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Senior football figures have told BBC Sport that Manchester City’s punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules should be decided before the end of this season. They say a swift, properly conducted decision would reduce uncertainty, particularly if City were to win the league while the case remained…
George Staines, a 26-year-old British lightweight fighter, secured a UFC contract by defeating Loai Abushaar in just 61 seconds during Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas. The Hull-born fighter's stunning performance—finishing his opponent with ground-and-pound after a devastating slam—impressed UFC president Dana White, who declared it "one…
Heimir Hallgrimsson says the Republic of Ireland will play their second Nations League match against Israel as planned, despite calls from campaigners to withdraw because of the Israel-Gaza war. He said the Football Association of Ireland had committed to playing both fixtures and that the squad would focus…
Oman reached the Gulf Cup semi-finals after a drawing of lots placed them ahead of Iraq, following a 3-1 win over Kuwait. The unusual tie-break decided which side progressed after both finished level on four points and could not be separated by the tournament’s other criteria. Organisers said…
Ireland will host England at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in the fourth round of the 2027 Women’s Six Nations on 8 May. The fixture follows Ireland’s successful debut at the venue this year and gives the team another major home occasion against the reigning world champions. A record 31,294…
Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland in Sebastien Pocognoli’s first home match as coach, with Jack Hendry’s early red card leaving the team a man down. Angus Gunn was criticised for his part in two goals, prompting questions about whether Pocognoli should change goalkeepers for the coming matches. Pundits…
Premier League footballers including Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton and Taiwo Awoniyi of Coventry City have graduated from the PFA Business School with postgraduate diplomas in global football sport directorship. The 2026 cohort celebrated their achievement at a ceremony at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, with graduates including several well-known players…
Manchester City have been found guilty of Premier League charges relating to misleading accounts and a “disguised funding scheme” during 2009–18. The ruling has prompted questions about whether the club’s success in that period was achieved within the rules, and some clubs are seeking legal advice about possible…
Real Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, who is expected to become a free agent at the end of the season. The reports form part of a round-up of transfer speculation involving several European clubs and could point to significant changes in squad…
Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all the Premier League financial-rule charges brought against them, covering the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons. An independent commission said the club used sham commercial agreements to disguise funding and inflate revenues, allowing it to reduce costs and avoid recording what…
Ferhat Gundogdu, the president of Turkey's refereeing body, has been arrested as part of a police corruption investigation, along with six others. The investigation focuses on allegations of interference in referee classifications, assignments, scoring and appointment processes. This development underscores ongoing concerns about the integrity of Turkish football…
Fernando Alonso has committed to racing for Aston Martin for at least another year, saying he still feels fast and believes he has more to give. The 45-year-old, who made his F1 debut in 2001, says racing remains central to his life and he would struggle to watch…
Ferrari have officially endorsed Frederic Vasseur as their Formula 1 team principal amid mounting speculation about his future, prompted by former Red Bull principal Christian Horner expressing interest in the role. The Italian team's chief communication officer made a public statement on behalf of chairman John Elkann and…
Wales will face a significant challenge in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final against Albania next month after losing seven key players to injury. The absence is particularly damaging as it includes Ceri Holland, Liverpool's player of the season for 2025-26 and arguably Wales' most influential player since…
Ffion Lewis will become the first Welsh woman to play in World Cups in both rugby union and rugby league when she represents Wales in Australia in October 2026. Her selection marks a return to the international stage after a serious knee injury and the end of her…
FIFA has responded to accusations from UEFA by denying involvement in a "misinformation campaign." UEFA recently filed legal papers in the US seeking disclosure of evidence about the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme, accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" and alleged personal benefit from the…
Northern Ireland drew 0-0 with Hungary at Windsor Park, extending their unbeaten start in League B2 of the Nations League. Manager Michael O’Neill said he was positive about the result, praising his side’s performance and another clean sheet, though they could not create a clear chance to win.…
Newcastle Red Bulls have agreed to delay the arrival of All Blacks winger Fehi Fineanganofo by one year, allowing the 24-year-old to remain with Wellington's Hurricanes to pursue selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The move resolves months of uncertainty surrounding his future, as moving overseas this…
England’s clean sweep of three ODI series this year suggests they have begun to recover from a poor run that included a dismal 2023 World Cup and a winless Champions Trophy. With the next World Cup a year away, coach Brendon McCullum says England are planning more 50-over…
Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Arsenal suggests they have recovered some of the resilience and confidence that faded when they lost the Women’s Super League title last season. The result extended their unbeaten league run to 12 matches and left them two points behind leaders Manchester City, making Chelsea…