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• Sunderland score last-gasp Europa League winner as Crystal Palace fall to defeat in five-goal thriller against Lyon15 October 2026, 8:15 pm
  Sunderland's winner owed much to the creativity of Enzo Le Fee and Granit Xhaka as the pair, who began the night on the bench, underlined their importance to the Black Cats.
  
• Graeme Souness warns Derek McInnes that Rangers can no longer 'lose or draw some stupid games' after planting seed of doubt in Celtic's minds15 October 2026, 7:47 pm
  Graeme Souness has warned Rangers players to guard against complacency despite a massive turnaround in fortunes.
  
• Lisandro Martinez says SORRY! Argentine apologises for angry interview calling out Man United's hierarchy - as he concedes his words 'did not help' after showdown talks with bosses15 October 2026, 7:20 pm
  NATHAN SALT: Lisandro Martinez apologised for his withering takedown of Manchester United's hierarchy after 'positive' clear-the-air talks with director of football Jason Wilcox.
  
• Gareth Southgate suggests he will NEVER manage in the Premier League again - as former England boss admits he 'stopped enjoying' wins and hasn't been to a game in 18 months15 October 2026, 7:14 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Southgate spent eight years in charge of his national team before resigning after the Euro 2024 final. However, the last match he attended was the 2025 Champions League final.
  
• From mixing it with Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham at Dortmund, Bradley Fink has quickly found his stride at high-flying Dundee15 October 2026, 6:05 pm
  Not so long ago, Bradley Fink had stars in his eyes in more ways than one when he awoke each morning.
  
• Crystal Palace's John Textor nightmare: BOBBY MANZI reveals the blazing rows with Steve Parish, his crumbling football empire and why Lyon can't stand him either15 October 2026, 4:26 pm
  When the full-time whistle went at Wembley and Crystal Palace had won the FA Cup, John Textor leaned over to embrace Steve Parish. The trophy drought was over. The animosity had just begun.
  
• Virgil van Dijk insists 'introverted' Bradley Barcola's Champions League hat-trick will 'help him so much' - as Liverpool captain reveals advice for dealing with big price tag15 October 2026, 4:25 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: The Reds winger scored three in Liverpool's rout of Austrian champions LASK in the city of Linz to help Andoni Iraola's side keep up their perfect European record.
  
• England captain Harry Kane agrees new contract to stay at Bayern Munich until 202915 October 2026, 4:07 pm
  The England captain is in the form of his life, netting 50 goals so far this calendar year, and he is currently the front-runner to win the Ballon d'Or.
  
• Liverpool Confidential: Boost in Alex Scott hunt as Bournemouth sources say Reds in 'driving seat' for £100m midfielder, truth about Dominik Szoboszlai injury rumours and Giovanni Leoni update15 October 2026, 4:00 pm
  The Reds have shown a tentative interest in Scott in recent months though Chelsea have been the most active pursuers with several bids, reaching a high of around £68million in the summer.
  
• Alex Scott QUITS Disney's 'Gen Z' Women's Champions League football show, just two rounds of matches in, after saying she 'didn't agree with all decisions' on 'Match of the Day with a dog'15 October 2026, 4:00 pm
  Alex Scott has left her role as part of Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage just weeks after taking part in the launch of new show 'The Hangout', which was widely criticised by fans. 
  
• Jose Mourinho's mood darkens as he takes aim at 'shameful' LaLiga, 'strange' referees and even Real Madrid's own fans with pressure cranking up after another unconvincing display15 October 2026, 3:54 pm
  Jose Mourinho's mood at Real Madrid is darkening, with pressure beginning to tell on the 63-year-old. Mourinho appears to be reverting to type, picking fights to deflect attention.
  
• Fuming football pundit Roy Keane rages at fan who pestered him for a selfie in an airport when he was 'trying to be discreet' - in bid to boast about getting 'the full Roy Keane experience'15 October 2026, 3:00 pm
  Speaking on Stick To Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville questioned Keane about a picture he had seen of him with a member of the public on social media.
  
• Vinicius Jr's nightmare 24 hours: Real Madrid star fumes at being subbed early by Jose Mourinho against Roma - after four-game ban for hair-pull rules him out of El Clasico15 October 2026, 1:57 pm
  He was astonished when he heard the news on Wednesday night before Madrid's incredible 4-3 comeback win against Roma, saying: 'We've never had this [hair pulling] explained to us.
  
• Matthijs de Ligt's ex-wife speaks out on divorce 'hell': Model AnneKee Molenaar bares all on split after Man United star 'couldn't handle' her 'spiritual' lifestyle15 October 2026, 1:18 pm
  AnneKee Molenaar, 26, split from the 27-year-old Manchester United star last year, only 12 months after they got married, but insists they still 'love' each other platonically.
  
• Liverpool fans hit the jackpot with Austrian football team's eco scheme that pays supporters to recycle their plastic cups15 October 2026, 12:55 pm
  Liverpool fans are celebrating a windfall are covering their Champions League trip fares by collecting beer cups in the stands at Austrian side LASK.