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• Robin Smith dead at 62: Former team-mate breaks down in tears on radio as he reveals death of 'The Judge' after struggles with alcohol and depression2 December 2025, 10:27 am
  A tearful Kevan James, who played for Hampshire with Smith in the late 1980s and early '90s, made the 'horrible' announcement on Solent News this morning.
  
• Mikel Arteta delivers cryptic four-man injury update as he hints key Arsenal star is likely to miss Brentford clash2 December 2025, 10:27 am
  The key first-team star travelled with the Gunners to Stamford Bridge for the 1-1 draw against Chelsea , but was not in the squad due to picking up a knock in training.
  
• Matildas boss compares Australian soccer to 'two seagulls fighting over a hot chip'2 December 2025, 10:08 am
  The Matildas boss is sick and tired of an aspect of Australian soccer - and he has made a passionate plea to fans.
  
• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney owned Wrexham handed £18m government grants to boost stadium redevelopment despite Hollywood backing2 December 2025, 10:00 am
  Both the council and Welsh Government have backed a £25million regeneration project but it was not known that the majority of the state aid would go directly to the club.
  
• Arne Slot admits Mohamed Salah was 'not happy' at being dropped for win over West Ham - and reveals the day Liverpool star will leave for Africa Cup of Nations2 December 2025, 9:55 am
  The Liverpool talisman was among the substitutes as Slot's side attempted to turn around their alarming run of form, having lost nine of their last 12 matches prior to the weekend.
  
• Under-fire Thomas Frank infuriates Tottenham fans as he claims they HAVEN'T EARNED their big expectations - and suggests they can't compete in cups... just six months after winning one!2 December 2025, 8:24 am
  Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has again risked infuriating fans by insisting the club have not earned the right to serious expectations. 
  
• Newcastle star in line to make debut as it is revealed he will miss AFCON in boost for Eddie Howe2 December 2025, 1:22 am
  Meanwhile, new CEO David Hopkinson says the club are still not close to making a final decision on whether to stay at St James' Park or move to a new stadium on Leazes Park.
  
• Nice stars - including former Chelsea player - take legal action after being attacked by their OWN FANS as club owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe descends into chaos following defeat2 December 2025, 12:01 am
  When the Nice team bus arrived back at the club's training ground on Sunday night after the side's 3-1 defeat by Lorient, around 400 angry supporters were there waiting for the players and staff.
  
• Revealed: Enzo Maresca's masterplan to hold out with 10 men against Arsenal - Chelsea's half-time tactical shift that learned from past mistakes, why Pedro Neto swapped wings and how he justified hooking Estevao Willian2 December 2025, 12:00 am
  After Moises Caicedo's red card, Enzo Maresca consulted his assistants to discuss who to sacrifice in light of losing a midfield general. The consensus? Don't change. Get to half-time then tweak.
  
• Premier League's major AFCON boost: FIFA grants clubs an extra week to keep stars before the tournament - with Liverpool and Man United set to benefit1 December 2025, 11:53 pm
  Daily Mail Sport understands teams will not have to release their players until December 15 - seven days later than the initial deadline.
  
• Thomas Frank believes Tottenham's new ownership regime WILL show faith amid difficult run - as under-fire Spurs boss doubles down on 'not true fans' comment and backs Guglielmo Vicario after 'unacceptable' booing1 December 2025, 11:17 pm
  MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank expects Tottenham's new ownership regime to grant him the time required to build success to last and win over dissenting supporters.
  
• Enzo Maresca's distasteful Chelsea players need to grow up, stats that shame Lucas Paqueta - and naming season's STRANGEST signing at £20m: IAN LADYMAN on my Premier League Weekend1 December 2025, 11:13 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: The way his players rolled around on the turf at the Bridge, it's hard to tell who is really hurt, who is a little bit hurt and who just needs to grow up a bit.
  
• Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati to undergo surgery on broken leg - and faces race against time for Spain's World Cup qualifier with England in April1 December 2025, 10:31 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: Three-time Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati is set to undergo surgery after fracturing her leg in training while on international duty with Spain.
  
• Enzo Maresca's young guns rise to the occasion in the big games, while Man City possess title race know-how: Rating the runners and riders to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title1 December 2025, 10:29 pm
  It was more than two decades ago during the iconic Invincible season that Arsenal last lifted the Premier League trophy.
  
• Home banker as SFA agree deal for national stadium to be renamed 'Barclays Hampden'1 December 2025, 10:09 pm
  The SFA's coffers will be further boosted by a 'multi-million pound' deal for the naming rights of the national stadium.