McGregor and Diaz trade insults during explosive TV interview ahead of UFC 196 as Irish fighter promises: 'I bounce heads off the canvas every time. I'm going to slap the head off him. I'll bury him'

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz trade insults during explosive TV interview, as Irish fighter

MARTIN DOMIN: Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were involved in an astonishing expletive-filled row shortly after they threatened to come to blows on Thursday. The warring welterweights had traded insults at the final press conference in Las Vegas before McGregor punched his opponent's arm away during their face-off. The two were then escorted to separate rooms to conduct a joint interview with American television.

'Sorry Steve, you can't blame me!' Newcastle boss McClaren has unedifying bust up with Sportsmail's Hope during heated press conference

Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren has unedifying bust up with Sportsmail's Craig Hope

CRAIG HOPE: Steve McClaren is an experienced manager who has taken up the fight from the England dugout to the Dutch Eredivisie, from the East Midlands to the North East. But on Friday, with Newcastle sliding towards the Championship, he showed a distinct lack of composure. The Newcastle manager is fighting for his job following Friday's Sportsmail story that he is 'on the brink'.

'Leicester are a wonderful story, but there are good arguments for a closed system': US mogul behind secret Premier League talks admits Europe may soon be invite only

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The man behind the secret talks between the Barclays Premier League's big five clubs has spoken about how he feels Manchester United deserve their place in Europe before Leicester City.

'He wouldn't know... he sits in the best seats in ground': Wenger hits back at hero Henry for claiming Arsenal fans are angrier than ever

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Arsene Wenger has hit back at Thierry Henry's claims that Arsenal fans are the angriest they have ever been. The Gunners players and manager were roundly booed following the defeat by Swansea.

Ronaldo coming to Wembley as England confirm Euro 2016 warm-ups against Portugal, Turkey and Australia

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England will play Turkey on May 22, Australia on May 27 and Portugal on June 2 in warm-up friendlies before Euro 2016.

Van Gaal says he is AGAINST European Super League and believes Champions League should be restricted to title winners only

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United were one of the five clubs believed to have discussed the Super League proposals this week after executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was pictured meeting with his counterparts.

HOT OR NOT: Giggs spots Arsenal weaknesses in United win while Rashford should forget Euro 2016

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It's Hot or Not time again as IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold.

Chelsea loanee Musonda has reached cult hero status at Real Betis after dazzling fans with his pace and skill. So, will the teen be lighting up the Premier League next year?

Chelsea loanee Charly Musonda has already reached cult hero status at Real Betis after

He became Chelsea's 30th loaned-out player in January when he moved to Betis but the 19-year-old winger has become La Liga's Champagne Charly in the space of just two months.  Sportsmail looks at Charly Musonda and asks if he'll be lighting up the Premier League next season. He has made a big impact in a short time in Spain, correct?

'Please no...': Hamilton delivers damning verdict on new 'halo' safety feature as Ferrari trial new design at testing in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton slams 'Halo' design as the worst looking modification in Formula One

World champion Lewis Hamilton has hit out at Formula One's new 'Halo' concept, describing it as the 'worst looking' modification in the sport's history. The controversial design, first pioneered by Hamilton's Mercedes team, was given its inaugural outing during winter testing in Barcelona on Thursday. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen completed two laps with the halo-shaped device, which is aimed at improving driver head protection, before his team-mate Sebastian Vettel also trialled the concept on Friday.

Vettel: Surtees and Wilson would still be with us if we used Halo system... it is very ugly but nothing justifies not having these two guys around

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Ferrari and Kimi Raikkonen gave the controversial design its inaugural run in pre-season testing on Thursday, and attached the device to Vettel's car again the next day.

Manchester United give 2,300 fans free shirts for Europa tie at Liverpool in bid to create 'Wall of White'

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Manchester United are giving away free away shirts to supporters travelling to Liverpool for next week's Europa League clash.

United starlet Rashford backed by boss Van Gaal to make Euro 2016 squad: 'Age is not important'

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal shakes hands with Marcus Rashford at the end of the game during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford played at Old Trafford, Manchester on March 2nd 2016

Louis van Gaal believes that age should not be a barrier to teenage striker Marcus Rashford winning a place in the England squad for Euro 2016 if Roy Hodgson thinks he is good enough.

