The Daily · Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Manchester City Found Guilty on All Charges in Landmark Premier League Ruling
English football was reshaped on Tuesday by a verdict that had been years in the making. An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules — a sweeping outcome that now moves into a sentencing phase, with the scale of any punishment still to be determined. It is, by any measure, one of the most consequential disciplinary decisions in the history of the English game, and its full implications will be debated long after the sanctions are handed down.
Beyond the City verdict, the day carried a sense of football's governing structures under strain. Fifa publicly accused Uefa of running a misinformation campaign against president Gianni Infantino, escalating an increasingly open conflict between the two bodies that run world and European football. In Turkey, the head of the national referees' committee was detained alongside six others as part of a corruption investigation into alleged mobbing and document forgery — a probe that reaches uncomfortably close to the heart of officiating in Turkish football.
On the pitch, Spain continued their rich vein of form as Lamine Yamal scored twice in a 4-1 Nations League win over Croatia, while Italy beat Turkiye by the same scoreline. Sarina Wiegman made headlines of her own, dropping Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly from England's Women's squad ahead of a World Cup playoff against Greece — a pointed selection statement from a manager who has never been afraid to make them.
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Fifa Accuses Uefa of Running Misinformation Campaign Against Infantino
Fifa has hit back at Uefa, calling its suggestions that president Gianni Infantino violated any law or ethical principle 'categorically without merit'. The statement marks a significant escalation in the public dispute between football's two most powerful governing bodies. An open conflict between Fifa and Uefa — the two bodies that govern world and European football — has real consequences for how the game is run at every level.
Turkey Referees' Chief Detained in Corruption Investigation
The head of Turkey's referees' committee has been detained along with six others as part of an investigation into alleged mobbing and document forgery. Seven people in total are being held as authorities pursue the case. A corruption probe reaching the top of Turkey's refereeing structure raises serious questions about the integrity of officiating in Turkish football.
Toone and Kelly dropped by England ahead of World Cup playoff against Greece
Sarina Wiegman has left Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly out of England's squad for the Women's World Cup qualifying playoff against Greece, citing performance levels at their clubs. Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, earns her first call-up, while Leah Williamson returns from injury. Two players central to England's run of three consecutive major tournament finals have been dropped on form grounds, marking a significant selection shift ahead of a high-stakes World Cup playoff.
Mbappé, Konaté and Valverde Expected to Return for El Clásico
Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté and Federico Valverde are all expected to be fit for Real Madrid's LaLiga Clásico against Barcelona on Oct. 25, according to a source. The trio had been carrying injuries, making their availability a significant boost ahead of the title rivalry fixture. Real Madrid face Barcelona with LaLiga title implications, and having all three players available transforms their prospects for one of the season's most consequential matches.
PSG Chief Al-Khelaifi Rules Himself Out of FIFA Presidential Race
Nasser Al-Khelaifi has declared he has no interest in standing for the FIFA presidency, ending speculation that the PSG chief could emerge as a European-backed challenger to Gianni Infantino. European football's search for a candidate to oppose Infantino in the election will need to look elsewhere.
PFA Chief Calls Player Workload 'Sick' as Palmer Named as Victim
PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has described the current football schedule as 'sick', saying Chelsea and England midfielder Cole Palmer is a 'victim' of a system that demands too much of players. Molango's comments add prominent union backing to growing concerns about player welfare and fixture congestion.