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'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
19.01.2026 10:46Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.
'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
18.01.2026 20:43This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Dalot 'would have been given red card in Europe'
19.01.2026 12:45Manchester United's Diogo Dalot was not sent off against Manchester City after his foul on Jeremy Doku was "glancing" contact.
Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure
19.01.2026 00:20Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.
'We are not top-five contenders' - is January make or break for Villa?
19.01.2026 11:39After manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa are not top-five contenders in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at the importance of the transfer window.
Carrick gave fans 'taste' of Ferguson era - Rooney
19.01.2026 06:10Wayne Rooney says Man Utd's younger fans got a "taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson" in the win over Man City - and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick.
Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies
19.01.2026 09:39Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer's tournament in the Americas.
Wilson set to stay at West Ham despite exit talks
19.01.2026 13:45West Ham block plans for striker Callum Wilson to leave the club this month after putting talks over his contract termination on hold.
Chelsea open to selling Fernandez - Monday's gossip
19.01.2026 10:59Chelsea tell Real Madrid they could sell Enzo Fernandez, Man Utd interested in Joao Gomes, and Nottingham Forest in talks for Lorenzo Lucca.