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Mbappe China apology follows brand exits and broadcast halt
Kylian Mbappe apologized on Tuesday after Chinese brands cut ties with him over comments referring to Mao Zedong. Mengniu, Shanghai Milkground Food Tech and Eastroc Beverage ended cooperation immediately, and Chinese state television halted broadcasts involving LaLiga and Mbappe. LaLiga president Javier Tebas also apologized as four Mbappe topics trended on Weibo.
27 Oct 2026
27 Oct 2026
Michael Carrick future uncertain as United players return to training
Manchester United's players are due back at Carrington on Tuesday, but it is unclear whether Michael Carrick will be in charge of the session. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox met at the training base on Monday after the 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth extended United's winless run to eight games and left them 16th in the Premier League.
24 Oct 2026
Nico Raskin future uncertain at Rangers despite happiness
Nico Raskin future remains unresolved after the Rangers midfielder said he is happy at the club but unsure about a new contract. Raskin, 25, was expected to leave after the 2026 World Cup but has become a mainstay under Derek McInnes. McInnes says he would be open to working with Raskin beyond his current deal, which runs until 2028.
21 Oct 2026
Como vs Man Utd Fabregas Prepares for Champions League Clash
Como host Manchester United in the Champions League, with Cesc Fabregas leading the club after its rise from Serie B to Serie A and European qualification. Sporting director Carlalberto Ludi credits Fabregas with changing the club's culture and recalls sharing a Novara dressing room with a teenage Bruno Fernandes.
21 Oct 2026
Sven Botman tackle decision not clearly wrong says Webb
Howard Webb said the VAR decision not to send off Newcastle's Sven Botman for his tackle on Nicolas Jackson was not "clearly wrong", citing this season's lighter-touch approach. The released audio shows VAR Stuart Attwell found no stud contact and no secondary scissor action. Webb also backed Rodrigo Bentancur's red card and Luke Shaw's yellow at Manchester United.
20 Oct 2026
Ronaldo Portugal suspension follows walkout from Jorge Jesus camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined £215 after leaving Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen on the eve of a Nations League fixture against Denmark. Ronaldo says head coach Jorge Jesus twice broke his word about the captain's role; Jesus denies any agreement existed. Ronaldo had asked the Portuguese FA to punish him without leniency.
20 Oct 2026
UEFA letter to FIFA demands answers on Infantino presidency
UEFA has sent FIFA a letter demanding answers to 42 questions across 12 topics about Gianni Infantino's presidency, with a two-week deadline. The questions cover the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise stake sale to Thrive Capital, undisclosed remuneration, the Balogun disciplinary case, World Cup half-time rules and the FIFA Peace Prize. UEFA has still not named a candidate to challenge Infantino in next March's election.
19 Oct 2026
Wiegman contract extension keeps England coach through Euro 2029
Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension as England Women head coach, running through the end of Euro 2029 and replacing a deal that expired after the 2027 World Cup. The extension also covers the 2027 Nations League, which doubles as Olympic qualifying, while England must first beat Ukraine over two legs in December to reach the World Cup in Brazil.
16 Oct 2026
Jason Wilcox scrutiny deepens as Manchester United travel to Elland Road
Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox faces renewed pressure following comments from Lisandro Martinez ahead of Sunday's match against Leeds United. The fixture mirrors the internal crisis that led to Ruben Amorim's departure earlier this year despite £163m in summer spending.
16 Oct 2026
Lisandro Martinez apology resolves internal dispute following Champions League defeat in Madrid
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has apologized for his public criticism of technical director Jason Wilcox following a Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. The resolution followed direct talks involving Omar Berrada, Wilcox, and head coach Michael Carrick.
16 Oct 2026
Paper Talk: Mikel Arteta Signs Record £20m Arsenal Deal, Updates on Lawrence Shankland and Cole Palmer
Mikel Arteta has reportedly become the Premier League's highest-paid manager on a £20m-a-year deal with Arsenal. The latest headlines also feature injury and squad updates concerning Lawrence Shankland and England's Cole Palmer.
8 Oct 2026
Mikel Arteta Signs Arsenal Extension as Long-Term Project Enters Fifth Phase
Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract at Arsenal, moving his managerial project into its fifth developmental phase focused on sustained dominance. The extension positions the 44-year-old to navigate an eventual squad transition as key central figures approach age milestones toward 2029.
