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• Alan Brazil announces return to radio after his heart stopped beating on the operating table during life-saving liver transplant4 August 2026, 8:10 am
  The talkSPORT stalwart has been off-air for almost four months but will now return to present his regular Breakfast Show slot alongside former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor.
  
• Revealed: The eye-watering £18.5m contract Real Madrid 'offer Vinicius Jr' amid Arsenal's interest in Brazilian superstar4 August 2026, 8:04 am
  Real Madrid are believed to have offered Vinicius Junior a hefty salary increase against the backdrop of keen interest in the player from Arsenal. 
  
• Who will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or? Bookies reveal clear favourite as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi seek prestigious honour - but will one of Spain's World Cup heroes take the prize?4 August 2026, 7:48 am
  With the World Cup having concluded, the Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will be among the stars with their sights set on football's ultimate personal accolade, the Ballon d'Or.
  
• What Morgan Gibbs-White's agent change means for Nottingham Forest future: Oliver Glasner's role, the boost for Bayern Munich, interest from Chelsea and where boyhood club Man United stand4 August 2026, 1:00 am
  When players move to a new agency, the usual conclusion is that they are looking for a way out. It may not necessarily be the case with Gibbs-White, but it raised eyebrows across the game.
  
• Brawling football fans rip out seats as riot police are called in and match is suspended - with nearly 2,000 supporters fleeing onto the pitch for safety3 August 2026, 11:51 pm
  This led to the referee halting the game at the Estadio Jaraguay in Monteria, a city in northern Colombia, with both sets of players taken into the dressing room during the suspension.
  
• Plot to 'paralyse' Gianni Infantino: FIFA president's opponents 'form alliance to stage their own international tournaments if he refuses to step down' after World Cup sell-off disgrace3 August 2026, 11:31 pm
  This has left Infantino fighting for his job, and he reportedly held crunch talks with the White House on Monday in a bid to help him survive.
  
• Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea confirmed: England midfielder, 36, joins Blues after ripping up Brentford contract3 August 2026, 11:14 pm
  Chelsea have confirmed their signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer, after Brentford allowed the 36-year-old to terminate his contract a year earlier than expected.
  
• Celtic 1-0 Dundee: Benjamin Nygren gets the job done as home side huff and puff on flag night3 August 2026, 11:09 pm
  For the 14th time in 15 years, Celtic hoisted the league flag to rapturous applause in Glasgow's East End.
  
• Martin O'Neill urges wanted men Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston to help Celtic to the Champions League before considering interest from Premier League3 August 2026, 10:56 pm
  Martin O'Neill wants Arne Angels and Alistair Johnston to secure Celtic's place in the Champions League before pondering big moves to England.
  
• Bruno Guimaraes confirms arrival in La Manga as Newcastle REJECT Arsenal bid, Chelsea agree £26m deal to sell Trevoh Chalobah to Como... and Fulham complete £44.5m swoop for Real Madrid duo: WINDOW WATCH3 August 2026, 10:40 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• David Sullivan 'advised to stay away from West Ham's London Stadium' amid fears of fan unrest following Panorama investigation into owner's alleged sexual misconduct3 August 2026, 10:01 pm
  Sullivan, 77, was the subject of a BBC Panorama and The Times investigation earlier this year, which alleged sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.
  
• Revealed: The 46 senior players - and counting - Xabi Alonso must find room for at Chelsea as incoming manager faces selection headache ahead of the new season3 August 2026, 9:57 pm
  The incoming Blues manager has already overseen a number of eye-catching transfers since arriving at Stamford Bridge at the start of July, including the £117million deal for Morgan Rogers.
  
• Kevin Keegan's 'overwhelmed' family release heartfelt statement following football world's gushing tributes for England legend after his death - and set up charity fundraiser in his honour3 August 2026, 8:56 pm
  Kevin Keegan's family has thanked everyone for their condolences following the death of the England legend.
  
• Match delayed by PARROT attack: Incredible moment Brazilian youth game is stopped as bird swoops down on player3 August 2026, 6:39 pm
  As one Flamengo defender attempted to pass the ball to a team-mate, a blue-and-yellow parrot swooped down towards him, forcing the player to dive to the floor in panic.
  
• World Cup final villain Leandro Paredes sparks another on-pitch melee just weeks after Spain antics - as Argentina thug is booked for classless act3 August 2026, 6:04 pm
  Leandro Paredes was back antagonising opponents on a football pitch at the weekend with some of his antics, but this time at club level.