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• Sequin-clad Sir Lewis Hamilton risks wrath of England fans as he refuses to commit to supporting his homeland at the World Cup - because of his love for Brazil5 June 2026, 10:12 am
  The Formula One icon and long-time football fan, 41, feels compelled to also cheer on the South American nation because of their footballing style and culture.
  
• Ralf Schumacher ignores ex-wife's jibe at him about 'which way the race was headed' as wild wedding celebrations continue with Formula One's first gay driver, 50, jumping into a pool with his 36-year-old new husband5 June 2026, 10:05 am
  The former Formula One driver was pictured jumping into a pool and kissing his lover in the waters while clinking a glass of champagne at a garden party in Saint-Tropez at the weekend.
  
• Why Thomas Tuchel picked Jordan Henderson: Insiders reveal star players pining for his return, the problem he solves for the England manager and how he's so much more than a cheerleader5 June 2026, 9:35 am
  CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: On a bitter night in Riga last October, with dense forest hemming the Daugava Stadium, Jordan Henderson orchestrated a pre-match shooting drill.
  
• England to kick-off World Cup preparations on a 'DISJOINTED' pitch yet to 'blend properly' - with 'plug and play' turf providing an eerie flashback to the build-up to woeful 2014 tournament5 June 2026, 8:13 am
  MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: England will kick-off their World Cup preparations on a 'plug and play' pitch laid just a week ago.
  
• Revealed: Arne Slot's 'personal barbs to signings that didn't go down well with Liverpool stars' before his sacking5 June 2026, 8:11 am
  Slot was said to have got off on the wrong foot with several signings as the German newspaper claimed his objective criticism had become 'mixed with arrogance and personal barbs.'
  
• Antonio Conte's Napoli contract is TORN UP - and madcap owner opens door to Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku leaving next after manager said there was 'a lot of poison' at the club5 June 2026, 8:05 am
  Antonio Conte's Napoli contract has been torn up, with Napoli seemingly in disarray. The former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Tottenham boss ended the season by accusing the club of having 'poison'.
  
• Can YOU identify the goal scorer and assist provider from these classic England games? Play Daily Mail Sport's exclusive new game PASS MASTER now!5 June 2026, 8:01 am
  Think you know your Three Lions history? Put your knowledge to the ultimate test with Pass Master - a trip down memory lane for some of England's finest goals.
  
• John Fashanu re-opens war of words with his daughter Amal to insist he's fighting fit and NOT suffering a mystery illness as she'd claimed5 June 2026, 7:28 am
  The former Wimbledon striker and Gladiators host was upset when his daughter Amal gave an interview when she said that they had patched things up after falling out.
  
• World Cup podcast war heats up! Piers Morgan mocks Gary Lineker with 'the rest is boring' jibe as he joins forces with John Terry and Simon Jordan5 June 2026, 7:18 am
  Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker have had many social media spats over the years and the former has thrown another jibe at the ex-England striker.
  
• Fans still waiting for FIFA to reimburse them from official World Cup ticket resales - with one supporter awaiting £1,250 with deadline missed5 June 2026, 7:15 am
  EXCLUSIVE BY BOBBY MANZI: FIFA has failed to pay supporters who sold World Cup tickets through its official resale marketplace
  
• Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach: Ex-Bournemouth boss replaces sacked Arne Slot as he signs two-year deal at Anfield5 June 2026, 7:13 am
  Iraola, 43, spent three years with the Cherries and led them to a Europa League finish last season, just three points behind his new club.
  
• Man United chief Omar Berrada shares rare insight into summer transfer plan and reveals true thoughts on Ruben Amorim's failed Old Trafford tenure5 June 2026, 7:13 am
  In a wide-ranging end-of-season sit-down, the Manchester United executive shed light on how the club is planning to approach yet another crucial summer transfer window .
  
• That's awkward! Cole Palmer appears in new star-studded Nike 'rip the script' World Cup advert after being left out of England's squad5 June 2026, 7:05 am
  The short film, called 'rip the script', features a host of global superstars and celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Kim Kardashian and Travis Scott.
  
• Bobby Tambling dead at 84: Chelsea legend, who was record goalscorer for four decades before being overtaken by Frank Lampard, passes away after long illness5 June 2026, 6:16 am
  Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling has died at the age of 84 following a long illness, and after being diagnosed with dementia. 
  
• Has Steve Clarke's Scotland peaked too soon? Tartan Army fans should beware the similarities between 2026 side and Ally MacLeod's ageing 1978 vintage5 June 2026, 6:06 am
  As the next tartan-clad invader raced across the surface and attempted to mount the Wembley goalposts, the crossbar bent and finally broke.