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• The SFA have made Steve Clarke BULLETPROOF by handing him new deal now. They have divorced him from any accountability if things go wrong for Scotland in this World Cup29 May 2026, 5:27 pm
  As he prepares to embark on Scotland's first World Cup campaign in 28 years, Steve Clarke will fly out to America with a shiny new four-year contract tucked away in his hand luggage.
  
• Luis Enrique reveals why PSG have MORE motivation than Arsenal to win Champions League ahead of crunch final showdown29 May 2026, 5:24 pm
  ISAAN KHAN IN BUDAPEST: The defending champions go into the final in Budapest full of confidence having beaten the north London club at the semi-final stage last season.
  
• Barcelona DELAY unveiling of £70m signing Anthony Gordon after the winger completes his medical ahead of mega-move from Newcastle29 May 2026, 5:12 pm
  The 25-year-old has passed his medical and was set to be revealed as a Barca player at 12:30 BST on Friday, but has been made to wait a number of hours for the news to be announced.
  
• PAOLO DI CANIO 30 YEARS ON: How maverick Italian switched the San Siro for Celtic and mixed blinding talent with brooding tantrums... and left an indelible mark on Parkhead club via golden boots, strops and a shark's head!29 May 2026, 4:13 pm
  It is 30 years since Hurricane Paolo reached these shores. It caused mayhem, bouts of self-destruction and some brilliant, redeeming moments of genius.
  
• England's stance on 'concerning' measles risk at World Cup revealed - with the United States on track for its worst year in DECADES29 May 2026, 3:38 pm
  The United States is on track for its worst measles eruption in decades this year and the situation has been flagged among other advice to all 48 national teams competing.
  
• Brazil legend Cafu reveals how Arsenal CAN beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final29 May 2026, 2:47 pm
  Brazilian legend Cafu believes Arsenal have the power to hurt Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final. Cafu, 55, told Daily Mail Sport that Mikel Arteta's side are 'really dangerous'.
  
• How Arsenal's punishing season stacks up against PSG - and why it could spell trouble for the Gunners in their bid to win a first-ever Champions League trophy in Budapest29 May 2026, 2:32 pm
  Can a game be lost before it has even been played, you wonder? Frankly, based on this season's statistics, Arsenal are not just underdogs tomorrow in Budapest, but they are already sunk.
  
• Kieran Trippier, 35, agrees two-year deal with Wolves as they look for ex-Newcastle man to set standards in 'big refresh' ahead of their push for a Premier League return29 May 2026, 2:31 pm
  The 35-year-old has now verbally agreed a two-year contract with the option of a third. Wolves see him as someone who can be a leader and mentor for the dressing room, and he will now have a medical.
  
• Chelsea to bring back outcast Nicolas Jackson, 24, after Bayern Munich loan and give him chance to impress new boss Xabi Alonso...and his contract still has SEVEN years to run29 May 2026, 2:31 pm
  With Enzo Maresca no longer at Chelsea, there is now the possibility that Jackson will stay and play for Alonso. However, the Blues have already received queries from several suitors.
  
• It's official: football fans want to KEEP VAR in the Premier League, says new poll29 May 2026, 1:49 pm
  Introduced in the 2019-20 season, VAR remains a hot-button issue, with Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham saying recently he wants it removed entirely.
  
• Atletico Madrid consider move for £46.5m Man City star Tijjani Reijnders - as they wait on response from Bernardo Silva amid transfer battle with Barcelona29 May 2026, 11:40 am
  Netherlands international Reijnders joined City a year ago in a £46.5m move from AC Milan and went on to make 47 appearances as he claimed two trophies in his first season.
  
• Ibrahima Konate's exit is yet another kick in the teeth for Liverpool - and now more may follow him. No wonder sources tell LEWIS STEELE that Virgil van Dijk is so upset with the constant stream of departing stars29 May 2026, 11:03 am
  The summer transfer window felt similar to a must-win game for Liverpool and, by losing Ibrahima Konate before we are even in June, it feels like they've gone 1-0 down in the first minute.
  
• Ibrahima Konate to LEAVE Liverpool: French star fails to agree new contract with Anfield chiefs after talks collapse29 May 2026, 10:04 am
  The French international, whose contract expires on July 1, arrived on Merseyside in 2021 and has been a key part of Liverpool's defence under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.
  
• Spain defender reveals tragic details of his five-year-old sister's death before being left out of World Cup squad29 May 2026, 9:53 am
  He was one of Spain's stand-out stars as they stormed to the 2024 European Championship title but he has been left out of Luis de la Fuente's side for this tournament.
  
• 'It was horrible... I'd bought tickets for all my family, everyone was there': ROBERT PIRES reveals his pain 20 years on from Champions League final loss, why Mikel Arteta's side have the Invincibles' 'DNA' and the key to toppling PSG29 May 2026, 9:15 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ISAAN KHAN: The scars of Arsenal 's only previous European Cup final still haunt Robert Pires 20 years on. They are wounds which have never fully healed.