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• Martin O'Neill urges Celtic to channel the spirit of 1967 and stun Benfica in Lisbon14 October 2026, 10:25 pm
  Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has challenged his players to channel the spirit of the Lisbon Lions and produce a Europa League shock against Benfica tonight
  
• Mason Greenwood booed by Aston Villa fans as former Man United star plays in England for the first time in over FOUR years - after Old Trafford career unravelled following rape arrest14 October 2026, 10:17 pm
  The former Manchester United player was one of Fenerbahce's highest-profile signings last summer and he has history with Aston Villa, and things didn't go to plan here.
  
• Lisandro Martinez admits he 'spoke out of anger and frustration' during bombshell interview criticising Man United hierarchy - as Argentine insists he 'believes in everyone' but fails to say sorry in 271-word statement14 October 2026, 10:16 pm
  NATHAN SALT: Lisandro Martinez took to social media in a late bid to dilute his scathing comments 24 hours on from his blistering criticism of club bosses.
  
• Pep Guardiola returns to Manchester City: Legendary former boss attends PSG clash after insisting he will 'always be behind' former club following Premier League's bombshell cheating verdict14 October 2026, 10:12 pm
  Pep Guardiola has returned to Man City for the first time since his farewell in the summer, with his old club marooned in the biggest scandal in English football history.
  
• Man City vs PSG - Champions League RECAP: Erling Haaland's second-half brace isn't enough to rescue hosts as holders' score four as they bid to win tournament for a third-straight season14 October 2026, 10:06 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Liverpool took on LASK before Manchester City hosted reigning champions PSG in the Champions League.
  
• Man City 2-4 PSG: This was some way for Enzo Maresca's side to lose - PSG continue to be the standard bearers, but City are not going to be shunted into irrelevance, writes IAN LADYMAN14 October 2026, 9:51 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: Here against the Champions of Europe, with Pep Guardiola watching on from beneath his flat cap in the directors' box, Enzo Maresca's City threatened to collapse.
  
• Unai Emery's 'no excuses' culture finally pays off and how Nicolas Jackson proved he was signed for more than just goals, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - as Villans hit Fenerbahce for SIX14 October 2026, 9:26 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: No North Stand, no problem. Instead, Aston Villa delivered their most emphatic European win and their first home victory of the campaign.
  
• Plenty to smile about, your highness! Prince William celebrates wildly as his beloved Aston Villa score SIX goals in Champions League clash against Fenerbahce14 October 2026, 9:01 pm
  A delighted Prince William was seen celebrating in the stands as Aston Villa earned a dominant 6-0 victory in their Champions League tie against Fenerbahce.
  
• Man City fans send defiant unity message with a giant tifo of support at the Etihad in their first home match since guilty verdict14 October 2026, 8:19 pm
  The club's fans displayed a giant tifo reading 'CTID' before kick-off in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain - which stands for 'City 'til I die'.
  
• Back at the same venue of the famous Lisbon Lions European Cup triumph almost 60 years ago, Celtic are trying to fight their way back to relevance on the big stage14 October 2026, 8:10 pm
  Over the past 24 hours or so, thousands of Celtic fans have descended on Lisbon.
  
• FIFA insiders allege Gianni Infantino told Donald Trump he'd 'take care of' USA star's World Cup red card during murky phone call14 October 2026, 8:06 pm
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino personally intervened to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card following a call with President Trump, a bombshell new report has claimed.
  
• LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Bradley Barcola breaks his duck in stunning style - but Reds must back up impressive performance in the league to regain confidence lost by Man City thumping, writes LEWIS STEELE14 October 2026, 7:58 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT THE RAIFFEISEN ARENA: The victory helped blow away the cobwebs of any potential post-Manchester City hangover and, above all, injected some much-needed confidence.
  
• Man City appeal verdict 'expected early next year' - as Andy Burnham faces questions over 'freebies from Abu Dhabi deleted from public record'14 October 2026, 6:35 pm
  City are appealing after they were found guilty of all their alleged serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by an independent commission.
  
• BBC football pundit Shay Given marries his fiancée after 12-year engagement in stunning ceremony at Westminster Abbey - with special permission to use the royal church14 October 2026, 5:14 pm
  The former Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, 50, married Rebecca Gibson on Saturday following a 12-year engagement.
  
• 'Michael Carrick told me: "Management's not for me"': Nicky Butt's damning revelations on private conversations with Man United boss as he becomes second-favourite for the sack14 October 2026, 4:57 pm
  Despite a strong end to last season where he guided United to third place, Carrick already finds himself under pressure this time around after picking up six points from six matches.