While the former Real Madrid and Man United star has often altered his hairstyle over the years he has almost always maintained a clean-shaven look.
James, a winger, made more than 600 appearances in the Football League and represented his country 54 times.
The football legend is said to be closely monitoring Erik ten Hag's situation at United despite closing in on an agreement with Bayern.
KATHRYN BATTE: Emma Hayes insisted she is not thinking about fairytales as her Chelsea side travel to take on Barcelona in a fierce two-legged Champions League semi-final.
Manchester United's Brandon Williams, 23, today pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving in his Audi S Line on the A34, in Wilmslow, Cheshire last August.
Zidane hasn't managed a club since his second spell in charge of Real Madrid ended in 2021 - but his time away from the dugout could be set to come to end, with Bayern reportedly close to a deal.
TIM HOWARD: Caitlin Clark isn't outlandish, she isn't eccentric with the way she dresses or plays. There is something pure about that Watching her, you feel like there is still some greatness in sports.
I can count on one hand the number of times I have had a bad experience attending a football game - that is if you do not include when I have watched my team lose, which is a regular occurrence.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Aston Villa goalkeeper is the biggest wind-up merchant in world football and is disliked in France in much the same way Maradona was in England.
Castelfiorentino striker Mattia Giani was rushed to hospital after collapsing seconds after he took a shot at goal in the 15th minute of a game at Lanciotto Campi in Tuscany on Sunday
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in February - a defeat during which Neville took a direct a dig at the way they crumbled in against Jurgen Klopp's kids.
Megan Rapinoe is making moves as television producer, with her production company developing a television series of the soccer romance novel 'Cleat Cute'.
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal despite back-to-back defeats that have halted the Gunners' momentum at home and in Europe.
The Blues romped to one of their best wins this season against the Toffees on Monday, but a squabble over who would take a penalty with the score at 4-0 was the main talking point after the game.
Martinez shushed the crowd and gestured towards the home fans as Villa won on penalties away to Lille to reach the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League .
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle's players celebrated last Saturday's 4-0 win over Tottenham in the company of The Wealdstone Raider, their unofficial minder for the night.
Annie Kilner cut a low-key figure as she was spotted with her newborn for the first time while stepping out in Cheshire on Friday.
Pep Guardiola admitted that the scrapping of FA Cup replay is a 'blow' for lower league teams, as Premier League managers reacted to the announcement.
The Argentina goalkeeper is suspended for the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final at Villa Park on May 2 after he was booked during the penalty shoot-out at Lille on Thursday.
Leanne Michelle Leary had a heart attack on the operating table due to undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the hearing at Rochdale Coroners' Court was told.
French newspapers have bemoaned the return of the Emiliano Martinez after the Argentine goalkeeper inspired Aston Villa to a penalty shoot-out victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.
The ex-Man City footballer has come under fire this year for his vile tweets about women working in men's football, infamously claiming female pundits 'shouldn't be talking with any authority' in the game.
After a torrid week, Aston Villa were the only Premier League team to reach the semi-finals of a European competition, beating Lille on penalties in the Europa Conference League.
Julian Nagelsmann has ended speculation over his future by signing a new deal with the German national team which will take him until the 2026 World Cup.
As reported by BILD , Bayern supporters again broke UEFA rules regarding the use of pyrotechnics ahead of their victory over Arsenal.
