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• Why Crystal Palace cut their losses on Brennan Johnson - despite team-mates wanting him to stay: His eye-watering salary, the problem Oliver Glasner identified and Palace insiders' instant regret, revealed by BOBBY MANZI12 August 2026, 11:56 am
  When Johnson spoke ahead of the Conference League final, there remained a sense that all was not lost for him in a Palace shirt. Yet behind that mask was a man without any self-belief.
  
• Argentine soccer player detained by ICE while traveling with Miami team to playoff clash in Los Angeles12 August 2026, 11:52 am
  An Argentine soccer player competing for a semi-professional team in Miami was detained by ICE agents while traveling with the squad to a playoff match.
  
• Why 'overloaded' Youri Tielemans believes he can be Man United's marathon man: £35m star speaks for first time on Michael Carrick, beating Lionel Messi's record and Bruno Fernandes link-up12 August 2026, 11:52 am
  NATHAN SALT IN DUBLIN: Tielemans cannot stop smiling as he sits down to chat inside United's five-star team base for this week's training camp in Ireland.
  
• Gladiators legend and ex-England star John Fashanu hits out at his 'soon-to-be ex-wife' in family feud as he apologises to his daughter and threatens 'legal action against the liar'12 August 2026, 11:19 am
  In a lengthy Instagram post, Fashanu, took a brutal swipe at his 'soon-to-be ex-wife' and regretted spreading misinformation about his daughter, Amal.
  
• Brennan Johnson hits back at Jamie O'Hara and Gabby Agbonlahor after pair poked fun at swap deal with Dwight McNeil: 'We'll give you c**p, we'll give you c**p back!'12 August 2026, 11:15 am
  Brennan Johnson has clapped back at Jamie O'Hara and Gabriel Agbonlahor after the pair mocked his latest transfer.
  
• Chelsea sign Marc Cucurella replacement, Aston Villa line up move for West Ham star while Newcastle press on with pursuit of Benfica defender: WINDOW WATCH12 August 2026, 10:58 am
  Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons. He replaces Marc Cucurella, who has moved to Madrid.
  
• How Jose Mourinho destroyed relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and made Real Madrid dressing room a 'hellhole': Iker Casillas hits out at former boss after explosive first spell at the Bernabeu12 August 2026, 10:45 am
  In the show, Mourinho was asked about his relationship with Casillas, who he had originally labelled as the 'captain and best player' upon his arrival.
  
• Liverpool supporters group calls for 'clarity' on Jeff Bezos' plans for the club as billionaire Amazon founder closes in on securing a minority stake12 August 2026, 10:12 am
  Liverpool supporters group Spirit of Shankly have asked the club to offer clarity on what a proposed investment by a group of billionaires including Jeff Bezos would mean for fans.
  
• Former Man United star accuses Corinthians of 'unacceptable' behaviour after they decide against renewing his contract12 August 2026, 9:43 am
  Memphis Depay has hit out at his former club Corinthians for their 'unacceptable behaviour' at not honouring an alleged agreement between both parties for him to sign a new contract.
  
• UEFA don't want clubs like Aston Villa to win. They've forced them to sell their best players, as 'bigger' clubs lose hundreds of millions with impunity. But thanks to Unai Emery, Villa are beating the system, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE12 August 2026, 8:07 am
  Forget what European chiefs might say in public. Aston Villa are unwelcome guests at tonight's party in Salzburg and the game's wealthy elite would be perfectly happy if they never turned up again.
  
• Roberto Martinez 'holds talks to become Netherlands' new manager in what would be his THIRD international job following Portugal failure - after ex-Liverpool boss Arne Slot pulled out of the running12 August 2026, 7:30 am
  Roberto Martinez has emerged as a shock candidate to become the new Netherlands manager, as their search continues for Ronald Koeman's successor.
  
• Carabao Cup's weekend kick-off pays off with crowd records smashed - even WITHOUT West Ham's bumper attendance!12 August 2026, 7:00 am
  The EFL's decision to start the season with the Carabao Cup appears to have paid off - after record attendances flocked to matches over the weekend.
  
• These are the key clues Matthias Jaissle gave away at Newcastle unveiling - from the signings he wants to how he will turn this club around, writes CRAIG HOPE12 August 2026, 1:00 am
  For a club who want to be among the world's best by 2030, this was a quiet arrival for a head coach whose deal takes us through to that date. He is, then, the man they believe can lead them to the top.
  
• GORDON MILNE interview: Coventry's golden age and all the 'daft' schemes of Jimmy Hill, growing up with Bill Shankly, learning from Tom Finney, Japan with Gary Lineker... and how he nearly replaced Shankly as Liverpool manager12 August 2026, 1:00 am
  Coventry remained afloat in the top flight for 34 years the last time they came up and Gordon Milne, the manager for nine of them from 1972, traces all of that back to the influence of Jimmy Hill.
  
• How Robbie Ure's switch to Sevilla is just the latest Caledonian connection for a club who are fiercely proud of their Scottish roots11 August 2026, 11:17 pm
  Having spent the past three years plying his trade in Belgium and Sweden, the prospect of alighting in the capital of Andalusia was never going to perturb Robbie Ure.