Manchester City's chief executive has launched a passionate internal defence of the club following their guilty verdict for severe financial breaches, claiming the entire ruling is based on a single false accusation. In a defiant leaked video to staff, Ferran Soriano vowed to clear the club's name, insisting they have irrefutable evidence to prove their innocence on appeal.
The Argentine Football Association has announced a poignant tribute to Lionel Messi by leaving his iconic No. 10 jersey vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. The legendary forward is set to pull on the famous shirt one last time in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental this October.
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Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein has issued a scathing assessment of the club's position following the bombshell news that they have been found guilty of 115 financial breaches. The former Etihad chief believes the scale of the wrongdoing is so significant that Enzo Maresca's team should be expelled from the Premier League if their appeal proves unsuccessful.
Wayne Rooney has sensationally claimed Manchester City should not be stripped of their previous titles despite being found guilty of 115 financial charges. The unprecedented ruling exposed sham contracts and a disguised funding scheme over nine seasons. Rooney insists he would reject a retrospective medal, but demands severe relegation instead for the historic breaches.
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for October camp ahead of two matches against reigning World Cup champion Spain. Sam Coffey and Naomi Girma return after missing June’s games in Brazil while recovering from injuries. The group also includes Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson - the trio known as “Triple Espresso” - along with NWSL Golden Boot leader Ashley Sanchez and four uncapped players.
Manchester City have responded with immediate defiance after being found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. The Citizens have expressed shock at the independent commission's decision, which covers a decade of alleged financial misconduct.
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