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The Premier League has found Manchester City guilty of 115 breaches of its financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The verdict, described by CEO Richard Masters as the most significant in league history, states City used "sham" commercial contracts to disguise over £900 million ($1.2 billion) in secret funding from its Abu Dhabi owners, artificially inflating revenues and reducing costs. City CEO Ferran Soriano called the findings a "single false accusation" and a "Premier League conspiracy theory." The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
Eugénie Le Sommer, a 37-year-old French forward, recently delivered an extraordinary performance for her club, Deportivo Toluca, in the Mexican championship. Facing Necaxa, Le Sommer scored an impressive four goals, achieving a quadruplé. Her remarkable display included a spectacular acrobatic overhead kick in stoppage time, which completed her tally.
Erling Haaland, after a stellar performance at the 2026 World Cup where he scored seven goals for Norway, leading them to the quarter-finals before a defeat by England, is back with Manchester City. He is focused on winning his fourth Premier League Golden Boot in five seasons and helping his club secure the English title for the first time since 2024. His upcoming fixtures include UEFA Nations League matches for Norway against Wales and Portugal, followed by Manchester City's Premier League encounter with Liverpool and a Champions League game versus PSG.
John Terry, a former Chelsea captain, recently ranked the greatest centre-back partnerships in Premier League history on his TikTok page. He included two Arsenal pairings in his top five: William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, and Sol Campbell and Kolo Toure. Intriguingly, Terry placed Campbell and Toure, who were part of Arsenal's "Invincibles" team in the 2003/04 Premier League season, above the current duo of Saliba and Gabriel.
A national football federation confirmed the unexpected departure of its captain from the training camp. The federation stated that preparations for the upcoming international matches against Denmark and Norway will proceed as planned with the remaining 24 players. No official explanation was provided for the captain's sudden exit, leaving the reasons undisclosed.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed the new captaincy hierarchy following Lionel Messi's impending international retirement. Messi, 39, will play his final international match against Benin on October 6 at Estadio Monumental, concluding a career that includes the 2022 World Cup, the 2026 final, and two Copa America titles. Nicolas Otamendi has also retired from international duty.
Thiago Pitarch played a pivotal role in Spain U20's 2-0 triumph against Mexico during a friendly match at the Cerro del Espino stadium in Majadahonda. The midfielder, who started the game, broke the deadlock in the 16th minute with a magnificent left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Pitarch, identified as a "madridista player," was replaced at halftime.
The 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has been announced by France Football, setting the stage for football’s most prestigious individual award. Harry Kane leads the power rankings after a phenomenal season with Bayern Munich, securing a second European Golden Shoe and a domestic double. His 61 goals in 2025-26, coupled with strong World Cup and Champions League campaigns, make him a top contender.
Endrick, a 20-year-old Brazilian forward, is reportedly frustrated with his limited playing time at Real Madrid. Spanish reports indicate he had previously agreed to a six-month loan move to Roma, which would have included Serie A and Champions League football under Gian Piero Gasperini. However, Jose Mourinho intervened, convincing Endrick to remain in Madrid.
Argentina's national team, led by Lionel Scaloni, is embarking on a new chapter following the 2026 World Cup, facing a significant transition. Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football after 21 years of representing his country, leaving a void for La Albiceleste. The team is scheduled to play three home friendly matches in late September and early October 2026: against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin.
Forty-one-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo departed the Portugal national team's training camp in Denmark, hours after head coach Jorge Jesus announced he would not start the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Jesus confirmed Gonçalo Ramos would play in attack instead, denying any conflict and stating lineup decisions are his. Ronaldo confirmed his exit on social media, following a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença, and promised to disclose his reasons to the Portuguese people later.
Nico Williams has publicly endorsed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, citing Yamal's exceptional quality. Yamal, a Barcelona forward, delivered outstanding performances for Spain, scoring early goals against Croatia and England. He netted twice against Croatia in Spain's 4-1 victory in Sevilla and also scored in the 2-1 win over England at Wembley.
Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's training camp following escalating tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus. Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença traveled to Copenhagen in an attempt to mediate the situation, but his efforts proved unsuccessful. Ronaldo subsequently missed a training session and left Denmark via his private jet.
Eugénie Le Sommer, the 37-year-old French forward, recently achieved a remarkable feat in Mexico, scoring all four goals in a 4-0 victory for her club, Toluca, against Necaxa. This impressive quadruplé occurred during a first-division match in the Liga Femenil BBVA. Le Sommer, who joined the Mexican league in 2025, has a distinguished career, having previously played for Stade Brichin and Lyon.
Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement confirming his departure from the Portugal national team camp. The decision came on the eve of a Nations League match against Denmark, following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation and the national team coach's press conference. Ronaldo stated he would reveal the truth about his reasons to the Portuguese people in due course, while wishing Portugal and all his teammates good luck.
Manchester City has been found guilty by an independent disciplinary commission of systematically breaking the Premier League's financial rules for nearly a decade, from 2009 to 2018. This verdict opens the door to severe sanctions, including fines, points deductions, or even expulsion from the Premier League. Manchester City vehemently rejects the ruling, promising a "relentless" campaign to clear its name through an appeal process.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his departure from Portugal’s training camp after reports of a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, ahead of their Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo announced on Instagram he would reveal the reasons later, following a conversation with the Portuguese Football Federation President. He had previously missed Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway, where Jesus opted not to bring him on as a substitute.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team's training camp in Copenhagen. The FPF stated that preparations for the upcoming matches against Denmark and Norway, with the latter scheduled at Estádio do Dragão, will proceed as planned with the remaining 24 players. Ronaldo himself issued a statement, explaining his decision to depart followed a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation and the National Coach's press conference.
Zinedine Zidane's tenure as France manager has begun with an almost flawless record, securing two wins in the UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus defeated Turkey 1-0, with captain Kylian Mbappe scoring before sustaining an injury, and then beat Belgium. Michael Olise sealed the victory against Belgium.
Portuguese newspaper O Jogo reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has made an "irreversible" decision to retire from international football, concluding his career with Portugal. His final appearance was reportedly Portugal's 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales on September 24. Ronaldo confirmed his departure from the national team camp in Copenhagen following head coach Jorge Jesus' press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro Proença.
