The biggest fight in boxing history has sold out within a minute of going on sale as tickets for Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2 were snapped up. Just minutes after 8pm, tickets for the richest bout in history began appearing on the secondary market with one ticket going for a cool $128,000 on stubhub.com.
West Ham chasing £7m Hernandez with Champions League hero not wanted by Manchester United or Real Madrid
West Ham are planning to move for Real Madrid's European goal hero Javier Hernandez as part of an extensive summer recruitment programme.
Johnson charged with grooming and sexual activity with girl, 15, as Sunderland winger looks grim-faced leaving police station
Sunderland were under pressure on Thursday night to suspend England star Adam Johnson after he was charged with grooming and three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Johnson, 27, has been bailed to appear before Peterlee magistrates on May 20 - the same day Sunderland travel to Arsenal - where it is expected the case will be sent to the Crown Court. If found guilty, Johnson faces a lengthy prison term. Sunderland chiefs held talks on Thursday to decide Johnson's future, knowing that if they suspend their top scorer he would miss the club's remaining six games. They are just a point above the Barclays Premier League drop zone and travel to Stoke tomorrow.
Rodgers insists he is still the best man for the Liverpool job
Brendan Rodgers insists there is nobody better equipped to manage Liverpool under the Fenway Sports Group model than himself. FSG, Liverpool's owners, maintain Rodgers' job is not up for discussion but that has not stopped Jurgen Klopp - who will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the campaign - being mentioned as a possible successor. However, Rodgers has not been rattled by the intensity of the criticism following a disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Root the run machine: Ton puts England in charge after Cook misses out yet again
PAUL NEWMAN IN GRENADA: Alastair Cook hung his head in disbelief after wasting a golden opportunity to finally end his long wait for a century before the man who seems destined to one day replace him as England captain showed how to do it. There was agony for Cook on the third day of the second Test as he again fell short of the magic three figures despite looking as solid and unflustered at the crease as at any time in the two years since his last century. At stumps England were 373 for six, a lead of 74, with Root unbeaten on 118 with Jos Buttler.
Salutes you, Sir! Samuels gives Stokes cheeky send-off as feud between all-rounders rumbles on
PAUL NEWMAN IN GRENADA: Marlon Samuels found a novel way of carrying on his duel in the second Test with Ben Stokes here on Thursday night when he sent him on his way with a military-style salute. Stokes had given his wicket away just before the close of the third day when he smashed a Devendra Bishoo long-hop straight to deep square leg and Samuels wasted no time in pouring salt on his wounds, saluting him on his way.
The Greatest Fights: Ali v Frazier, the Thrilla in Manila...
JEFF POWELL: Where Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao comes to rank among the most important fights in ring history will depend upon what happens that coming night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Squeaky bum time in £60m survival scrap: Seven teams battling to stay in the top flight
MATT BARLOW: A mere 53 hours to kick-off and all is serene at the training base of Queens Park Rangers. Mowers clip along on distant pitches as the sun beats down and the whitewashed pavilion is brightened by pots of forget-me-nots, a flower which could be adopted as the emblem of relegation. QPR boss Chris Ramsey appears relaxed and untroubled, insisting he had more sleepless nights coaching Tottenham last season and joking about the difference between Lidl and Waitrose. His job is to chase pressure and negativity away at times like this, but beneath the surface fear tightens its grip on those near the drop zone.
Arsenal fans call for removal of Fabregas flag at Emirates ahead of former midfielder's return
Arsenal Fan TV favourite Claude Callegari may well have been speaking for a number of Gunners fans when demanding for the Cesc Fabregas flag to be taken down from the side of the Emirates Stadium.
Gomez and Vargas send Fiorentina through to Europa League semi-finals after Lens receives harsh second yellow for diving
Mario Gomez's predatory instincts and a late goal by substitute Juan Vargas ensured Fiorentina qualified for the Europa League semi-finals. Fiorentina had one foot in the next stage of Europe's second tier cup competition thanks to Khouma Babacar's all-important away goal during the closing stages of last Thursday's first leg encounter in Kiev. The Ukrainian outfit knew they were in for a hard task at the Stadio Artemio Franchi as they faced the likes of Mohamed Salah, Joaquin and Gomez.
