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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons |Charlie Parker-Turner
Hossein Vafaei was told not to return to the Crucible last year. 11:43, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:43, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Hossein Vafaei is set to compete at the World Snooker Championship, despite receiving a stark warning to steer clear of the Crucible last year. The Prince of Persia took aim at the venue after suffering a 10-5 first-round loss to Judd Trump.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Real Madrid have been slammed by the Spanish media following their Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal. Carlo Ancelotti’s men were unable to recover from their first leg drubbing at the Emirates Stadium as they were outclassed by the Premier League giants in Madrid. Real failed to penetrate the Arsenal defence in London last week as Declan Rice scored two free-kick screamers before Mikel Merino netted a third.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Rory McIlroy finally landed the Masters title last weekend at the 17th attempt to complete the career Grand Slam. The 35-year-old was in scintillating form at Augusta as he held off Justin Rose to get his hands on the Green Jacket. McIlroy needed a play-off to get the better of Rose after the two superstars finished level after four rounds.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is paying the price for Erik ten Hag’s decision to snub a move for Serhou Guirassy at the start of last year. The Guinea international continued his sensational form on Tuesday evening as he netted a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Scottie Scheffler evoked laughter this week after comparing the adrenaline of playing at the Masters to the feelings kindled by being arrested. The world No. 1 was arrested last May during the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky. When Scheffler arrived at Valhalla ahead of the second day of action, Louisville police officers were outside investigating a pedestrian fatality.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Darts star Dimitri Van den Bergh reportedly left his rivals stunned at the Players Championship at the start of the week after pulling out of the tournament just four minutes before he was due to face Jose de Sousa. The two players were scheduled to go head-to-head in the first round at the Autotron in the Netherlands.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has directed a message at the Masters champion Rory McIlroy. 10:32, Wed, Apr 16, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:32, Wed, Apr 16, 2025 Link copied Bookmark MORE TO FOLLOWWe'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Lois Boisson responded with a joke after being told to wear deodorant by Harriet Dart. The two players went head-to-head in the first round of the Rouen Open on Tuesday, with the French star comprehensively dispatching the Briton 6-0, 6-3. Boisson took just 28 minutes to bagel her opponent in the first set, despite the fact she was making her first WTA Tour appearance of the season following an injury setback.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Arsenal will be eyeing up a place in the last four of the Champions League tonight when they travel to the Bernabeu Stadium to take on Real Madrid. But four Gunners stars will be walking a tightrope throughout the encounter as they are at risk of being banned for the semi-finals. Arsenal blew Real away in the first leg of their quarter-final showdown last week when the two sides met at the Emirates Stadium.
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express.co.uk | Tom Parsons
Arsenal have been warned that Real Madrid will be eyeing up a Champions League revenge mission at the Bernabeu tonight after Los Blancos’ front four were “killed by everyone” in the aftermath of the first leg of the showdown. The Gunners will be looking to protect a 3-0 lead in Spain following a superb performance against Real at the Emirates last week. Mikel Arteta’s side were in inspired form in the first leg as Declan Rice lashed in two sensational free-kicks to stun the visitors.
