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Fans pack a stand at a major sporting event in the UK, with a full crowd and a large screen in the background.

Rules & refereeing9 October 2026

Why ticket prices and TV subscriptions for watching sport are rising in the UK

Watching live sport in the UK is becoming a luxury: a single day of the Ashes at Edgbaston will start at £115 in 2027 and a standard Wimbledon final seat is set to cost £400. Organisers point to rising costs and the growth of premium hospitality, while fans face more streaming subscriptions than ever. Many supporters are asking whether the price of their passion has a limit.

Matt

·7 min read

Martin Sherif, Everton's young forward, warming up in the club's training kit.

Premier LeagueRules & refereeing9 October 2026

Everton forward Martin Sherif fined for 61 betting breaches

Everton's young forward Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 after admitting he broke the FA's betting rules over a 15-month period. The 20-year-old acknowledged his involvement in 61 bets placed on football matches between November 2024 and February 2026, though he claimed he did not place any of them personally.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Victor Montagliani, president of Concacaf, smiling during an official FIFA event.

Rules & refereeingNational teams9 October 2026

Montagliani to stay at Concacaf, clearing path for Infantino's re-election

Victor Montagliani has decided to seek a final term as Concacaf president rather than challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March. His withdrawal removes one of Infantino's strongest potential rivals and leaves UEFA searching for a unifying candidate before the 18 November deadline. Aleksander Ceferin, meanwhile, will run for a fourth term as UEFA president.

Matt

·6 min read

Gianni Infantino smiles during an official FIFA event as his re-election as president gains momentum ahead of March 2027.

Rules & refereeingNational teams8 October 2026

Infantino loses another challenger as Montagliani stays with CONCACAF

Gianni Infantino's path to re-election as FIFA president in March 2027 has become clearer. Victor Montagliani, the Canadian official considered a potential alternative candidate, has decided to remain at the helm of CONCACAF. UEFA, which led the opposition to Infantino, loses one of its most highly rated options.

Natilla·5 min read

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin speaking to European football federation leaders during a meeting in Berlin.

National teamsRules & refereeing8 October 2026

Aleksander Ceferin to run for fourth term as UEFA president amid fight against Infantino

Aleksander Ceferin announced in Berlin on Thursday that he intends to seek a fourth term as UEFA president, with the vote set for the 2026 UEFA Congress in Astana. The decision comes as European football's governing body pushes to find a credible challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Natilla·7 min read

View of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, under a cloudy Manchester sky

Premier LeagueManchester City8 October 2026

Premier League clubs fear political pressure in Manchester City sanctions

Several Premier League clubs are worried that political interference could shape the sanctions handed to Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches. The British prime minister's comments have sparked unease among rivals. The appeal outcome and the final sanctions are expected before the end of the season.

varela·5 min read

Gianni Infantino addresses African football delegates during the CAF strategy conference in Cape Verde.

National teamsRules & refereeing8 October 2026

Infantino secures backing of all 54 African federations for FIFA re-election

Gianni Infantino has received a major boost ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March. All 54 member associations of the Confederation of African Football have announced their unanimous and unconditional support for his candidacy. The announcement came during a strategy conference in Cape Verde, after he promised further investment in African football.

varela·6 min read

Jose Mourinho speaking to the media about Manchester City's legal process with the Premier League

Manchester CityPremier League8 October 2026

Mourinho jokes he may be dead before final verdict in Man City financial case

Jose Mourinho has joked that he may not live long enough to see the end of Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League. The club was found guilty of serious financial breaches and has since lodged an official appeal. Mourinho managed Manchester United between 2016 and 2018.

Matt

·5 min read

Erling Haaland smiling during a Manchester City training session, showing a positive gesture to the camera.

Manchester CityPremier League8 October 2026

Haaland calls for Manchester City unity as Premier League verdict fallout begins

Erling Haaland has urged Manchester City to stay united and positive ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool. The champions return to action for the first time since an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The striker asked the dressing room to focus on winning matches and enjoying the ride.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega speaking at an event after announcing his candidacy for the Fifa presidency.

Rules & refereeing8 October 2026

Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega becomes first challenger to Gianni Infantino in next Fifa election

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has announced his intention to run for the Fifa presidency in 2026. The Swiss former centre-back is the first candidate to publicly challenge Gianni Infantino, who had been expected to stand unopposed. Vega wants deep reform and a rebuilt relationship of trust across world football.

varela·5 min read