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Pochettino: City Fans 'Lived Through an Era of Deception'
Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT head coach and former Tottenham, Chelsea, and Southampton manager, has accused the Premier League's regulatory system of failing to deliver a proportionate punishment for what he called 'a period of deception' in the Manchester City case.
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The Quiet Wall: Why Manchester City's Verdict Cannot Travel to CAS
The Premier League's process is private contractual arbitration, not a decision by a sports governing body. That is why the Court of Arbitration for Sport has no jurisdiction over the Manchester City verdict — and why any appeal will be heard inside the league's own procedural walls.
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Analysis
Odegaard Down, Arsenal's Build-Up in Question: Reading the Silva Tackle Beyond the Moment
An ankle injury, a public rebuke, and the question Arsenal cannot avoid: who carries the structure when the captain is unavailable?
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Mancini Acknowledges 'Double' Contract at Manchester City, Says 'It Isn't My Problem'
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has publicly confirmed a 'double' contract during his 2009–2013 Etihad tenure, dismissing the arrangement as 'not my problem' while the Premier League's 115-charge case against the club remains open.
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Nations League: Olise's late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey
France edged Belgium thanks to a late goal from Michael Olise in UEFA Nations League action, while Italy delivered a heavy defeat to Turkey.
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Match Result
Northern Ireland held to frustrating goalless draw with Hungary
Northern Ireland and Hungary played out a 0-0 draw, with the result frustrating Michael O'Neill's side who failed to capitalize on home advantage.
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Pochettino laments Man City verdict, struggles to find just punishment for 'period of deception'
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino publicly criticised the verdict in Manchester City's 115 charges case, saying he struggles to identify a punishment that fits what he described as a 'period of deception'.
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Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans 'lived through an era of deception'
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino commented on the Manchester City verdict, saying supporters 'lived through an era of deception' regarding the club's past conduct.
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Match Incident
Frattesi happy to be back scoring for Italy, amused by Kayode's towel celebration
Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi said he was relieved to score for Italy again after a long drought and admitted he was confused by teammate Kayode's towel celebration.
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Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of Norwich City majority shareholder Delia Smith, dies aged 85
Michael Wynn-Jones, the husband of Delia Smith and joint majority shareholder of Norwich City, has died at the age of 85.
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Pocognoli wants 'happy' Gilmour to drive Scotland's Nations League push
New Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli says unlocking Billy Gilmour's best form is central to his plans, and the midfielder has responded positively to the coaching change ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures.
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Match Result
Nations League: Turkiye 1-4 Italy — Azzurri cruise to emphatic away win
Italy thrashed Turkiye 4-1 away in the Nations League, delivering a dominant performance that highlights the Azzurri's resurgence under their current setup.
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Manchester City chief Soriano maintains club's innocence as Premier League rivals push for verdict to be published
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has reiterated the club's innocence in the long-running Premier League financial fair play case, as rival clubs urge the independent commission to publish its verdict.
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Official: AC Milan confirm 2025-26 revenue and net loss
AC Milan have officially confirmed their financial results for the 2025-26 season, reporting both total revenue and a net loss.
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Montella 'did not expect' angry Turkish reaction to 4-1 defeat
Turkey national team coach Vincenzo Montella says he was surprised by the angry reaction in Turkey following a 4-1 defeat, reportedly against Japan.
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Analysis
Tuchel: England were 'a danger to ourselves' in possession
Thomas Tuchel criticised England's ball retention after a recent match, saying they were 'a danger to ourselves' in possession while playing down defensive concerns.
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Bastoni: 'I am in debt with the Italian people, we hit rock bottom'
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has expressed deep remorse and a sense of duty to Italian fans following the national team's latest low point.
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Manchester City CEO 'defiant' over Premier League financial charges
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has adopted a defiant stance regarding the 115+ charges brought by the Premier League alleging breaches of financial rules.
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Mancini: 'Italy played well, Raspadori had a knock, now for France'
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini praised his team's performance and provided a fitness update on forward Giacomo Raspadori, who suffered a knock, ahead of their next match against France.
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Media Report
Man City chief Ferran Soriano declines to answer questions on 115 charges
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano refused to answer questions about the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches at a recent media appearance.
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Man City CEO says legal fight with Premier League could take years
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has stated that the club's legal battle against the Premier League over the 115 charges could take years to conclude, amid reports a decision is imminent.
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Pio Esposito: A family affair for Italy as Azzurri enjoy their football
Italy international Pio Esposito discusses his rise with the Azzurri, framing his call-up as a family affair while the squad expresses renewed enjoyment under their current setup.
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Match Preview
Tuchel resists lineup changes for England vs Czechia despite defensive lapses
Thomas Tuchel is set to keep faith with the same England side that conceded defensive errors, opting against changes for the Nations League clash with Czechia, with Spain looming next.
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Team News
Scale of City's punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility
Barney Ronay argues that while Manchester City's punishment is the central story, the Premier League itself bears responsibility for the circumstances that led to the situation.
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Match Result
Kayode 'didn't expect' to score on Italy debut: 'We wanted to prove ourselves'
Kayode scored on his senior Italy debut, admitting he did not expect to find the net and emphasising the squad's desire to prove themselves.
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Transfer
Steve Parish Closed the Door on Liverpool — Out Loud
Crystal Palace's chairman used a Premier League 'Paper Talk' roundup to publicly reject a £50m move for Ismaila Sarr. With The Athletic reporting Parish is 'raising the roof' for the Senegalese winger and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the statement reads less as a transfer denial than as a declaration of project.
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Analysis
Manchester City Found Guilty: The Tactical Map Guardiola Now Has to Read Differently
A Premier League independent panel has found Manchester City guilty on the majority of financial breach charges, with sanctions to be set in a follow-up hearing. The tactical consequences for Guardiola's squad geometry, weekly risk calculus, and recruitment are already in motion.
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Top Four European Leagues Align in Joint Demand for FIFA Reform
Premier League, Serie A, LaLiga and Bundesliga publish coordinated statement against Infantino's leadership, citing calendar, governance and financial disputes.
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Barcelona Wanted Lautaro. Inter's Refusal Speaks to a Deeper Calculation.
Deco confirmed Barcelona pursued Inter's Lautaro Martinez. What the refusal reveals about Inzaghi's project and the leverage Serie A clubs now hold in negotiations.
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Alaba at Udinese: The Tactical Equation Behind an Unusual Signing
Udinese have signed David Alaba on a free transfer, ending his injury-stalled spell at Real Madrid. The tactical case for the move is real; the injury case is genuine uncertainty.
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Italiano to Istanbul: The Agreement Napoli Couldn't Sign
Vincenzo Italiano leaves Bologna for Besiktas after a reported agreement with Napoli fell through — and the gap at the top of Italian football shows.
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Analysis
Guardiola's Left-Back Calculus: Why Ait-Nouri Is Already Up for Grabs
Manchester United and Juventus are already circling the Manchester City left-back within months of his summer move from Wolves. The arithmetic of Guardiola's system explains why.
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The Bill Comes Due at Old Trafford
Manchester United's seventh straight annual loss sits alongside a £1bn debt, a £63.5m land purchase, and an £8.2m managerial parting. A reckoning the spreadsheets cannot defer.
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