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• Iranian footballers who sought asylum and STAYED in Australia break their silence - 'we are overwhelmed'18 April 2026, 1:50 am
  Two Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia - and didn't return home with their teammates - have revealed their future plans.
  
• How David Moyes brought back 'Everton DNA' to lead their European charge: His transformation since first spell, scouting missions to find hidden gems, his demand to club chiefs and the five signings he wants this summer to join the elite18 April 2026, 1:01 am
  When David Moyes returned to Everton last January, he walked into a building full of gloomy faces after a turbulent period that threatened to plunge the club into the abyss.
  
• Record losses but 80% pay rises for the bigwigs, terrible results, fan protests and whingeing players locked into long deals. This is how BlueCo's 'revolutionary' Chelsea project fell apart, writes IAN HERBERT18 April 2026, 1:00 am
  This week's financial results at Chelsea, on the back of Saturday's thumping by Manchester City, point to a model which is failing both financially and competitively.
  
• Inside cash-strapped Aldershot's battle for survival: How the British Army, administration, a 100-acre polo field and a huge supporter base can save the famous old club18 April 2026, 1:00 am
  It has been a bleak week for Aldershot involving two defeats and a temporary transfer embargo for failing to pay a VAT bill. But the club do possess the ingredients for development potential.
  
• How Chelsea are trying to polish 'misunderstood' Alejandro Garnacho's image: the staged interview, the Prison Break tattoos explained and the REAL reasons for his faltering form18 April 2026, 1:00 am
  Liam Rosenior's answer as to why Alejandro Garnacho is booed wherever he goes was a little like when you ask mum why the bullies at school are so mean. Jealously, sweetheart. Jealously.
  
• Real Madrid lose the plot after Bayern Munich defeat: Furious stars confront referee over controversial decision as player is sent off AFTER full-time before angry tunnel row in chaotic scenes17 April 2026, 11:29 pm
  Real Madrid's anguish soon turned to fury after full-time in their absorbing defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Referee Slavko Vincic was harangued after the game ended.
  
• Emotional Frank Lampard fights back tears after Coventry City's Premier League promotion as Richard Keys celebrates his beloved side's return to the top flight17 April 2026, 10:54 pm
  The Sky Blues boss choked up during a post-match interview following his side's 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, which gave them the point they needed.
  
• Party time for Frank Lampard's Sky Blues! Coventry City end 25-YEAR Premier League exile with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn after dramatic late equaliser17 April 2026, 10:33 pm
  Coventry City sealed a breathtaking return to the Premier League after a 25-year exile thanks to an 84th-minute equaliser from defender Bobby Thomas at Blackburn.
  
• Why St Mirren's no-nonsense Cypriot sensation Alex Gogic is the cult hero EVERY club needs17 April 2026, 9:38 pm
  A clip went viral earlier this week of a Celtic fan watching last weekend's match against St Mirren and loudly complaining that a booking was long overdue for visiting defender Alex Gogic.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi names the TWO Tottenham stars he wants to step up in battle to avoid Premier League relegation17 April 2026, 9:34 pm
  Roberto De Zerbi wants his Tottenham players to forge a band of brothers in the fight to escape relegation as his Spurs side face Brighton in a huge clash in their battle to avoid the drop.
  
• Marcus Rashford's future up in the air with Man United and Barcelona set to step up talks before the World Cup17 April 2026, 9:31 pm
  Marcus Rashford's future is up in the air going into a World Cup summer as Barcelona consider their options of keeping the on-loan Manchester United star.
  
• 'We are hungry for more': Erling Haaland fires ominous warning to Arsenal ahead of crunch Etihad clash on Sunday - weeks after defeating Gunners in Carabao Cup final17 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City can go top of the Premier League with a victory over Mikel Arteta's side and then three points at Burnley on Wednesday.
  
• Celtic skipper Callum McGregor must be cornerstone of new era, says interim boss Martin O'Neill17 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Martin O'Neill believes it's essential that Callum McGregor remains a cornerstone for a new-look Celtic side next season.
  
• Forget your egos! Liam Rosenior tells Chelsea stars they can win all SIX games to make Champions League - if they channel John Terry, Didier Drogba and Co and fight for the shirt17 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  The pressure is being piled on Rosenior from fans, though the Blues boss answered this by saying he was 'questioned after three minutes of joining this club, let alone three months'.
  
• Thrill of the chase is not for Celtic as interim boss Martin O'Neill pinpoints key reason for club's malaise17 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  When you've looked for something for so long in vain, there inevitably comes a point where you start to doubt its very existence.