Manchester City players might have grounds to terminate their contracts following a guilty verdict regarding serious breaches of Premier League financial rules, according to barrister Paul Gilroy KC. All charges have been upheld by an independent commission, although the club continues to deny any wrongdoing and plans to appeal. Additionally, rival clubs may consider a class action lawsuit in response to the verdict.
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The investigation, which began in 2018, has reportedly slowed Manchester City's commercial growth significantly.
In other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo could face a six-month ban from the Portugal national team after leaving a training camp due to a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.
On the transfer front, Real Madrid is reportedly interested in former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, currently with Bayer Leverkusen. Bournemouth has stated they will only begin discussions about Alex Scott after solidifying their position in the Premier League, indicating they do not plan to sell him during the January transfer window.
Elsewhere, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel has been training privately in Barcelona, despite claims from the Spanish champions that they are not pursuing him.
In international football, Jurgen Klopp expressed disgust over a social media debate questioning the racial composition of the Germany team he is forming. Meanwhile, England's upcoming away match against Croatia is expected to take place in a stadium that is projected to be about three-quarters full, despite being designated as closed doors due to previous incidents of racism.
In EFL news, Birmingham City is reportedly interested in hiring former Manchester United transfer chief John Murtough as their new director of football.
On the women's football front, the United States is set to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028. Additionally, starting in 2027, all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will offer equal prize money for women and men.