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Sport Daily Mail 30/12/2025 03:50:02 AM Liverpool plot £65m Antoine Semenyo heist: Man City set meeting with Bournemouth star's representatives in next 24 HOURS with Cherries braced for an approach from Anfield in dramatic twist Man United star continues sensational AFCON campaign with stunning strike for Ivory Coast - as in-form man faces off against Red Devils team-mate in Morocco share Man United star scores AGAIN at AFCON in meeting with team-mate Nick Kyrgios wins Battle of the Sexes match against Aryna Sabalenka as BBC apologise for technical issues and fans complain about bizarre new rules during controversial event The BBC has been forced to apologise after technical problems interrupted their broadcast of the 'Battle of the Sexes' clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios. 23 shares BBC apologise after technical issue in Battle of the Sexes match Cristiano Ronaldo hints at return to Europe: Footballer, 40, provides new update on his future as he insists he WILL reach 1,000 career goals after picking up another award Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible return to Europe as he reiterated his ambition to reach 1,000 goals. Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Your browser does not support the video tag.Man United star slots winner for AFCON holders Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Your browser does not support the video tag.Man United star slots winner for AFCON holders Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Your browser does not support the video tag.Man United star slots winner for AFCON holders Will Wolves break the record to be the Premier League's worst team EVER? Sky Bet odds revealed with Derby County landmark looking possible Wolves were not destined to enjoy a Merry Christmas after receiving yet another defeat - this time at the hands of Liverpool - and do not look set to have a particularly Happy New Year ahead. share Will Wolves break the record to be Premier League's worst team EVER? Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Archie Gray lift the pressure on Thomas Frank as Spurs win with performance that sums up their identity crisis, writes MATT BARLOW MATT BARLOW: Archie Gray scored the goal to lift Tottenham spirits as they ended a year of conflicting emotions with the sort of performance to sum up their identity crisis. share Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Spurs lift the pressure on Thomas Frank Former Premier League boss sacked by struggling League One side after picking up just THREE wins all season He was given a five-and-a-half year contract in February 2024 but was relegated to League Two after two wins in 17 matches. share Former Premier League boss is sacked by struggling League One side Man United flop hits brace for new club and picks up Man of the Match prize in another strong showing - as he eclipses last season's goal tally in 20 FEWER games The player recently aimed a thinly-veiled dig at United after winning his first trophy with his new club. share Man United flop hits brace and surpasses last season's tally Former Chelsea star breaks his silence on Sydney Sweeney dating rumours Revealed: The gushing speech about his wife that could come back to haunt Lachie Neale as his marriage unravels Lachie Neale and his wife Jules have reportedly spent the festive period in separate states, as their marriage breakdown continues to make headlines. share The speech about his wife that could come back to haunt Lachie Neale Life under Frank Lampard: Coventry star Luke Woolfenden lifts the lid on what's going on inside the dressing room, as they sit eight points clear at the Championship summit JAMES SHARPE: Frank Lampard stood in front of the Coventry fans, and, as is becoming quite the tradition, repeatedly punched the air with his fist to roars that grew louder and louder. share Life under Lampard: Coventry star lifts lid on the dressing room Michael van Gerwen's secret heartache revealed: Darts star's ex-wife is having a baby with new partner next month - seven months after their split - as she admits 'mistake' How genius Unai Emery is proving good old fashioned coaching trumps throwing money at a wall like Chelsea, writes OLIVER HOLT OLIVER HOLT: Enzo Maresca could only watch as his opposite number, Unai Emery, made a flurry of second half substitutions that changed the game, and took all the plaudits. share How genius Unai Emery is proving coaching trumps cash: OLIVER HOLT England players of the Bazball era RATED AND SLATED: Five stars who have gone backwards named - and the players who