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• Premier League chief exec admits Man City's 'hugely complex' 115 rule-break charges case is 'taking longer than expected' - leaving fans fuming at new season going ahead with no verdict19 August 2026, 10:33 am
  Speaking to the BBC , Masters described the case as 'hugely complex' as he defended the length of time taken to reach a conclusion, but admitted it had taken 'longer than expected'.
  
• Danny Murphy opens up on losing his cat Bob after viral World Cup commentary - and the surprise reason BBC commentators were forced to MISS matches with illness19 August 2026, 10:28 am
  Over the course of three tales, he related to the bewildered nation how his former cat, Bob - a beloved British blue shorthair - had gone missing after infiltrating a Royal Mail van.
  
• Aston Villa braced for fourth Ollie Watkins bid from Saudi side, with player open to switch - as Leeds striker Joel Piroe completes West Ham move: WINDOW WATCH19 August 2026, 10:23 am
  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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
• Man United close in on £65m deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba19 August 2026, 10:22 am
  Manchester United are closing on a £65million deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Talks resumed for the Cameroon international in recent weeks.
  
• Monaco terminate Paul Pogba's contract after ex-Man United star suffered latest injury - only days on from his wife hitting out at claims he should retire19 August 2026, 9:57 am
  Pogba had been trying to revive his career following an 18-month doping ban but only featured in six games last season while earning £44,000-a-week at the Ligue 1 side.
  
• Man United's desperation for a new left-back and legs in midfield is horribly exposed by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in 4-2 defeat, as old boss has the last laugh and Marcus Rashford returns19 August 2026, 9:57 am
  MAN UNITED 2-4 AC MILAN: Manchester United were made to suffer at the hands of Ruben Amorim after they rounded off pre-season with a puzzling 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in Wroclaw.
  
• Dead body found at Charlton Athletic's stadium as club release statement19 August 2026, 8:41 am
  In a statement on Tuesday evening, Charlton said that 'a deceased individual' had been found at their ground in the morning following an incident that occurred on Monday.
  
• Former Champions League winner, 30, makes shock debut for ninth-tier club - only three months after announcing retirement from football19 August 2026, 8:35 am
  However, he has been surprisingly spotted lacing his boots back up in the ninth tier of German football.
  
• Serie A footballer airlifted to hospital and in intensive care after he almost drowned in a swimming pool at a Sardinian mansion19 August 2026, 8:14 am
  Top-flight club Cagliari are reported to be 'worried' after 20-year-old French forward Yael Trepy had to be transported to hospital by helicopter following the incident on a day off.
  
• Newcastle working on deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez - as they race to secure Bruno Guimaraes replacement before opening clash with Liverpool19 August 2026, 8:13 am
  The 24-year-old is one of a number of options Newcastle are considering to replace Bruno Guimaraes after his £75million move to Arsenal.
  
• Terrifying moment Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala collapses on the pitch for second time in just four days - as Harry Kane steps in to save him amid 'neurological dysfunction'19 August 2026, 7:25 am
  Musiala, 23, fell down just six minutes after coming off the bench during Bayern's 4-2 victory over Heidenheim in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.
  
• Crystal Palace land £11m American star, Sunderland's move for £25.7m new boy is in danger after medical... and Rodri sends emotional message to Man City fans: WINDOW WATCH18 August 2026, 10:25 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• How Barcelona have pulled off the transfer of the summer by signing Rodri... despite fans in Spain being convinced he was set for bitter rivals Real Madrid18 August 2026, 10:15 pm
  It seemed for a very long time that the fairytale of the summer, the one about the king returning to his castle, would enter its final chapter within the walls of the Bernabeu Stadium.
  
• Aston Villa to REJECT Al Hilal's £38million bid for England striker Ollie Watkins18 August 2026, 9:59 pm
  Watkins, 30, is open to the move as the Saudi side have made a couple of proposals this summer but Villa want to keep him.
  
• Champions League qualification can help Celtic attract new players that can take club to the next level, says Martin O'Neill18 August 2026, 9:34 pm
  Martin O'Neill is convinced that reaching the Champions League can be Celtic's trump card in persuading transfer targets to sign for the club in the coming fortnight.