33 minutes ago Man Utd ‘poised for six signings in 2025’ as Ruben Amorim has learned what’s ‘impossible’

Manchester United have struggled in the 2024/25 Premier League season, and Ruben Amorim's Red Devils may look to bolster their squad in next year's summer transfer window as a result

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8 hours ago Man United icon Cristiano Ronaldo delivers Ballon d'Or verdict as Rodri victory labelled 'unfair'

Manchester City midfielder Rodri was the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or award

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4 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

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63 minutes ago Ruben Amorim has been given a transfer problem nobody expected at Manchester United

2025 is likely to be another transformative year for Man United in more ways than one.

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33 minutes ago Cristiano Ronaldo's latest Ballon d'Or remarks highlight the disrespect toward Man City's Rodri

Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest to speak out on Rodri's 2024 Ballon d'Or triumph

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33 minutes ago Pundits are asking Ruben Amorim to do something at Manchester United that would get him sacked

Ruben Amorim brought a new system to Man United and he must stick by his vision despite poor results.

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14 hours ago “It couldn’t have happened at a worse time”: Neighbours speak of shock Boxing Day blaze at Hyde family home

"It must have been horrifying"

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7 hours ago Jhon Duran suspension confirmed as Aston Villa lose appeal over red card

The 21-year-old was dismissed against Newcastle on Boxing Day

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93 minutes ago Man City's next January signing must replace three players and have three specific qualities

Manchester City cannot find a way out of their slump as the January transfer window prepares to open.

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2 hours ago ‘A joke’: Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

Australian has accepted provisional suspension for anti-doping breachThompson to play with Chris O’Connell at Brisbane InternationalThe doping ban of Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been described as “a joke” by his US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson.The 26-year-old Purcell was provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Monday that Purcell had voluntarily accepted the suspension, after admitting to a breach relating to a prohibited method. Continue reading...

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63 minutes ago Tartan Army chief transforms back garden into a spectacular sports bar after five

Chris ‘Gibbo’ Gibson created the stunning boozer so that pals have somewhere to meet up and watch games.

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20 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked

Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year runningAs at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retiredThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Luke Littler loses £150K of prize money as teen darts ace faces another big bill

Luke Littler has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame and fortune, but a significant portion of his earnings will be taken away from the teen darts sensation

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93 minutes ago Man United ‘expected to see six new players signed in 2025’ due to ‘impossible’ issues

Micah Richards believes Manchester United will welcome a whole host of new signings to Old Trafford in 2025, while Alan Shearer has pinpointed an impossible task for Ruben Amorim's current players

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2 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim eyes Barcelona star amid Matheus Cunha battle

Manchester United could be set for a busy January transfer window, with a number of players potentially set to leave Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim revamps his squad

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93 minutes ago Lionel Messi's true colours clear with his feelings on playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have never played together, the Argentine great has previously noted he hopes to one day team up with CR7 rather than continuing to face off on opposing teams

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20 hours ago Homes Under The Hammer host's stark health update saying 'I don't know how much time I've got left'

A much-loved Homes Under The Hammer presenter has revealed to fans that he's not sure 'how long he has left' as he continues to battle with a serious heart condition

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11 hours ago Euro giants eye Celtic star, Rangers plot moves, Hearts ace 'has price', Scots boss return

The latest transfer news across Scottish football

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3 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Matheus Cunha sends message as Raheem Sterling makes loan decision

Arsenal have a few positions that could do with more quality - especially up front given their lack of a recognised No 9 - while some defensive cover would also be useful after injuries to Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu

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3 hours ago Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death

Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court saysA court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.Fan Weiqiu was venting his anger because he was unhappy with his divorce settlement, the court in the southern city of Zhuhai said in handing down the sentence on Friday. The victims were exercising at a sports centre at the time of the attack. Fan pleaded guilty to endangering public safety by dangerous means, a court statement said. Continue reading...

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93 minutes ago Tyson Fury beats Anthony Joshua twice to settle bitter rivalry... star's dream 2025

Following an uneventful year for the 'Gypsy King' inside the famous squared-circle, the British superstar will be looking for a busy and successful 2025

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23 hours ago Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co

Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

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11 hours ago River Island's £45 jeans reduced to £17 in the Boxing Day sale that 'suit anyone'

Fashion editor Rachel Pugh has shared the River Island sale items she's got her eye on this year - including a £17 pair of jeans that will suit anybody

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6 hours ago Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35... just six days after his final fight and weeks after signing with Ne

His death comes just six days after his last fight - a win over Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey that saw him named the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion.

