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• Donald Trump's World Cup chief orders Congo team to isolate in Ebola 'bubble' before arriving in US amid deadly virus outbreak22 May 2026, 6:54 pm
  Congo were recently forced to cancel a pre-World Cup training camp in their capital city, Kinshasa, weeks before they are due to travel to the United States due to the Ebola outbreak.
  
• Thomas Tuchel explains his World Cup squad: The damning reasons why Cole Palmer was snubbed, how England boss was surprised by Harry Maguire's 'unnecessary' reaction - and why Phil Foden's omission 'hurt'22 May 2026, 6:41 pm
  The Manchester United defender fired back, saying he was left 'shocked and gutted' by the decision, while his mother Zoe labelled it 'disgraceful'.
  
• Who are Neil Lennon's likely lads and can they make history for Dunfermline by shocking Celtic at Hampden?22 May 2026, 6:04 pm
  Young, gifted and black and white: that just about sums up the Dunfermline side who will go up against Celtic in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.
  
• Neil Lennon comfortable in the role of party pooper as he attempts to deny his long-time mentor Martin O'Neill a potential fairy-tale farewell22 May 2026, 6:03 pm
  The genesis of Neil Lennon's relationship with Martin O'Neill can be traced all the way back to a dingy flat in Cheshire some 30 years ago.
  
• Thomas Tuchel admits Southampton's 'Spygate' storm has him on high alert ahead of the World Cup - as England boss vows to be 'as private as possible' at Kansas City training camp22 May 2026, 6:00 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: Thomas Tuchel has revealed that England will build protection at their Kansas City base to keep out prying eyes in light of the Spygate scandal.
  
• Pep Guardiola's daughter gives never-before-seen insight into departing Man City boss behind the scenes - from swigging vodka in a nightclub to chanting in his office with Jack Grealish22 May 2026, 5:50 pm
  Guardiola's daughter Maria, who has been alongside him during multiple triumphs at the club, posted a series of memories on Instagram following confirmation of his departure.
  
• Robbo would be looking down on us at Hampden... he'd be having a fag and saying, 'Isn't this extraordinary?'... Martin O'Neill pays tribute to former assistant John Robertson ahead of Scottish Cup final clash with Neil Lennon22 May 2026, 5:39 pm
  The story of this season's Scottish Cup has already been coloured by feelings of profound sadness and a sense of grief.
  
• Liverpool work on deal to sign highly-rated 17-year-old midfielder who has already drawn comparisons to Brazil legend Kaka - as they look to steal a march on interested Chelsea and Bayern Munich22 May 2026, 5:37 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Atletico Nacional has also been tracked by Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
  
• Thomas Tuchel CONFIRMS his leaked England World Cup squad as Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer in being left at home in brutal culling of the big names22 May 2026, 5:20 pm
  Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the leak of his England World Cup squad was correct - with a series of big-name stars axed for this summer's trip to the United States.
  
• 'He's got a great football brain, just like Kenny Dalglish': Ian Rush, John Terry and more who know Mohamed Salah best reveal the secrets of his rise to an 'all-time Liverpool great' via yoga, cappuccinos in Italy... and a Terry rollocking!22 May 2026, 5:01 pm
  Mohamed Salah takes his final Anfield bow on Sunday, departing as one of the Premier League's all-time greats. Here, those who have been part of his journey talk about the man and the player.
  
• Pep Guardiola finally confirms he is QUITTING Man City and will leave the Premier League after 10 years - with Enzo Maresca ready to take over22 May 2026, 3:44 pm
  Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed that he is bringing an end to his illustrious decade in charge of Manchester City this weekend.
  
• 'Can the King not step in?': Angry England fans hit out at Thomas Tuchel's leaked World Cup squad with Three Lions boss set to confirm controversial snubs of Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer22 May 2026, 3:20 pm
  Furious England fans have blasted Thomas Tuchel with the Three Lions boss set to confirm his controversial selections for this summer's World Cup today.
  
• England World Cup squad announcement: Thomas Tuchel's squad - and three surprise additions to training camp - confirmed as Jack Gaughan responds to YOUR comments on controversial selections22 May 2026, 3:20 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.
  
• Thomas Tuchel admits he HASN'T picked England's '26 most talented players' for the World Cup and axed big names including Harry Maguire to have an 'unselfish' team22 May 2026, 3:20 pm
  England boss Thomas Tuchel says the England squad he is taking to the World Cup are those who are 'unselfish' and '100 per cent committed' rather than the most-talented.
  
• Revealed: How Arsenal star Mikel Merino's injury was so bad he had to use a mobility scooter for TWO MONTHS - before recovering in time for the Champions League final22 May 2026, 2:05 pm
  Mikel Merino has emotionally opened up about his injury hell which involved him using a mobility scooter for two months to get around Arsenal's training ground.