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• Man City issue strong statement after Kyle Walker posted screenshot of shocking racist abuse following Juventus defeat13 December 2024, 2:49 pm
  On Thursday afternoon, Walker took to Instagram to reveal the contents of a shocking message he received on the platform. The City captain played 90 minutes in the Champions League defeat.
  
• Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on claims he had been in talks to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City - as the United boss prepares for his first Manchester derby13 December 2024, 2:08 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: As he prepares for his first Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon, Amorim categorically denied having any contact with City.
  
• England discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on new manager Thomas Tuchel's first public appearance - including a Euro rematch13 December 2024, 2:05 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN ZURICH: Thomas Tuchel and England have been handed a relatively straight forward route to the finals of the 2026 World Cup after the draw made in Switzerland this afternoon.
  
• Fulham star Alex Iwobi opens up on how his hairstyle, fashion and music have helped in his most prolific start to a Premier League season13 December 2024, 2:01 pm
  AADAM PATEL: Iwobi insists that he's always had the mindset of feeling like there's more to life than football but has only expressed himself more in recent years.
  
• Ruben Amorim insists he can't wait for future title showdowns with Man City - but admits both teams are 'struggling' heading into Sunday's Manchester derby13 December 2024, 1:58 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: The two teams face off in the 195th Manchester derby at the Etihad on Sunday when Amorim takes on City as United boss for the first time.
  
• Liverpool boss Arne Slot handed major injury boost as two stars return from long layoffs ahead of clash with Fulham13 December 2024, 1:51 pm
  The return of the two players comes as a boost given Nunez has scored just three goals all season and has been criticised by fans for being wasteful in front of goal.
  
• Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale attracting interest from the Championship and abroad after making his European debut this week... with his contract set to expire at the end of the season13 December 2024, 1:46 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can reveal Vale is eligible for an Irish passport which sources are citing as particularly attractive among foreign sides as he would avoid taking up a non-European spot.
  
• Former Everton star Li Tie jailed for 20 YEARS in China after accepting over £12MILLION in bribes13 December 2024, 1:44 pm
  The court said that between 2015 and 2021 when his stint as China manager ended, Li had accepted bribes worth in excess of million (£12.7m).
  
• Former Soccer AM star Tubes opens up on devastating impact alcoholism had on his life - and how he was able to overcome it - on Soccer A-Z podcast13 December 2024, 1:40 pm
  Appearing on Mail Sport podcast Soccer A-Z, the 42-year-old revealed that at the height of his issues he had been forced to plan his life around the addiction.
  
• Ange Postecoglou tells Tottenham stars he's 'SICK' of excuses and doesn't care about 'bruised egos', after Timo Werner jibe, as he hits back at his own player Cristian Romero's 'mythical' comments13 December 2024, 1:35 pm
  The Tottenham boss said he wasn't bothered about 'bruised egos' in his dressing room after he slammed Timo Werner's performance against Rangers as 'unacceptable'.
  
• Chris Sutton picks a big-money summer signing for Manchester United to sell because he hasn't got what it takes to become a 'great' at the club13 December 2024, 1:31 pm
  United look set for an overhaul as Amorim aims to put his stamp on the club, with a host of comings and goings expected in the January transfer window and beyond.
  
• 2026 World Cup qualifying draw RECAP: Latest news as Thomas Tuchel gets a Euros rematch from Pot 2 and a firecracker fixture from Pot 313 December 2024, 1:15 pm
  Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates and news surrounding the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw as England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Germany and more are set to learn their fate.
  
• Not so 'nice'! Kazakhstan police seize Chelsea fans' Borat flag after they tried to show off nation's public enemy No 1 at game played in sub-zero conditions13 December 2024, 1:13 pm
  Police in Kazakhstan did not see the funny side as Chelsea fans attempted to enter the Almaty Ortalyq Stadium with a Borat inspired flag on Thursday evening.
  
• Pep Guardiola reveals Man City's dismal form has left him unable to eat properly and struggling to sleep at night as legendary boss finally lets his guard down13 December 2024, 12:37 pm
  After the club's unwanted streak continued in defeat against Juventus on Wednesday, Guardiola met with his former team-mate Luca Toni, to discuss the situation.
  
• Man United wouldn't get Tyler Dibling's left foot for £21m, says Southampton boss Russell Martin in response to reports of a January move13 December 2024, 12:33 pm
  Southampton manager Russell Martin has made it clear that Manchester United would need to pay a lot more than £21m to get their hands on midfielder Tyler Dibling.