Football news for 30 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
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30 September 2026
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Matches
Ireland Rout Israel 3-0 Amid Handshake Boycott
Parrott, Idah and Moylan scored as Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in the Nations League, with players skipping the pre-match handshake and pennant exchange.
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Transfers
Bordeaux sold for €1 to Park Bench
English investment fund Park Bench has agreed to buy six-time champions Bordeaux from Gérard Lopez for a symbolic €1, taking on the club's debts.
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Golovin Scores Twice as Russia Beat Iran 2:0
Golovin's brace earned an 8.3 Goal Index rating in Kazan as Tyukavin's agent and Glushenkov also weighed in on Russia's friendly win.
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Transfers
Bayern Munich plan Michael Olise deal until 2032
Bayern are set to offer Olise a contract until 2032 worth about €25m a year, though he wants a release clause as Liverpool and Real Madrid circle.
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Football
Cristian Romero Named Argentina Captain After Messi
Lionel Scaloni confirmed Cristian Romero as Argentina's new captain, with Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez as his deputies, following Messi's retirement.
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Football
Botev Plovdiv President Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead
Iliyan Filipov, president of Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv, was killed by a gunshot to the head while walking home after a match; police are hunting a suspect.
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Matches
Netherlands face Greece in Nations League finale
Oranje wrap up their Nations League group on Thursday in Thessaloniki, chasing another win over a Greek side they've beaten nine of eleven times.
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Matches
Modric thanks Spain fans as Bilic slams Croatia display
Yamal and Williams starred in Spain's 4-1 win over Croatia, but the night was marked by Modric's ovation and Bilic's blunt criticism of his team.
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Interviews
Dan Friedkin: "A Great Moment" for Roma
At the ECA assembly in Copenhagen, Roma's owner celebrated the club's stadium progress and Serie A lead, drawing praise from rival executives.
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Football
John Stones convicted over speeding while away at World Cup
The Inter Milan defender was fined £1,052 and given four penalty points after missing a police letter while on England duty and later moving to Italy.
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Football
Manchester City Found Guilty on All Premier League Charges
An independent panel ruled City used sham contracts for nine years to boost income by over £900m; the club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
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Football
Ferran Soriano's Video Message Sparks AI Deepfake Doubts
Manchester City's CEO defended the club against Premier League charges in a video where viewers noticed he never blinked, fueling AI-manipulation suspicions.
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Football
Malagò faces commissioner threat despite FIGC re-election
Malagò won nearly 70% of the vote in June, but CONI lawyers say a technicality could still trigger commissioner rule over the FIGC.
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Results
England beat 10-man Czech Republic in Nations League
Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England won 2:0 in Prague after Pavel Šulc's early red card for the hosts.
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Matches
Lamine Yamal scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 4:1
Yamal struck inside two minutes and added another in the second half, becoming the first player in 106 years of Spain's history to score early in consecutive games.
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Football
Manchester City found guilty on all charges by Premier League panel
An independent commission ruled Manchester City breached financial rules over nine seasons; the club says it is disappointed and will contest the verdict.
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Football
Real Madrid Move Toward Rejoining European Football Clubs
Al-Khelaifi says Real Madrid are returning to EFC after their Super League exit, as Barcelona formally rejoins the body in Copenhagen.
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Matches
USMNT Brawl Overshadows 4-2 Win Over Chile
A post-match scuffle erupted after the USA beat Chile 4-2, with Tyler Adams held back and Pochettino stepping in to separate players.
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Transfers
Cavan Sullivan's Manchester City move still on track
Fabrizio Romano says reports of a collapse are false: the 17-year-old's deal to join City after turning 18 remains in place despite City's rules-related risks.
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Interviews
Tuchel: England Deserved Win After Sulc Red Card
Tuchel says England became clear favourites once Czechia's Sulc was sent off, praising Alexander-Arnold's assist in the 2-0 Nations League win.
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Football
Gil Vicente Rebuilds Squad Under Luís Pinto
After banking a club-record €40m in sales, Gil Vicente enter the new season with a reshaped squad as Pinto searches for fresh leadership.
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Matches
Alexander-Arnold Repays Tuchel's Trust With Assist
Starting for England for the first time in nearly two years, Trent Alexander-Arnold set up Anthony Gordon's goal in a 1-0 Nations League win over Czechia.
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Transfers
Beşiktaş's Tiknaz Triggers €500,000 Add-On Clause
Demir Tiknaz's move to Beşiktaş rises to €7.5m after he reached three caps for Turkey, hitting the bonus target set in his January transfer.
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Matches
Mexico Face Peru in Friendly Before World Cup Push
Mexico host Peru in a friendly at Red Bull Arena, arriving unbeaten atop their World Cup qualifying group with nine points from three matches.
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