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• Arsenal caught up in UK airport travel chaos: Gunners forced to cancel Mikel Arteta's Champions League press conference in Naples with flights grounded by air traffic control 'technical failure'8 September 2026, 5:13 pm
  That was because of the air traffic control issues in the UK, with planes at most major UK airports grounded on Tuesday following a 'technical failure'.
  
• Former Scotland boss Steve Clarke's contract claims make him look arrogant and entitled8 September 2026, 5:12 pm
  In an interview published over the weekend, Steve Clarke didn't paint himself nor the SFA in an especially good light.
  
• Tired excuses won't wash at Stephen Robinson's abject Aberdeen, but the blame can't be aimed solely at the manager this time around8 September 2026, 5:12 pm
  What a time it is to be an Aberdeen fan. Just a few weeks into the new season, it already looks like another unholy mess is starting to unfold at Pittodrie.
  
• The streets won't forget! Former Tottenham and QPR star Adel Taarabt retires at 37, bringing an end to colourful 20-year career after stint in the UAE8 September 2026, 4:43 pm
  Taarabt is best remembered for his time at QPR, who he represented more than any other clubs during his career, while he also played for Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League.
  
• Man United Confidential: Stewards charged over derby assault axed by Old Trafford security, outrage at club's cup tickets warning, new stadium clears next hurdle and injury boost for Amad Diallo8 September 2026, 4:07 pm
  The men are to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court in January accused of attacking the 49-year-old supporter during a peaceful protest following United's 0-0 draw with Man City in April 2025.
  
• Harry Kane lands Ballon d'Or nomination after record-breaking 73-goal season - but England captain faces fierce competition from two Three Lions team-mates8 September 2026, 4:03 pm
  England captain Harry Kane has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
  
• Alexis Mac Allister admits he nearly left Liverpool this summer - as midfielder reveals he is 'very sad' the Reds haven't offered him a new contract8 September 2026, 3:57 pm
  Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract.
  
• The story of Bill Shankly's lost Scottish village: Why it's being rebuilt, the memorial stone where Liverpool fans lay scarves, the two-room house where he grew up with NINE siblings and the ghost football pitch of the Glenbuck Cherrypickers8 September 2026, 2:57 pm
  The spirit of Bill Shankly still shines in Liverpool, in the form of the fans' union. But on the 113th anniversary of his birth, plans have been revealed to revive the 'lost' hilltop village where he was born.
  
• Scott McTominay will return to Napoli training in two weeks after heart surgery in Manchester was a 'complete success'8 September 2026, 2:50 pm
  The Scotland international, 29, has been diagnosed with 'a mild benign arrhythmia', which is an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm deemed non-serious and posing no significant risk to health.
  
• Must be a safe pair of hands! Goalie for non-league London team is set to become a King in Uganda8 September 2026, 2:26 pm
  George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains the SE Dons in Bexleyheath, south-east London, has unexpectedly been chosen as the next ruler of the Tooro Kingdom.
  
• Xabi Alonso reveals he has held private talks with Estevao over lack of game time - and amid reports in Brazil the forward is concerned about his Blues future8 September 2026, 2:05 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Alonso has held private talks with Estevao Willian amid speculation that Chelsea's Brazilian boy wonder is concerned with his lack of opportunities and new manager's vision for him.
  
• The return of Man United, how will Jose Mourinho fare back at Real Madrid, the underdog to look out for and the major challenge facing Arsenal... SIX things to be excited about as the Champions League returns8 September 2026, 1:14 pm
  So, ahead of the action getting underway, Daily Mail Sport has picked out six reasons to be excited about the Champions League returning...
  
• Football League boss becomes first managerial casualty of the season... as his club sack their manager in September for second year in a row8 September 2026, 12:47 pm
  Last season the first managerial casualty across the top four divisions came just one day later, with Nuno Espirito Santo being sacked by Nottingham Forest on September 9.
  
• Cost of policing Old Firm games has TRIPLED inside three seasons as clubs are urged to contribute more after 'unsustainable' figures are revealed8 September 2026, 11:56 am
  The cost of policing Old Firm games has been described as 'unsustainable' after it emerged that it had more than tripled across the past three seasons.
  
• Liverpool agree one of the most lucrative sponsorship deals in Premier League history with Turkish Airlines paying Reds £60MILLION-A-YEAR to front their shirts from next season8 September 2026, 11:00 am
  It represents the end of an era after 17 years with Standard Chartered, with the branding on the kits of the men's, women's and academy teams changing from the start of next season.