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Premier League football club facing 114 guilty verdicts for financial rule breaches, with potential sanctions pending despite appeal.
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The Namibian
Manchester City celebrated a seventh win in seven games at home to Ipswich
“The Gunners faced Forest a day after pacesetters City celebrated a seventh win in seven games at home to Ipswich — shrugging off the fallout from the club's guilty verdict for serious financial irregularities.”
Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd heldThe Namibian
Manchester City sit at the top with six wins from six league games
“Manchester City sit pretty at the top of the table with six wins from six league games, but that could all count for nothing if they do not successfully overturn a guilty verdict on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League rules.”
Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Manchester City were found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules
“Manchester City are set for a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday in their first outing since being found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.”
Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdictsThe Namibian
Manchester City used sham sponsorship deals to inflate revenues and reduce costs by over £900 million
“the Premier League leaders' place in the division is now at threat following findings they used "sham" sponsorship deals to inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million ($1.2 billion).”
Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdictsThe Namibian
Manchester City was reported to have been found guilty of all but one of 115 charges
“The Athletic first reported on Friday that City had been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges they faced.”
Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?The Namibian
Manchester City completed biggest ever transfer spend in one window, around £460 million
“Less than a month ago, City completed the biggest ever transfer spend in one window, splashing out around £460 million on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliott Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.”
Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?The Namibian
Manchester City was found guilty of vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules
“PREMIER League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation after Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules it had been accused of by the Premier League.”
Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensationThe Namibian
Manchester City will appeal the ruling
“BBC Sport has been told that the club will appeal.”
Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensationThe Namibian
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations
“Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football.”
Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reportsThe Namibian
Manchester City are set to appeal the ruling
“No sanctions have yet been decided and it is understood the club are set to appeal.”
Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reportsArsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A CAF inspector's assessment has identified significant construction problems at Namibia's Sam Nujoma Stadium, including concrete walls blocking spectator views and inadequate VIP facilities, raising questions about the readiness of the venue.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Manchester City has been reported found guilty of widespread financial misconduct in a Premier League case involving 115 charges; potential sanctions could include points deductions, fines, or expulsion, while rival clubs may seek compensation and City could face stripping of titles.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 financial rule breaches by the Premier League, with sanctions yet to be announced. Premier League clubs are now seeking legal advice about potential compensation, claiming they may have been impacted by City's actions.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, according to reports. No sanctions have been decided and the club is understood to be set to appeal.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho, moving above Chelsea to third place in the Premier League. The loss marks Chelsea's difficult period under manager Xabi Alonso, with the team picking up just one point from their last three league games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Floyd Samba, 17, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich, helping set up a last 16 match against Brighton.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Phil Foden's first-half red card, with the goal controversy involving Enzo Fernandez's position. The victory extended Enzo Maresca's perfect start to his City reign while United manager Michael Carrick disputed the officiating.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, with his second goal in stoppage time making him City's third highest goalscorer of all-time on 167 goals.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga, moving three points clear at the top. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri also scored in Hansi Flick's side's dominant display.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland's first-half header gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad, maintaining the team's perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca despite an unconvincing performance that required late saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg, from a town of 13,000, defeated defending champions Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at home in their first top-flight game. Dortmund also won 2-0 against Hamburg in Saturday's late match, though Greece midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a potentially serious injury.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Rayan Cherki scored a double as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 on Friday, with Erling Haaland also scoring in City's dominant display.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga to continue their perfect start to the season, with new arrival Rodri making his Barca debut.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million). The 18-year-old, who helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, made 96 appearances for Lille after breaking into their first team at age 16.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea manager, defeating Fulham 3-2, with Morgan Rogers scoring on his debut after a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Joao Pedro opened the scoring within 31 seconds, though Chelsea conceded twice due to keeper errors but held on for victory.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his move to La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, with the transfer value reaching 76.5 million euros including bonuses after two failed bids.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →