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Ivan Toney Pleads Not Guilty to London Nightclub Assault Charge
England international Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub. The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker was released on unconditional bail ahead of an October 29 hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
1 Oct 2026
1 Oct 2026
Premier League Executives Voice Commercial Concerns Over Potential Manchester City Expulsion
Senior Premier League executives have warned that voting to expel Manchester City would trigger severe commercial consequences, despite the club being found guilty of 114 financial charges. Championship officials have also voiced resistance to admitting the club into the EFL pyramid due to financial disparities.
1 Oct 2026
Lyon Women 0-0 Chelsea Women: VAR Denies Late Penalty in Champions League Draw
Chelsea Women held Lyon Women to a 0-0 draw in the Women's Champions League after a late Lauren James penalty award was overturned by VAR. Hannah Hampton produced a crucial stoppage-time save against Ada Hegerberg to preserve the clean sheet.
1 Oct 2026
Premier League Rivals Demand Immediate Sanctions for Manchester City; Junior Kroupi Targets Return
Premier League rivals are demanding immediate sanctions against Manchester City following an independent commission's guilty verdict on financial rules. Elsewhere, Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi targets a four-week injury return after surgery, and Cristiano Ronaldo departs the Portugal camp.
1 Oct 2026
Etihad Airways Considers Legal Action Against Premier League Following Manchester City Verdict
Manchester City's principal sponsor, Etihad Airways, is exploring legal action against the Premier League following an independent commission's guilty verdict on the club's financial breaches. The carrier rejected claims of improper commercial arrangements and criticized the lack of due process.
1 Oct 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Status, Norway Absence, and Denmark Selection News
Cristiano Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal's Nations League win against Norway, with the Portuguese Football Federation confirming no injury or physical issue. Manager Jorge Jesus cited pressing demands and rotational load ahead of Thursday's match against Denmark.
30 Sept 2026
Martin Drury: From Valencia and Brentford to Leading Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town head coach Martin Drury outlines his path from coaching roles at Valencia and Brentford to taking permanent charge in League One. Drury aims to establish a resilient tactical identity as the club pushes for promotion.
30 Sept 2026
Carragher Urges Title Revocation and Ownership Removal Following Manchester City Verdict
Following an independent commission's guilty verdict on Manchester City's Premier League financial charges, Jamie Carragher has called for the club's titles from 2009 to 2018 to be stripped. Carragher also stated that the club's owners should be removed, while City prepares an appeal ahead of the October 2 deadline.
30 Sept 2026
Paper Talk: Man City Face Expulsion Threat as Real Madrid Receive Multi-Player Injury Clearance
Manchester City reportedly learned of a guilty verdict regarding over 100 Premier League financial breaches, while Real Madrid expect Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahima Konate, and Federico Valverde back for El Clasico. Further developments include Robbie Savage joining Peterborough United, Fraser Stewart moving to Newcastle United, and disputes between UEFA's Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
30 Sept 2026
Manchester City Found Guilty of Financial Rule Breaches Over Sham Contracts
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of financial rule breaches across nine seasons involving more than £900 million in distorted revenue. The club denies all wrongdoing and has confirmed plans to appeal the decision before sanctions are determined.
30 Sept 2026
Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches as Commission Details Disguised Funding
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches between 2009-10 and 2017-18, citing £830.69m in inflated sponsorships and disguised owner funding. The club was found to have intentionally circumvented financial regulations through schemes like the Fordham Arrangement and plans to appeal before October 2.
30 Sept 2026
Philippines Blows Two-Goal Lead to Draw Pakistan in ASEAN Cup
The Philippine Men's National Football Team squandered a 2-0 halftime lead to draw 2-2 against Pakistan at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup. Sandro Reyes and Bjørn Martin Kristensen scored early before Pakistan fought back in Bandung, leaving the Philippines' bronze-medal hopes in jeopardy.
