Ikhtisar Avai FC

The Football Association has officially broken its silence following the seismic news of Manchester City being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations. In a damning assessment of the situation, the governing body suggested that the scale of the rule-breaking has left a permanent stain on the sport's reputation.

Thomas Tuchel’s England side are preparing for a unique atmosphere in their upcoming Nations League fixture against Croatia, with the game set to be played in front of thousands of local schoolchildren. Despite a standing UEFA order for the match to be held behind closed doors, a specific loophole in the regulations will allow a significant home presence in Rijeka.

The first international break following the World Cup has yielded plenty of intrigue, including one of the greats' final acts in international soccer.

Manchester City starlet Nico O'Reilly has been forced to withdraw from the England squad following an injury setback during the international break. The versatile defender will return to the Etihad Campus immediately to undergo further medical evaluation by the club's staff.