selfies at the rugby! Ferdinand, Carrick and Barton enjoy Twickenham day out
- Fergie dropped Rooney for Real clash... so, with Liverpool and Olympiacos ties coming up, will Moyes axe RVP?
- Arsenal set for Wigan test in semi final as Hull draw Sheffield United
- We were complacent and lacked pace, says Pellegrini after City's embarrassing Cup exit
- SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England can go for the ultimate prize after Wales win... they remind me of the 2003 side
- MARTIN SAMUEL: Oh boy... that's the best yet from Lancaster's young guns
- Sir Clive Woodward's ratings: Launchbury is one of the best locks in the world... he is going to be as good as Martin Johnson
- England 29-18 Wales: Sweet revenge! Care and Burrell tries set up Six Nations title charge as Lancester's men win Triple Crown
- Ben Kay's big moments from the game: Care's stunning start blew Wales away, Gatland's men couldn't catch up
- FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Farrell enjoys his best afternoon at Twickenham as Care rewards Lancaster's faith
- Manchester City 1-2 Wigan: Gomez and Perch stun Pellegrini's lacklustre side to set up semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley
- Dowie dresses in Bollywood outfit to join Shearer, Diouf and Storey at charity event
- Halfpenny ruled out for season after dislocating shoulder in Twickenham loss
- Hull 3-0 Sunderland: Tigers roar into first FA Cup semi-final since 1930 as Black Cats dreams of Wembley return are dashed
- JAMIE REDKNAPP: Is the writing on the wall for RVP? You can see the confidence seeping out of him
- MARTIN SAMUEL: It's too easy to point the finger at Sherwood... his club is a total mess
- Real Madrid 3-0 Levante: Ronaldo strikes again as Ancelotti's men reclaim top spot
- Manchester City 1-2 Wigan: Gomez and Perch stun Pellegrini's lacklustre side to set up semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley
- Fuming Sherwood admits Levy's 'silence is deafening' as Van Gaal is lined up to become next Spurs manager
- United to be handed £600m boost by signing new 10 year kit deal with Nike
- Arsenal set for Wigan test in semi final as Hull draw Sheffield United
- Unsettled Van Persie fishing for Arsenal return as Juve and Milan wait in the wings... and Moyes wants to turn Saints Shaw and Lallana into Red Devils in £40m swoop
- Fergie dropped Rooney for Real clash... so, with Liverpool and Olympiacos ties coming up, will Moyes axe RVP?
- Arsenal trio Gibbs, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Bendtner celebrate FA Cup win with night out at UFC... and Haye was there too
- Forget Hazard for once, Matic the machine and unbeatable Azpilicueta are unsung heroes behind Chelsea's title charge... Sandro and Naughton paled in comparison
- Mourinho pleased to see Eto'o make fun of him with old-man celebration after Chelsea boss had questioned striker's real age
- The Continental Breakfast: Spanish press slam Neymar as Barca suffer shock La Liga defeat to dent title chances
- Cleverley stays! Moyes set to offer England scapegoat new £15m, five-year deal... but Old Trafford return for Juve's Pogba unlikely
- Negredo made just 17 touches and spent most of his time on the ball kicking off... what has happened to City's Beast?
- PSG ponder £41.5m move for Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar ahead of World Cup
- Michael Schumacher's family told 'only a miracle' can save him: F1 legend still in a medically-induced coma 10 weeks after ski accident in French Alps
- What is Moyes doing watching Lancashire derby at Ewood Park?
- Chelsea starlet Piazon enjoying life in Holland... but who's puckering up for him?
- Ozil was good but the Ox and Barkley were far better... let us only hope they're not competing for one seat on plane to Brazil
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SPORTS EDITOR'S SIX OF THE BEST
Ozil earned all the praise but Ox and Barkley were far better... let us only hope they're not competing for one seat on plane to Brazil
DURHAM DOSSIER: No pace, no cutting edge and a needless red card... so why do Stoke persist with Walters? (And there is no point in Guidetti's loan from Man City)
Meyler celebrates Hull goal by headbutting the corner flag - just a week after the Irish midfielder's infamous clash with Pardew
David Meyler reserved a special celebration for his goal in the FA Cup sixth round win against Sunderland.
