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Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans while wearing the Portugal shirt on the pitch at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

National teams2 October 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal crisis timeline: benched vs Norway, emergency talks and private jet exit

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp on his private jet after being benched for the full 90 minutes against Norway in the Nations League. The 41-year-old held emergency talks with head coach Jorge Jesus and federation president Pedro Proença before pulling out of the squad. Hours later, he posted a message promising to reveal the truth about his departure.

Matt

·7 min read

Robbie Savage looks across the pitch during his presentation as the new manager of Peterborough United.

Premier League2 October 2026

Robbie Savage takes Peterborough job: 'All I want is a chance'

Robbie Savage has been appointed Peterborough United's new manager. The former midfielder leaves Forest Green Rovers and signs a long-term deal with the League One strugglers, who are second from bottom. It is his first Football League managerial role since retiring as a player in 2011.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Samu Aghehowa celebrates his return wearing the Porto shirt as the Do Dragao crowd gives him a standing ovation.

TransfersSerie A2 October 2026

Samu Aghehowa breaks silence on Atlético Madrid exit: "Things happened that I don't want to talk about"

Samu Aghehowa has made his return for Porto after overcoming a serious injury and has looked back on his time at Atlético Madrid. The striker from Melilla is grateful to the club for giving him a chance, but avoids detailing the reasons behind his departure. He also admits he cried when he played again and that his first thought after learning the extent of the injury was missing the World Cup.

Natilla·6 min read

Historic view of the Vicente Calderón stadium packed with Atlético Madrid fans during a match beside the Manzanares river in Madrid

Atlético MadridLaLiga2 October 2026

Vicente Calderón turns 60: the eternal Atlético Madrid stadium and its most magical nights

October 2, 2026 marks six decades since the Vicente Calderón first opened its doors. For 51 years the stadium by the Manzanares river was home to Atlético Madrid, hosting league titles, European glory and unforgettable nights that still live on in the memory of every rojiblanco fan.

varela·5 min read

Raphinha dribbles during a Barcelona training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

LaLigaFC Barcelona2 October 2026

Raphinha available for Getafe clash: tests rule out injury

Raphinha will be available for Saturday's LaLiga match against Getafe at Spotify Camp Nou after tests on Friday ruled out any muscle injury. The Brazilian forward had been nursing a right thigh edema from the friendly Brazil won 2-4 in Australia, where he scored a penalty. Barcelona's unbeaten league leader regains one of its key attacking pieces for a demanding October schedule.

Javi

·4 min read

Young English footballer JJ Gabriel during a training session at the British School facilities in Castelldefels, Barcelona

TransfersFC Barcelona2 October 2026

JJ Gabriel Still Training in Barcelona Weeks Before Turning 16

The future of JJ Gabriel, one of Manchester United's brightest academy prospects, remains unresolved after his family unexpectedly asked the club to facilitate his departure. The teenage talent, who has attracted attention from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, is currently training at the British School in Castelldefels.

Matt

·5 min read

Slaven Bilic, Croatia head coach, watches his players during a training session with a focused expression.

National teamsEuros2 October 2026

Bilic is back: bold approach and character mark his return with Croatia

Slaven Bilic is back in charge of Croatia with a clear plan: a brave team that presses high, keeps the ball and attacks with numbers. His first major test comes this Saturday against England in Rijeka in the Nations League. The 58-year-old replaces Zlatko Dalic, the coach who led Croatia to second and third place at the last two World Cups.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

The Etihad Stadium facade, home of Manchester City, with the club crest visible next to a Premier League banner.

Manchester CityPremier League2 October 2026

Manchester City appeal Premier League verdict on 114 rule breaches

Manchester City lodged their appeal on Thursday night against the independent commission verdict that found them guilty of breaking 114 Premier League rules. The club claims the ruling contains material errors of fact and law and insists they are innocent of all accusations.

Natilla·5 min read

The Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, during a Premier League match

Manchester CityPremier League2 October 2026

UAE warns UK: Manchester City punishment will determine its investment appetite

The government of the United Arab Emirates has warned the United Kingdom that the severity of Manchester City's punishment for financial irregularities will shape its willingness to keep investing in the country. The Premier League's independent commission found the club guilty this week, with sanctions ranging from a fine to relegation or even expulsion from professional football.

varela·5 min read

Lokomotive Leipzig supporters throw hundreds of plastic trophies onto the pitch on the opening day of the season in protest against the promotion system.

BundesligaRules & refereeing2 October 2026

Champions without promotion: Lokomotive Leipzig and the German fourth-tier dead end

Lokomotive Leipzig won the Regional League Northeast for the second season in a row, but once again the title did not bring promotion to the 3. Liga. Germany's fourth tier crowns five regional champions for only four promotion spots, and the problem keeps hitting clubs from the former East Germany hardest.

Javi

·7 min read

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