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• Porto vs Manchester City - Champions League: Enzo Maresca's men start European campaign at the Dragao, while Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid face Inter Milan8 September 2026, 6:24 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester City's trip to Porto in the Champions League.
  
• Man United Confidential: Stewards charged over derby assault axed by Old Trafford security, outrage at club's cup tickets warning, new stadium clears next hurdle and injury boost for Amad Diallo8 September 2026, 6:23 pm
  The men are to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court in January accused of attacking the 49-year-old supporter during a peaceful protest following United's 0-0 draw with Man City in April 2025.
  
• Revealed: The little-known reason Jamie Vardy is forced to wait for Burnley debut after his surprise return to English football at 398 September 2026, 6:23 pm
  Vardy, 39, joined the Clarets on Sunday after a summer full of speculation over where he would end up next having left Cremonese following their relegation to Serie B at the end of last season.
  
• Rangers suffer huge hammer blow as skipper Lawrence Shankland is set to be sidelined for FOUR months with hamstring injury that may require surgery8 September 2026, 6:14 pm
  Rangers have suffered a hammer blow after boss Derek McInnes confirmed that club captain Lawrence Shankland could be out of action for up to four months.
  
• The streets won't forget! Former Tottenham and QPR star Adel Taarabt retires at 37, bringing an end to colourful 20-year career after stint in the UAE8 September 2026, 6:11 pm
  Taarabt is best remembered for his time at QPR, who he represented more than any other clubs during his career, while he also played for Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League.
  
• Inside Man City's summer of streamlining: Enzo Maresca's new strategy for squad depth, where Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez fit in and how Hugo Viana quickly fixed the mistakes of 20258 September 2026, 5:54 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN IN PORTO: Midfield was clearly the area identified as the one requiring most surgery. Anderson's early displays suggest he is picking up from where he left off with England.
  
• Arsenal caught up in UK airport travel chaos: Gunners forced to cancel Mikel Arteta's Champions League press conference in Naples with flights grounded by air traffic control 'technical failure'8 September 2026, 5:52 pm
  That was because of the air traffic control issues in the UK, with planes at most major UK airports grounded on Tuesday following a 'technical failure'.
  
• Former Scotland boss Steve Clarke's contract claims make him look arrogant and entitled8 September 2026, 5:12 pm
  In an interview published over the weekend, Steve Clarke didn't paint himself nor the SFA in an especially good light.
  
• Tired excuses won't wash at Stephen Robinson's abject Aberdeen, but the blame can't be aimed solely at the manager this time around8 September 2026, 5:12 pm
  What a time it is to be an Aberdeen fan. Just a few weeks into the new season, it already looks like another unholy mess is starting to unfold at Pittodrie.
  
• Harry Kane lands Ballon d'Or nomination after record-breaking 73-goal season - but England captain faces fierce competition from two Three Lions team-mates8 September 2026, 4:03 pm
  England captain Harry Kane has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
  
• Alexis Mac Allister admits he nearly left Liverpool this summer - as midfielder reveals he is 'very sad' the Reds haven't offered him a new contract8 September 2026, 3:57 pm
  Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract.
  
• Scott McTominay will return to Napoli training in two weeks after heart surgery in Manchester was a 'complete success'8 September 2026, 2:50 pm
  The Scotland international, 29, has been diagnosed with 'a mild benign arrhythmia', which is an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm deemed non-serious and posing no significant risk to health.
  
• Must be a safe pair of hands! Goalie for non-league London team is set to become a King in Uganda8 September 2026, 2:26 pm
  George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains the SE Dons in Bexleyheath, south-east London, has unexpectedly been chosen as the next ruler of the Tooro Kingdom.
  
• Xabi Alonso reveals he has held private talks with Estevao over lack of game time - and amid reports in Brazil the forward is concerned about his Blues future8 September 2026, 2:05 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Alonso has held private talks with Estevao Willian amid speculation that Chelsea's Brazilian boy wonder is concerned with his lack of opportunities and new manager's vision for him.
  
• The return of Man United, how will Jose Mourinho fare back at Real Madrid, the underdog to look out for and the major challenge facing Arsenal... SIX things to be excited about as the Champions League returns8 September 2026, 1:14 pm
  So, ahead of the action getting underway, Daily Mail Sport has picked out six reasons to be excited about the Champions League returning...