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The two decades of failure that turned Italy from world champions to laughing stock: Left behind by cricket, rugby and baseball, cultural phenomenon holding back Azzurri's talent factory and the heroes of 2006's grand plan to bring back the glory days
26/03/26 02:00
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The most surprising aspect of Italy's decades-long decline is that anybody is still surprised by it. Gianluigi Buffon called it hours after the defending champions had been knocked out in the group stage of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa....read
Why Morgan Gibbs-White deserves an England call-up amid Nottingham Forest survival charge - and how Vitor Pereira navigated his way through a nightmare week, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
22/03/26 08:15TOM COLLOMOSSE: Morgan Gibbs-White may never fulfil his dream of representing England at the World Cup but if he helps Forest survive this season he should be forever proud of it.
Premier League RECAP: Tottenham boss Igor Tudor skips interviews after Nottingham Forest thrashing amid sack threat
22/03/26 10:59Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Newcastle welcomed Sunderland to St James' Park in the Premier League.
How Aston Villa are using agents of NBA legend LeBron James to find a shirt sponsor as clubs fight for commercial edge next season
20/03/26 02:33The club must part ways with their shirt partner Betano at the end of the season as Premier League sides have agreed to drop gambling logos from their jerseys from the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
Chris Wood could return to action TODAY as Nottingham Forest eye major boost for relegation battle
20/03/26 11:05Forest's top scorer last season with 20 goals, Wood has not played since October due to a knee injury and he has been missed desperately.
Aston Villa 2-0 Lille (3-0 on agg): Emi Martinez plays both wonder and wind-up merchant again, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - as Argentine shot-stopper returns to haunt French fans
19/03/26 10:24TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Love him or loathe him, Emi Martinez is one of the most watchable players in the Premier League and we will miss him when he is gone.
Time to deliver! Aston Villa skipper John McGinn admits Unai Emery's men MUST win a trophy soon - or risk being remembered as nearly men
18/03/26 04:21JOHN McGINN has warned Aston Villa they risk being bracketed among football's nearly men if they cannot win a trophy under Unai Emery.
Nottingham Forest get major survival boost as injured star man lined up to return for run-in - TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals full details
18/03/26 11:33Forest have scored only 28 goals in 30 matches in the league this term - the main reason why they are above the relegation zone on goal difference alone.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham: Unless Vitor Pereira's side can rediscover their magic at home, they look like they are heading for the Championship, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
15/03/26 04:36TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: A message to Evangelos Marinakis: Forget the Champions League dream.
How this summer could make or break Aston Villa's future: The three stars they could be forced to sell, why Unai Emery needs a rest, the issue with Emi Martinez and the plans to prevent last year's chaos happening again
13/03/26 11:58With three months remaining of a season that could define their medium-term future, Aston Villa are fighting battles on multiple fronts.
The star Aston Villa hope can carry them into the Champions League, Unai Emery's injury boost and Emi Martinez plays the pantomime villain in Europa League victory over Lille, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
12/03/26 08:00TOM COLLOMOSSE AT STADE PIERRE-MAUROY: Perhaps Emery was right after all. Not long into the second half of this painfully drab Europa League tie at Lille, his side had their goal.
The boardroom battles fuelling Nottingham Forest's floundering season: Lopsided team behind the scenes that botched transfer windows, why Ross Wilson exit is still hurting the club and the 'smart move' that can win back fans
12/03/26 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Before one fixture at the City Ground during the early part of the season, a rival official noted that Forest appeared to have no fewer than three sporting directors.
Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs as Unai Emery's side battle against UEFA spending rules... and club receive welcome injury boost ahead of Europa League showdown
10/03/26 08:29Youri Tielemans is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs this summer as Aston Villa fight an ongoing battle against European football's financial rules.
Leeds move one step closer to Wembley with comfortable 3-0 victory over Norwich - they must go for FA Cup glory despite Premier League relegation fears, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
08/03/26 06:43TOM COLLOMOSSE: A question for Leeds United fans. Given the choice, would you rather win the FA Cup and be relegated, or survive in the Premier League but go trophyless?
