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Wayne Rooney insists his old club Manchester United do not deserve Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are stripped of their titles for breaking financial rules. City are reported to have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 financial misconduct charges brought against them by the Premier League. They have strenuously denied the charges and City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Saturday said he is still confident of proving the club's innocence.&nbsp;City are expected to appeal against their eventual punishment, which is yet to be announced and could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine. There have also been calls for City to be stripped of their eight Premier League titles won since 2008.&nbsp;Rooney's former United team-mates Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea have said their old club should be awarded retrospective title wins.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karachi-football-team-robbed-balochistan-highway-quetta-1790679144820">Karachi football team robbed on Balochistan highway; gunmen snatch phones and cash</a>&nbsp;Rooney, a five-time title winner, was a member of the United side that finished as runners-up in 2012 after Sergio Aguero's dramatic late winner for City against QPR on the final day of the season. But the ex-England striker does not believe United or any other team should be willing to accept medals after ending in second place.&nbsp;"I wouldn't feel comfortable about accepting another Premier League medal if I'm being honest, because I don't think we deserve it. We didn't do enough that season to win the league," Rooney told the "Stick to United" podcast on Tuesday. "I'm thinking as their players, they're there doing everything they can to win the Premier League title and in their minds they've done it."&nbsp;Rooney admitted he would be heartbroken if any of United's medals were ever taken away from him for something over which he had no control.&nbsp;"If that happened to me, if all of a sudden Manchester United had been doing the same and my Premier League medal had been taken away, I would be absolutely devastated," the 40-year-old said. "It might happen, they might take them away, but I wouldn't want it because I don't think as a team we deserved it that year because obviously we didn't finish first.&nbsp;"So when I see ex-team-mates and other people saying 'I want a medal'. I'm happy with the five I've won. I wouldn't want this one, just 15 years later you get a medal because City cheated.&nbsp;"Should they get it stripped for what the owners have done? Yeah, maybe, but I wouldn't feel comfortable accepting it."

Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United shouldn't be awarded retrospective Premier League titles if Manchester City are stripped of theirs over financial charges.

Wayne Rooney insists his old club Manchester United do not deserve Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are stripped of their titles for breaking financial rules. City are reported to have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 financial misconduct charges brought against them by the Premier League. They have strenuously denied the charges and City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Saturday said he is still confident of proving the club's innocence. City are expected to appeal against their eventual punishment, which is yet to be announced and could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine. There have also been calls for City to be stripped of their eight Premier League titles won since 2008. Rooney's former United team-mates Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea have said their old club should be awarded retrospective title wins. Also read| Karachi football team robbed on Balochistan highway; gunmen snatch phones and cash Rooney, a five-time title winner, was a member of the United side that finished as runners-up in 2012 after Sergio Aguero's dramatic late winner for City against QPR on the final day of the season. But the ex-England striker does not believe United or any other team should be willing to accept medals after ending in second place. "I wouldn't feel comfortable about accepting another Premier League medal if I'm being honest, because I don't think we deserve it. We didn't do enough that season to win the league," Rooney told the "Stick to United" podcast on Tuesday. "I'm thinking as their players, they're there doing everything they can to win the Premier League title and in their minds they've done it." Rooney admitted he would be heartbroken if any of United's medals were ever taken away from him for something over which he had no control. "If that happened to me, if all of a sudden Manchester United had been doing the same and my Premier League medal had been taken away, I would be absolutely devastated," the 40-year-old said. "It might happen, they might take them away, but I wouldn't want it because I don't think as a team we deserved it that year because obviously we didn't finish first. "So when I see ex-team-mates and other people saying 'I want a medal'. I'm happy with the five I've won. I wouldn't want this one, just 15 years later you get a medal because City cheated. "Should they get it stripped for what the owners have done? Yeah, maybe, but I wouldn't feel comfortable accepting it."

Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United shouldn't be awarded retrospective Premier League titles if Manchester City are stripped of theirs over financial charges.

Rooney insists Manchester United 'don't deserve' retrospective titles if Man City are stripped

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A Karachi football team was robbed at gunpoint in Balochistan on their way to Quetta. Get full details on the incident, security warnings, and updates.

Logistical and security challenges continue to hit Pakistani sports. A day after the Pakistan men’s volleyball team arrived at the wrong location during the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, delaying their match against Uzbekistan by 45 minutes, a Karachi football team was robbed at gunpoint on a highway in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. A football team was travelling from Karachi to Quetta to participate in the Chief Minister’s Gold Cup tournament when robbers snatched mobile phones and cash. Per a PTI report, nearly a dozen armed men held the Karachi District West team’s bus between Mastung and Sariab, and took away all valuables. The incident took place on Monday evening, leaving the travelling squad without any money. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the team manager, revealed that the armed men ordered all players to get off the bus before running away with their phones and cash. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Sri Lanka to face India and Bangladesh up against Pakistan in semis "The armed men asked all the passengers to disembark from the bus and then took away all mobile phones, cash, and other valuables. They also butted some of the passengers,” he said. Upon reaching their destination, Quetta, the Karachi team informed Balochistan’s sports minister about the mishap, after which the minister provided the players with daily allowances, the PTI report read. Meanwhile, Muhammad Azam, secretary of the Sindh Football Association, an affiliated unit of the Pakistan Football Federation, said that the team travelled despite official warnings against using road and rail routes to Quetta. "We didn't send the Sindh team, and we advised all other clubs in Karachi to avoid going to Quetta by bus or train because of the security situation. The Karachi West team still went ahead, and what we feared happened," Muhammad Azam said. Azam continued, saying the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa football associations had also decided against sending their teams for the tournament. Moreover, this incident occurred just two days after two local cricketers were abducted from Dera Bugti. The PTI report also suggests that the highway connecting Mastung district to Quetta has become a hotspot for armed groups targeting travellers.

A Karachi football team was robbed at gunpoint in Balochistan on their way to Quetta. Get full details on the incident, security warnings, and updates.

Karachi football team robbed on Balochistan highway; gunmen snatch phones and cash

Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium on Monday. In Brussels, both teams had wasted chances before Michael Olise scampered through the home defence after 88 minutes and drilled a shot inside the post.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tale-of-two-goats-ronaldo-benched-in-portugal-win-as-messi-s-stunning-free-kick-can-t-save-inter-miami-1790581563312">Ronaldo benched in Portugal win as Messi's stunning goal can't save Inter Miami</a>"He is a pure talent and he loves to just play. You can see it. He feels the game. I am pleased to be at his side," France coach Zinedine Zidane told broadcaster TF1.Olise's goal gave Zidane a second victory to start his long-awaited debut as France coach.Roberto Mancini's return to run Italy had ended in Roman jeers on Friday as Italy lost their opener at home to Belgium.His team dazzled in the downpour in the first half in Turkey."The players all put in an excellent performance today. It was a tough match and we approached it in the right way, staying high up the pitch and playing aggressively throughout the game," Mancini told Italian television at the final whistle.The hosts quickly slid three goals behind with errors in their muddy goalmouth.Twice Altay Bayindir struggled to reach low cross-shots from the right.After nine minutes, the Celta Vigo goalkeeper scooped a drive from Pio Esposito round the post.From the corner, Bursa-born fullback Zeki Celik, who plays for Juventus in Italy, swung wildly at a low near-post cross deflecting the ball to Alessandro Bastoni. The Inter Milan centre back lunged to fire into the roof of the net.After 23 minutes, Bayindir flapped an identical cross-shot from Michael Kayode into the path of Lazio's Davide Frattesi, who tucked the ball home.Intricate Italian passing around the penalty area repeatedly found a player free on the right of box.<h2>'To my grandmother'</h2>When Brentford's Kayode again ran into that space, his shot for the near post eluded the plunging Bayindir.Turkey gave the restless crowd hope in the 47th minute when Gianluigi Donnarumma was drawn to Oguz Aydin beyond the far post. He found Baris Yilmaz who gleefully drilled into an empty net.The comeback lasted five minutes. Tottenham's Sandro Tonali, in space, hit the post but Pio Esposito dived to nod home the rebound.After the game the Inter Milan striker's thoughts turned to family."I dedicate today's goal to my grandmother, who is going through a difficult time," said Pio Esposito who was playing alongside older brother Sebastiano of Sassuolo who was making his Italy debut."Sharing the pitch with him was incredibly moving; I tried to support him before the match without putting too much pressure on him. Let's hope we get to wear these colours together many more times."Galatasaray attacker Yilmaz then curled a shot home but Aydin of Besiktas, bouncing up and down in front of Man City's Donnarumma, was offside.Monday's slick display may ease the pressure on Mancini, while piling it on his former Sampdoria club-mate and fellow ex-Italian international Vincenzo Montella.Montella led Turkey to the quarter finals at Euro 2024 but his side finished bottom of their group at the summer's World Cup.<h2>'Fresh and ready'</h2>For their next match Italy visit the Stade de France on Friday."We'll try to recover our strength and be ready for the match in Paris," Mancini told Italian media. "I'm confident. We've got plenty of young players who are fresh and ready."Zidane, who was without injured captain Kylian Mbappe, made nine changes from his opening win over Turkey, was thinking along the same lines."We need a rest now. We have done a lot of travelling and not much training or resting," said Zidane, adding he was happy with his team."We were really good in every department. Against a really good Belgium side who made us suffer we held out, we played really well, and we were brave."

Italy beat Turkey 4-1 with goals from Bastoni, Frattesi, Kayode, and Esposito, easing pressure on Roberto Mancini. Meanwhile, Michael Olise scored late to give Zinedine Zidane’s France a 1-0 win in Belgium.

Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium on Monday. In Brussels, both teams had wasted chances before Michael Olise scampered through the home defence after 88 minutes and drilled a shot inside the post. Also Read - Ronaldo benched in Portugal win as Messi's stunning goal can't save Inter Miami "He is a pure talent and he loves to just play. You can see it. He feels the game. I am pleased to be at his side," France coach Zinedine Zidane told broadcaster TF1. Olise's goal gave Zidane a second victory to start his long-awaited debut as France coach. Roberto Mancini's return to run Italy had ended in Roman jeers on Friday as Italy lost their opener at home to Belgium. His team dazzled in the downpour in the first half in Turkey. "The players all put in an excellent performance today. It was a tough match and we approached it in the right way, staying high up the pitch and playing aggressively throughout the game," Mancini told Italian television at the final whistle. The hosts quickly slid three goals behind with errors in their muddy goalmouth. Twice Altay Bayindir struggled to reach low cross-shots from the right. After nine minutes, the Celta Vigo goalkeeper scooped a drive from Pio Esposito round the post. From the corner, Bursa-born fullback Zeki Celik, who plays for Juventus in Italy, swung wildly at a low near-post cross deflecting the ball to Alessandro Bastoni. The Inter Milan centre back lunged to fire into the roof of the net. After 23 minutes, Bayindir flapped an identical cross-shot from Michael Kayode into the path of Lazio's Davide Frattesi, who tucked the ball home. Intricate Italian passing around the penalty area repeatedly found a player free on the right of box. 'To my grandmother' When Brentford's Kayode again ran into that space, his shot for the near post eluded the plunging Bayindir. Turkey gave the restless crowd hope in the 47th minute when Gianluigi Donnarumma was drawn to Oguz Aydin beyond the far post. He found Baris Yilmaz who gleefully drilled into an empty net. The comeback lasted five minutes. Tottenham's Sandro Tonali, in space, hit the post but Pio Esposito dived to nod home the rebound. After the game the Inter Milan striker's thoughts turned to family. "I dedicate today's goal to my grandmother, who is going through a difficult time," said Pio Esposito who was playing alongside older brother Sebastiano of Sassuolo who was making his Italy debut. "Sharing the pitch with him was incredibly moving; I tried to support him before the match without putting too much pressure on him. Let's hope we get to wear these colours together many more times." Galatasaray attacker Yilmaz then curled a shot home but Aydin of Besiktas, bouncing up and down in front of Man City's Donnarumma, was offside. Monday's slick display may ease the pressure on Mancini, while piling it on his former Sampdoria club-mate and fellow ex-Italian international Vincenzo Montella. Montella led Turkey to the quarter finals at Euro 2024 but his side finished bottom of their group at the summer's World Cup. 'Fresh and ready' For their next match Italy visit the Stade de France on Friday. "We'll try to recover our strength and be ready for the match in Paris," Mancini told Italian media. "I'm confident. We've got plenty of young players who are fresh and ready." Zidane, who was without injured captain Kylian Mbappe, made nine changes from his opening win over Turkey, was thinking along the same lines. "We need a rest now. We have done a lot of travelling and not much training or resting," said Zidane, adding he was happy with his team. "We were really good in every department. Against a really good Belgium side who made us suffer we held out, we played really well, and we were brave."

Italy beat Turkey 4-1 with goals from Bastoni, Frattesi, Kayode, and Esposito, easing pressure on Roberto Mancini. Meanwhile, Michael Olise scored late to give Zinedine Zidane’s France a 1-0 win in Belgium.

UEFA Nations League: Italy crush Turkey, France beat Belgium with late winner

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are currently the biggest footballers who continue to play the game. Messi, however, retired recently from international football for Argentina and now only plays for Inter Miami in the USA's Major League Soccer (MLS). Ronaldo, meanwhile, continues to play international football for Portugal even at 41. The two footballers, although having a juxtaposed day on Sunday (Sep 27), saw Ronaldo spend the time on the bench during Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Norway, while Messi scored a stunning free-kick goal for Inter Miami, albeit in a loss.<h2>Ronaldo sits out Portugal's win in Nations League</h2>In the UEFA Nations League match played on Sunday (Sep 27) between Portugal and Norway, Ronaldo, who has 979 goals to his name, spent the entire match on the bench. Portugal, however, won the match to make it two wins in two games. For Portugal, Joao Felix scored in the 17th minute to put them 1-0 ahead at half-time. Norway's Erling Haaland then scored the equalizer in the 51st minute, but Goncalo Ramos scored the go-ahead goal in the 54th minute, which proved to be the winner.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/usa-wins-11th-consecutive-presidents-cup-with-17-13-win-over-internationals-1790563534481">USA wins 11th consecutive Presidents Cup with 17-13 win over Internationals</a><h2>Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose</h2>Messi, on the other hand, had a different day than Ronaldo. The former Argentina player scored the equalizer for Inter Miami in the 33rd minute of their MLS match against the Columbus Crew on Sunday (Sep 27). Messi took the free kick near the right side of the Crew's touch line and sent the ball curling into the far top corner of the net at an impossible angle. Have a look at the goal below:

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Messi's goal, however, couldn't save Inter Miami from a loss, as the Crew's Jamal Thiare scored in 90+9 minutes to win the thriller for his team.

Ronaldo was benched in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. Meanwhile, Messi scored a stunning free-kick for Inter Miami, but couldn't prevent a 2-1 MLS loss to Columbus Crew.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are currently the biggest footballers who continue to play the game. Messi, however, retired recently from international football for Argentina and now only plays for Inter Miami in the USA's Major League Soccer (MLS). Ronaldo, meanwhile, continues to play international football for Portugal even at 41. The two footballers, although having a juxtaposed day on Sunday (Sep 27), saw Ronaldo spend the time on the bench during Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Norway, while Messi scored a stunning free-kick goal for Inter Miami, albeit in a loss. Ronaldo sits out Portugal's win in Nations League In the UEFA Nations League match played on Sunday (Sep 27) between Portugal and Norway, Ronaldo, who has 979 goals to his name, spent the entire match on the bench. Portugal, however, won the match to make it two wins in two games. For Portugal, Joao Felix scored in the 17th minute to put them 1-0 ahead at half-time. Norway's Erling Haaland then scored the equalizer in the 51st minute, but Goncalo Ramos scored the go-ahead goal in the 54th minute, which proved to be the winner. Also Read - USA wins 11th consecutive Presidents Cup with 17-13 win over Internationals Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose Messi, on the other hand, had a different day than Ronaldo. The former Argentina player scored the equalizer for Inter Miami in the 33rd minute of their MLS match against the Columbus Crew on Sunday (Sep 27). Messi took the free kick near the right side of the Crew's touch line and sent the ball curling into the far top corner of the net at an impossible angle. Have a look at the goal below:

Ronaldo was benched in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. Meanwhile, Messi scored a stunning free-kick for Inter Miami, but couldn't prevent a 2-1 MLS loss to Columbus Crew.

Tale of two GOATs: Ronaldo benched in Portugal win as Messi's stunning free-kick can't save Inter Miami

Mikel Oyarzabal gave world champions Spain a 3-2 victory over error-prone England in the Nations League on Saturday as Luka Modric helped Croatia beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Oyarzabal struck 16 minutes from time in an entertaining back-and-forth contest in which England captain Harry Kane missed a penalty. Victory at Wembley in Nations League A, Group 3 extended Spain's unbeaten run to 39 matches and prolonged England's difficulties against the world's top teams.&nbsp;"This team is very ambitious and doesn't want to stop winning," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told Teledeporte. "There were moments where we had to suffer and counter the talent of England's players, but I think we've seen a Spain which is reinventing itself."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rodri-defends-manchester-city-114-premier-league-charges-1790391806550">‘I believe in the club’s innocence’: Rodri reacts as Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges</a>&nbsp;Oyarzabal was also the match-winner two years ago when Spain beat England in the European Championship final.&nbsp;"I think it was a bit of a missed chance," England goalscorer Anthony Gordon told ITV Sport. "I thought it was a great game to watch and to play in, some of the attacking play was at the highest level.&nbsp;“But I think in a game like that mistakes cost you.”<h2>Costly penalty miss&nbsp;</h2>Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead inside two minutes after a horror error from Marc Guehi, who played a blind pass which the Barcelona forward intercepted before shooting into the corner.&nbsp;Spain largely controlled the first period in a game of contrasting styles but England turned things around just before half-time. Jude Bellingham teed up another Barca winger in Gordon to finish crisply beyond Unai Simon. And then Harry Kane headed home a Nico O'Reilly chip five minutes before the interval.&nbsp;Kane had a chance to put daylight between the hosts and the world champions 10 minutes into the second period after Rodri was harshly judged to have brought down Bellingham in the box after a VAR review.&nbsp;But Kane slipped as he went to take the penalty and crashed his strike against the bar.&nbsp;Gordon said he thought England would have gone on to win if that had gone in.&nbsp;"I think it puts us in a great position to go and get more" if Kane scores, he said. "We were hungry for more. We came out for the throat, for the kill, and we did that.&nbsp;"Penalties happen. He never really misses so we'll let him off with that one."&nbsp;England were made to pay after another defensive howler as O'Reilly gave the ball away and Dani Olmo teed up Alex Baena to finish brilliantly.&nbsp;And Mikel Oyarzabal compounded England's misery by dinking the ball over James Trafford after combining with Baena 16 minutes from time.&nbsp;Croatia captain Modric showed no signs of slowing down even at 41 as he gave Croatia the lead in Prague just after half-time.&nbsp;Adam Karabec equalised seven minutes later for the hosts but Croatia substitute Mario Pasalic netted the winner 13 minutes for time for the visitors.

Mikel Oyarzabal struck late as Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League after Harry Kane missed a crucial penalty. Plus, Luka Modric scores in Croatia's 2-1 win over Czechia.

Mikel Oyarzabal gave world champions Spain a 3-2 victory over error-prone England in the Nations League on Saturday as Luka Modric helped Croatia beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Oyarzabal struck 16 minutes from time in an entertaining back-and-forth contest in which England captain Harry Kane missed a penalty. Victory at Wembley in Nations League A, Group 3 extended Spain's unbeaten run to 39 matches and prolonged England's difficulties against the world's top teams. "This team is very ambitious and doesn't want to stop winning," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told Teledeporte. "There were moments where we had to suffer and counter the talent of England's players, but I think we've seen a Spain which is reinventing itself." Also read| ‘I believe in the club’s innocence’: Rodri reacts as Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges Oyarzabal was also the match-winner two years ago when Spain beat England in the European Championship final. "I think it was a bit of a missed chance," England goalscorer Anthony Gordon told ITV Sport. "I thought it was a great game to watch and to play in, some of the attacking play was at the highest level. “But I think in a game like that mistakes cost you.” Costly penalty miss Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead inside two minutes after a horror error from Marc Guehi, who played a blind pass which the Barcelona forward intercepted before shooting into the corner. Spain largely controlled the first period in a game of contrasting styles but England turned things around just before half-time. Jude Bellingham teed up another Barca winger in Gordon to finish crisply beyond Unai Simon. And then Harry Kane headed home a Nico O'Reilly chip five minutes before the interval. Kane had a chance to put daylight between the hosts and the world champions 10 minutes into the second period after Rodri was harshly judged to have brought down Bellingham in the box after a VAR review. But Kane slipped as he went to take the penalty and crashed his strike against the bar. Gordon said he thought England would have gone on to win if that had gone in. "I think it puts us in a great position to go and get more" if Kane scores, he said. "We were hungry for more. We came out for the throat, for the kill, and we did that. "Penalties happen. He never really misses so we'll let him off with that one." England were made to pay after another defensive howler as O'Reilly gave the ball away and Dani Olmo teed up Alex Baena to finish brilliantly. And Mikel Oyarzabal compounded England's misery by dinking the ball over James Trafford after combining with Baena 16 minutes from time. Croatia captain Modric showed no signs of slowing down even at 41 as he gave Croatia the lead in Prague just after half-time. Adam Karabec equalised seven minutes later for the hosts but Croatia substitute Mario Pasalic netted the winner 13 minutes for time for the visitors.

Mikel Oyarzabal struck late as Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League after Harry Kane missed a crucial penalty. Plus, Luka Modric scores in Croatia's 2-1 win over Czechia.

