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• Martin Chivers dead at 80: Tottenham pay tribute as legendary former player passes away7 January 2026, 5:16 pm
  Tottenham legend Martin Chivers has died aged 80, the north London club confirmed in an emotional statement on Wednesday.
  
• Martin O'Neill's return has boosted Celtic... but the Parkhead club are still facing yet another CHAOTIC transfer window7 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  When the Celtic board bowed to the inevitable and sacked manager Wilfried Nancy and head of football operations Paul Tisdale they instantly lifted some of the gloom.
  
• Javier Zanetti interview: Why I told Sir Alex Ferguson I could never join him at Man United, how Jose Mourinho built my Inter Milan team into Treble winners, beating England at France '98 and who's going to win this year's World Cup7 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Zanetti is one of football's gentlemen. He was loyal to Inter for 19 years and 858 senior appearances, politely declining the chance to join United.
  
• Why Filipe Luis was blocked from replacing Enzo Maresca and why he could still be on way to England, what Liam Rosenior hire means for Blues' January transfer plans and the fringe player set for starring role under new boss7 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: Filipe Luis was floated as a contender to become Chelsea's new head coach, but any apparent attempts at hiring him were doomed to fail.
  
• Bruno Fernandes' cosy catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2: Axed boss' 'key ally' spotted meeting assistant as it's revealed that his injury exacerbated rift between head coach and Man Utd stars7 January 2026, 4:48 pm
  Amorim was axed early on Monday less than 24 hours after blasting the hierarchy at Old Trafford in an explosive rant at Elland Road following his side's 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
  
• Darren Fletcher and his wife shunned the spotlight and his chronic illness curtailed his Man United career - but now he's the main man after Ruben Amorim's sacking (and he could even pick BOTH of his sons in his team!)7 January 2026, 4:46 pm
  Darren Fletcher's managerial reign at Manchester United, for however long, begins on Wednesday night when they travel to Burnley in the Premier League.
  
• Lionel Messi reveals his VERY 'weird' favourite alcoholic drink - with secret ingredient which 'hits faster' - as Argentinian star enjoys well-earned rest after leading Inter Miami to MLS Cup glory7 January 2026, 4:44 pm
  He's arguably the greatest player to ever set foot on a football pitch, an attacker who has - quite literally - won it all, but just how does Lionel Messi unwind?
  
• West Ham legend Harry Redknapp offers to manage club for FREE and warns they need 'miracle', with Nuno Espirito Santo under huge pressure7 January 2026, 4:23 pm
  West Ham legend Harry Redknapp has offered to manage his relegation-threatened old side for free. The Hammersare seven points adrift of safety in 18th.
  
• Arne Slot admits he is hurt by suggestions his football is 'dull and boring'7 January 2026, 4:19 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN LONDON: The Liverpool head coach insisted he will never change his philosophy or style of play after fans have criticised the Reds for losing their entertainment value.
  
• There's a secret ingredient Nuno Espirito Santo doesn't have anymore at West Ham and it proves why his reign was doomed from the start, leaving him defenceless and appearing aloof and hostile to players and staff7 January 2026, 4:07 pm
  When West Ham hired Nuno, it looked a smart move from a club who have made all too few of them lately. Yet those who understand his way of working feared the worst.
  
• Liam Rosenior names three coaching role models in his first interview as Chelsea boss - and sends one-word message to Blues fans after replacing sacked Enzo Maresca7 January 2026, 3:50 pm
  Rosenior, 41, was appointed head coach at Chelsea less than a week after Enzo Maresca's shock exit on New Year's Day, which came after an explosive fallout with the club's hierarchy.
  
• Southampton £7m summer signing heads for the exit door after only six months - as West Ham locked in race to sign Brazilian star with potential Serie A suitors: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH7 January 2026, 3:46 pm
  Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest updates and insights from the January transfer market with West Ham locked in negotiations for a Brazilian goalkeeper.
  
• Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans NOT to compare his team to the Invincibles - despite the Gunners' current run bettering that of Arsene Wenger's side7 January 2026, 3:20 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: Since the Spaniard took over in December 2019, the Gunners have only won the FA Cup and finished runners-up in three consecutive Premier League seasons.
  
• Behind the scenes at the Gtech: Daily Mail Sport gets unprecedented access for what dealing with a Premier League matchday is REALLY like - from 2,300 venison pies to a private sommelier for Thomas Frank!7 January 2026, 3:07 pm
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It's a little past 7pm, New Year's Day, and kick-off is an hour away at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium. Lights inside the busy tunnel have been dimmed.
  
• Nico Raskin in confident mood as he declares Rangers CAN win the league7 January 2026, 2:32 pm
  Nico Raskin believes Rangers can complete their Premiership rejuvenation and win the title this season.