Zenit 2-2 Sevilla (agg 3-4): Beto blunders almost cost Sevilla their Europa League defence but Gameiro saves the day
Kevin Gameiro saved his goalkeeper's blushes with a late equaliser which put defending champions Sevilla into the last four of the Europa League. Beto had looked to have cost his side their progress, with the game heading towards extra time, before substitute Gameiro arrived to slot home with five minutes remaining. It had been a risk to start the Portuguese keeper, but Sevilla boss Unai Emery decided it one he was prepared to take, despite Beto's absence since a game against Real Madrid in the first week of February.
So, what happened when Cahill and Oxlade-Chamberlain took on England stars Ford and Nowell in rugby crossbar challenge?
To commemorate St George's Day, the worlds of football and rugby have collided in a crossbar challenge between England stars of both sporting persuasions. Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill pitted themselves against rugby stars Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs and Bath's George North to try and hit the crossbar with a conversion kick.
Watch the moment Hazard leaves his man for dead with mind-boggling trick
Eden Hazard is seemingly days away from securing a Barclays Premier League and PFA Player of the Year double with Chelsea, and the Belgian star showed off exactly why with a series of tricks at their Cobham training base. Hazard, being filmed as part of a feature for Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand's '5' magazine, left a defender in knots with his fancy footwork as he handed out a lesson in ball control.
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Pacquiao shows funny side by starring in hilarious new ad ahead of Mayweather fight
Manny Pacquiao has added another string to his impressive bow by appearing in a hilarious commercial for Foot Locker ahead of his showdown with Floyd Mayweather. The Filipino, who has tried his hand at acting and coaching basketball over the years, stole the show in an advertisement for the American sportswear company back in November by joking about the possibility of finally being able to go toe-to-toe with Mayweather.
No wonder he looks happy... Henderson 'over the moon' after finally signing new £100,000-a-week deal at Liverpool
Jordan Henderson insists he couldn't be happier after completing the formalities of signing his new long-term contract. The Liverpool midfielder put pen-to-paper on Thursday morning on a deal worth more than £100,000 per week that will keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2020. Henderson's current terms had 12 months to run but leaving Merseyside was never an option.
STARS OF SPORT
- Samuels gives Stokes a cheeky send-off salute as feud between West Indian and England all-rounders rages on Marlon Samuels stood at attention and saluted
- Jockey ends race on bum note as trousers fall down to reveal rear end in final stretch! Blake Shinn rode his pants off in the opening race of this meeting
- WATCH the moment Hazard leaves defender for dead with mind-boggling trick! Chelsea's Eden Hazard is the likely PFA Player of the Year... and no wonder
- Better luck next time! Mayweather v Pacquiao mega-fight tickets sell out within 60 seconds... and put on re-sale market for $128,000! The fight of the century
- Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots visit President Obama at the White House The celebrations are still going after the New England Patriots won
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England flanker Haskell shows off inner Iron Man on Instagram
James Haskell must be excited about the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron this week
- Swansea's Gomis steps up recovery from hamstring injury Bafetimbi Gomis returned to France in a bid to get back playing as soon as possible for Swansea
- Ozil shows off Apple Watch on Instagram Arsenal host Premier League table toppers Chelsea at the weekend... and Mesut Ozil is counting down to kick-off
- McIlroy fronts cover of latest EA Sports PGA Tour video game EA Sports have revealed the first gameplay details for their latest golf game featuring Rory McIlroy
- Manny shows funny side in new advert Manny Pacquiao has appeared in a hilarious advert for Foot Locker ahead of his $300 fight with Floyd Mayweather
- Chelsea turn North London BLUE with stunt ahead of Emirates clash A group of Chelsea fans stormed Arsenal's Emirates Stadium earlier this week
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Happy St George's Day from Barcelona
Ivan Rakitic took time out from Barcelona's push in the Champions League and La Liga to celebrate day with his family
- Take Fabregas flag down, demand Arsenal fans ahead of skipper's return with Chelsea Flag at the Emirates is offending some of the Arsenal faithful
- Which England star marked St George's Day by posting this picture of him from childhood? A host of footballers took to Twitter to celebrate St George's Day...
