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• Football legend Lothar Matthaus, 65, parties at Oktoberfest with his 27-year-old girlfriend - who is younger than his two daughters, but who he insists will not become his SIXTH wife22 September 2026, 9:31 am
  The former midfielder and Theresa Sommer enjoyed the 191st annual celebrations at Kafer Wiesn Schanke on the Theresienwiese in Munich, and posed for the cameras.
  
• Chelsea among top European clubs eyeing Gambian 15-year-old midfielder - and are weighing up stealing a march on the competition as he stars in U17 tournament22 September 2026, 9:18 am
  The 6ft 2in midfielder, still only 15, has been impressing for Gambia's Under-17 national team at the WAFU Zone A U-17 tournament in Senegal.
  
• Gary Lineker labels Sir Jim Ratcliffe an 'unpleasant human being' in scathing attack on Man United co-owner - and congratulates the Glazers on 'finding someone even worse than them'22 September 2026, 8:43 am
  Gary Lineker has delivered a scathing verdict on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's running of Manchester United, branding the club's co-owner an 'unpleasant human being'.
  
• Israel's FA accuse Ireland manager of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity' after he commented 'we're playing against genocide' before match which critics want cancelled over Gaza22 September 2026, 7:31 am
  The Icelandic boss used forceful language in defending his team as they prepare to take on a side that the Football Association of Ireland wanted to have suspended from competitions.
  
• 'I thought my ankle was going to snap': Andros Townsend speaks for first time on 'terrifying' moment he was RUN OVER by a pitch rolling machine at half-time during match in Thailand21 September 2026, 11:02 pm
  Ex-Premier League star Andros Townsend has admitted he was extremely fortunate to escape unscathed after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
  
• Paul Merson questions Mikel Arteta's decision to start £75m ace Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly in Brighton rout21 September 2026, 10:58 pm
  Paul Merson believes Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta made a mistake in starting Bruno Guimaraes against Brighton. The Brazilian midfielder struggled as the Gunners were soundly beaten 3-0.
  
• Martin O'Neill owes Celtic NOTHING. His legacy is secure and beyond question. For his own good, he should do the smart thing and walk away from it all21 September 2026, 10:25 pm
  Shortly after a 3-0 hammering against Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup just over a week ago, Martin O'Neill stated that it should have been a wake-up call for his Celtic players.
  
• Tottenham plunged deeper into the mire as relegation chances soar, while Arsenal and Man City pull clear in two-horse title race: Supercomputer's updated Premier League predictions after five games21 September 2026, 9:15 pm
  The international break is here, giving Premier League clubs time to take stock of what has been a thrilling start to the 2026-27 season, and Opta to reevaluate their title predictions.
  
• Mo Salah handed six-month driving ban for speeding in his Rolls-Royce - just days after revealing his emotional Liverpool departure21 September 2026, 8:30 pm
  Former Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah has been banned from driving for six months after his Rolls-Royce was clocked speeding. The player failed to tell police who was at the wheel.
  
• Paul Scholes accuses Man United of 'a lack of ambition' and 'buying players for the sake of it' - rather than trying to win the Premier League - and claims Michael Carrick will feel 'let down' by his bosses21 September 2026, 7:13 pm
  Paul Scholes has claimed that Michael Carrick has been let down by the Manchester United hierarchy with their 'lack of ambition' over the summer.
  
• It wouldn't shock me if Martin O'Neill walked away as Celtic boss, says Paul Lambert21 September 2026, 6:28 pm
  Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert insists he would not be surprised if Martin O'Neill stepped down from his position as manager.
  
• Brighton's demolition of Arsenal dissected: The Seagulls' power press, Bart Verbruggen's clever tactic, exploiting Mikel Arteta's new idea and preying on David Raya's weakness21 September 2026, 5:59 pm
  So much, then, for Arsenal's uncontested stroll to a second title under Mikel Arteta. So much for the idea that they would go unconquered. Brighton have quickly put paid to that.
  
• How Gary Neville is missing the point over Man United's running stats, why Michael Carrick isn't worried about 'lack of effort', the way he's copying Sir Alex Ferguson and the numbers that tell the other side of the story21 September 2026, 5:57 pm
  NATHAN SALT: The truth is, Carrick made his feelings clear on running statistics long before fronting up at Fulham on Sunday.
  
• Benjamin Sesko becomes latest Man United star to withdraw from international duty - after Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's squad21 September 2026, 5:36 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Benjamin Sesko has become the latest Manchester United player to withdraw from international duty, the club have confirmed.
  
• Now that's a Super Sunday! Arsenal vs Man City and Everton vs Liverpool among SIX games on blockbuster Premier League day as TV picks for November are revealed... with Man United landing first 3pm Saturday kick-off of the season21 September 2026, 5:35 pm
  Arsenal will host Manchester City to cap a six-game Premier League Sunday in November - starting with the Merseyside derby.