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• Revealed: World Cup final referee's plea to Lionel Messi to 'control' Argentina star Leandro Paredes before shameful full-time scenes - as new footage shows the moment he receives a medal from Donald Trump16 August 2026, 10:33 am
  The game between Argentina and Spain descended into chaos after the final whistle last month, when Paredes lost his cool and launched an attack on Eric Garcia and Gavi.
  
• Former Swansea City ballboy who was KICKED by Chelsea legend Eden Hazard set to sell vodka empire for £500million16 August 2026, 10:04 am
  Charlie Morgan made headlines back in 2013 when he caused Blues icon Hazard to be sent off in a League Cup game. He had received the ball, dived on it - seemingly to waste time.
  
• Hull City launch move for Real Betis winger amid frustrations over swoop for Aston Villa star Leon Bailey: WINDOW WATCH16 August 2026, 9:49 am
  The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
  
• Arsenal vs Man City combined XI: Stats boffins give Enzo Maresca's side the edge heading into Cardiff clash and only ONE Gunners defender makes the cut16 August 2026, 9:41 am
  With Arsenal and Man City's first clash of the new campaign getting under way today in Cardiff, the stats gurus over at Sofascore have given the lowdown on both teams, building an ideal XI.
  
• West Brom star sparks controversy with handball goal in Championship opening day win - leaving opposing manager livid16 August 2026, 8:01 am
  The Baggies were well below par in their 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon, but managed to claim victory following strikes from Heggebo and new signing Jimmy-Jay Morgan.
  
• Jamal Musiala appears to FAINT while playing for Bayern Munich in extreme heat - as team-mate rushes over to catch Germany star16 August 2026, 7:56 am
  The midfielder had just scored to make it 3-1 to his side in the 81st minute, but appeared dazed and confused just two minutes later before he was caught by new team-mate Ismael Saibari.
  
• Fans stunned by Socceroos breakout star Nestory Irankunda's wild Michael Jackson dance video as he celebrates life-changing million move16 August 2026, 2:22 am
  Nestory Irankunda has celebrated his big money transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting by starring in a spectacular Michael Jackson dance routine video.
  
• Named: The Premier League club whose fans will have to fork out nearly £5,000 to follow their team this season - as staggering new data reveals where every side ranks, with surprise No 115 August 2026, 10:43 pm
  New data has revealed that it could cost £5,000 to follow the most expensive team in the Premier League this season home and away - and that's a conservative estimate.
  
• Aston Villa in talks with Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as PSG move crumbles, and West Ham break Championship transfer record for Arne Engels: WINDOW WATCH15 August 2026, 10:04 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
• Why a crackdown on set-pieces could leave Arsenal exposed as Mikel Arteta reveals Gunners are looking to adapt to new rules15 August 2026, 9:33 pm
  These changes will be deployed right through English football this weekend, including Arsenal's Community Shield match against Manchester City on Sunday.
  
• Martin O'Neill expects Celtic to tidy up their act ahead of crunch Champions League play-off15 August 2026, 9:16 pm
  Martin O'Neill watched his Celtic side smash four goals past Dundee United to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup -
  
• Newcastle set their sights on Bayern Munich star Palhinha after deal between German champions and Aston Villa breaks down15 August 2026, 9:13 pm
  Newcastle United have revived talks to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.
  
• Man City close to sealing deal for £85m-rated 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Enzo Maresca's side preparing for life after Barcelona-bound Rodri15 August 2026, 8:49 pm
  SIMON JONES: Manchester City are close to concluding talks for Lille's £85million-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as Barcelona press to sign Rodri.
  
• McInnes insists he can turnaround Rangers' disastrous start to season15 August 2026, 8:29 pm
  Rangers boss Derek McInnes is adamant that he can turn things around despite a nightmare start to the new season.
  
• Dundee United 0 Celtic 4: Forget about the new recruits, Nygren is still the main man for Bhoys15 August 2026, 8:11 pm
  Fair play to Benjamin Nygren. If there's a way to show you have no intention of going anywhere as your club loads up on attacking talent, it's exactly this.