Jamal Lowe, Sheffield Wednesday and UK Policing Football Unit
22 October 2026

Police have opened an investigation after Sheffield Wednesday forward Jamal Lowe was subjected to racist abuse on social media. Offensive messages were repeatedly posted on his wife’s Instagram account following his red card during Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Notts County.

Lowe publicly condemned the messages, while Sheffield Wednesday issued a statement supporting the Jamaica international and rejecting racial discrimination. The UK Policing Football Unit confirmed that officers are investigating and attempting to identify those responsible. It is the second reported incident of racist abuse involving a Sheffield Wednesday player this year. No suspect or arrest was confirmed in the supplied report.

Lionel Messi and Princess of Asturias Foundation
22 October 2026

Lionel Messi has arrived in Oviedo, Spain, ahead of Friday’s Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, where he is scheduled to receive the 2026 Sports Award. Supporters gathered outside his hotel to welcome the Inter Miami and Argentina star.

Messi travelled from Miami with his wife Antonela and was welcomed at the Reconquista Hotel. His programme includes an event with students, an official dinner attended by Spain’s King and Queen and a royal reception before the awards ceremony at the Campoamor Theatre. The main ceremony is scheduled for Friday evening, 23 October. The honour recognises sporting achievement, with the formal presentation still to take place at the time of the supplied report.

Bayern Munich, Viessmann and Herbert Hainer
22 October 2026

Bayern Munich have announced an investment partnership with German industrial group Viessmann, reportedly worth €250 million. The transaction gives Viessmann a minority stake of approximately 6.7% in the club’s operating company and strengthens Bayern’s financial position.

Viessmann joins Adidas, Audi and Allianz as an external shareholder, while the parent club retains majority control. Max Viessmann is expected to join Bayern’s supervisory board. Club president Herbert Hainer said the investment would improve Bayern’s financial flexibility and support future development. The two organisations also plan to expand cooperation in sustainability, international operations and digital technology.

Giorgi Nemsadze, Georgia national team, Dundee and Dinamo Tbilisi
21 October 2026

Former Georgia national-team captain and Dundee midfielder Giorgi Nemsadze has died aged 54 following a heart attack. His former clubs and senior Georgian officials paid tribute to a player who earned 69 international caps and was remembered for his leadership and technical ability.

Dinamo Tbilisi announced Nemsadze’s death, prompting tributes from Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Dundee Football Club. Nemsadze represented Dundee in the early 2000s and was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2010. His career also included spells with Hamburg, Trabzonspor, Grasshoppers and Reggiana before he moved into football administration and coaching.

AFC Wimbledon, Ryan Bertrand, Omar Mir and the Dons Trust
21 October 2026

Former Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium proposing an £87 million minority investment in AFC Wimbledon. The agreement would provide funding over five years while preserving the League One club’s supporter-controlled ownership structure.

Investment vehicle Sloane Street Capital, funded by technology entrepreneur Omar Mir, would initially invest £16 million for a 34% stake in AFCW PLC. Another £71 million would follow over five seasons. Bertrand would become senior football adviser, while the Dons Trust would retain its majority voting rights and protection over the club’s identity and stadium. Members have until 17 November to vote on the proposal, which has not yet been approved.