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• Bruno Fernandes is HACKED on X as Man United captain's account says 'let's get rid' of co-owners Ineos in slew of x-rated messages12 January 2026, 12:21 am
  Fernandes, who has more than 4.5million followers, played 90 minutes as his side lost in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon, going down 2-1 to Brighton. And his day went from bad to worse.
  
• Angry Man United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher confronts officials after dismal Man United defeat - as he hits out at 'poor refereeing'11 January 2026, 11:56 pm
  Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher was booked for his post-match protests towards referee Simon Hooper, before he later hit out at the official after his side's defeat by Brighton.
  
• Michael Carrick LEADS the race for Man United interim job: Legend is frontrunner after impressive interview with club bosses while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in contention... and decision could be made TODAY11 January 2026, 11:36 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Both Carrick and Solskjaer had meetings with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Carrick is thought to have delivered a strong interview.
  
• Raging Antonio Conte kicks water bottle, yells in fourth official's face and is sent off in extraodinary meltdown as Scott McTominay bags brace in top-of-the-table thriller in Italy11 January 2026, 11:33 pm
  The flashpoint came around the 73rd minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, with Amir Rrahmani adjudged to have stepped on Henrikh Mkhitaryan's foot.
  
• Fabio Paratici set to leave Tottenham next month - just FOUR months after Italian was appointed as co-sporting director following ban from football11 January 2026, 11:04 pm
  Tottenham co-sporting director Fabio Paratici is set to leave the club after the January transfer window, just four months after returning in an official capacity. 
  
• Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Marcus Rashford wins his first trophy since leaving Man United in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final11 January 2026, 10:55 pm
  Since joining the LaLiga club from United following a falling out with Ruben Amorim, he has contributed seven goals in 27 games, coming off the bench 10 times.
  
• Rangers star Nicolas Raskin could be in hot water with SFA after appearing to soak Aberdeen fan following victory at Pittodrie11 January 2026, 10:51 pm
  Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin could face an SFA sanction after appearing to soak an Aberdeen fan with a water bottle.
  
• Man United wonderkid Shea Lacey, 18, apologises after he is SENT OFF in nightmare 27-minute Old Trafford debut after second yellow card for dissent11 January 2026, 10:31 pm
  Shea Lacey endured an Old Trafford debut to forget as he was sent off after picking up two yellow cards, just 27 minutes after coming off the bench - before he later apologised.
  
• THRILL OF THE CHASE: Arne Engels says revitalised Celtic will embrace the challenge of hunting down title rivals11 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  Arne Engels has warned that born-again Celtic are ready to hunt down another Premiership title.
  
• Gory gory Man United: Darren Fletcher's flops make unwanted history in dismal FA Cup exit - and disgusted-looking Sir Alex Ferguson can't hide his disappointment11 January 2026, 9:48 pm
  Fletcher's side were knocked out of England's top cup competition at the first time of asking on Sunday night, with former Red Devil Danny Welbeck scoring one and setting up another.
  
• Dundee 0-1 Hearts: Stunning Banks-style save by Craig Gordon keeps Tynecastle side on title track11 January 2026, 8:59 pm
  When titles are won, there are moments that are considered pivotal on the road to glory. Should Hearts go all the way this season, Craig Gordon may just have produced one of the most memorable.
  
• Aberdeen 0 Rangers 2: Ibrox men storm to a double over Dons to stay firmly on course for title challenge11 January 2026, 8:52 pm
  Under the bleakest of leaden skies, and in the face of a howling gale whipping in off the North Sea, Danny Rohl and his Rangers players refused to be blown off course.
  
• Man United 1-2 Brighton: Danny Welbeck outshines Red Devils' big-money signings as Darren Fletcher runs into problem that haunted Erik ten Hag in FA Cup exit, writes CHRIS WHEELER11 January 2026, 8:48 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It's 44 years since the biggest club in English football last fell at the first hurdle of both domestic cup competitions. Now it has happened again.
  
• Women's footballer denied debut because of an EARRING - as frustrated boss reveals why her new signing can't remove piercing11 January 2026, 8:43 pm
  West Ham women's player Estelle Cascarino was denied her debut for the club in Sunday afternoon's WSL fixture against Chelsea after being unable to remove an earring.
  
• Man United 1-2 Brighton - PLAYER RATINGS: Which star needs to get stronger? Who was anonymous in attack? And how did Shea Lacey fare after Old Trafford nightmare?11 January 2026, 8:30 pm
  NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeckdid the damage and while Benjamin Sesko handed United a lifeline with a late header, it wasn't enough.