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• Inside the 'toxic' fall-out between Man United and the Class of '92: Club insiders reveal the truth behind the bitter schism, how it was driven by a spat over a hotel, why Ryan Giggs feels snubbed and the pundit current United players can't stand6 December 2025, 1:12 am
  The distance between United and some of its most famous sons has become so vast and bitter that Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt recently spoke on a podcast about issues getting match tickets.
  
• A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME? New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists he is not fearful but 'excited by the challenge' of swapping life in America for intensity of Glasgow goldfish bowl6 December 2025, 12:04 am
  It might be stretching matters to suggest that this is a whole new ball game for Wilfried Nancy.
  
• 'It's a fantastic draw': Scotland boss Clarke can't wait for Brazil blockbuster as World Cup Finals countdown begins6 December 2025, 12:03 am
  Scotland will face a blockbuster clash with Brazil in next summer's World Cup Finals after the draw for the tournament was made in Washington DC last night.
  
• When I told him England faced a return to the scene of the Hand of God, Thomas Tuchel looked like he'd sat on a cactus, writes CRAIG HOPE in Washington DC6 December 2025, 12:02 am
  It was in 2013 that then FA chairman Greg Dyke made a 'cut throat' gesture when England, ahead of the World Cup in Brazil, were drawn with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.
  
• World Cup 2026 Draw: Scotland's fate was written in the stars and stripes6 December 2025, 12:01 am
  For a period spanning almost 30 years, the Tartan Army had no involvement in the World Cup finals. An entire generation of Scotland fans could only cling to distant memories of how things used to be.
  
• Former Man United star tells Ruben Amorim what he MUST do to show bosses he's the right man for the job after positive start to 2025-26 season5 December 2025, 11:29 pm
  United recorded their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League last season after Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November.
  
• Rio Ferdinand comes under-fire for his 'absolutely terrible' and 'cringe' acting - as Man United legend's joke falls flat at glitzy 2026 World Cup draw5 December 2025, 11:21 pm
  Rio Ferdinand's role at the 2026 World Cup draw has been widely panned on social media after his acting skills failed to make their mark.
  
• Thomas Frank should RESIGN if Tottenham lose to Brentford, says ex-Spurs star - as pressure mounts after a bad run of results, no home win since the opening day and muddled team selection5 December 2025, 10:59 pm
  Thomas Frank has friends coming over. They will come with warm hearts and fond memories but if they leave with even a point it will make for a most uncomfortable reunion.
  
• Socceroos' World Cup opponents confirmed ahead of 2026 tournament - and fans should feel optimistic5 December 2025, 10:56 pm
  The Socceroos will take on hosts USA, Paraguay and either Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo in next year's World Cup group stages after the draw was confirmed on Saturday AEDT.
  
• David Moyes opens up on how redemption of Jack Grealish shows stars should be queueing up to join Everton5 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  David Moyes believes he can use the reinvention of Jack Grealish as a bargaining pitch for future transfer targets.
  
• Pep Guardiola bemoans loss of Rodri and says he 'desperately' wants the Manchester City midfielder to return - but admits he is still weeks away from comeback5 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  Pep Guardiola outlined how much Manchester City are missing Rodri and claimed the midfielder's return would immediately solve their defensive ills without even touching the ball.
  
• Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits he STILL doesn't know his best team - despite being six months into the job5 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  Thomas Frank admits he still does not know his best Tottenham team despite six months in the job. Frank has drawn criticism for his tinkering, particularly in forward areas.
  
• Arne Slot defends lacklustre performances of £125m Alexander Isak, saying they signed the forward for six years - not six months5 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  The Liverpool head coach insists he always knew it would take a number of months for his £125million star striker to show his true form.
  
• Tom Brady shows off stunning 0,000 diamond-encrusted luxury watch during 2026 World Cup draw5 December 2025, 10:22 pm
  He may have seven Super Bowl rings to his name but, on Friday, NFL legend Tom Brady was sporting a very different kind of heavy metal.
  
• England fans fearing a THIRD heartache at the hands of 40-year-old Luka Modric after 2026 World Cup draw5 December 2025, 10:06 pm
  The fallout of the protracted World Cup draw has continued with some fans fearing the worst from one of England's Group L opponents.