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Watch the moment former Chelsea star Ba wipes out rival in China with a flying boot in the face




Demba Ba may have been welcomed as hero when he arrived in China, but the former Chelsea striker is already remodelling himself as something of a villain. Playing for new club Shanghai Shenhua against Guangzhou Evergrande, Ba somehow avoided a red card despite sparking a brawl with a horror challenge. The Senegalese striker attempted to control a high ball by jumping high in the air with his foot raised - but instead of making contact with the ball, he caught an opponent full in the face. 

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Bit bored, Michael? England and Australia struggle to raise a smile as they pose for joint team photo for cricket charity



England and Australia cast their rivalry aside to pose for a joint team photo ahead of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval this week. In aid of the Cricket United campaign, a charity drive that aims to improve people's lives through the sport, players all donned blue caps as they gathered in Kennington.

Balotelli's latest shocking moment... star releases new 'mohican' style football boots!





Mario Balotelli's maverick reputation shows no signs of letting up. Even in exile from the Liverpool first-team, the Italy international striker is still raising eyebrows. The latest installment in his wacky lifestyle has seen him work with sportswear brand Puma to release an unusually designed pair of children's football boots - with a mohican-style patch of material on the heels. You really couldn't make this stuff up.

This footballer was jailed for a year over a violent brawl between thug fans at a Tube station. Tonight, for the first time, he lines up against the club whose fans he fought




Dean Wells, left, was found guilty of affray in 2011 after being part of a mob of Brentford fans during an arranged brawl with Leyton Orient supporters outside Liverpool Street Station in May 2010 (caught on CCTV, right). Then captain of non-league Hampton and Richmond Borough, the former Brentford defender served six months of his sentence and was released in October 2011. He resumed his semi-professional playing career but a banning order meant that for two seasons he could only attend stadiums if he was playing.

Newcastle legend Shearer honoured with statue... but fans joke it looks like he's doing the Gangnam Style dance



A statue of legendary Newcastle striker Alan Shearer (top right) has been likened to the famous dance moves of South Korean pop star Psy (bottom left). The giant statue made to honour the former England international has been poked fun at on social media with supporters claiming Shearer looks like he is reciting the Gangnam style routine.

Phil's on the slide! Watch hilarious moment Mickelson makes light work of hill during US PGA Championship round




A hilarious video has emerged showing Phil Mickelson, sat on his backside, sliding down a steep bank of grass. Slightly odd behaviour for a man of 45, you might think, but then consider this too: it happened during the US PGA Championship last week. He's not known as Phil the Thrill for nothing.

Feeding big Benteke, Henderson leading the way and the elevation of kids... the 5 things Rodgers fixed to get Liverpool smiling again


Liverpool have kicked off their campaign with two gritty 1-0 victories to leave them as one of only four teams on maximum points. Boss Brendan Rodgers was lucky to survive the summer after a disappointing season last time around which culminated in a 6-1 drubbing at Stoke. Here, Sportsmail looks at five things Rodgers has changed over the close-season

As the clock ticks on final World Cup cull, Cipriani keeps his place on the bench for latest warm-up clash against France




CHRIS FOY: Danny Cipriani has been given another opportunity to force his way into England's final World Cup squad of 31, when he is included on the bench for the clash with France in Paris on Saturday.

Soldado convinced he will get back to his best at Villarreal after ending disappointing two years at Spurs




Roberto Soldado has vowed to get back to his prolific best at Villarreal after ending a disappointing spell at Tottenham. The 30-year-old striker scored just 16 goals in 76 appearances for Spurs and has returned to Spain after just two seasons in the Barclays Premier League.

Hodgson taps into England's winning formula as he joins triumphant Ashes stars for their kickabout ahead of final Oval Test




Roy Hodgson swapped Wembley for The Kia Oval as he went to watch England's Ashes winners prepare for the final Test against Australia. The England football manager made a surprise visit and was joined by his assistant Ray Lewington as the pair watched on as Alastair Cook's men play football on the outfield.

Spurs star Kane takes on crossbar challenge in style with pinpoint effort from inside own penalty area... but is it genuine?



Much has been spoken of Harry Kane's ability to amaze and excite football fans across the country with his raw technique and goals in crucial games. And the Tottenham striker's latest show of skill, if genuine, will certainly impress the White Hart Lane faithful. In a video released by Tottenham to advertise their YouTube channel the 22-year-old striker takes aim at the crossbar from inside his own penalty area at the other end of the training pitch in their state-of-the-art complex in Enfield. 

The changing face of United: Rooney and Smalling likely to be only starters from side that started their last European tie



Louis van Gaal is a man who likes to do things his way as seen with his decision to ship out a large proportion of the Manchester United side he inherited from David Moyes. The fact that only two players - Chris Smalling and Wayne Rooney - from the side which crashed out of the Champions League in April 2014 are certain to start against Club Bruges is clear evidence that the Dutchman has put his own stamp on the Red Devils. Van Gaal has chosen to move on the likes of Danny Welbeck, Shinji Kagawa and Darren Fletcher during his short reign at Old Trafford in order to bring in his own players. 

Inside Phil Neville's Cheshire mansion as he puts £3.5m home up for sale after moving to Valencia... including pitch in his garage!




Former professional footballer Phil Neville (pictured top inset with wife Julie) has put his £3.6million mansion in Cheshire (top left) up for sale as he focuses on his new life in Spain, as assistant manager of La Liga team Valencia. Set over four spacious floors, the six bedroom (left) property includes what appears to be an indoor five-a-side football pitch, large swimming pool and gym.

Van Gaal was not main reason behind Manchester United move... I joined because of the club, says Schweinsteiger



The Germany captain insists Van Gaal was a factor behind his move to the Red Devils but the temptation of joining the Premier League giants was far greater. He also backed his former Bayern Munich manager to transform United into title challengers after two successive seasons without major silverware.

LIVE: Manchester United 1-1 Club Bruges... Depay opens Old Trafford account with superb solo effort after Carrick own goal had given Belgians shock early lead in Champions League qualifier


Manchester United return to the Champions League as they host Club Bruges with the winner over two legs advancing to the group stages. Memphis Depay equalised for United after an early Michael Carrick own goal. IAN LADYMAN and CHRIS WHEELER provide insight from Old Trafford as DAN RIPLEY brings you the action live.

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