34 minutes ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd could lose Mainoo, Arsenal want Williams and Man City’s double £85m move

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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23 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update as fiancee rushes to his hospital bedside after worrying mystery collapse and nine minutes of treatment on the pitch in Tottenham's win over Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has posted an update on his condition after suffering a worrying injury in his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

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52 minutes ago Man United 'offered' Kobbie Mainoo replacement transfer swap deal as reunion emerges

Manchester United transfer news as Douglas Luiz becomes the latest player linked with joining Ruben Amorim's project at Old Trafford

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42 minutes ago Graham Potter makes footballing return as West Ham boss two years after Chelsea gig

West Ham have announced Graham Potter will be their new head coach, two years after his last gig as a manager when he was sacked by Chelsea

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22 minutes ago Wayne Rooney started a bedroom FIRE with his bizarre sleeping habits, wife Coleen reveals, as she opens up on married life with former Man United and England superstar

Coleen Rooney has revealed how her husband Wayne's bizarre sleeping habit once started a bedroom fire. Coleen and Wayne, both 38, met at school before tying the knot in 2008.

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1 hour ago Tyson Fury's true personality clear for all to see after punching Micah Richards on TV show

Tyson Fury has had a wide variety of rivals in his career, but Micah Richards is probably the last person he expected to strap the boxing gloves on for

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22 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

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21 hours ago Man charged in Dumfries and Galloway after allegedly driving with frozen car windows

A 27-year-old man was stopped by officers on Wednesday morning.

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38 minutes ago West Ham confirm Graham Potter as new manager following Julen Lopetegui sacking

Former Chelsea boss returns to Premier League management on a two-and-a-half year deal

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44 minutes ago Coleen Rooney reveals her family had to flee Liverpool when husband Wayne's move to Man United from boyhood club Everton sparked attacks on their house and cars

After shining on the international stage for England at Euro 2004, United came calling and Wayne opted to leave his boyhood club to join the Red Devils.

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70 minutes ago Rangers fresh exit link, Celtic deal for 'future star' hits snag, Hearts departure mooted

Here are all the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Thursday morning - including Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

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51 minutes ago Andy Murray reveals story behind Novak Djokovic coaching call: ‘My wife was surprised’

Murray could not resist the offer of teaming up with the 24-time grand slam champion ahead of the Australian Open

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28 minutes ago Coleen Rooney reveals son Kai, 15, gets ABUSED over father Wayne while playing football

Kai plays for Manchester United 's youth academy, having joined in 2020 with dreams of emulating his former England captain dad. He clearly has talent - in his first full season he scored 56 goals.

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10 hours ago Brendan Rodgers laughs off Celtic fan troll attempt as old school songbook branded 'part of the dance'

The Premiership leaders moved 16 points clear at the Premiership summit

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14 hours ago Doctor's HMPV outbreak comparison to Covid pandemic as deadly virus 'already in UK'

Dr Michael Head said HMPV is 'already present' in the UK but pinpointed a crucial difference between the recent outbreak in northern China and the Covid-19 pandemic

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40 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur issues update after Tottenham star taken to hospital

Rodrigo Bentancur was stretchered off after a lengthy delay for treatment on a head injury in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Liverpool on Wednesday

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10 hours ago Mo Salah and Liverpool denied familiar freedom as Spurs' new hero makes instant impact

Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky settled Tottenham's nerves on a night when Ange Postecoglou's injury-hit team fought with grit and determination to defeat Liverpool

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82 minutes ago Man United line up Alejandro Garnacho replacement in blockbuster £41m January transfer

Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season and Manchester United are among those interested in securing his services

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52 minutes ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

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30 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder provides update from hospital after head injury against Liverpool

Spurs star received oxygen and was stretchered off after lengthy treatment during early stages of Carabao Cup semi-final tie

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11 hours ago Celtic go 16 ahead as Daizen dazzles and Engels shows true worth while fans on song with top patter – 3 talking points

It was a comfortable night for the champions as two of their Japanese stars were on target

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48 minutes ago ‘The right fit’: Graham Potter aims high at West Ham after arrival as head coach

