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• Thomas Tuchel MUST start offering solutions after England's World Cup agony: The stubborn German needs to meet his critics halfway for a truce to be called in build-up to Euros, writes CRAIG HOPE17 September 2026, 6:44 pm
  The inquest into the semi-final defeat by Argentina a few days earlier had been unforgiving.
  
• Liverpool Confidential: Latest on new deal for Rio Ngumoha revealed, the clubs keen to poach him, why he's guaranteed more minutes this season, how Lewis Koumas reached 'dreamland' and injury updates on three key defenders17 September 2026, 6:19 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Ngumoha signed a three-year professional contract on September 25 of last year. That was the longest deal a player of his age could sign.
  
• 'Get on the bus!': Roy Keane hits out at Phil Foden for 1-0 taunting gesture to Man United fans in car park after his red card in Old Trafford derby17 September 2026, 5:30 pm
  Roy Keane has taken exception to Phil Foden taunting Man United fans after Man City won the derby at Old Trafford having left his team-mates in the lurch with a red card. 
  
• Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac star in Spygate spoof: Wrexham co-owners mock Southampton ahead of weekend clash - after missing out on play-offs amid scandal17 September 2026, 5:01 pm
  Reynolds and Mac have taken Wrexham from non-league to the Championship since their takeover,, and haven't shied away from using their acting credentials for a bit of publicity.
  
• Chelsea Confidential: Blues face choice between EIGHT YEARS at Wembley or new Earl's Court stadium17 September 2026, 4:55 pm
  Officially, it is now Clearlake's Chelsea . Unofficially, it has been that way for some time, ever since the summer of 2022 when Todd Boehly acted as interim sporting director in a wild window.
  
• I saw a different side to Michael Carrick after Man United's loss to Brighton - and here's why alarm bells should be ringing for United fans, writes CHRIS WHEELER17 September 2026, 4:01 pm
  There is no certainty at all that Carrick's spell in charge will follow the same path as his old friend and team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the parallels are unavoidable.
  
• 'Algerians have a new favourite team': Inside the rise of Hull City's new superstar Mohamed Belloumi, as club sources reveal what 'magician' is like behind the scenes - and how his famous father shaped his 'elite' mentality17 September 2026, 4:01 pm
  For Belloumi and his flock of new Algerian Tigers, his rise is even more exciting because of the name. He is the son of Lakhdar Belloumi, widely considered the greatest Algerian player of all time.
  
• Ruben Amorim is ALREADY making excuses at AC Milan: Former Man United boss says his players are not 'perfect' for his system - and aims thinly-veiled dig at Old Trafford stars - before warning he will 'fail BIG'17 September 2026, 2:59 pm
  Amorim suffered his first defeat at the Milan helm on Wednesday night as his side were beaten 2-0 by the Portuguse outfit at the San Siro in the Europa League.
  
• Kylian Mbappe insists Real Madrid stars 'HAD' to wear t-shirts supporting Ceuta and reveals why he defied orders amid migrant crisis in Spanish enclave17 September 2026, 1:57 pm
  Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the decision to defy Real Madrid by covering up a t-shirt bearing a message of solidarity with the people of Ceuta. 
  
• Ineos are failing miserably at Man United. They don't live up to the buzzwords they believe in - and United's utterly nonsensical transfer policy is the proof. No wonder all the clubs they touch are struggling, writes NATHAN SALT17 September 2026, 11:44 am
  Every now and then it's important you refer to the Ineos compass of buzzwords to remind yourself just how much the decision-makers at United are failing against their very own metrics.
  
• Jamie Carragher insists youngsters with 'nightmare' parents 'do not fulfil their potential' in warning shot to JJ Gabriel with Man United wonderkid's father pushing for exit17 September 2026, 11:17 am
  Young stars do not reach their potential if they have a nightmare parent behind the scenes, Jamie Carragher has warned.
  
• Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai hits back at critics - and claims pointed celebration of his Tottenham wondergoal was 'just for myself'17 September 2026, 11:00 am
  The Liverpool vice-captain came in for criticism on Saturday after a sub-par performance against Fulham but hit back in style with a goal-of-the-season contender against Tottenham .
  
• Jurgen Klopp vs German media - Round TWO: Ex-Liverpool boss hits out at 'pathetic' squad leaks in feisty press conference - after threatening to QUIT if reporters targeted his family following World Cup controversy17 September 2026, 10:37 am
  Klopp, who was unveiled as the national side's new boss in July following a two-year break from the dugout after leaving Liverpool, has announced a 44-man split squad.
  
• Saudi club slapped with two-match stadium ban after Cristiano Ronaldo demanded lifetime bans for fans who targeted Ruben Neves with disgraceful Diogo Jota chants17 September 2026, 9:20 am
  The club will play their next two home fixtures behind closed doors and they have also been ordered to pay a fine of 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000).
  
• Three Man City kids who can light up the Carabao Cup: The one-on-one dribbler who has blown Enzo Maresca away, the defender who took up boxing to toughen up and the 6ft midfield goal-machine with an unlikely first-team buddy17 September 2026, 8:17 am
  During his first weeks in the job at City, Enzo Maresca revealed three academy kids had impressed him sufficiently to earn a permanent residence in first-team training this season.