Nations League: Spain sink England at Wembley; Modric shines for Croatia

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges. The ruling has not yet been published and no sanctions decided.&nbsp;However, the news has already sent shockwaves through English football with speculation over whether City could be relegated via a severe points deduction or have previous titles stripped.&nbsp;The club are accused of breaking regulations by failing to provide accurate information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules.&nbsp;City were also initially found guilty by UEFA in 2020 of breaking financial fair play rules and given a two-year European ban before winning an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-breaching-115-premier-league-financial-rules-1790352168679">Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules</a>&nbsp;"We went through an identical process in 2020," Rodri said at a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League clash against England on Saturday. "The club always reassured us that we would be cleared of wrongdoing, that we would face no penalties—because nothing improper had been done. We trusted the club, and ultimately, the club was acquitted."&nbsp;Rodri scored the winning goal when City won their only Champions League title in 2023, among 12 major trophies with the club.&nbsp;"I have faith that the club, which I know very well, will be cleared, given the reassurance they gave us back then that they had done everything by the book."&nbsp;Rodri's final two seasons at City were hampered by injuries, but he was back to his best at the World Cup to lead Spain to glory.La Roja's victory at Euro 2024 saw Rodri claim the Ballon d'Or that year and he is again among the candidates to be named the world's best player.&nbsp;Unlike some of the other contenders such as Kylian Mbappe and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, he does not believe in the need to openly promote his case for the award.&nbsp;"Do you think I don't want to win it? I know it’s an award that doesn't depend on what you say publicly. It depends on what you’ve shown on the pitch," said the 30-year-old. "Individual titles are a reward for collective effort...nothing players like me have achieved makes sense without teammates."&nbsp;Despite winning two major tournaments in two years, Rodri insisted Spain "are hungry for more" as they begin their Nations League campaign in front of 90,000 at Wembley.&nbsp;"We are motivated to win another title," he said.

Former Man City midfielder Rodri backs his former club following reports of a guilty ruling on 114 Premier League financial charges. Read details.

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges. The ruling has not yet been published and no sanctions decided. However, the news has already sent shockwaves through English football with speculation over whether City could be relegated via a severe points deduction or have previous titles stripped. The club are accused of breaking regulations by failing to provide accurate information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules. City were also initially found guilty by UEFA in 2020 of breaking financial fair play rules and given a two-year European ban before winning an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Also read| Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules "We went through an identical process in 2020," Rodri said at a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League clash against England on Saturday. "The club always reassured us that we would be cleared of wrongdoing, that we would face no penalties—because nothing improper had been done. We trusted the club, and ultimately, the club was acquitted." Rodri scored the winning goal when City won their only Champions League title in 2023, among 12 major trophies with the club. "I have faith that the club, which I know very well, will be cleared, given the reassurance they gave us back then that they had done everything by the book." Rodri's final two seasons at City were hampered by injuries, but he was back to his best at the World Cup to lead Spain to glory. La Roja's victory at Euro 2024 saw Rodri claim the Ballon d'Or that year and he is again among the candidates to be named the world's best player. Unlike some of the other contenders such as Kylian Mbappe and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, he does not believe in the need to openly promote his case for the award. "Do you think I don't want to win it? I know it’s an award that doesn't depend on what you say publicly. It depends on what you’ve shown on the pitch," said the 30-year-old. "Individual titles are a reward for collective effort...nothing players like me have achieved makes sense without teammates." Despite winning two major tournaments in two years, Rodri insisted Spain "are hungry for more" as they begin their Nations League campaign in front of 90,000 at Wembley. "We are motivated to win another title," he said.

Former Man City midfielder Rodri backs his former club following reports of a guilty ruling on 114 Premier League financial charges. Read details.

‘I believe in the club’s innocence’: Rodri reacts as Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges

India put up a strong fight to hold world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in a FIFA international friendly in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). The result will give India plenty of confidence, especially against a Panama side that featured several players who were part of their FIFA World Cup campaign just a few months ago. It is also likely to be one of India’s most encouraging results under head coach Khalid Jamil.&nbsp;Ryan Williams gave India the lead in the 41st minute, but Omar Valencia equalised for Panama in the 68th minute.&nbsp;Despite the result, India showed that they were willing to attack instead of simply sitting deep and defending. The performance will also boost their confidence ahead of two major friendlies against five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on Oct 6.&nbsp;India’s defence, particularly Anwar Ali, produced a solid performance throughout the match.&nbsp;India looked dangerous down the left flank and one such move led to their opening goal. Akash Mishra played a quick exchange with Bijoy Verghese before sending a long ball forward. Williams made a smart run behind the Panama defence and finished the move with a precise left-footed shot past Marcos Reyes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Panama responded strongly after the break, with coach Thomas Christiansen making changes to his team. Their efforts paid off in the 68th minute when Valencia scored with a powerful, dipping left-footed strike.&nbsp;Lalengmawia tried to close him down but arrived slightly late. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had little chance as Valencia’s effort found the back of the net.&nbsp;India, however, did not retreat completely after conceding. Ashique Kuruniyan continued to trouble Panama with his runs on the left, while Williams also helped maintain pressure from the inside-left position.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/baranica-elangovan-creates-history-with-india-s-first-asian-games-pole-vault-bronze-1790344177114">Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze</a>&nbsp;India came close to restoring their lead in the 79th minute when Ashique sent a low cross into the box, but Edmund failed to make the most of the opportunity.&nbsp;India ultimately held on for a well-earned draw, giving Jamil’s side a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming high-profile fixtures.

India earned a significant draw against World Cup-bound Panama, providing a timely boost ahead of clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.

India put up a strong fight to hold world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in a FIFA international friendly in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). The result will give India plenty of confidence, especially against a Panama side that featured several players who were part of their FIFA World Cup campaign just a few months ago. It is also likely to be one of India’s most encouraging results under head coach Khalid Jamil. Ryan Williams gave India the lead in the 41st minute, but Omar Valencia equalised for Panama in the 68th minute. Despite the result, India showed that they were willing to attack instead of simply sitting deep and defending. The performance will also boost their confidence ahead of two major friendlies against five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on Oct 6. India’s defence, particularly Anwar Ali, produced a solid performance throughout the match. India looked dangerous down the left flank and one such move led to their opening goal. Akash Mishra played a quick exchange with Bijoy Verghese before sending a long ball forward. Williams made a smart run behind the Panama defence and finished the move with a precise left-footed shot past Marcos Reyes. Also Read - 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold Panama responded strongly after the break, with coach Thomas Christiansen making changes to his team. Their efforts paid off in the 68th minute when Valencia scored with a powerful, dipping left-footed strike. Lalengmawia tried to close him down but arrived slightly late. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had little chance as Valencia’s effort found the back of the net. India, however, did not retreat completely after conceding. Ashique Kuruniyan continued to trouble Panama with his runs on the left, while Williams also helped maintain pressure from the inside-left position. Also Read - Elangovan creates history with India's first Asian Games pole vault bronze India came close to restoring their lead in the 79th minute when Ashique sent a low cross into the box, but Edmund failed to make the most of the opportunity. India ultimately held on for a well-earned draw, giving Jamil’s side a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming high-profile fixtures.

India earned a significant draw against World Cup-bound Panama, providing a timely boost ahead of clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.

India hold Panama to historic 1-1 draw in Bengaluru

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them for alleged financial regulation breaches. The Athletic reported on Friday that no punishment has been decided yet, with City expected to appeal the findings. The decision comes after an independent hearing that began more than two years ago. Its outcome could have major consequences for English football and raise questions over the legacy of City’s highly successful era.&nbsp;The Premier League charged City in 2023 following an investigation into alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018.&nbsp;Manchester City has consistently denied the allegations, which include claims of providing inaccurate financial information on payments to players and coaches and breaching financial sustainability rules.&nbsp;Since Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group took over the club in 2008, City have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in English football.&nbsp;They have won eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, seven League Cups and one Champions League over the past 15 years.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-always-want-to-improve-suruchi-kamaljeet-after-winning-asian-games-gold-1790347185865">Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;The allegations first came under scrutiny after leaked documents were published by German outlet Der Spiegel in 2018.&nbsp;Emails allegedly exchanged between senior City officials appeared to suggest that the club had overstated sponsorship income from Abu Dhabi-based companies Etihad and Etisalat. The documents claimed that money invested by Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group was presented as sponsorship revenue.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-gulveer-singh-bags-silver-in-men-s-10-000m-as-india-s-medal-tally-rises-to-22-1790340530141">Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22</a>&nbsp;Other documents reportedly suggested that former manager Roberto Mancini received payments through consultancy fees from an Abu Dhabi-based club.&nbsp;If City are found guilty, possible sanctions could include a significant points deduction and even expulsion from the Premier League.&nbsp;Everton and Nottingham Forest were both handed points deductions during the 2023/24 season for breaches of profit and sustainability rules.&nbsp;A major punishment could also create uncertainty around the futures of several City players, including striker Erling Haaland.&nbsp;Other Premier League clubs could also seek compensation or ask for titles to be reconsidered if City are found to have gained an unfair advantage through financial wrongdoing.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

According to a report, City could appeal against any sanction handed down to the club.

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them for alleged financial regulation breaches. The Athletic reported on Friday that no punishment has been decided yet, with City expected to appeal the findings. The decision comes after an independent hearing that began more than two years ago. Its outcome could have major consequences for English football and raise questions over the legacy of City’s highly successful era. The Premier League charged City in 2023 following an investigation into alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018. Manchester City has consistently denied the allegations, which include claims of providing inaccurate financial information on payments to players and coaches and breaching financial sustainability rules. Since Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group took over the club in 2008, City have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in English football. They have won eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, seven League Cups and one Champions League over the past 15 years. Also Read - Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold The allegations first came under scrutiny after leaked documents were published by German outlet Der Spiegel in 2018. Emails allegedly exchanged between senior City officials appeared to suggest that the club had overstated sponsorship income from Abu Dhabi-based companies Etihad and Etisalat. The documents claimed that money invested by Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group was presented as sponsorship revenue. Also Read - Gulveer Singh bags silver in men's 10,000m as India's medal tally rises to 22 Other documents reportedly suggested that former manager Roberto Mancini received payments through consultancy fees from an Abu Dhabi-based club. If City are found guilty, possible sanctions could include a significant points deduction and even expulsion from the Premier League. Everton and Nottingham Forest were both handed points deductions during the 2023/24 season for breaches of profit and sustainability rules. A major punishment could also create uncertainty around the futures of several City players, including striker Erling Haaland. Other Premier League clubs could also seek compensation or ask for titles to be reconsidered if City are found to have gained an unfair advantage through financial wrongdoing. With inputs from agencies

According to a report, City could appeal against any sanction handed down to the club.

