Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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![Manchester City charges: Guardiola backs club as appeal clock starts]()
Manchester City charges: Guardiola backs club as appeal clock starts
Pep Guardiola says he is fully behind Manchester City as Sky Sports outlines a 12-week appeal timeline after the guilty verdict.
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![Wolves vs Stoke City disorder probe after CCTV appeal]()
Wolves vs Stoke City disorder probe after CCTV appeal
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images after disorder in Wolverhampton city centre following Wolves vs Stoke City, with five arrests and four charges.
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![Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative]()
Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative
Javier Tebas has renewed his attack on Real Madrid TV, rejecting claims that Negreira still influences Spanish refereeing and insisting the case should be
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![Coventry City stadium land deal set for approval]()
Coventry City stadium land deal set for approval
Coventry City are set to buy Car Park C for £1.6m, with the deal due for sign-off on 13 October and paid over 10 years.
Monday, 5 October 2026
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![Copa del Rey draw sets up 56 first-round ties]()
Copa del Rey draw sets up 56 first-round ties
The Copa del Rey first-round draw has set 56 single-leg ties between 112 clubs, with lower-division teams hosting and standout pairings including Athletic
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![Natalie Pike stalking ordeal ends in court after eight months]()
Natalie Pike stalking ordeal ends in court after eight months
Natalie Pike says an eight-month stalking ordeal left her feeling unsafe at football matches after her stalker appeared at Etihad Stadium and was later
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![Antonio Conte interview points to pressure-heavy next move]()
Antonio Conte interview points to pressure-heavy next move
Antonio Conte says the Premier League has far greater financial firepower, wants a pressure-heavy rebuild and could return mid-season if right.
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![Ludek Miklosko tribute planned for West Ham and QPR at the London Stadium]()
Ludek Miklosko tribute planned for West Ham and QPR at the London Stadium
West Ham will dedicate Friday's Championship game against QPR to Ludek Miklosko, with family, former team-mates and tribute displays planned.
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![Copa del Rey draw delivers regional ties and a derby return]()
Copa del Rey draw delivers regional ties and a derby return
The Copa del Rey first-round draw produced 56 matches, with Real Betis, Villarreal and Valencia on tricky away trips and Xerez CD facing Cádiz CF again.
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![Sporting Alvalade redevelopment targets 2030 finish]()
Sporting Alvalade redevelopment targets 2030 finish
Frederico Varandas says Sporting want Alvalade finished by 2030, while renovation work continues across the stadium and Alvaláxia.
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![Keith Alexander legacy as a trailblazer for black managers]()
Keith Alexander legacy as a trailblazer for black managers
BBC tribute to Keith Alexander examines his legacy as a trailblazer for black managers, the racism he endured, and his impact at Lincoln City.
Saturday, 3 October 2026
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![Pichardo Benfica ruling leaves mixed CAS verdict]()
Pichardo Benfica ruling leaves mixed CAS verdict
CAS ruled in Pedro Pablo Pichardo's case against Benfica, rejecting his just cause claim but ordering payment for medical treatment and unpaid holiday
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![Dermot Desmond targeted by fan protest at St Andrews]()
Dermot Desmond targeted by fan protest at St Andrews
Dermot Desmond was targeted by a fan protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links in St Andrews as Celtic unrest spilled into public view.
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![Rayo Vallecano stadium vandalism turns Vallecas Trophy into a wider dispute]()
Rayo Vallecano stadium vandalism turns Vallecas Trophy into a wider dispute
Rayo Vallecano say the authorities' box at Estadio de Vallecas was vandalised and linked to a harassment campaign. The Vallecas Trophy still goes ahead.
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![Andreas Thom transfer, how Bayer Leverkusen moved first]()
Andreas Thom transfer, how Bayer Leverkusen moved first
Reiner Calmund's covert Vienna mission helped Bayer Leverkusen land Andreas Thom after the fall of the Berlin Wall, before rivals could move.
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![Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City after guilty verdict fallout]()
Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City after guilty verdict fallout
Pep Guardiola has backed Manchester City after their guilty verdict, while reports say the fallout could reach United Arab Emirates investment plans in the UK.
Friday, 2 October 2026
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![Manchester City ruling fallout widens into a UAE investment row]()
Manchester City ruling fallout widens into a UAE investment row
Emirati officials warn the Premier League’s Manchester City ruling could affect the bilateral relationship, with billions in UK investment at risk.
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![Manchester City file appeal as Premier League financial case widens]()
Manchester City file appeal as Premier League financial case widens
Manchester City has filed its appeal against the Premier League ruling, calling it unsafe as the case widens beyond football governance.
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![FC Porto title defence starts away from home]()
FC Porto title defence starts away from home
FC Porto begin the defence of their 13th championship away from home, with a 3,000-seat venue issue, Champions League return and Benfica and Sporting
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![Rui Borges and Sporting's late-game problem]()
Rui Borges and Sporting's late-game problem
Rui Borges is under pressure as Sporting keep dropping points late, with three post-84th-minute draws and 11 late goals conceded.
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![FA waits on Manchester City appeal after guilty verdict]()
FA waits on Manchester City appeal after guilty verdict
Manchester City verdict fallout continues as the FA says it will consider action, but only after the club's appeal process moves forward.
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![Barton Town's FA Cup tie keeps James Hitchcock at the centre]()
Barton Town's FA Cup tie keeps James Hitchcock at the centre
James Hitchcock remains central to Barton Town, with Hitchy #1 on shirts, a tunnel plaque and an FA Cup tie against Chorley.
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![David Murray says Rangers were targeted in his defence of the HMRC tax case]()
David Murray says Rangers were targeted in his defence of the HMRC tax case
Sir David Murray says Rangers were targeted by HMRC and that the Bank of Scotland collapse left Rangers with no way out, while revisiting the tax case.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
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![Tigers Trust unveils £2m West Park redevelopment plan]()
Tigers Trust unveils £2m West Park redevelopment plan
Tigers Trust has unveiled a £2m plan to refurbish and extend the Tigers Trust Arena, reopen outdoor pitches and create a new community sports campus in
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![UEFA Negreira case, Barcelona deny a new procedure]()
UEFA Negreira case, Barcelona deny a new procedure
UEFA says it has received Real Madrid’s dossier on the Negreira case and will assess it, while Barcelona say the review began in 2023.
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![Manchester City appeal turns on Abu Dhabi funding claim]()
Manchester City appeal turns on Abu Dhabi funding claim
Manchester City’s appeal will centre on an Abu Dhabi funding claim before Friday’s deadline, as the original panel said more than £830million was used in
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![Negreira case, UEFA confirms Real Madrid dossier]()
Negreira case, UEFA confirms Real Madrid dossier
UEFA has confirmed receipt of Real Madrid's documents in the Negreira case, and its inspectors will examine them as the investigation continues.
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![Etihad legal action against Premier League grows after Manchester City verdict]()
Etihad legal action against Premier League grows after Manchester City verdict
Etihad Airways says it is considering legal action against the Premier League after Manchester City’s verdict, denying any improper involvement and
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![Manchester City charges and Newcastle's alternate Premier League tables]()
Manchester City charges and Newcastle's alternate Premier League tables
If Manchester City’s results from 2009 to 2018 were voided, Newcastle would finish fourth in 2011/12 on 65 points, but Chelsea still block Europe.
