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• Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final: Morocco star misses late penalty that sparked walk-off protest from Sadio Mane and Co, as riot police are forced to contain angry fans in ugly scenes19 January 2026, 2:56 am
  Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations with their 1-0 defeat of hosts Morocco after a dramatic final which saw head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitch in protest.
  
• Inside Michael Carrick's derby masterclass: Cutting back Man United training sessions, delaying the arrival of the team bus... and some much-needed TLC for a star frozen out by Ruben Amorim19 January 2026, 2:00 am
  In the aftermath of an uplifting Manchester derby win, Michael Carrick addressed his players in the home dressing-room at Old Trafford and spoke with what was described as calm authority.
  
• How Sky Sports almost put Michael Carrick and Roy Keane on a collision course after pundit's 'big mouth' cheap shot at Man United head coach's wife: INSIDE SPORT19 January 2026, 1:25 am
  MIKE KEEGAN - INSIDE SPORT: Speaking on The Overlap podcast, Keane branded Mrs Carrick 'a big mouth', presumably in a nod to an x-rated social media post she made.
  
• Thomas Frank 'fighting to save his job': Spurs 'consider replacements' for under-fire boss as club chiefs 'hold talks over his position' following defeat by West Ham19 January 2026, 12:13 am
  There is growing frustration around the club at a poor run of results despite the willingness to give the Dane a change to turn his side's fortunes around.
  
• Senegal 1-0 Morocco AET: Chaos reigns on and off the pitch in the craziest finale you'll ever see... as wincing FIFA chief Gianni Infantino watches on19 January 2026, 12:03 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN RABAT: Senegal are kings of the continent once more as hosts Morocco were beset by the extreme weight of expectation - but that does not even tell 10 per cent of the story.
  
• Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz is left in tears after missed Panenka penalty in the TWENTY FOURTH-minute of stoppage costs Morocco in AFCON final18 January 2026, 11:50 pm
  Incredible scenes saw Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitchin apparent protest over the late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of normal time.
  
• Martin O'Neill confesses to spying 'mission' at Motherwell as Celtic prepare to bid for Zimbabwean front man Tawanda Maswanhise18 January 2026, 11:35 pm
  Martin O'Neill admitted he was a man on a mission at Fir Park on Saturday amid mounting speculation that Celtic are preparing a move for Tawanda Maswanhise.
  
• We can't afford to buy a striker! Eddie Howe opens up on Newcastle's forward woes after failing to break deadlock at Wolves18 January 2026, 10:39 pm
  JAMES SHARPE AT MOLINEUX: Newcastle huffed and puffed against Wolvesand were held to a goalless draw against the Premier League's bottom side in a blow to their Champions League hopes.
  
• Pep Guardiola makes worrying Erling Haaland admission after revealing his star striker is 'EXHAUSTED' and in desperate need of a rest18 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Guardiola said last week that Haaland is exhausted, and the City striker was below-par in Saturday's defeat by Manchester United in the Old Trafford derby.
  
• Auchinleck Talbot 0-2 Celtic: Struggle to overcome sixth-tier minnows gives Martin O'Neill grounds for concern18 January 2026, 9:44 pm
  When the draw for the fourth round of this year's Scottish Cup was made, the prospect of this tie immediately sent a rush of excitement up the spines of all concerned.
  
• Anxiety for Scotland boss Steve Clarke after John McGinn suffers injury scare in Aston Villa's shock defeat to Everton18 January 2026, 8:49 pm
  Scotland boss Steve Clarke will be praying John McGinn isn't seriously injured after the midfielder was forced to limp off during Aston Villa's shock 1-0 home defeat to Everton.
  
• Robin van Persie is accused of failing to 'protect' his players by fuming Feyenoord star after public criticism from ex-Man United and Arsenal striker18 January 2026, 8:46 pm
  Van Persie, who played 278 times for Arsenal and 105 times for United, has been in charge of the Dutch side since February 2025, and oversaw a 4-3 home defeat at the hands of Sparta Rotterdam.
  
• Unai Emery admits Aston Villa's defeat by Everton could make 'a big difference' to whether they achieve their aims this season as they miss chance to close gap to Arsenal18 January 2026, 8:15 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Everton's 1-0 win at Villa Park ended a run of 11 straight wins on home turf for Emery's men and ensures Arsenal end the weekend seven points clear.
  
• The most bizarre own goal EVER! Football fans left stunned as hilarious mix-up leads to ridiculous goal - but who do you think is to blame?18 January 2026, 8:02 pm
  It was a horror moment for the typically reliable stopper, but fortunately Dave Challinor's side won 3-2 to stay fourth in League One.
  
• Crystal Palace reach uneasy truce and decide NOT to sack Oliver Glasner... despite the manager angering club by saying he 'didn't care' if he kept his job18 January 2026, 7:55 pm
  SIMON JONES: Palace chairman Steve Parish was understood to be angered and dismayed by Glasner's outburst following their 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.