Rodgers was accused of being ‘toxic’ and ‘divisive’ by Celtic chief Dermot Desmond in an explosive response to his resignation, which leaves an unlikely challenger in pole position for the Scottish title

The cousins are set for a rematch in Paris a couple of weeks after their fairytale final in Shanghai

Hearts have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premiership, with O’Neill taking interim charge following the departure of Brendan Rodgers

In a a stunning statement, principal shareholder Dermot Desmond accused Rodgers of ‘false’ statements, ‘self-preservation’ tactics and ‘misleading’ behaviour that contributed to a ‘toxic atmosphere’

Simon Hooper picked up an injury and was replaced by Tim Robinson, who awarded Brentford a penalty

Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: The champions fell to a fourth defeat in a row and are now behind Manchester United in the table

England 1-2 Brazil: The Lionesses were beaten by the the champions of South American in their first match since the Euros final

England face Brazil in Manchester as part of their ‘Homecoming’ series following July’s Euros triumph