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• It's 50 days until the World Cup - these are the 50 new stars you HAVEN'T heard of that you need to know about before they light up this summer's tournament22 April 2026, 1:00 am
  To give you the expert lowdown before the action even gets going, TOM COLLOMOSSE has picked out the 50 names you may not have heard of - but soon will.
  
• From the Sunday Sport to West Ham vice chairman: The trailblazing career of the 'first lady of football' and star of the Apprentice Karren Brady, who bought and sold her footballer husband when boss of Birmingham City FC22 April 2026, 12:14 am
  On Tuesday the Apprentice star, 57, stepped down as West Ham United's vice-chairman and ended, for now at least, almost 35 years in the beautiful game.
  
• Liam Rosenior hit with brutal three-word chant from furious Chelsea fans as FIFTH Premier League defeat in a row sees Blues boss' reign hang in the balance... so, can he survive this?21 April 2026, 11:11 pm
  JAMES SHARPE: Chelsea are seven points adrift of the Champions League places now. Their only real hope is that Aston Villa finish in the top five and win the Europa League.
  
• Chelsea star's BARBER leaks team news hours before Brighton clash - after Liam Rosenior insisted club had found 'mole'21 April 2026, 11:04 pm
  A post from X account @Rileyeagles on Tuesday read: 'Palmer and Joao Pedro both injured tonight. There's your exclusive' before tagging a number of high profile accounts.
  
• Liam Rosenior turns on his Chelsea stars: Livid boss hits out at 'unacceptable' and 'indefensible' capitulation at Brighton in brutally honest interview - and warns 'DRASTIC' changes are needed21 April 2026, 10:52 pm
  The Seagulls ran out comfortable 3-0 winners to pile the pressure on Rosenior as Chelsea's miserable run of form continued.
  
• Enzo Fernandez fronts up to angry Chelsea fans after 3-0 hammering against Brighton21 April 2026, 10:33 pm
  Away supporters at the Amex made their feelings known on Chelsea's fortunes during the 3-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium, with chants aimed at the club's ownership and Rosenior.
  
• Leicester City RELEGATED to League One - 10 years after winning the Premier League21 April 2026, 10:32 pm
  Gary Rowett's side had needed an unlikely set of results to preserve their Championship status, having headed into the match eight points from safety with just three games remaining.
  
• SAINTS ALIVE! Simo Valakari hails his ruthless St Johnstone side as Perth men secure instant return to the Premiership21 April 2026, 10:11 pm
  Simo Valakari last night hailed his side's ruthless streak as St Johnstone secured their return to the Premiership at the first time of asking.
  
• Brighton vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as furious Blues fans hit Liam Rosenior with brutal three-word chant with visitors consigned to FIFTH league defeat in a row21 April 2026, 10:01 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Brighton welcomed Chelsea to the Amex Stadium in the Premier League.
  
• Why composed Pep Guardiola is more relaxed than ever despite the weight of history resting on his shoulders as his Man City juggernaut chases down Arsenal, writes JACK GAUGHAN21 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: A little history lesson for Pep Guardiola. He does enjoy those, a catalogue of non-fiction stacked on the windowsill of his office overlooking Manchester City's training pitches.
  
• Pep Guardiola hits back at Wayne Rooney's 'stupid' criticism of celebrations after beating Arsenal - as Man City boss urges players to 'enjoy the moment' as they hunt Premier League title21 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Gianluigi Donnarumma leapt into the crowd, Guardiola's staff ran on the pitch and a bare-chested Haaland swirled his jersey over his head following the dramatic 2-1 win against Mikel Arteta's side.
  
• As a Leicester City fan, it's awful how far and fast we've fallen. But we deserve the pain because we have no plan, overpay arrogant players and are no longer the hard-working club that won the hearts of the nation, writes JAMES SHARPE21 April 2026, 8:52 pm
  I will never forget the car horns. Sat in the office of the Leicester Mercury, the city's local paper, at four minutes before 10pm on a Monday night waiting for a whistle to blow 100 miles away at Stamford Bridge.
  
• We don't want VAR! Championship will continue without video reviews as EFL clubs say no to proposal to bring in manager reviews21 April 2026, 8:04 pm
  EFL clubs have emphatically rejected video technology by saying no to a video assistant referee challenge system in the Championship next season.
  
• Jude Bellingham buys one per cent of cricket's Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix in £800,000 deal21 April 2026, 7:55 pm
  England star Jude Bellingham has bought a one per cent stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix.
  
• Man United Confidential: REVEALED - major development in Michael Carrick's position, update on two Real Madrid stars on club's radar, Leny Yoro injury latest and why the Glazer family are facing a new modulebn bill21 April 2026, 7:46 pm
  The Old Trafford hierarchy have seen how Carrick and his backroom team operate at close quarters since he took over in January, winning eight of his 12 matches in charge.