Mavdidi leads the way as Arsenal impress against Liverpool to reach Youth Cup semi

Arsenal U18 2-1 Liverpool U18: Stephy Mavdidi leads the way as Gunners impress to reach FA

ARSENAL U18 2-1 LIVERPOOL U18 BY ADAM SHERGOLD AT EMIRATES STADIUM: You see it so often - a match starved of entertainment with two shot-shy teams feeling their way tentatively to goal. Then, without any warning, all hell breaks loose. That's what we had in this FA Youth Cup quarter-final, as a burst of three goals in seven second-half minutes took Arsenal through at Liverpool's expense. We were meandering along, with chances a precious commodity, until Stephy Mavididi broke the Emirates Stadium deadlock for Arsenal and released the handbrake. 

Costa will start against Stoke as 'it's difficult to put a brake on him', says Chelsea's Hiddink

Diego Costa will start against Stoke as 'it's difficult to put a brake on him', says

Guus Hiddink admits it is difficult to put the brakes on Diego Costa with the Chelsea striker continually demanding that he plays. The Spain striker will start for Chelsea against Stoke on Saturday but Hiddink was contemplating resting Costa against Norwich in their midweek match. Instead he played the full 90 minutes and scored what turned out to be the winner, and Hiddink spoke on Friday about how he has to keep Costa on a 'leash' to protect his player.

McClaren on brink as Newcastle stars lose faith after six defeats in a row leave them in relegation danger

CRAIG HOPE: Senior Newcastle players cannot believe head coach Steve McClaren is still in charge and they expect him to be sacked should they lose at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Fight for survival: Lowdown on the Premier League scrap to stay up

The fight for Premier League survival is in full flow with a handful of clubs battling to avoid the drop. Here, Sportsmail predict who will be heading for the Championship at the end of the season.

Southampton boss Koeman looking for positive response after suffering back-to-back defeats

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Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is demanding an immediate response from his side to the disappointing midweek loss at Bournemouth as they look to keep alive their European hopes.

Redknapp vs Keown on Spurs vs Arsenal: Ahead of the biggest derby in years, our experts debate where it will be won and lost

Arsenal and Tottenham are about to play the biggest north London derby for years... Martin

Midday on London's Seven Sisters Road and Martin Keown is stopped by a man near the Tube station. 'What is happening to my Arsenal?' he asked with a sense of exasperation. It is one question Keown does not have a comprehensive answer to. Back to back defeats in the Barclays Premier League have left Arsene Wenger's team heading in to Saturday's north London derby facing the unthinkable.

Rashford is named United's player of the month for February after scoring four goals in two games

Marcus Rashford is named Manchester United's player of the month for February after

He may have only played 170 minutes during February, but it was enough to earn Marcus Rashford Manchester United's player of the month award. The 18-year-old was fast-tracked into the first-team squad after injuries to Wayne Rooney and then Anthony Martial left Louis van Gaal short of options. The teenager scored four goals in his first two appearances for the club as he made an instant impression at Old Trafford.

So, who's in your north London dream team, guys? Pair pick their combined Tottenham-Arsenal side

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Sportsmail experts JAMIE REDKNAPP and MARTIN KEOWN select their combined Arsenal-Tottenham starting line-ups ahead of Saturday's fixture.

Kane holds the key for Spurs but can Sanchez rediscover his best form? Sportsmail looks at the key battles

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OLIVER TODD: Arsenal make the short four-mile trip to Tottenham on Saturday in a game that is primed to be the biggest north London derby of the Barclays Premier League era.

PREDICTIONS SPECIAL: So, who do our reporters think will win at Lane?

The Gunners have lost their last three games in all competitions, but can draw level with their local rivals in the title race if they win at White Hart Lane.

The five most important derbies in the history of their rivalry

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White Hart Lane will be the setting on Saturday lunchtime for one of the biggest north London derbies in memory, but where does it rank among the most important in the north London rivalry?

Sanchez insists Arsenal lack hunger to win title... but is he the one who is burned out? 

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Alexis Sanchez's words won't have gone down well in the Arsenal dressing room. The 27-year-old said his team-mates lacked the hunger it takes to win a title like he did at Barcelona in 2013.

