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• Former Arsenal star Lucas Torreira punched in shopping centre attack - as suspect 'jealous of his relationship' taken into custody13 May 2026, 12:27 pm
  The suspect was claimed to have planned his attack, having waited outside of a shopping centre for Torreira to emerge before approaching him after he had taken photos with fans.
  
• They're no Saints! Rogue ball boys, Matt Le Tissier's bizarre referee accusation, 'discriminatory language' and the Spygate scandal that kicked it all off - how Southampton became public enemy No 113 May 2026, 11:27 am
  'Saints' has become one hell of an ironic moniker in the space of a week. In their ruthless pursuit of Premier League football, Southampton have pushed, bent and perhaps even broken the rules.
  
• Arsenal are charging fans £130,000 for a BOX for Burnley clash - as Gunners could end 22-year Premier League title drought13 May 2026, 11:15 am
  The clamour to see Arsenal potentially win the Premier League title on Monday night could set some of their fans back by six figures if they wish to witness it in the flesh.
  
• Marcelo Bielsa kills Luis Suarez's World Cup dream and 'leaves him entirely out of 55-man longlist' despite ex-Liverpool and Barcelona striker's offer to end their 19-month feud13 May 2026, 11:14 am
  Luis Suarez will not be given a Uruguay swansong at the World Cup this summer after reportedly being omitted from their provisional 55-man list.
  
• What football managers REALLY think of their players is revealed in a diary: Thierry Henry - 'banal and self-absorbed', Nicolas Anelka - 'a complete idiot' and one team-mate is 'moron'13 May 2026, 10:54 am
  The French national team endured one of its darkest moments during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa , with the squad going on strike after forward Nicolas Anelka was sent home.
  
• 'A clear vision': Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher announces surprise career move13 May 2026, 10:48 am
  The Sky Sports pundit, who was born in Bootle and still lives nearby, has closely followed Marine's rise to the National League North, the sixth tier of English football.
  
• With a month to go until the World Cup kicks off, explore all 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada in our ultimate Deep Dive guide13 May 2026, 9:15 am
  Daily Mail Sport's peerless writers, in collaboration with DEEP DIVE, provide the ultimate guide to the venues chosen to stage matches at this summer's blockbuster tournament.
  
• Casemiro hits back at 'disrespectful' Jamie Carragher over his 'leave the football' speech about him - and opens up on how 'everyone kills you' during his struggles at Man United13 May 2026, 9:14 am
  While Casemiro is leaving having played a key role in the Red Devils earning a Champions League spot, the Brazilian's performances were scrutinised at the end of the 2023-24 season.
  
• Moment referee is left CONFUSED at VAR during controversial decision to rule out West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser against Arsenal as full audio from season's most dramatic incident is revealed13 May 2026, 9:06 am
  The ref asked to be given a 'clue' as he reviewed footage of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equaliser, which he eventually ruled out.
  
• Southampton manager WALKS OUT of interviews after VERY direct Spygate question which left press officer demanding: 'Show some respect' - and Saints could STILL be thrown out of the play-offs13 May 2026, 8:54 am
  Southampton boss Tonda Eckert should have been jubilant after his side's dramatic win over Middlesbrough to seal a spot in the play-off final on Tuesday night. 
  
• Can you win Craig Hope's Ultimate World Cup Quiz? Sign up to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Unfiltered newsletter and receive our exclusive challenge straight to your inbox13 May 2026, 8:39 am
  From the football to showbiz and politics, Daily Mail Sport will be with you at every turn of the tournament with our brand new newsletter World Cup Unfiltered.
  
• Manchester City academy star learning off Erling Haaland reveals how battle with crosstown rival is driving him on before FA Youth Cup final13 May 2026, 7:41 am
  The fierce competition between Teddie Lamb and JJ Gabriel to become the most prolific goalscorer in English academy football has seen the pair reach new levels before the FA Youth Cup final.
  
• Rio Ferdinand urges Man United to 'pounce' for under-fire Real Madrid star who fought a team-mate - as Red Devils legend believes his arrival would be an 'unbelievable signing'13 May 2026, 7:39 am
  Manchester United have been implored to sign a Real Madrid star this summer amid the ongoing tensions at the club.
  
• Man United Under-18 boss Darren Fletcher reveals how he is preparing first-team stars of the future - and hits out at decision not to hold FA Youth Cup final at Old Trafford13 May 2026, 7:17 am
  INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT: Having observed United's academy at close quarters and the Under-18s in particular through this Youth Cup run, with Fletcher it is the little things that matter most.
  
• Shocking moment Arsenal fan is thrown down stadium steps after angering West Ham supporters by sitting in home end13 May 2026, 6:26 am
  The Gunners visited their London rivals on Sunday afternoon in search of a huge three points as they close in on their first Premier League title in 22 years.