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Football Regulator Chair Vows to Quit if Facing Political Pressure over Manchester City | Football Politics

October 13, 2026October 14, 2026grace

David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has pledged to step down if politicians attempt to influence the response to any finding that Manchester City violated Premier League financial regulations during a nine-year period. He stressed that both he and the organisation operate with complete independence. If the ruling of an independent commission […]

North Macedonia vs Scotland: Crucial Nations League Questions Facing Sebastien Pocognoli

October 1, 2026October 2, 2026grace

A decision that should be considerably easier is handing Kieron Bowie another place in the starting line-up. The Sassuolo forward’s first start for Scotland lasted only a little over 10 minutes, as he was withdrawn to allow Welsh to reinforce the defence. Bowie and Oli McBurnie displayed encouraging chemistry during their brief spell together in […]

Scottish Football Podcast – What’s Really Going On at Celtic, and Is Scotland Facing a Goalkeeping Crisis?

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026grace

Scotland’s loss to Switzerland has raised several concerns for Sebastian Pocognoli and his squad. Has Angus Gunn faced excessive criticism, are the team’s defensive weaknesses becoming more serious, and where will the goals come from? Andy Burke, Mark Atkinson and Cammy Bell discuss the key issues confronting Scotland before their important fixtures against North Macedonia […]

Nations League: Why Is Northern Ireland Facing Ukraine in Slovakia?

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026grace

Northern Ireland will face Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, 2 October at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia. Ukraine have staged their home fixtures abroad since Russia launched its invasion of the country in February 2022. Matches have been held at venues in nations including the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and […]

Everton’s Deadline-Day Transfer Fiasco Leaves Owners Facing Fan Revolt

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026grace

The Everton Fans’ Forum released a detailed statement strongly criticising the club, arguing that the Toffees were left with a squad lacking sufficient depth in several crucial positions. The group said the outcome of the summer transfer window had raised major concerns among supporters about Everton’s recruitment strategy, preparation and decision-making. It stressed that fans […]

Why Sheffield United Are Facing the High Court and What It Could Mean

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026grace

On Monday, United World said that setting up 1919 Partners LLC was intended to avoid repaying creditors of CSBL. The group also stated that no proposal to clear the outstanding debt had been made since the winding-up order was issued, accusing Rosen and Eltoukhy of attempting to take control of the club without paying for […]

Austin FC youth academy players facing police and FBI probe over alleged peer-on-peer sexual abuse

July 25, 2026grace

Law enforcement authorities in Austin, including the local police and federal agents, are investigating multiple youth players within the Austin FC academy setup following claims of sexual misconduct within the club’s development system. Several individuals, who requested anonymity due to the delicate nature of the probe, stated the inquiry focuses on alleged conduct between academy […]

2026 World Cup: Why Erling Haaland is the player everyone fears facing as Norway write history

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026grace

Hours before the match began, a massive crowd of Norwegian fans had already assembled outside the arena, many wearing Viking headgear, brandishing oversized crimson banners, and belting out chants that have become a signature soundtrack of this tournament. There was a surge of anticipation, as expected, but also a deeper sentiment—conviction. A steady faith that […]