Ospina will step upin Cech's absence - but is he the man to save them? 

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David Ospina is set to deputise for Petr Cech for the next month, starting with Saturday's crucial north London derby. Here, Sportsmail runs through the questions surrounding his return to the starting XI.

BETTING GUIDE: Spurs vs Arsenal plus the rest of the Premier League tips with United in mix for top four

The north London derby kicks off the Premier League action while Manchester United are aiming for the Champions League once more. Find out who we're backing this weekend.

Inside the dressing room of the Premier League leaders... but why have Leicester got an empty shopping trolley in there?

Inside the Premier League leaders' dressing room: Leicester City provide sneak peek of

Ever wondered what the inside of the Barclays Premier League leaders' dressing room looks like? Step up Leicester City, who have given fans a sneak peek inside their training ground as they bid for a shock league title this season.  The Foxes, who face Watford in Saturday's evening kick-off, are on course for top-flight glory this season and lead second-place Tottenham by three points heading into the final 10 matches of the campaign.  Ahead of their clash with the Hornets at Vicarage Road, the league leaders shared a picture of their training ground dressing room which is used by stars including Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez.

Holm relaxes in compression boots as champion prepares for clash with rival Tate

Holly Holm relaxes in compression boots as champion prepares for Miesha Tate fight

Feet up and sprawled over her sofa, Holly Holm looked the personification of calm as she readied herself for a major showdown against Miesha Tate in UFC 196. Holm wasn't simply taking time off from her training regime but was instead using the down time as an opportunity to help her body recover ahead of the bout on Saturday night.

McGregor enjoys double breakfasts and BBQ meat as bulkier UFC star bids to put on 25lbs for fight with Diaz

Perhaps the biggest decision Conor McGregor has had to make this week is what to eat for breakfast. In the end he helped himself to two; scrambled eggs and toast followed by a bowl of porridge.

Evans has no regrets over leaving United as he says: 'Van Gaal is one of the best coaches I have worked with'

Jonny Evans during the match.

The defender departed OId Trafford last summer after sliding down the pecking order under the Dutchman. Despite the harsh realities of ending his United career Evans welcomed the change.

Probe into corruption claims over World Cup in Germany 'cannot rule out possibility bribes were paid for votes' 

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A report has concluded that it cannot rule out the possibility that a payment of €6.7million from the German federation to FIFA in April 2005 was used to buy votes for the 2006 World Cup.

What about staying angry? Liverpool players enjoy training despite Klopp calling for a mean-streak in bid to make top four

Liverpool players all smiles in training as Jurgen Klopp tells them to stay 'angry' in

Their happiness is understandable after quickly avenging their League Cup final defeat with victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, but now they have to focus on beating Crystal Palace and according to boss Jurgen Klopp staying 'angry' is the best way to maintain the required intensity for a top-four bid.

West Ham boss Bilic backs Payet to win Player of the Year award after stunning debut season

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic backs Dimitri Payet to win PFA Player of the Year award

Slaven Bilic believes Dimitri Payet has a chance of winning the PFA Player of the Year award following his outstanding debut season for West Ham. The Frenchman, who has contributed nine goals and nine assists this season, was named Premier League player of the year at the London Football Awards on Thursday night and Bilic thinks it may not be his last accolade this season.

Stoke would have found it 'easier' to end Chelsea hoodoo before Hiddink arrived, admits Hughes

The Potters head to west London on Saturday looking to win a league match at Stamford Bridge for the first time since April 1974, although Chelsea have turned a corner under Guus Hiddink.

Hazard: 'I am happy at Chelsea and I want to win more trophies here'

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Last season's PFA Player of the Year has been repeatedly linked with a move away from the Blues. However the midfielder has now revealed his happiness to remain at Chelsea to win silverware.

Dortmund on the up ahead of defining clash with stuttering Bundesliga leaders Bayern... but who will win?

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Jurgen Klopp's old team are the toast of Germany this week. 1. FSV Mainz 05, where Klopp cut his managerial teeth, have blasted open the title race now Dortmund will look to take advantage.

Premier League team news, odds and stats for each game this weekend

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Ahead of another busy fixture list in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight match as it breaks.

