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While the word has been spreading over the past few days, the CAS has now handed its decision in Paul Pogba’s doping case. The Frenchman failed an anti-doping test in August 2023 and was then slapped with a four-year suspension in February 2024. Nevertheless, the player’s legal team challenged the verdict through an appeal to the CAS that has now …

The October international break commences this midweek as club soccer takes a backseat to games with the national teams. For example, fans can watch qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Yet, while those World Cup qualifiers are not consistent among all teams, each of the FIFA confederations has games available. Here, we picked the 10 most interesting fixtures to keep …

The Padres kept their World Series hopes alive on Sunday, with an eventful win in game 2 against the Dodgers tying up the NL Division series. Padres Tie Dodgers Series Although the series wouldn’t have been over if the Dodgers won game 2 on Sunday, the Padres would’ve faced an uphill battle if they went 0-2 after the first two …

Manchester City and the Premier League have both claimed victory in their legal case over associated party transaction (APT) rules. A tribunal has reached a verdict over the dispute, which is related to sponsorship regulations around clubs and other companies which may be linked to them. The panel found that the exclusion of shareholder loans from APT calculations and the …

Manchester City’s court case, which was brought against the Premier League’s hastily written Associated Party Transaction (APT) sponsorship rules, has resulted in both sides claiming a victory. A slew of articles and features released on Monday 7 October issued varying degrees of victory for each side, with the Twitter/X accounts of sports journalists across the land doing the same. The …

October 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to combat match fixing in the Asian region. The agreement comes just four weeks after the Chinese FA banned 43 people, including 38 players and five club officials for life following a two-year investigation into match fixing. …

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta, one of football’s greatest midfield maestros, has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. Known for his vision, composure, and exceptional passing, Iniesta leaves behind a legacy that has inspired countless fans and players around the world. Iniesta’s illustrious career is highlighted by his …

The official Juventus website provided us with the most interesting stats and facts recorded in the aftermath of yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari. Dusan Vlahovic broke the deadlock early on with a precise spot-kick, thus extending his terrific run against the Sardanians. The Serbian is becoming a true bogeyman for the Isolani, bagging seven goals in 10 appearances against them. …

Sunday’s victory over the Washington Spirit ensured the Orlando Pride won the 2024 NWSL Shield. This regular-season award goes to the team who finishes with the best record in the league. It is the equivalent to the MLS Supporters’ Shield, which Inter Miami and Lionel Messi recently claimed for the first time in their history. Likewise, it is the first …

October 7 – French international Paul Pogba, once the golden boy of his country’s midfield but whose career took a dramatic downward turn, says his “nightmare is over” after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Pogba, who is under contract with Juventus until 2026, will be able to …