Tottenham star Eric Dier sensationally jumped into the crowd to confront one of the club's supporters who was verbally abusing him after the north Londoners were knocked out of the FA Cup.

Eric Dier's decision to cross the ancient boundary and storm the West Stand at White Hart Lane was not the first error of judgment by a Spurs player on the night they crashed out of the FA Cup.

Fixture congestion has become the go-to excuse for managers when their team under performs and the injury list mounts, with Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola taking swipes.

Norwich midfielder Alexander Tettey has claimed that Tottenham's style of play has changed immensely under Jose Mourinho and accused the Portuguese of having a negative approach. 

Tottenham face a tricky trip to Burnley on Saturday as Jose Mourinho bids to end a four-game losing streak in all competitions. Sportsmail's Ollie Lewis will provide all live updates for the clash at Turf Moor.

There was no heart-stopping comeback for Tottenham in Leipzig, no second-half resurrection. They lost away as they did at home, just by more as they tumbled out of the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho was involved in a bizarre exchange with a journalist who told him to 'cheer up' following Tottenham's Champions League exit to RB Leipzig.

Alessandro Gamberini has claimed both Chelsea and Inter Milan chased his signature, only for the centre-back to sign a new deal with Fiorentina. The Italian played out his entire career in Italy.

Ahead of their group-stage opener against South Africa at the WACA in Perth on Sunday, England were out of sorts and slumped to a heavy defeat at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

CHRIS FOY: England believe they are ready to reach the same performance heights on Sunday against Ireland as they did in Yokohama last November when they dismantled the All Blacks.

Steve Smith pulled off a 'superman' performance while fielding a ball that was destined for a six when Australia faced South Africa for the second T20 match.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The Lions are poised to finalise plans on Thursday for a fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham, prior to their tour of South Africa next summer.

The fearless Cape ground squirrel leaps at the poisonous snake and tries to distract it with its tail in footage shared by Dave Pusey, a safari guide at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa.

Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finley Tapp looked as if their relationship is going from strength to strength.

British photographer Harry Stone captured these incredible images of a great white shark leaping out of the ocean in South Africa. Stone has spent a decade working to protect the endangered beats.

Eddie Jones is poised to stay in his role as England head coach through to the 2023 World Cup, after agreeing terms with the RFU to extend his contract.

Eddie Jones says he has the hunger to make England great having re-signed until the 2023 World Cup. As Sportsmail revealed on Thursday the Australian has extended his contract by two years.

Ex winter Love Island stars Luke Mabbott and Demi Jones are still not an official couple.

Warren Gatland has floated the idea of the Lions facing a home 'decider' against the All Blacks next June, before setting off to South Africa for their eight-match 2021 tour.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were delighted to receive a New York Yankees jersey personalised for their son at the London Stadium in Stratford ahead of a match with the Red Sox.

SPECIAL REPORT BY ROB DRAPER: When surveying calamitous England campaigns at overseas tournaments, South Africa 2010 is a classic of the genre.

SPECIAL REPORT BY ROB DRAPER: 'You English eat too much bread,' Capello said as he explained plans for their Rustenburg training base. He insisted there would be no butter on the tables.

Mark Hill, from Newcastle, and his Italian wife Chiara Maioni, who live in Dubai, left toddler Skye in the care of their trusted nanny while they jetted to Cape Town for a romantic nine-day break on March 11.

The Three Lions massively underachieved with a talented squad in South Africa, coasting through a favourable group stage and failing to beat the likes of the USA and Algeria as they later fell to Germany.

The Italian coach banned players from using ketchup and butter under his regime as the national boss. Heskey believes players were looking for excuses during the 2010 World Cup.

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.

After a Messi penalty salvaged a point against Paraguay on Wednesday night, Argentina know they must now beat 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar to avoid an embarrassing early exit.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored a late winner to stun reigning champions Chile in Rio on Monday night. Jonathan Rodriguez's cross from the left by the forward in the 82nd minute.

Brazilian star Neymar was ruled out of Copa America just over a week before the opening match after limping out of a friendly against Qatar with the untimely injury.

Chile vs Peru on Wednesday doesn't carry the same sporting rivalry as Brazil vs. Argentina, but it brings together two nations with off-the-field quarrels dating to the 19th Century.

Brazil and arch-rivals Argentina will go head to head for a place in the Copa America final. For live updates from the semi-final, follow the action with Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY...

Gary Medel has come out in defence of Lionel Messi after both players were sent off for a confrontation in the Copa America third place playoff. The were dismissed for a clash in the first half.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the US and the Netherlands takes place on Sunday - but the game may not make TV rating history on its own.

TOM SANDERSON AT THE MARACANA: In front of 70,000 revellers at the Maracana, Brazil prolonged their record of having won the Copa America each time they have hosted.

Wolanski wore a skimpy swimsuit advertising a Russian porn pranking website during Liverpool's Champions League final win over Tottenham in Madrid last month and was escorted off the pitch.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined £1,200 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff earlier this month.

Napoli have started negotiations with Gremio for Brazil's Copa America hero Everton. Carlo Ancleotti's side have been looking to reinforce their attack all summer but have been unsuccessful.

Argentina and Brazil lock horns for the 111th time in Saudi Arabia to renew one of football's most iconic rivalries. Sportsmail has put together an all-time combined XI ahead of Friday's clash.

Lionel Messi returns to action for Argentina on Friday against their arch rivals Brazil in what will be his first international since being banned for three months after claiming referees were 'corrupt'.

Kate, 38, was in Mumbles, near Swansea, alongside her husband Prince William, 37, for a busy day of engagements which saw them visit the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot and tour a lifeboat station.

The Duke of Cambridge's impassioned message was shown at the Fire Fight Australia charity concert at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Sunday night, in addition to its international broadcast.

The Duchess of Cambridge has recently swapped her signature bouncy blow dry for a half-up hairstyle - and a stylist has explained why the updated look is perfect for a busy working mother.

Prince William has outlined his hopes to raise awareness of men's mental health by having the FA Cup renamed the Heads Up FA Cup.

Whatever the truth about allegations of sexual harassment and racism – both of which Sir Philip Green vehemently denies – there was never any shadow of a doubt he was a bully, says LIZ JONES.

The TV Week Logie Awards rely on public votes to crown winners of the 12 'Most Popular' categories. And on Sunday fans were unhappy at polls closing earlier than expected.

Most celebrities were busy getting their hair and makeup done in preparation for the Logie Awards on Sunday afternoon. 

He's set to star on The Bachelor later this year. 

Costa Georgiadis won big at the 2019 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night, scooping the gongs for Most Popular Presenter and Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. 

Tom Gleeson's opening monologue and Gold Logie acceptance speech at Sunday's 61st TV Week Logie Awards had Australia in stitches. And now his upcoming stand-up tour is a success!

Bachelorette Angie Kent is confident she will pick a winner when filming wraps on the Channel Ten dating show later this year.