12 h. ago Mo Diomande hands Rangers festive fixture boost as Ivory Coast leave star out of AFCON squad

The midfielder will now be available for Danny Rohl over Christmas and New Year after missing out on a call up

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13 h. ago Wilfried Zaha handed surprise Ivory Coast recall ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Zaha won two England caps before switching international allegiance to the country of his birth

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13 h. ago How Man United could line up after AFCON trio depart for tournament

Manchester United will soon be without Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui when the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in a couple of weeks

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14 h. ago Will Mohamed Salah play against Brighton? Arne Slot responds in new interview after Liverpool axe

Premier League clash at Anfield will be last Egypt star can play in before heading off to Africa Cup of Nations

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15 h. ago African nation ‘angry’ after Fifa ruling throws Afcon plans into disarray

The Africa Cup of Nations is due to start on 21 December, with players only needing to be released by their clubs on 15 December

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39 h. ago Spalletti splits Napoli and Højlund downs Juve: welcome to Serie A Bizarro World | Nicky Bandini

Club legends in opposing dugouts, Turin giants as underdogs against the juggernaut Partenopei it was a weird night at the MaradonaThe man with the Napoli tattoo was met with hostile whistles on his return to the Stadio Maradona. Luciano Spalletti had the club’s emblem inked on to his arm, together with a Scudetto badge, after leading the Partenopei to their third Serie A title in 2023. The design made it appear as though someone had torn into his flesh, revealing his true essence, a connection more than just skin deep.But then he accepted the manager’s job at Juventus. For many Napoli supporters this was the ultimate sin, joining the club they hate the most. From others there was a measure of understanding. Spalletti had been out of work for four months after being sacked by the Italian national team in the middle of an ailing World Cup qualifying campaign. The opportunity to succeed Igor Tudor in Turin at the end of October was a chance to get his career back on track. Continue rea...

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41 h. ago Rangers and Hearts duo to miss key matches as African Cup of Nations call ups confirmed

Ibrox and Tynecastle pair set to miss Scottish Premiership fixtures

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43 h. ago World Cup match dedicated to Pride will feature two nations where homosexuality is ILLEGAL

MIKE KEEGAN: A dedicated Pride match at the World Cup will feature two countries in which homosexuality is illegal.

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2 d. ago 13 players could switch allegiances and represent new nations at Rugby World Cup

The pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been confirmed but several stars could switch nationalities ahead of the tournament

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3 d. ago Africa Cup of Nations shunted into margins as greedy game finds no room at top table | Jonathan Wilson

So long as the Premier League invests in its players and Fifa pays it lip service, the continent’s flagship tournament will always struggle to fit inPerhaps attitudes are not quite as parochial as they once were, but it remains true that, in England at least, the Africa Cup of Nations is discussed less as a tournament in its own right than in terms of what it means for the Premier League.There will be the usual harrumphing about why the tournament is played in the middle of our season, but the Confederation of African Football has tried to satisfy European clubs only to be thwarted by Fifa and the increasing demands of the calendar. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony

The time and venue for every match at the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer has now been revealed

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3 d. ago Marcus Rashford handed surprise new Man United role as Barcelona transfer decision awaits

Marcus Rashford has been labelled a club 'legend' by Manchester United as the 28-year-old closes in on a departure from Old Trafford

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3 d. ago World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland to learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony

The time and venue for every match at the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer will be revealed today after Rio Ferdinand helmed a complicated draw

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4 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw live: England and Scotland handed dangerous opponents after chaotic ceremony

Rio Ferdinand helmed a complicated draw for the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer

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4 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw in FULL as England and Scotland discover opponents

England and Scotland have already booked their place at the World Cup where they could be joined by more of the home nations - and they now know their group stage opponents.

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4 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: Donald Trump pulls out USA with host nations placed in groups... so who will England, USA and Scotland play?

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog of the 2026 World Cup draw as England, Scotland and co are set to learn their group stage opponents from extravagant showpiece in Washington DC. 

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4 d. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup stadium guide: Inside each of the 16 arenas in USA, Canada and Mexico

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us , and all 48 nations will be keen to find out where they will be playing across the United States, Canada and Mexico

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4 d. ago Manchester United set for double injury boost against Wolves after new update

Ruben Amorim still unsure when exactly Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations

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4 d. ago World Cup draw LIVE: Latest updates as England and Scotland discover opponents

England and Scotland are among the nations who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will be in attendance in the United States to discover their fate next year

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5 d. ago Yaya Toure reignites feud with 'snake' Pep Guardiola in incredible rant

Manchester City favourite Yaya Toure has launched a fresh attack on Pep Guardiola, who coached the iconic Ivory Coast midfielder both at The Etihad and at Barcelona

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