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Soccer legend Ronaldinho recently repped NBA superstar Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics jersey on an episode of Survivor Turkey.

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Ronaldinho guests on Survivor TurkeyWears Jayson Tatum jerseyPlays beach soccer with contestantsWHAT HAPPENED?

In the clip posted by the survival TV show, the Brazil legend was a guest speaking to contestants, who then proceeded to play a game of beach soccer with them. Of course, Ronaldinho wore the Celtics jersey on the sandy pitch while skilling alongside contestants!

The ex-Barcelona man followed it with a game of soccer tennis on the beach with the group.

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Tatum recently met up with soon-to-be real Madrid star Endrick last December, when the duo posed for photos courtside at TD Garden. Ronaldinho, meanwhile, is thoroughly enjoying his retirement from the professional game. Last June, in another visit to Turkey, the Brazil legend scored a 120-meter long-range volley onto a boat into a river. Safe to say Turkey is treating him well!

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The Boston Celtics currently sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 43-12 this season. Meanwhile, Ronaldinho is enjoying retirement, with his latest cameo being on the survival TV show in Turkey. Who knows where he will pop up on our screens next!

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Crystal Palace fans have taken to Twitter to react after The Sun revealed that Gary Cahill is being considered as a late loan target for the Eagles, as Fulham eye a centre-back of their own in Scott Dann.

Dann has made just one appearance this season, playing 90 minutes in the FA Cup against Grimsby having made a full recovery from a serious knee injury suffered against Manchester City last season, although he is now struggling to dislodge James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho from the starting lineup.

Fulham were keen on a deal for Cahill originally, as the 33-year-old is seemingly surplus to requirements at Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri, but the England international was not keen on a move to Craven Cottage.

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Roy Hodgson’s Palace are supposedly eyeing a loan move with the potential to make the deal permanent in the summer, however eyebrows have been raised at the news of their interest as they are still in desperate need of a striker.

The south London-based side have seen just three goals scored between their senior striking options this season in Jordan Ayew, Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham – the former has two, Benteke none, and Wickham one.

Understandably, Palace fans aren’t too happy about the club’s reported interest in Cahill…

USWNT star Sam Mewis is looking for a new club after NWSL side KC Current confirmed the 31-year-old's departure.

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Mewis leaves KC CurrentHas struggled with injuryLooking for a new challengeWHAT HAPPENED?

Mewis is on the move after a two-year stay at KC Current. The club have announced her departure and wished her the best for the future. Mewis joined the club in 2021 but has struggled for appearances due to continued knee problems.

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Mewis is facing an uncertain future as she bids to return to action after a nightmare time with injury. The USWNT star has not played for the national side since 2021 after undergoing two knee surgeries in the last two years. Her last appearances for her club side came in two Challenge Cup matches in pre-season back in March 2022.

WHAT MEWIS HAS SAID

Mewis has spoken about her injury nightmare recently on the 'Snacks' podcast for Just Women’s Sports. The 31-year-old has said her current objective is to "get as healthy as possible" and hopes to get her knee back "as good as it can get".

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WHAT NEXT FOR MEWIS?

Mewis is now a free agent and will be on the lookout for a new club. Her top priority will be to regain full fitness after a lengthy time on the sidelines and get back to doing what she enjoys the most.

A chaotic second-half stoppage time completely changed the complexion of the Gunners' WSL meeting with Carla Ward's side

Holding a frenzied team huddle in just your third league game of the season is normally a sign that things aren't going as planned. And even after Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall took this drastic step in the aftermath of Aston Villa's first-half opener on Sunday, for a long time it seemed like his side's wait for a maiden WSL victory of the season would continue.

However, after Caitlin Foord had struck the post and Alessia Russo had missed a sitter, Katie McCabe started the fightback with a goal from an impossible angle in the 92nd minute. Then, Russo – the target of jeers all game upon her return to Manchester United last week – sent the Emirates into delirium.

Set up by the returning Beth Mead on the edge of the box, the England striker sprayed an effort towards the bottom corner. Daphne van Domselaar got a hand to it, but it wasn't enough to prevent the ball squirming over the line.