PREMIER LEAGUE AND FA CUP REPORTS AND REACTION
The man who wasn't there! Negredo made just 17 touches against Wigan... so, what has happened to Manchester City's Beast?
What's so secret, David? United boss Moyes hides his words while on scouting mission at Ewood Park
David Moyes was among the crowd at the Lancashire derby between Blackburn and Burnley as his plans for a summer rebuild gather pace.
ALL THE LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
Overrated? Rooney breaks record of Cantona and Lampard to be only man to score AND create 10 goals in five straight seasons
As Wayne Rooney put through a defence splitting pass for his Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck against West Brom on Saturday afternoon, he became the first player in Premier League history to record double figures for both goals and assists in five different seasons. Rooney's man of the match performance during United's 3-0 against West Brom saw the striker score his eleventh goal and grab his tenth assist of the season.
Forget Hazard for once, Matic the machine and unbeatable Azpilicueta are unsung heroes behind Chelsea's title charge... Sandro and Naughton pale in comparison
Who's the old man, Mourinho? Chelsea boss sees funny side after Eto'o pokes fun at question marks over his age
Samuel Eto'o showed he bears no hard feelings to Jose Mourinho over the Chelsea's boss's jibes about his age with a goal celebration mocking his OAP status
SIX NATIONS
From enforcer to team swot: Lawes ditches hard-man image to be master tactician
Ireland 46-7 Italy: Victory is perfect home send-off for legend O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll's vintage sleight of hand conjured Ireland's seven-try, 46-7 Six Nations victory over Italy on the stalwart centre's final international appearance in Dublin.
THE BEST OPINION IN SPORT... NOW TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Are Barcelona past it? No. We're still great! Xavi talks to Carragher about City, England and his future (... and what happened when our man bumped into old pal Reina?)
- Barcelona star Messi sent to doctors to find out why he keeps being sick in games
- No Messi move! Pellegrini laughs off talk of City triggering Barca star's buy-out clause
Xavi is Barcelona and Spain's sorcerer, a man whose passing hypnotises opponents. He has won 25 major honours including the World Cup, two European Championships, three Champions Leagues and seven La Liga titles.
Hazard warning: Chelsea playmaker is on course to be as good as Ronaldo and Messi... and here are the stats that prove it
CHARLIE SKILLEN: Who is the best Premier League player of all time? It's a debate that has possibly filled more hours than any other, from expert TV panels to barstool bores in pubs everywhere in the country.
100 World Cup heroes (20-1): Maradona, Pele, Zidane and Ronaldo - but who's No 1
This week marks 100 days until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil. To celebrate the milestone, Sportsmail has been counting down the 100 greatest stars in the tournament’s history and here we will reveal our No 1.
FOOTBALL
Stadio Olimpico is almost empty as Lazio fans hold boycott in protest to club's owner
Juventus move 14 points clear in Serie A as Asamoah wonder goal sees off Fiorentina
A stunning first-half strike by Kwadwo Asamoah gave Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win over Fiorentina as they maintained their perfect home record in Serie A.
Ox heads Arsenal night out at the UFC... but what is Bendtner doing wearing that suit?
Arsenal stars Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Nicklas Bendtner were in the crowd at London's O2 Arena to watch Alexander Gustafsson's stunning knockout of Jimi Manuwa.
22 players, one life-changing opportunity... Nerves are shredded as finalists compete for football future and Win A Pro Contract
ADAM SHERGOLD: 22 young footballers sit in suspended animation in the away dressing room at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road ground knowing that their lives could about to be transformed. Welcome to football's 'X Factor.'
