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Expanded World Cup less special: Paul Wade

Disappointed: Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade.

FIFA's decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams will devalue qualification for soccer's showpiece event, according to former Australian captain Paul Wade.

PSG interest in Sanchez alarms Arsenal

Uncertain future: Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal's fight to keep Alexis Sanchez has taken a significant twist with Paris St-Germain exploring whether they can sign the unsettled star striker.

Fellaini helps United to first leg Cup win

Feeling good: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Marouane Fellaini enjoy the moment.

Manchester United turned frustration into jubilation as they planted one foot in the League Cup final after a late Marouane Fellaini header gave them a 2-0 win over Hull City in the first leg of their last four clash.

Beckham ready to make more waves

Man of influence: David Beckham.

Ten years ago this week, David Beckham rocked the soccer establishment when he turned his back on Real Madrid, the world's most glamorous soccer club, and signed with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Ronaldo wins FIFA player of the year award

On top of the world: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA's player of the year award, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona.

Mourinho happy for Ferguson to travel on team coach

Not one to be haunted by "ghosts" of the past: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho's determination to ensure Alex Ferguson's presence is still felt around Manchester United has been laid bare, with fresh details emerging about the extent to which he has gone to involve the club's former manager.

Liverpool held by fourth-tier team at Anfield

Shock draw: Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo, left, battles for the ball with Plymouth Argyle's Paul Arnold Garita during their FA ...

Fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle shut up shop and kept the door firmly closed to earn a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool's youngest ever starting XI in their FA Cup third round tie at Anfield while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both won.