Manchester City found guilty of breaching 115 Premier League financial rules

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24.<h2>Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom?</h2>On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban.To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car.<h2>Salah at Liverpool</h2>Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the RedsHe now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24. Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom? On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban. To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car. Salah at Liverpool Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the Reds He now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a>Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit.Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach.Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes.Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range.However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany."There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL."I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely."<h2>Frustrating night for Ronaldo</h2>Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon.Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge."It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport."We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that."In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland.The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour.Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard."That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2."There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead."Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday.Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands.Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time.In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi.Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz.Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark. Also Read - Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit. Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach. Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes. Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range. However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany. "There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL. "I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely." Frustrating night for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon. Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge. "It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport. "We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that." In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland. The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour. Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard. "That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2. "There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead." Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday. Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands. Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time. In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi. Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz. Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Nations League: Germany draw on Klopp debut; Portugal, Norway win

The Indian football team will begin its much-awaited FIFA window with a clash against World No. 44 Panama on Friday (Sep 25). The match will be followed by what could be their ‘biggest match’ against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil and Uruguay. Panama, a small country with a population of 4.65 million, has established itself on the international football stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;The team has qualified for the 2018 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and also finished runners-up in the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League. At the 2026 World Cup, Panama gave stronger teams such as England, Croatia and Ghana a tough fight in Group L before being eliminated.&nbsp;India, meanwhile, have struggled to make a strong impact at the Asian level and have also faced several issues related to the domestic structure of the game in recent times. &nbsp;However, if Khalid Jamil’s side can put up a strong fight against tougher opponents over the next two weeks, it could bring a new sense of confidence and optimism to the Indian camp. Playing against more experienced teams will also give Indian footballers an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience.&nbsp;These matches will also give the Indian team and administrators a chance to assess the current state of the sport and understand the areas where Indian football needs improvement.&nbsp;“This is a very important window for us, with three challenging matches against teams that have played at the World Cup,” Jamil has said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-indians-appoint-luke-williams-as-head-coach-for-women-s-premier-league-1790249163143">Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League</a><h3>All you need to know about the India vs Panama international friendly</h3><h3>When and where will the India vs Panama international friendly take place?</h3>The India vs Panama international friendly will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-coach-walter-wants-to-see-india-s-sooryavanshi-on-pacy-and-bouncy-wickets-1790239605694">NZ coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets'</a><h3>What time will the India vs Panama international friendly start?</h3>The match between India and Panama will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.<h3>Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Panama international friendly in India?</h3>The international friendly between India and Panama will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h3>How can fans watch the India-Panama friendly online in India?</h3>Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Panama approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

The Indian football team will begin its much-awaited FIFA window with a clash against World No. 44 Panama on Friday (Sep 25). The match will be followed by what could be their ‘biggest match’ against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil and Uruguay. Panama, a small country with a population of 4.65 million, has established itself on the international football stage. The team has qualified for the 2018 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and also finished runners-up in the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League. At the 2026 World Cup, Panama gave stronger teams such as England, Croatia and Ghana a tough fight in Group L before being eliminated. India, meanwhile, have struggled to make a strong impact at the Asian level and have also faced several issues related to the domestic structure of the game in recent times. However, if Khalid Jamil’s side can put up a strong fight against tougher opponents over the next two weeks, it could bring a new sense of confidence and optimism to the Indian camp. Playing against more experienced teams will also give Indian footballers an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience. These matches will also give the Indian team and administrators a chance to assess the current state of the sport and understand the areas where Indian football needs improvement. “This is a very important window for us, with three challenging matches against teams that have played at the World Cup,” Jamil has said. Also Read - Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League All you need to know about the India vs Panama international friendly When and where will the India vs Panama international friendly take place? The India vs Panama international friendly will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). Also Read - NZ coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets' What time will the India vs Panama international friendly start? The match between India and Panama will kick off at 7:30 pm IST. Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Panama international friendly in India? The international friendly between India and Panama will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. How can fans watch the India-Panama friendly online in India? Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Panama approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

England football skipper Harry Kane has admitted that he is still not over the semi-final loss against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year. England lost to Argentina 1–2 despite going ahead in the 55th minute, before conceding two goals after 84 minutes of play. England coach Thomas Tuchel was also criticized for his substitutions in the game, but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/they-can-endlessly-torture-you-england-coach-tuchel-stands-by-substitutions-against-argentina-in-fifa-world-cup-semis-1789627527028">he still stands by them</a>. Kane's comments came ahead of England's Nations League match against Spain on Saturday (Sep 26) at Wembley Stadium in London.<h2>England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina</h2>"It felt like it wasn’t us as a team," Kane said, as reported by The Guardian. "It wasn’t the team that we wanted to be and said we’d be. When you maybe go against your beliefs and you lose, it feels 10 times worse than just losing in a way where... if we lose doing it our way, you accept it, take it on the chin, and move on. It’s tough, and it will still be tough."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-court-upholds-decision-to-send-psg-and-morocco-footballer-hakimi-to-rape-trial-1790217090719">French court upholds decision to send Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial</a>Apart from the loss against rivals Argentina, Kane acknowledged falling short in other matches as well, stating: "Taking away the big loss at the end, there were still games at the World Cup where we didn’t quite reach our potential, the way that we train."<h2>How England lost against Argentina</h2>After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes 10 minutes later, replacing defender Reece James with defender Dan Burn and midfielder Declan Rice with mid-fielder Nico O'Reilly. The tactical shift backfired as Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez scored the winner two minutes into injury time.Tuchel then tried to wrestle back control of the game by replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England captain Harry Kane admitted he still struggles with their 1–2 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's late defensive substitutions backfired, sparking criticism.

England football skipper Harry Kane has admitted that he is still not over the semi-final loss against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year. England lost to Argentina 1–2 despite going ahead in the 55th minute, before conceding two goals after 84 minutes of play. England coach Thomas Tuchel was also criticized for his substitutions in the game, but he still stands by them. Kane's comments came ahead of England's Nations League match against Spain on Saturday (Sep 26) at Wembley Stadium in London. England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina "It felt like it wasn’t us as a team," Kane said, as reported by The Guardian. "It wasn’t the team that we wanted to be and said we’d be. When you maybe go against your beliefs and you lose, it feels 10 times worse than just losing in a way where... if we lose doing it our way, you accept it, take it on the chin, and move on. It’s tough, and it will still be tough." Also Read - French court upholds decision to send Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial Apart from the loss against rivals Argentina, Kane acknowledged falling short in other matches as well, stating: "Taking away the big loss at the end, there were still games at the World Cup where we didn’t quite reach our potential, the way that we train." How England lost against Argentina After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes 10 minutes later, replacing defender Reece James with defender Dan Burn and midfielder Declan Rice with mid-fielder Nico O'Reilly. The tactical shift backfired as Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez scored the winner two minutes into injury time. Tuchel then tried to wrestle back control of the game by replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England captain Harry Kane admitted he still struggles with their 1–2 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's late defensive substitutions backfired, sparking criticism.

'It wasn’t us as a team:' England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina in FIFA World Cup semis

A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied. Hakimi, 27, had appealed that decision to the Court of Cassation, the highest court in the French judicial system for civil and criminal matters.The appeal was Hakimi's final legal recourse. In February, he was ordered to stand trial before the criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department on the rape charge.Hakimi challenged that initial order and then appealed to the Court of Cassation after the Versailles appeals court upheld the decision in June.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-mother-fell-in-love-with-anfield-real-madrid-s-mbappe-reveals-being-pursued-by-liverpool-1790153591641">My mother fell in love with Anfield': Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool</a>"The allegations against Achraf Hakimi, which he has firmly contested from day one, have not been examined by the Court of Cassation," the player's lawyer, Fanny Colin, told AFP."They will be during the trial, at which all the evidence in Achraf Hakimi's defence will be presented publicly," the lawyer continued.She added her client, "who has nothing to hide", had fully cooperated with police and judicial authorities throughout the investigation and would continue to do so during the forthcoming trial.A lawyer for the plaintiff said the decision to send the case to trial reflected the "strength and rigour of the court of appeal's reasoning"."After three and a half years of legal battles, after being slandered and dragged through the mud by Achraf Hakimi's defence, my client is determined to obtain justice; she will fight to the very end," the woman's lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, said in a statement sent to AFP.In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.The plaintiff said she met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram and went to his home in a taxi ordered by the player, a police source said at the time.She claimed the player kissed her, touched her without her consent and then raped her.She said she managed to push him away and text a friend, who came to pick her up.Hakimi was charged with rape a few days later.PSG said Hakimi "has always firmly denied the allegations against him" and continued to benefit from the presumption of innocence."The club is committed to ensuring a calm and respectful working environment for its player, in accordance with the fundamental principles of the rule of law," PSG said in a statement to AFP.The French champions also reiterated "their constant and unequivocal commitment to combating all forms of violence, particularly sexual violence."

An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied.

A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied. Hakimi, 27, had appealed that decision to the Court of Cassation, the highest court in the French judicial system for civil and criminal matters. The appeal was Hakimi's final legal recourse. In February, he was ordered to stand trial before the criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department on the rape charge. Hakimi challenged that initial order and then appealed to the Court of Cassation after the Versailles appeals court upheld the decision in June. Also Read - My mother fell in love with Anfield': Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool "The allegations against Achraf Hakimi, which he has firmly contested from day one, have not been examined by the Court of Cassation," the player's lawyer, Fanny Colin, told AFP. "They will be during the trial, at which all the evidence in Achraf Hakimi's defence will be presented publicly," the lawyer continued. She added her client, "who has nothing to hide", had fully cooperated with police and judicial authorities throughout the investigation and would continue to do so during the forthcoming trial. A lawyer for the plaintiff said the decision to send the case to trial reflected the "strength and rigour of the court of appeal's reasoning". "After three and a half years of legal battles, after being slandered and dragged through the mud by Achraf Hakimi's defence, my client is determined to obtain justice; she will fight to the very end," the woman's lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, said in a statement sent to AFP. In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her. The plaintiff said she met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram and went to his home in a taxi ordered by the player, a police source said at the time. She claimed the player kissed her, touched her without her consent and then raped her. She said she managed to push him away and text a friend, who came to pick her up. Hakimi was charged with rape a few days later. PSG said Hakimi "has always firmly denied the allegations against him" and continued to benefit from the presumption of innocence. "The club is committed to ensuring a calm and respectful working environment for its player, in accordance with the fundamental principles of the rule of law," PSG said in a statement to AFP. The French champions also reiterated "their constant and unequivocal commitment to combating all forms of violence, particularly sexual violence."

An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied.

French court upholds decision to send PSG and Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial

Kylian Mbappe, in a recent interview, has revealed that he was pursued by English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool during the early stages of his career. The French superstar, however, joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and became one of the most successful footballers in the club's history. Mbappe, who now plays for Real Madrid in La Liga, left PSG in 2024 after seven years at the club. The French footballer also revealed that his mother wanted him to join Liverpool because she was a fan of then-manager Jurgen Klopp and even traveled to Anfield - Liverpool's home ground - during early negotiations.<h2>Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool</h2>In an interview with The Athletic, Mbappe said that in 2017, when he was at Monaco aged 18 and looking for his next club, Liverpool was a strong choice."It was while I was playing in Monaco. I had to make a decision. And yes, I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp and the favorite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there," Mbappe said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mikel-arteta-verbally-agrees-to-three-year-extension-with-arsenal-after-title-winning-premier-league-season-1790140367164">Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal</a>"I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn't want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying 'Liverpool -- you're going to be there, playing at Anfield, it's going to be insane for you.' I was like, 'OK!'"She went there [for] the first step of the negotiations. She went to the city, she went to the stadium, she met the people. She was like, 'It's a wonderful club, everybody's so kind, it's a family club, a big club.'"She went to Anfield and fell in love with it. She watched a few games alone, to feel the atmosphere, because she wanted to imagine me in this stadium," he added.<h2>How did Mbappe perform at PSG?</h2>Mbappe played for PSG from 2017 to 2024, starting in 182 Ligue 1 matches and scoring 175 goals (and 256 goals in 308 appearances across all competitions). He also made 64 appearances for PSG in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 42 goals.