EUROVIEW: Milan's Champions League future rests in the hands of a man with less than eight weeks' experience... Clarence Seedorf
Back in 1998, it was Fabio Capello who fiercely criticised Chelsea for appointing Gianluca Vialli as player-manager when Ruud Gullit was sacked.
BEN WATSON EXCLUSIVE: If we beat Manchester City again, my crutches will hit the ceiling!
The 45-metal staples holding Ben Watson's right leg together mean last season's FA Cup final hero will not be at the rematch between Manchester City and Wigan.
BOXING AND UFC
McKenzie stops Varbanov in two rounds to extend unbeaten record to four fights
Gustafsson delivers stunning KO to stop Manuwa and set up potential Jones rematch
Alexander Gustafsson made short work of Jimi Manuwa in London on Saturday night – and immediately demanded a rematch with Jon Jones.
FORMULA ONE
COUNTDOWN TO CHELTENHAM
Mullins: The fear of failure is terrible, we could end up with nothing
- Sire De Grugy primed to give Gary Moore biggest prize of training career
- Free fabulous £10 Bet at the Cheltenham Races!
There has never been a force like it. Upwards of 40 contenders for this week’s Cheltenham Festival assembled under the banner of one trainer, Willie Mullins.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Schumacher family told 'only a miracle' can save him: F1 legend still in induced coma 10 weeks after ski accident in French Alps
Doctors treating Michael Schumacher have told the Formula One legend's family that the chances of recovery are now so slim that only 'a miracle' can save him. The 45-year-old seven-time world champion has been in an artificially induced coma for 10 weeks since badly injuring his brain during a low-speed ski accident in the French Alps on December 29.
Murray comes from a set down to beat Rosol and reach Indian Wells third round
It may not have been pretty but Andy Murray survived a brutal early Lukas Rosol onslaught to book his place in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Wasps star Haskell enjoys night in LA with I'm a Celebrity beauty Willerton
London Wasps star James Haskell has been spotted out and about with Bristol-born beauty Amy Willerton as the pair spent some time together in Los Angeles.
DON'T MISS...
Who's in your England squad? Sportsmail's experts pick their line-up for the World Cup... now tell us the 23 men you would take
England's 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday night was the final chance for Roy Hodgson to cast his eye over the squad before he names his provisional 30 players for the World Cup. Here, Sportsmail's top team of reporters have put themselves in Hodgson's shoes and named their England squad for the World Cup.
He has suffered tragedy of his dad's suicide and death of his close friend... but Real No 2 Clement tells Ronaldo and Bale what to do
SPORTSMAIL HALL OF FAME
- Hall of Fame... Jack Joyner-Kersee: Heptathlon's original Golden Girl who became the First Lady of track and field
- Steffi Graf: Germany's golden girl was queen of the court and the greatest sportswoman who ever lived
- Hall of Fame... Ronaldo: The assassin who made you smile as he ruled the world and scored goals for fun
- Sam Tomkins: The Superman of Super League who lifted an entire sport
- Sir Steve Redgrave: The British Bulldog who refused to lose and who set the gold standard for our Olympians
- George Best: Confident, fast, fearless, the most gifted star to grace British football
- Michael Johnson: A record-breaker who owned the track and was so special he could even pull off those golden spikes
- Diego Maradona: He had the Hand of God and a divine left foot and was perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time
- Richie McCaw: The All Blacks' most decorated captain who is one of the true rugby greats
- Desert Orchid: Glorious grey who won the hearts of the nation
- Ayrton Senna: Master of the track who lived life on the edge and whose shadow still hangs over F1
- Tiger Woods by Derek Lawrenson... the man who ripped up the record books to elevate golf to new heights
- Muhammad Ali by Jeff Powell... The world's greatest in and out of the ring
- Seb Coe by Matt Lawton... from Olympics glory to running London 2012, why he's Britain's Golden Boy
- Graham Gooch by Nasser Hussain... he was the best cricketer I ever played with
- Roger Federer by Mike Dickson... the tennis legend is the first into our Hall of Fame