Inside the Wolves revival: The motivational trick Rob Edwards is using on his players, the basic skill the team have improved, the 'culture' reset and the plans already in place for next season's promotion push
05/03/26 05:00The terms 'boss' and 'gaffer' are such staples of the English game that even non-football staff will use them despite never kicking a ball for the club. Wolves head coach Rob Edwards sees it differently.
Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea: Joao Pedro's hat-trick swings the Champions League pendulum in the Blues' favour, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - and shambolic Villans must face up to prospect of summer firesale
04/03/26 09:50TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Always walking a tightrope with UEFA and Premier League spending rules, Villa are likely to sell key players to balance the books if they miss out.
Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as Arsenal go SEVEN points clear at the top of the table after Man City were held by Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium
04/03/26 06:15Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for this evening's Premier League games featuring Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa vs Chelsea.
Aston Villa warn Ezri Konsa to keep his anger in check after clash with fans following shock loss at Wolves
03/03/26 11:30The England defender, who is captaining Villa in the absence of John McGinn, was involved in an angry exchange with supporters after Villa's dire 2-0 derby defeat at Molineux last Friday.
Why Leicester's boardroom shake-up is a missed opportunity that will leave new sporting director's hands tied from day one
03/03/26 02:01Like a character in an action thriller who just won't be defeated, Jon Rudkin has clung on again at Leicester City just when it seemed his position was practically untenable.
Championship strugglers Leicester announce major boardroom shake-up - with club's owner stepping down as CEO and unpopular director Jon Rudkin PROMOTED
03/03/26 01:00Fans protested against the club's leaders as Leicester were beaten 2-0 at home by Norwich - and many are likely to be angry when they learn controversial director Jon Rudkin has been promoted.
Why Aston Villa can feel a Champions League place slipping through their fingers AGAIN: The three key players they look half a team without and where Unai Emery is going wrong after Wolves defeat: TOM COLLOMOSSE
27/02/26 10:12TOM COLLOMOSSE: After losing to a Wolves side who had won only one of their previous 32 league matches, Aston Villa can feel a Champions League place slipping through their fingers again.
Unai Emery gives his backing to Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as the England international bids to find top form against strugglers Wolves
26/02/26 10:57Unai Emery has backed Ollie Watkins to find his best form in time to haul Aston Villa into next season's Champions League.
Callum Hudson-Odoi helps send jittery Nottingham Forest through as the boos begin for Vitor Pereira - and the three squad players who did him no favours on an unconvincing night against Fenerbahce: TOM COLLOMOSSE
26/02/26 10:13Vitor Pereira's honeymoon period as Nottingham Forest head coach has lasted precisely 225 minutes. That was all it took for the home fans to show their disgust with their team.
Igor Tudor says Tottenham job is harder than he thought, Unai Emery's warning to his Aston Villa stars... and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reveals birthday plans: PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE
26/02/26 02:31A big weekend of Premier League action awaits and several managers are taking their press conferences today to preview the matches. Stay here with Daily Mail Sport for all the latest...
Revealed: The string of errors behind Eric Ramsay's 44-day West Brom disaster - the months-old interview that got him the job, big names overlooked, training-ground rows and the drastic tactical flaw that could prove fatal in relegation battle
25/02/26 05:00The most alarming detail about Eric Ramsay's 44-day tenure was not the baffling tactical decisions or players' confusion. It is that West Brom appear to have moved for him based on an old presentation.
John McGinn hands Unai Emery much-needed injury boost as Aston Villa captain's target return date revealed
24/02/26 01:10The captain has been absent since suffering a knee injury in the home defeat by Everton in January and has since undergone surgery.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool: Arne Slot admits Reds got lucky... and the evidence is stacking up that Mo Salah's best days are behind him, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
22/02/26 04:25TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Mohamed Salah tried to style it out with a smile and an expression of surprise but this time the evidence was plain for all to see.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Reds look to chase down top four spot plus updates from two others games
22/02/26 12:37Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Sunday's 2pm Premier League games featuring Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool, Crystal Palace vs Wolves and Sunderland vs Fulham.