Kylian Mbappe revealed he nearly joined Liverpool from Monaco in 2017. His mother pushed for the move after visiting Anfield, but he chose PSG to establish himself in France first.

Kylian Mbappe, in a recent interview, has revealed that he was pursued by English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool during the early stages of his career. The French superstar, however, joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and became one of the most successful footballers in the club's history. Mbappe, who now plays for Real Madrid in La Liga, left PSG in 2024 after seven years at the club. The French footballer also revealed that his mother wanted him to join Liverpool because she was a fan of then-manager Jurgen Klopp and even traveled to Anfield - Liverpool's home ground - during early negotiations. Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool In an interview with The Athletic, Mbappe said that in 2017, when he was at Monaco aged 18 and looking for his next club, Liverpool was a strong choice. "It was while I was playing in Monaco. I had to make a decision. And yes, I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp and the favorite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there," Mbappe said. Also Read - Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal "I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn't want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying 'Liverpool -- you're going to be there, playing at Anfield, it's going to be insane for you.' I was like, 'OK!' "She went there [for] the first step of the negotiations. She went to the city, she went to the stadium, she met the people. She was like, 'It's a wonderful club, everybody's so kind, it's a family club, a big club.' "She went to Anfield and fell in love with it. She watched a few games alone, to feel the atmosphere, because she wanted to imagine me in this stadium," he added. How did Mbappe perform at PSG? Mbappe played for PSG from 2017 to 2024, starting in 182 Ligue 1 matches and scoring 175 goals (and 256 goals in 308 appearances across all competitions). He also made 64 appearances for PSG in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 42 goals.

Kylian Mbappe revealed he nearly joined Liverpool from Monaco in 2017. His mother pushed for the move after visiting Anfield, but he chose PSG to establish himself in France first.

'My mother fell in love with Anfield': Real Madrid's Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool

Mikel Arteta, the manager who took Arsenal to glory last season for the club's first Premier League title since 2004, has agreed to a verbal extension to his contract. Arteta's latest three-year contract, which was signed in 2024, was set to end after the ongoing season. Under the extension, Arteta will stay at Arsenal for three more years, taking his overall stay past a decade. He became Arsenal manager in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, and is now the longest-serving Premier League manager after Manchester City's Pep Guardiola left after last season.<h2>Arteta agrees to extend stay with Arsenal</h2>Arsenal management is very happy with Arteta's performance, which included a place in the Champions League final last season apart from winning the Premier League. Arsenal, however, lost the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-tebas-rejects-real-madrid-refereeing-conspiracy-claims-1790082194161">La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations</a>His current contract, as reported by The Guardian, is believed to be £10 ($13) million and a bonus of £5 ($6.5) million if qualified for the Champions League. The 44-year-old Spaniard is expected to get a hefty raise after last season's heroics.The negotiations for his contract extension have been going on since the end of last season in May earlier this year, but were put on hold during the summer transfer window.<h2>What Arteta said about contract extension</h2>Under Arteta, Arsenal started the ongoing season with seven consecutive wins across all competitions before losing to Brighton 0-3 in a shock defeat on Saturday (Sep 19) in the Premier League. Before the game, Arteta spoke about his extension and said: "I think we are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we’ll get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. I think we both have the same ambition and the same will."Arsenal is currently second on the Premier League table with 12 points from four wins and one defeat in five matches.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a long-term contract extension keeping him at the club past 2029. Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and the Champions League final.

Mikel Arteta, the manager who took Arsenal to glory last season for the club's first Premier League title since 2004, has agreed to a verbal extension to his contract. Arteta's latest three-year contract, which was signed in 2024, was set to end after the ongoing season. Under the extension, Arteta will stay at Arsenal for three more years, taking his overall stay past a decade. He became Arsenal manager in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, and is now the longest-serving Premier League manager after Manchester City's Pep Guardiola left after last season. Arteta agrees to extend stay with Arsenal Arsenal management is very happy with Arteta's performance, which included a place in the Champions League final last season apart from winning the Premier League. Arsenal, however, lost the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary. Also Read - La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations His current contract, as reported by The Guardian, is believed to be £10 ($13) million and a bonus of £5 ($6.5) million if qualified for the Champions League. The 44-year-old Spaniard is expected to get a hefty raise after last season's heroics. The negotiations for his contract extension have been going on since the end of last season in May earlier this year, but were put on hold during the summer transfer window. What Arteta said about contract extension Under Arteta, Arsenal started the ongoing season with seven consecutive wins across all competitions before losing to Brighton 0-3 in a shock defeat on Saturday (Sep 19) in the Premier League. Before the game, Arteta spoke about his extension and said: "I think we are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we’ll get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. I think we both have the same ambition and the same will." Arsenal is currently second on the Premier League table with 12 points from four wins and one defeat in five matches.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a long-term contract extension keeping him at the club past 2029. Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and the Champions League final.

Mikel Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal after title-winning Premier League season

Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday. Higuain, the brother of former Argentina and Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, had already received a red card and a two-match suspension for the incident before the team dismissed him.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-tebas-rejects-real-madrid-refereeing-conspiracy-claims-1790082194161">La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations</a>"We determined it's in the best interest of our Club, players and support staff to dismiss Federico Higuaín from his responsibilities," said Columbus Crew general manager Issa Tall."After conversations this week and further assessing the past month, our Club's standards of what's expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met."Higuain during follow-up talks with the club was "unwilling to reflect or take accountability for his actions, nor did he offer a public apology," the Athletic reported, citing anonymous club sources.The incident occurred during a game in MLS's developmental MLS NEXT Pro league.According to the referees' union, Higuain "committed two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism against a female official -- squeezing her hand and refusing to let go after being told to stop three times."This physical intimidation was compounded by a demeaning, sexist remark to the official: 'Don't forget, this is a man's game,'" said the Professional Soccer Referees Association.The union criticized the league's initial two-game suspension as falling "drastically short," and called for at least a six-game suspension."Women make every level of this game better. They should not have to endure intimidation or degrading comments to prove it," it said in a statement."Our female officials have proven their excellence on the world stage. They deserve the same respect, dignity, and safe working environment as every other official."

Higuain, the brother of former Argentina and Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, had already received a red card and a two-match suspension for the incident before the team dismissed him.

Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday. Higuain, the brother of former Argentina and Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, had already received a red card and a two-match suspension for the incident before the team dismissed him. Also Read - La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations "We determined it's in the best interest of our Club, players and support staff to dismiss Federico Higuaín from his responsibilities," said Columbus Crew general manager Issa Tall. "After conversations this week and further assessing the past month, our Club's standards of what's expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met." Higuain during follow-up talks with the club was "unwilling to reflect or take accountability for his actions, nor did he offer a public apology," the Athletic reported, citing anonymous club sources. The incident occurred during a game in MLS's developmental MLS NEXT Pro league. According to the referees' union, Higuain "committed two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism against a female official -- squeezing her hand and refusing to let go after being told to stop three times. "This physical intimidation was compounded by a demeaning, sexist remark to the official: 'Don't forget, this is a man's game,'" said the Professional Soccer Referees Association. The union criticized the league's initial two-game suspension as falling "drastically short," and called for at least a six-game suspension. "Women make every level of this game better. They should not have to endure intimidation or degrading comments to prove it," it said in a statement. "Our female officials have proven their excellence on the world stage. They deserve the same respect, dignity, and safe working environment as every other official."

Higuain, the brother of former Argentina and Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, had already received a red card and a two-match suspension for the incident before the team dismissed him.

Major League Soccer referee sacked for sexist comment about female match referee

La Liga president Javier Tebas hits out on Tuesday (Sep 22) at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screen-shots of what he thought were red-card tackles committed by Atletico players to his post-match press conference following Sunday's 2-1 defeat.&nbsp;Tebas responded to a pro-Real article on social media with a lengthy riposte to allegations of a "conspiracy" against the 15-time European champions.&nbsp;"Here they go again, the mouthpieces and the regime's television, building the same old narrative -- the permanent conspiracy," said Tebas, who has often been at odds with Real Madrid and the club's outspoken president Florentino Perez. "This article goes further -- it claims that referees harm 'The business that feeds them'.&nbsp;"What exactly is it asking for? Refereeing based on revenue, viewership, or the badge? What a way to understand equality in the competition.&nbsp;"Real Madrid are crucial to La Liga. But claiming that 'La Liga is worth nothing' without them reveals the disdain for the other clubs, their fans, and their history. The competition belongs to no one."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nations-league-palmer-rice-among-five-ruled-out-of-england-s-upcoming-matches-1790003830461">Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches</a>&nbsp;Madrid have made a stuttering start to the season and already sit six points behind reigning champions and early leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table.&nbsp;"Claiming that referees are directed against Real Madrid is living in another galaxy," added Tebas. "That narrative serves as an excuse to cover up other shortcomings that are plain to see in these first matches of the season.&nbsp;"It's more comfortable to point to a conspiracy than to explain what's happening on the pitch."&nbsp;Mourinho returned for a second spell in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu in the close-season, tasked with ending a two-year spell without a major trophy.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has hit back at Real Madrid's refereeing "conspiracy" allegations following their derby defeat to Atletico Madrid. Read his full response.

La Liga president Javier Tebas hits out on Tuesday (Sep 22) at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screen-shots of what he thought were red-card tackles committed by Atletico players to his post-match press conference following Sunday's 2-1 defeat. Tebas responded to a pro-Real article on social media with a lengthy riposte to allegations of a "conspiracy" against the 15-time European champions. "Here they go again, the mouthpieces and the regime's television, building the same old narrative -- the permanent conspiracy," said Tebas, who has often been at odds with Real Madrid and the club's outspoken president Florentino Perez. "This article goes further -- it claims that referees harm 'The business that feeds them'. "What exactly is it asking for? Refereeing based on revenue, viewership, or the badge? What a way to understand equality in the competition. "Real Madrid are crucial to La Liga. But claiming that 'La Liga is worth nothing' without them reveals the disdain for the other clubs, their fans, and their history. The competition belongs to no one." Also read| Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches Madrid have made a stuttering start to the season and already sit six points behind reigning champions and early leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table. "Claiming that referees are directed against Real Madrid is living in another galaxy," added Tebas. "That narrative serves as an excuse to cover up other shortcomings that are plain to see in these first matches of the season. "It's more comfortable to point to a conspiracy than to explain what's happening on the pitch." Mourinho returned for a second spell in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu in the close-season, tasked with ending a two-year spell without a major trophy.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has hit back at Real Madrid's refereeing "conspiracy" allegations following their derby defeat to Atletico Madrid. Read his full response.

