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• How Jose Mourinho destroyed relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and made Real Madrid dressing room a 'hellhole': Iker Casillas hits out at former boss after explosive first spell at the Bernabeu12 August 2026, 10:45 am
  In the show, Mourinho was asked about his relationship with Casillas, who he had originally labelled as the 'captain and best player' upon his arrival.
  
• Chelsea sign Marc Cucurella replacement, Aston Villa line up move for West Ham star while Newcastle press on with pursuit of Benfica defender: WINDOW WATCH12 August 2026, 10:36 am
  Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons. He replaces Marc Cucurella, who has moved to Madrid.
  
• Gladiators legend and ex-England star John Fashanu hits out at his 'soon-to-be ex-wife' in family feud as he apologises to his daughter and threatens 'legal action against the liar'12 August 2026, 10:28 am
  In a lengthy Instagram post, Fashanu, took a brutal swipe at his 'soon-to-be ex-wife' and regretted spreading misinformation about his daughter, Amal.
  
• Liverpool supporters group calls for 'clarity' on Jeff Bezos' plans for the club as billionaire Amazon founder closes in on securing a minority stake12 August 2026, 10:12 am
  Liverpool supporters group Spirit of Shankly have asked the club to offer clarity on what a proposed investment by a group of billionaires including Jeff Bezos would mean for fans.
  
• Former Man United star accuses Corinthians of 'unacceptable' behaviour after they decide against renewing his contract12 August 2026, 9:43 am
  Memphis Depay has hit out at his former club Corinthians for their 'unacceptable behaviour' at not honouring an alleged agreement between both parties for him to sign a new contract.
  
• UEFA don't want clubs like Aston Villa to win. They've forced them to sell their best players, as 'bigger' clubs lose hundreds of millions with impunity. But thanks to Unai Emery, Villa are beating the system, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE12 August 2026, 8:07 am
  Forget what European chiefs might say in public. Aston Villa are unwelcome guests at tonight's party in Salzburg and the game's wealthy elite would be perfectly happy if they never turned up again.
  
• Roberto Martinez 'holds talks to become Netherlands' new manager in what would be his THIRD international job following Portugal failure - after ex-Liverpool boss Arne Slot pulled out of the running12 August 2026, 7:30 am
  Roberto Martinez has emerged as a shock candidate to become the new Netherlands manager, as their search continues for Ronald Koeman's successor.
  
• Carabao Cup's weekend kick-off pays off with crowd records smashed - even WITHOUT West Ham's bumper attendance!12 August 2026, 7:00 am
  The EFL's decision to start the season with the Carabao Cup appears to have paid off - after record attendances flocked to matches over the weekend.
  
• These are the key clues Matthias Jaissle gave away at Newcastle unveiling - from the signings he wants to how he will turn this club around, writes CRAIG HOPE12 August 2026, 1:00 am
  For a club who want to be among the world's best by 2030, this was a quiet arrival for a head coach whose deal takes us through to that date. He is, then, the man they believe can lead them to the top.
  
• GORDON MILNE interview: Coventry's golden age and all the 'daft' schemes of Jimmy Hill, growing up with Bill Shankly, learning from Tom Finney, Japan with Gary Lineker... and how he nearly replaced Shankly as Liverpool manager12 August 2026, 1:00 am
  Coventry remained afloat in the top flight for 34 years the last time they came up and Gordon Milne, the manager for nine of them from 1972, traces all of that back to the influence of Jimmy Hill.
  
• How Robbie Ure's switch to Sevilla is just the latest Caledonian connection for a club who are fiercely proud of their Scottish roots11 August 2026, 11:17 pm
  Having spent the past three years plying his trade in Belgium and Sweden, the prospect of alighting in the capital of Andalusia was never going to perturb Robbie Ure.
  
• Rangers rocked as Youssef Chermiti is ruled out for lengthy spell... days after club rejected massive bid from Galatasaray for striker11 August 2026, 11:09 pm
  Rangers have been dealt a hammer blow after it was confirmed that Youssef Chermiti will be out of action for an extended period of time after suffering an ACL injury.
  
• Sevilla move is a dream come true for Robbie Ure... as former Rangers youth completes remarkable rise after spells in Belgium and Sweden11 August 2026, 10:56 pm
  Robbie Ure insists signing for Spanish outfit Sevilla in a sensational £7.6million deal has proved he was right to walk away from Rangers as a kid.
  
• Jurgen Klopp comparison was the last thing Derek McInnes needed after a horror start at Rangers... it could end up being a millstone around his neck11 August 2026, 10:46 pm
  When Rangers fans woke up on Monday morning, the inquest into a 2-1 defeat to Hibs at Ibrox the previous day was still very much in full swing.
  
• Paul Pogba 'set to have Monaco contract ripped up after suffering injury' in latest blow to troubled ex-Man United star11 August 2026, 10:34 pm
  Paul Pogba's Monaco contract is 'set to be terminated' after the 33-year-old suffered a fresh injury. He had been trying to revive his career after a doping ban.