How Vitor Pereira has already made an impact at Nottingham Forest: What new boss has told struggling stars, the key changes from Sean Dyche's troubled reign - and the reasons why club believe in him
20/02/26 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: It will take more than one impressive result to make Nottingham Forest supporters lose their fear of relegation.
Vitor Pereira's perfect start: New Nottingham Forest boss releases stars from Sean Dyche's shackles as they dismantle Fenerbahce to raise hopes chaotic season could end with Champions League place
19/02/26 07:48With Vitor Pereira, their fourth head coach of the campaign, in the dugout for the first time, Forest dismantled Fenerbahce and are on the brink of a place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Revealed: Jose Mourinho's order to Benfica dressing room in wake of racism storm - including BANNED words - as Real Madrid send dossier of evidence to UEFA
19/02/26 12:09Jose Mourinho has banned all mention of Real Madrid among his Benfica squad following the Champions League tie that was overshadowed by allegations of racism.
This is the main issue Vitor Pereira MUST fix at Nottingham Forest - and why an impressive answer at his unveiling suggests he's the man to do it, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
17/02/26 06:40Pereira has accepted his second job as a Premier League coach knowing the spotlight is shining even more brightly on his players than it is on him.
'Embrace my methods... or we're going down!' New Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira issues strong warning to players after becoming club's fourth manager of the season
17/02/26 12:24TOM COLLOMOSSE: Vitor Pereira on Tuesday warned Nottingham Forest's restless squad to accept his methods or risk relegation to the Championship.
Coventry 3-1 Middlesbrough: Frank Lampard's side return to top of the Championship as Haji Wright hat-trick sinks title rivals
16/02/26 10:21TOM COLLOMOSSE: Haji Wright's hat-trick sent Coventry back to the top of the Championship, just a week after Boro had replaced Frank Lampard's side at the summit.
Birmingham 1-1 Leeds: Daniel Farke challenges his side to become club legends by winning the FA Cup after surviving a scare at St Andrews
15/02/26 02:56Leeds United advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup at the expense of Birmingham after the sides could not be separated during 120 thrilling minutes, mostly dominated by Blues.
FRANK LAMPARD INTERVIEW: 'I took Derby to the play-off final and Chelsea into Europe... I know what it takes to turn Coventry slide around and secure promotion to Premier League'
15/02/26 12:00Speaking to Daily Mail Sport in the player break-out room on the first floor at Sky Blue Lodge, Lampard is feeling positive despite his side winning only two of their last eight games.
Vitor Pereira appointed Nottingham Forest head coach: Portuguese becomes club's FOURTH boss this season - and is tasked with keeping them up amid threat of relegation
15/02/26 12:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: His remit will be to keep the club in the Premier League. Forest are three points above the bottom three and their next league fixture is against Liverpool.
Why Nottingham Forest went for Vitor Pereira: TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals squad summit with owner hours before Sean Dyche sacking, changes ex-Wolves boss will make from day one, set-piece success and Molineux errors he's learned from
14/02/26 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: As a man who fell in love with England's pub culture when he worked at Wolves, Vitor Pereira should feel right at home in his new job.
Vitor Pereira agrees deal to become Nottingham Forest's FOURTH manager of the season, as ex-Wolves boss is tasked with leading Evangelos Marinakis' team to safety
13/02/26 04:48Former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has been named as Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the 2025-26 season after owner Evangelos Marinakis sensationally fired Sean Dyche.
How to save Nottingham Forest from relegation nightmare: A difficult Morgan Gibbs-White conversation, repairing Sean Dyche's divisive mistake, the Europa League dilemma... and why frontrunner Vitor Pereira could be perfect fit
12/02/26 05:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Vitor Pereira likes to wind down after games with an ice-cold lager or two, but should he replace Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest he may feel the need for a stiff drink.
Former Wolves boss a contender to become Nottingham Forest's FOURTH manager of the season after late-night sacking of Sean Dyche
12/02/26 08:26The goalless draw with Wolves left Forest only three points above the relegation zone. Their next league game is at Brighton on March 1.
