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Nottingham Forest’s John Robertson (centre) in action against Birmingham (PA)

John Robertson: ‘The Picasso of football’ who helped Forest to glory

The Scotland winger won the European Cup in successive seasons with Forest, scoring in the 1980 final

Former Nottingham Forest winger John Robertson dies at age of 72

<p>Bruno Fernandes will miss Man United’s Boxing Day clash with Newcastle</p>

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Amorim offers latest Bruno Fernandes injury update

<p>Cole Palmer is back to full fitness for Chelsea</p>

Palmer headlines triple Chelsea injury boost ahead of key Villa clash

<p>Arsenal celebrate as the spot-kick is saved for victory</p>

Arsenal into Carabao Cup semi-finals after marathon shootout win

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<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

Premier League

<p>England will be hoping to finally get a win on the board in the Ashes</p>

Premier League football, Ashes: What sport can I watch on Boxing Day?

Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix missed the decisive penalty against Arsenal after scoring an own goal (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wednesday’s briefing: Nightmare for Lacroix while Slot and Frank clash

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Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club

TalkSport Bet Christmas betting sign up offer: Score £50 in free bets

European football

<p>Rasmus Hojlund with the Supercoppa Italiana</p>

Hojlund delivers verdict on Man Utd decision after Napoli triumph

<p>Thiago Silva waving goodbye at Chelsea in 2024</p>

Thiago Silva, 41, signs for Porto in surprise return to Europe

<p>Fireworks were set off in the stands by Bayern fans</p>

Bayern hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks in stands

International football

<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>

Afcon 2025 fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full

Reigning champions Ivory Coast seal narrow opening win over Mozambique

How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match

Football League

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Championship leaders Coventry strike late to go 10 points clear

<p>Sheffield Wednesday fans revel before kick-off outside Hillsborough</p>

Relegation looms for Sheffield Wednesday – and fans are excited again

Football betting

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Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (December 2025)

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Best Betting Offers and Free Bets (December 2025)

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