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3 hours ago Scottie Scheffler undergoes surgery on injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner

Reigning world No1 will miss the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season in Hawaii after hand wound caused by broken glass

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93 minutes ago The tiny strip of water where people try to catch the elusive fish ‘as big as a seven

The so-called Queen of the Wharf was more than 47lbs when last weighed – the equivalent of five bowling balls or a seven-year-old child

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12 hours ago Motherwell 'won't make wholesale changes' during January window, says boss

Stuart Kettlewell says there will be some business done next month but not to expect a lot

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6 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates and reaction today

Gunners move up to second behind Liverpool with a third straight victory at the Emirates Stadium

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5 hours ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta hopeful over Raheem Sterling injury boost amid major Bukayo Saka blow

Chelsea loanee could be back sooner than expected to help cover the loss of injured talisman, who will be sidelined until at least March

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93 minutes ago From little pink bike to Olympic glory – how Emma Finucane conquered the world

As a local hero and now an international cycling icon Emma Finucane’s achievements in the Olympics have brought a renewed spotlight to cycling in Carmarthen and across Wales

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13 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson fans gobsmacked by £85 'calendar' after star's financial woes

The former Top Gear host has released a 'non-advent calendar' for January, which is packed with 25 days worth of lager, cider and gifts to help get you through the darkest month of the year

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7 hours ago Arsenal player ratings: Kai Havertz continues to silence the doubters with crucial Ipswich winner

Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League table after beating Ipswich.

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5 hours ago Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez secretly MARRIED? Football superstar's slip of the tongue at awards gala sets off the rumour mill

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again sparked rumours that him and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez are secretly married.

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93 minutes ago Extreme measures to hide hated character's comeback in Gavin and Stacey revealed by cast member

Gavin and Stacey star Lauren Cornelius, who played Sonia's bridesmaid Anna, revealed that the Christmas special was such a closely guarded secret that even the cast didn't know about the return of the hated character

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14 hours ago Inside Gerwyn Price's incredible Valleys 'man cave' he's built with darts prize money

The Welshman is back in action at Alexandra Palace for the World Darts Championships

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7 hours ago What Mikel Arteta learned as Arsenal win and overtake Chelsea in Liverpool chase

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal beat Ipswich Town to overtake Chelsea, who lost to Fulham a day prior at Stamford Bridge, and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

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6 hours ago Bukayo Saka: Mikel Arteta reveals worrying new injury return timeline for Arsenal star after surgery

Gunners boss believes England winger is likely to miss more than two months after operation on his torn hamstring

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3 hours ago Donald Trump to make history with second state visit to the UK hosted by the Royal Family

Donald Trump is to become the first elected politician in modern history to be hosted for two state visits by the Royal Family, it was reported last night.

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14 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy succeed where LIV Golf continues to struggle after landing crucial deal

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL will debut next month and it has added a major TV partner in the form of Sky Sports, something that LIV Golf has been unable to do in the UK

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today after Havertz goal

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

6 hours ago Bukayo Saka has surgery as Mikel Arteta gives concerning Arsenal injury update

Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery with his manager Mikel Arteta admitting the nightmare scenario that the title-chasing Gunners now face

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4 hours ago World Darts Championship 2025: Schedule, latest results and how to watch as Luke Humphries sails through

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen headline huge Saturday night of action at Alexandra Palace

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14 hours ago Andreas Pereira must force Fulham transfer as Marco Silva speaks out after £14m offer

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

Economics

8 hours ago World's richest footballer is Chelsea reject whose net worth smashes Messi plus Ronaldo

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have amassed huge wealth during their careers, but their combined net worth doesn't even come close to that of one Chelsea reject

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6 hours ago Stephen Bunting makes tears admission prior to World Darts Championship match

Darts ace Stephen Bunting has confessed he was close to tears prior to his match against Madars Razma, who he beat to reach the last 16 of the World Darts Championship

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4 hours ago World Darts Championship: Luke Humphries sets up huge Peter Wright showdown in last 16

Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton and Luke Woodhouse all edge thrillers as Ally Pally action returns with a bang after Christmas break

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15 hours ago Brentford January transfer window guide: Chelsea exile could be ideal signing with transfer need clear

Bees had no plans to enter the market mid-season, but injury problems may now alter that approach

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates with hosts in control after Havertz opener

Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star’s hamstring injury

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6 hours ago Worrying Bukayo Saka injury update issued as Mikel Arteta reveals surgery and return date

Mikel Arteta has given a worrying update on Bukayo Saka, confirming that the Arsenal and England winger has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring suffered at Crystal Palace

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5 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo insists Saudi Arabia is better than major European league

The Saudi Pro League has slowly been growing in stature since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2022 and the ex-Manchester United forward has doubled down on his claim the division has overtaken Ligue 1

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17 hours ago I quit my factory job after winning £50k at the World Darts Championship

Known for his breakthrough performance in the 2008 World Darts Championship, the player in question embarked on a journey that left an indelible marks upon the sport.

Economics

9 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

6 hours ago Aston Villa in shock after the FA rejects Jhon Durán’s red card appeal

In-form Villa striker will now be banned for three gamesUnai Emery believes ‘stamp’ on Schär was unintentionalAston Villa are shocked and disappointed after the Football Association rejected their appeal against Jhon Durán’s red card, meaning the striker will serve a three-match ban.The Colombian was given a straight red card by the referee, Anthony Taylor, after being adjudged to have intentionally stamped on the Newcastle defender Fabian Schär when the pair collided in the first half of Villa’s Boxing Day defeat. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will miss ‘more than two months’

Arsenal moved back up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 home victory over Ipswich – their first fixture without Saka since his injury.

Politics

18 hours ago Best John Lewis deals in the Boxing Day sale, from Le Creuset to Dyson

Enjoy deals across beauty, home, fashion, tech and more

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9 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates as Trossard starts after Saka injury

Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star’s hamstring injury

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6 hours ago Scottie Scheffler set for PGA Tour break after suffering freak injury on Christmas Day

Olympic champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is expected to challenge for more major titles next year after becoming a two-time Masters winner at Augusta in 2024

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5 hours ago Chess: Carlsen disqualified in New York after refusing to change out of jeans

The world No 1 was defaulted from the World Rapid Championship and has also chosen to withdraw from the World Blitz saying ‘it became a matter of principle’Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, has been disqualified from the World Rapid Championship in New York due to a dress code violation, refusing to change from jeans, after a previous warning. He is also withdrawing from the World Blitz which starts on 30 December.Fide explained their decision in a statement while Carlsen said: “I said I’ll change tomorrow but they said you have to change now it became a matter of principle for me so here we are! Honestly I’m too old at this point to care too much. If this is what they want to do I’ll probably set off to somewhere where the weather is a bit nicer.” Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Palma 'living through hell' at Celtic as Hoops set out stall over £7m Bernabei sale – Parkhead transfer bulletin

A number of clubs are said to be eyeing the Honduran with his days at Celtic said to be 'numbered'

Economics

9 hours ago 'I left Arsenal and ended up at Chelsea feeling disgusted and lying to club medical staff'

Emmanuel Petit spent just one season at Barcelona after leaving Arsenal for the Nou Camp in 2000, before moving to Chelsea, and he has admitted he regrets the decision

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7 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou demands bigger squads as Spurs injury crisis deepens

With the packed fixture calendar unlikely to change, Australian believes clubs should be able to rely on more players

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5 hours ago Kai Havertz the hero but Arsenal make slow start to life without Bukayo Saka

Gunners will need to show much more creativity without their injured talisman, who is unlikely to return until March

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18 hours ago Aldi’s new fitness range includes exercise bikes for £79.99 – this is when it will be in stores

Whether it’s a £80 exercise bike or £2.49 resistance bands, the budget friendly supermarket has you covered

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Ipswich: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard both return to Mikel Arteta’s first-choice side with Bukayo Saka out

Sport

7 hours ago Julen Lopetegui calls for West Ham unity amid injury crisis before Liverpool clash

West Ham are without six first-team stars for Sunday's Premier League meeting against Liverpool with Julen Lopetegui having only two centre backs available to face leaders

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6 hours ago Arsenal have Liverpool in sight but they are unconvincing title challengers

ARSENAL 1-0 IPSWICH TOWN: Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game as the Gunners moved up into second place in the Premier League table, but it was far from a vintage display by Mikel Arteta's men

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19 hours ago Sales mayhem as thousands queue to snap up Boxing Day bargains at Bicester Village

Frenzied scenes erupted across Bicester Village, in Oxfordshire, as hordes of shoppers joined huge queues to snap up some of the site's biggest discounts ever.

