The 32-year-old shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport when he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293 .
EAFC's first ever Team of the Year has made five changes from the player-selected FIFPRO World XI, with Manchester City's dominance threatened by two Liverpool stars.
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The former Aston Villa managed joined the Saudi Pro League side in the summer, but hasn't had the easiest start in the Kingdom. Al-Ettifaq are in the midst of a winless run and sit eighth.
29-year-old added that despite the extravagant wages on offer - he is reported to be earning £21m-a-year - European clubs tend to take better care of their players.
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The British number one claimed a first win in four attempts against the 11th seed to reach the Australian Open fourth round for the first time
Jonas defends the IBF welterweight title in her hometown of Liverpool
Jonas defends the IBF welterweight title in her hometown of Liverpool
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The 23-year-old has been sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and was unable to reconcile with Erik Ten Hag after publicly branding the Dutchman a liar.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine as the Denver Nuggets end the Boston Celtics' unbeaten home start to the season.
It is the first time Norrie has made it through to the second week in Melbourne