Potter in work for first time since leaving ChelseaHe feels club can be ‘consistently successful’Graham Potter has claimed he and West Ham are the perfect match after taking over as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 49-year-old is back in work for the first time since a difficult seven-month spell at Chelsea ended in April 2023 and is targeting “consistent success”.Potter appointment was announced by the club on Thursday after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui. His first game will be in the FA Cup at Aston Villa on Friday and West Ham have two Premier League home games next week, against Fulham and Crystal Palace. They are 14th, seven points above the relegation zone. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago First picture of Scot who died after car ploughed into two homes as heartbroken family pay tribute

Jamie Green, 25, passed away after the incident happened on the B842 at Knocknaha, near Stewarton, at around 4pm on Monday.

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1 hour ago Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Jim N Walker CBE, businessman who grew family bakery into global biscuits brand

Sir James Nicol Walker CBE, business owner, philanthropist and civic leader. Born: 13 June 1944 in Elgin. Died: 15 December 2024, aged 80

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87 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur latest as Tottenham player provides update after ‘worrying’ incident

The midfielder was strechered off the pitch after receiving around eight minutes of treatment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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46 minutes ago Rangers XI predicted as bare bones backline polar opposite to forward switch

The Belgian has next to no other options at the back while suspension means at least one change further forwward

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12 hours ago Celtic fans troll Brendan Rodgers as they mix up songbook for heroes but give Kieran Tierney wide berth

The Irishman raged against supporters singing for their one-time superstart left-back

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50 minutes ago Graham Potter confirmed as new West Ham manager after winning contract wrangle

West Ham have sacked boss Julen Lopetegui in favour of ex-Chelsea and Brighton man Graham Potter with the club sitting 14th in the Premier League table after a summer of heavy spending

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17 hours ago Liam Payne's cause of death is confirmed after One Direction star fell from Buenos Aires hotel balcony

Former One Direction star Liam Payne's medical cause of death has been confirmed in a UK inquest opening as 'polytrauma'.

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2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal's top target emerges, Man Utd's Mainoo talks, Prem side seal £21m deal

Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are starting to get their ducks in a row with the January transfer window now a week old

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91 minutes ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Mbeumo, Araujo bid; Man Utd get Mendes boost; Chelsea, Tottenham latest

January window is heating up as Premier League giants plot big moves

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47 minutes ago Community pays tribute to aspiring rapper, 14, stabbed to death on bus

Kelyan Bokassa died on Tuesday.

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19 hours ago Horrifying footage shows little girl dangling from ski lift before plummeting 40ft into snow

A little girl was seen fighting to stay in her ski lift as it rose while her small frame slipped below a protective barrier, before she fell more than 40ft at the Genting Resort Secret Garden in China

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52 minutes ago NFL playoff predictions: can anyone derail the Kansas City Chiefs’ three

The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship gameCincinnati Bengals. This is the obvious answer, as it’s a bummer when the team with one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks (Joe Burrow), the receiving triple crown winner (Ja’Marr Chase) and the NFL’s sack leader (Trey Hendrickson) is on the outside looking in. Plus, it would certainly be fun to watch opposing offenses torch the Bengals’ iffy defense. As it is, we’ll have to wait until next season to know whether a defensive overhaul (including the firing of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo) will bear any dividends. Doug Farrar Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Home inspector who committed unspeakable act with Tickle Me Elmo doll in child's bedroom is busted again

Kevin Wayne VanLuven was caught on camera pleasuring himself with a Tickle Me Elmo doll in Michigan in October 2022. He was caught on a nanny cam committing the vile act.

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9 hours ago Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, is FREED after spending three weeks in a notorious Iranian jail amid talks of a 'swap deal'

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, who was left to languish in an Iranian prison for three weeks has returned home amid talk of an exchange deal with an Iranian man arrested on terrorism charges.

