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• Premier League LIVE: Eddie Howe gives update on Lewis Miley's season-ending injury - plus all the latest from Friday's press conferences with Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta coming up8 May 2026, 10:07 am
  Daily Mail Sport brings you all the live updates across Friday's press conferences, with Mikel Arteta , Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola among the managers speaking.
  
• Now the PARENTS are getting involved in Real Madrid crisis! Florentino Perez 'has received complaints from parents of TWO stars over lack of playing time' as Spanish club unravels after string of training ground clashes8 May 2026, 9:37 am
  The soap opera at Real Madrid has taken another twist, with parents of players now causing a headache for club president Florentino Perez. 
  
• Crystal Palace reach Conference League final: Oliver Glasner's men beat Shakhtar Donetsk on one of the greatest nights in their history as they set sights on first European title8 May 2026, 8:41 am
  WILL PICKWORTH AT SELHURST PARK: Glasner will bring the curtain down on a transformative spell in charge with a showdown against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on May 27.
  
• Wayne Rooney labels Trent Alexander-Arnold's England snub 'mind-boggling' - and reveals the star he 'cannot believe' is getting in ahead of him8 May 2026, 8:16 am
  Thomas Tuchel's continued snub of Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'mind-boggling', according to Wayne Rooney. The Real Madrid defender was left out of the national squad for friendlies in March.
  
• A Prince's pep talk: Superfan William spotted in pre-match chat with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery before stunning Europa League comeback victory - as his plans for the big match are revealed8 May 2026, 8:11 am
  Prince William appeared to pass on words of encouragement - if not tactical advice - to Aston Villa manager Unai Emery ahead of his side's stunning Europa League comeback.
  
• Aston Villa's royal approval: Prince William dances to Sweet Caroline and fist-pumps as he celebrates his beloved side reaching the Europa League final with dominant victory over Nottingham Forest8 May 2026, 8:01 am
  Prince William's raw emotion was on full display on Thursday night after seeing his beloved Aston Villa side reach the Europa League final.
  
• Spygate 2.0! Middlesbrough catch suspected Southampton analyst hiding in the bushes by training ground ahead of play-off showdown8 May 2026, 7:47 am
  EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Daily Mail Sport can reveal that an individual was spotted and approached by club staff on Thursday morning at Boro's Rockliffe Park training centre.
  
• Real Madrid reveal star suffered 'head injury' and launch disciplinary action against two players after 'very serious fight' - as victim breaks silence and new details of clash emerge8 May 2026, 7:47 am
  Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday evening that it has launched disciplinary action against the two players, while in a separate statement that Valverde will be unable to play for '10 to 14 days'.
  
• Aston Villa star turns fans' frustration to adoration with mesmerising performance - and the fitting hero who's left club one win from immortality: TOM COLLOMOSSE8 May 2026, 7:46 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: How fitting it was that John McGinn, who joined this club when they were in the Championship, should score twice and produce a barnstorming performance just when it was needed.
  
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• The Aston Villa star giving Thomas Tuchel a headache, how Unai Emery provided a blueprint to keep £100m Elliot Anderson quiet - and the ex-Man United defender who excelled in surprise role, writes NATHAN SALT8 May 2026, 6:00 am
  NATHAN SALT: Nottingham Forest walked into a storm and never managed to find a way out on a chastening evening that ended their hopes of Champions League football for next season.
  
• 'It's the best feeling ever. It's unique': The essential guide to winning the play-offs, by those who've actually done it - DON'T look around Wembley, DO insult your own players... and bring a Roy Chubby Brown VHS!8 May 2026, 1:52 am
  Once more into the maelstrom. The EFL play-offs start their 40th edition with Millwall at Hull and the only thing for certain is that nobody knows what is in store.
  
• Washington lawmakers push FIFA to slash World Cup prices after Trump admitted he 'wouldn't pay' moduleK for seats8 May 2026, 1:07 am
  With everyone from soccer fans to President Donald Trump attacking World Cup ticket prices , Washington lawmakers are now pushing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for reductions.
  
• Now Trump turns on FIFA! President admits even he wouldn't pay World Cup ticket prices in latest blow for organizers7 May 2026, 11:17 pm
  In the latest significant blow to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and his relentless promotion of the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico, he appears to have lost some of his support from Trump.
  
• Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Europa League RECAP: Latest updates as hosts reach final with rampant display7 May 2026, 10:33 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest did battle in the Europa League semi-final.