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• Jarrad Branthwaite's World Cup hopes dashed: Season is over for Everton star as extent of hamstring injury is revealed21 April 2026, 2:37 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: Jarrad Branthwaite's season is over and his World Cup hopes have been dashed after a scan revealed the extent of his hamstring injury.
  
• ANOTHER of Liam Rosenior's old team-mates sticks knife in and claims he is 'coming out with b****cks' - but what have others who have played with under-fire Chelsea boss made of him?21 April 2026, 2:27 pm
  That Liam Rosenior is under the microscope like never before will not have surprised theChelsea boss. But personal takedowns from ex-team-mates will have shocked him.
  
• USA's World Cup opener in chaos as FIFA 'struggles to sell tickets'... and refuses to reduce extortionate prices21 April 2026, 2:04 pm
  Iran-New Zealand, Iran-Belgium and Bosnia & Herzegovina-Switzerland are all outpacing the opening game for the United States at the World Cup for ticket sales.
  
• 'I got out the shower and saw Freddie was in goal for Liverpool... I was blown away!': Andy Woodman on his shock at his son Freddie's Reds debut, their fairytale weekend and how the keeper is helping Mohamed Salah21 April 2026, 1:40 pm
  It was only a quiet celebration for Andy Woodman on Saturday night, so he could not even blame a hangover for his puzzlement when he stumbled out of the shower on Sunday afternoon.
  
• Premier League-winning captain believes that Man United should attempt to sign 'leader' Ethan Ampadu in the summer - after the Leeds United skipper impressed in Old Trafford win21 April 2026, 1:36 pm
  Amapadu impressed as the anchor of Leeds' midfield during the 2-1 win, in which Noah Okafor bagged a brace.
  
• He's an iconic former Liverpool star who won the lot in a stellar career at Anfield before going on to make his name Stateside... so why is this Kop legend putting his treasure trove of major honours up for auction?21 April 2026, 12:55 pm
  He's one of the most decorated footballers in the history of the British game.
  
• Former England boss Fabio Capello highlights the two major problems facing Thomas Tuchel as he looks to lead the Three Lions to World Cup glory this summer21 April 2026, 12:29 pm
  Capello, 79, spent five years in the England hot seat between 2007 and 2012, and knows exactly what it's like to lead the country into world football's most prestigious tournament.
  
• Will Tottenham avoid biggest ever Premier League shock? How will West Ham's run-in threaten their top-flight status? Daily Mail Sport gives their verdict on who is heading for the drop21 April 2026, 12:21 pm
  The picture of which teams will make up the Premier League's bottom three and drop into the Championship is beginning to take shape after Wolves' relegation was confirmed on Monday.
  
• Karren Brady QUITS relegation-threatened West Ham with five games left of the season after facing years of fan backlash due to controversial stadium move and dire results21 April 2026, 10:36 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: Baroness Karren Brady has left West ham United. The 57-year-old has been at the club for 16 years and was vice-chair.
  
• Named: The five players Barcelona will let go this summer - including Marcus Rashford and a former Chelsea star21 April 2026, 9:54 am
  The Blaugrana are currently sitting nine points clear at the top of LaLiga, and are set to romp to a second consecutive title ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
  
• Inside Marseille's crisis after Roberto De Zerbi: How Mason Greenwood's 'nonchalant attitude has irritated coaching staff', why he could leave the club this summer - and the 'unrecognisable' former Spurs star who typifies their dismal form21 April 2026, 9:14 am
  Marseille and chaos fit like hand in glove and this season has been a typically bumpy ride for fans of the French club. Even a team bonding trip to Marbella hasn't worked.
  
• Man United enter the race for the hottest prospect in world football: Red Devils prepare £34m bid in attempt to beat Man City and Barcelona to Brazilian wonderkid Eduardo Conceiçao21 April 2026, 8:20 am
  JOSUE SEIXAS: The move represents a significant escalation in the race for the 16-year-old, who has become one of the most sought-after prospects in football.
  
• Declan Rice is right - this title race isn't done yet. Here are five reasons why Arsenal CAN still win the Premier League - from the returning player who will 'unleash havoc', to the mentality shift on display against Man City21 April 2026, 8:00 am
  ISAAN KHAN: It's been a brutal month for the Gunners' Premier League title hopes, with their 2-1 loss at Manchester City the biggest blow of all. But this race is far from over yet.
  
• Alan Shearer predicts Eddie Howe WON'T be Newcastle's manager next season - and accuses 'terrible' Toon players of 'chucking him under the bus'21 April 2026, 7:58 am
  The Magpies find themselves 14th in the Premier League table a season after they qualified for the Champions League. They are still in contention to qualify for Europe in some form next season.
  
• Nicky Butt tears Alejandro Garnacho apart: Former Man United academy manager reveals how star 'got above his station' when he joined the club: 'His attitude was a DISGRACE'21 April 2026, 7:36 am
  Garnacho fell out with United on a number of occasions, perhaps most famously with former manager Ruben Amorim when he was berated in front of the first team squad.