How Sean Dyche turned the Nottingham Forest dressing room against him: The tirade that spelled the end, exhausting training that left squad knackered before matches, the players he made clear he doesn't rate, board's mistakes and who's next on list
12/02/26 01:03It was clear after one particular Dyche rant that something in the squad/manager dynamic had snapped. His sacking, with Forest now looking for a record fourth manager this season, is the result.
Nottingham Forest SACK Sean Dyche: Evangelos Marinakis dismisses his THIRD manager of the season with brutal 57-word statement... at 12.31am!
12/02/26 12:35Dyche follows Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou out of the door. When he took over, Forest were two points from safety and he departs with them three points above the drop zone.
Evangelos Marinakis appears to be on the brink of sacking a THIRD manager this season, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE, as dejected Sean Dyche seemingly accepts his fate after toothless draw
11/02/26 09:42TOM COLLOMOSSE: Having already sent two managers packing this season, Evangelos Marinakis appeared on the brink of an unwanted hat-trick on Wednesday night.
Sunderland vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as Reds win away from home thanks to Virgil van Dijk header but star is stretchered off with bad injury
11/02/26 06:00Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Wednesday's Premier League games featuring Sunderland vs Liverpool and Manchester City vs Fulham.
Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner suffers a stroke - and steps back from day-to-day work at Tom Brady's club
11/02/26 10:24Birmingham chairman Tom Wagner is recovering from a stroke and will be stepping back from his regular duties for a time, the Championship club have said.
Sean Dyche's long-term future at Nottingham Forest under growing threat after abject Leeds defeat increases concerns ahead of crucial clash with Wolves
10/02/26 11:07Dyche, Forest's third manager this season, was appointed in October with Forest two points adrift of safety and has taken 21 points from his 17 games to leave them three points clear of the bottom three.
This is what's next for Harvey Elliott after being cast out by Aston Villa and Liverpool
07/02/26 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: The scene is a corridor in the depths of Hill Dickinson Stadium, shortly after Everton's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa last September.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin leaves a smile on the face of two German coaches with latest strike helping Leeds put rivals Nottingham Forest to the sword
06/02/26 11:15Daniel Farke was not the only German coach celebrating after Leeds United's vital victory over relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Friday night.
Leicester City crisis exposed: How freefalling Foxes have gone from miracle title win to Championship strugglers in 10 years with managerial mismatches and key figures to blame
06/02/26 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: After being deducted six points for breaking spending rules, Leicester are above the relegation zone on goal difference alone.
Leicester City are handed major points deduction which plunges them into back-to-back relegation danger - after they broke Premier League rules
05/02/26 04:35TOM COLLOMOSSE: The penalty relates to the 2023-24 season, when Leicester were promoted to the Premier League but were deemed to have breached profitability and sustainability regulations.
Sean Dyche claims stadiums are NOT as hostile as 30 years ago as Nottingham Forest prepare to face Leeds in Elland Road cauldron
04/02/26 03:09Leeds' home is known as one of the most intimidating in the modern game yet Dyche believes fans today are less aggressive than they once were.
Liverpool and Aston Villa open Harvey Elliott talks to CHANGE his loan-with-obligation deal after return from exile
02/02/26 02:25Aston Villa and Liverpool are set to hold talks over the terms of Harvey Elliott's season-long loan move at Villa Park.
Unhappy Unai Emery calls out 'unfair' VAR call after Tammy Abraham's debut equaliser was chalked off during Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat by Brentford
01/02/26 07:11TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery hit out at the 'unfair' VAR call that put a huge dent in Aston Villa's dwindling title hopes. Emery rarely criticises officials and was also relatively restrained here.
Why Brentford's controversial VAR reprieve does not excuse Aston Villa - and how poor decision-making in the transfer window is taking its toll after a second successive home defeat, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
01/02/26 04:37TOM COLLOMOSSE: First things first. A controversial VAR call is no excuse for Aston Villa to lose at home to Brentford, especially when the visitors played with 10 men for more than half the game.