- Mayweather has got Mariah Carey in his corner as he counts down to fight night We're just nine days away from the Fight of the Century
- So, what happened when Cahill and Oxlade-Chamberlain took on rugby challenge? London rivals in crossbar challenge ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea
- Team America: USA women's side launch new World Cup kit The USA have unveiled their new kits for the women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup
- Mourinho snubs Champions League quarter-finals as he watches Fulham U21s with his son Special One watched Fulham lose to Porto
- Pep Guardiola charged by UEFA after wearing '#JusticiaParaTopo' t-shirt for journalist who died at World Cup Shocking UEFA charge for Bayern Munich boss
- Good idea eh, Louis? Manchester United fan hands Van Gaal £300m transfer wish list... topped by Bale! Time to go shopping for a Real's Gareth Bale
- Van Persie spotted out on a stroll as United striker steps up recovery after two months out injured Dutchman has been enjoying the sunshine
- Goalkeeper whose Wembley blunder led to Reading being dumped out of the FA Cup is due to get married on weekend of the final He saved his deposit!
- Drogba and friends auction VIP tickets to Mayweather vs Pacquiao as striker helps raise £400,000 Chelsea legend raised big money
- Motormouth Muller whips up Bayern fans by using megaphone to lead their chants Thomas Muller had plenty to shout about after breaking a record
- Former Scotland captain Hendry is banned from driving after being caught drunk at the wheel of his Ford Focus following row with girlfriend
- Cavani fell flat in latest audition to join Manchester United Edinson Cavani's performance against Barcelona may well have put off Louis van Gaal
- King of the crocks? Carroll shows off his impressive throne as injury-prone West Ham striker continues his latest rehab Has eye on next season
- Oops! Pep rips his trousers during Bayern win in Champions League quarter-finals Porto's defence was not the only thing to be ripped apart in Germany
- Xavi sets record for most appearances in Champions League after second-half cameo against PSG But Iker Casillas is breathing down his neck
- Fancy this, lads? WBC unveil $1MILLION emerald green belt to be given to Mayweather or Pacquiao for mega-fight It wouldn't look too bad on the mantlepiece...
- Ronnie plays in SOCKS 'because his feet hurt' before asking member of audience to lend him a comfier pair Snooker etiquette was well and truly broken
- So, which sporting superstar has turned to acupuncture? Sportsmen will go to all lengths to mend their battered bodies ahead of the next challenge...
- Murray watches Messi and Co as he takes a break from training It's been a good month for Andy Murray after tying the knot with Kim Sears
- Bayern's injured quartet watch from sidelines as Pep's men beat Porto to semis Franck Ribery and David Alaba were among those on the sidelines
- EXCLUSIVE: West Ham season tickets to cost as little as £289 when Hammers move to Olympic Stadium The cheapest in the Premier League
- Meet the boy Grealish with his Best look and model girlfriend Jack Grealish is the man-of-the-moment after his brilliant display against Liverpool at Wembley
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Here come the girls...
Stars of women's tennis, including Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanvovic, attended the opening ceremony for the Porsche Grand Prix
- Bouchard is the Wimbledon darling who turned into a superbrat Eugenie Bouchard's refusal to shake hands with Alexandra Dulgheru before a match was the precursor of a bad week
- Smalling signs new long-term £80,000-a-week deal with United Defender Chris Smalling has signed a three-year contract to stay at Old Trafford until 2019
- United midfielder Blind receives self-portrait including father Danny as a late birthday gift Most 25-year-old's would prefer clothing... but not Dutch star Daley Blind
- Has Di Maria proved his commitment to Man United with new tattoo? Argentine winger has No 7 - his number for club and country - inked on his arm and shows it off
- Hamilton is backseat driver as younger brother prepares for British Touring Car Championship Nic Hamiliton ready to get behind the wheel
- Liverpool agree new three-year kit deal with Standard Chartered Liverpool celebrated signing a new deal with sponsors Standard Chartered Bank
- Ronaldo, Zidane and a whole host of football legends returned to the pitch for the 12th annual Match Against Poverty Legends turned out in force to support cause
- The women behind the men: Mayweather and Pacquiao spend time with partners as $300m mega-fight draws closer Boxing rivals spend time with loved ones
- Rooney, De Gea and Van Gaal meet fans in 'Dream Day' organised by United Foundation United stars put a smile on fans faces during special day
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Rooney pictured filling up his £100,000 Range Rover after United's defeat at Chelsea
United captain looked a forlorn figure as he was spotted in Cheshire
- Chelsea stars attend Didier Drogba's Foundation Charity Ball The Blues celebrated their 1-0 win against Manchester United at the Dorchester Hotel
- Fellaini twin mix-up had Chelsea sweating Jose Mourinho was told by a hotel doorman Fellaini was not playing... but soon realised he had seen midfielder's brother!