La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, and seen by AFP."I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nations-league-palmer-rice-among-five-ruled-out-of-england-s-upcoming-matches-1790003830461">Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches</a>The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups."The consultation would invite specific proposals on earlier institutional involvement, the respective roles of the President, the Bureau, the Council and the Congress, and practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives," the letter continued.Infantino asked for the initial proposals to be considered at the council meeting scheduled for October 15.Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA in 2016. He has come under severe pressure since the announcement in late July of proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.The plan would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. The backlash that followed led to the proposals being quickly shelved.European football's governing body UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions. It later suspended that threat, but has urged Infantino to resign and has been preparing possible legal action against him for alleged "criminal mismanagement".Infantino addressed FFE in his letter on Monday and wrote that "FIFA's democratic processes, independence and sporting authority were never for sale".The plan also "did not involve relinquishing FIFA's control or authority over sporting decisions", he insisted.<h2>'Clear and trusted'</h2>He further lamented the fact that the scheme "entered the public domain before FIFA's planned institutional process had been completed and before it could be presented in full to the Council and the Member Associations"."I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken. They had not," Infantino added."Major ideas must be developed, tested and communicated through clear and trusted institutions. That is a responsibility I take seriously."UEFA, alongside North American body CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), issued a no-holds-barred joint letter against Infantino in August."Leadership in football is not a possession. It is not about holding -- or demanding -- power to be held," they wrote.However, Infantino is not without friends -- 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive.FIFA confirmed earlier in September that Infantino will stand for re-election as president next March.At this stage, he is the only candidate. However, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani is widely seen as a likely challenger.Candidate nominations for next year's election must be submitted by November 18.

The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, and seen by AFP. "I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote. Also Read - Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups. "The consultation would invite specific proposals on earlier institutional involvement, the respective roles of the President, the Bureau, the Council and the Congress, and practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives," the letter continued. Infantino asked for the initial proposals to be considered at the council meeting scheduled for October 15. Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA in 2016. He has come under severe pressure since the announcement in late July of proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. The plan would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. The backlash that followed led to the proposals being quickly shelved. European football's governing body UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions. It later suspended that threat, but has urged Infantino to resign and has been preparing possible legal action against him for alleged "criminal mismanagement". Infantino addressed FFE in his letter on Monday and wrote that "FIFA's democratic processes, independence and sporting authority were never for sale". The plan also "did not involve relinquishing FIFA's control or authority over sporting decisions", he insisted. 'Clear and trusted' He further lamented the fact that the scheme "entered the public domain before FIFA's planned institutional process had been completed and before it could be presented in full to the Council and the Member Associations". "I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken. They had not," Infantino added. "Major ideas must be developed, tested and communicated through clear and trusted institutions. That is a responsibility I take seriously." UEFA, alongside North American body CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), issued a no-holds-barred joint letter against Infantino in August. "Leadership in football is not a possession. It is not about holding -- or demanding -- power to be held," they wrote. However, Infantino is not without friends -- 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive. FIFA confirmed earlier in September that Infantino will stand for re-election as president next March. At this stage, he is the only candidate. However, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani is widely seen as a likely challenger. Candidate nominations for next year's election must be submitted by November 18.

The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.

FIFA chief Infantino wants to reform governing body with consultation from federations

Five England players, including Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, have withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, Newcastle defender Tino Livramento and Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are the other players unavailable due to injuries. Everton’s James Garner and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up as replacements.&nbsp;England will face world champions Spain on Sep 26 before travelling to Czechia on Sep 29. They will then visit Croatia on Oct 3 and host Czechia on Oct 6.&nbsp;The Football Association confirmed on Monday afternoon that Garner and Gibbs-White will join the squad at St George’s Park on Tuesday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/had-to-cut-weight-alone-mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-opens-up-on-withdrawal-1789997871159">'Had to cut weight alone….': MMA fighter Varun Sanyal opens up on withdrawal</a>&nbsp;Palmer was recalled by England manager Thomas Tuchel after missing out on this summer’s FIFA World Cup. However, after playing the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Brentford on Friday, the 24-year-old withdrew from the squad for the four-match international break. Sky Sports reported that Palmer is dealing with a muscle injury.&nbsp;Palmer last played for England in their 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan in March.&nbsp;Also Read- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wasim-akram-slams-razaullah-welcome-pakistan-england-whitewash-1789995523919">‘We have accepted mediocrity’: Akram slams Razaullah’s welcome amid series loss</a>&nbsp;The FA did not provide details about the injuries suffered by the other players. Livramento missed Newcastle’s win over Hull on Saturday, while Rashford and Mainoo were taken off before full-time in Manchester United’s draw against Fulham on Sunday.&nbsp;Rice played the full match in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

England will begin its Nations League campaign against reigning world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday.

Five England players, including Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, have withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, Newcastle defender Tino Livramento and Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are the other players unavailable due to injuries. Everton’s James Garner and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up as replacements. England will face world champions Spain on Sep 26 before travelling to Czechia on Sep 29. They will then visit Croatia on Oct 3 and host Czechia on Oct 6. The Football Association confirmed on Monday afternoon that Garner and Gibbs-White will join the squad at St George’s Park on Tuesday. Also Read - 'Had to cut weight alone….': MMA fighter Varun Sanyal opens up on withdrawal Palmer was recalled by England manager Thomas Tuchel after missing out on this summer’s FIFA World Cup. However, after playing the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Brentford on Friday, the 24-year-old withdrew from the squad for the four-match international break. Sky Sports reported that Palmer is dealing with a muscle injury. Palmer last played for England in their 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan in March. Also Read- ‘We have accepted mediocrity’: Akram slams Razaullah’s welcome amid series loss The FA did not provide details about the injuries suffered by the other players. Livramento missed Newcastle’s win over Hull on Saturday, while Rashford and Mainoo were taken off before full-time in Manchester United’s draw against Fulham on Sunday. Rice played the full match in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

England will begin its Nations League campaign against reigning world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday.

Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches

Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 per cent record. Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season but overcame Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, thanks to Raphinha's treble.&nbsp;The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form, playing out of position as a central striker. La Liga's top goalscorer, Raphinha, reached 12 goals in seven league appearances with a second consecutive hat-trick, and scored twice more in the Champions League.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-brighton-stun-arsenal-3-0-as-defending-champions-suffer-first-loss-1789836131048">Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss</a>&nbsp;"We know the quality of Raphinha, and we're very happy about him; he gives us a lot," Flick told reporters. "Today the team gives him the last pass, and he made it happen for us, so it's good.&nbsp;"After these numbers in these eight games, he's very happy to play as a number nine."&nbsp;Barcelona sporting director Deco said the former Leeds winger had agreed to extend his stay at the club until 2030 ahead of the game, and Raphinha celebrated in style.&nbsp;"He's very good and can adapt to any position up front. We give him the balls, and he scores the goals," Barca midfielder Fermin Lopez told Movistar.&nbsp;Flick handed Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic his debut in goal with Joan Garcia out injured.&nbsp;Hosts Sevilla, fifth, started strongly, making Barca uncomfortable, and took the lead through Youssouf Fofana in the 19th minute. Felix Correia escaped Eric Garcia and crossed for Fofana to nod home at the near post.&nbsp;Teenage star Lamine Yamal almost pulled Barca level, but Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos managed to push his curling effort against the post and out.&nbsp;It was no surprise when the Catalans did equalise that it was Raphinha who was the man to score. He cleverly shifted his body weight to escape a defender and slipped the ball home with a low finish.<h2>Relentless Raphinha</h2>Yamal sent another shot over, and after Sevilla fans whistled him, he goaded them to keep doing so. Although the 19-year-old did not score himself, he did create Raphinha's next two goals after the break.&nbsp;Flick said his team improved in the second half and gave the ball away left.&nbsp;"It was a difficult game, especially in the first half... we also gave away the ball too easily a lot, that's not usually our level and our standard, and in the second half it was like that," said Flick.&nbsp;Early in the second period, Yamal crossed, and Raphinha headed home to put Barca in front. Arguably his best finish was yet to come, with Yamal sending Raphinha through, for the Brazilian to dink the ball over the goalkeeper.&nbsp;Barca missed several chances to extend their lead, with Anthony Gordon getting his feet wrong and a Dani Olmo free-kick beaten away.&nbsp;Nevertheless, Barca claimed an eighth win from eight games across all competitions this season, as they continue setting the pace in the Spanish top flight.

Raphinha scores a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to keep a 100% La Liga record. Read match reaction from Hansi Flick and key highlights here.

Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 per cent record. Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season but overcame Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, thanks to Raphinha's treble. The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form, playing out of position as a central striker. La Liga's top goalscorer, Raphinha, reached 12 goals in seven league appearances with a second consecutive hat-trick, and scored twice more in the Champions League. Also read| Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss "We know the quality of Raphinha, and we're very happy about him; he gives us a lot," Flick told reporters. "Today the team gives him the last pass, and he made it happen for us, so it's good. "After these numbers in these eight games, he's very happy to play as a number nine." Barcelona sporting director Deco said the former Leeds winger had agreed to extend his stay at the club until 2030 ahead of the game, and Raphinha celebrated in style. "He's very good and can adapt to any position up front. We give him the balls, and he scores the goals," Barca midfielder Fermin Lopez told Movistar. Flick handed Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic his debut in goal with Joan Garcia out injured. Hosts Sevilla, fifth, started strongly, making Barca uncomfortable, and took the lead through Youssouf Fofana in the 19th minute. Felix Correia escaped Eric Garcia and crossed for Fofana to nod home at the near post. Teenage star Lamine Yamal almost pulled Barca level, but Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos managed to push his curling effort against the post and out. It was no surprise when the Catalans did equalise that it was Raphinha who was the man to score. He cleverly shifted his body weight to escape a defender and slipped the ball home with a low finish. Relentless Raphinha Yamal sent another shot over, and after Sevilla fans whistled him, he goaded them to keep doing so. Although the 19-year-old did not score himself, he did create Raphinha's next two goals after the break. Flick said his team improved in the second half and gave the ball away left. "It was a difficult game, especially in the first half... we also gave away the ball too easily a lot, that's not usually our level and our standard, and in the second half it was like that," said Flick. Early in the second period, Yamal crossed, and Raphinha headed home to put Barca in front. Arguably his best finish was yet to come, with Yamal sending Raphinha through, for the Brazilian to dink the ball over the goalkeeper. Barca missed several chances to extend their lead, with Anthony Gordon getting his feet wrong and a Dani Olmo free-kick beaten away. Nevertheless, Barca claimed an eighth win from eight games across all competitions this season, as they continue setting the pace in the Spanish top flight.

