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• The top 11 Premier League signings of the season ranked: The 'masterstroke' decision to recruit title-winning captain, the Man United forward who has fitted in seamlessly and the rejuvenated England striker26 March 2026, 10:20 am
  SIMON JONES: In one of the most open competitions for years, it is still all to play for. Key to that has been a number of surprise performances from summer signings.
  
• Rodri drops transfer bombshell as Man City star opens door to Real Madrid move26 March 2026, 9:56 am
  Rodri has one year left on his deal at the Etihad and is not in current negotiations over a new contract, with talks initially put on ice as he recovered from a cruciate knee ligament injury.
  
• Britain's golden girl Keely Hodgkinson mocks West Ham's lack of 'medals' amid row over whether athletics can kick football out of the London Stadium26 March 2026, 8:39 am
  Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson aimed a cheeky jibe at West Ham as the Premier League club threatens to block London's plans to host the World Athletics Championships.
  
• 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 days26 March 2026, 2:00 am
  The most surprising aspect of Italy's decline is that anybody is still surprised by it. Gianluigi Buffon called it hours after they were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup group stage.
  
• Harry Maguire reveals where it went wrong for Ruben Amorim at Man United, his rejuvenation under Michael Carrick - and the emotional call with his mum after receiving England call up25 March 2026, 11:59 pm
  INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: For now, he is competing with an established four of John Stones, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa for a place in Tuchel's squad for the summer.
  
• Harry Maguire close to Man United contract breakthrough: Defender, 33, on the verge of agreeing new one-year deal - but issues one key demand to Old Trafford bosses25 March 2026, 11:48 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: The 33-year-old's current deal expires this summer and talks have taken place in recent weeks. We understand this would likely be a one-year deal.
  
• Man United 2-3 Bayern Munich: Pernille Harder returns to haunt Marc Skinner's side as Reds face daunting return trip to Germany in Women's Champions League quarter-final25 March 2026, 11:11 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH AT OLD TRAFFORD: Pernille Harder's brace - and a third from Momoko Tanikawa in the 84th minute - has given United an almighty task to carry with them to Germany.
  
• Man United youngster is invited to train with England senior team after impressive season25 March 2026, 11:03 pm
  The 19-year-old has been involved with the Three Lions' under-20 side this week, but has impressed senior boss Thomas Tuchel in what has been a breakout season.
  
• YouTube football team Hashtag United request to be RELEGATED from non-league tier - even if they finish above the drop zone!25 March 2026, 10:44 pm
  The club, based in Essex, was created by YouTuber Spencer Owen 10 years ago and would initially play matches solely on YouTube until they entered the football pyramid.
  
• Forgotten man Nathan Patterson is ready to make up for lost time with club and country after injuries saw his career stall following £11m Everton move25 March 2026, 10:30 pm
  When Nathan Patterson burst on to the scene at Rangers a few years ago, his career path rarely deviated from a positive trajectory.
  
• Rangers announce £16million share issue to help invest in first team... as club SCRAP the hunt for a new sporting director to replace Kevin Thelwell25 March 2026, 9:22 pm
  Rangers will bolster their summer spending power with a share issue worth £16million.
  
• Ange Postecoglou reveals new details behind 'brutal' sacking at Nottingham Forest just 18 MINUTES after shocking Chelsea defeat - and how he came close to doing something he would 'regret'25 March 2026, 8:39 pm
  Postecoglou, 60, endured a miserable spell with Forest after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this season, enduring a winless run of eight games.
  
• Man United star Casemiro emerges as surprise target for MLS side - as outgoing Brazilian tells friends he 'likes the idea' of moving Stateside25 March 2026, 8:27 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER AND SIMON JONES: Despite entering the final few months of his United career, Casemiro is enjoying arguably his best season at United.
  
• Why Mo Salah and Liverpool broke up: LEWIS STEELE reveals the key turning points and fallouts, the players who could replace him - and why fans want Michael Olise25 March 2026, 7:29 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: No sooner had the ink dried on Mohamed Salah's farewell statement than the debate turned to who Liverpool will sign to replace him.
  
• Mohamed Salah's next options in full: Saudi side who once offered £150m, MLS club on the hunt for a marquee star and European giants are all on the table as Liverpool star prepares for emotional farewell25 March 2026, 7:27 pm
  Mo Salah's agent Ramy Abass says they have yet to decide where Liverpool's stellar forward moves next after bringing down the curtain on his Anfield career.