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Ferran Soriano, Manchester City's chief executive, during a meeting of European football clubs.

Premier LeagueManchester City29 September 2026

Manchester City insist they are innocent as Premier League rivals push for verdict to be published

Ferran Soriano told a meeting of the European Football Clubs board on Monday that Manchester City will fight to prove their innocence after an independent commission found them guilty of most of the Premier League's 115 financial charges. Several English clubs are now pushing for the verdict to be published as soon as possible amid frustration over the ongoing delay.

Natilla·5 min read

Gerard Piqué watches from the Andorra stadium box during a LaLiga Hypermotion match.

Rules & refereeingLaLiga28 September 2026

TAD upholds Piqué's six-match ban and Andorra's partial stadium closure

Spain's Administrative Court of Sport has upheld the sanctions imposed in May on Andorra and Gerard Piqué over the incidents in the match against Albacete. The former Barcelona defender will serve a six-match suspension and a two-month ban, while the club keeps a €1,500 fine and a two-match partial stadium closure.

varela·4 min read

Michael Wynn-Jones, journalist and Norwich City honorary life president, with Delia Smith at a football match.

Premier League28 September 2026

Michael Wynn-Jones, Delia Smith's husband and Norwich City honorary life president, dies at 85

Michael Wynn-Jones, the journalist and husband of TV chef Delia Smith, has died at the age of 85. Honorary life president of Norwich City, he passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning. The club highlighted his crucial role in building a stable foundation for the team.

Javi

·5 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo wearing the Portugal shirt during a national team match, looking serious on the bench.

National teams28 September 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his word with Portugal: leaves angry and skips the fans after Norway win

Cristiano Ronaldo left a very different image from the one he promised just days earlier. The Portugal captain did not play in the win over Norway, went straight down the tunnel at full time and did not greet the travelling supporters. Jorge Jesus had already warned that his role has changed, and in Portugal many feel the striker is not keeping his word.

Matt

·5 min read

Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván 'Pichu' Cuéllar stands in his team kit at the Antonio Asensio training complex.

LaLiga28 September 2026

Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar suffers serious head injury after structure falls on him at training ground

Iván 'Pichu' Cuéllar, goalkeeper for Real Mallorca, sustained a serious head injury on Monday when a large structure collapsed on him in the dining room at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio. The club confirmed he was taken to hospital, where he remains under observation and is recovering well without further complications.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Joao Félix in action for Al-Nassr during a Saudi Pro League match.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid28 September 2026

Joao Félix defends his Atlético move and leaves the door open for a LaLiga return

The Portuguese forward insists he has no regrets about his spell at Atlético de Madrid, values the league title he won and highlights the maturity he gained under Diego Simeone. He also remembers his loan at Barcelona fondly and admits he would like to return to LaLiga in the future.

Natilla·6 min read

Italy players celebrate one of their four goals against Turkey during the Nations League match played in the rain in Bursa.

National teamsSerie A28 September 2026

Italy thrash Turkey 4-1 for first Nations League win of the Mancini era

Italy bounced back from their opening defeat with a commanding 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa on Monday night. First-half goals from Bastoni, Frattesi and Kayode put the Azzurri in control, and Pio Esposito added a fourth after the break to secure their first points in the Nations League group stage.

varela·4 min read

Joe Hart in action for Manchester City during a match at the Etihad Stadium

Premier LeagueManchester City28 September 2026

Joe Hart Trusts Al Mubarak's Word on Manchester City Innocence

Joe Hart has backed Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak after the club was found guilty of most of the 115 Premier League financial charges. The former goalkeeper says he has no reason not to trust the chairman and insists his achievements with the club are not tarnished. City plan to appeal the ruling.

Javi

·5 min read

Monchi, sporting director of Espanyol, speaking at the launch of the fifth Reyes Cup in Seville.

Awards28 September 2026

Monchi backs Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d'Or: 'He would deserve it'

Espanyol's sporting director has weighed in on the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and named Lamine Yamal as his pick. Monchi admitted it will be a fiercely contested edition, with Mbappé and Kane also in the running, and warned the final decision will spark controversy. He made the remarks during the presentation of the fifth Reyes Cup in Seville.

Matt

·5 min read

Lille player Ethan Mbappé looks out over the pitch during a Champions League match.

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing28 September 2026

UEFA hands Ethan Mbappé three-match Champions League ban for elbow on Natan

UEFA has confirmed a three-match suspension for Ethan Mbappé following his red card in the Lille - Betis game on the opening night of the Champions League league phase. The younger brother of Kylian Mbappé was sent off for elbowing Natan and will miss the French side's next three European fixtures. The sanction arrives just as the 19-year-old was beginning to gain a foothold in the competition.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

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