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• Ireland's clash with Austria is HALTED as furious fans throw hundreds of tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at matches against Israel going ahead1 October 2026, 7:46 pm
  Ireland saw their Nations League game against Austria brought to a halt as fans protested their matches against Israel.
  
• Second Hull City star crashes on his way to training - in almost the EXACT same spot as team-mate who flipped his £160,000 Land Rover Defender three weeks ago1 October 2026, 7:38 pm
  A second Hull City player has crashed their car on the way to training, just three weeks after their team-mate Sorba Thomas flipped his vehicle.
  
• Former Rangers chairman David Murray insists he could still be at Ibrox if club hadn't been 'targeted' by HMRC during tax case1 October 2026, 7:38 pm
  Former Rangers chairman Sir David Murray has claimed he could still be in control at the club if tax authorities had not 'targeted' the Ibrox outfit.
  
• Erling Haaland is SUING a Norwegian airline after they launched a World Cup advert with a plane sporting his ponytail haircut1 October 2026, 7:30 pm
  Airline Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA used an image during the World Cup of a plane with Haaland's hair edited onto it, and the forward has failed to see the funny side of things.
  
• How Michael Beale is rebuilding his managerial career in sleepy Belgium after brutal double sacking by Rangers and Sunderland inside six months1 October 2026, 7:06 pm
  By Michael Beale's own admission, his career trajectory and stock rocketed so quickly that the crash was always going to hit hard.
  
• Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo could be slapped with a six-month BAN after walking out on Portugal - as the country's prime minister reveals talks with the 'betrayed' 41-year-old star1 October 2026, 7:03 pm
  The star, 41, landed in Madrid in the early hours of Thursday morning after flying from Copenhagen, where Portugal are due to face Denmark, on his private jet.
  
• THE AUDIT - Manchester United: Michael Carrick under pressure, simmering fan fury and summer recruitment starting to bite - but gold mine academy still in rude health despite JJ Gabriel bombshell1 October 2026, 6:35 pm
  THE AUDIT: Daily Mail Sport's assessment of the true health of Premier League clubs in the short, medium and long term - on and off the pitch. Here, we go beneath the surface at Manchester United.
  
• Bungling Andy Burnham is criticised for ANOTHER error in attempting to clarify his statement on Man City case after being called out for 'tone-deaf' response following 'concern' over losing Abu Dhabi owners1 October 2026, 6:00 pm
  Burnham's claim that he would be 'really concerned' if City's owners were to sell the club after it was found guilty of serious breaches of the financial regulations has been hit by widespread criticism.
  
• Revealed: England's Nations League clash in Croatia to be played in front of thousands of children... despite UEFA ruling it must be played behind closed doors!1 October 2026, 4:37 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: UEFA ruled that Croatia must host the game without supporters as punishment for crowd disturbances before and during a defeat against France in Paris last year.
  
• Chelsea Confidential: Major update on chances of signing Alex Scott in January, secret friendly revealed and club's concern at 'out of control' deepfake videos of Xabi Alonso and Morgan Rogers1 October 2026, 4:00 pm
  Chelsea bid for Scott at least once in the summer, though contacts outside of Stamford Bridge have claimed the Blues submitted three offers in total worth up to £68million.
  
• Revealed: How Man City plan to clear their name - we uncover the 'irrefutable evidence' that club claim PROVES £830m in 'sham' sponsorship deals came from legitimate sources1 October 2026, 3:29 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Man City were found by a Premier League independent panel to have illegally pumped in more than £900m to swerve financial rules. This is how they plan to appeal the damning verdict.
  
• Newcastle United unveil 'new' crest for first time since 1988 - as chiefs reveal 'flaws' behind iconic former logo1 October 2026, 3:11 pm
  The crest was ultimately backed by 64.8 per cent of 27,348 eligible supporters, which included men's and women's season ticket holders and Mags and Mags+ members.
  
• Courtney Meppen-Walter's family pay tribute to 'truly special soul' following footballer's death aged 32 - as fundraiser is launched to cover funeral costs1 October 2026, 3:03 pm
  On Wednesday night, his family paid tribute to the 32-year-old - who had become a father for a third time in July - while launching a GoFundMe page.
  
• Man United wantaway academy star JJ Gabriel, 15, trains privately in Barcelona - despite LaLiga champions insisting they are NOT interested in signing him1 October 2026, 2:58 pm
  Man United's wantaway wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been training privately in Barcelona. Gabriel, labelled 'kid Messi' and regarded as one of the brightest teen talents in football.
  
• Birmingham City pushing to appoint ex-Manchester United executive as sporting director... but are struggling to agree compensation with Atalanta1 October 2026, 2:45 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Championship club have yet to find a replacement for Craig Gardner, who left in June, and as things stand are believed to prefer an external appointment.