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Enzo Maresca during the Manchester City press conference ahead of the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield.

Premier LeagueManchester City9 October 2026

Maresca faces Man City verdict: full trust in club and focus on Anfield

Enzo Maresca spoke to the media for the first time since an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Italian coach closed ranks around the club and insisted his full attention is on Sunday's trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. City have already lodged an appeal against a ruling that has shaken English football.

Natilla·5 min read

Flamengo players wearing shirts that say 'Prohibiting is not protecting' where the club sponsor usually appears

Rules & refereeing9 October 2026

Flamengo protests Brazil betting ban with 'Prohibiting is not protecting' shirt

Flamengo players took the pitch against Santos on Thursday wearing shirts that read 'Prohibiting is not protecting' in place of the sponsor's logo. It was their response to the ban on online sports betting imposed by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva two weeks earlier. The same message appeared on pitch-side advertising boards.

varela·5 min read

The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam lit up for the tribute match between Ajax and FC Barcelona legends.

FC Barcelona9 October 2026

Ajax and Barcelona announce joint Johan Cruyff tribute on November 15

Ajax and FC Barcelona will bring their legends together for a special match on Sunday, November 15 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. The date marks Cruyff's first-team debut for Ajax on November 15, 1964, and proceeds from the event will go to the Johan Cruyff Foundation. Patrick Kluivert, the De Boer brothers, Cocu, Bojan and Van der Sar are among the first confirmed names.

Javi

·4 min read

Carlos Baleba, Manchester United's Cameroonian midfielder, warms up during a training session at Old Trafford ahead of a possible debut against Tottenham.

Manchester UnitedPremier League9 October 2026

Will Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions before his potential debut

Carlos Baleba has yet to play a competitive minute for Manchester United since his August move from Brighton, but that could change on Saturday against Tottenham. The Cameroonian midfielder was brought in to add steel and balance to a midfield Michael Carrick is still struggling to get right. His arrival raises more questions than certainties at Old Trafford.

Matt

·6 min read

Toni Kroos celebrating the Champions League title with Real Madrid at the stadium, wearing the white kit and lifting the trophy.

Real Madrid9 October 2026

Toni Kroos takes first step toward becoming a coach with Real Madrid on alert

Toni Kroos has told the Spanish Football Federation he wants to start the professional coaching course next season, a move that would earn him the ‘A’ Licence and open the door to any bench. Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on the German, who won the Champions League with the club two years ago and is now preparing his return to football in a new role.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Scott McTominay celebrating a goal in a Napoli shirt at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

Real MadridTransfers9 October 2026

Real Madrid ask about Scott McTominay, Napoli's Scottish star

Real Madrid have contacted Scott McTominay's camp to explore a possible move to the Santiago Bernabéu. The 29-year-old Scottish midfielder, a key player for Napoli, is stuck in contract renewal talks and his departure could accelerate. Manchester United let him go in 2024 and he has since become one of the standout names in Serie A.

Natilla·5 min read

Liverpool supporters wearing red scarves wave flags in the Anfield stands before the match against Manchester City.

Premier LeagueLiverpool9 October 2026

Liverpool vs Manchester City: the clash that will define the Premier League's new reality

Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield this Sunday in one of the most significant fixtures in Premier League history. Beyond the title race, the match arrives in the shadow of the verdict against City and the threat of an unprecedented sanction. A hostile Anfield atmosphere and a fragile City dressing room set the tone for what could become a season of chaos.

varela·5 min read

Exterior view of Everton's new stadium at dusk, with its illuminated facade and supporters walking nearby.

Premier LeagueTransfers9 October 2026

Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group less than two years after takeover

The Friedkin Group has confirmed it is exploring new investment options for Everton, including the sale of a controlling stake, less than two years after buying the club for more than £400m. The American owners say the financial stability secured and the opening of the new stadium make this the right moment to consider the next chapter.

Javi

·6 min read

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

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