FIFA, clubs and players
10 September 2026

FIFA will amend Article 17 from January to change how compensation is calculated when players or clubs terminate contracts unilaterally. The new framework aims to prevent exaggerated termination figures and make compensation decisions more transparent, objective and predictable across competitions.

Contracts with agreed termination clauses will generally use that figure unless it is clearly excessive, while agreements without one will be assessed using remaining wages, service value, transfer losses, replacement costs and other proven damages under the revised framework.

Richarlison and Tottenham Hotspur
10 September 2026

Tottenham and Richarlison are in dispute over the final nine months of the Brazil forward’s contract after his proposed Everton move collapsed. Richarlison wants to be released for free, but Spurs are refusing to negotiate a settlement on those terms.

The 29-year-old has been left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad and is exploring alternatives, with Vasco da Gama interested in taking him back to Brazil. Spurs also hold an option to extend his contract by another 12 months.

Ismail Kartal, Fenerbahce and Aziz Yildirim
10 September 2026

Ismail Kartal announced his resignation as Fenerbahce coach minutes after a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma. The 65-year-old said he wanted to step aside permanently, but club president Aziz Yildirim immediately rejected the resignation and said Kartal remains in charge.

Kartal cited the pressure of the role and an incident in which a bottle was thrown at him during the match. Fenerbahce identified and banned the spectator, while Yildirim publicly backed his coach and criticised supporters and media pressure.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham
10 September 2026

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are opposing a Premier League proposal to pool additional commercial rights. The plan is intended to lift annual league commercial revenue from roughly £200 million to as much as £750 million.

The proposal would add assets such as more match-day perimeter advertising to centrally sold sponsorship packages, reducing rights clubs currently sell themselves. Rule changes require support from at least 14 clubs, while the biggest teams are expected to seek larger shares.

Edson Alvarez and West Ham
10 September 2026

West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez has denied an accusation that he was involved in an alleged 2024 kidnapping. Film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez made the claim, while Alvarez said he had no involvement and rejected the allegation categorically.

Alvarez said he has instructed his legal team to evaluate action against people who make or spread false claims about him. The producer alleged members of Alvarez’s former father-in-law’s family detained him, while acknowledging he had no direct contact with Alvarez.

French Football Federation and Gianni Infantino
10 September 2026

The French Football Federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and called for far-reaching governance reform. It cited events involving FIFA leadership that it says conflict with good-governance principles and the values of football ahead of the 2027 election.

France’s move follows FIFA abandoning its plan to sell a minority stake in commercial and event operations after widespread opposition. The Belgian federation has also withdrawn support, while UEFA and several confederations have intensified pressure on Infantino over governance concerns.

Premier League clubs and supporters
10 September 2026

The Premier League has released dates and kick-off times for match rounds 17 to 20 more than a month earlier than originally scheduled. The confirmed period runs from Boxing Day through 7 January, covering the busiest festive section of the season.

The league and its broadcast partners accelerated live-match selections after consultation with the Football Supporters’ Association and club Fan Advisory Boards. The move gives supporters more than three months to arrange travel, with seven fixtures scheduled for Boxing Day.

Barcelona and LaLiga
10 September 2026

Barcelona’s LaLiga squad spending limit has increased by almost €150 million to €582 million after the summer transfer window. The club now operates within its limit again, although Real Madrid still lead the league with a substantially higher €832 million ceiling.

The improvement follows increased revenue, Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou, renewed sponsorship deals and several high-earning departures. Atletico Madrid rank third at €361 million, while Sevilla have the league’s lowest limit at €20 million as their financial restrictions continue.

Noa Lang and Napoli
9 September 2026

Napoli left Noa Lang out of their Champions League match against Arsenal as a disciplinary punishment after inappropriate behaviour during training. Sporting director Giovanni Manna confirmed the winger apologised, while a report said Massimiliano Allegri had sent him away from the session.

The incident reportedly began after Lang reacted badly to a misplaced pass from Antonio Vergara and spoke in a manner the coach disliked. Napoli imposed a one-match signal by excluding him against Arsenal, but confirmed he can be selected again immediately afterwards.

Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham and Chelsea
10 September 2026

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham should be awarded the 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea admitted historical rule breaches. His Spurs side finished seven points behind Antonio Conte’s champions, while Chelsea were fined £10.75 million over undisclosed payments.

Chelsea’s current owners self-reported the issues after their 2022 takeover, with the league identifying payments to players, unregistered agents and other parties. The Premier League concluded a points deduction was inappropriate, but Pochettino argues Tottenham did not compete under equal conditions.