Lionesses Leah Williamson, Mary Earps and Chloe Kelly join Gary Lineker and an array of sporting luminaries at GQ Men of the Year Awards In a world of identikit footballers it's not surprising that Balotelli has become such a cult figure. On the pitch he has amazing strength and grace – he strokes balls into the net rather than wallops them, and performs overhead acrobatics in the penalty area – and he frequently infuriates by attempting the impossible or spurning easy chances.

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Mauricio Pochettino's furious tirade at officials will NOT be punished further by the FA... after the Chelsea boss apologised for 'crossing the limit' at the end of thrilling draw with City Pictures show emotional tributes laid and fans congregated outside Nottingham Motorpoint Arena for Adam Johnson memorial game Brazil 'could face a points DEDUCTION in World Cup qualifying or be forced to play in an empty stadium' with FIFA 'set to open investigation' Chapman, or “Chappy”, had the trust of City’s players. He was a brilliant keeper of secrets, as all the best kit men tend to be, and Balotelli wanted it to be a surprise for everyone.

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Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina is delayed after mass brawl erupts - as fans hit each other with seats and clash with Rio police Burglars break into South Africa's rugby HQ and get their hands on the World Cup trophy... but CCTV shows them leaving it to steal whisky and laptops Max Verstappen coasts to victory in Abu Dhabi season finale as Mercedes fend off Ferrari to take second in... Two minutes into the second half, Jonny Evans was sent off for pulling down Balotelli and City, with the extra man, were unforgiving opponents. Balotelli scored again. Edin Dzeko got a double, Aguero and David Silva one apiece. “Why Always Them?” City’s fans had complained about United for generations. Not any more. Fans share heartfelt tributes to former Chelsea and Tottenham player Terry Venables on social media, as supporters remember the ex-England manager who gave fans 'some of the best memories'

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