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• Revealed: The unseen Arsenal dark arts and why they're far more widespread than you realise - and why they go unpunished30 May 2026, 1:00 am
  One reason - alongside their superb defenders - why Arsenal have such a phenomenal backline is that they are better than anyone at stopping attacks at source, by means fair or foul. Certainly the latter.
  
• Ryan Christie insists Scotland have a point to prove at 2026 World Cup as midfielder opens up on Euros regrets29 May 2026, 11:35 pm
  Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie insists the squad will have a 'chip on their shoulder' during the World Cup after failing to fire a shot in the last two Euro campaigns.
  
• Manager Steve Clarke backs Scotland to kick on and become World Cup regulars as long-term vision revealed29 May 2026, 11:34 pm
  Steve Clarke is confident he can oversee an evolution of Scotland's squad after signing a new contract to remain as manager until 2030.
  
• Cristian Volpato drops World Cup stunner, choosing to represent Australia over Italy on the eve of the tournament29 May 2026, 10:35 pm
  In a sensational turn of events, Cristian Volpato will head to the United States to link up with the Socceroos just two weeks out from the World Cup
  
• Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after ex-England star, 31, crashed Lamborghini into motorway barriers as police issue statement29 May 2026, 10:09 pm
  Sterling, who last played for his country in December 2022, allegedly crashed his Lamborghini on the M3 on Thursday, and was pulled over by police at 9am. He was bailed pending enquiries.
  
• This is Arsenal's chance to become immortal: The key battles Mikel Arteta's men MUST win, how PSG can be beaten and why Gunners are a dangerous opponent for the best club side in the world, writes OLIVER HOLT29 May 2026, 9:26 pm
  OLIVER HOLT IN BUDAPEST: Arsenal were 11th in the league when Mikel Arteta took over as manager in December 2019 and had fallen even further from the summit of the European game.
  
• Barcelona FINALLY confirm £70m signing of Anthony Gordon after EIGHT-HOUR delay: Star signs five-year deal after leaving Newcastle29 May 2026, 7:57 pm
  The 25-year-old, who is also in England's World Cup squad for the summer, passed his medical and was set to be revealed as a Barca player, but had been made to wait a few more hours.
  
• Barcelona DELAY unveiling of £70m signing Anthony Gordon after the winger completes his medical ahead of mega-move from Newcastle29 May 2026, 7:13 pm
  The 25-year-old has passed his medical and was set to be revealed as a Barca player at 12:30 BST on Friday, but has been made to wait a number of hours for the news to be announced.
  
• Atletico Madrid brutally mock Barcelona over pursuit of Julian Alvarez as public spat escalates: Angry Spanish club attack LaLiga giants in series of bizarre social media posts29 May 2026, 7:02 pm
  Reports in Spain said that Atletico had issued a furious hands-off warning to both Arsenal and Barca as they monitored Alvarez, though it was reported that £130million would be enough to get a deal done.
  
• Only THREE Arsenal stars make the cut and Bukayo Saka misses out: Stats boffins reveal combined PSG vs Arsenal XI ahead of the Champions League final29 May 2026, 5:43 pm
  On Saturday, Mikel Arteta's men look to become the first Arsenal team to ever win the Champions League , as they take on holders Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest's Puskas Arena.
  
• The SFA have made Steve Clarke BULLETPROOF by handing him new deal now. They have divorced him from any accountability if things go wrong for Scotland in this World Cup29 May 2026, 5:27 pm
  As he prepares to embark on Scotland's first World Cup campaign in 28 years, Steve Clarke will fly out to America with a shiny new four-year contract tucked away in his hand luggage.
  
• Luis Enrique reveals why PSG have MORE motivation than Arsenal to win Champions League ahead of crunch final showdown29 May 2026, 5:24 pm
  ISAAN KHAN IN BUDAPEST: The defending champions go into the final in Budapest full of confidence having beaten the north London club at the semi-final stage last season.
  
• PAOLO DI CANIO 30 YEARS ON: How maverick Italian switched the San Siro for Celtic and mixed blinding talent with brooding tantrums... and left an indelible mark on Parkhead club via golden boots, strops and a shark's head!29 May 2026, 4:13 pm
  It is 30 years since Hurricane Paolo reached these shores. It caused mayhem, bouts of self-destruction and some brilliant, redeeming moments of genius.
  
• England's stance on 'concerning' measles risk at World Cup revealed - with the United States on track for its worst year in DECADES29 May 2026, 3:38 pm
  The United States is on track for its worst measles eruption in decades this year and the situation has been flagged among other advice to all 48 national teams competing.
  
• Brazil legend Cafu reveals how Arsenal CAN beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final29 May 2026, 2:47 pm
  Brazilian legend Cafu believes Arsenal have the power to hurt Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final. Cafu, 55, told Daily Mail Sport that Mikel Arteta's side are 'really dangerous'.