back up Joe Root's words LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MELBOURNE: Daily Mail Sport  looks at the 14 who have taken part in their latest series defeat down under - plus one who hasn't. share England players of the Bazball era RATED AND SLATED Bryson DeChambeau gives stark update on his LIV Golf future after Brooks Koepka's shock exit Koepka, a five-time major champion and one of the biggest names to defect from the PGA Tour, recently announced he was leaving LIV Golf. 1 share DeChambeau speaks out on his LIV Golf future after Koepka's shock exit Man United star 'says yes' to £35m January transfer exit - despite Ruben Amorim suggesting he could block the deal The 24-year-old arrived at Old Trafford to much fanfare in the summer of 2024, with his £36.5million signing on a five-year deal the first major transfer of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era. 26 shares Man United star 'says yes' to £35m January transfer exit Cole Palmer's new girlfriend sits in an executive box at Stamford Bridge to watch him play... but Chelsea star ends up in a rage as Aston Villa win 14 shares Cole Palmer's new girlfriend watches him play in Chelsea defeat Redemption for Jake Paul's fiancee as Dutch speed skater bounces back after heartbreaking fall at Olympic trials Dutch speed skater Leerdam crashed out of her signature event, the 1000m distance, on Friday and failed to qualify for the February winter games in Milan as a result. 21 shares Jake Paul's fiancee bounces back after nasty fall at Olympic trials Barcelona fans name the two big-name superstars they want OUT of the club this summer - but there's better news for Marcus Rashford Mundo Deportivo decided to survey 300 Barcelona members regarding who they would like to see sold by their beloved Blaugrana in the summer of 2026. 43 shares Barcelona fans name the two big-name superstars they want OUT Fulham target £40m-rated striker for January move - a year after West Ham failed to seal transfer for him Coach Marco Silva is eager for the club to give him greater options up front with Raul Jimenez now 34 and Rodrigo Muniz coming back from a hamstring injury. 22 shares Fulham target £40m-rated striker for January move Liverpool legend Ian Rush, 64, reveals he was hospitalised and fearing death with super-flu after collapsing at home before his fiancée saved him Liverpool legend Ian Rush has heaped praise on his model fiancée, Carol Anthony, for helping him through the 'superflu' which made him believe he 'was a goner'. 25 shares Ian Rush thought he would die after super-flu before fiancée saved him EXCLUSIVEWho's the biggest football club in England? We've got the definitive proof at last and have ranked every team from biggest to smallest - now see where YOUR club ranks 55 shares Who's the biggest football club in England and where your team ranks Inside the world of Ayden Heaven, Man United's next star: Why Ruben Amorim thinks wonderkid, 19, is the future - after Man of the Match display against Newcastle NATHAN SALT: When Ayden Heaven strode out onto the Old Trafford pitch ahead of Manchester United taking on Crystal Palaceat the start of February, many raised their eyebrows. share Inside the world of Ayden Heaven, Man United's next star Though the 27-year-old Belarusian has said she sees herself as a carrier of King's torch on Sunday, many women feel she is putting commercial gain above the credibility of their game. share Patronising rules and vile abuse: How Sabalenka v Kyrgios split tennis LAWRENCE BOOTH: England played the right hand and the lottery rewarded them - yet a famous Melbourne win shines spotlight on questionable decisions in the first three Tests LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MELBOURNE: England arrived at the MCG with the mockery of a nation ringing in their ears, and left celebrating a first victory on Australian soil since January 2011. share LAWRENCE BOOTH: England played the right hand as lottery rewarded them DAILYMAIL+ BEST OF 2025: United opened the doors to a new-look Carrington in August, the latest step in a revolution under Sir Jim Ratcliffe that has brought transformation and turbulence. share EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of the summer that rebuilt Manchester United John Terry sells off his 'tear-stained' 2008 Champions League final shirt, Premier League winner's medal and his infamous 'full kit' trophy-lift shirt in £120,000 auction 21 shares John Terry sells off 'tear-stained' 2008 Champions League final shirt Bournemouth eye up £30m Antoine Semenyo replacement with star who has interest from THREE other Premier League clubs