- Bamford wins Championship Player of the Year at Football League Awards Chelsea striker has impressed this season on loan at Boro
- Bigger table, sir? Giggs heads star-studded United reunion Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole also dine after Chelsea defeat
- Depay attracting interest from 'big clubs', confirms PSV chief Memphis Depay looks almost certain to leave PSV Eindhoven, who have won the Dutch title
- Tim Howard joins in with wheelchair football team training session Tim Howard joined Everton in the Community's wheelchair team for training session
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Mayweather adds Mercedes-Maybach to his fleet of sports carsMayweather splashed out £140,000 on some new wheels ahead of his fight with Pacquiao
- Grealish reveals message of support from fan at Wembley Aston Villa's players were able to read messages of support from fans
- Get the party started! Bristol City crowned League One champions Bristol City had the champagne flowing despite a 0-0 draw with Coventry City
- Supporters raise £15,000 for Blackpool pensioner after he was ordered to pay £20,000 in damages for allegations made about Oyston family
- Paris Saint-Germain captain nurses thigh injury at home Paris Saint-Germain face Nice on Saturday with a host of key stars missing, including Thiago Silva
- Clucking good! Tevez 'lays the eggs' for Juventus to clinch another Serie A title Juve moved 15 points clear of Lazio by beating them 2-0 on Saturday
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Messi scores his 400th goal for Barcelona in win against Valencia
Luis Suarez was also on target as Luis Enrique's men emerged victorious at the Nou Camp
- Why is Stoke boss Hughes blaming Tom Jones for the Potters missing out on Europe? Stoke are currently 17th in the Premier League Fair Play standings
- Bouchard causes a stir by refusing to shake opponent's hand AGAIN World No 7 Eugenie Bouchard has displayed her ruthless competitive streak again
- Watch as Sturridge is left in fits of laughter after impression of ex-Liverpool striker Owen He was meeting with comedian Darren Farley as part of a BT promo
- He's done it! Anderson breaks Botham's record Jimmy Anderson becomes England's leading wicket-taker in Test match cricket after claiming 384th dismissal
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- Fiorentina 2-0 Dynamo Kiev (agg 3-1): Mario Gomez and Juan Vargas send Viola through to Europa League semi-finals after Jeremain Lens receives harsh second yellow for dive
- Zenit 2-2 Sevilla (agg: 3-4): Beto blunders almost cost Sevilla their Europa League defence but Kevin Gameiro saves the day
- Napoli 2-2 Wolfsburg (agg 6-3): Rafael Benitez's side reach Europa League semis
- Dnipro 1-0 Brugge (1-0 agg): Yevhen Shakhov scores late winner as hosts book place in Europa League semi-final
- Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid (agg 1-0): Javier Hernandez late goal settles derby to book place in Champions League semi-finals after Arda Turan is sent off in 76th minute at the Bernabeu
- Monaco 0-0 Juventus (agg 0-1): The Old Lady preserves first-leg lead to make their first Champions League semi-final since 2003
- Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto (agg 7-4): Robert Lewandowski scores two in six-goal rout as Pep Guardiola's side overturn first leg deficit in emphatic style to reach Champions League semi-finals
- Barcelona 2-0 Paris St Germain (agg: 5-1): Neymar scores twice to ensure nightmare return to Nou Camp for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Blackburn 2-0 Millwall: Relegation to League One looms for Neil Harris' side after late goals from Rudy Gestede and Jordan Rhodes condemn them to another defeat
- Manchester City U18 1-3 Chelsea U18: Tammy Abraham stars as Blues take FA Youth Cup final advantage back to west London
- Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets sell out within 60 seconds on Ticketmaster on Thursday evening
- West Ham target £7m move for Real Madrid Champions League hero Javier Hernandez
- Sam Burgess: I've moved to the pack with Bath to help me crack this code
- Usain Bolt: Tyson Gay should have been kicked out of athletics after doping
- Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic targeted by Bayern Munich as PSG get set to make £7m move for Petr Cech
- Jack Grealish must learn from 'hippy crack' incident... it may actually help keep the Aston Villa starlet's...
- Victory Shield snub leaves other home nations fuming at another example of the FA's 'arrogance'
- Adam Johnson's Sunderland future in doubt after winger is charged with three offences of sexual activity...
