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• Inside the Arsenal 'Bible Boys' group: Noni Madueke opens up on the power of religion in their squad, their prayer habits - and how it's fuelling the Gunners' Premier League title charge5 December 2025, 12:04 pm
  Arsenal winger Noni Madueke says he and nine of his team-mates pray together and go through bible scripture before matches - and that it's giving them a 'massive boost' on the pitch.
  
• Jesse Lingard terminates contract with South Korean club to pursue a 'new challenge as former Man United star is hailed as a 'symbol' for the K League5 December 2025, 12:01 pm
  Lingard, who is set to make his final appearance for the club in the AFC Champions League next week against Melbourne City, has thanked fans an 'unforgettable experience'.
  
• 'I can't sleep': Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai admits sleepless nights amid club's nightmare defence of Premier League title5 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  Szoboszlai didn't try and sugarcoat the situation and he wasn't interested in some attempts to look for positives, such as only being a few points away from the Champions League places.
  
• Stats boffins reveal favourites to win the World Cup ahead of draw for 2026 tournament - and name the three nations with NO chance of winning next summer5 December 2025, 11:56 am
  Stats boffins Opta have unveiled their first set of predictions for the World Cup, outlining the favourite for the tournament and three teams who are deemed to have no chance of lifting the trophy.
  
• Ruben Amorim 'frustrated and angry' over Man United's competitiveness after late West Ham equaliser saw Red Devils blow another chance to challenge top four5 December 2025, 11:48 am
  Amorim revealed his frustration at a lack of competitiveness shown by his side in the second half, after Man United dropped points for the second straight home match.
  
• Is the USA ready to host the World Cup? Insiders reveal to MIKE KEEGAN how ICE raids are 'targeting' football matches, the truth about Donald Trump's threats to cause chaos and the 'ring of steel' ready to defend stadiums from crowd trouble5 December 2025, 11:47 am
  America is gearing up to welcome the world inside its borders for the biggest sporting event on the planet. At the same time, America is using football as an opportunity to kick people out.
  
• Roy Keane tears into 'frightened' Man United: Former captain hits out at lack of standards after drab draw with West Ham - as Gary Neville criticises failure to kill teams off under Ruben Amorim5 December 2025, 11:47 am
  Roy Keane has accused Man United of being 'frightened' to make the most of their opportunities and kill off games in a heavily critical assessment after their drab draw to West Ham.
  
• How Donald Trump's last football draw infuriated Sir Alex Ferguson: The story behind future President pulling out the balls for 1991 Rumbelows Cup, despite knowing 'NOTHING' about soccer5 December 2025, 11:24 am
  Back in 1991, Trump was called upon to help with the draw with the fifth round of the Rumbelows Cup - English Football's League Cup , then sponsored by an electronics company.
  
• What time will the games be on? Which are the standout stadiums? And why England are likely to avoid Spain, France and Argentina until the latter stages - everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup before today's draw5 December 2025, 11:19 am
  Football's premium event rolls around once again in six months and this time it's the United States, Canada and Mexico where millions of fans will be flocking.
  
• Your ULTIMATE guide to the 2026 World Cup draw: Our unmissable run-down of EVERY team, how it all works, what to expect from the glamorous showpiece in Washington DC... and England's dream and nightmare draws5 December 2025, 11:17 am
  This is the biggest World Cup yet, one set amid the political machinations of Donald Trump and the awkward posturing of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
  
• When World Cup draws go wrong: FIFA forgot their own rules in 1982, Sepp Blatter's struggles to control Robin Williams and those 'hot and cold balls' claims5 December 2025, 11:00 am
  Ahead of the Friday's star-studded event in Washington, Daily Mail Sport takes a look back at a couple of occasions when FIFA's World Cup draws have not gone to plan.
  
• Revealed: England's dream and nightmare 2026 World Cup groups as Three Lions and Thomas Tuchel await draw in Washington5 December 2025, 10:19 am
  England have already secured the benefit of being confirmed in pot one in the draw, alongside most of the favourites and the tournament co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  
• Ruben Amorim is accused of 'BULLS***' and 'ruining' Kobbie Mainoo by Paul Scholes: Man United legend calls for homegrown star to quit team who 'can't control a game' while he sits on bench5 December 2025, 9:53 am
  The United legend, 51, launched the furious rebuttal after Amorim said he considers Mainoo 'a starter just like the other players' despite having started him just once all season.
  
• Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs5 December 2025, 7:00 am
  This weekend's games begin on Saturday lunchtime with Aston Villa v Arsenal - a tricky trip for the table-toppers as they look to maintain, or even improve on, their five-point lead over Manchester City.
  
• Trump allowed to speak at glitzy World Cup draw as soccer chiefs prepare to hand him peace prize5 December 2025, 5:31 am
  The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC is just down the road from the White House. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, President Trump will have a major role.