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• Inside Liam Rosenior's first week at Chelsea: Ditching gloves so players can hear him clapping and why LEGO may play a key role in his future plans16 January 2026, 11:06 am
  KIERAN GILL: In time, Chelsea's players may stroll into Cobham anticipating a routine training session, only to be ushered into a Lego-building competition instead.
  
• Arne Slot insists he would be relishing Mo Salah's return from AFCON 'even if Liverpool had 15 attackers', hinting explosive fall-out is behind them16 January 2026, 11:01 am
  Arne Slot says he will be happy to have Mohamed Salah back - hinting that the rift between the head coach and star player is fully behind them.
  
• Mikel Arteta speaks out on heated half-time row between Declan Rice and 'AirPods Albert' during Chelsea win16 January 2026, 10:59 am
  The midfielder clashed in the tunnel with Stuivenberg, known as 'AirPod Albert', in an expletive-laden rant during the semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
  
• 'I wouldn't be playing for England if I hadn't joined Nottingham Forest': ELLIOT ANDERSON on going to a new level after leaving Newcastle, the surprise boss who turbocharged his career - and his link to Love Island16 January 2026, 10:42 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: Elliot Anderson always knew he was a good footballer. He couldn't ignore the evidence. He was on the books of Newcastle United from the age of eight.
  
• Antonio Conte aims thinly-veiled dig at ex-Man United boss Ruben Amorim over his handling of striker Rasmus Hojlund16 January 2026, 10:38 am
  Hojlund, 22, joined Serie A giants Napoli on loan last September, with a conditional obligation to buy for around £38million, after being told he was not part of Amorim's plans at Man United.
  
• The Serie A and Ligue 1 stars Chelsea are eyeing as Liam Rosenior's first signing - and Champions League winner's surprising swoop for Rangers' James Tavernier: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH16 January 2026, 10:21 am
  The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones
  
• Revealed: The footage behind Roy Keane's 'big mouth' cheap shot at Michael Carrick's wife 12 years on... clip shows stony-faced pundit laying into new Man United boss in 201416 January 2026, 10:17 am
  A video from 12-years ago of Roy Keane's scathing remarks about a Michael Carrick interview has gone viral as the origin of their feud. 
  
• England in talks for pre-World Cup friendlies in US - with TWO locations leading the way to host Thomas Tuchel's side16 January 2026, 9:39 am
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: England are set to play at the home of Mickey Mouse as they seek to discover the magic kingdom of a World Cup victory.
  
• Man United fans turn on 'shameful' Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt for 'little toddler' mockery of Lisandro Martinez on their podcast - and the stats prove the legends wrong!16 January 2026, 9:12 am
  Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes have invited criticism from sections of the Manchester United fanbase after the pair mocked Lisandro Martinez's ability to deal with Erling Haaland.
  
• Tottenham to step up forward search: Spurs to go into the market with key star to miss 10 MATCHES through injury as crisis deepens for Thomas Frank16 January 2026, 8:43 am
  There was some good news for Frank this week with the £35million arrival of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and Spurs remain in the market for an attacking player.
  
• Matildas star Hayley Raso pictured getting VERY cosy with Eintracht Frankfurt teammate16 January 2026, 4:35 am
  Matildas star Hayley Raso has set tongues wagging after posting what appeared to be a loved-up image on social media with a club teammate.
  
• How Man City rekindled the love with their away fans: The huddle ploy they used at the Emirates, the players behind their new rituals, the reborn Pep Guardiola song and how it all began after a long trip to Ukraine16 January 2026, 2:00 am
  There is an acceptance at Manchester City from both sides that a stronger bond is forming between players and the club's away fans.
  
• Footballer banned for 'violating rival's private parts', leaving him unable to speak, PLAYS in match despite seven-game suspension - as rules loophole sparks bizarre row16 January 2026, 12:05 am
  Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke, 33, was hit with a seven-game suspension after leaving a Cardiff City player 'very emotional and struggling to speak'.
  
• Footballer's 'violating' act that left opponent struggling to speak: Swindon star gets SEVEN-MATCH ban for act on rival's 'private body parts in extremely serious and unusual incident'15 January 2026, 11:12 pm
  The FA have revealed shocking details behind Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke's seven-match ban and £2,750 fine. A Cardiff City player was left 'very emotional and struggling to speak'.
  
• Celtic make enquiry about West Ham's Callum Wilson in their desperate search for a striker in January transfer window15 January 2026, 10:58 pm
  Celtic have made an enquiry for West Ham striker Callum Wilson as they continue to scramble for new recruits in the January transfer window.