Premier League clubs ready to swoop for USA international Bedoya

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USA international midfielder Alejandro Bedoya is being targeted by Premier League clubs for a summer move. Scouts were out in force to watch Bedoya play for Nantes on Wednesday.

Arsenal are doing '98% of things right' claims Wenger despite poor form

The Gunners have lost their last two league games, most worryingly at home to Swansea City on Wednesday night, and are six points behind leaders Leicester ahead of the north London derby.

Frozen! City stars forced indoors after blanket of snow covers training ground

Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini claims 75 points will be enough to win League title... as

Manuel Pellegrini believes 75 points will be enough to win the Premier League title this season and insists his Manchester City players 'will never give up' until it becomes mathematically impossible. City, who have dropped to fourth place level on points with Manchester United after losing their third league game in a row against Liverpool, were forced to train inside on Friday as snow covered the training ground. Pellegrini's side have a game in hand but his prediction means that City need 28 points from their last 11 matches and can only afford one more defeat.

Ronaldo couldn't dress up as a turtle, but we are just normal lads... read MARTIN SAMUEL'S interview with title-chasing Drinkwater

Danny Drinkwater is one of several unsung Leicester superheroes proving their points

There is not a player in Claudio Ranieri's squad who has not had to graft to overcome professional adversity, or is without a point to prove. Released by bigger clubs, overlooked in the lower leagues, when Leicester's players dressed ironically as superheroes for their Christmas party in Copenhagen, it somehow summed up the egoless nature of this incredible campaign.

Sturridge names Hazard and Gerrard in his dream 5-a-side team

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Liverpool and England international striker Daniel Sturridge has named his dream 5-a-side team from the cream of the players he has played alongside in his ten-year career.

'He still texts before big games': Hernandez heaps praise on Ferguson

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Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez has revealed that his former boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, still wishes him luck before a big game.

Barcelona dislodge Real by setting Spanish record of 35 games unbeaten

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Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 12 points in La Liga and defeated their rivals 4-0 earlier in the season  and now the Spanish giants have broken their record by going 35 games unbeaten.

Arsenal suffer huge title blow as Cech is ruled out for a month with a calf injury, admits Wenger ahead of derby

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The Arsenal manager says the shot stopper will not return until the end of the month at the earliest, meaning he will miss Saturday's crucial north London Derby.

Real receive timely boost as Bale returns to match day squad after spending lengthy spell on sidelines with calf problem

Real Madrid receive timely injury boost as Gareth Bale returns to squad

Gareth Bale will play some part in Real Madrid's meeting with Celta Vigo on Saturday after he was named in Zinedine Zidane's squad for the first time in 48 days. When he picked up his calf injury back on January 17, Real Madrid were very much in the title race but after failing to beat Malaga and Betis and losing the Madrid derby to Diego Simeone's Atletico they are now 12 points adrift of leaders Barcelona. It will take a historic turnaround for them to overturn Barcelona's lead but Zidane knows whatever happens they have to finish the season strongly and go all out for their 11th European Cup and he knows that will be easier to do with Bale in the team.

Murray makes winning return after becoming a father as he hands Great Britain the perfect start in Davis Cup

Andy Murray sees off Taro Daniel to hand Great Britain the perfect start in Davis Cup

A month after the Australian Open and three weeks after becoming a father Andy Murray returned to the court on Friday to fire Great Britain into the lead of their Davis Cup first round. Murray took only an hour and a half to defeat World No 87 Taro Daniel 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 before a 9,000 capacity crowd at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena that gave Leon Smith's team a rousing welcome as defending champions. Local lad Dan Evans was following Murray onto court to tackle world number six Kei Nishikori, who is in a different class to his team-mate Daniel.

British No 3 Broady sets up Malaysian Open semi-final clash with Bouchard

The British No 3 prevailed against Sabine Lisicki 7-6 (7/4) 1-6 7-5 in a contest which last more than two-and-a-quarter hours in Kuala Lumpur. Elina Svitolina faces Lin Zhu in other semi-final.

Liverpool star Lucas out for up to six weeks after injuring thigh

Lucas Leiva of Liverpool misses his penalty in the shootout during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City played at Wembley Stadium, London on February 28th 2016

Liverpool midfielder Lucas has been ruled out for five to six weeks after damaging his thigh in the club's Capital One Cup penalty shootout defeat by Manchester City last weekend. 

