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• 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 selections23 May 2026, 1:48 am
  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.
  
• THE SALAH FILES, Part 5: Scorched Earth. How Mo Salah set 'fire' to his Liverpool farewell, why he was so furious with Arne Slot, the men who masterminded his exit... and an ominous warning for what comes next23 May 2026, 1:46 am
  It was an explosive interview. The faces of some hardened hacks will never be forgotten as they returned to the media room looking like they had just come home from months at war.
  
• PEP AND MAN CITY - THE UNTOLD DECADE, Part 5: The Great Reinventor. JACK GAUGHAN reveals the reason Guardiola stayed one more year, how close City came to signing Lionel Messi and the epic parting gift the manager leaves behind23 May 2026, 1:45 am
  There was simply a recognition that Guardiola could not leave City in this state. Changes had to come. This was to become the final recycle job of Guardiola's City.
  
• A car crash, being held at gunpoint, an AWOL captain, the never-ending list of hapless mistakes... and why they didn't act in January: This is the inside story of Tottenham's worst season in half a century23 May 2026, 1:00 am
  Spurs will finish at best 17th, the same as last season, which at the time seemed to be an anomaly but might be a trend. It doesn't help the mood when Arsenal are crowned champions.
  
• Pastures new for Pep! Guardiola wastes no time moving out of his Manchester apartment DAYS BEFORE his Man City swansong - with outgoing boss confirming Sunday will be his final game22 May 2026, 11:21 pm
  Hours after Man City confirmed Guardiola's departure - revealed by Daily Mail Sport on Monday - removal men were seen taking belongings away from his Manchester apartment.
  
• Manchester United continue talks with Atalanta for £35m Brazil midfielder after star's big move to Spanish giants breaks down22 May 2026, 10:47 pm
  He is keen to join and has long been identified as a player of interest by United. He may also be more achievable than some of their other midfield targets because of inflated valuations.
  
• Chelsea agree to sign former Brighton star from sister club Strasbourg - marking the 13th deal between the two BlueCo clubs since start of last season22 May 2026, 9:49 pm
  The defender, who has been playing as a midfielder, would become the second player to join Chelsea this summer, with Emanuel Emegha having already agreed a move.
  
• Neil Lennon insists his Dunfermline side have nothing to be scared of against 'fallible' Celtic in Scottish Cup final22 May 2026, 9:44 pm
  Neil Lennon insists his Dunfermline team will show no fear as they bid to defy the odds and cause a huge Scottish Cup shock against Celtic at Hampden this afternoon.
  
• Daizen Maeda has surpassed Kyogo Furuhashi's achievements at Celtic, claims former Parkhead star22 May 2026, 9:44 pm
  Former Celtic forward Simon Donnelly believes Daizen Maeda has now surpassed Kyogo Furuhashi in terms of the legacy he will leave at the club.
  
• 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, 9:40 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.
  
• What Thomas Tuchel's reasoning for selecting Ivan Toney revealed about his World Cup plan - and why England's spine must perform to achieve their goal, writes IAN LADYMAN22 May 2026, 9:34 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: Those who have followed Tuchel's England through qualifying, this is a national coach sticking to patterns, beliefs and benchmarks he set out on the very first day in the role.
  
• Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah's bombshell post and reveals how he will remember departing star - as manager insists he still has backing of Liverpool's dressing room22 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Salah is poised to bid farewell to Anfield on Sunday, and the forward caused debate this week when he made an indirect dig at Slot's footballing style and how standards have slipped.
  
• 'I would LOVE to keep West Ham in the league': Everton boss David Moyes admits he has extra motivation ahead of huge clash with Tottenham in final-day relegation battle22 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  An Everton win in north London would give a huge help to the Hammers, though Nuno Espirito Santo 's side would also need to beat Leeds to pull off a great escape.
  
• Donald Trump's World Cup chief orders Congo team to isolate in Ebola 'bubble' before arriving in US amid deadly virus outbreak22 May 2026, 7:18 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'.