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1 hour ago Liam Boyce nearing Hearts transfer exit as striker holds talks over Northern Ireland return to end 'difficult' final year

A switch to Derry City could be sealed over the weekend as Jambos look to free up space in the wage budget

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50 minutes ago California fires live: five people killed and landmarks threatened as wildfires rage across Los Angeles

Now 130,000 people under evacuation orders as communities affected from the Pacific Coast to inland PasadenaFull report: overwhelmed firefighters struggle to contain blazesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

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74 minutes ago ‘This is your game’: Ange Postecoglou launches into VAR rant as history made

Referee Stuart Attwell gave the first in-stadium public announcement in English football after VAR ruled out Dominic Solanke’s goal

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17 hours ago Mikel Arteta match ball complaints kicked out as EFL make one thing clear over Arsenal manager's theory

The Gunners boss was less than impressed with the Puma match balls used in the Carabao Cup as his side were beaten by Newcastle

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12 hours ago Ruben Amorim set for Man United January transfer windfall as £20m deal 'agreed'

Manchester United transfer news as the January transfer budget is set to receive a small boost thanks to a sell-on clause

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1 hour ago Manchester United may already possess the goalscoring gem that will save them millions

United are in need of more goalscoring firepower but they may already have the gem ready to uncover in their ranks

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52 minutes ago Ruben Amorim recalls star who Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described as a 'top attacker'

Man Utd have triggered a recall clause in Joe Hugill's loan deal at Wigan Athletic, with the forward set to return to Old Trafford after impressing in his limited League One action

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77 minutes ago Today's rugby news as English boss says Welsh star 'will be a Lion' and Wales make contact with in

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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20 hours ago Elon Musk's reasons for wanting to buy Liverpool emerge as dad explains club connection

Elon Musk is interested in buying Liverpool from current owners Fenway Sports Group and his father, Errol, has explained the controversial billionaire's connection to the club and the city

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12 hours ago Kristers Tobers signs for Aberdeen as Jimmy Thelin seals £700k deal for Latvia captain

Dons boss Thelin had made the 24-year-old defender one of his top January targets, and has now secured his man

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3 hours ago Manchester United's first January transfer decision is sign of major revamp in key department

Man Utd have recalled young goalkeeper Elyh Harrison from his loan spell at Chester and will run the rule over the teenager for the rest of the season.

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52 minutes ago Jim Ratcliffe's Mercedes F1 ownership amid Man Utd chaos and financial concerns

Because Jim Ratcliffe has so much of his time taken up by chaos at Manchester United, it is easy to forget that the Mercedes Formula 1 team is among Ineos' sporting investments too

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84 minutes ago Arne Slot calls for new VAR experiment after Tottenham star Lucas Bergvall avoids red card

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes referee Stuart Atwell should explain why Tottenham matchwinner Lucas Bergvall was not sent off before scoring late on against the Reds

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31 hours ago Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be like seeing your dream home bulldozed

COMMENT BY DOMINIC KING: It felt a bit early for April Fool's Day but, lo and behold, Musk's father, Errol, went on Times Radio on Tuesday afternoon to set out his son's wish.

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13 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer might pave the way for Liverpool £42m surprise in January

The latest Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford's exit may help the dominos fall in favour of rivals Liverpool

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4 hours ago 'Complete goalkeeper' has Manchester United 'at heart' and could offer transfer solution

Man United could be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this month and there is an affordable solution out there they already know very well.

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61 minutes ago Stuart Hogg: Former Scotland captain faces sentencing after admitting to abuse of estranged wife

Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland captain, will face sentencing today over domestic abuse charges

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88 minutes ago Three reasons Ange Postecoglou was WRONG about Lucas Bergvall decision vs Liverpool

Tottenham star Lucas Bergvall was fortunate not to be sent off just minutes before he scored the only goal as Spurs took a first-leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool

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13 hours ago Wayne Rooney backed for major new role at Manchester United to finally unleash £72m signing

Rooney is out of work after being sacked as manager of Plymouth Argyle

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6 hours ago Arsenal transfer briefing: SAMI MOKBEL reveals the latest on Alexander Isak pursuit and the reasons why Gunners did not sign a striker last summer

SAMI MOKBEL: Mikel Arteta has built a superb squad, one that can more than hold its own against the finest in Europe, but it's missing something - a certain magic.

