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• Ireland stars REFUSE to shake hands of Israeli opponents and bow their heads during national anthem ahead of controversial clash after goalkeeper withdrew from squad in protest at 'atrocities in Gaza'27 September 2026, 8:45 pm
  The fixture has been shrouded in controversy after the Irish team and officials came under huge pressure to stage a boycott due to Israel's military actions in Gaza.
  
• Former Man City chairman David Bernstein expects club to LOSE Premier League status after being found guilty of vast majority of 115 charges: 'Money won't be enough'27 September 2026, 7:56 pm
  Bernstein, who was City chairman from 1998 until 2003 and served as Football Association chair 2011-13, has warned that financial penalties will not be enough of a punishment.
  
• Now THAT'S a hydration break! Legends match is stopped so players can drink BEER and a shot in hilarious scenes27 September 2026, 7:54 pm
  Servers, who wore white shirts and black aprons, emerged and walked down the touchline with trays carrying a beer and a shot, which were presented to the players during the break in play.
  
• Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli must solve the Ben Gannon-Doak conundrum27 September 2026, 7:34 pm
  If there is one question more than any other that will be exercising the new Scotland manager as he settles into the job, it is how to get the most out of Ben Gannon-Doak.
  
• Are Arsenal already out of the title race? Ruthless Chelsea expose familiar flaws as Renee Slegers feels the heat after 1-0 derby defeat, writes TARA ANSON-WALSH27 September 2026, 7:12 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Alyssa Thompson's first-half strike secured victory for Chelsea in a fierce London derby, as Arsenal's unbeaten start to the season came to an end.
  
• Thomas Tuchel MUST solve England's defensive crisis if he is to ease pressure on his position - he knows they lack depth but he has to find a fix if he wants to play Premier League-style football, writes IAN LADYMAN27 September 2026, 6:43 pm
  While arguing the case for progress on his watch recently, Thomas Tuchel pointed at England's record in qualifying for the World Cup.
  
• Jason Cundy reveals how he became football's most notorious wind-up merchant, the truth behind THAT Ange Postecoglou mask - and insists he will never let up on Spurs foe Jamie O'Hara27 September 2026, 6:08 pm
  Jason Cundy's public life seems to have one main purpose: to make Jamie O'Hara as miserable and mortified as possible.
  
• Thomas Tuchel admits he's under pressure after Spain defeat... but insists he cannot listen to pleas from club coaches to rest England stars27 September 2026, 6:00 pm
  Thomas Tuchel's team face Czechia in Prague on Tuesday night knowing they must win to stand any realistic chance of winning their Nations League group.
  
• Man United hit with injury scares as captain Bruno Fernandes is ruled out of Portugal clash with 'complicated problem'... and Patrick Dorgu is taken off early playing for Denmark27 September 2026, 5:52 pm
  The 32-year-old was substituted late on in in Thursday's 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon and manager Jorge Jesus has confirmed he will play no part in Oslo.
  
• Man City could still lift the Premier League title THIS season despite being found guilty of 'vast majority' of rule breaches - with hefty legal delays expected over appeal process27 September 2026, 4:56 pm
  IAN HERBERT: Legal experts expect Manchester City to be free to lift this season's Premier League trophy, despite having been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges brought against them.
  
• Liverpool suffer double injury blow as Alexander Isak withdraws from Sweden duty with thigh problem... before Cody Gakpo is forced off playing for Netherlands27 September 2026, 4:38 pm
  Liverpool star Alexander Isak has suffered another injury blow with Sweden, forcing him to withdraw from international duty.
  
• 'We feel cheated... we want our FA Cup': Tony Pulis calls for Stoke City to be awarded trophy 15 years after losing final to Man City at Wembley as storm over 115 charges verdict rages on27 September 2026, 4:29 pm
  Man City's glittering era of success under their Abu Dhabi ownership was launched when they beat Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final, representing the club's first major honour since 1976.
  
• Scotland's glimpse of the future under Sebastien Pocognoli offers hope, purpose and positivity27 September 2026, 3:27 pm
  At the end of a 0-0 Nations League draw in Ljubljana, Scotland fans were never likely to be shouting from the rooftops.
  
• Irish snooker legend Ken Doherty responds after being bizarrely dragged into Israeli footballer's 'gun' celebration controversy27 September 2026, 2:51 pm
  Irish snooker legend Ken Doherty has been unexpectedly dragged into the controversy over an Israeli footballer who was accused of celebrating a goal with a gun gesture.
  
• BBC Sport strikes now 'inevitable' with staff fuming at cuts, Man United enjoy surprise gift of rugs from Sabah... and how the EFL are open to Andy Burnham's booze plan: INSIDE SPORT27 September 2026, 2:43 pm
  Daily Mail Sport revealed that a series of job cuts were to be announced ahead of a 'savings' call with all staff last Wednesday.