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• Philippe Coutinho, 34, reunites with Neymar as he signs for Santos six months after dramatically quitting his boyhood club for 'health' reasons15 September 2026, 4:23 pm
  The 34-year-old has joined the Brazilian side for the rest of the season after leaving boyhood club Vasco de Gama back in February.
  
• Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad is a much-needed breath of fresh air for the Scotland set  up15 September 2026, 4:22 pm
  It has only been a month since Sebastien Pocognoli was appointed as Scotland's new head coach. In the grand scheme of things, he's only been in the door five minutes.
  
• Howard Webb blames 'tunnel vision' for major VAR blunder that cost Man United in derby clash against Man City: Refs chief 'really disappointed' by failure to disallow offside goal15 September 2026, 4:21 pm
  Refs' boss Howard Webb says that those involved in the Manchester Derby blunder were 'really disappointed' with the 'highly unfortunate' error.
  
• REVEALED: The club plotting stunning move for JJ Gabriel and the compensation United would receive, the real motivations behind his bombshell request to leave and what Old Trafford insiders will do next - Man United Confidential15 September 2026, 4:14 pm
  United's hierarchy have been rocked at the breakdown in relations between Gabriel's family and the club following a bombshell request by the player to leave.
  
• JIMMY MONTGOMERY EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland's FA Cup hero on the hijinks of the Black Cats' last European adventure, having his gloves stolen in Lisbon - and his verdict on Robin Roefs15 September 2026, 4:02 pm
  In the hall of Montgomery's peaceful house in the Sunderland suburbs is a photo of the save in the 1973 FA Cup final for which he will forever be remembered.
  
• I've seen JJ Gabriel's supreme talent develop first-hand: This is why his exit would be a hammer blow for Man United - and leave Michael Carrick devastated15 September 2026, 3:56 pm
  To watch JJ Gabriel at work inside a near-empty Leigh Sports Village each week feels akin to being given the first look at the next Oscar-winning movie from the back room of your local cinema.
  
• Raheem Sterling pleads GUILTY to dangerous driving and possessing 'hippy crack' after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini as former Premier League star, 31, learns his fate in court15 September 2026, 3:55 pm
  IAN HERBERT: Raheem Sterling told police he had 'a problem' with laughing gas after submitting rush hour motorists to a terrifying 90-minutes of dangerous driving.
  
• Michael Carrick insists his furious Man United stars will use Manchester derby injustice as motivation after dismal start to the season - and gives injury update on Luke Shaw ahead of Carabao Cup clash with Brighton15 September 2026, 2:42 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United's players will use their anger over Sunday's defeat in the Old Trafford derby as motivation to overcome a dismal start to the season.
  
• EFL Trophy set to land £5m new sponsorship from AMERICAN fast-food chain: US firm closes in on five-year naming rights deal for cup competition15 September 2026, 1:48 pm
  EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: Daily Mail Sport understands that officials are close to sealing a record, five-season partnership which will also see prize money increased for the competition.
  
• Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, 15, asks to QUIT club: Red Devils stunned as academy star dubbed 'Kid Messi' formally submits request to tear up his contract15 September 2026, 1:33 pm
  Gabriel was in line to be included in Michael Carrick's squad for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup game against Brighton, something which now looks set to be shelved.
  
• Nick Woltemade is ripped apart by Italian press weeks after loan move to Juventus - as £69m Newcastle flop is accused of 'doing everything WRONG'15 September 2026, 11:23 am
  Woltemade, 24, joined the Italian giants on a season-long loan on Deadline Day, and he has made two substitute appearances over the past few weeks.
  
• Shocking moment Millwall fan tells West Ham star 'I'll cut your f***ing face off' in violent threat ahead of London derby this weekend15 September 2026, 11:08 am
  The Hammers travel to The Den on Saturday where they will meet for the first time in 14 years, in what is widely-regarded as one of the fiercest rivalries in English football.
  
• Wembley snubbed as UEFA name Champions League and Europa League final hosts for 2028 and 2029 at committee meeting in Greece - and new Nations League format with promotion and relegation is confirmed15 September 2026, 10:22 am
  UEFA hosted an executive committee meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece on Tuesday, with bosses opting to snub England's national stadium.
  
• Paolo Maldini's son 'has driving licence suspended after he was tested at almost twice Italy's legal alcohol limit' - as his Serie A club deny drug accusations15 September 2026, 10:22 am
  Maldini, 24, was involved in the incident just hours after he scored the winning goal for Cagliari on Saturday night as they beat Atalanta 2-1.
  
• 'Absolute s***show!': Alan Shearer blasts Newcastle's 'embarrassing' 4-1 defeat by Leeds after Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Co run riot at Elland Road15 September 2026, 9:18 am
  Alan Shearer did not hold back in his assessment of Newcastle's woeful 4-1 defeat by Leeds at Elland Road on Monday night, branding his old team's first-half performance an 'absolute s***show'.