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• Revealed: Fitness update on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez ahead of Europa League clash with Bologna - and reason he withdrew from Nottingham Forest clash in the warm-up15 April 2026, 2:14 pm
  The Argentina goalkeeper was named in the starting XI for last Sunday's match at Nottingham Forest but pulled out during the warm-up - the third time this has happened this season.
  
• Inside Liverpool's summer regeneration: The six Reds with uncertain futures, the question marks over Alisson and Alexis Mac Allister, Ibrahima Konate's new contract and the signings they will prioritise15 April 2026, 2:00 pm
  As part of the model that has served them so well in recent years, they will have to sell to be able to buy and progress. All things considered, Liverpool can't afford another season like this.
  
• Football referee is shot dead in front of players and spectators mid-match after attackers stormed the pitch in shocking moment15 April 2026, 1:44 pm
  A referee has been shot dead during a neighbourhood football match in Ecuador, sending shockwaves through the local community.
  
• Chelsea drug-test outcast Mykhailo Murdyk bench presses his new GIRLFRIEND as Ukrainian keeps fit while he awaits ban verdict15 April 2026, 1:33 pm
  Chelsea outcast Mykhailo Mudryk appeared to find a novel way to keep fit during his time away from the first team by bench pressing his new girlfriend on social media. 
  
• Neymar calls Santos fan 'FAT' in furious post-match exchange after dismal draw with Brazilian's World Cup hopes vanishing15 April 2026, 12:59 pm
  The talismanic Brazil star was omitted from the Italian manager's squad for the final international break ahead of the North American tournament this summer, but remains hopeful.
  
• Harry Maguire is being handed ADDITIONAL ban for swearing at refs - which will see him miss Man United trip to Chelsea and force them to rely on 19 and 20-year-old centre backs15 April 2026, 12:56 pm
  Harry Maguire is set to be given a one-match ban - ruling him out of Manchester United's game at Chelsea - with the FA upholding his misconduct charge.
  
• Lionel Messi 'accused of fraud with soccer star facing bombshell lawsuit after skipping Argentina game'15 April 2026, 11:31 am
  According to TMZ , VID - a Miami-based company that specializes in putting on sports and music events - has filed a lawsuit against both Messi and the Argentina Football Association.
  
• Liverpool's faint hopes of silverware were well and truly snuffed out by PSG but finally there ARE reasons for Arne Slot's men to be cheerful on Merseyside, writes LEWIS STEELE15 April 2026, 10:04 am
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: There is no hiding that this has been a tricky second album after a smash hit for Slot last season.
  
• Chelsea legend John Terry pitches up at Colchester United game amid '£14m takeover' - as one of his family members starts the match!15 April 2026, 9:46 am
  The England and Chelsea legend, 45, pitched up for their League Two clash against Accrington Stanley at the JobServe Community Stadium in Essex.
  
• Hugo Ekitike 'out of the World Cup and rest of Liverpool's season': Worrying reports emerge from France on £79m striker's injury15 April 2026, 9:38 am
  Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out of this summer's World Cup after pulling up with an injury on Tuesday night, according to reports in France.
  
• These are the Man United stars who are being badly exposed as Michael Carrick risks Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impulsive wrath, writes CHRIS WHEELER15 April 2026, 8:24 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: Just when Manchester United looked to be coasting into the Champions League, along came Leeds to sow some seeds of doubt.
  
• Arne Slot warns Liverpool stars they face summer FIRE SALE and will flog 'good players' after £450m spend fell flat with no trophies15 April 2026, 8:17 am
  Liverpool are preparing to sell 'good players' this summer after the season following their £450million transfer spend ended without silverware, Arne Slot has warned.
  
• Barcelona star left bleeding on pitch in gruesome scenes after being kicked in the FACE by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper in dramatic Champions League second leg15 April 2026, 8:13 am
  Somehow the Spaniard came back on looking as clean as ever within minutes of the gruesome scenes - with one fan online praising his 'die for Barcelona' attitude.
  
• Arsenal learn their would-be Champions League opponents as Atletico Madrid see off Barcelona despite TWO defensive shockers and a bloody clash - and here's why Mikel Arteta and Co might like what they saw, writes KIERAN GILL15 April 2026, 8:07 am
  KIERAN GILL: Here we were thinking Diego Simeone might have his Atletico Madrid side pull the shutters down in front of their goal, as if closed for business.
  
• Carlo Ancelotti asked Brazil's PRESIDENT if he should pick Neymar for World Cup - as politician reveals his advice to manager15 April 2026, 7:53 am
  Brazil's president has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti picked his brain over whether to select Neymar for the World Cup.