Man City lodge 'comprehensive appeal' after guilty verdict on Premier League financial breaches
The club says the ruling contains 'clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe,' as questions mount over possible punishments, squad future
BBC · +14 outlets
Real Madrid send UEFA 'substantial' dossier over Barcelona's payments to ex-referees' chief
Real Madrid allege 'evidence of extraordinary gravity' in the Negreira case, and Barcelona have responded as UEFA weighs possible sanctions.
BBC · +8 outlets
Ghana part ways with coach Carlos Queiroz after poor start to AFCON qualifiers
The Ghana FA ended Queiroz's tenure early in the qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Italy hold Zinedine Zidane's France to 1-1 draw in his home debut as coach
Michael Olise's goal was cancelled out as Zidane's first home match in charge of France ended without a win in the Nations League.
ESPN · +14 outlets
De Bruyne reaches 200 career goals as Belgium beat Turkiye; Lewandowski leads Poland
Veteran forwards Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski both scored multiple goals in Friday's Nations League wins.
ESPN
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after benching; squad and coach Jesus stand united
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Cristiano Ronaldo after he walked out of the camp, the latest in a long history of clashes with coaches.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Messi arrives in Argentina for national team farewell match
Lionel Messi returned home ahead of his final game for Argentina.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Messi completes purchase of Spanish second division club CD Eldense
The Argentine becomes owner of the Segunda Division side, adding to his growing portfolio of club investments.
BBC · +13 outlets
Man City whistleblower set to lose protection amid fears for his life
The Portuguese hacker whose leaked documents helped trigger the Premier League investigation is reportedly set to lose witness protection.
BBC · +3 outlets
Iran's World Cup players granted US visas to compete at the tournament
The visa approvals clear a logistical hurdle for Iran's participation in the US-hosted World Cup.
Reuters · +12 outlets
Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charges over London nightclub incident
The England forward denied the charges in a London court.
The Washington Post · +14 outlets
US soccer fans surge after 2026 World Cup, surpassing NHL audiences
New data shows American soccer viewership and fandom growing past an established major US league.
Moneycontrol.com · +14 outlets
White House official: all 78 World Cup matches to have counter-drone technology
Security planning for the 2026 tournament includes counter-drone systems at every match venue.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
Northern Ireland impress with 3-0 Nations League win over Ukraine
Michael O'Neill praised his young side after a commanding victory.
BBC · +14 outlets
Wales come from behind to beat 10-man Norway 2-1 in Nations League
Craig Bellamy's side earned a morale-boosting win that eased pressure on the head coach.
BBC · +13 outlets
Republic of Ireland draw 2-2 with Austria as Parrott's solo goal earns praise
Heimir Hallgrimsson lauded Troy Parrott's individual effort in the Nations League draw.
BBC · +3 outlets
Raphinha beats Mbappe to La Liga Player of the Month award
The Barcelona winger took the September honor ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe.
Tribuna.com
Pascal Gross named Premier League Player of the Month; Hurzeler wins Manager award
Brighton swept September's Premier League awards after an unbeaten run under Fabian Hurzeler.
Tribuna.com · +1 outlets