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Atlanta City FC Reveals Identity Before 2028 NWSL Debut

Atlanta City FC and the NWSL
28 September 2026

Atlanta’s incoming NWSL expansion club has officially unveiled the name Atlanta City FC and a red-and-Georgia-peach identity ahead of its 2028 debut. The crest features a phoenix inside a dogwood-inspired circular design.

Atlanta will enter alongside a new Columbus franchise as the NWSL expands to 18 teams in 2028. The club is owned by Arthur Blank’s AMB Sports and Entertainment and developed its identity after several months of research and fan consultation.

Italy Hit Four to Overwhelm Turkey in Bursa

Italy and Turkey
28 September 2026

Italy responded to their opening Nations League defeat by beating Turkey 4-1 in Bursa. Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi and Michael Kayode put Roberto Mancini’s side three goals ahead before half-time, with Francesco Pio Esposito adding the fourth.

Mancini made eight changes from the defeat by Belgium and handed senior starts to several younger players. Turkey briefly responded through Baris Alper Yilmaz, but Italy quickly restored their three-goal advantage and moved onto three group points.

Death Threat Forces Dutch Amateur Match Abandonment

Max Willemse, Hulsel and Nieuw Woensel
27 September 2026

A Dutch fifth-tier match between Hulsel and Nieuw Woensel was abandoned after a spectator allegedly threatened 19-year-old referee Max Willemse with a gun. Willemse stopped the match shortly after half-time and later reported the incident to police.

Hulsel officials immediately removed the spectator and subsequently apologised to Willemse, while confirming the individual would be banned from the ground. The referee said he considered the threat serious but intends to continue officiating future matches.

Olise Strikes Late as France Beat Belgium

France, Belgium and Michael Olise
28 September 2026

Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to give France a 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium in Brussels. The result gave Zinedine Zidane two wins from his opening two competitive matches as France head coach.

France controlled possession but struggled to break down Belgium until substitutes Rayan Cherki and Olise combined late on. The victory moved France to six points at the top of Group One, with Belgium remaining on three.

UEFA Gives Ethan Mbappe Three-Match European Ban

Ethan Mbappe and Lille
28 September 2026

UEFA has suspended Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe for three Champions League matches following his straight red card against Real Betis. The disciplinary ruling relates to an incident in which Mbappe was dismissed for striking defender Natan.

The ban rules Mbappe out against Arsenal, Galatasaray and Bodo/Glimt. The 19-year-old will become eligible for European competition again when Lille host Bayern Munich on 25 November, leaving three league-phase fixtures after his return.

Baha Becomes Barcelona’s Youngest Ever Goalscorer

Mayssa Baha and Barcelona
28 September 2026

Mayssa Baha became Barcelona’s youngest-ever goalscorer at 15 years, eight months and 10 days after scoring in a 2-0 Liga F victory over Logroño. The Moroccan forward surpassed the previous club record held by Vicky Lopez.

Baha reached the milestone in only her third first-team appearance after making her senior debut in August. The La Masia prospect has also represented Morocco at youth level and was the youngest player at the latest Under-17 World Cup.

LAFC Sack Dos Santos After Nine-Game Slump

Marc Dos Santos and LAFC
27 September 2026

LAFC have fired head coach Marc Dos Santos nine months into his first season in charge. The club sit sixth in the Western Conference after winning only one of their past nine matches across all competitions.

General manager John Thorrington announced the dismissal after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at FC Dallas. LAFC have not immediately named a replacement, leaving the club to reset with six regular-season matches remaining and their next game scheduled for 10 October.

Thiare Stuns Miami With 98th-Minute Columbus Winner

Columbus Crew and Inter Miami
27 September 2026

Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 2-1 after Jamal Thiare scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time. Lionel Messi had earlier equalised with a direct free-kick after former Miami striker Josef Martinez opened the scoring from the penalty spot.

Miami substitute Santiago Morales was sent off after receiving two quick yellow cards before Thiare converted a rebound moments later. The victory lifted Columbus to 12th in the Eastern Conference and kept their playoff hopes alive.

Alexander Completes Preston Return as New Manager

Graham Alexander and Preston North End
28 September 2026

Preston North End have appointed Graham Alexander as their new manager, completing his move from League One leaders Bradford City. The former Preston player replaces Paul Heckingbottom with North End second bottom of the Championship after eight matches.

Alexander returns to Deepdale alongside assistant Chris Lucketti after Bradford granted permission for talks last week. He previously made 372 league appearances for Preston and will take charge of his first permanent match against Millwall on 10 October.

UAE Sweep Bahrain Aside to Reach Semifinals

United Arab Emirates and Bahrain
27 September 2026

The United Arab Emirates reached the Gulf Cup 27 semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain. Othman Camara, Guilherme Bala and Ali Saleh scored as the UAE moved to six points in Group Two.

Camara opened the scoring on the half-hour before Bala doubled the advantage after the break and Saleh completed the win late on. The result sent the UAE through alongside Qatar while eliminating Bahrain from the tournament.

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