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• Family of Premier League star who was brutally axed by Brazil for the World Cup react to the moment he was cut - while recalled Neymar pockets £4.5m inside one hour after replacing him19 May 2026, 1:41 pm
  His axeing was made all the more brutal after footage emerged of his nearest and dearest gathering in Sao Paolo to watch Ancelotti's squad announcement.
  
• Scottish Premiership clubs keen to invest MORE in VAR, insists Rangers chief executive Gillespie19 May 2026, 1:23 pm
  Jim Gillespie believes Premiership clubs have a shared desire to improve VAR by seeking greater investment in it as a season filled with controversies draws to a close.
  
• Row erupts over Enzo Maresca to Man City with Chelsea threatening legal action if they don't pay up compensation for their former manager to replace Pep Guardiola19 May 2026, 1:18 pm
  Stamford Bridge officials were left incensed with the Italian amid allegations he had spoken with City while still in post with them.
  
• Aussie fans slam American commentator who insulted the greatest Socceroos team ever as the World Cup looms19 May 2026, 1:17 pm
  Australian soccer fans have taken issue with former US goalkeeper Tony Meola's comments about the Socceroos golden generation after he downplayed their quality.
  
• Antonio Conte 'set to QUIT Napoli' - with another ex-Chelsea manager in line to return to replace him and work with Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and Co19 May 2026, 12:31 pm
  Antonio Conte is believed to be on the verge of leaving Napoli - with one eye on taking up the vacant role with the Italian national team, according to reports in his home country. 
  
• Martin O'Neill vows Celtic will go out 'all guns blazing' against Hearts in final push for unlikeliest of title triumphs19 May 2026, 12:22 pm
  If you are fortunate enough to get so far, you'll see a lot in 1014 matches in football management.
  
• Danny Rohl's mishandling of James Tavernier's farewell has exposed his naivety and inexperience as a manager19 May 2026, 12:22 pm
  The fallout from what happened at Fir Park on Wednesday has been nuclear. Social media exploded, whilst TV and radio stations down south had Scottish football at the top of their news agendas.
  
• Angry Hearts blast shameful scenes that 'embarrassed Scottish football'19 May 2026, 12:22 pm
  Hearts last night blasted the shameful scenes which tarnished the title decider at Celtic Park - branding the chaos at full-time as an 'embarrassment to Scottish football'.
  
• Pep Guardiola 'eyeing £13.5m property just 100 yards from marital home with his estranged wife' after departing Man City boss 'broke promises' to stay in Manchester19 May 2026, 11:58 am
  Guardiola will bring down the curtain on ten magical years at The Etihad in which he has won 20 trophies and established City as one of the world's leading clubs.
  
• If Premier League titles were decided on style of play, Arsenal would be midtable - but the never-say-die attitude of Mikel Arteta's team is the mark of true champions, writes ISAAN KHAN19 May 2026, 11:11 am
  A nervy night at the Emirates encapsulated what Arsenal have been able to do all season: grind out victories by any means necessary.
  
• PEP AND MAN CITY, THE UNTOLD DECADE: Part 1 - The Real Guardiola. From putting 'the fear of God into you' to his astonishing generosity, those who know him best reveal their stories of the ultimate 'football genius'19 May 2026, 11:06 am
  This is chapter one of the untold story of Guardiola and his decade of Manchester City glory - starting with the enigmatic personality at the heart of it all...
  
• Pep Guardiola is seen for the first time since news of him quitting as Man City manager broke - in his own branded jacket - hours before Arsenal could win the title if his team slip up19 May 2026, 10:58 am
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been seen out in Manchester for the first time since Daily Mail Sport reported on Monday that he is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
  
• Pep Guardiola would have managed Man United if Sir Alex Ferguson had his way over dinner in New York. Now the debate is between those two over who is the greatest English-based manager, writes IAN LADYMAN19 May 2026, 10:57 am
  The tussle for space at the top is between Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson - who once subtly offered his friend the chance to succeed him at Manchester United.
  
• It's D-Day for Steve Clarke as he reveals Scotland's World Cup squad... so who will be on the plane to North America and who will be on the outside looking in?19 May 2026, 10:46 am
  For the first time in almost three decades, a Scotland manager will today announce his squad for the World Cup Finals.
  
• 'Cringing' Roy Keane eviscerates 'circus act' Bruno Fernandes and his Man United team-mates in brutal dismantling of his Premier League assists record bid and how they 'won't be winning trophies'19 May 2026, 10:39 am
  Roy Keane has given a scathing assessment of Bruno Fernandes and his Manchester United team-mates' behaviour, calling them a 'circus act' in the hunt for assists.