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• 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 Roefs16 September 2026, 11:10 am
  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.
  
• Football legend Ronald Koeman announces death of wife, 65, following breast cancer battle in heartbreaking tribute after 41-year marriage16 September 2026, 11:06 am
  Football legend Ronald Koeman has announced the death of his beloved wife Bartina from breast cancer aged 65. They were married for an incredible 41 years.
  
• EFL manager explains decision to substitute star striker after just 44 SECONDS of match in bid to bypass competition rules16 September 2026, 10:48 am
  Lindsey remarkably substituted star striker Ollie Pearce less than a minute into the League Two side's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle U21s in the EFL Trophy.
  
• 'Where's OUR apology?': Enzo Maresca claims Man City have waited THREE years for call from referees' boss Howard Webb as he hits back at Erling Haaland row16 September 2026, 10:23 am
  Enzo Maresca declared that Manchester City are still waiting on an apology from referees' chief Howard Webb for a controversial derby goal in 2023.
  
• Man United academy star aims cryptic swipe at JJ Gabriel after teenager's quit threat - as teenager wipes ALL mention of Red Devils from his Instagram account16 September 2026, 10:04 am
  The incipient talent, dubbed 'kid Messi', left the hierarchy shocked with his request and it is understood that he has been dropped for today's Carabao Cup match against Brighton.
  
• Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr REFUSE to display t-shirts supporting Spain's sovereignty of Ceuta amid migrant crisis - with Real Madrid stars divided over message16 September 2026, 8:48 am
  A storm is brewing in Madrid after Real's two biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, concealed the club's message of Ceuta solidarity on pre-game t-shirts. 
  
• Ange Postecoglou embroiled in feisty exchange with Saudi journalist who accused Cristiano Ronaldo of being a 'burden' to Al Nassr with ex-Spurs boss suffering heaviest defeat in charge16 September 2026, 8:32 am
  Postecoglou's side were well and truly humbled in their AFC Champions League Elite opener in the UAE.
  
• England boss Thomas Tuchel reveals he regrets not eating Azteca GRASS in bizarre World Cup admission: 'I wanted to keep something from this in my body forever'16 September 2026, 7:45 am
  England boss Thomas Tuchel has shared a bizarre World Cup regret - not eating the Azteca grass after England's magnificent win over Mexico. 
  
• Former Swansea City ballboy who was KICKED by Chelsea legend Eden Hazard sells vodka empire for £300million16 September 2026, 7:34 am
  Charlie Morgan, 17 at the time, went viral 13 years ago when he tried to delay the then Chelsea star who was trying to grab the ball back, leading to the Belgian kicking him.
  
• Alejandro Garnacho is already playing catch-up at Aston Villa - if his chance does not come at Coventry tonight, the ex-Man United man may wonder when it will, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE16 September 2026, 7:17 am
  Garnacho is not the only Villa player to be told off in public by Unai Emery this season for dawdling on the touchline before being introduced as a substitute.
  
• Forget blaming JJ Gabriel - it is Man United's fault the 15-year-old wants to leave, writes OLIVER HOLT. Why would his family entrust the future of English football's hottest youth property to the greedy Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe?16 September 2026, 6:23 am
  But instead of blaming the kid or his parents or an intermediary, or all three, the breakdown in relations between Gabriel and the club feels more like yet the latest symbol of the decline of the club.
  
• Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo look reborn under Andoni Iraola - but Dominik Szoboszlai wonder strike steals the show as Liverpool pile pressure on Roberto De Zerbi15 September 2026, 10:52 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Andoni Iraola made 10 changes but his side still dumped Tottenham Hotspur out of the competition with a 3-1 win to pile the pressure on Roberto De Zerbi.
  
• Carabao Cup third round RECAP: Liverpool beat Spurs after Szoboszlai stunner as Dowman scores twice in Arsenal's win at Ipswich15 September 2026, 10:31 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog of Liverpool vs Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, plus updates from Ipswich vs Arsenal.
  
• 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, 10:25 pm
  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.
  
• Moment Raheem Sterling is arrested with balloons and canisters in his £270,000 Lamborghini as he pleads GUILTY to dangerous driving and drug possession after crash while on 'hippy crack'15 September 2026, 10:20 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.