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Turkey has detained its football refereeing chief pending trial in a corruption case. Seven officials are under investigation over allegations that the referee administration process was manipulated.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s ties to Manchester City and Abu Dhabi investment have become a political liability. The commentary argues that support for the club and the UAE conflicts with Burnham’s stated commitment to control, law and resistance to billionaire power.
Real Madrid accuses Barcelona of making payments to former refereeing official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira. The Madrid club says the payments took place between 2001 and 2018.
France striker Kylian Mbappé has signed with sportswear brand On after 20 years under contract with Nike. The partnership marks On’s entry into the football market.
Nike is facing weaker sales, a sharp share-price decline and the loss of major athletes. Analysts link its problems to an overreliance on direct online sales and weaker product innovation.
A Guardian podcast examines Manchester City’s scandal after sports writer Jonathan Liew says the club was found guilty of cheating its way to the top. The case involves more than £900m in illegal income since 2008 and the wider impact of foreign money on the Premier League and the UK.
The AFL grand final became Australia’s most-watched television program of the year, according to Seven. The broadcast drew more than 4.5 million viewers nationally and reached 6.5 million people.
Candidates from 27 parties are contesting Morocco’s parliamentary election for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The campaign has been shaped by youth unemployment, the migration surge to Ceuta, Fouzi Lekjaa’s football-driven popularity and calls to end ties with Israel.
EA Sports FC 27’s 10-hour trial is now available to EA Play members on Xbox and PC through Game Pass. Progress carries into the full game, while members can save up to 10% on EA digital purchases.
Fifteen listed games are scheduled for Xbox from September 22 to 25. The lineup includes Dune: Awakening and Well Dweller in Game Pass, along with CONTROL Resonant and EA SPORTS FC 27.
The UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts for no change. The ONS said services and businesses linked to artificial intelligence helped lift activity, but higher energy costs could weaken growth ahead.