Archive snapshot · Soccer
Sat, Sep 26, 6:46 AM ET
Man City reportedly found guilty on majority of 115 Premier League financial charges
A verdict after more than two years of proceedings would leave the club facing significant sanctions, compensation claims from rival clubs and questions over ti
ESPN · +14 outlets
Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A demand fundamental FIFA governance reform
Europe's top four leagues jointly branded FIFA 'not fit for purpose' and attacked Infantino's 'exploitative ideas', raising pressure ahead of his re-election bi
BBC · +15 outlets
Infantino hires Martin Sorrell for survival campaign, pledges 'culture of dialogue'
The FIFA president is seeking outside communications help after uproar over a secretive World Cup sell-off plan and mounting pressure from top European leagues.
New York Post · +2 outlets
Mbappe injured moments after scoring in Zidane's France debut win over Turkey
Zinedine Zidane's first match in charge of France ended in a 1-0 Nations League win but with concern over Kylian Mbappe's knee ahead of the rest of the internat
ESPN · +10 outlets
Pochettino admits 'regret' over Balogun suspension and its impact on USMNT
The USMNT coach said the World Cup red card appeal process changed the energy around his squad, a rare public admission of a costly episode.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Australia as Ancelotti criticises Townsville pitch
Rayan's late equaliser rescued Brazil, but both squads complained about the playing surface at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Haaland scores again as Norway beat Denmark; no relegation clause in City deal
The striker continued his prolific international form while a report noted his Manchester City contract lacks a relegation clause amid the club's financial case
BBC · +2 outlets
Man Utd borrow another £90m as total debt passes £1.1bn
The additional borrowing since 30 June underlines the scale of the club's leveraged finances and interest burden.
BBC · +3 outlets
Italy beaten by Belgium on Mancini's return as fans jeer
Six months after missing a third straight World Cup, Italy's struggles continued in the Nations League as the returning coach accepted supporter criticism.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Switzerland, Germany and others: Klopp begins Germany tenure with draw in Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp returned to management after 858 days, with Germany drawing 1-1 and losing Havertz and Musiala to injury before facing Greece.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Tuchel says Palmer misses too many chances to play for England
The England coach publicly questioned Cole Palmer's availability after the Chelsea forward withdrew from the latest squad ahead of the Spain match.
BBC · +13 outlets
UEFA warns of two-speed transfer market as Premier League spending surges
European football's governing body says huge Premier League outlays are creating a widening financial gap across the continent.
BBC
Jude Bellingham named England men's player of the year
The record-breaking award reflects Bellingham's standing as England's leading player, with contract renewal talk at Real Madrid also reported.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Netflix confirms interest in men's World Cup rights
The streaming giant's content chief said the company is looking at men's World Cup broadcast rights, a potential shift in how the tournament is distributed.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Republic of Ireland players split over Nations League game against Israel
Jason Knight became the first Ireland player to publicly oppose playing Israel on Sunday, while Chiedozie Ogbene urged the public not to pressurise the squad.
BBC · +14 outlets
Switzerland lose Embolo after Xhaka over fake COVID documents
Two players have left the Nations League squad over years-old forged COVID-19 paperwork, disrupting a World Cup quarterfinalist.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Pochettino-era Premier League? Clubs use player swaps to spend within financial rules
Premier League clubs are increasingly trading players between themselves as a way to record profits and comply with spending limits.
Bloomberg Government News · +1 outlets
Pochettino says 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan ready for USMNT debut
The coach was non-committal on the teenager's role in Saturday's friendly against Peru, with teenager Carolina Reyna also named to the U17 World Cup squad.
ESPN

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