Man City confirm "comprehensive appeal" after being found guilty of Premier League financial breaches
The club says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe", opening a long appeals fight over sanctions that could inc
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England thrash Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka to open post-World Cup Nations League campaign
Thomas Tuchel called it a "complete performance", with Harry Kane scoring and Bellingham and Gordon impressing in England's first step toward Euro 2028.
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Tyler Adams named USMNT captain for the new World Cup cycle
Mauricio Pochettino handed the armband to Adams as the U.S. begins the 2030 cycle ahead of Saturday's friendly against Mexico.
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Spain beat Czechia 3-1 as Yamal and Rodri star in Nations League group play
Lamine Yamal's early goal kept the world champions perfect in Nations League Group A3.
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USA and Mexico meet in Glendale friendly with 2030 cycle questions at stake
Mexico coach Rafa Marquez confirmed teen Gilberto Mora is fit, while ESPN framed the match as a test of U.S. youth against Mexican veterans.
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Italy hold France to 1-1 draw, spoiling Zidane's home debut as coach
Michael Olise's stunner was cancelled out as Italy again proved awkward opposition for Zinedine Zidane in his first home match in charge.
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Bruno Fernandes rejects talk of Portugal rift after Ronaldo's abrupt camp departure
Ronaldo left the Portugal squad after learning he would not start, prompting Fernandes to insist the captain remains the country's greatest symbol.
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Lewandowski hits hat-trick at 38 as Poland win 6-0; Dzeko plays final Bosnia game
Veteran strikers dominated Nations League Friday, with Kevin De Bruyne also reaching 200 career goals and Dzeko retiring from international football.
BBC · +4 outlets
Championship clubs resist letting Man City join league in event of Premier League expulsion
Second-tier clubs are reported to be unwilling to absorb City should the financial breaches verdict lead to relegation from the Premier League.
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Man City whistleblower set to lose witness protection amid fears for his life
The Portuguese hacker whose leaked documents triggered the Premier League investigation into City is reportedly losing protection.
BBC · +11 outlets
FIFA report says 2026 World Cup showed more tactics but no winning formula
FIFA's technical report on the tournament found rising tactical variation among teams without a single dominant system.
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Lionel Messi returns to Argentina for emotional farewell match with national team
Messi's international send-off comes as FIFA blocked an Argentine push to retire his No. 10 shirt and debate over the Ballon d'Or continues.
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Wales beat Norway 2-1 as Bellamy says Nations League group has "exploded"
Wales followed the Norway win with a Cardiff meeting against Denmark, with avoiding a bottom-place group finish central to their Euro 2028 hopes.
BBC · +4 outlets
Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly ahead of second Israel match
Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Sunday's rematch with Israel "is not going to be a friendly" after comments from the opposing camp following last week's game in
BBC · +14 outlets
Real Madrid press UEFA case against Barcelona, citing 50,000-page dossier
Madrid are pushing UEFA for action against Barcelona, including potential Champions League expulsion, as Spain's referee payments case resurfaces.
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Calls in Spain for Barcelona to be stripped of La Liga titles over referee payments
The renewed pressure on Barcelona has also put Pep Guardiola's coaching legacy under scrutiny in two countries at once.
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Raphinha wins La Liga Player of the Month and is cleared for Getafe after injury scare
The Barcelona winger beat Kylian Mbappe to the September award and medical tests ruled out thigh damage.
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Ella Toone reflects on "difficult week" as Man Utd beat Liverpool in WSL
Manchester United marked their 250th game with a narrow Women's Super League win over Liverpool.
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