Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 28, 2026, 2:05 PM ET

Manchester City Charges & Legal Battle

Manchester City's 115-charge hearing continues to dominate headlines, with Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol answering the big questions on what happens next. The club's legal options remain limited, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport cannot hear appeals against Premier League independent commission rulings under current rules. Former City boss Roberto Mancini brushed off reports suggesting his former club have been found guilty, saying it is "not my concern."

International Football

Erling Haaland scored his record-extending 22nd UEFA Nations League goal, but Portugal beat Norway 2-1 without Cristiano Ronaldo. Jürgen Klopp suffered Germany's first-ever loss to Greece, calling the historic defeat "part of the process." Craig Bellamy insists Wales have earned their place in the top tier of the Nations League, though he expects Norway to be a force for years. The Republic of Ireland wore black armbands and skipped the traditional prematch handshakes before a 3-0 win over Israel. England face doubts over Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly ahead of the Nations League clash with Czech Republic.

Club News & Transfers

The New York Giants are trading for J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings after quarterback injury issues. Patrick Dorgu has returned to Manchester United for assessment after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty. Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with an injury, while the club's transfer plans remain unchanged by Conor Bradley's setback. Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the Pakistan tour with a hamstring injury, disrupting England's 50-over World Cup preparations. Preston North End have appointed Graham Alexander as their new manager, while Robbie Savage has been given permission to speak to Peterborough amid interest from the League One club.

Barcelona's Record Start & Golden Shoe Race

Barcelona have begun the season in historic fashion, scoring 36 goals in eight matches — the best start to a campaign in Europe's top leagues for nearly 100 years. The goals have come from multiple sources, but Raphinha has been particularly prolific. The Brazilian winger trails the European Golden Shoe race by one point behind little-known striker Oloko, who leads the standings ahead of Raphinha, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. Lamine Yamal has revealed he thanked Lionel Messi after Spain's World Cup final victory, telling the Argentine great he was his idol growing up.

MLS & NWSL

Philadelphia Union have surged up the MLS Power Rankings despite losing three star youngsters to international duty, including Cavan Sullivan. Columbus Crew stunned Inter Miami 2-1 with Jamal Thiaré scoring in the eighth minute of stoppage time, cancelling out Lionel Messi's stunning free-kick golazo. Struggling LAFC have fired first-year coach Marc Dos Santos after a disappointing campaign. In the NWSL, Angel City have climbed the power rankings following a win over Washington, ahead of their meeting with Gotham. Atlanta City FC has been unveiled as the name of Atlanta's NWSL expansion team, featuring Georgia peach and red colors.

FIFA & Governance

Gianni Infantino appears undeterred by UEFA criticism, looking confident during a cameo at the U20 World Cup as he inches toward re-election. FIFA is exploring a 64-team World Cup format for 2030, which would expand on the 48-team structure debuting in 2026. Spain won the U20 Women's World Cup on penalties in Poland, continuing their global dominance at youth level.

Darts, Snooker & Other Sports

The World Grand Prix Darts gets underway in Leicester with Luke Littler in action on night one. Ronnie O'Sullivan's difficult season continued with an early exit at the Shenzhen Open. Leicestershire have had eight points reinstated from their 27-point deduction for pitch violations, reducing the penalty to 19 points. England Women's head coach Stuart Barrow has named his 23-player squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Other Football News

Lewis Ferguson says his Rangers dream remains alive despite speculation over his Bologna future, revealing "nothing was ever that close" on a move away. The midfielder had a long think about his future amid the rumors. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says he has lost his peace since becoming a World Cup hero, craving the anonymity he once had. He would choose the life he had before the fame. The FAI is investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Adam Idah, gathering high-quality footage of the incident. Lexi Potter could be England's next breakthrough star, with the Chelsea standout earning a call-up as Sarina Wiegman prepares to name her latest squad. In the EFL, Walsall stunned Bristol City in the Carabao Cup, while the transfer window saw further movement. Two Antigua and Barbuda players were sent off for pulling dreadlocks of Anguilla's Aedan Scipio in a bizarre incident. The United States maintained their Presidents Cup winning streak over the Internationals, raising questions about whether the format needs changing.