Nottingham Forest transfer briefing: Latest on scrap for Jean-Philippe Mateta, the back-up options if that deal falls through, what the bid for Yasin Ayari reveals and what impending fine means for player sales
30/01/26 05:00Who Forest get through the door before Monday could be the difference between a relegation scrap and mid-table security - and could affect their chances of glory in Europe.
Unai Emery gives another bleak assessment of Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa future after on-loan star made first appearance since October in Europa League win: 'Nothing has changed'
29/01/26 11:06TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The on-loan Liverpool player completed 90 minutes as Villa fought back to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2.
Aston Villa 3-2 RB Salzburg: Ollie Watkins' injury scare casts shadow over thrilling Europa League comeback, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
29/01/26 10:28TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: They came to cheer on their unlikely No9 and left worrying about the player who has long been one of the best in the Premier League in that role.
Jorgen Strand Larsen's move to Crystal Palace in jeopardy as Eagles go cold on £45m deal for Wolves forward - which could have ramifications for Jean-Philippe Mateta
29/01/26 06:39TOM COLLOMOSSE: Daily Mail Sport understands the Palace hierarchy have never been entirely convinced about the deal and now appear to have gone cold - at least for now.
Nottingham Forest considering their options after £20m offer is turned down for Brighton midfielder... following failed bid for Lewis Dunk
29/01/26 02:35Forest have also made multiple offers for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, though decisive conversations are unlikely to take place until after the fixture at the City Ground this Sunday.
Nottingham Forest have fresh offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta rejected - despite Crystal Palace being close to a replacement with £50m agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen
29/01/26 01:01SIMON JONES AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest have had further offers turned down for Jean-Philippe Mateta as they step up their bid to sign the Crystal Palace forward.
Why Aston Villa CAN win the title: The genius of Unai Emery, the crisis talks that turned their season around, the qualities Emery is banking on Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz bringing and club's hardline stance over Morgan Rogers
28/01/26 05:02No Premier League story can ever match Leicester City's glorious march to the title a decade ago, but if Aston Villa were to emulate them in May it would run it pretty close.
Nottingham Forest are set to cancel Oleksandr Zinchenko's season-long loan from Arsenal - with unhappy defender wanted by Ajax
27/01/26 12:15Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to have his loan deal with Nottingham Forest cancelled within the next 24 hours.
Youri Tielemans set for spell on sidelines with ankle injury in major Aston Villa blow - as club eyes a move for Douglas Luiz or Ruben Loftus-Cheek to bolster depleted midfield
27/01/26 11:40EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Youri Tielemans has undergone a second assessment on the ankle injury that has forced Aston Villa to revive their interest in former midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Nottingham Forest target England star - as 'big fan' Sean Dyche hopes to persuade him to join relegation battle at the City Ground
26/01/26 07:08TOM COLLOMOSSE: Dyche has been a big fan of the England star for some time. He scored one of the great goals to be disallowed by VAR, a volley against Dyche's Everton in 2023.
Leicester consider move for former defender - who has also managed Millwall and Oxford - to replace Marti Cifuentes after he was axed by Championship strugglers
26/01/26 02:55A decade after their glorious Premier League triumph, Leicester are 14th in the Championship and six points adrift of the play-off places having taken only one point form the last three games.
Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest: The player who reminded Sean Dyche of his abilities, why the visitors must strengthen during this transfer window - and the learning curve for the beaten Bees, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
25/01/26 04:36TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Had Lorenzo Lucca been registered in time after joining on loan, Taiwo Awoniyi would probably not have played.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: Re-live all the reaction from the Blues' win over 10-man Eagles, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest celebrate away victories too
25/01/26 12:32Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Sunday's 2pm games featuring Crystal Palace vs Chelsea, Newcastle vs Aston Villa and Brentford vs Nottingham Forest.
Aston Villa closing in on Tammy Abraham return: Striker, 28, could join Unai Emery's side NEXT WEEK
23/01/26 11:16TOM COLLOMOSSE: The former Chelsea forward is currently on a season's loan at Besiktas from Roma but is a favourite of Villa boss Unai Emery, who has made him a priority target.
