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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak sitting in an executive box at the Etihad Stadium during a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueManchester City8 October 2026

Khaldoon al-Mubarak: the Manchester City chairman walking a tightrope over Premier League charges

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak is central to Abu Dhabi's push to become a secure world power. His combative handling of the club's financial charges has strained relations with English football authorities, and a failed appeal could push the emirate toward selling the club. Analysts believe a quiet retreat would protect the royal family's reputation.

InfoBlaugrana

·7 min read

Fernando Diniz standing in the technical area during a Corinthians match in the 2025 Brasileirao season.

Serie A8 October 2026

Corinthians sack Fernando Diniz after seven straight Brasileirao defeats

Corinthians have dismissed head coach Fernando Diniz following a 2-1 loss to Internacional. The São Paulo club have now lost seven league games in a row and sit sixteenth in the table, just one point above the relegation zone. Executive Marcelo Paz said the team needs a fresh start and must return to winning ways immediately.

Natilla·5 min read

Jorge Vilda talking with members of the Morocco women's national team coaching staff during a training session.

National teams8 October 2026

Jorge Vilda dismissed as Morocco women's national team head coach

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the departure of Jorge Vilda as head coach of the women's national team. French coach Eric Blahic will take charge of the Atlas Lionesses for October's friendlies against Uzbekistan. Vilda leaves the role after guiding Morocco to a place at the 2026 World Cup in Brazil.

varela·4 min read

David Silva celebrates a goal in a Real Sociedad shirt with supporters cheering in the background.

AwardsReal Madrid8 October 2026

David Silva backs Fabián Ruiz for the Ballon d'Or and warns Real Madrid about La Liga race

David Silva made his stance clear during a recent radio interview, naming Fabián Ruiz as his Ballon d'Or favourite and weighing in on Real Madrid's title chances. The former Spain playmaker believes Barcelona's current form under Hansi Flick leaves little room for a Madrid comeback. Still, he refused to rule out a team like Real Madrid if the gap stays small.

Javi

·6 min read

Laos international winger Soukphachan Lueanthala in action for the national team.

Rules & refereeingNational teams8 October 2026

Laos footballer arrested over suspected match-fixing in 2026 Asean Championship

Laos international Soukphachan Lueanthala has been arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing during the 2026 Asean Championship. The country's football federation referred the case to police after detecting signs of bribery, illegal gambling and result manipulation.

Matt

·5 min read

Premier League8 October 2026

Official Arsenal, Celtic and Liverpool shirts made by workers paid under £1 an hour

The production of authentic football shirts for some of the world's biggest clubs has been traced to two factories in Cambodia where workers earn a basic wage below one pound an hour. Employees at the plants make kits for Arsenal, Celtic, Liverpool and Real Madrid while describing harsh conditions and a daily struggle to make ends meet.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Meeting of LaLiga's Delegate Committee with representatives from several clubs, including Real Madrid, at the league's headquarters.

LaLigaReal Madrid8 October 2026

Real Madrid renews LaLiga Delegate Committee seat until 2028 with Basque backing

Real Madrid has secured its place in LaLiga's Delegate Committee for another two years, extending its stay in the league's governing body until 2028. The renewal, backed by Real Sociedad and Athletic Club, comes amid the ongoing tension between Florentino Pérez and Javier Tebas after the derby and the Negreira case complaint sent to UEFA.

Natilla·6 min read

Pep Guardiola shouts instructions from the touchline during a Manchester City match at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester CityPremier League8 October 2026

What Guardiola Said About Man City Charges Over Nine Years

Pep Guardiola spent nearly a decade defending Manchester City against accusations of financial rule-breaking. The Catalan coach promised to resign if club executives lied to him and later pledged to stay even if the team dropped to League One. Here is a look at every major statement he made before the guilty verdict.

varela·6 min read

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert watches a training session at St Mary's during the Spygate investigation into spying on opponents

Premier LeagueRules & refereeing8 October 2026

FA hands Southampton boss Tonda Eckert suspended six-week ban over Spygate

The Football Association has concluded the Spygate investigation with a suspended sanction for Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert. The German manager receives a six-week ban suspended until the end of the 2027-28 season, a £28,000 fine and a formal reprimand.

Javi

·7 min read

Cavan Sullivan celebrates his first senior international goal for the United States during the friendly against Mexico.

National teamsWorld Cup8 October 2026

USMNT's next generation breaks through: Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and Pochettino's road to 2030

The U.S. men's national team opened the post-World Cup cycle with a clear commitment to the future. Mauricio Pochettino handed out 13 first caps during the fall friendlies, and his team closed the window with four straight wins over Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Julian Hall led the newcomers with three goals, while 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored his first senior international goal.

Matt

·8 min read

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