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• American soccer prodigy, 16, appears to get PUNCHED by Lionel Messi's teammate in violent end to MLS game20 August 2026, 1:56 pm
  American soccer starlet Cavan Sullivan appeared to get punched in the face by an Inter Miami player during a controversial end to their MLS game on Wednesday night.
  
• TNT Sport bosses left bemused by Joe Cole after pundit bizarrely claimed Hull City have arrived in the Premier League 'through the back door' and he snubbed call to cover opening game vs Man United20 August 2026, 1:41 pm
  EXCLUSIVE: The former Chelsea and England man has triggered outrage in East Yorkshire thanks to comments he made with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole.
  
• Mikel Arteta tells Man United and Chelsea there is NO CHANCE of Myles Lewis-Skelly leaving Arsenal - despite links with a move away20 August 2026, 1:38 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: Lewis-Skelly then scored against Como in a friendly last Wednesday, after which he did a heart-shaped celebration to the crowd.
  
• 'He's not in it for the money': Insiders reveal the real reasons why football sceptic Jeff Bezos has bought into Liverpool - as well as his plans for his 'new toy', why Reds' commercial income will explode and angry fan groups' next steps20 August 2026, 1:37 pm
  There's an old and barely documented story about Bezos worth excavating - as it's the only one to suggest Liverpool's newest shareholder held even a passing interest in sport as a child.
  
• Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out Enzo Fernandez exit with Chelsea set to demand MORE than £120m asking price for star man after Man City missed transfer deadline20 August 2026, 1:35 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Fernandez is still the subject of interest from Manchester City , but that has yet to lead to a formal bid from Enzo Maresca 's side.
  
• Inside story of Tottenham's summer: A new mood behind the scenes, how Roberto De Zerbi got his wish and Conor Gallagher's changed role, what Pedro Porro's welcome reveals, a new 'grown-up' transfer strategy and the deals still to be done20 August 2026, 1:17 pm
  Daily Mail Sport brings you the story of Tottenham's summer and the latest from the Spurs camp ahead of their season-opening clash at Brentford on Saturday tea-time.
  
• Aston Villa table Ollie Watkins contract offer amid Saudi interest, Wrexham continue talks with ex-Man United star and Man City see Adam Wharton enquiry rebuffed: WINDOW WATCH20 August 2026, 1:15 pm
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Ultimate team-by-team guide to the new Premier League season: Where YOUR club will finish, the big transfers who could change everything and the stars for your Fantasy Football picks20 August 2026, 12:36 pm
  The Premier League gets underway on Friday as champions Arsenal host Frank Lampard's newly promoted Coventry City.
  
• West Ham ask fans to stop singing chant about new star Israeli signing - who completed national service in the IDF - 'hating Palestine'20 August 2026, 11:09 am
  West Ham have urged supporters not to sing their Manor Solomon chant - which contains anti-Palestine lyrics - ahead of their first home game of the season.
  
• Marcus Rashford thanks Jamie Carragher for NOT talking about him... after Gary Neville pushed to discuss his Man United future20 August 2026, 9:16 am
  Marcus Rashford has thanked Jamie Carragher for shutting down talk about his future at Man United after Gary Neville was keen to dig into the subject. 
  
• 'We tell him off if he gets carried away!': Brighton star JACK HINSHELWOOD joins dad Adam and great-uncle Martin to reflect on three generations of serving the Seagulls, the club's 'incredible' journey and his goal target for this season20 August 2026, 8:40 am
  Jack Hinshelwood is discussing his ambitions under the critical gaze of his father Adam, a former Brighton player, and his great-uncle Martin, who has served Brighton in several coaching roles.
  
• Arsenal agree £51m deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as Gunners bolster their defensive ranks20 August 2026, 8:37 am
  SIMON JONES: Arsenal have been looking for a new defender with William Saliba out for months after injuring his back and Jurrien Timber also sidelined with a long-term groin problem.
  
• Premier League fans will now hear what players and referees REALLY say to each other - with TV broadcasters set to roll out audio footage from RefCam20 August 2026, 8:09 am
  On-field conversations between players and referees will be broadcast during Premier League games this season.
  
• Premier League chief insists Man City's 115 charges saga is 'NOT top of the list' in conversations with rival clubs - and adds verdict will take 'as long as it takes'20 August 2026, 7:59 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: City's trial ended in December 2024 but an eagerly-awaited verdict remains outstanding, despite the fact it is now well over three years since they were originally charged.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi's revolution, four strikers aiming to join the 100-club and new rules to punish timewasting: Seven reasons to be excited about the return of the Premier League20 August 2026, 7:57 am
  The return of the Premier League is a matter of days away and there will be plenty of new faces in the dugout and on the field. Here are seven reasons to get excited about the new season…