Football News LIVE: Ronaldo Situation Addressed, Arsenal Reaction, England Squad Update & More
The latest football headlines continue to dominate as the Premier League takes a temporary break for the international schedule.
Manchester City remain at the centre of major controversy after being found guilty of all financial-breach charges brought against them by the Premier League, with both sides issuing statements following the decision.
Meanwhile, England bounced back with a victory over Czechia on Tuesday and are preparing for their next Nations League fixture against Croatia on Saturday.
Tzolis Injury Concern for Arsenal
Arsenal fans will be hoping for positive news after Greece forward Christos Tzolis was forced off just 15 minutes into his country’s Nations League meeting with the Netherlands.
The winger appeared to suffer a hamstring problem and left the pitch visibly frustrated. Arsenal will now wait for further information on the severity of the injury.
Jorge Jesus Speaks on Ronaldo Situation
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has addressed the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national-team camp.
Ronaldo reportedly became unhappy after remaining on the bench during Portugal’s previous match against Norway. He subsequently left the camp and indicated that he would eventually explain his decision.
Jesus said he was calm about the situation and insisted that he would provide a full explanation after Portugal’s final match.
The manager also stressed that Ronaldo’s status as one of football’s biggest icons remains unquestioned.
Messi Becomes Owner of CD Eldense
Lionel Messi has officially been announced as the new owner of Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense.
The Argentine has acquired the entire shareholding of the LaLiga 2 team, which returned to the division last season.
Eldense described the takeover as the beginning of a new long-term project designed to strengthen the club’s sporting, institutional and social development. The transaction still requires the necessary approval from Spain’s sports authorities.
Walcott Discusses Arsenal’s Title Defence
Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott believes defending the Premier League title can present a different challenge from winning it for the first time.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Walcott suggested that the pressure changes once players have already achieved their goal, while expectations remain extremely high.
He also admitted that Arsenal’s current environment appears more stressful than it did during their title-winning campaign and suggested that the team could be more vulnerable in away matches.
Burnham Clarifies Manchester City Comments
Andy Burnham has clarified remarks he made following Manchester City’s financial-breach verdict.
Burnham had said he would be concerned if City’s owners decided to sell the club, highlighting the investment the ownership group had made in Manchester.
The comments attracted criticism, prompting a clarification from Downing Street.
A government spokesperson stressed that the verdict is serious, that nobody should be considered above the rules and that the independent process must be allowed to continue. Any established wrongdoing, they said, should result in appropriate consequences.
Walcott Calls for More Respect for Wenger
Theo Walcott has also spoken about Arsene Wenger’s legacy at Arsenal.
Having spent 12 years under the French manager, Walcott acknowledged that Wenger’s final years at the club were difficult but argued that his achievements deserve greater recognition.
He particularly praised Wenger for giving young players opportunities and recalled that the manager’s willingness to develop youngsters was one of the reasons he wanted to join Arsenal.
Leicester Sign Will Smallbone
Leicester City have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone.
The 15-cap international joins as a free agent following his departure from Southampton during the summer.
The move also reunites Smallbone with manager Russell Martin, under whom he previously played at Southampton.
Robson-Kanu Urges Wales to Rediscover Their Identity
Former Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu has called on the national team to rediscover the togetherness and identity that helped them reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
Wales are currently going through a difficult period and have suffered Nations League defeats against Portugal and Denmark.
Robson-Kanu believes the team needs to rebuild confidence and unity as a new generation takes over from many of the players who formed the successful Euro 2016 squad.
Richarlison Included in Tottenham Squad Photo
Tottenham have released their 2026/27 squad photograph, with Richarlison included despite being left out of the club’s Premier League squad.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi previously revealed that the Brazilian forward wanted to leave during the summer.
A potential return to Everton failed to materialise, while a proposed move to Vasco da Gama also collapsed.
Richarlison has made only one appearance this season, coming in Tottenham’s opening-day defeat to Brentford.
Ronaldo’s International Future in Doubt
Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo may have decided to end his Portugal career following his latest dispute over playing time.
Ronaldo’s reported frustration with his lack of minutes has intensified the situation.
If he does retire from international football, he would leave Portugal as the country’s all-time leading scorer and appearance maker, with 146 goals in 234 matches.
Bristol Rovers Assistant Manager Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Bristol Rovers assistant manager Paul Raynor has publicly revealed that he is undergoing treatment for bowel cancer.
Raynor explained that the illness was discovered after an abnormal result from a screening test led to further examinations.
He is expected to begin a combined course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in October, followed by additional treatment.
Despite the difficult period ahead, Raynor remained positive and urged people not to ignore recommended health screening.
England Lose O’Reilly to Injury
England defender Nico O’Reilly has left the national-team camp after suffering an injury.
The Manchester City player was already unavailable for England’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Czechia and will now return to his club for further assessment.
England have confirmed that no replacement will be called up before Saturday’s meeting with Croatia.
Darmian Set for Bologna Move
Former Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian is reportedly set to join Bologna as a free agent.
The Italian full-back has been without a club since leaving Inter during the summer and is expected to sign a one-year contract.
Bologna turned to Darmian after confirming that Emil Holm had undergone hamstring surgery and is expected to miss several months.
Saliba Could Return in November
Arsenal have reportedly received a boost over William Saliba’s recovery.
According to L’Équipe, the defender could potentially return to competitive action in November.
Saliba has been recovering from a back problem and has yet to feature for Arsenal this season.
Hull City Confirm No Injuries After Car Incident
Hull City have confirmed that nobody was injured following a road accident near their training ground.
Images circulating online showed a Mercedes lying on its side, with reports suggesting that a Hull player may have been involved.
The incident comes only weeks after another Hull player, Sorba Thomas, was involved in a rollover crash.
The club confirmed that everyone involved in the latest incident was safe.
Sean Dyche Plays Down Management Return
Former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche has played down suggestions that he is close to returning to management.
The experienced coach remains without a club and has dismissed speculation surrounding an imminent appointment.