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68 minutes ago Dundee v Rangers injury news: 10 out as Philippe Clement's options decimated for Dens Park clash

Here is the early team news ahead of Dundee vs Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park.

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96 minutes ago Australian Open draw: British debutant Jacob Fearnley handed Nick Kyrgios blockbuster

World No86 will face returning home favourite in first round, provided Kyrgios is fit enough to compete

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14 hours ago Stunning Love Island host beams with pride as footballer son signs pro deal with Ajax

Jaw-dropping Dutch TV personality Sylvie Meis has beamed with pride after her son, Damian van der Vaart, followed in the footsteps of his dad and signed for Ajax

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10 hours ago Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Antonin Kinsky shines on debut as Lucas Bergvall impresses again

Spurs kept a rare clean sheet to give themselves a lead to take to Anfield

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79 minutes ago Man, 72, dies after 'two thieves force way into home to steal booze and assault him'

The home of 72-year-old Stephen Ridgeway was broken into in November and he was assaulted as assailants stole alcohol and mobile phones, and he died a month later in hospital

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97 minutes ago Arne Slot responds as Liverpool rage over Lucas Bergvall goal after red card reprieve

Bergvall avoided a second yellow card two minutes before he struck an 86th-minute winner

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14 hours ago Chelsea have already made £25m transfer move before next Man United purchase

Chelsea and Manchester United have a warm recent history of collaborating on transfers in both the summer and the winter

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10 hours ago Celtic fans go nostalgic with response to Brendan Rodgers rebuke as Kieran Tierney chant gets another airing

Celtic go 16 points clear with victory over Dundee United

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84 minutes ago Green Brigade scallywags get over Celtic fallout with Brendan Rodgers but one ditty is missing from the songbook

There was a tongue in cheek medley of tunes during Dundee Utd win but not one for the boss after Kieran Tierney rebuke

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1 hour ago Ignore the controversy, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham have made one thing clear

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Despite the noise around Lucas Bergvall’s winning goal, the Australian could point to a much-improved performance and evidence that his players are still fighting for him

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15 hours ago ScotRail releases alternative travel plan during improvement works on East Kilbride line

From Saturday, January 25, until Sunday, May 18, no trains will run on the line between East Kilbride and Glasgow Central while engineers work around the clock to deliver major works to modernise the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow.

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11 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur stretchered off pitch after suffering head injury in league cup semi

The midfielder landed awkwardly on the ground attempting to turn the ball towards goal during a corner kick

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1 hour ago Tributes paid to 'beloved brother' killed in Lamborghini crash that left woman fighting for her life in hospital

Humza Bhatti, known by loved ones as Neeko, died after the green Lamborghini Urus he was driving was involved in a collision on the A38 on the outskirts of Derby.

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1 hour ago What channel is Dundee v Rangers? TV details, live stream, team news, referee, VAR

How to watch Dundee v Rangers

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15 hours ago Cyriel Dessers sees Rangers transfer escape route open up as Italian strugglers 'evaluate' bargain buy

The frontman is struggling for regular game time at Ibrox this term

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12 hours ago Manchester City fan cries in court after he 'went too far' at Liverpool away game

Kian Holt was spotted banging on a metal wall and chanting slurs at rival fans 'out of anger'

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2 hours ago Australian Open draw: Novak Djokovic handed monster route as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper learn fate

Djokovic could face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, while Alexander Zverev a possible opponent in the semi-finals and Jannik Sinner on the opposite side of the draw

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1 hour ago 'I took a punch from Tyson Fury – what happened next shows his true colours'

Tyson Fury is a mean punching machine when he is in the ring, but few have seen what he is really like behind the scenes after he is done punching you

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15 hours ago Mason Greenwood's rocketing transfer price could leave Man United with £4.5m hole

Mason Greenwood left Manchester United to join Marseille last summer but the Premier League outfit could still profit from any future move by the player

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12 hours ago Celtic fans troll Brendan Rodgers as they mix up songbook for heroes before final Kieran Tierney nod

The Irishman raged against supporters singing for their one-time superstart left-back

