Jhon van Beukering, KNVB and Quiermo Dumay
16 October 2026

The Dutch football association’s prosecutor is seeking a 30-month suspension for former player and coach Jhon van Beukering over an alleged assault during an amateur match. The proposed punishment emerged at a disciplinary hearing, but no final ruling has been announced.

Van Beukering is accused of striking IJsselmeervogels player Quiermo Dumay near the players’ tunnel during a game against GVVV. Both GVVV and SC Veluwezoom subsequently ended coaching arrangements with him. The allegations remain subject to disciplinary proceedings.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA Council and FA chair Debbie Hewitt
15 October 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to the Council over his abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to private investors. Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt said unanswered questions and undisclosed documents continued to raise doubts about his suitability to lead.

Infantino acknowledged failures in consultation and communication surrounding FIFA Forward Enterprise but did not release the requested papers at Thursday’s meeting. Hewitt demanded written answers. FIFA committees will also review the Peace Prize and proposed disciplinary safeguards, with further reports expected in December.

Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United and Michael Carrick
15 October 2026

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez apologised after publicly attacking the club’s recruitment and hierarchy following defeat to Atlético Madrid. The Argentina international was also fined following a meeting with United officials and head coach Michael Carrick.

Martínez said his criticism came from frustration after the Champions League loss and acknowledged that its timing was wrong. The club reportedly considers the matter closed, although the defender’s future remains uncertain with his contract due to expire at season’s end.

Josh Wander, 777 Partners and US federal prosecutors
15 October 2026

Josh Wander, co-founder of football investor 777 Partners, pleaded guilty in New York to wire and securities fraud. He agreed to repay $500 million after admitting that misleading financial claims helped secure funds from lenders and investors.

Prosecutors said the firm pledged assets it did not own and misrepresented its financial position. Its investments included Genoa, Hertha Berlin, Standard Liège and Vasco da Gama; a proposed Everton takeover failed in 2024. Sentencing is scheduled for 1 March.

Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez and Jason Wilcox
14 October 2026

Manchester United are assessing whether to take disciplinary action against Lisandro Martinez after he publicly criticised the club’s summer recruitment. The defender subsequently issued a statement clarifying that his comments followed frustration over the team’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

ESPN reports United officials discussed Martinez’s remarks, with no disciplinary outcome yet confirmed. Martinez said he believes in his team-mates, manager and the club while calling for greater ambition and shared responsibility. The decision on possible action remains pending.

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid and the Spanish football federation
14 October 2026

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has received a four-match suspension following his dismissal against Villarreal. The punishment rules the Brazil international out of the upcoming league match against Barcelona, as well as fixtures against Sevilla, Racing Santander and Valencia.

Vinicius was sent off after a video review showed him pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair before a disallowed goal. The federation imposed two matches for violent conduct and another two for protests to officials. The ban is a new disciplinary decision following his previously reported red card.

Arsenal and club chief executive Richard Garlick
14 October 2026

Arsenal have reportedly told staff they plan to eliminate around 60 positions as part of a cost-cutting programme. The proposed reductions primarily affect administrative roles and come shortly after head coach Mikel Arteta signed a new contract.

According to reporting cited by GOAL, Richard Garlick informed employees during a Wednesday call. First-team coaching and performance staff, women’s-team personnel, security, and the Arsenal Foundation were described as outside the cuts. The supplied report does not confirm completed redundancies.

FIFA, Folarin Balogun and FIFA Council
14 October 2026

FIFA is preparing a rule change to prevent automatic one-match red-card suspensions from being suspended. The proposal follows controversy over the decision to suspend the ban handed to United States forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup.

The proposal would amend the disciplinary code to make an automatic one-game ban ineligible for suspension. Questions were raised after US President Donald Trump said he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino about Balogun’s case. The amendment remains a proposal, not an adopted rule.

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid and the Spanish football federation
14 October 2026

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has received a four-match suspension following his dismissal against Villarreal. The punishment rules the Brazil international out of the upcoming league match against Barcelona, as well as fixtures against Sevilla, Racing Santander and Valencia.

Vinicius was sent off after a video review showed him pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair before a disallowed goal. The federation imposed two matches for violent conduct and another two for protests to officials. The ban is a new disciplinary decision following his previously reported red card.

Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez and Jason Wilcox
14 October 2026

Manchester United are assessing whether to take disciplinary action against Lisandro Martinez after he publicly criticised the club’s summer recruitment. The defender subsequently issued a statement clarifying that his comments followed frustration over the team’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

ESPN reports United officials discussed Martinez’s remarks, with no disciplinary outcome yet confirmed. Martinez said he believes in his team-mates, manager and the club while calling for greater ambition and shared responsibility. The decision on possible action remains pending.