Raphinha scores a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to keep a 100% La Liga record. Read match reaction from Hansi Flick and key highlights here.

Raphinha hat-trick powers Barcelona to 3-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga

Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an end on Saturday (Sep 19) as Brighton &amp; Hove Albion stunned the champions with a 3-0 win at home. Arsenal had won all seven of their matches across competitions this season, including their first four league games. However, they struggled against a Brighton side celebrating its 125th anniversary.&nbsp;Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a low shot that went in off the post. Brighton then doubled their lead through Charalampos Kostoulas, who finished a counter-attack with a similar effort.&nbsp;Arsenal failed to create a strong response after the break, as Chema Andres made it 3-0 with a close-range header as Brighton continued to put pressure on the visitors. The win moved Brighton up to third place, while Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season.<h3>Spurs’ struggles continue</h3>Tottenham Hotspur are still waiting for their first Premier League win after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa at home.&nbsp;Villa took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Johan Manzambi scored after Tottenham were briefly down to 10 men as Micky van de Ven received treatment for a cut on his face.&nbsp;Nicolas Jackson doubled Villa’s lead in the 67th minute before Emi Buendia produced a superb long-range strike to make it 3-0. Tottenham responded late through Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke, but their comeback was not enough.&nbsp;The result gave Villa their first league win of the season. Tottenham, meanwhile, have suffered three defeats and recorded two draws from their opening five league matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-is-proud-of-them-pm-modi-extends-best-wishes-to-indian-athletes-at-asian-games-2026-1789832304660">‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026</a><h3>Newcastle hold on</h3>Newcastle United beat promoted Hull City 2-1 to hand Hull their first league defeat of the season.&nbsp;Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored within the opening seven minutes to put Newcastle 2-0 ahead. Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull after the break, but Newcastle held on for all three points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-begin-in-aichi-nagoya-as-manu-and-pawan-lead-indian-contingent-1789820537840">Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent</a><h3>Everton secure hard-fought victory against Ipswich</h3>Everton maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the match as Everton moved into the Premier League’s top five.

Brighton delivered the shock of the day by beating defending champions Arsenal 3-0 and ending their perfect start. Tottenham remained without a win after a 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa, while Everton and Newcastle secured three points.

Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an end on Saturday (Sep 19) as Brighton & Hove Albion stunned the champions with a 3-0 win at home. Arsenal had won all seven of their matches across competitions this season, including their first four league games. However, they struggled against a Brighton side celebrating its 125th anniversary. Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a low shot that went in off the post. Brighton then doubled their lead through Charalampos Kostoulas, who finished a counter-attack with a similar effort. Arsenal failed to create a strong response after the break, as Chema Andres made it 3-0 with a close-range header as Brighton continued to put pressure on the visitors. The win moved Brighton up to third place, while Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season. Spurs’ struggles continue Tottenham Hotspur are still waiting for their first Premier League win after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa at home. Villa took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Johan Manzambi scored after Tottenham were briefly down to 10 men as Micky van de Ven received treatment for a cut on his face. Nicolas Jackson doubled Villa’s lead in the 67th minute before Emi Buendia produced a superb long-range strike to make it 3-0. Tottenham responded late through Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke, but their comeback was not enough. The result gave Villa their first league win of the season. Tottenham, meanwhile, have suffered three defeats and recorded two draws from their opening five league matches. Also Read - ‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026 Newcastle hold on Newcastle United beat promoted Hull City 2-1 to hand Hull their first league defeat of the season. Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored within the opening seven minutes to put Newcastle 2-0 ahead. Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull after the break, but Newcastle held on for all three points. Also Read - Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent Everton secure hard-fought victory against Ipswich Everton maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the match as Everton moved into the Premier League’s top five.

Brighton delivered the shock of the day by beating defending champions Arsenal 3-0 and ending their perfect start. Tottenham remained without a win after a 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa, while Everton and Newcastle secured three points.

Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne's Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It's the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions.&nbsp;Kane’s double means he now has scored 156 goals in 156 games for Bayern in domestic and international games combined — an unparalleled statistic.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-returns-to-portugal-squad-for-nations-league-under-new-coach-1789736820269">Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach</a>&nbsp;"I'm very proud to reach 101 Bundesliga goals," Kane told Sky Germany. "In the short time I've been here, I've loved every second of it. When I'm playing with these players - Michael (Olise), Luis (Diaz) and Jamal (Musiala), I'm going to get chances.&nbsp;"To have more goals than games is obviously a great stat to have," he added.&nbsp;When asked about his Bayern contract, which expires at the end of the season, and whether he'll still be at the club when the Champions League final returns to Munich in 2028, Kane said: "I'm extremely happy here.&nbsp;"The talks are ongoing and they'll be ongoing for the near future. You can see the way I'm playing and the way I connect with the fans.&nbsp;"Munich in 2028? Maybe. It'll be a special one."&nbsp;Despite Kane's record-breaking exploits, Michael Olise was the main attraction in Munich with the France star scoring a fine hat-trick against the winless Bundesliga strugglers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wearing a special kit to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest, it was clear that Bayern were in party mood from the start. They took the lead in the 18th minute with an explosive opener by Jamal Musiala. Alphonso Davies cut the ball back to Musiala on the edge of the box, and the German let fly with a bullet shot.&nbsp;Kane's moment arrived in the 39th minute from the penalty spot after Olise was tripped. Kane slammed home the spot-kick for his milestone strike.<h2>Munich rise to Kane, Olise</h2>Bayern quickly turned two into three before half-time through a fine first-time strike by Olise, who stylishly caressed his shot into the top corner from the edge of the box — but the best from Olise was yet to come. An early second-half flurry forced Manuel Neuer into two saves in quick succession. The first saw him deny a golden chance for Janik Haberer, whose miss was as good as it got for the visitors.&nbsp;Union went 4-0 down in the 54th minute when Olise was allowed to pick out Kane with a sumptuous cross from the right, inviting Kane to glance in his second of the night.&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Ismael Saibari just after the hour and within seven minutes he scored his first Bayern goal. Davies found the Morocco star, who shrugged off his marker and thumped in Bayern's fifth.&nbsp;Olise added his second of the night three minutes later to make it six, rounding Ronnow and sending his shot in off the near post. The Frenchman secured his hat-trick another three minutes later bending in a stunning shot from outside the box.

Harry Kane became the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 games as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne's Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It's the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions. Kane’s double means he now has scored 156 goals in 156 games for Bayern in domestic and international games combined — an unparalleled statistic. Also read| Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach "I'm very proud to reach 101 Bundesliga goals," Kane told Sky Germany. "In the short time I've been here, I've loved every second of it. When I'm playing with these players - Michael (Olise), Luis (Diaz) and Jamal (Musiala), I'm going to get chances. "To have more goals than games is obviously a great stat to have," he added. When asked about his Bayern contract, which expires at the end of the season, and whether he'll still be at the club when the Champions League final returns to Munich in 2028, Kane said: "I'm extremely happy here. "The talks are ongoing and they'll be ongoing for the near future. You can see the way I'm playing and the way I connect with the fans. "Munich in 2028? Maybe. It'll be a special one." Despite Kane's record-breaking exploits, Michael Olise was the main attraction in Munich with the France star scoring a fine hat-trick against the winless Bundesliga strugglers. Wearing a special kit to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest, it was clear that Bayern were in party mood from the start. They took the lead in the 18th minute with an explosive opener by Jamal Musiala. Alphonso Davies cut the ball back to Musiala on the edge of the box, and the German let fly with a bullet shot. Kane's moment arrived in the 39th minute from the penalty spot after Olise was tripped. Kane slammed home the spot-kick for his milestone strike. Munich rise to Kane, Olise Bayern quickly turned two into three before half-time through a fine first-time strike by Olise, who stylishly caressed his shot into the top corner from the edge of the box — but the best from Olise was yet to come. An early second-half flurry forced Manuel Neuer into two saves in quick succession. The first saw him deny a golden chance for Janik Haberer, whose miss was as good as it got for the visitors. Union went 4-0 down in the 54th minute when Olise was allowed to pick out Kane with a sumptuous cross from the right, inviting Kane to glance in his second of the night. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Ismael Saibari just after the hour and within seven minutes he scored his first Bayern goal. Davies found the Morocco star, who shrugged off his marker and thumped in Bayern's fifth. Olise added his second of the night three minutes later to make it six, rounding Ronnow and sending his shot in off the near post. The Frenchman secured his hat-trick another three minutes later bending in a stunning shot from outside the box.

Harry Kane became the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 games as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane breaks Bundesliga record for fastest 100 goals as Bayern thrash Union Berlin

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches as new head coach Jorge Jesus included the 41-year-old captain in his first team selection on Friday (Sep 18). Ronaldo had previously said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last, but he has not confirmed when he will retire from international football. He will turn 43 by the time the 2028 European Championship takes place.&nbsp;This is Jesus’ first squad since taking over from Roberto Martinez, who left his position after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;Jesus knows Ronaldo well, having coached him at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and the pair helped the club win the league last season. The 72-year-old manager has also worked with Portuguese giants Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. &nbsp;&nbsp;Ronaldo remains the highest goalscorer in men’s international football, with 146 goals and also played a key role in Portugal’s Euro 2016 triumph. The forward is now close to reaching 1,000 goals in his career, having scored 979 so far.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-cannot-bowl-10-overs-gautam-gambhir-reveals-clear-plan-for-hardik-pandya-s-india-return-1789734043605">'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return</a>

Jesus believes Ronaldo is more likely to reach the milestone with Al-Nassr than Portugal and also made it clear that Ronaldo’s reputation will not guarantee him a starting spot.&nbsp;“I think he’s more likely to score his thousandth goal for Al-Nassr than for the Portuguese national team,” Jesus said.&nbsp;“All the called-up players are at my disposal. If he performs well, he plays. If he doesn’t perform well, he doesn’t play. That’s how I treat everyone”, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-stars-as-india-thump-japan-by-8-wickets-to-book-semis-berth-1789720788288">Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets for semis spot</a>&nbsp;However, Jesus admitted that Ronaldo’s achievements give him a unique status.&nbsp;“Now, does Cris have a different status? Yes. His career is different. He has five Ballon d’Or awards, but does that influence my decisions? No. It doesn’t influence anything, zero, but he is different from the others,” he concluded. &nbsp;Portugal will face Wales at home on Sep 24, before travelling to Norway on Sep 27 and Denmark on Oct 1. They will host Norway on Oct 4.

