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• Jacinta Allan brands some Aussie soccer fans 'd**kheads' as she overturns World Cup ban after huge outcry7 May 2026, 1:16 am
  The Victorian Premier made the announcement after Sam Kerr was among a long list of Aussies who slammed the ban.
  
• Can Aston Villa keep Unai Emery happy? Or does his future lie in the 'dream' behind links to Real Madrid or Atletico? Here's what's really going on - and how Villa are trying to persuade him to stay7 May 2026, 1:13 am
  As John McGinn discussed Aston Villa's peculiar situation with a small group of reporters in the Oak Room at Villa Park last Friday, he went to the heart of Unai Emery's status at the club.
  
• Evangelos Marinakis' mission was to catch Aston Villa - now Nottingham Forest can overtake them. Here's why they should be confident at Villa Park, and both clubs' plan to shake up the establishment again next season7 May 2026, 1:13 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: When Nottingham Forest began planning for life in the Premier League after a 23-year absence, they knew who they wanted to emulate.
  
• How Manchester City ended a decade of heartbreak to finally dethrone Chelsea and reclaim WSL crown6 May 2026, 11:37 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: At long last, Manchester City have been crowned WSL champions, ending a decade-long wait for England's greatest prize.
  
• Arsenal be warned as PSG offer reminder of why they are the continent's best team - proving they can defend as well as dazzle in downing Bayern Munich, writes CRAIG HOPE6 May 2026, 10:17 pm
  For only the second time this campaign, Bayern Munich scored just one goal here at the Allianz Arena. That was as much because Luis Enrique's brilliant visitors did not allow them any more.
  
• Revealed: The little-known rule that proves decision not to give Bayern a penalty for handball against PSG star was RIGHT - despite angry complaints from Harry Kane and Co6 May 2026, 10:16 pm
  Harry Kane and his team-mates were adamant they should have been given a spot-kick when the ball struck Neves in the box.
  
• Man City stars and their WAGs hit the town for Bernardo Silva's leaving party as they let their hair down with early-morning finish ahead of Premier League title run-in6 May 2026, 10:05 pm
  Midfielder Silva will depart City after nine years in the summer, and the likes of Phil Foden, alongside wife Rebecca Cooke, were present to say goodbye to the club captain on Tuesday evening.
  
• Bayern Munich vs PSG - Champions League RECAP: Arsenal to face the reigning European champions in Budapest later this month as visitors make it to back to back finals with 6-5 win6 May 2026, 10:05 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Bayern Munich host PSG at the Allianz Arena in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
  
• Barcelona choose surprise English club for pre-season friendly - as part of two-week stay at St George's Park6 May 2026, 9:38 pm
  Barcelona, who are poised to be crowned Spanish champions for a second successive season, will begin preparations for next season at St George's Park and are expected to confirm a friendly.
  
• Madrid's mayor makes incredible CORRUPTION claims about Arsenal's Champions League semi-final win - and how UEFA 'made blatant predetermined decisions' to kick out Atletico6 May 2026, 8:30 pm
  The Gunners progressed to the final by virtue of a 2-1 aggregate victory over the Spanish side, with Bukayo Saka's first-half strike on Tuesday night being enough for the win.
  
• Former Premier League manager calls Roberto De Zerbi an 'A**HOLE' after Spurs boss' training ground altercation with a player at Marseille6 May 2026, 8:12 pm
  De Zerbi divided opinion while at Marseille, most notably for his public backing of Mason Greenwood. Greenwood had joined Marseille in the summer of 2024 from Manchester United.
  
• How Arsenal adapted their style to beat Atletico Madrid: Why the new way they're using 'immense' Viktor Gyokeres is key, what the striker did 'incredibly' well and why his numbers are so misleading6 May 2026, 7:30 pm
  Mikel Arteta tried to suppress a grin but eventually the smile gave him away. What had he changed, tactically, to get Arsenal into their first Champions League final in 20 years?
  
• Fresh World Cup ticket farce sparks furious backlash as fans slam FIFA's 'disastrous' organization6 May 2026, 7:10 pm
  With 36 days until the World Cup kicks off in the United States, Mexico and Canada, fans are outraged at FIFA's decision to continue the slow roll of ticket sales leading up to the tournament's start.
  
• Man United set to debut next season's home kit in final two games of this campaign - with club also in advanced talks with betting company over £18m training gear deal6 May 2026, 6:18 pm
  EXCLUSIVE: The new jersey is expected to get an early outing ahead of the summer, when the kits will go on sale.
  
• The battle for Budapest: Arsenal fans scramble for Champions League final flights as budget airlines put prices up to over £1,000, hotels cancel bookings - and most won't even have a ticket!6 May 2026, 6:14 pm
  The most convenient return flight package with budget brand Wizz Air has soared to £1,195 - while their cheapest direct round trip for the Friday-Sunday is £918.