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‘Whole team could have died’: Gambia flight aborted en route to AFCON
By Ben Mountain published
The Gambia team, who open the Africa Cup of Nations against Ivory Coast, were forced to abort a flight after running out of oxygen

Turkish Super Cup: Why was Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce postponed just over an hour after scheduled kick-off – with thousands of fans sent home?
By Ben Mountain published
Thousands of supporters were inside the Al-Awwal Stadium when the game was postponed 75 minutes after it was due to start

Arsenal prepared to release popular defender as Napoli express interest: report
By Ben Mountain published
Takehiro Tomiyasu could leave north London on loan this January despite being a regular for the Gunners before his calf injury

Arsenal prepare three-man striker shortlist for January as Ivan Toney plans cool: report
By Ben Mountain published
The Brentford forward could prove tough to prise away from west London as the Gunners build a list of alternative winter targets

PFA says players 'ready to take legal action' over congested fixture lists
By Ben Mountain published
With new FIFA Club World Cup recently announced, the Professional Footballers Association says players are ready to take a stand

Eric Bailly: Ex-Manchester United defender finds new club after troubled Turkey spell
By Ben Mountain published
The Ivorian centre-back has quickly landed on his feet following a difficult period with Besiktas, which saw him released on Friday

'No interest' – Rishi Sunak snubbed by Southampton manager Russell Martin
By Ben Mountain published
The Prime Minister is a Saints fan, but despite seeing his side win on Friday, might have regretted his latest visit to St Mary's

Kylian Mbappe: Liverpool circle as Real Madrid 'prepare final bid' for PSG forward
By Ben Mountain published
Los Blancos are reportedly willing to give the in-demand France attacker until mid-January to accept or reject their final offer

Pep Guardiola issues warning to Manchester City stars after Jack Grealish burglary
By Ben Mountain published
The Catalan has urged his players to exercise caution after thieves stole £1m worth of jewellery and watches from midfielder's home

Arsenal 'won't win league' without improvement in two areas – Mikel Arteta
By Ben Mountain published
The Gunners boss says his side must do better if they are to win the league after falling to West Ham United on Thursday night

Mary Earps, Peter Shilton & Jeff Stelling: Find out football's full New Year Honours list
By Ben Mountain published
Players, staff, officials, managers and others have all been recognised for their services to the beautiful game in the UK

Chelsea & Manchester City join Barcelona in hunt for 'the next Lionel Messi': report
By Ben Mountain published
River Plate sensation Claudio Echeverri, who was born in 2006, helped Argentina to the Under-17 World Cup semi-finals recently

Luton Town share Tom Lockyer update, calling for privacy and respect
By Ben Mountain published
The Hatters captain remains in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth on Saturday as club call for privacy

Manchester City prepare for Fulham swoop as Cottagers eye homecoming for out-of-favour Liverpool man
By Ben Mountain published
Transfer rumours are building ahead of January as Premier League clubs look to strengthen – and it could be a busy window in SW6

FIFA confirm details of new Club World Cup, but tournament is set to create scheduling headaches for Chelsea & Manchester City and 80-game seasons for some players
By Ben Mountain published
World football's governing body has released information on the revamped competition, adding to an already congested calendar

'I've been through worse' – Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana explains why he's not worried by recent poor form
By Ben Mountain published
The former Ajax shot-stopper insists "everything is temporary" and is confident the Red Devils will "become the best again" soon

What Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said about Manchester United and Erik ten Hag
By Ben Mountain published
The German spoke about the difficult situation at Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the rivals at Anfield

Kenny Dalglish earns SPOTY Lifetime award as Jurgen Klopp says 'he is Liverpool'
By Ben Mountain published
The Reds' legendary former player and manager is being honoured by the BBC in their annual awards show later this month

Liverpool face battle as Saudi Pro League prepares fresh Mohamed Salah bid: report
By Ben Mountain published
The Egyptian is again expected to be the Saudi Pro League’s top transfer target – despite last summer's rejected £200m offer

Ian Wright: Ex-Arsenal and England striker steps back from Match of the Day after 26 years
By Ben Mountain published
The former Gunners forward says he'll do "different things with [his] Saturdays" after announcing he's leaving BBC's iconic show

Santos retire club legend's shirt number until promoted back to Brazil's top flight
By Ben Mountain published
After their relegation this week, Santos’ president has confirmed the club won’t wear their "most glorious shirt" while in Série B

Arsenal vs Chelsea sets new Women's Super League attendance record
By Ben Mountain published
Over 59,000 fans watched the Gunners dismantle the Blues at the Emirates Stadium in Sunday's WSL London derby

'Won't be boring' – Bayern Munich to target Barcelona stars in busy transfer window
By Ben Mountain published
The Bundesliga giants, reeling from Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt, are targeting several new players in January
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