Braga 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White misses penalty, Ryan Yates scores farcical own-goal and Elliot Anderson is sent off on night of calamity for Sean Dyche's side
22/01/26 10:07TOM COLLOMOSSE AT STADIO MUNICIPAL: Sean Dyche and his players felt the full force of Nottingham Forest fans' fury as Ryan Yates' farcical own-goal saw them slip to a dispiriting defeat.
Aston Villa consider move for former Chelsea and England midfielder as Unai Emery looks for cover following Boubacar Kamara setback
21/01/26 09:26SIMON JONES AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa's most important player, Kamara is set to miss a significant part of the season with the knee injury sustained at Tottenham earlier this month.
Why Sean Dyche is on a knife-edge at Nottingham Forest: The high-risk strategy he used, why January window is key, the latest on Evan Ferguson and Jorgen Strand Larsen deals and the one player he will NOT sell
20/01/26 05:00Dyche likes to dismiss the daily chatter of football as 'outside noise' but he will be thankful that because of Nottingham Forest's draw with Arsenal, the din has died down a little.
Aston Villa officials jet in to Turkey for Tammy Abraham talks - as transfer chiefs attempt to broker deal with Besiktas to bring forward back to Villa Park
20/01/26 03:00Daily Mail Sport understands Villa transfer chief Roberto Olabe attended Besiktas' 1-0 win over Kayserispor, with Abraham playing all but the final few seconds of the Super Lig encounter.
Aston Villa transfer special: Latest on Tammy Abraham pursuit after club officials' mission to Turkey, the player in line for a shock recall to Unai Emery's squad and what Boubacar Kamara injury blow means for Dani Ceballos move
20/01/26 12:00Unai Emery cut a frustrated figure after Aston Villa's home defeat by Everton - and anyone who studies the club during transfer windows knows this is no surprise.
Aston Villa transfer briefing: The latest on deals for Tammy Abraham and Dani Ceballos, the one area Unai Emery really wants to strengthen, why Harvey Elliott is staying put... and why Jean-Philippe Mateta move looks unlikely
19/01/26 12:56It's been a cracking season for Unai Emery's men but they need reinforcements. Here, our Villa expert TOM COLLOMOSSE answers five big questions about the window.
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 Arsenal
18/01/26 07:50TOM 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.
Aston Villa 0-1 Everton: The off-field problems Unai Emery's side MUST solve if they are to secure Champions League place, never mind fight for the title, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
18/01/26 07:14TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa's 11-game unbeaten run was brought to a grinding halt on Sunday as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Everton at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Toffees earn deserved win to deal hosts' title hopes a major blow
18/01/26 03:01Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa welcome Everton to Villa Park in the Premier League.
Unai Emery accuses rivals of playing DIRTY to stop Morgan Rogers - but tells Aston Villa stars to adapt to rough treatment
16/01/26 10:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery has accused Aston Villa's rivals of playing dirty to stop star attacker Morgan Rogers. Rogers has been fouled 27 times in the league this year.
Aston Villa could be without key player for 'a long time', admits Unai Emery - as he targets move to bring an England international back to Villa Park
16/01/26 03:31The star is arguably Villa's key player and their results when he is in the team are significantly better than when he is not.
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Video emerges of quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder firing a pistol in 2024
Allegedly shot and killed someone after argument
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Scottie Scheffler forced to withdraw from Houston Open... and it's a dangerous sign ahead of the Masters
Big family changes coming for world No. 1
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Luka Doncic hires powerful celeb attorney with star-studded clientele - including Kim K and Britney Spears
For Lakers star's bitter legal war with ex-fiancee
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Horror as NBA star suffers all-time sickening knee injury and is stretchered off in front of horrified teammates
Will miss serious time
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Women's boxer, 19, miraculously awakens from coma days after being knocked unconscious
Optimism in boxing after horrifying night
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David Beckham launches initiative to bring soccer to US schools amid feud with son, Brooklyn
Beckham's charity work continues amid saga
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Heartwarming moment MLB manager tells journeyman pitcher he made the team during mound visit
He'll be there Opening Day
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Tiger Woods to make sensational return to competitive golf
One of the sport's greatest legends is ready to come back from injury
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Phillies pitcher rushed to hospital as team reveals he suffered cardiac event on the mound
He is now wearing a monitor
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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' 1587 Kansas City steakhouse destroyed in brutal TikTok review
After launching it back in September
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Scottie Pippen reignites his feud with Michael Jordan
As he aims brutal dig at former Chicago Bulls teammate in new soda commercial
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Fundraiser launched for NHL reporter Jessi Pierce's husband after she died with their kids in house fire
Tributes pour in for Pierce and her children
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
Placed in medically induced coma in California
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Two-time Super Bowl winner takes brutal swipe at Trump supporters
As he ruthlessly mocks MAGA in divisive online post
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Beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce shared heartbreaking final post of her three children
Before their tragic deaths in house fire at the weekend
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Maryland coach Brenda Frese screams in the face of star player Oluchi Okananwa in loss
Great coaching or poor judgement?
