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• Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes would be 'too busy doing podcasts' to pull up Lisandro Martinez for Man United rant, taunts Roy Keane - as Steven Bartlett is caught in crossfire15 October 2026, 9:27 am
  Roy Keane has accused Manchester United's dressing room leaders of being too busy podcasting to enforce dressing room discipline.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo's international career likely to be OVER, says his sister - as she reveals talks over reconciliation have stalled after 'betrayal' and 'hurt' from Jorge Jesus15 October 2026, 8:46 am
  Ronaldo, 41, caused controversy during the recent international break when he left Portugal's camp over what he claimed were 'broken promises' by Jesus.
  
• Lisandro Martinez's NON-APOLOGY: Ranting Man United star admits he 'spoke out of anger and frustration' but refuses to say sorry in 271-word statement15 October 2026, 8:34 am
  NATHAN SALT: Lisandro Martinez took to social media in a late bid to dilute his scathing comments 24 hours on from his blistering criticism of club bosses.
  
• Hiding under a flat cap, Pep Guardiola tried to be incognito but the ex-Man City manager's presence was felt on his return with demands his big moments are expunged entirely from history, writes JACK GAUGHAN15 October 2026, 8:07 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: Flat caps became a thing for Pep Guardiola when Mike Summerbee took him to tailors Williams & Gill on Chapel Street after taking over.
  
• Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr banned for WILD hair pull and will miss El Clasico showdown with Barcelona - after protesting 'aggressively' and making half-hearted apology15 October 2026, 6:58 am
  He was astonished when he heard the news on Wednesday night before Madrid's incredible 4-3 comeback win against Roma, saying: 'We've never had this [hair pulling] explained to us.
  
• The secret behind Frank Lampard's Premier League turnaround? His lucky £880,000 watch! How superstitious boss rotated through £1m+ collection - and now has Coventry winning15 October 2026, 6:53 am
  Frank Lampard has worn over £1million worth of watches on matchdays since Coventry's return to the Premier League, but the superstitious England legend may finally have found his lucky charm.
  
• Crystal Palace's John Textor nightmare: BOBBY MANZI reveals the blazing rows with Steve Parish, his crumbling football empire and why Lyon can't stand him either15 October 2026, 1:00 am
  When the full-time whistle went at Wembley and Crystal Palace had won the FA Cup, John Textor leaned over to embrace Steve Parish. The trophy drought was over. The animosity had just begun.
  
• Channelling your inner Phil Brown, Nuno? Unhappy West Ham boss Espirito Santo delivers half-time team-talk ON THE PITCH as they struggle at nine-man Lincoln - as Hammers eventually win 6-0 after his words!15 October 2026, 12:03 am
  West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo briefly delivered a Phil Brown-esque half-time team-talk away at Lincoln this evening, but it seems to have been a stroke of genius. 
  
• Defiant Enzo Maresca believes Man City are at the same level as PSG despite 4-2 Champions League defeat - as boss insists he sees 'many good things'14 October 2026, 11:18 pm
  Maresca saw Erling Haaland leapfrog Sergio Aguero as the club's record scorer in the Champions League but they could not complete a dramatic comeback from three goals down.
  
• Plenty to smile about, your highness! Prince William celebrates wildly as his beloved Aston Villa score SIX goals in Champions League clash against Fenerbahce14 October 2026, 11:09 pm
  A delighted Prince William was seen celebrating in the stands as Aston Villa earned a dominant 6-0 victory in their Champions League tie against Fenerbahce.
  
• Martin O'Neill urges Celtic to channel the spirit of 1967 and stun Benfica in Lisbon14 October 2026, 10:25 pm
  Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has challenged his players to channel the spirit of the Lisbon Lions and produce a Europa League shock against Benfica tonight
  
• Mason Greenwood booed by Aston Villa fans as former Man United star plays in England for the first time in over FOUR years - after Old Trafford career unravelled following rape arrest14 October 2026, 10:17 pm
  The former Manchester United player was one of Fenerbahce's highest-profile signings last summer and he has history with Aston Villa, and things didn't go to plan here.
  
• Pep Guardiola returns to Manchester City: Legendary former boss attends PSG clash after insisting he will 'always be behind' former club following Premier League's bombshell cheating verdict14 October 2026, 10:12 pm
  Pep Guardiola has returned to Man City for the first time since his farewell in the summer, with his old club marooned in the biggest scandal in English football history.
  
• Man City vs PSG - Champions League RECAP: Erling Haaland's second-half brace isn't enough to rescue hosts as holders' score four as they bid to win tournament for a third-straight season14 October 2026, 10:06 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Liverpool took on LASK before Manchester City hosted reigning champions PSG in the Champions League.
  
• Man City 2-4 PSG: This was some way for Enzo Maresca's side to lose - PSG continue to be the standard bearers, but City are not going to be shunted into irrelevance, writes IAN LADYMAN14 October 2026, 9:51 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: Here against the Champions of Europe, with Pep Guardiola watching on from beneath his flat cap in the directors' box, Enzo Maresca's City threatened to collapse.