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

7 hours ago Nicolas Kuhn reveals Celtic injury exile was 'painful' as he vows to be fully firing in time for Rangers

Kuhn was back on the pitch and back among the goals against Motherwell

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6 hours ago Bukayo Saka undergoes surgery as Mikel Arteta gives worrying new Arsenal update

Mikel Arteta has given a worrying update on Bukayo Saka, confirming that the Arsenal and England winger has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring suffered at Crystal Palace

Politics

19 hours ago Raheem Sterling stance on terminating Arsenal loan deal comes to light

Raheem Sterling has struggled for game time at Arsenal so far this season, having joined the Gunners on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea over the summer

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Ipswich: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

Gunners will be forced into reshuffle in attack after injury blow

Sport

7 hours ago Shocking Boxing Day stampede at store after owner invites people to 'steal'

Footage shows dozens of young people barging their way into a street wear store in Perth, Australia, with many knocked over in the doorway after they were invited to ransack the store on Boxing Day

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6 hours ago Channel 4 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year viewers issue same complaint as Strictly star makes show debut

Big Fat Quiz of the Year aired its 2024 edition tonight, with Jimmy Carr hosting once again - and a first ever appearance from a Strictly star

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19 hours ago Shoppers fume after spotting unlikely items on supermarket shelves on Boxing Day

They say Christmas comes earlier every year, with supermarket shelves often stocked with festive treats months before December 25 – but it's not the only holiday getting shoppers riled up early

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal in talks to sell winger as Mikel Arteta sets record straight on January transfers

Arsenal are open to strengthening their attacking options in the January transfer window but there could also be departures with winger Marquinhos now headed for the exit door

Sport

7 hours ago Two Arsenal stars fail auditions in pedestrian performance despite important Ipswich win

ARSENAL 1-0 IPSWICH: Kai Havertz's first-half goal from Leandro Trossard's cross was enough to earn three points, but the performance left Mikel Arteta with more questions than answers

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7 hours ago Sean Dyche explains how Nottingham Forest have brought the best out of old charge Chris Wood

Dyche worked with the free-scoring striker at Burnley and is pleased to see him rediscover his form

Politics

20 hours ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father hospitalised in Colombia 12 months after kidnap ordeal

Luis Diaz's father was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and held for 12 days before his release last year, with the 58-year-old now being hospitalised with chest pains

Economics

13 hours ago 'I regret my decision to quit Arsenal every day – I was left disgusted at Chelsea'

Emmanuel Petit made the controversial decision to leave Arsenal for Chelsea in 2001, but his time at Stamford Bridge was far from enjoyable as his club career fizzled out

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7 hours ago Man Utd target goalkeeper transfer after Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir mistakes

Manchester United goalkeepers Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir allowed Tottenham and Wolves to score directly from a corner in the last few games - and the Red Devils could now bring in Belgian starlet Senne Lammens

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7 hours ago Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham revival will turn him from 'joke to genius'

Tottenham are on a difficult run of poor results which has heaped pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou over his attacking style of play amidst their troublesome injury crisis

Politics

20 hours ago Luke Littler loses huge amount of money as Darts World Championship star faces big bill

Luke Littler has made a fortune from playing darts this year, but he will have to pay a hefty chunk of his winnings back in tax - with one expert in particular identifying that he'll be lumping out around £130,000

Economics

14 hours ago Boxing Day teeth whitening sale slashes 30% off bundle that fights 'years of coffee stains'

The MySweetSmile Boxing Day sale is now on, with 20% off individual products and 30% off bundles

Sport

7 hours ago Murder probe launched after 'hero' dad mowed down outside pub on Christmas Day

Kirk Marsden, 37, died in the early hours of Boxing Day after being rushed to hospital following the incident outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill in Blackburn

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