Bayern have given Bundesliga fans what they want with recent blip, says Guardiola ahead of Dortmund clash

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German fans have finally got their wish for a more exciting Bundesliga season and the title race will really hot up when leaders Bayern Munich lock horns with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

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Jenas follows in Barton's footsteps to brave Question Time... so, how did he cope with debate on Trump, Merkel and more?

Jermaine Jenas the latest star after Joey Barton to take on the Question Time debate...

EDGE OF THE BOX: The days when BBC's Question Time was a somewhat dogged affair in which politicians and journalists slogged it out on a ploughed field of current affair conundrums are now well behind us.  In recent times, even members of the of the footballing community have been given a run out on the programme, with both Clarke Carlisle and Joey Barton having previously gone in studs up on the topics of the week. In taking their respective places at the crescent table of discourse, both men had previous from outside of the world of football. To varying degrees, they had displayed albeit perhaps lower case 'p' political credentials, before being asked to then share them as part of the topical debate. 

'Go f*** yourself': Cellino's son launches foul-mouthed tirade at Leeds fan while his brother compares woman to a whale

Massimo Cellino's son Edoardo tells Leeds fan to 'go f*** yourself' while sibling Ercole

JACK GAUGHAN: Leeds United's ownership plunges new depths as Sportsmail reveals grotesque insults volleyed at supporters by two of Massimo Cellino's sons. Ercole and Edoardo Cellino, both listed as directors at Elland Road, have abused fans in the last fortnight. Their actions are highly derogatory towards women and the disabled, likely to provoke yet another response as the relationship between club and fans hits rock-bottom.

He's 35 and barely known in England, but Bilbao talisman Aduriz has matched Puskas with 17 league goals... so will he be Spain's No 9 at Euro 2016?

Will  Aritz Aduriz be Spain’s No 9 at Euro 2016?

Spain will take three centre forwards to France this summer and for a while now Vicente del Bosque has been set on that trio being Chelsea's Diego Costa, Juventus' Alvaro Morata and Valencia's Paco Alcacer.  There is just one problem - a fella called Aritz Aduriz has now scored 30 goals this season and ignoring him is starting to look very foolish.  So here, Sportsmail asks if the Athletic Bilbao forward is about to become Spain's No 9.

Allardyce reveals Sunderland chief executive Byrne did not tell him about Johnson's confession 

CRAIG HOPE: Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne did not tell manager Sam Allardyce about Adam Johnson's child-sex admissions.

Barcelona ace Messi a long-term target for Beckham's MLS franchise

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SAMI MOKBEL EXCLUSIVE: David Beckham has made the audacious capture of Lionel Messi one of Miami United's long-term priorities - believing he is the key to club's success.

Aston Villa blow as Grealish suffers setback in recovery leaving him sidelined for four more weeks

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Jack Grealish has been ruled out for another four weeks after suffering a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. The 20-year-old may have to wait until April to have an opportunity to play again.

Barcelona preparing for 'intense summer' in transfer market as they target Pogba

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Barcelona could have to try to keep their stars together this summer, with Neymar having been linked to Manchester United and Gerard Pique wanted by Manchester City.

West Ham defensive duo Collins and Tomkins ruled out of Everton tie

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: James Collins is consoled by Mark Noble of West Ham United as he is substituted during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at Boleyn Ground on March 2, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has confirmed defensive duo James Tomkins and James Collins will miss this weekend's Premier League clash away against Everton.

Leicester goalkeeper Schmeichel being checked after playing against West Brom with back injury

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Claudio Ranieri is checking on the fitness of Kasper Schmeichel after the Leicester goalkeeper played against West Bromwich Albion with a minor back injury.

'I'd like to think my family were supporting me': Hometown boy Bruce recalls night United helped end Newcastle's title chances

Steve Bruce recalls a night of huge drama as Manchester United defeated Newcastle at St

Twenty years ago today, Newcastle faced Manchester United in one of the biggest games St James' Park has seen. The contrast to now could not be greater. The Magpies were on top of the Premier League, four points clear of Sir Alex Ferguson's chasing side. A new book called Touching Distance tells the dramatic story of that season, when Kevin Keegan watched a 12-point lead disappear. Here Steve Bruce, the former Manchester United captain, recalls a night of huge drama in his hometown city. 

