Jamie Carragher and HM Revenue and Customs
13 October 2026

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after paying an outstanding tax debt to HM Revenue and Customs. A London court dismissed the bankruptcy petition against the 48-year-old former England international after confirmation that the amount owed had been settled.

Judge Nicholas Briggs dismissed the petition at the Insolvency and Companies Court on Tuesday. HMRC confirmed that payment had been received, although the amount was not disclosed during the hearing. Carragher, who retired in 2013, currently works as a football pundit.

Manchester City and rival Premier League clubs
13 October 2026

A BBC Sport analysis estimates that Manchester City’s financial-rule breaches could have cost rival English clubs up to £844 million in missed revenue and opportunities. The assessment covers league placement payments, European qualification, domestic cups and potential relegation consequences during the period under investigation.

BBC Sport calculated hypothetical financial outcomes using historical competition earnings and league positions. Tottenham’s estimated impact reaches £119.9 million, with Hull City at approximately £99 million. The estimates are not compensation awards or proof of what would have happened without City’s financial advantages. City continue to appeal the guilty verdict.

Galatasaray, Barcelona and Turkish football supporters
13 October 2026

Galatasaray’s Champions League meeting with Barcelona has reportedly set a new Turkish football ticket-price record, with premium seats reaching approximately 75,000 Turkish lira. The highly anticipated fixture sold out despite exceptionally high prices, while police detained nine suspected illegal ticket resellers.

Reported premium ticket prices reached approximately €1,360, with other categories ranging substantially lower. All available seats at Rams Park were sold, filling its stated capacity of 53,387. Turkish police launched an investigation into suspected unauthorised resale activity ahead of the match.

FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the Trump Organization
13 October 2026

FIFA faces questions over a reported seven-year office lease in New York’s Trump Tower worth approximately $4 million. Media reporting claims the offices are largely unoccupied, raising concerns about the expenditure and FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s relationship with the US president’s family.

The reported agreement covers approximately 450 square metres, with annual rent around $470,000. Journalists also reported that alternative premises were not assessed and some FIFA officials raised potential conflict-of-interest concerns. FIFA maintains that the rent reflects market rates and the arrangement complies with its internal procedures.

Borussia Dortmund and Niko Kovač
13 October 2026

Borussia Dortmund have extended head coach Niko Kovač’s contract until June 2029 following his successful turnaround of the Bundesliga club. Dortmund also renewed the agreements of assistant coaches Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalović, reinforcing their commitment to the current coaching team.

Kovač took over in January 2025 when Dortmund were eleventh, guiding them to fourth place and Champions League qualification. They finished second the following season and have won four of their opening five Bundesliga matches this campaign. Club officials cited stability, development and sustained progress.

RB Leipzig, Johan Bakayoko and Martin Demichelis
13 October 2026

RB Leipzig coach Martin Demichelis has confirmed that winger Johan Bakayoko missed three Bundesliga matches because of an internal disciplinary issue. The Belgium international has struggled for form since joining from PSV Eindhoven, adding pressure to his position within the squad.

Demichelis acknowledged that Bakayoko had made a mistake but declined to disclose details, saying the matter had been resolved. German reporting linked the disciplinary action to repeated lateness for club commitments. Bakayoko has since returned to normal training and remains available for selection.

Netflix, FIFA and the 2030 World Cup
13 October 2026

Netflix has secured exclusive streaming rights to the 2030 men’s World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion into live international football. The agreement covers the tournament’s matches and extensive supporting programming, including previews, analysis and daily highlights.

Under the reported agreement, Netflix will carry comprehensive tournament coverage, while selected matches will remain available without a subscription. The free-access package includes Spain’s matches, both semi-finals and the final. The deal forms part of Netflix’s wider investment in live sporting events and FIFA competitions.