SIMON JONES: Bournemouth expect to lose Semenyo in the coming days with Manchester City in prime position to sign him and Liverpool hovering in the wings. share Bournemouth eye up £30m Antoine Semenyo replacement What Man United's players REALLY think of Ruben Amorim's 'not so clever' rants: Christian Eriksen lifts the lid on 'weird' life at the club - and how manager's interviews 'don't help us at all' Amorim made a splash upon his arrival in Manchester not just for his playing philosophy and commitment to his 3-4-3 formation, but for his willingness to be candid in the press. share What Man United stars REALLY think of Amorim's 'not clever' rants The unavoidable question Chelsea chiefs are asking under-fire manager Enzo Maresca - and the player his team are craving after another defeat, writes KIERAN GILL 1 share Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa: Watkins and Emery shine for title challengers Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: The key man who showed why he is a future captain, the star who is struggling to connect with his team-mates and why the Gunners are showing a title-winning quality ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Three points in the bag and top spot regained hours after Manchester City's victory over Nottingham Forest. share Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: The star who showed why he is a future captain Hugh Morris dead at 62: Ex-England cricketer and chief executive passes away after battle with bowel cancer share Hugh Morris dead at 62: Ex-England cricketer passes away Lawrence Dallaglio faces financial ruin: Bankrupt England rugby legend hit with £500,000 bill amid divorce battle and having to sell off his home 39 shares Lawrence Dallaglio hit with £500,000 bill amid divorce battle Joe Root backs Bazball: England players are 'absolutely committed' and don't want change despite Ashes pain LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MELBOURNE: Joe Root has urged English cricket to stick to its guns once the Ashes are over.

The Telegraph 30/12/2025 03:50:17 AM Boycott interviews Root Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in farcical ‘Battle of Sexes’ pantomime Tennis The most bizarre moments from the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Tennis Bournemouth expecting Liverpool to rival Man City for Semenyo Football Fisilau looks ready for Test rugby in Exeter’s sloppy win over Leicester Rugby Union Luke Humphries survives scare to reach World Darts Championship last 16 Darts Henry Pollock is the ultimate wind-up merchant and rugby is all the better for it Rugby Union Spurs being grateful for win over Palace shines light on predicament under Frank Football CricketIgnore Melbourne – McCullum needs a result in Sydney to save his job FootballJohn Terry to sell ‘tear-stained’ and ‘full kit’ Champions League final shirts CricketHugh Morris dies: The Welshman who helped create one of England’s greatest Test teams CricketAustralian players hit in the pocket by two-day Test debacle Cricket should learn from Bradman and return to flexible batting orders Analysis Well done England but this proved Australia’s batsmen are ordinary Comment Dreadful pitch turned fourth Test into glorified T20 Comment Ten reasons this was the most ludicrous Test match in history Analysis Atkinson to miss final Test while Stokes in fitness race England Are you watching, Thomas Tuchel? Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s scoring streak continues Sunderland 1 Leeds 1 Villa have summit in sight after Watkins double seals victory at Chelsea Chelsea 1 Aston Villa 2 Andy Carroll facing possible prison sentence News How Emery’s tactics left Maresca reeling in press box Aston Villa Raya wonder save and another own goal help Arsenal return top Arsenal 2 Brighton 1 Wirtz off mark for Liverpool but need for reinforcements clear Liverpool 2 Wolves 1 AnalysisAway form will be a season-wrecker without intervention Newcastle United The 30 best men’s rugby players in the UK right now Ranked Saracens’ keep-it-simple efficiency gives Tomos Williams glimpse of life next season Gloucester 21 Saracens 30 Freeman and Saints blast past Bath to top table Bath 21 Northampton 41 Marcus Smith calamity sums up Harlequins’ inept surrender to Sale Sale 43 Harlequins 17 Carlos Nieto: We celebrated England’s win with a Queen tribute band INTERVIEW I was bitten by a wild dog on a 200km ultramarathon Interview The 30 best players in the Premier League right now Analysis Every signing since Ferguson – ranked Manchester United Jake Paul’s absurd photo of guns and money shows sport’s dystopian decline Comment Liverpool must spend again in January despite £450m summer spree COMMENT Wayne Mardle interviewSid Waddell was the voice of darts, to be compared to him is just... wow Darts Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions: Premier League tips and odds Chelsea vs Aston Villa predictions: Premier League tips and odds Arsenal vs Brighton predictions: Premier League tips and odds Liverpool vs Wolves predictions: Premier League tips and odds