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2 hours ago List of schools closed due to snow, ice and rain as UK hit by icy blast

Overnight on Wednesday, temperatures fell to as low as minus 12C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland

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1 hour ago Ruben Amorim gets his wish after public comments on Man Utd team news leaks

Ruben Amorim called out the source of the public leaks that were leading to his Manchester United team sheets being found on social media - and they have since stopped

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15 hours ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as chief drops hint about target, rivals muscle in on deal and clubs want Bluebird

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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12 hours ago Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Liverpool won 6-3 when these sides met at North London just a few weeks ago

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2 hours ago Russell Brand faces court after being charged by police with driving offences

A police prosecution of Russell Brand is due to be heard by the courts today

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2 hours ago Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Iga Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Ekaterina Alexandrova in first roundCarlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet in last eightEmma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in a challenging but winnable first-round match at the Australian Open after being unable to compete in the opening week of the season due to a back injury.Since travelling to Melbourne, Raducanu has trained normally on the tournament grounds and has looked in good shape during her public training sessions. On Tuesday, Raducanu competed against the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a practice set on Rod Laver Arena, which she won. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Kris Boyd brands Celtic fans 'spoiled' but isn't buying one thing over Kieran Tierney fan chant gripe gripe

The fallout from Rodgers swipe at the fans is rumbling on

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13 hours ago Huge Squid Game blunder spotted as Netflix fans quip 'someone's getting fired'

Fans of Netflix's Squid Game have been buzzing for season two, but after watching one gruesome massacre scene viewers were quick to notice something unusual in the shot

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2 hours ago World's oldest people diet rich in 'superfood' that may slash heart disease risk

Researchers have shed light on the dieting habits of 'Blue Zone' residents in a bid to help people live past 100 years old

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2 hours ago Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first roundCarlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eightEmma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in a challenging but winnable first-round match at the Australian Open after being unable to compete in the opening week of the season due to a back injury.Since travelling to Melbourne, Raducanu has trained normally on the tournament grounds and has looked in good shape during her public training sessions. On Tuesday, Raducanu competed against the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a practice set on Rod Laver Arena, which she won. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Kris Boyd brands Celtic fans 'spoiled' but isn't buying one thing over Kieran Tierney fan chant gripe

The fallout from Rodgers swipe at the fans is rumbling on

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14 hours ago Cardiff City chief lays out January transfer strategy and tells fans what will happen

Mehmet Dalman has outlined what the club are looking to do in the January transfer window

Sport

2 hours ago California fires live: sixth wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles as five people killed and landmarks threatened

Evacuations ordered from Hollywood Hills due to new Sunset fire, as fire crews battle to contain destructive blazesFull report: overwhelmed firefighters struggle to contain blazesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Rising British star set for blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios

Jacob Fearnley was ranked outside the world’s top 600 last year but has qualified for the Australian Open for the first time

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16 hours ago Popular Welsh rugby club boss suffers two heart attacks and a stroke at 38 after workout

Ryan Thomas, 38, has battled against the odds to survive after his heart stopped for an hour

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14 hours ago Arsenal vs Manchester United could have empty seats after FA Cup ticket row

FA Cup clash at risk of having 1,000 empty seats due to row over United’s ticket allocation

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3 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur shares update with fans after injury scare in Tottenham's Carabao Cup win

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has taken to social media to confirm to fans that he is okay after a terrifying injury scare in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool

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2 hours ago How to watch Real Madrid vs Mallorca: TV channel and live stream for Spanish Super Cup today

Spanish champions looking to book spot in Sunday’s final

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18 hours ago Liam Payne’s cause of death confirmed after One Direction star’s Buenos Aries hotel balcony fall

Pop singer died aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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15 hours ago When is Australian Open 2025? Dates, schedule, British players, how to watch, prize money and latest odds

A new year brings a new tennis season and it is about to kick into gear as the world’s best battle it out at the Australian Open.

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3 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur issues health update after Tottenham star taken to hospital for injury

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has taken to social media to confirm to fans that he is okay after a terrifying injury scare in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool

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