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Partizan Belgrade supporters in the west stand of their stadium during a European match, with a lit flare in the crowd.

Europa LeagueRules & refereeing27 September 2026

UEFA hits Partizan with partial stadium closure after Getafe playoff tie

UEFA has announced the disciplinary sanctions from the qualifying rounds and the first matchday of the Champions League and Europa League league phase. Partizan Belgrade have been punished for the behaviour of their supporters during the playoff second leg against Getafe on 27 August. The Serbian club face a fine and a partial stadium closure that had been suspended from an earlier incident.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

View of the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium during the Tenerife vs Cadiz match, showing the incident involving the visiting team's bench and the fourth official.

LaLigaRules & refereeing27 September 2026

Cadiz delegate sent off for threatening the fourth official against Tenerife

Adrian Cuez Quiros, Cadiz CF's match delegate, was sent off in the 78th minute of the game against Tenerife after confronting the fourth official in a threatening manner. The referee's report includes a direct warning that could lead to a significant ban. The RFEF Disciplinary Committee will decide this week between several possible scenarios.

Matt

·5 min read

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin speaks at an official event related to the Euro 2032 tournament.

EurosRules & refereeing27 September 2026

Ceferin sends Italy a warning over Euro 2032: stadiums and FIGC independence

Aleksander Ceferin has put Italy under the spotlight ahead of Euro 2032, the tournament the country will co-host with Turkey. The UEFA president is focused on two pressing issues: the possible intervention in the Italian football federation and the condition of the stadiums. He welcomes recent progress, but warns that time is running out.

Javi

·5 min read

Exterior view of the renovated Santiago Bernabéu stadium, proposed by the Spanish federation as the main venue for the 2027 Nations League Finals.

National teamsRules & refereeing27 September 2026

Spain bids to host the 2027 Nations League Finals at the Bernabéu and Zorrilla

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has submitted its official bid to UEFA to stage the Nations League Finals, scheduled for June 9-13, 2027. The Santiago Bernabéu and the Nuevo José Zorrilla would host the semifinals, the final and the third-place match. Federation president Rafael Louzán confirmed the proposal after La Roja's win at Wembley.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Manchester City fans in the stands at the Etihad Stadium during a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueManchester City27 September 2026

What happens next for Manchester City after Premier League ruling: appeal, sanctions and compensation claims

The Premier League reportedly expects Manchester City to be found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges brought against the club, a decision that could reshape English football. City, which maintains the process is still ongoing, would have fourteen days to appeal once the verdict is announced, with potential punishments ranging from heavy points deductions to expulsion from the competition.

varela·7 min read

View of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, with fans arriving for a matchday.

Manchester CityPremier League26 September 2026

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Rule Breaches

An independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of the majority of the 115 financial charges brought by the Premier League for alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club, which plans to appeal, faces sanctions ranging from heavy points deductions to expulsion from the competition. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has told supporters he remains confident the club will prove its innocence.

Javi

·5 min read

Youssef En-Nesyri in action for Fenerbahçe, the Turkish club handed a three-window transfer ban by FIFA over an unpaid fee to Sevilla.

TransfersRules & refereeing26 September 2026

FIFA bans Fenerbahçe from signing players over unpaid Sevilla fee for En-Nesyri

FIFA has handed Fenerbahçe a three-window transfer ban after Sevilla filed a complaint over an unpaid installment from Youssef En-Nesyri's move. The Turkish club has already paid the 3 million euros it owed and says it will settle the next installment on Monday to get the sanction lifted.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Erling Haaland celebrating a goal for Manchester City during a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueManchester City26 September 2026

Haaland emerges as top target for Barcelona and Real Madrid if Man City face relegation

Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial irregularity charges, a verdict that opens the door to a severe punishment that could include relegation. Erling Haaland, the 26-year-old striker and one of Europe's biggest stars, is already being identified as the great market opportunity for the continent's most powerful clubs.

Natilla·4 min read

Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva, former referee and People's Party candidate for mayor of Pontedeume, poses during an interview.

Rules & refereeing26 September 2026

Iglesias Villanueva: "Do we make mistakes? Yes, but not to be burned at the stake"

Former Spanish referee Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva reflects on his 34-season career and explains the reasons behind his abrupt departure from the CTA. He is now running for mayor of Pontedeume with the People's Party and analyzes cases such as the disallowed Cádiz goal and Vinicius' red card at Mestalla.

Javi

·5 min read

Exterior view of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, with an overcast sky in the background.

Manchester CityPremier League26 September 2026

Manchester City found guilty: appeal deadline, possible sanctions and what comes next

Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 134 disciplinary charges brought by the Premier League. The club has 14 days to appeal, though the legal battle may not end there. If the verdict is upheld, sanctions range from heavy fines to relegation or even expulsion from the competition.

Matt

·5 min read