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• Scottish FA supremo Craig Mulholland is determined to steer the game on a path to success and sustainability by helping clubs grow with youth in mind22 August 2026, 9:44 pm
  Craig Mulholland is determined to leave a positive legacy by shaping the future of youth development in Scotland after being appointed as the SFA's chief football officer.
  
• Xabi Alonso backs 'world class' Cole Palmer to return to form this season and refuses to confirm if Robert Sanchez will be his starting keeper22 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  Xabi Alonso is determined to unlock the 'world class' side of Cole Palmer after Chelsea's playmaker suffered his first injury-plagued season to the detriment of his club.
  
• Enzo Maresca admits Manchester City urgently need to find a 'new Rodri' this summer - as race to complete deals before Deadline Day heats up22 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: The Spain captain left for Barcelona last week, with City expected to wrap up a deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi during the transfer window.
  
• DUNDEE UTD 0 DUNDEE 2: Clinical Dark Blues take the derby bragging rights at Tannadice22 August 2026, 9:21 pm
  It would be easy to call this a tale of two missiles.
  
• Carlos Baleba to undergo Man United medical TODAY as Crystal Palace slap down Jean-Philippe Mateta enquiry and Aston Villa agree terms with free agent Leon Goretzka: WINDOW WATCH22 August 2026, 9:01 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
• Jean-Philippe Mateta goes to war with Crystal Palace: Wantaway striker takes his club to FIFA over claims the final months of his contract should be void22 August 2026, 8:46 pm
  Mateta's case was heard by an independent tribunal under the Premier League's rules and he subsequently went to Fifa, but they ruled that overruling the contract is not within their jurisdiction.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi warns big-spending Tottenham need time and must improve 'physical condition' and 'organisation' - as boss apologises after crushing loss to Brentford22 August 2026, 8:29 pm
  De Zerbi admitted Spurs did not 'fight in the right way', 'lost too many duels' and 'made a lot of mistakes'. He also claimed they must improve in their 'physical condition' and 'organisation'
  
• Gianni Infantino defies FIFA vice-president request to stay away from youth tournament amid backlash to World Cup sell off plan22 August 2026, 7:35 pm
  The letter from Montagliani, who is also a FIFA vice-president, comes with Infantino still coming under fire over his now scrapped plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
  
• Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: This was as comprehensive as defeats come. Roberto De Zerbi's men were outplayed and unable to cope with their slick hosts, writes MATT BARLOW22 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Amid so much change, some things remain the same. And there is still nothing quite like a trip to Brentford in the Premier League.
  
• Premier League RECAP: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford win 3-0 even miss a penalty against new-look Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi is schooled by Keith Andrews22 August 2026, 7:02 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for all the action from a dramatic first Saturday of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
  
• Man United's two major areas of concern, the four players who failed to shine in Michael Carrick's system but why there is still no need for panic, writes NATHAN SALT22 August 2026, 6:47 pm
  NATHAN SALT AT THE MKM STADIUM: Hull City, by their own admission, watched Manchester United three times in the lead up to this lunchtime clash.
  
• Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on abuse after acrimonious Liverpool departure, admitting it 'hurts' as he hopes for 'understanding' from fans over his move to Real Madrid22 August 2026, 6:37 pm
  Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed hope Liverpool fans will one day understand his decision to join Real Madrid, after admitting he has been 'hurt' by abuse received following the move. 
  
• Quevin Castro dead at 25: Former West Brom footballer dies after collapsing during a friendly in Portugal as tributes pour in22 August 2026, 6:08 pm
  Quevin Castro, who grew up in Thetford in Norfolk where he attended the local secondary school, collapsed during a friendly match with third-tier Portuguese side Real Sport Clube.
  
• Everton claim 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, Premier League new boys Ipswich stun Sunderland and Leeds leave it late against Nottingham Forest22 August 2026, 5:52 pm
  Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in front of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Ipswich upset Sunderland on their return to the Premier League and Leeds earned three points at Nottingham Forest.
  
• Bruno Fernandes rips into his Man United team-mates for making 'the same mistakes' - as Alan Shearer claims Michael Carrick's men 'didn't look fit' in shock opening day defeat at Hull22 August 2026, 4:29 pm
  NATHAN SALT: Many of Man United's mistakes were painfully familiar and captain Fernandes is tired of seeing them over and over again away from home.