Football news for 30 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
30 September 2026
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Matches
Hammarby end Rangers' Europa Cup run with 5-0 aggregate win
Hammarby beat Rangers 3-0 at Broadwood Stadium, completing a 5-0 aggregate rout to reach the next round of the Europa Cup.
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Football
Etihad Weighs Legal Action Against Premier League
Manchester City's shirt sponsor rejects any implication of wrongdoing after the club was found guilty of financial rule breaches, and seeks legal advice.
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Matches
Williamson Penalty Gaffe Costs Arsenal Win Over Paris FC
Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead as Leah Williamson conceded a late penalty, letting Paris FC snatch a 2-2 draw in the Women's Champions League.
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Football
Rui Pinto: Infantino knew of City breaches since 2014
The hacker behind Football Leaks claims Gianni Infantino, then UEFA's secretary-general, knew of Manchester City's financial irregularities and helped limit the fallout.
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Transfers
Alejandro Balde: Liverpool, Chelsea, Milan eye January move
Balde has fallen out of favor at Barcelona this season, and Liverpool, Chelsea, AC Milan and PSG are all weighing a January move for the left-back.
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Matches
Hapoel Beer-Sheva fans barred from AZ Europa League tie
Alkmaar authorities cite a 'very high risk' geopolitical context in banning away fans from the October 15 Europa League fixture at AFAS Stadion.
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Interviews
Tuchel: No Direct Replacement for Harry Kane
England's captain scored his 87th international goal in a 2-0 win over Czechia, prompting Tuchel to say the search for a successor is over.
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Football
Swiss FA Withdraws Support for Infantino's Fifa Bid
The Swiss Football Association says it can no longer back Gianni Infantino for Fifa president, citing unanswered questions on governance and transparency.
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Interviews
Jorge Jesus: Ronaldo May Again Start on Bench vs Denmark
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo's involvement against Denmark depends on the match, a day after benching him for all 90 minutes versus Norway.
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Football
Maksim Mitrofanov Re-Elected RFU General Secretary
The Russian Football Union's executive committee has extended Mitrofanov's term to 2030, days after Russia beat Iran 2:0 in a friendly in Kazan.
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Injuries
Lazio: Gudmundsson dislocates shoulder, Cataldi injured too
Albert Gudmundsson suffered a dislocated left shoulder on Iceland duty and Danilo Cataldi has a new muscle issue, adding to Gattuso's treatment-room list.
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Transfers
Agüero's 2011 Man City move under scrutiny
Man City's guilty verdict over financial rule breaches has revived questions about how Sergio Agüero left Atlético Madrid for the Etihad instead of Real Madrid in 2011.
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Football
Matvey Safonov challenges child support law in court
Russia's Constitutional Court will hold an open hearing on 8 October 2026 into PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov's complaint over child maintenance rules.
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Interviews
Hallgrimsson: 'Lies' told over Bazunu's Israel exit
Ireland's manager denies a squad rift over Gavin Bazunu skipping the Israel game, confirming Sunday's rematch in Serbia will go ahead behind closed doors.
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Football
Fulham's Arbeloa Charged by FA Over Referee Remarks
The FA charged Alvaro Arbeloa with misconduct after he questioned officials' integrity following Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
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Football
IFR Warns It Could Strip Manchester City's Owners
Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan says the body can assess owners' suitability after Man City were found guilty on 115 financial breach charges.
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Injuries
Nico Schlotterbeck injured in Germany training
The Dortmund defender twisted his right ankle before Thursday's Nations League clash with Serbia, clouding Jürgen Klopp's winless start as Germany coach.
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Transfers
Guillermo Abascal Takes Charge of Yverdon Sport
The former Spartak Moscow coach has been appointed manager of Swiss Challenge League side Yverdon, replacing the sacked Martin Andermatt.
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Transfers
Chris Smalling Nears FC Porto Move
The free-agent English defender, 36, underwent medical examinations in Porto as the club closes in on a one-year deal with an option for a further season.
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Transfers
Pato-led consortium completes Northampton Town takeover
Sports Alpha Capital, backed by former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato, has taken 70% ownership of Northampton Town, leaving the League Two club debt-free.
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Injuries
Man Utd's Injury List Grows to Six Before Spurs Clash
Noussair Mazraoui limped off with Morocco, joining Bruno Fernandes and four other Manchester United players sidelined ahead of the Tottenham game.
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Matches
Viktor Gyokeres Set to Start for Sweden Despite Injury Scare
Gyokeres left the pitch bloodied but Potter confirms he'll play on for Sweden after scoring twice in two games, now the team's undisputed first-choice striker.
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Interviews
Ronaldo and Jesus resolve Portugal dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus have made peace after the forward's benching against Norway sparked tension in the Portugal squad.
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Injuries
Grimaldo forced out of Spain squad with thigh injury
Alejandro Grimaldo will miss Spain's final two Nations League fixtures after a thigh injury in the warm-up before the Croatia win; Fran García replaces him.
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