Daily Mirror 30/12/2025 03:50:04 AM Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for Brendon McCullum to be SACKED after Ashes failure Ad FeatureThis service turns any device into a high-power gaming PC 'I played Luke Littler before he was famous - his record will never be broken' Anthony Joshua finally KOs Jake Paul to end embarrassing fight Michael van Gerwen renews Peter Wright feud with savage dig: 'He couldn't win a raffle' Darts icon Paul Lim left stunned by Luke Littler comment - 'I don't know why he said that' Anthony Joshua told to 'walk away' from Jake Paul fight - 'It's beneath him' England cricket icon Michael Vaughan details terrifying experience at Bondi Beach shooting Brendon McCullum shrugs off England sack talk ahead of must-win Ashes clash Paul Lim, 71, makes history by beating Jeffrey de Graaf to break own Ally Pally record Gary Anderson reveals fiery backstage clash with opponent - 'I know what I think' Luke Littler confirms he's made I'm a Celeb U-turn after Angry Ginge triumph Luke Littler admits he WON'T attend BBC SPOTY award bash - 'I think they know' Tommy Fleetwood lifts lid on unlikely Pep Guardiola bromance - 'He's obsessed!' FIA president gets standing ovation after winning election no-one else was allowed to stand in Luke Littler praised for his reaction to World Championship start at Ally Pally 'Mo Salah exposed Arne Slot weakness – he needs to take leaf out of Jurgen Klopp's book' Diogo Jota's widow in emotional statement after Liverpool's classy gesture Reece James makes it clear who is to blame for Chelsea implosion vs Aston Villa Arsenal news: Liverpool backed to steal Arteta favourite as new Jesus plan emerges Liverpool could still hijack Man City's Antoine Semenyo move in huge transfer twist

BBC Sport 30/12/2025 03:50:16 AM 'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup' Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap? Uncertainty and lack of form - Palace's 'flat' end to historic year Attribution 'A stellar legacy on and off the field' - Hugh Morris obituary Attribution 'Point of the match!' - Sabalenka hits 'amazing' winner against Kyrgios. Video, 00:00:36'Point of the match!' - Sabalenka hits 'amazing' winner against Kyrgios Attribution Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' Video, 00:05:25Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' Attribution Five things in EFL: Whose 2025 will end on a high? Whose 2025 will end on a high as BBC Sport looks at the stories to follow in Monday, 29 December EFL programme. Own goal gives Sudan win over Equatorial Guinea Attribution Head 'reached out' to Duckett after video Attribution Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal in victory against Wolves. Video, 00:07:44Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal in victory against Wolves Attribution Ex-England batter and ECB boss Morris dies Attribution Chelsea investigate after bottle thrown at Villa bench Attribution Jota's widow thanks Liverpool fans for their 'love' Attribution How releasing Reijnders gave Man City win at Forest. Video, 00:02:17How releasing Reijnders gave Man City win at Forest Attribution Texans hold out for win against Chargers to reach play-offs. Video, 00:03:40Texans hold out for win against Chargers to reach play-offs Attribution Villa will not speak about league target until game 34 - Emery. Video, 00:03:31Villa will not speak about league target until game 34 - Emery Attribution Littler cruises into round four but Bunting beaten Attribution England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video, 00:06:06England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne Attribution Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle. Video, 00:06:32Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle Attribution Ex-England and Glamorgan batter and ECB boss Morris dies Attribution Catch up with Angry Ginge fresh from the jungle Attribution Do screen versions of novels offer a retreat from the modern world? Attribution A festive throwback of the time-travelling drama Attribution How a dramatic Christmas Day unfolded at The Vic Attribution Mammoth is gearing up for his first Christmas Attribution