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• 'I felt like a superhero... then I went down': Watford star Edoardo Bove on seizing his second chance after cardiac arrest, how Jose Mourinho's support inspired him to defy the doctors and the Arsenal star who has helped him settle in England6 April 2026, 1:00 am
  'I started a new life,' Bove says of the cardiac arrest that nearly killed him in December 2024. 'I don't regret anything because it made me stronger. I've never been scared about dying.'
  
• Megan Rapinoe takes aim at Donald Trump in furious attack on 'hateful... horrible' Olympic ban of trans athletes5 April 2026, 11:54 pm
  In a landmark decision earlier this year, Olympic chiefs blocked transgender athletes from all women's sports after announcing mandatory sex testing under new rules.
  
• Cristian Romero's father reveals release clause in Tottenham captain's contract and discusses potential 'bombshell' move away from Spurs5 April 2026, 10:49 pm
  The father of Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has spoken publicly about his son's contract and the existence of a release clause.
  
• FA Cup semi-final draw: Grudge match reignited at Wembley as Southampton take on heavyweights after Arsenal shock5 April 2026, 10:17 pm
  Leeds booked their spot in the last four with a dramatic penalty shootout win at West Ham on Sunday and their reward is a tie against an old foe.
  
• Man City CONFIRM captain Bernardo Silva is leaving this summer on a free transfer - after captain admitted he wished Manchester was in Lisbon5 April 2026, 10:04 pm
  Pep Lijnders has confirmed that Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer and hopes the captain is afforded a deserving farewell.
  
• Robin van Persie hit with brutal three-word chant from furious Feyenoord fans as pressure builds on Man United legend after Raheem Sterling & Co struggle to 0-0 draw with relegation strugglers5 April 2026, 9:38 pm
  Performances have been underwhelming under Robin van Persie and Sunday's effort against Volendam, who are 14th, sparked fury in the stands.
  
• FA Cup semi-final draw RECAP: Leeds set to face arch rivals Chelsea at Wembley - while Southampton take on Man City after Arsenal shock upset5 April 2026, 9:15 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as West Ham host Leeds in the FA Cup for the final spot in the semi-finals at Wembley - as well as the semi-final draw.
  
• West Ham 2-2 Leeds (pens 2-4): FA Cup classic breathes fresh life into London Stadium as spirited Hammers suffer penalty shootout agony - but fans are LOCKED OUT after giving up on Nuno Espirito Santo's team at 2-0 down!5 April 2026, 9:08 pm
  JAMES SHARPE: To close your eyes, you would never have known that the final throes of this insane Cup tie were being played out in front of a sea of plastic seats.
  
• Leeds boss Daniel Farke left stunned following unusual stadium row before FA Cup shootout victory over West Ham5 April 2026, 8:46 pm
  Leeds were left furious after being told that should their FA Cup quarter-final against West Ham go to penalties, they would not be allowed to take the spot-kicks in front of their own fans.
  
• Dundee 1-2 Celtic: Martin O'Neill's men breathe new life into their title defence5 April 2026, 8:36 pm
  In the city of discovery, Celtic finally found three precious points which breathes new life into their title challenge.
  
• Aasgaard finally showing his worth as Norwegian comes to the boil just in time for title tilt5 April 2026, 8:12 pm
  Being classed as the most improved side in the Premiership across the guts of a season is certainly a welcome accolade.
  
• We've got the hunger back, says Celtic boss Martin O'Neill as victory over Dundee boosts title challenge5 April 2026, 8:03 pm
  Martin O'Neill insists Celtic's hunger to win the title is stronger than ever after victory at Dundee  saw them move within three points of leaders Hearts.
  
• Livingston 2-2 Hearts: Title hunters waste big opportunity in the Lions' den as woeful away form continues5 April 2026, 7:04 pm
  Having spent the vast majority of this season playing 'The Hunted', the question on everyone's lips ahead of Hearts' trip to Livingston was how Derek McInnes' men would fare doing the hunting.
  
• Hearts boss Derek McInnes hits out at his team's 'inexplicable' defending after title setback5 April 2026, 6:44 pm
  Hearts manager Derek McInnes labelled his side's defending as 'inexplicable' after dropping two crucial points in the race for the Premiership title with a frustrating 2-2 draw at Livingston.
  
• Liverpool 'gave up': Virgil van Dijk's startling admission as he apologises for Man City surrender - and says he and his team-mates must 'take a look at ourselves' to save their season5 April 2026, 1:23 pm
  Virgil van Dijk has apologised to Liverpool fans for a torrid display at Manchester City and says the team are letting down under-fire boss Arne Slot.