Kick Off: EPL confirm Man City found guilty; Spain continue 40 matches unbeaten record

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OFFICIAL: EPL confirm Man City found guilty on all charges over rule breaches

Premire League announce that an independent Commission has found Manchester City FC guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period, and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation.

Spain 4-1 Croatia: La Roja continue record run as Yamal contributes 2 goals and 1 assist

Spain are now unbeaten in a record-extending 40 matches inside 90 minutes (W30, D10) after a comfortable 4-1 win over Croatia, whose five-game undefeated away streak comes to an end (W4, D1) as a result. 

Match Highlights

Australia 2-4 Brazil: Vinicius and Guimaraes secure victory as Raphinha & Vanderson score

Raphinha and Vinicius Junior were both on target from the penalty spot as Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in a thrilling friendly encounter in Brisbane. 

Czech 0-2 England: Gordon and Kane score again to seal a comfortable success for Three Lions

Goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane secured England their first win of the UEFA Nations League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 success over the Czech Republic, who succumbed to consecutive home defeats for the first time this decade.

Ghana 2-4 Gambia: Hosts suffer consecutive defeat despite Nuamah and Afena-Gyan goals

Gambia produced a remarkable comeback to beat Ghana 4-2 in a dramatic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Guinea Bissau 3-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles suffer first defeat in the AFCON qualifying campaign

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló all finding the net for the hosts in Bissau.

These Things Happen 

OFFICIAL: Man City claim innocent of the accusations by EPL and will pursue appeal

Manchester City FC announces an official statement to claim that the club is both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission, that has been published today.

OFFICIAL: Leo Black signs for Chelsea until 2028 following a successful trial

Chelsea Football Club announce the signing of Leo Black, who joins the Blues until 2028 following a successful trial.

Man City found guilty of financial 'sham': Club cooked their books by £900m & now could be RELEGATED

Manchester City cooked the books to the tune of £900m in a nine-year period peppered with ‘sham’ deals during which they became the major force in English football, a commission has found.

Monchi rescinds Yamal Ballon d'Or endorsement after angry Espanyol reaction

Espanyol sporting director Monchi has issued an apology for endorsing Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or chances, having angered the club's fans by outlining his support for the Barcelona star.

What They Say

'The emperor is naked': UEFA President Ceferin launches remarkable attack on Infantino

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said 'the emperor is naked' on Tuesday in a blistering attack ⁠on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his failed plan to sell a stake in the governing body's commercial rights to private investors.

Man City charges: We lived through a period of deception if club found guilty, says Pochettino

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the Premier League "lived through a period of deception" if Manchester City breached financial rules.

Ancelotti impressed by Brazil youngsters but Australia win marred by Raphinha injury

Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil's young players were "seizing the moment" following Tuesday's 4-2 friendly win over Australia, though the game was marred by an injury to Raphinha.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 'always believed' he would play for England again after first start in over two years

Trent Alexander-Arnold "always believed" he could play for England again following his period in the international wilderness under Thomas Tuchel.

Vieira reveals he held secret talks with Sir Alex Ferguson over stunning move to Man United

Patrick Vieira has revealed he held secret talks with Sir Alex Ferguson over a move to Manchester United, who planned to pair the Frenchman with his rival Roy Keane in the heart of their midfield.

Joao Felix planning European return but happy at Al-Nassr for now

Joao Felix admits he often thinks about returning to Europe to compete in the Champions League, though the Portugal forward is happy at Al-Nassr for the moment.

Van Bommel refuses to fault 'seven out of 10' Belgium after France defeat

Mark van Bommel refused to criticise his Belgium players following their agonising Nations League defeat to France, rating their performance a "seven out of 10" and arguing they are on the right track.

Pochettino says no punishment can repair the damage of Man City's rule breaking

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Man City being found guilty of the vast majority of charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules would confirm a 'period of deceit' and believes 'no punishment' could repair the damage caused.

Fixtures of the day

Asian Games

Uzbekistan U23 VS Japan U23 2026/09/30 10:30 UTC 

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier

Eritrea VS South Africa 2026/09/30 16:00 UTC

International Friendly

Argentina VS Bolivia 2026/10/01 00:00 UTC