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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.

Spain Retake Under-20 Women’s World Cup Crown

Spain and North Korea
27 September 2026

Spain won the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup by beating defending champions North Korea 4-3 on penalties in Lodz. The final remained goalless through extra time before goalkeeper Laia Lopez made two saves in the shootout.

The victory gave Spain their second Under-20 Women’s World Cup title after their 2022 triumph and denied North Korea consecutive championships. North Korea finished the tournament without conceding a goal in regular or extra time.

Hawsawi Resigns Al-Ahli Role After Pusic Dispute

Osama Hawsawi and Al-Ahli
27 September 2026

Osama Hawsawi has resigned from his sporting director role at Al-Ahli after a disagreement over head coach Marino Pusic’s future. The report says Hawsawi wanted a coaching change while the club’s executive committee backed Pusic to continue.

The executive committee rejected Hawsawi’s push to replace Pusic, insisting the contracted coach should receive more time. Hawsawi then chose to leave, turning concerns over inconsistent results into a wider administrative dispute over the first team’s direction.

Al-Aqidi Tear Brings Five-Week Recovery Spell

Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Saudi Arabia and Al-Nassr
27 September 2026

Further medical examinations on Sunday found Nawaf Al-Aqidi has a slight tear around the injured elbow and hand joint area, with the Saudi Arabia goalkeeper expected to require about five weeks of treatment and rehabilitation.

Al-Aqidi was injured while attempting to clear a cross against Kuwait and left Saudi Arabia’s camp after initial tests confirmed a right-elbow problem. Medical staffs from the national team and Al-Nassr are coordinating the next stage of his rehabilitation.

Denmark Hand Wales Second Nations League Defeat

Denmark and Wales
27 September 2026

Denmark beat Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen, leaving Craig Bellamy’s side without a point from their opening two Nations League A matches. A Ben Davies own goal and Gustav Isaksen’s strike delivered the victory at Parken Stadium.

Denmark controlled the early stages and also hit the post before Wales improved after the opening half-hour. Both goals came from set-piece situations, extending Wales’ winless run in 2026 to six matches after their earlier defeat in Portugal.

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