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• 'Some people prefer Manchester or London... but I love Burnley': How 0m NFL star JJ Watt has embraced his role as Clarets co-owner - and even designed their new shirt2 August 2026, 1:57 pm
  JJ Watt wants to restore the Burnley of old. For a man used to the glitzy environs of America's NFL, he comes across remarkably in touch with this humble corner of Lancashire.
  
• Son of music legend Phil Collins and half-brother of actress Lily Lily joins former Bundesliga champions - but there's a very slim chance he will face Harry Kane2 August 2026, 1:31 pm
  Phil, 75, had attended one of his matches in November, with Mathew sharing another picture alongside his music legend father in April.
  
• Under-fire Gianni Infantino gets backing from Asian nations following UEFA's charge to depose president after his disastrous money-making plan2 August 2026, 1:31 pm
  UEFA and CONCACAF have called on Infantino to quit - but their ploy to depose him has hit a roadblock after four Asian nations reiterated confidence in his leadership.
  
• Ex-Manchester United star Casemiro scores an OWN GOAL on his Inter Miami home debut - as Lionel Messi returns to club action after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain2 August 2026, 1:18 pm
  Casemiro endured an Inter Miami home debut to forget as he scored an own goal during their 2-2 MLS draw with Columbus Crew on Saturday.
  
• Newcastle's goalkeeping target completes medical ahead of £25.7m transfer, Bournemouth sign Sevilla star - while Hull are set to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to highly-rated Norwegian: WINDOW WATCH2 August 2026, 12:47 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
  
• Inside the chaotic four days that have left Gianni Infantino fighting to stay in power, how arrogant FIFA president's gamble spectacularly backfired and the contenders looking to overthrow him after World Cup own goal2 August 2026, 8:26 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: It's only two weeks since Infantino handed over the trophy, wearing blindingly white trainers and the self-satisfied grin of a man celebrating a World Cup triumph of his own.
  
• The tactical shift that proves Enzo Maresca will not be a Pep Guardiola copycat, how new Man City boss may have discovered Antoine Semenyo's best position and the academy star ready to step up after dazzling display against Inter Milan2 August 2026, 8:13 am
  MAN CITY 1-1 INTER MILAN (1-3 ON PENALTIES): Daily Mail Sport takes a look at the key things we learned from Maresca's first game in charge in Hong Kong .
  
• Franco Baresi dead at 66: AC Milan legend passes away with club sharing heartbreaking tribute to one of football's best ever defenders2 August 2026, 8:04 am
  AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, his former club confirmed on Friday. 
  
• Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken left stunned by dramatic late collapse at Aberdeen1 August 2026, 10:10 pm
  Stunned Wouter Vrancken last night branded his 10-man Hearts side's dramatic late collapse at Aberdeen as unbelievable and told them they must quickly develop an 'over my dead body' mindset.
  
• Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will be 'very ambitious' in the transfer market with club refusing to give up on sensational Vinicius Jr deal1 August 2026, 10:06 pm
  ISAAN KHAN IN GIRONA: The 26-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to north London as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his frontline.
  
• Former Man City captain, 56, gives positive health update after being diagnosed with devastating neurological condition as he returns to co-commentary work1 August 2026, 10:00 pm
  He revealed in a video online earlier this year that he was battling the condition as he vowed to fight the disorder. In May, he appeared in good spirits as he explained his symptoms.
  
• Spain's 'down to earth' World Cup hero Marc Cucurella praised for wholesome interaction with postman as he lets him wear his winner's medal1 August 2026, 9:39 pm
  Spain star Marc Cucurella thrilled his local postman after the World Cup winner offered him the medal he won Stateside last month to wear after dropping off his deliveries. 
  
• Man United star becomes target for Spanish club, Jordan Henderson inches closer to Chelsea move and Everton in talks with Arsenal midfielder: WINDOW WATCH1 August 2026, 8:59 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Christos Tzolis steals the show, Max Dowman CAN establish himself in the first team this season and two stars play key role despite heading for the exit: THINGS WE LEARNED as Arsenal beat Girona1 August 2026, 8:55 pm
  ISAAN KHAN AT ESTADI MONTILIVI: Arsenal eased their way to a 4-1 victory over Girona in the club's first pre-season match of the summer as they beat Girona on Saturday evening.
  
• Girona vs Arsenal - friendly RECAP: Reaction as Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis shine in comfortable win1 August 2026, 8:47 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of Arsenal's pre-season victory over Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in Spain.