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Defending champs go down in March Madness thriller after tempers flare between Iowa and top-seeded Florida
Coaches erupt before wild finish in Tampa
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Tom Brady dodges question about Maxx Crosby after Raiders star saw Ravens trade sensationally collapse
What does the future hold in Las Vegas?
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St. John's sinks buzzer beater to stun Kansas in wild March Madness finish to advance to first Sweet 16 since 1999
Next up: Duke
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Incredible footage of 7ft 9in March Madness star Olivier Rioux towering over high-school rivals resurfaces
Unfair advantage?
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Barely-believable moment March Madness shot DOESN'T go in as clock hits zero: 'I just about died'
Nebraska survived a scare against Vanderbilt
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Terrifying moment young girl is trapped under a cart in front of Brooks Koepka at Valspar Championship
Five-time major champion helped out
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Fans convinced Tom Brady, 48, could make NFL return after legendary QB rolls back the years at Flag Football Classic
Could he return?
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
Believed to be dating
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Stephen A. Smith loses it on Donald Trump after 'disgusting' post about 'veteran Purple Heart recipient'
Smith's political streak continues online
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North Carolina to review basketball coach Hubert Davis' performance after Tar Heels' March Madness upset loss
Turnover in Chapel Hill?
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Logan Paul slammed for disrespecting Tom Brady and taunting Team USA at flag football game
Paul's antics were ripped by angry fans
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Florida's Olivier Rioux, tallest player in college basketball history, dwarfs 6ft8 March Madness rival as defending champs roll
NCAA's 7ft9 center
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
Robert Parish is no longer the game's ironman
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March Madness star opens up on depression battle as she reveals struggles forced her to step back from basketball
Terrifying downward spiral
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New York Giants star Cam Skattebo comes under fire after controversially claiming brain disease 'isn't real'
Managed to really rock the boat with his take
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Fury as students of Ivy League Penn mock blue collar rivals Illinois while getting blown out in March Madness game
Bitter reaction
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Pittsburgh Steelers forced to clarify NFL legend is still alive after rumors he had died went viral
Shuts down vile speculation
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Simone Biles threatens to steal Caitlin Clark's best friend after husband's NFL move to Indianapolis
As she prepares to relocate
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Tennis star spills secrets of Serena Williams' shock comeback at 44
Days after she showed off weight loss in swimsuit snaps
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March Madness chaos continues as North Carolina is dumped OUT in latest first-round upset
On dramatic first day of tournament
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Jaxson Dart ripped for 'dressing like a pilgrim' in loved-up pictures with stunning girlfriend Marissa Ayers
Brutally mocked by fans online
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NFL quarterback engaged three years after messy split from model Draya Michele - who now has an NBA boytoy
Announced news online
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Livvy Dunne gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Baywatch filming
As the cast brush off growing criticism of reboot
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More than half of March Madness brackets ruined in opening game as NCAA Tournament starts with a thriller
TCU beat Ohio State
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Kournikova's popstar husband posts rare picture of couple's four children
Latest bundle of joy arrived recently in December
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Brady makes withering joke about Daniels' mom in front of Commanders star
Ready to play in the Fanatics Football Classic this weekend
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EXCLUSIVEBaseball star McNeil reveals the BRUTAL way he was traded by the Mets after 13 years in New York
Sent from one coast to another in drop of a hat
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Ex-NBA star Griffin shows off his ripped physique during shirtless beach walk with model fiancee
Chiseled physique on full display in Malibu
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes stun in new pictures from beach holiday
As injured Chiefs quarterback makes most of offseason
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Golf legend Tiger Woods is ARRESTED and charged with DUI after rollover car crash in Florida
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England 1-1 Uruguay: Thomas Tuchel's understudies have some way to go to prove their World Cup credentials,...
