Ronaldo Nazario, Roberto Carlos and Inter de Limeira
1 September 2026

Ronaldo Nazario and Roberto Carlos are part of an investment group that has agreed to acquire 80 percent of Inter de Limeira’s football company. Club members overwhelmingly approved the structure, while the existing association will retain the remaining 20 percent.

The project could involve up to 454 million Brazilian reais over 10 years, although that figure depends on development targets. The new owners aim to rebuild the 112-year-old third-tier club financially and eventually return it to Brazil’s top division.

Derek McInnes, Rangers and the Scottish FA
31 August 2026

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has had his touchline suspension reduced on appeal to two matches, with another two suspended. He will miss games against Falkirk and Motherwell before returning to the dugout for the rescheduled St Mirren fixture.

The original punishment was four matches with one suspended and related to comments McInnes made while Hearts manager about a late Celtic penalty. Rangers argued his criticism targeted the decision itself rather than representing broader criticism of match officials.

Derek McInnes, Rangers and the Scottish FA
31 August 2026

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has had his touchline suspension reduced on appeal to two matches, with another two suspended. He will miss games against Falkirk and Motherwell before returning to the dugout for the rescheduled St Mirren fixture.

The original punishment was four matches with one suspended and related to comments McInnes made while Hearts manager about a late Celtic penalty. Rangers argued his criticism targeted the decision itself rather than representing broader criticism of match officials.

Joshua Kushner, FIFA and UEFA
31 August 2026

Joshua Kushner says he regrets becoming involved in FIFA’s scrapped Forward Enterprise investment proposal, which would have sold 20 percent of a new commercial subsidiary for a planned $4.2 billion investment led by his firm Thrive Eternal.

Kushner said he underestimated global football’s political dynamics while still defending the plan’s stated aims. His comments came after UEFA sought New York court approval for subpoenas involving Kushner and Thrive as it considers a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino.

Premier League match officials, Chelsea and Brighton
30 August 2026

Premier League officials worked the entire second half of Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Brighton without their normal radio communications after a technical failure. Referee Michael Oliver, his assistants, the fourth official and VAR could no longer communicate normally.

The equipment was abandoned because crowd noise was not being suppressed, making speech difficult to hear. VAR Andrew Kitchen continued checks using messages sent to Oliver’s watch and retained radio contact with the fourth official as a backup system.

Gianni Infantino and FIFA
30 August 2026

Two reports have placed Gianni Infantino under fresh scrutiny, detailing a previously unpublished 2016 FIFA ethics investigation and a current £2.3 million communications contract whose stated objectives include protecting the image of FIFA and its president.

The historical investigation examined private-jet travel, expenses and other conduct before clearing Infantino of all seven charges. Separately, FIFA’s 22-month Ten Toes Media agreement covers social media, content production, monitoring and influencer work through December 2026.

Badr Al-Rzaiza, Yasser Al-Misehal and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
30 August 2026

Badr Al-Rzaiza has become president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation after an uncontested election, replacing Yasser Al-Misehal after seven years. Al-Misehal said Saudi Arabia’s 2026 World Cup performance was a major reason behind his decision to step down.

Al-Rzaiza said the new board will work collectively and target Gulf Cup and Asian Cup titles. Al-Misehal disclosed that the federation operates on an annual budget approaching one billion riyals and said the incoming administration faces no immediate financial challenge.

Barcelona
30 August 2026

Barcelona are approaching €120 million in summer income from player departures, sell-on clauses and solidarity payments, according to the supplied reporting. Ferran Torres’ move to Paris Saint-Germain accounts for roughly €48.5 million of the total by itself.

More than half of the projected revenue is linked directly or indirectly to La Masia graduates. Ansu Fati and Tomi Marques each brought in around €11 million, while additional sales and retained rights could push the final figure higher before the window closes.

Jim Goodwin and Dundee United
29 August 2026

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin will miss Saturday’s match against Kilmarnock after becoming unwell and being admitted to hospital. The Scottish Premiership club said the 44-year-old remains under observation and is continuing to deal with an ongoing medical matter.

Assistant Lee Sharp took first-team training and assumed media duties while Goodwin remained absent. Sharp said he had spoken with the manager, who was in good spirits, while Dundee United requested privacy and said further medical information would come when appropriate.

U.S. Soccer and U.S. Youth Soccer
28 August 2026

U.S. Youth Soccer members are preparing to vote on a bylaw amendment that would effectively hand control of the 2.5-million-player organisation to the U.S. Soccer Federation. People close to the process expect the proposal to pass comfortably.

Approval would allow U.S. Soccer to fully absorb USYS by 2028 and work directly with its state associations. The restructuring is intended to create a more coordinated youth system, though the reporting says it will not by itself eliminate pay-to-play costs.