The 41-year-old remains part of Portugal’s plans for the UEFA Nations League, despite previously stating that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches as new head coach Jorge Jesus included the 41-year-old captain in his first team selection on Friday (Sep 18). Ronaldo had previously said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last, but he has not confirmed when he will retire from international football. He will turn 43 by the time the 2028 European Championship takes place. This is Jesus’ first squad since taking over from Roberto Martinez, who left his position after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jesus knows Ronaldo well, having coached him at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and the pair helped the club win the league last season. The 72-year-old manager has also worked with Portuguese giants Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. Ronaldo remains the highest goalscorer in men’s international football, with 146 goals and also played a key role in Portugal’s Euro 2016 triumph. The forward is now close to reaching 1,000 goals in his career, having scored 979 so far. Also Read - 'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return

The 41-year-old remains part of Portugal’s plans for the UEFA Nations League, despite previously stating that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach

England coach Thomas Tuchel has spoken once again on his tactics in the loss against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026. England, hoping to make their first FIFA World Cup Final appearance since 1966, lost the match 2-1 despite being ahead until the 85th minute. Tuchel defended his substitutions, in which he brought in defenders in place of forward players, which was seen as defensive and could not help England save the match. England finished third in the tournament with Tuchel's contract extended until Euro 2028.<h2>Tuchel speaks on tactics against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026</h2>“You can try to kill me here. But it’s my scar, it’s not your scar,” Tuchel said in a documentary on the England app. “No one is more hurt than me, no one wanted it more. They can endlessly torture you and think: ‘If I had done different substitutions, then we would have won the match.’ You just don’t know it.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-batter-rizwan-moves-to-court-after-being-questioned-by-cyber-crime-agency-1789618597573">Pak batter Rizwan moves to court after being questioned by cyber crime agency</a>“Of course you could [have made attacking changes]. No one knows what would have happened. We could have done it and maybe lost 2‑1 and could have gone: ‘Is he crazy? He finished the game against Norway with a back five, why didn’t he finish the game with five?’ I think from what I saw and the experience, the information and the level of craziness Argentina put in – change after change after change, it was just one offensive change after the other. That was my solution to the problem.“That’s what the intervention of a coach is. I try to help, you don’t implement anything for your ego or whatever. You just try to help.”<h2>What changes Tuchel had made in the Argentina game</h2>After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes after 10 minutes, replacing Reece James (defender) with Dan Burn (defender) and midfielder Declan Rice with defender Nico O'Reilly. The changes backfired as Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez scored the winner two minutes into injury time.Tuchel then tried to wrestle back into the game, replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England coach Thomas Tuchel defended his late defensive substitutions in their 2026 World Cup loss to Argentina, stating no one was more hurt by the result and he acted purely to help the team.

England coach Thomas Tuchel has spoken once again on his tactics in the loss against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026. England, hoping to make their first FIFA World Cup Final appearance since 1966, lost the match 2-1 despite being ahead until the 85th minute. Tuchel defended his substitutions, in which he brought in defenders in place of forward players, which was seen as defensive and could not help England save the match. England finished third in the tournament with Tuchel's contract extended until Euro 2028. Tuchel speaks on tactics against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 “You can try to kill me here. But it’s my scar, it’s not your scar,” Tuchel said in a documentary on the England app. “No one is more hurt than me, no one wanted it more. They can endlessly torture you and think: ‘If I had done different substitutions, then we would have won the match.’ You just don’t know it. Also Read - Pak batter Rizwan moves to court after being questioned by cyber crime agency “Of course you could [have made attacking changes]. No one knows what would have happened. We could have done it and maybe lost 2‑1 and could have gone: ‘Is he crazy? He finished the game against Norway with a back five, why didn’t he finish the game with five?’ I think from what I saw and the experience, the information and the level of craziness Argentina put in – change after change after change, it was just one offensive change after the other. That was my solution to the problem. “That’s what the intervention of a coach is. I try to help, you don’t implement anything for your ego or whatever. You just try to help.” What changes Tuchel had made in the Argentina game After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes after 10 minutes, replacing Reece James (defender) with Dan Burn (defender) and midfielder Declan Rice with defender Nico O'Reilly. The changes backfired as Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez scored the winner two minutes into injury time. Tuchel then tried to wrestle back into the game, replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England coach Thomas Tuchel defended his late defensive substitutions in their 2026 World Cup loss to Argentina, stating no one was more hurt by the result and he acted purely to help the team.

'They can endlessly torture you:' England coach Tuchel stands by substitutions against Argentina in FIFA World Cup semis

Argentina's great Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of favourites Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, said fellow Argentine and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone. Messi captained Argentina to the final of the concluded FIFA World Cup in North America in July this year, but failed to help them cross the winning line. Though he and his team finished runners-up, Messi’s individual brilliance at 39 was short of breathtaking. In what was his last World Cup, Messi scored eight goals, the most he has scored in a single edition, and assisted four times to inspire his team to back-to-back finals.&nbsp;Truly impressed with Messi’s inspirational performance at the 48-team tournament, Simeone, who was in attendance for most of Argentina’s World Cup, backed Messi to take home his record ninth Ballon d’Or.&nbsp;While both Mbappe and Yamal have vouched for themselves, arguing why they were the best of the two and deserve to win the Ballon d’Or this year, Simeone said there is no doubt in his mind that Messi stands a better chance than the two superstars.&nbsp;“Messi, without a doubt,” Simeone told reporters ahead of Atletico’s La Liga match against Osasuna. “After the World Cup he had, at the age he is, no doubt at all. Messi.”&nbsp;For the record, Messi had the best World Cup in North America. After scoring six goals alone in the group stage games, including his maiden World Cup hat-trick, Messi scored twice in the knockouts before assisting twice in the crucial semifinal against England at Mexico’s Estadio Azteca. His late setup helped Argentina come from 1-0 behind to beat England 2-1 and cruise into the all-important final against Spain.&nbsp;In the final in New Jersey, neither Messi nor Argentina could do anything as Spain played perhaps “the perfect football” and scored an extra-time winner to become the world champions for the second time.&nbsp;Messi announced his international retirement on August 31 this year, days after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away. The Argentina Football Association (AFA), however, has named him in Argentina’s squad for three friendlies, but confirmed that his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/messi-set-to-play-in-farewell-match-on-october-6-in-argentina-vs-benin-friendly-1789526960174">farewell appearance</a> will be against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires. While Argentina will first face Bolivia in Córdoba on September 30 and Burkina Faso in Buenos Aires on October 3, Messi will feature only in the October 6 fixture, which will serve as his official farewell.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London, when the winner will be announced.

Diego Simeone backs 39-year-old Lionel Messi to win his ninth Ballon d'Or over Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after his 2026 World Cup run.

Argentina's great Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of favourites Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, said fellow Argentine and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone. Messi captained Argentina to the final of the concluded FIFA World Cup in North America in July this year, but failed to help them cross the winning line. Though he and his team finished runners-up, Messi’s individual brilliance at 39 was short of breathtaking. In what was his last World Cup, Messi scored eight goals, the most he has scored in a single edition, and assisted four times to inspire his team to back-to-back finals. Truly impressed with Messi’s inspirational performance at the 48-team tournament, Simeone, who was in attendance for most of Argentina’s World Cup, backed Messi to take home his record ninth Ballon d’Or. While both Mbappe and Yamal have vouched for themselves, arguing why they were the best of the two and deserve to win the Ballon d’Or this year, Simeone said there is no doubt in his mind that Messi stands a better chance than the two superstars. “Messi, without a doubt,” Simeone told reporters ahead of Atletico’s La Liga match against Osasuna. “After the World Cup he had, at the age he is, no doubt at all. Messi.” For the record, Messi had the best World Cup in North America. After scoring six goals alone in the group stage games, including his maiden World Cup hat-trick, Messi scored twice in the knockouts before assisting twice in the crucial semifinal against England at Mexico’s Estadio Azteca. His late setup helped Argentina come from 1-0 behind to beat England 2-1 and cruise into the all-important final against Spain. In the final in New Jersey, neither Messi nor Argentina could do anything as Spain played perhaps “the perfect football” and scored an extra-time winner to become the world champions for the second time. Messi announced his international retirement on August 31 this year, days after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away. The Argentina Football Association (AFA), however, has named him in Argentina’s squad for three friendlies, but confirmed that his farewell appearance will be against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires. While Argentina will first face Bolivia in Córdoba on September 30 and Burkina Faso in Buenos Aires on October 3, Messi will feature only in the October 6 fixture, which will serve as his official farewell. Meanwhile, the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London, when the winner will be announced.

Diego Simeone backs 39-year-old Lionel Messi to win his ninth Ballon d'Or over Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after his 2026 World Cup run.

Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or over Mbappe and Yamal, says Diego Simeone

Raheem Sterling, the former England winger, has pleaded guilty to a dangerous driving charge involving a crash in his Lamborghini on May 28. Sterling, who has played for Chelsea, Manchester City, and most recently Feyenoord, was arrested following the single-vehicle collision and has been disqualified from driving until November 25 while awaiting sentencing. He heard the charges before Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (Sep 15), which involved driving recklessly on the M25 and M3 motorways and possession of nitrous oxide gas (known as 'laughing gas') for wrongful inhalation, as well as failing to provide a specimen. Police body-cam footage of him sitting in the car while being questioned and arrested has also surfaced.<h2>Raheem Sterling Reckless Driving Case Timeline</h2>The former England footballer was reported by a concerned motorist while driving on the southbound carriageway of the M3 motorway on May 28. He was arrested and later released. Dashcam footage provided by a witness showed Sterling's car swerving across the road.

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Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court, as reported by The Guardian, that one witness had "genuine concerns the driver might kill someone" and described the footballer's driving as "absolutely horrendous."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/messi-set-to-play-in-farewell-match-on-october-6-in-argentina-vs-benin-friendly-1789526960174">Messi set to play in farewell match on October 6 in Argentina vs Benin friendly</a>"As she moved past the vehicle she thought the airbag had been deployed, it was a large white deflated balloon,” Jones said. “She had no idea if the driver could see ahead."<h2>What next for Sterling?</h2>The England footballer now awaits a decision in his case and he could face up to 24 months in prison. A sentence of 12 to 18 months is more likely which eventually could end up being suspended. Sterling has 20 goals in 82 appearances for England. Throughout his club career, he scored 91 goals in 225 matches for Manchester City, winning four Premier League titles, and has also played for Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Feyenoord.

Former England winger Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini on May 28. Awaiting sentencing on Nov 25, he faces up to 24 months in prison.

Raheem Sterling, the former England winger, has pleaded guilty to a dangerous driving charge involving a crash in his Lamborghini on May 28. Sterling, who has played for Chelsea, Manchester City, and most recently Feyenoord, was arrested following the single-vehicle collision and has been disqualified from driving until November 25 while awaiting sentencing. He heard the charges before Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (Sep 15), which involved driving recklessly on the M25 and M3 motorways and possession of nitrous oxide gas (known as 'laughing gas') for wrongful inhalation, as well as failing to provide a specimen. Police body-cam footage of him sitting in the car while being questioned and arrested has also surfaced. Raheem Sterling Reckless Driving Case Timeline The former England footballer was reported by a concerned motorist while driving on the southbound carriageway of the M3 motorway on May 28. He was arrested and later released. Dashcam footage provided by a witness showed Sterling's car swerving across the road.

Former England winger Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini on May 28. Awaiting sentencing on Nov 25, he faces up to 24 months in prison.

Ex-England footballer Raheem Sterling pleads guilty in reckless driving and crashing his Lamborghini

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