- Brendan Rodgers confident he is the man to lead Liverpool to success under the ownership of Fenway Sports...
- Adam Johnson, the boy who had it all, sees problems pile up after being charged with sexual activity with an...
- Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard to be honoured for contribution to English football by PFA before leaving...
- Raheem Sterling insists contract criticism 'goes in one ear and out the other' as Liverpool forward vows to...
- Joe Root cruises to his sixth Test century after Alastair Cook falls short as England take 74-run lead on...
- Marlon Samuels gives Ben Stokes a cheeky send-off salute as feud between West Indian and England...
- Alastair Cook is looking the part again and hundreds will come for the England captain
- Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott fall short of personal milestones but become sixth England duo to hit ten...
- Joe Root backing England to push on to victory against West Indies following his superb century on day...
- AP McCoy is still in a league of his own... so why is 20-time champion jockey going now?
- Jeff Powell's Greatest Fights: Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, the Thrilla in Manila, on October 1, 1975, became...
- Arsenal fans should give Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas a good welcome... I wish he had never left us,...
- Real Madrid will not make Javier Hernandez loan deal permanent despite Manchester United striker's Champions League heroics
- Floyd Mayweather has earned more than $400m and here's how he spends it... from super cars to private jets, from bling watches to dozens of pairs of shoes
- Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets sell out within 60 seconds on Ticketmaster on Thursday evening
- Eden Hazard leaves defender for dead with his latest tricks at Chelsea training ground
- Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid - who will win the Champions League? Our reporters make their pick...
- USA women's soccer team launch new black and white kits ahead of World Cup
- Thierry Henry hits out at Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez for celebrating his late winner 'like he had just won the World Cup'
- Adam Johnson charged with three offences of sexual activity with 15-year-old girl
- Tottenham consider sharing new £400m stadium with an NFL London franchise
- Manny Pacquiao jumps down your throat but Floyd Mayweather has the brains, he'll win it... just, Ricky Hatton exclusively tells Sportsmail ahead of $300m mega-fight
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in race to be Champions League top scorer... but Luiz Adriano leads the way
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid is the dream Champions League final... sorry Pep Guardiola and Bayern Munich
- Manchester United are not in the Champions League... but five former players and one loanee have made the semis
- Floyd Mayweather poses with Mariah Carey as Manny Pacquiao and Jimmy Kimmel join forces to sing walk-on music
- Jose Mourinho deep down admires what Arsene Wenger has established at Arsenal and he wants to create a similar legacy at Chelsea - TACKLE KEOWN
- Real Madrid midfielder Isco 'hurt' and 'not very happy' after being dropped for James Rodriguez despite strong season
- Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets FINALLY go on sale nine days before mega-fight at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
- Chelsea fans call themselves the 'C-Team' before storming Emirates Stadium to turn Arsenal sign blue ahead of London derby
- West Ham target £7m move for Real Madrid Champions League hero Javier Hernandez
- Arsenal fans call for removal of Emirates Stadium Cesc Fabregas flag ahead of former midfielder's visit with rivals Chelsea
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Mayweather has earned over $400m... and here's how he spends it: From super cars to private jets, bling watches to fancy shoes
When Floyd Mayweather turned professional in 1996, his ring nickname was 'Pretty Boy'. But as he grew more successful and earned more money, he swapped that for 'Money', fitting for a man who has earned more than $400 million in his career. Mayweather is also not shy about sharing his extravagant purchases with the world via social media. Here, Sportsmail looks at his vast collection of super cars, private jets and jewellery.
Pacquiao jumps down your throat but it is Mayweather who has the brains. He'll win... Hatton gives verdict on big fight
EXCLUSIVE BY JEFF POWELL: Ricky Hatton is embarking on an odyssey into the most traumatic and ecstatic recesses of his past. This helps cement his belief that he has found a future after heroic prize-fighting and epic binge drinking.
Mayweather has got Mariah Carey in his corner as he counts down to fight night
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may only be nine days away from touching gloves but that hasn't stopped them rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.
FOOTBALL NEWS
Chelsea fans pull off daring stunt to turn huge Arsenal sign blue ahead of derby
A group of Chelsea fans stormed Arsenal's Emirates Stadium this week in a lighthearted attempt to lay a blue marker down as the Premier League clubs prepare to do battle on Sunday. The four fans labelled themselves the 'C-Team' and wore Jose Mourinho, Diego Costa, Didier Drogba and Cesc Fabregas masks to hide their identity before parking up outside Arsenal's north London home. As the famous A-Team soundtrack kicks in, a narrator claims: 'In 2004, a Portuguese general known as the special one put together a crack commando unit.
