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• 'Amad Diallo was magic for Sunderland. We just gave him the ball and let him dance.' Man United winger's former boss TONY MOWBRAY on his protege as he returns to the Stadium of Light8 May 2026, 10:09 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Face buried inside his shirt, Amad Diallo didn't look like a player who had just finished on the winning team for Manchester United against Liverpool.
  
• Southampton CHARGED by the EFL after staff member was 'caught spying' in the Middlesbrough bushes ahead of play-off clash8 May 2026, 10:08 pm
  Southampton have been charged by the EFL for spying on Middlesbrough's training session ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final.
  
• Michael Carrick responds to rumours Man United are talking to other managers over head coach role after interim boss received public backing from Matheus Cunha and Casemiro8 May 2026, 9:49 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Casemiro and Matheus Cunha are the latest United players to say publicly that Carrick deserves to keep the job after guiding his team to 10 wins in 14 games.
  
• FEAR FACTOR: Martin O'Neill insists Celtic stars spurred on by prospect of losing Premiership title as manager provides Daizen Maeda injury update8 May 2026, 9:33 pm
  Martin O'Neill believes a fear of relinquishing their title is driving his players on as they prepare to put everything on the line in the final week of the Premiership season.
  
• Arne Slot fires back at claims Liverpool's standards will slip when Mo Salah leaves after star admitted fears over dressing-room leaders for younger players8 May 2026, 9:33 pm
  An animated Slot has hit back at this notion and said he is not worried that the culture of the club is changing.
  
• Pep Guardiola tells Phil Foden to use Bernardo Silva as inspiration and gives key advice that will make him 'explode again' after slump in form8 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Pep Guardiola has told Phil Foden to use Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva as inspiration in an attempt to recapture his best.
  
• Calum McFarlane hits back at Jamie Carragher's 'broken' squad claims as Chelsea boss responds to reports of a dressing room rift amid terrible run of defeats8 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Chelsea caretaker Calum McFarlane insists he is not working with a broken squad amid suspicions that their ludicrous losing streak is causing tension among team-mates.
  
• Former Chelsea star backs Jose Mourinho to become the Blues' next manager in THIRD stint - despite Real Madrid's attempts to lure him back to the Bernabeu8 May 2026, 9:22 pm
  The Blues are on the hunt for another new boss after sacking Liam Rosenior, with a new permanent manager to be appointed at the end of the season - Calum McFarlane is taking charge until then.
  
• Inside US Soccer's new 0million fortress as state-of-the-art national training center opens its doors in Atlanta8 May 2026, 9:06 pm
  Over half an hour south of Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, past highways and airports, through forests of pine trees lies the strongest statement American soccer has ever made.
  
• Liverpool vs Chelsea - COMBINED XI: Which mega-money forward gets the nod? Who joins Virgil van Dijk in a back three? And is there any room for Mohamed Salah?8 May 2026, 9:05 pm
  Red vs Blue. North vs South. It's a footballing staple as old as time. But as Chelsea face off against Liverpool at Anfield at lunchtime on Saturday, both teams have flattered to deceive this season.
  
• World Cup fans sent into meltdown as viral images show final venue engulfed in smoke from huge fire8 May 2026, 8:21 pm
  MetLife is the home of two NFL giants - the New York Jets and New York Giants - but this summer the stadium will host eight games including the final on July 19.
  
• Crystal Palace hoping to convince Andoni Iraola to replace Oliver Glasner - with four alternatives discussed in case Bournemouth boss rejects offer8 May 2026, 7:18 pm
  Crystal Palace are hoping for a positive response from Andoni Iraola as they remain dogged in their pursuit of making him their next manager.
  
• Lionel Messi opens up on 'beautiful sporting rivalry' with Cristiano Ronaldo - and gives Barcelona star Lamine Yamal the ultimate praise ahead of El Clasico8 May 2026, 5:56 pm
  Now playing for Inter Miami in the United States and Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia respectively, the duo were once battling it out at the highest level for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
  
• Real Madrid stars Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni hit with €500k fines EACH after shocking training ground bust-up - as Uruguayan emerges for first time since incident8 May 2026, 5:08 pm
  The duo and their team-mates returned to their Valdebebas training ground after a day of chaos rocked the club.
  
• Bruno Fernandes named Player of the Year: Man United captain narrowly beats Arsenal star to land football writers' award and become club's first winner since 20108 May 2026, 5:06 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: The United captain has been recognised for his outstanding performances this season, not least in providing 19 assists to move within one of the Premier League record.