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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … I had a 10-week Zoom call with the surgeon, who said it couldn’t be looking any better at this stage,” he told BBC Sport. …

    Grealish recovery ‘couldn’t be looking any better’

  3. Joy Online

    … BBC Sport understands that world football’s governing body is planning to add a second amnesty stage, wiping all yellow cards at the end of the group stage and after the quarter-finals. …

    World Cup group stage set for yellow card amnesty

  4. Joy Online

    … By Jonathan Jurejko, BBC Sport tennis news reporter When Alcaraz wore a cast at the Laureus Sports Awards earlier this week, it was an ominous sign. …

    Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open
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Premier League clubs seek multiple sanctions for Manchester City

The News

A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to face both retrospective punishments and future sanctions following an independent commission's guilty verdict on charges of financial rule-breaking between 2009-10 and 2017-18. At least four club boardrooms believe a single points deduction resulting in relegation would be insufficient, with some suggesting City should be stripped of titles.

15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Premier League clubs seek multiple sanctions for Manchester City

    A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to face both retrospective punishments and future sanctions following an independent commission's guilty verdict on charges of financial rule-breaking between 2009-10 and 2017-18. At least four club boardrooms believe a single points deduction resulting in relegation would be insufficient, with some suggesting City should be stripped of titles.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Ronaldo says he deserves punishment but won't retire

    Cristiano Ronaldo said he will not retire from international football but should be punished for walking out on Portugal's Nations League camp, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about playing time against Norway and Denmark.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator

    Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during a backhand swipe in annoyance. Medvedev apologized to the spectator, saying he was trying to get in touch to apologize in person.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Manchester City to appeal Premier League financial violations

    Manchester City, found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 through artificially inflated sponsorships, will appeal by claiming the Abu Dhabi government funded the deals rather than the club's owners, though an independent commission rejected this argument.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Football chiefs call for Manchester City punishment this season

    Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations between 2009-10 and 2017-18, including artificially inflating revenue by more than £900m through sponsorship deals. Senior football figures have told BBC Sport they see no reason why the case cannot be concluded by the end of this season, though City has signalled intent to appeal.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Hacker Pinto says Infantino unfit for football's future

    Computer hacker Rui Pinto, who released documents leading to Manchester City's Premier League financial rules breach investigation, has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game." Pinto repeated allegations that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid UEFA financial fair play sanctions in 2014.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Roy Keane says City medals worthless due to financial cheating

    Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following the Premier League's finding that City breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by funneling over £830m through sham commercial contracts. Keane argued the club's trophies, including three Premier League titles won during that period, are tainted by cheating.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Infantino pledges bigger FIFA cash payouts to member federations

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino indicated he would support increased distributions to FIFA members from its estimated £4.4bn cash reserves, after UEFA and Concacaf demanded $10m be paid to all 211 members. The proposal will be considered by the FIFA Council on 15 October.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Manchester City players' errors cost England against Spain

    England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley, with errors by Manchester City players Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly contributing to Spain's goals. The match came a day after City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, prompting speculation from pundits whether the verdict distracted City players in England's squad.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manchester City chairman vows to prove innocence after guilty verdict

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remains confident of proving its innocence after being found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, mostly involving inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and off-the-books payments. Al Mubarak said the Premier League process still has a long way to run and City will appeal, though sanctions are yet to be announced.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 financial breaches

    Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, according to sources who told BBC Sport. The independent panel reached its decision finding them guilty of all but one count, though sanctions have not yet been decided and the club says it will appeal if defeated.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta agrees improved new contract

    Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, extending his stay beyond his tenth year at the club. The deal will see the 44-year-old receive a pay rise from his current £10m annual salary, with an additional £5m available in bonuses.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Arsenal manager Arteta agrees improved contract extension

    Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, which will extend his stay at the club and include a significant pay increase from his current £10m annual salary plus £5m in bonuses.

    23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Arteta signs new long-term Arsenal contract with pay rise

    Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will extend his stay at the club into at least his 10th year. The new deal includes a sharp pay increase from his current salary of £10m per year plus an additional £5m in bonuses.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Fans shown 65,000 junk food ads during 2026 World Cup matches

    Researchers analysed adverts visible during live play across 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and found logos and products from junk food and drinks brands were displayed 65,722 times, visible for 28.1 hours or just over 16% of total match time, with Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Powerade, and Lay's accounting for the majority.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. VAR failed to check Fernández offside in Manchester derby goal

    Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Zverev wins US Open six years after tearful loss

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open title, redeeming his devastating loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020 when he had served for the match. The German is now a two-time Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open in June.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister says Liverpool has not offered contract renewal

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club, though he has not had direct contact with Liverpool over the decision. Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool in June 2023, said he will continue to give his best while remaining at the club.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gauff advances to US Open quarter-finals with statement victory

    Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Manchester United dropped five points in first three games

    Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton but have dropped five points from their opening three Premier League matches, conceding twice in each game. Manager Michael Carrick acknowledges positives including Benjamin Sesko's first goal and Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form, but cannot ignore the defensive struggles as the club prepares for Champions League and a Manchester City clash.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan

    Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old Liverpool midfielder, has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season with no option or obligation to buy. This marks the second consecutive season Elliott has been loaned out by Liverpool, following a stint at Aston Villa last year.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Barcelona completes signing of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus

    Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. UEFA pursues criminal proceedings against FIFA president Infantino

    UEFA has filed criminal charges against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. UEFA accuses Infantino of "criminal mismanagement," alleging he engineered the scheme to enrich himself and private investors at FIFA's expense.

    28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Jamie Carragher faces bankruptcy petition for unpaid tax bill

    Former Liverpool and England player Jamie Carragher faces a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill estimated between £700,000 and £800,000. Carragher's spokesperson said the matter is being resolved and will not proceed further.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. UEFA prepares criminal action against FIFA president Infantino

    UEFA has applied for access to evidence and documents for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over a now-scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA also says it is considering pursuing criminal action against other FIFA officials.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool targets Sarr after Brighton rejects Minteh bids

    Liverpool have made a bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. Palace are reluctant to sell Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season, and Liverpool are also exploring options including PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek two wide attacking signings before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

  1. Williams and Alcaraz partner for US Open mixed doubles

    Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles this week. The pair have been given a wildcard into the main draw following the format's revamp to include singles stars and attract more attention.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Manchester United loses to Hull City on opening day

    Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Premier League to publish referee and VAR panel verdicts

    The Premier League will now publish the full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant referee decisions, alongside direct explanations from officials and RefCam audio. This marks the first time these verdicts will be shared publicly, as part of three new transparency measures.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Arsenal in fresh talks for Aston Villa defender Konsa

    Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over signing central defender Ezri Konsa, increasing their initial offer to closer to their preferred valuation of around £30m, though Villa continue to demand £60m for the 28-year-old England international.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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