Daily Recap: Sport — 25 September 2026

A major governance reckoning dominates the sports day, with Manchester City’s long-running financial case and a fresh push for FIFA reform putting football’s power structures under intense scrutiny. Elsewhere, the focus shifts to competition, from a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix...

Manchester City are reported to have been found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges after a long-running independent commission process. The case centers on alleged breaches of the league’s financial rules and marks one of the most consequential regulatory decisions in English football, with its implications likely to extend across the sport.

Manchester City’s financial case now moves into an appeal stage after the independent tribunal’s reported decisions on the 115 alleged breaches. That extends the legal and sporting uncertainty around the Premier League champions, with the next phase set to shape how quickly any final resolution, and any potential sanctions, can be settled.

Europe’s top football leagues jointly call for major FIFA governance reforms, increasing pressure on president Gianni Infantino. The intervention reflects broader concern about how power is concentrated in the global game and follows controversy around FIFA’s effort to sell stakes in the World Cup, turning club and league unease into a coordinated public challenge.

George Russell takes pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session in Baku that sees Mercedes teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crash out in Q1. Antonelli hits the wall early and is eliminated almost immediately, leaving Russell to capitalize and put Mercedes at the front for the race.

India win gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, with Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet finishing on 484.6 at the Aichi General Shooting Range. The result adds another title to India’s shooting campaign and contributes to the country’s broader push up the medal table.

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secure at least bronze for India in Asian Games mixed doubles table tennis by reaching the semifinals, then fall to China after their medal is assured. The pair book their place on the podium with a 3-1 quarterfinal win over Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting.

Rodri publicly reacts to the reported ruling in Manchester City’s Premier League financial charges case, offering an immediate response as a former City player now with Barcelona. His comments underline how quickly the reported verdict reverberates beyond the club itself, drawing attention from prominent figures with close ties to the case.