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• Wayne Rooney names two Christmas dinner staples he hates and reveals controversial item on his plate, while Paul Scholes is called 'dirty b*****d' for his BIZARRE festive tradition24 December 2025, 10:32 pm
  Wayne Rooney has sparked hilarity when describing his ideal Christmas dinner… with Dion Dublin among those taking issue with his left-field choices.
  
• Football stars prepare for Christmas: Erling Haaland sends festive greetings from Norway, Jude Bellingham jets off to the desert and can you guess the mystery midfielder behind the mask in Lapland?24 December 2025, 10:27 pm
  It really is the most wonderful time of the year - and the big day is almost upon us. But just how are some of English football's biggest names spending the night before Christmas?
  
• Man United star slots winner for AFCON holders Ivory Coast to launch title defence in style24 December 2025, 10:17 pm
  The West African nation are vying to become the first country to win consecutive AFCONs since Egypt in 2010.
  
• Four-time Premier League winner at Man United takes swipe at lack of discipline in Ruben Amorim's regime after Kobbie Mainoo incident and insubordination from youngsters24 December 2025, 8:02 pm
  Amorim took aim at young players over entitlement after pictures on social media of Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames, Chido Obi and Harry Amass having a dig at him.
  
• Revealed: Rock-bottom Wolves have the FASTEST player in the Premier League... with stars at Tottenham and Man United completing the top three - but Erling Haaland fails to make the cut24 December 2025, 7:27 pm
  Pace is one thing many of the Premier League's greatest ever attackers have in common. Picture Ryan Giggs in his youth, or Cristiano Ronaldo, or Gareth Bale....
  
• As Ineos hit two years at Manchester United, MIKE KEEGAN reveals what's in store for year three: Why they can spend big again, the data guru and the test that Ruben Amorim must pass24 December 2025, 6:26 pm
  For those involved in the Ineos era at Manchester United, the biggest indicator of progression over the past two years lies at the end of a corridor at the revamped Carrington training ground.
  
• Patriots owner Robert Kraft's company partners with Mexican soccer giants in new 0m company24 December 2025, 4:46 pm
  An investor group partnered with New England Patriotsowner Robert Krafthas purchased a 0 million stake in the company that owns Mexican soccer powerhouse Club América.
  
• Antoine Semenyo makes his choice: In-demand Bournemouth star favours Man City move in blow to Man United after Chelsea withdrew from the race24 December 2025, 4:18 pm
  Should Man City seal a deal it would represent a blow to Manchester United, who had been battling their city rivals for the attacker's signature.
  
• Controversy at AFCON as referee is sent to his monitor... but cannot award penalty as VAR farcically stops working!24 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  Benin were left frustrated by their 1-0 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday after a late handball in the penalty area could not be reviewed due to a VAR malfunction.
  
• Ruben Amorim challenges Man United stars to step up in absence of Bruno Fernandes with SEVEN players out of crunch Boxing Day clash with Newcastle24 December 2025, 2:40 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: It's the first significant lay-off of Fernandes' six-year United career - having only missed two games through injury and one through illness
  
• Marcus Rashford identifies the reason he is thriving at Barcelona after leaving Manchester United - as on-loan forward doubles down on his future24 December 2025, 2:01 pm
  Marcus Rashford has admitted that he finds he is more motivated to succeed at Barcelona following his move from Manchester United, insisting there isn't a 'bad type of pressure'.
  
• Martha Stewart becomes latest global celebrity to become co-owner of Swansea City - joining Snoop Dogg and Luca Modric24 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  American billionaire Martha Stewart, who is understood to be close friends with superstar Snoop Dogg, is now a minority owner of the South Wales football club.
  
• Southampton and Coventry charged over brawl - after Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard's apology for clashing with fans following 'Steven Gerrard' taunt24 December 2025, 1:04 pm
  Southampton and Coventry have been charged by the FA following their fiery 1-1 draw in the Championship that saw visiting boss Frank Lampard react angrily to jibes from fans.
  
• Barcelona and Atletico Madrid 'battle to sign Bournemouth star' with Premier League side also set to lose Antoine Semenyo24 December 2025, 12:40 pm
  The Cherries are also set to lose Antoine Semenyo with Man City likely to win the race to sign the winger.
  
• Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals Cole Palmer IS ready to play his first full 90 minutes in more than three months in showdown with Morgan Rogers' Aston Villa24 December 2025, 12:25 pm
  Both Rogers and Palmer share the same 'cold' celebration and Chelsea will be looking to end Villa's superb 10-game winning streak on Saturday.