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• Paul Scholes calls out Martin Keown's co-commentary during Arsenal's defeat by Aston Villa on TNT Sports - comparing him to MUTV legend7 December 2025, 12:34 pm
  Former Gunners defender Keown, 59, was behind the microphone for TNT Sports yesterday during their coverage of Villa's dramatic 2-1 victory over Mikel Arteta's men.
  
• Mohamed Salah is backed by Egypt boss after his outburst against Liverpool that left the Reds' star forward's future at the club in doubt7 December 2025, 12:34 pm
  The Reds star shocked the football world on Saturday night when he launched a tirade on his club and manager Arne Slot, admitting he may have played his last game for the side.
  
• FULL WORLD CUP SCHEDULE: All 104 matches and their UK and US kick-off times - with pubs allowed to stay open late7 December 2025, 11:46 am
  It may still be more than six months away, but the upcoming World Cup is bigger than ever and requires some serious planning ahead.
  
• Tom Hicks dead at 79: Controversial former Liverpool owner passes away as 'devastated' family issue emotional statement7 December 2025, 11:37 am
  A spokesperson for the American businessman, who owned the Reds for three-and-a-half years before selling up in 2010, confirmed he died surrounded by his family in Dallas on Saturday.
  
• Mohamed Salah drops Liverpool exit bombshell: Angry Anfield hero says he has NO relationship with Arne Slot and has been 'thrown under the bus' - revealing Brighton clash may be his LAST game for the club7 December 2025, 11:02 am
  Mohamed Salah has hinted he has played his last game for Liverpool and says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by the club and boss Arne Slot who he has 'no relationship' with.
  
• From 'thrown under the bus' remark to hitting back at Jamie Carragher: Watch Mohamed Salah's explosive Liverpool bombshell HERE7 December 2025, 11:02 am
  Mohamed Salah has explosively claimed he does not have a relationship anymore with Arne Slot and it seems like 'someone does not want me in the club'.
  
• After four funerals and a wake, surely it is time for a celebration? Scotland looking to change the script against those brilliant Brazilians7 December 2025, 9:58 am
  It is a Friday night in the west of Glasgow and Alan Rough is heading to a speaking engagement. The World Cup draw has just finished and he is surrounded by punters eager for his thoughts.
  
• Inside England's plans to handle the heat at the World Cup: Thomas Tuchel's side given cool start in air-conditioned Dallas but temperatures will rise as campaign progresses - and why David Beckham's Inter Miami base may be the perfect home7 December 2025, 9:10 am
  Thomas Tuchel spent some of last summer checking in on Man City in Boca Raton, Florida. Looking at the facilities, sizing up the area, as England planned the best route for the World Cup.
  
• Why Pep Guardiola will wish he signed Rayan Cherki YEARS ago after £30.5m man embarrassed Sunderland in 3-0 win... no wonder delighted City boss brought up Lionel Messi!7 December 2025, 2:00 am
  It is a bit of a shame that Rayan Cherki is only 22 - Pep Guardiola would have loved this guy when every single team came to Manchester City and stood on their own goalkeeper's toes for the afternoon.
  
• How Man United supercharged their scouting department thanks to AI and an F1 guru... and the untapped market they're now moving into7 December 2025, 2:00 am
  Of all the problems highlighted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe when he got to look under the bonnet at United, recruitment was one of his biggest concerns.
  
• Mohamed Salah's astonishing Liverpool statement absolutely stinks, writes IAN LADYMAN - he has brought his own Anfield legacy into question with this selfish, self-defeating strop7 December 2025, 12:50 am
  IAN LADYMAN: Timing is everything for a goal scorer and from Mo Salah this couldn't be worse. As such, it absolutely stinks.
  
• Liverpool are locked in a CIVIL WAR after Mohamed Salah's bombshell outburst, writes LEWIS STEELE - he wants Arne Slot out and the manager's next steps will define his future as Anfield boss7 December 2025, 12:49 am
  LEWIS STEELE: What is he now then? More out than in all over again? The whole thing is now a circus. Slot's head must also be at the point of exploding, too.
  
• Tottenham £25m star's future in further doubt as club launch probe into hippy crack film7 December 2025, 12:06 am
  Yves Bissouma's future at Tottenham has been thrown into further doubt after the midfielder was filmed inhaling laughing gas from a balloon for a second time.
  
• England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final explained in FULL: Three Lions could face co-hosts and Brazil if they win the group - but may have daunting runs if they miss out on top spot6 December 2025, 11:47 pm
  England's possible paths to the World Cup final have become clearer after FIFA conducted the group stage draw and the match schedule for next summer's tournament.
  
• Was Mohamed Salah right to hit out at Arne Slot in his explosive Liverpool statement? Have YOUR say here!6 December 2025, 11:22 pm
  In a withering assault on Slot 's authority he also claimed his relationship with his manager has broken down, saying: 'There is no relationship between us.'