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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

European Club & Player Updates

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made surprising lineup calls for the crucial Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, electing to bench star forwards Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku, even as the team remains firmly in the title race. Across Italy, USMNT star Christian Pulisic provided positive news for both AC Milan and the national team, as the forward is expected to overcome a lingering lower back injury in time for Milan's penultimate Serie A fixture this weekend. Meanwhile, Real Madrid lost its appeal at the highest sports court, upholding a fine originally levied by UEFA over supporters directing anti-gay chants toward manager Pep Guardiola during a Champions League meeting with Manchester City.

NCAA & International Soccer Administration

The NCAA officially approved a major structural change for men's collegiate soccer, mandating that the Division I season will now be split between the traditional fall and the subsequent spring semesters, with the national tournament scheduled to move entirely into the spring beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Separately, the Trump administration announced it would suspend the requirement for foreign visitors from specific nations to post bonds up to $15,000, provided they hold verified World Cup ticket confirmations for the upcoming tournament.

Darts & Football Governance Controversies

In ancillary sports news, Andrew Gilding secured his maiden Pro Tour title in Leicester by defeating Jonny Clayton 8-3 in the final of Players Championship, marking a significant career achievement on his 442nd attempt. Shifting back to football governance, rumors surrounding potential espionage intensified as Sky Sports News obtained a photograph showing an individual positioned outside Middlesbrough's training facility equipped with a camera amid ongoing "spygate" allegations directed toward Southampton FC.