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Premier League: Scholes Rejects Rooney’s Silence on City’s Medal Dispute – ‘I’m a Greedy Bastard’
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Premier League: Scholes Rejects Rooney’s Silence on City’s Medal Dispute – ‘I’m a Greedy Bastard’

Paul Scholes has publicly challenged Wayne Rooney’s stance on Manchester City’s 2011/12 Premier League medal, declaring his own right to the hardware after the club’s financial misconduct verdict. The midfielder’s blunt response underscores the lingering controversy over City’s title-winning season, while Rooney’s silence fuels speculation about the deeper divisions within United’s legacy.

4 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester CityManchester United
Paul Scholes: Manchester City’s medals are mine to keep—no matter the fallout
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Paul Scholes: Manchester City’s medals are mine to keep—no matter the fallout

After years of public debate, Manchester City’s financial breaches have finally triggered a reckoning. But for Paul Scholes, the former United legend’s defiant stance—‘I’m a greedy b******, I want my medal’—has shifted. Now, as the Premier League’s verdict looms, Scholes stands firm: the trophies stay. Here’s why his new position could reshape the debate.

3 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueManchester City
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Fallout Deepens as Felipe Melo’s Scathing Post Sparks Fresh Controversy
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Fallout Deepens as Felipe Melo’s Scathing Post Sparks Fresh Controversy

Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt departure from Portugal’s Nations League camp has ignited a storm of tension, with the Manchester United legend’s silence now overshadowed by a blunt critique from teammate Felipe Melo. The fallout with manager Jorge Jesus threatens to redefine the forward’s international future.

3 Oct 2026
Cristiano RonaldoEnglish Premier LeagueFelipe Melo
Manchester City Faces Ultimate Showdown: What Expulsion Would Mean for English Football
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Manchester City Faces Ultimate Showdown: What Expulsion Would Mean for English Football

Manchester City’s guilty verdict on 115 financial breaches has set the stage for a historic punishment—one that could redefine the Premier League’s future. With expulsion on the table, the club’s appeal deadline looms, while rivals and regulators prepare for seismic fallout.

3 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueExpulsion
Arsenal’s Kroupi pursuit collapses as Bournemouth reaffirm striker’s future
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Arsenal’s Kroupi pursuit collapses as Bournemouth reaffirm striker’s future

Eli Junior Kroupi’s fractured metatarsal injury has effectively ended Arsenal’s summer pursuit, but the 20-year-old’s future at Bournemouth remains unshaken—despite fresh interest from Barcelona. The striker’s status now hinges on his recovery, with Arteta’s transfer plans reshaping in real time.

3 Oct 2026
AFC BournemouthArsenalArsenal FC
Marcos Rojo’s defiant stand at Racing Club: How a boyhood dream turned into a bitter standoff
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Marcos Rojo’s defiant stand at Racing Club: How a boyhood dream turned into a bitter standoff

After years of loyalty, former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has refused to train with Racing Club, escalating a dispute over his desire to return to Estudiantes. The 36-year-old’s refusal—fueled by a heated exchange with club leadership—has left Racing’s defensive crisis deeper than ever, with manager Vojvoda now weighing radical tactical changes.

2 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueLa Liga
Ghana’s NSA chief Yaw Ampofo Ankrah defends his record as suspension deepens amid 2026 World Cup visa probe
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Ghana’s NSA chief Yaw Ampofo Ankrah defends his record as suspension deepens amid 2026 World Cup visa probe

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, suspended as Ghana’s National Sports Authority director-general, has broken his silence to reject claims of wrongdoing while a Criminal Investigations Department probe into alleged 2026 World Cup visa irregularities intensifies. His defiant stance comes as President John Dramani Mahama’s administration faces mounting scrutiny over governance in football’s infrastructure.

2 Oct 2026
Chelsea tipped to target Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool’s midfield dilemma intensifies
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Chelsea tipped to target Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool’s midfield dilemma intensifies

With Liverpool’s financial constraints and Real Madrid’s 2027 deadline looming, Chelsea emerges as the most likely suitor for Alexis Mac Allister—though Bournemouth’s warning complicates any potential deal. The Premier League’s financial fallout from Manchester City’s ruling adds another layer to the transfer landscape.

2 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Unwavering Logic: The Man Utd Star He Sold Amid Fan Backlash
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Unwavering Logic: The Man Utd Star He Sold Amid Fan Backlash

Sir Alex Ferguson has laid bare the tactical and emotional calculus behind one of his most controversial transfers—a decision that defied fan sentiment and reshaped a club’s future. The story of how he navigated threats, player egos, and a changing game offers a masterclass in leadership under pressure.

2 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester UnitedPatrick Vieira
Cristiano Ronaldo’s final act: Why Portugal’s World Cup dilemma has become unsustainable
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s final act: Why Portugal’s World Cup dilemma has become unsustainable

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo’s leadership has long been Portugal’s greatest asset—but his diminishing impact now threatens to become their biggest liability. With a new generation rising and a captain who refuses to fade, the question is no longer whether he belongs in Jorge Jesus’ plans, but how much longer he can justify his place.

2 Oct 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsCristiano Ronaldo
Manchester City’s Financial Verdict Threatens Premier League’s Core Principles
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Manchester City’s Financial Verdict Threatens Premier League’s Core Principles

An independent commission’s damning ruling against Manchester City—guilty on all 115 charges of Premier League financial rule violations—has triggered a crisis of confidence in English football’s governing structures. With the club’s appeal looming and the FA warning of ‘significant implications for the game’s integrity,’ the fallout could redefine how clubs operate under financial regulations.

2 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Mourinho slams ‘fake news’ after claims he criticized Ronaldo and Portugal’s national team camp
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Mourinho slams ‘fake news’ after claims he criticized Ronaldo and Portugal’s national team camp

Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports of his comments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Portugal’s national team camp, calling the speculation ‘too many fake news’ and vowing to ignore further baseless claims.

2 Oct 2026
FIFA World CupPortugalReal Madrid
Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League clash set amid unusual atmosphere as thousands of children defy ban
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Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League clash set amid unusual atmosphere as thousands of children defy ban

England face an unusual atmosphere at HNK Rijeka Stadium this weekend as thousands of children are expected to attend their Nations League clash with Croatia, despite UEFA’s ban on spectators following crowd disturbances in France. The match marks a rare exception to the restrictions, raising questions about the future of international football’s social dynamics.

2 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsCroatiaEngland
Manchester City’s FFP verdict exposes the hypocrisy of football’s financial elite
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Manchester City’s FFP verdict exposes the hypocrisy of football’s financial elite

The Premier League’s punishment of Manchester City for financial irregularities has sparked outrage, with critics arguing the club was singled out while others flouted the same rules with impunity. Now, the fallout threatens to reshape the transfer landscape—starting with Erling Haaland’s potential move to Barcelona.

1 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana tenure collapses after AFCON qualifying disaster
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Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana tenure collapses after AFCON qualifying disaster

After two humiliating defeats in Group C, Ghana’s head coach Carlos Queiroz faces inevitable departure following a campaign that has already written itself into the annals of AFCON qualifying failure. The Black Stars’ 4-2 collapse to The Gambia—coming just five days after a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast—has left their 2027 tournament hopes in tatters, with Queiroz now publicly refusing to resign despite mounting pressure.

1 Oct 2026
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