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Ben White has chaotic England cameo on Three Lions return with Arsenal star giving away late penalty after...
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Farcical refereeing decision sees Man United star escape red card despite being brandished TWO yellow cards...
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Inside Bolton Wanderers' quiet revival: Why wobbly form isn't shaking Steven Schumacher's promotion plans,...
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Ruben Amorim spotted playing padel with Man City sporting director in sunny Portugal nearly three months on...
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Jurgen Klopp says 'irreplaceable' Mohamed Salah's incredible Liverpool career will never be matched - and...
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Bill Sweeney is sleepwalking into a shocking mistake. By not even picking up the phone to Andy Farrell, the...
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The EFL is broken - and we've uncovered the scarcely believable proof. This is how close to oblivion YOUR...
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Angry Tottenham fans launch 'No to Roberto De Zerbi' campaign and urge club NOT to replace under pressure...
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Mary Rand dead aged 86: Trailblazing British Olympic legend - the FIRST woman to win gold in a track and...
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Slovenia boss warns Manchester United he will not be pushed around over Benjamin Sesko after stand-off
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Newcastle Confidential: Shock Sandro Tonali transfer development - and Bruno Fernandes' surprising role -...
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson takes fresh swipe at 'rattled' West Ham fans as she begs club to allow...
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Roy Keane in mourning as his mum - 'the only boss I listen to' - dies surrounded by family at Irish hospice
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Former £25m Man United star faces huge ban for using his PHONE during a game under little-known rule
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- Golf legend Tiger Woods is ARRESTED and charged with DUI after rollover car crash in Florida
- MLB star Alec Bohm sues his own PARENTS for more than $1million in shocking case
- Staggering amount NBA legend Paul Pierce is being asked to pay in child support every month in bitter paternity lawsuit
- Donald Trump says Tiger Woods will NOT be playing at The Masters in bombshell claim about golf legend
- Heartbreaking details emerge of how NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and three kids were found after deadly house fire
- Eagles hero Hollis Thomas slammed for dating ex-wife of former Philadelphia NFL star Brent Celek
- Ex-NFL star Barret Robbins who went AWOL before a Super Bowl and was shot by police dead at 52
- Motorsport stars make miracle escape after car is 'engulfed in flames' as driver's husband breaks down in tears reliving horrifying ordeal
- Taylor Swift pays heartfelt tribute to Olympic hero Alysa Liu during award acceptance speech
- Utter humiliation for March Madness contender as awful coaching blunder sees team toppled in huge upset
- Michael Jordan finally sits down with Gayle King for an interview that took 10 YEARS to plan with reclusive NBA hero
- Donald Trump breaks his silence on 'close friend' Tiger Woods' rollover car crash: 'He has some difficulty'
- Jessi Pierce's devastated husband breaks silence on tragic fire that killed wife and kids
- Bodycam footage shows ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in tears as he's handcuffed by police over break-in at home of alleged mistress
- Bill Murray's son Luke named head coach of Boston College midway through UConn's March Madness run
- Mark Sanchez's trial delayed again after NFL star was accused of fighting truck driver high on fentanyl and cocaine
- England vs Uruguay RECAP: All the reaction as Ben White's chaotic cameo sees Three Lions held at Wembley in World Cup audition
- Roy Keane in mourning as his mum - 'the only boss I listen to' - dies surrounded by family at Irish hospice
- Fury as gospel singer performs 'worst national anthem of all time' before Dodgers' win over the Diamondbacks
- World Series-winning MLB star Jason Heyward retires at 36 as he pens emotional farewell statement
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