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• Tottenham cult hero gives update on 'new hip' surgery after being forced to retire aged 33 following 11 YEARS of discomfort: 'Let's hope this is the 'start of a pain-free life'28 April 2026, 10:59 pm
  He dealt with pain for years and is optimistic his latest surgery will be the start of a new chapter free of discomfort. He shared pictures from hospital, including a snap of the X-ray.
  
• Alan Shearer labels PSG's controversial penalty 'NONSENSE' as pundits hit out at handball call in 5-4 thriller against Bayern Munich28 April 2026, 10:38 pm
  Alan Shearer branded the decision to give PSG a penalty in their 5-4 thriller against Bayern Munich 'nonsense'. In a hugely controversial call, the referee Sandro Schaerer penalised the defender.
  
• Champions League icon backs Arsenal to win European crown just minutes after PSG's thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich - and reveals where Gunners are 'making a difference'28 April 2026, 10:21 pm
  The two favourites to lift the title battled it out in a game of undeniable attacking quality, but lacking defensive solidarity as the defending champions ultimately took a 5-4 lead from the match.
  
• PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich: French giants edge pulsating NINE-GOAL thriller in one of the greatest European games of all time as stars shine on night of beautiful anarchy28 April 2026, 10:10 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Champions League semi-finals can be cagey. This first leg was the opposite, absurdly so. The type where you dared not blink at the risk of missing some magic.
  
• PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich - Champions League RECAP: Visitors bring themselves within one goal after the first leg and Ousmane Dembele and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia run riot in nine-goal thriller in the French capital28 April 2026, 9:58 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as PSG welcome Bayern Munich to the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. 
  
• Shankland relieved he stayed at Tynecastle as he eyes historic Premiership title with Hearts28 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Lawrence Shankland admits he came close to leaving Hearts last summer - but insists he would now be kicking himself had he moved on.
  
• Glenn Hoddle reveals he asked for the Tottenham job after seeing 'bad signs' during Igor Tudor's time at the club28 April 2026, 9:29 pm
  Hoddle, 68, made 490 appearances for Spurs between 1975 and 1987 and later managed the club for two years from 2001 to 2003.
  
• ISAAN KHAN: This is what my trip to Atletico's stadium taught me about their dark arts - and why Arsenal must be on guard in their Champions League showdown28 April 2026, 9:18 pm
  Arsenal's set-piece practices are routinely attributed to the dark arts. A brawl in the box, some would conclude.
  
• Dominic Solanke set to be OUT for the season with hamstring injury in another major blow to Tottenham - days after Xavi Simons tore his ACL in the same game28 April 2026, 9:11 pm
  Solanke hobbled off after 40 minutes of Spurs' win against Wolves on Saturday - a vital victory that allowed them to keep pace with rivals West Ham in the race for Premier League survival.
  
• Mykhailo Mudryk transfer fee to be CUT by £26m after drug-test outcast's Chelsea exile28 April 2026, 8:24 pm
  Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk negotiated £26m of performance-related bonuses into the £88m deal to sell him in June 2023.
  
• Severe weather warnings hit Madrid as Arsenal prepare to cope with the Atletico storm in Champions League showdown28 April 2026, 8:01 pm
  Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are ready to tackle any scenario amid warnings of 'significant danger' caused by storms which are set to hit Madrid on Wednesday of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico.
  
• Manchester City left infuriated by Premier League bosses as new TV fixtures mean Pep Guardiola's side will play three games in SEVEN days - and fans of title rivals Arsenal hit out too28 April 2026, 7:23 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: City were in talks over reversing the Palace and Bournemouth fixtures, the complexities of which would have meant an ability to spread matches across eight days.
  
• Stars who cover their mouths in on-pitch spats could be SENT OFF at the World Cup after racism row involving Vinicius Jr in new rule change28 April 2026, 7:20 pm
  Stars involved in on-pitch rows with players often conceal their mouths to hide what is being said - which FIFA chief Gianni Infantino wanted to be outlawed.
  
• Premier League club reveal plans to build a brand-new stadium - which will be ATTACHED to their ground28 April 2026, 6:47 pm
  The club want the stadium to be ready for the 2030-31 campaign and work is underway for a planning application. A mocked-up image of how the grounds will look next to each other.
  
• Don't expect Mikey Moore back at Rangers next season if Spurs get relegated28 April 2026, 6:12 pm
  Mikey Moore is not against the idea of going back to Rangers on loan again next season.