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• Aussie footy star Josh Cavallo who made history by coming out as gay accuses 'homophobic' club of forcing him out over his sexuality13 January 2026, 3:20 am
  Josh Cavallo has sensationally claimed the reason he was frozen out at Adelaide United had nothing to do with football.
  
• Conor Gallagher given permission to fly to London to complete £34.7m move to Tottenham as Thomas Frank's side gazump Premier League rivals Aston Vlla amid midfield injury crisis12 January 2026, 11:57 pm
  SIMON JONES: Spurs began exploring the market for a midfielder after discovering that Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to miss most of the season with a hamstring injury.
  
• BBC told to modernise 'outdated' Wimbledon: All England Club urge broadcaster to revamp coverage - including 'out of touch' presenters - with contract up for renewal in 202712 January 2026, 11:45 pm
  The BBC, which first aired radio coverage from Wimbledon 100 years ago, will see its current broadcast deal end after the 2027 tournament.
  
• Wayne Rooney opens the door to Man United return as legend says he WOULD join Michael Carrick's backroom staff if asked - after former team-mates partied together in Barbados last week12 January 2026, 11:45 pm
  Carrick is likely to be appointed as the club's interim manager until the end of the season within the next 48 hours, Daily Mail Sport understands, after Ruben Amorim was axed a week ago.
  
• Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley: Reds extend unbeaten run to ELEVEN games but here's why it will NOT be a surprise if problems lurk around the corner for Arne Slot, writes IAN LADYMAN12 January 2026, 11:39 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool continue to look a most unconvincing football team and if greater difficulties are not around the corner, it will be a surprise.
  
• Dominik Szoboszlai accused of a lack of 'respect' by furious Barnsley manager after bizarre backheel gaffe in FA Cup win - as Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals he will hold talks with star over 'weird choice'12 January 2026, 11:36 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: The Merseysiders were leading Barnsley 2-0 and cruising when Szoboszlai tried to backheelthe ball to his goalkeeper in front of the Kop towards the end of the first-half.
  
• Xabi Alonso SACKED by Real Madrid: Club legend dismissed after just seven months in charge following Spanish Super Cup defeat by Barcelona - with former Liverpool team-mate set to take charge12 January 2026, 11:31 pm
  Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has been sacked less than 24 hours after losing the Spanish Supercup final to Barcelona.
  
• Rangers appoint Jim Gillespie as successor to Patrick Stewart... and he vows to bring success to the club as new CEO12 January 2026, 11:28 pm
  Jim Gillespie has vowed to bring success to Rangers after being named as the club's new chief executive.
  
• Which save was better? Dens Park heroics may have trumped Craig Gordon's Wearside wonder12 January 2026, 11:28 pm
  FOR a man who recently celebrated his 43rd birthday, Craig Gordon is well-versed in defying the laws of time. But, at Dens Park on Sunday afternoon, he also seemed to defy the basic laws of physics.
  
• The time for talk is over - Newcastle's Saudi owners must make 2026 the year of proof not promises and invest off the field to turbocharge the club's progress, writes CRAIG HOPE12 January 2026, 10:49 pm
  When Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners completed their takeover in 2008, they set about building a new football club.
  
• Spurs agree £34.7m fee with Atletico for Conor Gallagher, Lucas Paqueta wants to quit West Ham for Brazil and MLS side's surprise £13.4m move: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH12 January 2026, 10:44 pm
  Spurs are progressing in talks to finalise the signing of left-back Souza from Santos but one of their players is keen on more regular game time and pushing for a move away.
  
• Inside Marcus Rashford's incredible new life in Barcelona: Exiled Man United star is in his 'happy place' after Ruben Amorim row and has already got his hands on a trophy - so, why would he want to return to Old Trafford?12 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  With Ruben Amorimnow in Manchester United's rear view, there are a number of players in the squad who might not be begrudged the right to pop the champagne.
  
• Liverpool vs Barnsley - FA Cup third round RECAP: All the reaction as Arne Slot's side advance to fourth round after Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike goals12 January 2026, 10:29 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool host Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup at Anfield.
  
• From the sublime to the ridiculous: Dominik Szoboszlai's 'arrogant' howler gifts Barnsley goal - after giving Liverpool lead with thunderbolt in FA Cup moment to forget12 January 2026, 9:16 pm
  The Reds were heavy favourites going into the game against their League One opposition, and things started to go to plan in the opening 10 minutes when Szoboszlai let fly from range.
  
• Kylian Mbappe is first Real Madrid star to break silence after Xabi Alonso's sacking - as club legend is dismissed amid reports of a rift with players12 January 2026, 9:12 pm
  Kylian Mbappe was the first Real Madrid player to pay tribute to former boss Xabi Alonso after his sacking on Monday.