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Algeria Remove Aït-Nouri After Coaching Staff Clash

Rayan Aït-Nouri and Algeria
26 September 2026

Algeria have released Rayan Aït-Nouri from their current national-team training camp following a heated altercation with the coaching staff during Friday’s 3-1 victory over Zambia. The Manchester City defender will now return to his club.

Aït-Nouri had been preparing to enter as a substitute before the plan changed, then refused instructions to resume warming up after Algeria’s second goal. Head coach Ibrahim Hamdani subsequently decided to remove him from camp.

Bahrain Protest Over Qatar Eligibility Rejected on Deadline

Bahrain, Qatar and the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation
26 September 2026

Bahrain’s protest over Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo’s eligibility in Gulf Cup 27 has been rejected after Bahrain missed the disciplinary regulations’ two-hour deadline for filing a challenge following Qatar’s 2-0 group-stage victory on Thursday evening.

The report says Bahrain questioned Madibo’s availability because of a five-match World Cup suspension. Qatar had obtained FIFA clearance before the tournament and presented the correspondence to the Gulf federation, which had already approved his participation.

Switzerland Drop Embolo Over Forged Covid Test Case

Breel Embolo and Switzerland
25 September 2026

Breel Embolo will not join Switzerland’s Nations League squad after renewed reporting about his past case involving forged Covid-19 test certificates. The Swiss federation said the decision was taken so the team could remain fully focused on its upcoming matches.

Embolo had already been suspended for Switzerland’s opening game following his World Cup red card. His withdrawal makes him the second Swiss player affected by a fake-document controversy after Granit Xhaka left the squad over a separate vaccination-certificate case.

Celtic and Rangers Challenge Closed-Door Scottish Cup Punishments

Celtic, Rangers and the Scottish FA
25 September 2026

Celtic and Rangers have appealed Scottish FA sanctions requiring both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors. Each club is also challenging a £100,000 fine following supporter clashes after last season’s quarter-final at Ibrox.

Appeal hearings are scheduled for 26 October. Both clubs had admitted the original charges, which followed a post-match pitch confrontation that led to 43 arrests and injuries to officers and stewards, while further misconduct could trigger another closed-door match.

Algeria Start Hamdani Era With 3-1 Zambia Win

Algeria, Zambia and Ibrahim Hamdani
25 September 2026

Algeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Zambia in Ibrahim Hamdani’s first match as head coach. Jaouen Hadj, Ibrahim Maza and Anis Hadj Moussa scored for the hosts.

Fashion Sakala equalised for Zambia after half-time, but Maza restored Algeria’s advantage ten minutes later and Hadj Moussa added the third. The result put Algeria top of Group Nine on goal difference ahead of Togo after the opening round.

Zidane Opens France Reign With Victory in Turkey

France, Turkey and Zinedine Zidane
25 September 2026

France began Zinedine Zidane’s tenure with a 1-0 Nations League victory away to Turkey. Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal in the 54th minute, making Zidane the first France coach since Aime Jacquet in 1994 to win his opening match.

Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir was later sent off after handling outside his penalty area to stop Bradley Barcola. France held on for three points, beginning Zidane’s international coaching career with victory despite Mbappe leaving the match injured shortly after scoring.

Godts and Lukebakio Sink Italy in Van Bommel Debut

Belgium, Italy and Mark van Bommel
25 September 2026

Belgium opened their Nations League campaign by beating Italy 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, giving Mark van Bommel victory in his first match as national coach. Mika Godts scored his first Belgium goal before Dodi Lukebakio sealed the win.

Godts struck after 20 minutes before substitute Lukebakio added the second in the 69th. Italy created chances after half-time but could not recover, leaving Roberto Mancini with defeat in the opening match of his second spell in charge of the Azzurri.

Charles Delivers Historic Northern Ireland Win in Georgia

Northern Ireland and Georgia
25 September 2026

Northern Ireland claimed their first-ever away victory in the Nations League as Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner to beat Georgia 1-0 in Tbilisi. Goalkeeper Pierce Charles had earlier saved a penalty from Georgia captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The visitors survived sustained second-half pressure before striking deep into stoppage time. The victory was tempered by Daniel Ballard suffering a hamstring injury, with manager Michael O’Neill confirming the defender will miss the remaining three matches of the international window.

Mazraoui and Rahimi Give Morocco Winning Qualifier Start

Morocco, Gabon and Abdellah Ouazane
25 September 2026

Morocco opened 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in Rabat. Noussair Mazraoui scored from distance before Soufiane Rahimi added the late second, while 17-year-old Abdellah Ouazane made his senior international debut.

Ouazane entered in the 76th minute with Morocco leading 1-0 and helped create the second goal by releasing Bilal El Khannouss, whose first-time pullback found Rahimi. The result gave Morocco all three points from their opening qualifier.

City Case Ruling Triggers Rival Compensation Reviews

Manchester City and Premier League clubs
25 September 2026

BBC Sport reports that an independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of a majority of the Premier League financial charges, with the club expected to appeal. Several rival clubs have already sought legal advice over possible compensation claims.

The Premier League has not yet publicly released the judgment or sanctions. City maintain their position that they did nothing wrong, while possible penalties include fines, points deductions or removal from the league, and compensation cases could follow separately.

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