It's hard to overemphasise the magnitude of this result for Eidevall and his players. The 35,000 fans in attendance will be hoping that their side can use this as a platform to put their slow start behind them and properly establish themselves as potential title winners.

GOAL rates Arsenal's players from a jubilant Emirates Stadium…

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Manuela Zinsberger (6/10):

Very little to do other than pick the ball out of the net. Kept it simple with her passing.

Noelle Maritz (6/10):

A steady display. Crossing could have been better.

Lotte Wubben-Moy (7/10):

Defended really well for the most part and oozed composure on the ball.

Amanda Ilestedt (4/10):

Had to do better for Villa's opener. Moved it too slowly during Arsenal's build up at times too.

Steph Catley (6/10):

Did not do much wrong, though she was not tasked with much defensively.

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Kim Little (6/10):

Kept her side ticking over but forced it a little with some of her more progressive passes.

Lia Walti (6/10):

Released McCabe with a world-class pass before the break. Needed more moments of that quality, though. Did not always looks comfortable in possession.

Frida Mannum (5/10):

Not cute and clever enough in the No.10 role. Should have done better with an opening on the stroke of half time. Crossing not the best.

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Katie McCabe (8/10):

Her team's only real source of attacking inspiration. Unbelievable goal kick-started the fightback.

Alessia Russo (7/10):

Her hold-up and link-up play was absolutely brilliant, however, she just had to score in the second half from Foord's rebound. Luckily she made everyone forget that with an iconic goal.

Caitlin Foord (6/10):

Started really strongly and pressed relentlessly. So unlucky not to score in the second half, with her fierce effort striking the post.

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Victoria Pelova (7/10):

Set up McCabe for her excellent equaliser.

Cloe Lacasse (6/10):

Tried to be direct and brave, which was exactly what her side needed.

Stina Blackstenius (6/10):

Added an option in behind. She stretch Villa after coming on.

Beth Mead (7/10):

Deafening cheers when she was introduced towards the end. And it only got louder when she assisted Russo's winner. What a story.

Jonas Eidevall (6/10):

Two of his subs grabbed assists before full time. However, Arsenal probably shouldn't have been in need of such heroics at the end. They need to start games better.

Dan Ashworth has already decided on his first signing after being appointed as Manchester United sporting director.

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Man Utd set to raid ChelseaAshworth decided on first signing at Man UtdSet to join Red Devils from NewcastleWHAT HAPPENED?

Earlier this week, it was reported that United are planning to hire Ashworth as the club's new sporting director from Newcastle United. Ashworth has reportedly informed the Magpies – where he has been working as a sporting director for the past two years – that he has received a formal offer from the Red Devils.

Now reports that the 52-year-old has already decided on his first signing once he formally joins the club.

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The report suggests that Ashworth wants to bring in Chelsea's chief analyst Kyle Macaulay to the club whom he considers to be a valuable addition to his staff. Macaulay joined the Blues last season when they hired former Brighton boss Graham Potter as their manager. Manchester United are also plotting a move to hire Ipswich technical director Sam Williams.

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Ashworth's recruitment comes as another significant development at the Manchester-based club since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS bought a 25 per cent stake in late December. Right after Ratcliffe arrived, they announced the signing of Omar Berrada as the CEO of the club from Manchester City.

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Erik ten Hag's side, who are on a four-match winning streak, will be next seen in action against Luton Town in a Premier League clash on Sunday.

The England midfielder scored another two goals to ensure Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to see off their local rivals

Manchester City might not be playing at their scintillating best at present, but they remain just one point off Premier League leaders Liverpool after Phil Foden inspired the defending champions to come from behind and beat local rivals Manchester United 3-1 on Sunday.

City dominated the early proceedings, but found themselves behind at half-time after Marcus Rashford's stunning eighth-minute strike was followed by an impressive rearguard from the visitors, as well as an incredible close-range miss from Erling Haaland.

But just as he has so many times already this season, it was Foden to the rescue, as he first cut inside to lash a left-footed drive into the top corner from 20 yards, before netting the winner after trading passes with Julian Alvarez. Haaland then added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage-time after United gave the ball away on the edge of their own penalty area.

