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Rui Pinto, founder of Football Leaks, speaks after Manchester City's conviction for financial fair play breaches.

Premier LeagueManchester City26 September 2026

Rui Pinto calls Manchester City guilty verdict 'a historic decision' for English football

Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto has reacted to Manchester City's conviction for financial fair play breaches. In a statement shared on social media, the Portuguese whistleblower says the ruling confirms the value of the documents he leaked and predicts a devastating impact for the English club. Pinto lives under police protection and was recently acquitted in one of his legal cases.

Matt

·6 min read

Kylian Mbappé sits on the pitch in pain after sustaining a knee injury during the Nations League match between France and Turkiye.

Real MadridNational teams26 September 2026

Kylian Mbappé leaves France camp with hyperextended knee and returns to Real Madrid for tests

Kylian Mbappé has left the France national team setup after picking up a knee injury during the UEFA Nations League win over Turkiye. The Real Madrid forward will miss upcoming international matches and travels back to Spain to be assessed by the club's medical staff.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Manchester City supporters wearing sky blue scarves in the stands showing their backing for the team during a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueManchester City26 September 2026

Manchester City fans face up to the reality of the guilty verdict in the 115 charges case

Manchester City supporters are coming to terms with the news that the club has been found guilty of most of the 115 Premier League financial rule breaches. Fans are torn between the pain of seeing the club's golden era questioned and a promise to stand by the team whatever happens. As possible sanctions loom, they insist no ruling can ever take away the memories they have lived.

Natilla·7 min read

Players from Woodford Town and Mulbarton Wanderers in action during the FA Cup second qualifying round match that the FA has ordered to be replayed.

Rules & refereeing25 September 2026

FA orders full replay of FA Cup tie after penalty law error

The Football Association has voided Mulbarton Wanderers' 2-1 win over Woodford Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup. A sub-committee ruled that the referee misapplied Law 14 during a first-half penalty. The tie will be replayed in full on Tuesday 29 September at 7.45pm, a decision that has angered the Norfolk club after what had been their best-ever cup run.

varela·5 min read

Atlético Madrid players celebrate a goal during the derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium

LaLigaAtlético Madrid25 September 2026

589 days later, Atlético Madrid are back in second place after winning the derby

Atlético Madrid head into the international break sitting second in LaLiga after beating Real Madrid in the derby. The club had not occupied that position since February 2025, exactly 589 days ago, and now share the same points total as Real Betis. Simeone's side are five points behind a Barcelona team that has won every match this season.

Javi

·5 min read

Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference with a serious expression while commenting on Cole Palmer's absence from the England squad.

National teamsChelsea25 September 2026

Tuchel warns Cole Palmer over missing too many England camps

Thomas Tuchel has cast major doubt over Cole Palmer's England future and questioned whether the Chelsea attacker really wants to be part of his squad. The head coach described the 24-year-old's latest withdrawal as a missed opportunity and warned that he has been absent from too many camps. England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday in the Nations League.

Matt

·5 min read

Kylian Mbappé sitting on the grass and holding his left knee after scoring France's winner against Turkey in the Nations League.

National teamsReal Madrid25 September 2026

Mbappé scores France winner against Turkey but limps off with knee concern

France opened the Zinedine Zidane era with a 1-0 victory over Turkey in the Nations League, but the result came with a major worry: Kylian Mbappé left the pitch touching his left knee shortly after scoring the winner. The Real Madrid forward reached 67 goals for his country before being substituted as a precaution.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Wide view of the Etihad Stadium during a Premier League match involving Manchester City, with full stands and the pitch under floodlights.

Premier LeagueManchester City25 September 2026

Four Premier League clubs could claim over £200m from Manchester City

Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have locked in their right to seek financial compensation from Manchester City if the champions are found guilty of most of the 115 Premier League charges over alleged financial breaches. Rival clubs believe City's practices may have cost them titles, commercial revenues and Champions League places.

Natilla·6 min read

View of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, under an overcast sky as uncertainty grows over the club's financial verdict.

Premier LeagueManchester City25 September 2026

Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 Premier League financial charges

The independent panel hearing Manchester City's 115 Premier League financial charges has reached a decision. The club has been found guilty of the majority of the alleged breaches, according to information obtained by the BBC. The written verdict and any sanctions are still pending, with possibilities ranging from fines to relegation.

varela·8 min read

Young United States men's national team players warm up during training with head coach Mauricio Pochettino watching in the background.

National teams25 September 2026

Meet the USMNT's next generation: A guide to 12 new names in Pochettino's camp

Mauricio Pochettino has called up 13 uncapped players for the upcoming multi-week FIFA window, a young wave that could debut en masse with the United States men's national team. Cavan Sullivan, aged 16, commands the headlines, but nearly a dozen other prospects have a real chance to stake a claim. Here is a look at what each one brings from club level and why they matter for the USMNT's future.

Javi

·11 min read

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