When Jack met Pele: Wilshere given the 'honour to interview the legend' at launch of 10Ten Talent
Jack Wilshere may rub shoulders with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil on a daily basis but he was left starstruck on Thursday evening when he met Brazil legend Pele. Even better for Wilshere, the Arsenal midfielder was given the opportunity to interview the three-time World Cup winner during the launch party of 10Ten Talent. Both Wilshere and Pele, along with Glenn Hoddle, are clients.
Gomis steps up recovery from hamstring injury as Swansea striker enjoys time in France with family
Bafetimbi Gomis has been stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury as the Swansea City striker returned to France in a bid to get back playing as soon as possible.
One Hillsborough hero identified after investigators launch appeal to track fans seen helping dying and injured who may have vital evidence on 1989 disaster
One of the Hillsborough samaritans sought by investigators has come forward after an appeal was launched to identify fans who tended to the wounded as they lay dying on the pitch at the 1989 disaster. The man was located after Operation Resolve launched the appeal on Thursday morning in the hope that the supporters might be able to supply crucial evidence for the ongoing inquest.
Qatar launch the design of a fifth stunning stadium for 2022 World Cup... with air conditioning provided to keep players cool
Qatar have unveiled the design for their fifth World Cup stadium, a 40,000-seater ground built in 'the gateway to the desert' and featuring air conditioning for the comfort of players and fans. The Al Rayyan Stadium is inspired by sand dunes and its design has been produced by UK-based architecture firms Ramboll and Pattern.
The Khaki Cup Final remembered: 100 years on from Sheffield United and Chelsea's wartime clash at Old Trafford
MIKE KEEGAN: For many it would be a joyous final 90 minutes watching the game they loved before heading for trenches and, in some cases, certain death.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Jockey Shinn finishes race on bum note as his trousers fall down to reveal his rear end
Jockey Blake Shinn rode his pants off in the opening race of a meeting in Sydney. Literally. The 27-year-old bared all to those at the Hyland Race Colours Plate in Canterbury, Austalia as he attempted to ride Miss Royale to victory. Atop Miss Royale as it tore down the home straight, the elastic in Shinn's pants gave way, exposing his backside to punters track-side.
McIlroy fronts cover of latest version of EA Sports PGA Tour video game
EA Sports have revealed the first gameplay details for their latest golf game EA Sports Rory McIlroy PGA Tour which is due out in July. McIlroy replaced Tiger Woods as the cover star for EA Sports PGA Tour video games this year.
Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots visit Obama at the White House... but Brady was nowhere to be seen
You'd have thought the celebrations would've stopped but the New England Patriots are still reveling in February's Super Bowl XLIX win as they visited the White House to receive congratulations from President Barack Obama.
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Liverpool are No 1 in UK while Arsenal and Chelsea split Europe... but what about Manchester United? Find out just how popular your team is in every corner of the planet with this interactive graphic
It is the age old debate, but with a modern twist: which Premier League club is the most popular according to Twitter followers. For the first time ever fans can see a detailed breakdown of how support for every club varies around the world. Liverpool may be struggling in the Premier League and looking at a campaign next season without Champions League football, but in terms of Twitter followers they dominate the UK.
Who's going to win the Champions League? As Barca, Bayern, Real and Juve get ready for draw, our reporters pick their winner...
The semi-final line-up for the Champions League has been confirmed and, although there may be no English involvement, four European giants are just three games from being crowned champions of the continent in Berlin on June 6. With Real Madrid and Juventus winning on Wednesday in the quarter-finals to join Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the last four, this season's competition is one of the toughest to call in recent memory. We ask our team of reporters who they think will win this season's Champions League.
Will you take a picture of my son's first ride? He might not get many more... what McCoy's Dad said ahead of debut
They are proud words but ones spoken with relief coursing through them. They are a mother's innately, protective words. AP McCoy's mum. 'We are all going to Sandown on Saturday,' says Claire McCoy. 'It will be emotional in one way and relief in another. I'll be glad and I will be sorry too. He has had a great career. 'Twenty five years. It is the end of an era. I would not say I enjoyed every day of it and it is great he is hopefully coming out in one piece.