The win keeps Pep Guardiola's side within touching distance of Liverpool, whom they visit next Sunday in what may now prove to be a title-decider at Anfield.

GOAL rates City's players from the Etihad Stadium…

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Ederson (6/10):

Had no chance with Rashford's stunning strike. Largely a spectator thereafter, but did rush out to challenge Garnacho well shortly before Foden made it 2-1.

Kyle Walker (7/10):

Did well to track back against Rashford and snuff out counter-attacks on a couple of occasions. Otherwise offered himself as the spare man in attacks on numerous occasions.

Ruben Dias (5/10):

Potentially could have done better up against Fernandes in the build-up to Rashford's goal, but otherwise his game was limited to keeping the ball ticking over as City built from the back.

Nathan Ake (4/10):

Played Fernandes onside for the opening goal and never looked wholly comfortable from a defensive point of view.

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John Stones (6/10):

Took up his now usual position in central midfield and kept City ticking over while getting involved physically on the rare occasion the ball was turned over.

Rodri (7/10):

At the heart of City's best attacks, with Stones' positioning meaning the Spaniard could move further up the pitch for the most part. Tested Onana with a volleyed effort in the first half and got the assist for Haaland's late goal.

Bernardo Silva (5/10):

Couldn't control the game in the same way he did at Old Trafford earlier in the season. Lacked any real cutting edge to his passing on the edge of the box.

Kevin De Bruyne (4/10):

Probably his most disappointing performance since returning from injury. United crowded him out for the most part, while to say his finishing was wayward would be kind.

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Phil Foden (10/10):

City's best player throughout, and by some distance. Always dangerous in attack, and after twice being denied by Onana in the first half, found the equaliser with a stunning strike after the break. Superb give-and-go with Alvarez then settled it. In the form of his career right now.

Erling Haaland (5/10):

Not for the first time in recent weeks, the Norwegian missed the target when it looked easier to score from Foden's headed cross late in the first half. Struggled to get fully into the game throughout, but did get his goal in stoppage-time with a well-taken finish.

Jeremy Doku (4/10):

A box of tricks as usual, but the Belgium winger's final product left a lot to be desired. Replaced by Alvarez before the hour-mark.

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Julian Alvarez (7/10):

Gave City's attack a different dimension after replacing Doku, and provided the all-important assist for Foden's winner.

Oscar Bobb (N/A):

On for Foden in stoppage-time.

Pep Guardiola (7/10):

Can't be blamed for some of the missed chances in the first half, and the introduction of Alvarez meant Bernardo and Foden could then switch flanks and cause confusion. It was Foden popping up on the left that ended up settling the game.

Carlo Ancelotti's side missed their main man as they were forced to settle for a point.

For the first time, Real Madrid missed Jude Bellingham. Los Blancos have coped without him before – winning each of the games he has sat out. But this time, the Englishman's attacking impetus was vital. And Carlo Ancelotti's side looked short on ideas without it, struggling their way to a 1-1 draw with a brave Rayo Vallecano side.

Los Blancos took the lead early, Federico Valverde providing an inch-perfect cross to Joselu – who finished a well-constructed counter. Rayo were handed a lifeline by an Eduardo Camavinga handball inside the box. Raul de Tomas smashed the ensuing penalty into the net. Madrid almost scored a second on the brink of half-time, when Valverde cracked a volley off the post.

But Los Blancos offered little else, and Rayo looked more likely to score after the break. Aurelien Tchouameni prevented a certain Rayo goal early in the second half, chasing down Alvaro Garcia and preventing his effort with a clever lunge. Late Madrid changes added some attacking thrust. Toni Kroos turned in a classy cameo, and forced a neat save from a free-kick.

Still, it wasn't enough, and Ancelotti's side were forced to settle for a frustrating point.

GOAL rates Real Madrid's players from Vallecas…

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Andriy Lunin (5/10):

Couldn't do anything about the Rayo penalty in his only real action of the day.

Lucas Vazquez (5/10):

Offered some attacking ideas down the wing in the early goings, but was rather pushed back by Rayo's brave press.