Terry honoured at London Football awards along with Alli and Payet as stars turn out for glitzy bash in Battersea

John Terry, Dele Alli and Dimitri Payet among winners at London Football Awards 

Chelsea captain Terry turned up in person at Battersea Evolution in the capital to collect his Outstanding Contribution to London Football award. Tottenham Hotspur starlet Alli won London Young Player of the Year while West Ham playmaker Payet won Premier League Player of the Year.

Balotelli shows his true colours as the Liverpool flop goes out for a bit of shopping wearing AC Milan's famous black and red

Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli goes shopping in AC Milan colours

Mario Balotelli may not be having the best of times in his loan spell from Liverpool at AC Milan but as he stepped out for a spot of shopping he showed he is very much a Rossonieri man. However as he hit the notoriously fashionable Milanese shops, the 25-year-old striker chose to show his true colours, opting for a black and red outfit - the same famous Milan strip.

Villa manager Garde plays down fears of dressing room split following heart-to-heart with captain Richards

Remi Garde does not believe he has a split in his Aston Villa dressing room after having a heart-to-heart with Micah Richards, but admitted he is in charge of an unhappy camp.

Gerrard: First season at LA was tough... but I've become better player 

CARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Steven Gerrard of LA Galaxy during the CONCACAF Champions League match between LA Galaxy and Santos Laguna at StubHub Center on February 24, 2016 in Carson, California.  (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admits he found the transition from the Premier League to MLS a difficult one - but insists it will only make him a better player as he prepares for the new campaign.

Kompany warns Man City flops: 'We can't make any more mistakes' 

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Vincent Kompany of Manchester City walks off dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on March 2, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

City slipped up again at Liverpool on Wednesday - losing a third successive Barclays Premier League game for the first time since 2008 - to remain 10 points behind leaders Leicester.

Cameron outlines plans for new integrity charter ahead of anti-corruption summit

MATT LAWTON - EXCLUSIVE: The Government wants to create a new integrity charter for sports governing bodies when it holds its international anti-corruption summit in May.

Henderson admits consistency is Liverpool's biggest downfall 

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 02:  (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jordan Henderson of Liverpool competes with Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on March 2, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Captain Jordan Henderson believes consistency has been Liverpool's 'biggest downfall' and has urged the squad to deliver on a regular basis.

Chelsea vs PSG - win tickets to the Champions League match

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MailOnline has teamed up with Sony Xperia, an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, to offer one lucky reader and a friend hospitality tickets to Wednesday night's big match.

'I'm a lion and I'm going to eat you alive': McGregor and Diaz almost come to blows during heated face-off ahead of UFC clash

Conor McGregor tells Nate Diaz 'I'm a lion and I'm going to eat you alive' as fighters

MARTIN DOMIN IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor vowed to feast on Nate Diaz's carcass and bury his remains in the Las Vegas desert as the warring pair almost came to blows more than 48 hours ahead of schedule. McGregor predicted Diaz will follow in the footsteps of Dustin Poirier, Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo in becoming his latest Sin City victim on Saturday night.

Inside the Greatest exhibition: Tribute to Ali gives fight fans chance to see some golden treasures up close at the O2

Muhammad Ali 'I Am The Greatest exhibition': Read his epilogue

He didn't come, he didn't see it but, as ever, he conquered all. Muhammad Ali's presence surrounded and pervaded us at the preview of 'I Am The Greatest,' the new exhibition about his life which opens on Friday at London's O2 Arena. For English gentlemen of uncertain age, such as myself, the most eye-catching exhibit was not the largest, an above life-size bronze statue, nor the most extravagant, the gold-embossed gown he gave to Elvis Presley.

Tate believes that 'a good right hand could put Holm down' as pair prepare for UFC 196

Miesha Tate says a 'good right hand could down Holly Holm' at UFC 196

Miesha Tate is confident she can give Holly Holm a taste of her own medicine by knocking out the UFC champion. Holm won the bantamweight title last November when she stopped Ronda Rousey with a vicious kick to the head in Melbourne. But Tate believes she can produce a similar result when she challenges for the belt for a second time at UFC 196 on Saturday.

