UEFA, Republic of Ireland and Israel
6 October 2026

UEFA has formally opened a disciplinary investigation into alleged misconduct during the Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 Nations League draw with Israel. Ireland performance chief Damien Doyle was reported to have accused an Israeli player of spitting at him.

UEFA appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector after reviewing official match reports. The investigation marks a clear escalation from the original allegation and could lead to disciplinary action if misconduct by any player is established.

FIFA, DR Congo and Lionel Mpasi
6 October 2026

FIFA is facing renewed scrutiny after reports said its legal team found DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed his change of association from France before representing Congo during their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Nigeria had protested Mpasi’s eligibility after losing to DR Congo, but FIFA rejected the complaint on procedural and timing grounds. Reports said sanctions, including possible exclusion, were considered before Congo ultimately qualified for the World Cup.

Al-Nassr and Ahmed Al-Sultan
5 October 2026

Ahmed Al-Sultan has taken over as president of Al-Nassr’s football company, succeeding Abdullah Al-Majed. The appointment places the experienced Saudi business executive in charge during a period of financial and sporting restructuring at the club.

Al-Sultan is expected to address sponsorship revenue, transfer planning and the future of players including Joao Felix. His background includes senior executive and board positions in Saudi retail businesses, alongside qualifications in finance and business administration.

Gateshead, Lee Cattermole and Mark Nellist
4 October 2026

Gateshead have sacked manager Lee Cattermole while facing a wider financial and ownership crisis. Players and staff remain unpaid for September after majority shareholder Mark Nellist resigned from the board and withdrew his funding support.

Nellist plans to gift his shares to director Stephen Paylor, subject to Independent Football Regulator approval. Gateshead said Paylor cannot fund the club alone and warned the proposed transfer now appears unlikely to receive approval.

Celtic, Dermot Desmond and Celtic Fans Collective
3 October 2026

Celtic say supporters found to have organised or participated in a protest targeting largest shareholder Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament will face indefinite bans. Tennis balls bearing crossed-out images of Desmond were thrown onto a green.

Celtic called the action premeditated and said it will stop recognising the Celtic Fans Collective as a representative supporter body. Desmond was escorted from the course by security after the protest, which reflected continuing tensions between sections of the support and club leadership.

Racing Santander and their supporters
3 October 2026

Racing Santander have unveiled a third kit carrying the names of all 18,804 season-ticket holders inside the shirt. The newly promoted La Liga club introduced the design as a tribute to supporters after returning to Spain’s top flight.

Local manufacturer Austral produced the black kit with every subscriber’s name printed into the garment alongside details inspired by Cantabrian heritage. The tribute recognises supporters who remained with Racing through their 14-year absence from La Liga.

Rui Pinto and Portuguese authorities
2 October 2026

Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto says his Portuguese witness protection will end on 10 October despite what he describes as multiple death threats and a serious assassination risk. Pinto’s leaked documents helped trigger investigations into Manchester City’s finances.

Pinto entered witness protection in 2020 after agreeing to cooperate with authorities and provide Football Leaks material. He says he will now relocate to an undisclosed location indefinitely, while his lawyers argue that legal cases arising from the leaks remain active.

Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain
2 October 2026

French judicial authorities have dismissed the investigation into Kylian Mbappe’s allegations of psychological harassment against Paris Saint-Germain because of insufficient evidence. Mbappe had previously withdrawn his complaint, although prosecutors continued examining the matter independently.

The case stemmed from Mbappe’s temporary exclusion from PSG’s first-team group after declining to extend his contract. Investigating judges decided proceedings could not continue, bringing the harassment element of his wider dispute with his former club to an end.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and UEFA
2 October 2026

Real Madrid have submitted a dossier reportedly exceeding 50,000 pages to UEFA concerning Barcelona’s payments to former Spanish refereeing official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira. UEFA described the material as substantial and will assess it within its continuing review.

Barcelona maintain the payments covered scouting and technical reports on referees and deny wrongdoing. UEFA said its ethics and disciplinary inspectors will examine Madrid’s material, while Barcelona stressed that no new proceeding has been opened against the club.

Manchester City and the Premier League
1 October 2026

Manchester City have formally lodged an appeal against the independent commission ruling that found them guilty of all charges relating to Premier League financial-rule breaches. The club maintains the decision contains material errors and continues to assert its innocence.

A new three-person independent panel will hear the appeal. Premier League regulations say an appeal decision should normally follow within 12 weeks of the hearing, although that timetable can be disapplied, leaving the final duration uncertain.