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):

Another solid shift at centre-back. He flies into tackles a bit too often. Made up for his own mistake with a vital tackle in the second half.

Nacho (6/10):

Tidy and reliable. Didn't have much of an impact – which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Fran Garcia (6/10):

Tried a bit too hard at times against his former club. Scampered down the left with regularity, but an ill-advised shot that flew into the street behind the net encapsulated his troubles.

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Federico Valverde (7/10):

Provided a lovely assist for Joselu. Full of legs in central areas. It would be nice to see him get forward more – he makes things happen.

Eduardo Camavinga (6/10):

Gave away the Rayo penalty, even if he was slightly unlucky. Closed down spaces well, and was tidy in possession. Unlucky to be subbed.

Luka Modric (5/10):

Classy on the ball, but he doesn't have the legs to press as effectively anymore, and it showed.

Brahim Diaz (4/10):

Barely involved – less than a week removed from his most important showing in a Madrid shirt to date.

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Joselu (7/10):

Had the ball in the net twice within 20 minutes – even if only one of them counted. Made all of the necessary runs, and got into good areas. Needed better service, all told.

Vinicius Jr (6/10):

As entertaining as ever, without being particularly effective – aside from a few dangerous runs. He doesn't seem to have the best understanding with Joselu.

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Toni Kroos (7/10):

A wonderful cameo that brought some attacking ideas. Should have come on earlier.

Rodrygo (5/10):

Lively without being particularly effective.

Dani Carvajal (2/10):

Sent off for two silly yellows.

Arda Guler (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Carlo Ancelotti (5/10):

Rotated heavily with a theoretically easy contest ahead. But Rayo made it difficult for Madrid, and Ancelotti's side didn't deserve more than a point. He probably could have introduced Kroos earlier, or brought Guler on. Otherwise, though, he simply missed his best player.

Jurgen Klopp's men failed to take control of the match against the French side and were unable to complete a dramatic turnaround late on.

VAR was the enemy once again for Liverpool as they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Toulouse in the Europa League on Thursday.

The Reds were second best for much of the game but a late fightback saw them pull level right at the end when Jarell Quansah fired into the net. But a replay review in the last minutes of stoppage time saw an Alexis Mac Allister handball in the build up and the strike was disallowed, ensuring the visitors left with nothing.

Jurgen Klopp's team were off to a decent start, but a Kostas Tsimikas howler gifted the French side the lead and the Reds were unable to seize control afterwards. With Cody Gakpo anonymous throughout, Wataru Endo lucky to make it to half-time without being sent off and their defence looking terribly sloppy, Liverpool never really got going.

Even the half-time introductions of Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold failed to get Liverpool into gear, as Toulouse emerged from the break confident and eager to go for the second, which was delivered through a quality finish from Thijs Dallinga.

Liverpool did pull a goal back thanks to a bizarre mistake from defender Cristian Casseres, who wasn't even looking in the right direction as it struck his shoulder and went into the net. But Toulouse showed their resilience by scoring another fine goal right after.

Diogo Jota finished off a fine move to reduce the deficit once again and then Quansah lashed in a 97th minute equaliser, but it just wasn't to be for Liverpool.

GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Stadium Municipal…

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Caoimhin Kelleher (5/10):

Couldn't do anything for the first goal due to the deflection, was well beaten by a fine finish for the second and spilled the ball for the third after it bounced off of Alexander-Arnold.

Joe Gomez (6/10):

Had an early header hit the bar. Sluggish and clumsy early on and left far too much space behind him. Moved to the left for the second half and it was the same story until his header helped pull a bizarre goal back.

Joel Matip (6/10):

Got across to sweep up after Gomez as Toulouse targeted Liverpool's right side. Was tidy on the ball but needed to get across quicker to block the second goal.

Jarell Quansah (5/10):

Looked solid as he stood up to challenges really well, but didn't look good for any of Toulouse's goals. Thought he had scored a last-minute equaliser but was undone by a VAR review.

Kostas Tsimikas (4/10):

Terrible to give the ball away that sent Toulouse on their way to the first goal. An easy target for Toulouse down the wing.