England boss Jones will head to Saracens and Northampton clash as Six Nations clash with Wales awaits

England head coach Eddie Jones will attend Saracens' Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton looking for pointers ahead of the looming RBS 6 Nations title showdown with Wales.

Blazing row sparked after Britain women's sprint pair Varnish and Marchant fail to qualify for Rio games

A row between British riders and their coaches erupted during the Track Cycling World Championships after the women's team sprint pair failed to qualify for this summer's Olympics.

Rio 2016 chief Nuzman: We will deliver a spectacular Games

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 02:  Laura Auge and Margaux Chretien of France compete in the Duets Technical Routine - First Round during the FINA Olympic Games Synchronised Swimming Qualification Tournament  - Aquece Rio Test Event for the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre on March 2, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Rio 2016 organising committee president Carlos Nuzman insists Brazil remains on schedule to deliver a successful Olympic Games despite numerous problems.

McIlroy way off the pace after a tough opening round at WGC-Cadillac as he deals with new putting technique

A change in putting technique brought only a familiar story of missed opportunities for a frustrated Rory McIlroy at the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral on Thursday.

Sharapova forced to pull out of Indian Wells due to ongoing arm injury

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28:  Tennis player Maria Sharapova arrives at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted by Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Former world No 1 Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from this month's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California due to a persistent arm injury.

Cardiff Blues reunite Shingler with head coach Wilson

LLANELLI, WALES - NOVEMBER 07:  Steven Shingler of Scarlets converts a penalty during the LV=Cup match between Scarlets and Northampton Saints at Parc y Scarlets on November 7, 2014 in Llanelli, Wales.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old, who can also operate at centre and full-back, moves to Cardiff Arms Park on a 'long-term contract'. The move reunites Shingler with Blues head coach Danny Wilson.

Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, March 4

WINCANTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: David Bass riding Dueling Banjos (L) on their way to winning The Betfair Exchange Novices' Hurdle Race at Wincanton racecourse on March 02, 2016 in Wincanton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Friday's racing at Doncaster, Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton.

BHA hail 'historic' move to replace the Levy betting system

TAUNTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Noel Fehily riding A Plein Temps (L) on their way to winning The Jackson-Stops & Staff Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race at Taunton racecourse on March 03, 2016 in Taunton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Government plans to revamp racing's financial commitments from the betting industry have been hailed as 'historic' and 'paving the way for a brighter future' by leaders of the sport.

Asher-Smith on her rise to the top: 'I work hard balancing uni, training five times a week, going through so much pain...'

Dina Asher-Smith: 'I work hard balancing uni, training five times a week, going through so

How would you like a sprinting session with Dina Asher-Smith? Running with Britain's fastest woman was an opportunity Sportsmail deemed too good to miss, even when closely followed by the punchline that I would have to wear a blindfold throughout. Alongside Paralympic silver medallist Libby Clegg, Asher-Smith delivers a workshop to a group of primary school children, some with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. Then it is time to don the bright green blindfold myself and London's Lee Valley Athletics centre is plunged into darkness. With Asher-Smith as my guide we are attached at the wrist by a blue cotton tether. The idea is to mimic the environment for a visually impaired sprinter as part of a campaign to make sport more accessible for disabled children.

CHRIS FOY: Rugby can tackle the killjoys by playing numbers game

WORLD OF RUGBY: The response has been loud and profound. Rugby has risen up in united, furious indignation in the face of calls by a group of medics and academics to ban tackling in schools.

JEFF POWELL: Infantino is continuing Blatter's legacy... baton has been passed but objective is same

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - FEBRUARY 26:  The new FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during a press conference after the Extraordinary FIFA Congress at Hallenstadion on February 26, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The new FIFA president is the Elephantino in the room. Not only because Gianni Infantino was born and bred down the Swiss road from his predecessor Sepp Blatter.

Crowe was the wicket the opposition craved, but New Zealand legend's impending death allowed him a perspective that had eluded him

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Martin Crowe, who has died at the age of 53, was memorable for many of the reasons great batsmen usually are. He had poise, panache and presence.