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Carlo Ancelotti during a training session with the Brazil national team, the highest-paid international coach in the world on ten million euros a year

National teams2 October 2026

Ancelotti is the highest-paid national team coach with €10m a year at Brazil

German newspaper Bild has published the salary list of national team coaches and Carlo Ancelotti tops it with ten million euros a year in charge of Brazil. Jürgen Klopp sits second with seven million at Germany and Luis de la Fuente is fifth on five million after winning the World Cup with Spain. The gap between the best and tenth best paid coach is more than six million euros.

varela·5 min read

Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, sits beside his wife Cathy in an Old Trafford director's box, looking out at the pitch.

Manchester United2 October 2026

Sir Alex Ferguson Opens Up on His 2018 Brain Haemorrhage: 'I Was Terrified'

Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken in detail about the brain haemorrhage that threatened his life in 2018. The former Manchester United manager, now 84, admits he was afraid and lost his voice after emergency surgery. His wife Cathy was central to his recovery in the days that followed.

Javi

·4 min read

Exterior view of the Football Association headquarters in England, the governing body that has reacted to the Manchester City verdict

Manchester CityPremier League2 October 2026

FA warns Man City verdict has serious implications for football's integrity

The Football Association says the independent commission's ruling against Manchester City has significant implications for the integrity of the game. English football's governing body confirmed it is carefully reviewing the decision and will act when appropriate. City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Matt

·5 min read

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

Manchester CityPremier League2 October 2026

FA says it will consider action against Manchester City after guilty verdict

The Football Association has confirmed it will take action where appropriate after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of almost all 115 Premier League charges. The club, which calls the process a conspiracy, is preparing its appeal and has until 2 October to submit it.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Dora Piñol and Milagros Forte, grandmothers of Dani Olmo, smile as they sit together during a conversation in Terrassa after Spain's World Cup victory.

Awards2 October 2026

Dani Olmo's golden grandmothers: the promise kept after Spain's World Cup triumph

Dora Piñol and Milagros Forte, Dani Olmo's grandmothers, relive Spain's World Cup victory in an emotional reunion in Terrassa. The two women kept the promise they made before the tournament and shared how they experienced the final, their pride in their grandson and their desire to keep celebrating titles with the national team.

Natilla·6 min read

Real Madrid players react after a missed chance during the derby against Atlético at the Metropolitano.

Real MadridLaLiga2 October 2026

Real Madrid: the derby leaves more doubts than certainties in La Liga start

The defeat at the Metropolitano caps an inconsistent opening stretch of the season for Real Madrid, who drop to third place and produce a disappointing display in their first major league test. Mbappé's goals and Güler's flashes keep a team afloat that suffers alarming disconnects and still lacks consistency.

varela·6 min read

Raphinha during a match with the Brazil national team, touching the back of his right thigh.

FC Barcelona2 October 2026

Barcelona and Raphinha to Investigate Why He Keeps Getting Injured with Brazil

Barcelona will use Tuesday's medical tests to examine with Raphinha why he has suffered three muscle injuries during international breaks in the last six months, all in the same area of his right thigh. The club wants to compare his Brazil training routines with his day-to-day work at Barcelona to prevent further setbacks.

Javi

·4 min read

Florian Wirtz celebrates his goal at the Allianz Arena during the match between Germany and Serbia in the Klopp era.

National teams2 October 2026

Germany beats Serbia 2-0 for first win of the Klopp era

Germany secured their first victory under Jürgen Klopp with a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia at the Allianz Arena. Tom Bischof opened the scoring just before half-time and Florian Wirtz, the standout player on the pitch, sealed the result after the break. The Mannschaft controlled the game from start to finish in front of their home crowd.

Matt

·5 min read

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus gestures on the touchline during the match against Denmark in Copenhagen.

National teams2 October 2026

Jorge Jesus breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo: "My conscience is completely clear"

Portugal cruised past Denmark (2-4) and extended their perfect start in World Cup qualifying. After the match, head coach Jorge Jesus avoided going deep into Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the squad in Copenhagen and made clear he will not hide from the debate when the time comes. Next Sunday, October 4, in Porto could be a defining moment for the captain's international future.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak talks with Andy Burnham at the Etihad Stadium in 2019.

Manchester CityPremier League2 October 2026

Downing Street says Man City not above the rules after Burnham backlash

Downing Street has moved to clarify the government's position after Andy Burnham caused controversy by admitting he would be concerned if Manchester City's owners sold the club. The prime minister said the ruling against the club is serious and nobody should be considered above the rules. City, found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges, are preparing their appeal.

Natilla·6 min read

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