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Harvey Elliott (6/10):

Used the ball well as he attempted to kick-start attacks for the Reds.

Wataru Endo (3/10):

Made an unnecessary and overzealous tackle early on, got booked for another but was lucky to stay on after another rash foul. Full of energy but overcommitted to everything and was a danger to his own team.

Alexis Mac Allister (5/10):

Got up and down in an attempt to create something but offered little protection. Responsible for the handball that saw his side's equaliser chalked off.

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Ben Doak (5/10):

Put his dribbling ability to good use to unsettle the opponents but struggled to link up and went off at half-time.

Cody Gakpo (4/10):

Barely involved as Toulouse blocked Liverpool's path into the centre of the final third.

Luis Diaz (6/10):

Showed some energy and had some okay moments but was hardly effective. Understandable given the recent developments regarding his father's release.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold (5/10):

On at half-time and added some strength on the right flank.

Mohamed Salah (6/10):

Came on to add the attacking spark Liverpool were missing and his presence helped for the own goal.

Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10):

Helped settle the midfield after a woeful first half.

Darwin Nunez (5/10):

Was supposed to add more of a direct threat but couldn't get up and running.

Diogo Jota (6/10):

Scored a lovely goal to give the Reds some hope late on.

Jurgen Klopp (5/10):

A terrible performance for his team and despite the ability of his substitutes, they hardly turned the game in the Reds' favour as expected.

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have activated a clause to sign Goncalo Ramos on a permanent basis from Benfica.

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Ramos signed on loan in summer windowDeal included permanent transfer clauseStriker signed contract until 2028WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG initially signed the striker on loan from Benfica in the summer window, with the deal involving an obligation to sign him on a permanent contract. The French champions have confirmed they have activated the clause, agreeing to pay a potential €80 million (£70m/$87m) including add-ons to the Portuguese giants, and have tied him to a contract until 2028.

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Ramos was signed by PSG after a fantastic season at Benfica in which he scored 27 goals in 47 matches in all competitions. Since joining the Ligue 1 side, however, he has managed just two goals in 15 matches – only eight of which he has started.

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Ramos faces some competition for the number nine role in Luis Enrique's team, with fellow summer signing Randal Kolo Muani also fighting for the striker position. Kolo Muani, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt, has fired in just three goals in 11 games.

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The Portuguese striker will hope to repay PSG's faith in him by adding to his goal tally when they take on Ligue 1 rivals Monaco on Friday. They will then prepare to host Premier League side Newcastle in the Champions League next Tuesday.

PSG claim Kylian Mbappe is still “helping us to build our future” following Real Madrid’s latest statement in a long-running transfer saga.

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Superstar forward running down his contractLinked with a move to Santiago BernabeuFrench champions still hoping he will stay putWHAT HAPPENED?

The Blancos continue to be heavily linked with the World Cup-winning forward as he runs his contract at Paris Saint-Germain down towards free agency in 2024. The Liga giants have, however, claimed that no negotiations are taking place. They have said: “Given the information recently issued and published by different media outlets, in which there is speculation about alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club, Real Madrid CF would like to state that this information is completely false and that no such negotiations have taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.”

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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has maintained throughout that he has no intention of discussing Mbappe’s departure from Parc des Princes, and that remains the stance from the very top of the club. Al-Khelaifi has told when asked about the latest comments coming out of Madrid: “I haven’t seen their statement, we’re all focused on ourselves and our football, not on others.”

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Al-Khelaifi added on the role that Mbappe has to play in the present and future at PSG: “Kylian continues to achieve great things and maybe people take him for granted, but nobody has played two World Cup finals and even scored a hat-trick. I’ll say it again: Kylian is the best in the world, and it’s great to see him at the helm of PSG and France. He’s having a positive effect on our young people, helping us to build our future.”

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While Real have distanced themselves from Mbappe for now, they are expected to make a play for the France international at some stage. PSG will not be backing down without a fight, though, and the Ligue 1 title holders are still hoping to get the talismanic 24-year-old – who is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer – to sign a new contract.