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• US soccer superstar Christian Pulisic breaks his silence on Sydney Sweeney dating rumors29 December 2025, 3:12 am
  During the week, multiple reports emerged online which suggested that the USMNT international and the 'Christy' actress had been dating in recent months.
  
• The secrets behind Man City's title resurgence: How French rap, home truths and trips to Miami Beach helped Pep Guardiola banish 'the fog' around the Etihad29 December 2025, 2:06 am
  The Club World Cup represented a failure for City last summer - but it has also acted as a foundation for an ascent back to challenging for the title.
  
• Man United star continues sensational AFCON campaign with stunning strike for Ivory Coast - as in-form man faces off against Red Devils team-mate in Morocco 28 December 2025, 11:41 pm
  Neither side could find a winner and the match ended level, with both teams expected to qualify for the last 16 in a blow to United and Ruben Amorim.
  
• THE HEAT IS ON: Luke McCowan issues title warning to league leaders Hearts as Celtic hit their stride28 December 2025, 10:49 pm
  Luke McCowan has warned league leaders Hearts that Celtic now have them firmly in their sights after securing back-to-back wins for the first time under new manager Wilfried Nancy.
  
• Former Premier League boss is sacked by struggling League One side28 December 2025, 10:12 pm
  He was given a five-and-a-half year contract in February 2024 but was relegated to League Two after two wins in 17 matches.
  
• Liverpool plot £65m Antoine Semenyo heist: Man City set meeting with Bournemouth star's representatives in next 24 HOURS with Cherries braced for an approach from Anfield in dramatic twist28 December 2025, 9:51 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Semenyo scored a consolation during the crushing 4-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday and is set to leave the Cherries in the January transfer window.
  
• Man United flop hits brace for new club and picks up Man of the Match prize in another strong showing - as he eclipses last season's goal tally in 20 FEWER games28 December 2025, 9:38 pm
  The player recently aimed a thinly-veiled dig at United after winning his first trophy with his new club.
  
• Celtic show interest in Hibs midfielder Josh Mulligan as Edinburgh club prepare to fend off bids28 December 2025, 9:04 pm
  Celtic are among the growing list of clubs showing an interest in highly-rated Hibs midfielder Josh Mulligan.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo hints at return to Europe: Footballer, 40, provides new update on his future as he insists he WILL reach 1,000 career goals after picking up another award28 December 2025, 9:01 pm
  Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible return to Europe as he reiterated his ambition to reach 1,000 goals.
  
• The Review: Bored Aberdeen fans need Jimmy Thelin's side to show more character28 December 2025, 8:26 pm
  More often than not, a team is moulded in its manager's image, sculpted in such a way that it represents his personality.
  
• Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Archie Gray lift the pressure on Thomas Frank as Spurs win with performance that sums up their identity crisis, writes MATT BARLOW28 December 2025, 7:59 pm
  MATT BARLOW: Archie Gray scored the goal to lift Tottenham spirits as they ended a year of conflicting emotions with the sort of performance to sum up their identity crisis.
  
• What Man United's players REALLY think of Ruben Amorim's 'not so clever' rants: Christian Eriksen lifts the lid on 'weird' life at the club - and how manager's interviews 'don't help us at all'28 December 2025, 7:16 pm
  Amorim made a splash upon his arrival in Manchester not just for his playing philosophy and commitment to his 3-4-3 formation, but for his willingness to be candid in the press.
  
• Crystal Palace vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as Thomas Frank's side secure much-needed win on the road as set-piece woes continue for hosts28 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Crystal Palace welcome Tottenham to Selhurst Park, with Matt Barlow reporting from the grounds. 
  
• How genius Unai Emery is proving good old fashioned coaching trumps throwing money at a wall like Chelsea, writes OLIVER HOLT28 December 2025, 6:57 pm
  OLIVER HOLT: Enzo Maresca could only watch as his opposite number, Unai Emery, made a flurry of second half substitutions that changed the game, and took all the plaudits.
  
• After their derby-day letdown in Leith, Hearts have to make winning a habit again before laying out the welcome mat for title rivals28 December 2025, 6:10 pm
  Derek McInnes came close to admitting it when combing over the debris from an explosive and exhilarating Edinburgh derby, so let's take things a step further and say what needs to be said.